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October - 1 
A couple was injured when Pakistani Rangers directly targeted the civilians violating ceasefire on the International Border at forward village of Chalariyan near Chechwal in Samba sector of Samba District in the afternoon of October 1, reports Daily
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A couple was injured when Pakistani Rangers directly targeted the civilians violating ceasefire on the International Border at forward village of Chalariyan near Chechwal in Samba sector of Samba District in the afternoon of October 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistani Rangers started firing at 5.15pm targeting civilians, who were working in their fields in the forward areas. Two persons were injured in the firing. The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated after which firing stopped from Pakistan side.
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October - 1 
a group of three militants fled from security cordon following exchange of fire with SFs in Maldair village of Shopian District. The fleeing militants left behind an INSAS Rifle and a magazine.
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a group of three militants fled from security cordon following exchange of fire with SFs in Maldair village of Shopian District. The fleeing militants left behind an INSAS Rifle and a magazine.
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October - 1 
a person, identified as one Nobodeep Singh, was arrested on October 1 from Dimapur railway station area for illegal possession of one .32 pistol with two magazines.
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a person, identified as one Nobodeep Singh, was arrested on October 1 from Dimapur railway station area for illegal possession of one .32 pistol with two magazines.
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October - 1 
another suspected militant, identified as Sapam Ranjan, was slain in another reported encounter with Imphal West commandos at Takyel Khongbal, SAI road on October 1. He had reportedly joined Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) but came back home about a w
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another suspected militant, identified as Sapam Ranjan, was slain in another reported encounter with Imphal West commandos at Takyel Khongbal, SAI road on October 1. He had reportedly joined Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) but came back home about a week ago.
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At least 40 more panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members resigned on October 1, reports The Times of India. The Kashmir Valley's Urdu dailies carried advertisements of 40-odd panches (member of Panchayat) and sarpanches (h
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At least 40 more panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members resigned on October 1, reports The Times of India. The Kashmir Valley's Urdu dailies carried advertisements of 40-odd panches (member of Panchayat) and sarpanches (head of Panchayat) in which they announced that they had resigned after a series of attacks on the village officials in the Valley. "We, the elected panches and sarpanches of halqa Hardozanam Rafiabad (Baramulla), announce our resignation and we won't have any affiliation with any political party to join the election process," read the advertisement issued by the sarpanches.
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Inaugurating a Police Station in Amasebailu in Udupi District on October 1, Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said, "No more extension of the ceasefire, which has already expired. Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] have failed to utilise the
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Inaugurating a Police Station in Amasebailu in Udupi District on October 1, Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said, "No more extension of the ceasefire, which has already expired. Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] have failed to utilise the opportunity given by the government," reported Zee News. The Government had announced a ceasefire of its anti- naxal operations from September 17 to 23 in the backdrop of reports that some naxals wanted to surrender. However, none came forward to lay down arms. Shettar warned that stringent action would be taken against naxals and Police would step up combing operations. The Government would soon release funds for implementing the special package announced for Naxal-affected areas in parts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Shimoga, he added.
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Police in the evening of October 1 recovered three grenades from Kokernag forests in Anantnag District.
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Police in the evening of October 1 recovered three grenades from Kokernag forests in Anantnag District.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed five militants belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Ganderbal District on October 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Ganderbal Superintendent of Police (SP), Shahid Meraj, said that four out of five were identified as Abu Bak
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Security Forces (SFs) killed five militants belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Ganderbal District on October 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Ganderbal Superintendent of Police (SP), Shahid Meraj, said that four out of five were identified as Abu Bakar, Abu Khalid, Murtaza and Abdul Gazi. "The identification of fifth one is being ascertained. The group belonged to Hizb-ul-Mujehieen and all its members were foreigners", he added. He said that five AK 47 rifles, 15 magazines, 2UBGLs and scores of bullets were recovered from encounter site.
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the ANVC-B has now decided jump into the poll bandwagon by planning to mobilize a democratic front ahead of the 2013 State election and organizing mass awareness on adult franchise and democratic rights. The ANVC-B has also declared a non-cooperation
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the ANVC-B has now decided jump into the poll bandwagon by planning to mobilize a democratic front ahead of the 2013 State election and organizing mass awareness on adult franchise and democratic rights. The ANVC-B has also declared a non-cooperation movement against the legislators of Garo Hills and Garo Hills Autonomous District Council Chief (GHADC) chief PK Sangma. In a statement issued on October 1, the ANVC-B said bandhs (shut down strike) and other democratic protests have failed to make any impact on the Government and so the outfit will initiate mass awareness on adult franchise and democratic rights.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has formed a new anti-terrorist commando force “Desert Scorpion” to deal with incidents of cross border intrusion in Rajasthan, reports The Times of India on October 1. To combat terrorist incidents in the Sir Creek se
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has formed a new anti-terrorist commando force “Desert Scorpion” to deal with incidents of cross border intrusion in Rajasthan, reports The Times of India on October 1. To combat terrorist incidents in the Sir Creek sea areas of Gujarat, BSF's water wing has also formed a 'Crocodile Commando Force'. Confirming about forming Desert Scorpion, Rajasthan frontier IG P.C. Meena said that there is always a danger of terrorist incidents at the border area of Rajasthan. Looking to the efforts of intrusion of terrorists across the border, a special commando platoon has been made in every battalion and it has been named Desert Scorpion. The force has total 30 commandos and they are expert in dealing with terrorist incidents and at the time of such incidents, these commandos like scorpion spread in all the directions and attack the terrorists from all the sides and kill them.
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Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven cadres of the United People's Democratic Front's (UPDF), including its ‘commander-in-chief’ Sumona Munglang, from Mimi village near Namsai in Lohit District on October 1, a delayed offi
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Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven cadres of the United People's Democratic Front's (UPDF), including its ‘commander-in-chief’ Sumona Munglang, from Mimi village near Namsai in Lohit District on October 1, a delayed official report informed on October 3. The other six arrested cadres are identified as Aasen Shingpho, Nong Chawhai, Chow Tashna Manchey, Watan Manhaut, Govind Basumatary and Kayaping Manlung, the report disclosed. A cache of arms comprising one each of AK-56, M-21, 12-bore gun, air rifle and pistol were recovered from their possession. Among the ammunition recovered were 82 rounds of 7.62mm bullets, 10 pistol rounds, three hand grenades, five 'daos', 11 detonators and 10 IED circuits. Cash worth INR 1, 86,600 was also recovered from them, the report added. Munglang resurfaced in the area two years after he disappeared after killing a comrade in the Arunachal Dragon Force (ADF), identified as Chow Nomee Namchoom, and formed the UPDF. He has been intensively involved in extortion, kidnapping and killing in the area ever since. The SFs claimed that UPDF has been wiped out from the face of Arunachal Pradesh with this arrest.
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were on October 1 seriously injured after being shot at by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in the forests of West Midnapore District, reports The Time
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were on October 1 seriously injured after being shot at by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in the forests of West Midnapore District, reports The Times of India. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Chowdhury said that joint Security Forces (SFs) were involved in a fierce gun battle with the Maoists in Goaltore area's Metla forest since last night during which R L Reddy and Bijoy Mahalakshmi were shot at in the morning. Police suspect that some Maoists have also been injured in the exchange of gun fire.
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Two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were shot dead by alleged cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 1, in Metala forest of West Midnapore District, reports The Indian Express. They were identified
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Two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were shot dead by alleged cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 1, in Metala forest of West Midnapore District, reports The Indian Express. They were identified as R N Mahato and Vijay Bhaskar. CRPF officials attributed the killings to a sudden Maoists attack. Vivek Sahai, Inspector General (IG), CRPF, said, “We were running a training camp in Metala forest. Today at around 1.30 am, the camp was suddenly attacked by a Maoist sleeping squad. Our personnel retaliated. We lost two men. But there is no question of any panic in the area as we have absolute command and control over the area.” However, there was a contrary version with Police sources saying that a panic firing by CRPF personnel could have killed two of their own men. Recently, a battalion has arrived from Jammu and Kashmir and the personnel are yet to adjust to the new environment.
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October - 1 
Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a combing operation by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police personnel inside the forest near Chhadakia village in Daringbadi area in Kandhamal District o
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a combing operation by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police personnel inside the forest near Chhadakia village in Daringbadi area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on October 1, reports Zee News. Seven country-made guns, two soap case bombs, some Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs); two detonators and a bundle of wire were seized from the arrested Maoists. Some other materials including Maoist uniform, caps and bags were also recovered from the site.
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October - 1 
Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at National Service Centre (NSC) in the 6th mile area of Dimapur District, injuring one person on October 1, reports Nagaland Post. According to eyewitnesses, two unidentified militants in a black color mo
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Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at National Service Centre (NSC) in the 6th mile area of Dimapur District, injuring one person on October 1, reports Nagaland Post. According to eyewitnesses, two unidentified militants in a black color motorcycle arrived at the NSC gas filling station and lobbed a hand grenade injuring one of the workers and causing minor damages to the station. The injured person identified as Bikash Yadav (19).
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October - 1 
a man, identified as Ashraf Khan (47), was killed and another, Sher Khan (43), was injured in a clash between two political parties near Rabia City Apartment in Gulistan-e-Jauhar within the vicinity of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station. Police further
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a man, identified as Ashraf Khan (47), was killed and another, Sher Khan (43), was injured in a clash between two political parties near Rabia City Apartment in Gulistan-e-Jauhar within the vicinity of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station. Police further informed that tension prevailed between both groups over distribution of extortion money. Later, Sher Khan was arrested from the hospital.
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October - 1 
a man, identified as Najeeb Ullah (45), was killed and another, Hijrat Gul (42), injured in Baldia Town within the limits of Baldia Police Station.
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a man, identified as Najeeb Ullah (45), was killed and another, Hijrat Gul (42), injured in Baldia Town within the limits of Baldia Police Station.
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October - 1 
a man, identified as Sabir (55), was killed in Liaquatabad area within the jurisdiction of Liaquatabad Police Station.
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a man, identified as Sabir (55), was killed in Liaquatabad area within the jurisdiction of Liaquatabad Police Station.
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October - 1 
Another man, identified as Abdul Jalil, (43), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants at Chotta Gabol Goth near Super Highway within the jurisdiction of Sohrab Goth Police Station.
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Another man, identified as Abdul Jalil, (43), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants at Chotta Gabol Goth near Super Highway within the jurisdiction of Sohrab Goth Police Station.
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October - 1 
another MQM activist, identified as Hamid (33), was shot dead at Meernaka within the limits of Shershah Police Station.
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another MQM activist, identified as Hamid (33), was shot dead at Meernaka within the limits of Shershah Police Station.
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October - 1 
Anti Extremist Cell (AEC) of Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three alleged arms smugglers, Islam, Swabi and Gulzar, and recovered a huge cache of weapons, including one light machine gun (LMG), 30 hand grenades, five Kal
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Anti Extremist Cell (AEC) of Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three alleged arms smugglers, Islam, Swabi and Gulzar, and recovered a huge cache of weapons, including one light machine gun (LMG), 30 hand grenades, five Kalashnikovs, 12 repeaters, five TT pistols and several rounds from a passenger bus near Lucky Pahari at Hub River road in the jurisdiction of Mauripur Police Station. Police said initial investigation revealed that they belonged to an inter-provincial arms smuggling group. He informed media that the arms, being transported, were collected from Turbat District in Balochistan to hand over Chacha Ghulam at Yousuf Goth area. Further investigation was underway.
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October - 1 
at least four militants were killed when a United States (US) drone fired four missiles targeting a vehicle in Khwaidadkhel area of Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) in North Waziristan Agency, reported Daily Times.
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at least four militants were killed when a United States (US) drone fired four missiles targeting a vehicle in Khwaidadkhel area of Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) in North Waziristan Agency, reported Daily Times.
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October - 1 
At least seven militants were killed as troops retaliated after a landmine blast killed a security officer in the Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 1, reports Central Asia Online. Sources said one
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At least seven militants were killed as troops retaliated after a landmine blast killed a security officer in the Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 1, reports Central Asia Online. Sources said one security officer was killed and two others were injured by the roadside blast in the Mamozai area. The security team had been on a routine patrol when their vehicle was attacked. Other Security Forces responded to the attack by using heavy artillery fire on suspected militant hideouts, killing at least seven militants and destroying two hideouts.
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October - 1 
During a Difa-e-Pakistan (DPC) rally in Peshawar on October 1 a former Pakistani legislator and General Secretary of Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S), Ikramullah Shahid announced a USD 200,000 bounty for the maker of the anti-Islam film released in
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During a Difa-e-Pakistan (DPC) rally in Peshawar on October 1 a former Pakistani legislator and General Secretary of Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S), Ikramullah Shahid announced a USD 200,000 bounty for the maker of the anti-Islam film released in the United States (us), reports The Express Tribune. “We will award USD 200,000 to anyone who kills the filmmaker,” he said. YouTube has been blocked in Pakistan since almost three weeks because Google refused to block the video in Pakistan.
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October - 1 
Six persons, including two activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were shot dead in separate acts of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on October 1, reported Daily Times. A former unit in-charge of MQM, identified as Akhter
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Six persons, including two activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were shot dead in separate acts of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on October 1, reported Daily Times. A former unit in-charge of MQM, identified as Akhter Hussain Shah (40), was shot dead at Hangorabad in Lyari within the precincts of Kalri Police Station.
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October - 1 
Two Pakistanis, identified as Noor Muhammad and Abdul Ghafoor, were killed in an alleged incident of firing by NATO forces near Pak-Afghan border in Chaghai District of Balochistan on October 1, reported Daily Times. According to sources, the victims
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Two Pakistanis, identified as Noor Muhammad and Abdul Ghafoor, were killed in an alleged incident of firing by NATO forces near Pak-Afghan border in Chaghai District of Balochistan on October 1, reported Daily Times. According to sources, the victims had crossed the Afghan territory for bringing firewood and were on their way back when NATO forces allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. As a result, both victims sustained serious injuries and died immediately.
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October - 1 
unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade on a cement shop in Bhains Colony area partially damaging the shop. No casualties were reported.
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unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade on a cement shop in Bhains Colony area partially damaging the shop. No casualties were reported.
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October - 1 
unidentified assailants hurled two grenades hand grenade at a crush plant situated in Manghopir area of Karachi, on October 1, reports Daily Times. However, no casualties were reported in the attack. According to Police sources, a demand for extortio
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unidentified assailants hurled two grenades hand grenade at a crush plant situated in Manghopir area of Karachi, on October 1, reports Daily Times. However, no casualties were reported in the attack. According to Police sources, a demand for extortion by some banned religious outfit could be the reason behind the attack.
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October - 1 
unidentified militants blew up a Government Primary School Kamal Khel in Qandaro of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency, increasing the number of destroyed schools in the agency so far to 104, Central Asia Online quoting officials reported. Two rooms and t
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unidentified militants blew up a Government Primary School Kamal Khel in Qandaro of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency, increasing the number of destroyed schools in the agency so far to 104, Central Asia Online quoting officials reported. Two rooms and the walls of Government Primary School were damaged, Agency Education Officer Said Muhammad Khan told Central Asia Online.
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October - 1 
two Terai-based parties and five Janajati political outfits on October 1 joined force under a new alliance "Federal Democratic Front" (FDF). Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal (MJF-N), Rastriya Madhesh Samajwadi Party (RMSP), Rastriya Janamukti Party (RJ
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two Terai-based parties and five Janajati political outfits on October 1 joined force under a new alliance "Federal Democratic Front" (FDF). Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal (MJF-N), Rastriya Madhesh Samajwadi Party (RMSP), Rastriya Janamukti Party (RJP), Nepal Shanti Samaj Party (NSSP), Khambuwan Autonomous State Council (KASC), Tamsaling Rastriya Dal (TRD) and Janamukti Party (JP) are in the FDF.
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October - 2 
A businessman, who was abducted on October 2, was rescued on October 4 by police from Kakopathar area of the Tinsukia District, said Police, reports PTI News. Acting on a tip off, police launched a search operation and rescued Ramesh Agarwal from Kak
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A businessman, who was abducted on October 2, was rescued on October 4 by police from Kakopathar area of the Tinsukia District, said Police, reports PTI News. Acting on a tip off, police launched a search operation and rescued Ramesh Agarwal from Kakopathar area, they said.
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October - 2 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during a gunfight at Outapalli village under Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 2, reports Zee News. According to Bijap
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during a gunfight at Outapalli village under Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 2, reports Zee News. According to Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Agrawal, when a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion reached Outapalli village, the Maoists opened fire. However, the woman Maoists was shot dead, when the SFs retaliated in self-defence.
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October - 2 
Central Government is planning to start formal talks with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) soon, reports Assam Tribune on October 2.Highly placed sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to
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Central Government is planning to start formal talks with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) soon, reports Assam Tribune on October 2.Highly placed sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) told the newspaper that the Central Government is waiting for a formal letter from the State Government to start the process of talks with the NDFB-RD. Sources said that the Centre’s interlocutor PC Haldar had several rounds of talks with Ranjan Daimary in Guwahati jail to pave the way for talks with the outfit. However, UMHA sources said that no formal decision has yet been taken on releasing Ranjan Daimary on bail to facilitate talks with the outfit.
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October - 2 
Dimapur Police arrested three persons while they were extorting INR 5000 each as yearly tax in the name of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi from two trucks at Diphupar B village gate on October 2. The three arrested have been identified as one Toloho Yeptho, (‘unde
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Dimapur Police arrested three persons while they were extorting INR 5000 each as yearly tax in the name of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi from two trucks at Diphupar B village gate on October 2. The three arrested have been identified as one Toloho Yeptho, (‘under secretary’, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi), Akumba Awomi and Mughavi Chishi.
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October - 2 
expressing deep concern at the 'violent exchange between political groups' in Tamenglong district on October 2 afternoon in which a civilian namely Jakailung Gangmei was killed, United Naga Council (UNC) said recurrence of violence particularly in po
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expressing deep concern at the 'violent exchange between political groups' in Tamenglong district on October 2 afternoon in which a civilian namely Jakailung Gangmei was killed, United Naga Council (UNC) said recurrence of violence particularly in populated areas has come as a rude shock and has caused widespread insecurity and panic among the civil populace of the area, reports The Sangai Express.
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October - 2 
expressing resentment against the proposal to declare North Cachar Hills (Dima Hasao) District (Assam) as Dimasa Territorial Council, Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland), on October 2 warned the Assam Government and Union Government that
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expressing resentment against the proposal to declare North Cachar Hills (Dima Hasao) District (Assam) as Dimasa Territorial Council, Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland), on October 2 warned the Assam Government and Union Government that it would not part even an inch of their land to Dimasa Territorial Council. Several Zeliangrong organizations have also called a 24-hr total bandh (shut down strike) on October 4 against the proposed declaration. Addressing a press conference at Dimapur, the Zeliangrong Baudi president, Raitu Chawang said that if the Dimasa demand is met, it would result in “turmoil and civil war” in the area.
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October - 2 
in another incident, a Police source claimed that a suspected militant cadre identified as one Thiyam Romenkumar alias Rome was killed during a ‘shoot-out’ with Imphal West commandos at Lamdeng Khunou Makha Leikai under Lamsang Police station in Imp
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in another incident, a Police source claimed that a suspected militant cadre identified as one Thiyam Romenkumar alias Rome was killed during a ‘shoot-out’ with Imphal West commandos at Lamdeng Khunou Makha Leikai under Lamsang Police station in Imphal West District at about 5.45 am on October 2. One .9 mm pistol and two hand grenades were reportedly recovered from the encounter site. One of the hand grenades did not have a lever and it was hurled towards the commandos though it failed to explode. However, the family members of Rome alleged that he was picked up from home and was killed in a fake encounter.
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October - 2 
Kokrajhar District committee of the Ex-BLT (Bodo Liberation Tigers) Welfare Society on October 2 organised a District bike rally against illegal migrants and for restoration of peace and harmony in Assam, reports The Telegraph.
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Kokrajhar District committee of the Ex-BLT (Bodo Liberation Tigers) Welfare Society on October 2 organised a District bike rally against illegal migrants and for restoration of peace and harmony in Assam, reports The Telegraph.
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October - 2 
Manoj Mahto (24), a youth with links to several Left Wing Extremist (LWE) factions was picked by a group of unidentified men from his home at Kedli around 30km from Ranchi on October 2 and shot dead, reports The Telegraph. “Prima facie it appears tha
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Manoj Mahto (24), a youth with links to several Left Wing Extremist (LWE) factions was picked by a group of unidentified men from his home at Kedli around 30km from Ranchi on October 2 and shot dead, reports The Telegraph. “Prima facie it appears that Maoists [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] are involved as those who killed Mahto were in uniform. But according to our information, Maoists aren’t active in the area. Hence, we are not sure whether it was Maoists or any other group,” Ranchi Superintendent of Police (rural) A. V. Minz said. While Minz said investigations were on, local residents claimed that Maoists were behind the murder. “Mahto was responsible for the murder of Ram Charan, a CPI (Maoist) area commander, who was shot dead on June 7 last year. Hence, there is every possibility that Maoists are involved,” said a middle-aged villager.
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October - 2 
Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma, on October 2, admitted to a politician-militant “nexus” in the State and warned lawmakers that they would not be spared if they turned law-breakers, reports The Telegraph. He said he had been maintaining all alo
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Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma, on October 2, admitted to a politician-militant “nexus” in the State and warned lawmakers that they would not be spared if they turned law-breakers, reports The Telegraph. He said he had been maintaining all along that a politician-militant nexus, cutting across party lines, could not be ruled out but this needed to be “substantiated”. Sangma’s was replying to a question on jailed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) leader Champion R. Sangma’s statement that his outfit would support the Congress in the Assembly election of 2013. “The Congress does not need the support of criminals,” the chief minister said.
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October - 2 
Nagaland Post reports on October 2 that Chinese and Pakistani intelligence agencies are working in tandem to create mayhem in India’s Northeastern region. Counter-terrorism officials have gathered intelligence that the Chinese agencies are financing
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Nagaland Post reports on October 2 that Chinese and Pakistani intelligence agencies are working in tandem to create mayhem in India’s Northeastern region. Counter-terrorism officials have gathered intelligence that the Chinese agencies are financing and providing assistance to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to keep insurgent groups active in the Northeast. A note prepared by the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) on the recent unrest in the Northeast says, “ISI is being used by Chinese intelligence agencies as a surrogate.” The note has been forwarded to the home ministry. According to intelligence agencies, Indian insurgent groups are being provided assistance in the form of money and weapons by the Chinese agencies through ISI. Intelligence officials also suspect that the violence in Assam in which more than 80 people were killed could have been part of a “bigger conspiracy”. The linkages of the ISI, which has a strong base in states such as Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur, with the Chinese agencies, have become a major cause of concern in India. Experts believe this is a deadly cocktail of terror that is being used to destabilize the country. “Till the mid 1970s the Chinese were directly involved in creating trouble in North-East. Later the ISI started building a network.
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October - 2 
on Dimasa people living outside the council, DHD-N ‘chairman’ Dilip Nunisa said, “There will be another council, Dimasa-Cachari Council, for socio-economic development of the Burmans (as termed in Barak Valley) or Hojais (as termed in Brahmaputra val
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on Dimasa people living outside the council, DHD-N ‘chairman’ Dilip Nunisa said, “There will be another council, Dimasa-Cachari Council, for socio-economic development of the Burmans (as termed in Barak Valley) or Hojais (as termed in Brahmaputra valley) and Cacharis,” said Nunisa.
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October - 2 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Pokharia village under Kharagpur Police Station area in Munger District of Bihar on October 2, reports Business Standard. Acting on a tip off, the Police arrested the Maoist, i
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Pokharia village under Kharagpur Police Station area in Munger District of Bihar on October 2, reports Business Standard. Acting on a tip off, the Police arrested the Maoist, identified as Fantus Rai while he has gone to village head Kedar Yadav to collect levy from him, Kharagpur Police Station's Station House Officer (SHO) Rajiv Kumar said. Four other Maoists who accompanied Rai to the village head's house managed to escape, he said.
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October - 2 
Police busted a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module in the Budgam District by arresting six militants, reports Daily Excelsior reported on October 2. The arrestees, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Khan alias Zubair, Barkat Ahmad Malik alias Abu Talha, Assadullah
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Police busted a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module in the Budgam District by arresting six militants, reports Daily Excelsior reported on October 2. The arrestees, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Khan alias Zubair, Barkat Ahmad Malik alias Abu Talha, Assadullah Dar alias Assad, Aijaz Ahmad Dar alias Imran, Rouf Ahmad Dar alias Rafeeq and Farooq Ahmad Mir, as per investigations, were found involved in the burning of Baba Hanief-ud-din shrine at Ratsuna in Beeru on July 15, 2012, and a Masjid (mosque) in Narbal Magam, both in Budgam District. Police said Farooq Ahmad Mir confessed before the Budgam Judicial Magistrate that he was directed by the LeT militants in Pakistan to burn the religious places to ignite an agitation like that of 2010. Mir had travelled to Pakistan's Faisalabad in early 2012 and met LeT men there. His travel was facilitated by Zahoor Ahmed of Arth of Budgam District, Police added. Mir told his interrogators that the LeT militant Waleed (in Pakistan), wanted to start an agitation similar to that in 2010 by targeting Masjids and Shrines in Kashmir valley. On Mir’s tip-off, five others were arrested and they are being interrogated.
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October - 2 
Suspected United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA) militants on October 2 abducted a businessman, identified as Ramesh Agarwala (52), from his business premises at Rangpuria in Dibrugarh District, reports The Sentinel.
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Suspected United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA) militants on October 2 abducted a businessman, identified as Ramesh Agarwala (52), from his business premises at Rangpuria in Dibrugarh District, reports The Sentinel.
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October - 2 
The Chhattisgarh Police raided a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in the forests of Keejing hills and seized huge quantity of explosives, an electronic voting machine (EVM), bombs and other materials used for laying landmines in K
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The Chhattisgarh Police raided a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in the forests of Keejing hills and seized huge quantity of explosives, an electronic voting machine (EVM), bombs and other materials used for laying landmines in Kondagaon District on October 2, reports The Times of India. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Surjeet Kumar said the raid was jointly carried out by the personnel of District Force and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), who raided the hideout following a tip off that Maoist rebels were camping in the area. The Security Force (SF) personnel also recovered 20 pipe bombs, Chinese and Indian made grenades, booby traps, 50 liters of petrol, wires, batteries, explosives and medicines along with school uniforms and huge quantity of Maoist literature from the hideout. However, newstrackindia.com quoting IANS reported that the recovered items included four rocket launchers, two pressure bombs and four packets of hand grenades.
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October - 2 
The decks have been cleared for the signing of a settlement with the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) factions [Black Widow (BW) and Nunisa Faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N)] on October 5, reports The Telegraph on October 2. “The signing could be done anyt
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The decks have been cleared for the signing of a settlement with the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) factions [Black Widow (BW) and Nunisa Faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N)] on October 5, reports The Telegraph on October 2. “The signing could be done anytime between October 5 and October 10,” a Government official said, leaving a large time window open until the ceremony. He, however, assured that the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) would be signed soon. Both factions have already signed the draft agreement — Dilip Nunisa on July 13 this year and Jewel Garlosa in 2011. The MoS was to be signed on July 30 but it was deferred after violence broke out in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD). The signing was then scheduled for September 28, but the Centre cancelled the date again.
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October - 2 
the Maoists fired a rocket launcher at Gollapalli Police Station in Sukma District, which missed the target and failed to explode, the Police said. Sukma SP Abhishek Shandilya told PTI that the Maoists tried to fire a rocket launcher at the Gollapall
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the Maoists fired a rocket launcher at Gollapalli Police Station in Sukma District, which missed the target and failed to explode, the Police said. Sukma SP Abhishek Shandilya told PTI that the Maoists tried to fire a rocket launcher at the Gollapalli Police Station. However, since it missed the target, there was no damage as well as casualties in the incident. SP Shandilya said that this was for the first time that a Police Station had been attacked with a rocket-launcher like object.
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October - 2 
the Public Action Committee on illegal immigrants (PAC), which faced stiff opposition in launching a campaign against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Dimapur, finally started the “Pledge Campaign" on October 2, reports The Times of India. The campa
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the Public Action Committee on illegal immigrants (PAC), which faced stiff opposition in launching a campaign against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Dimapur, finally started the “Pledge Campaign" on October 2, reports The Times of India. The campaign aims to create awareness in Nagaland about illegal immigrants, whose population has increased in leaps and bounds in the last few decades, posing a serious threat to the indigenous people of the state.
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October - 2 
The Sangai Express reports that a civilian, identified as Jaikalung (42), was killed in crossfire between a combined force of suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on one side and NSCN-I
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The Sangai Express reports that a civilian, identified as Jaikalung (42), was killed in crossfire between a combined force of suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on one side and NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres on the other at Tamenglong District headquarters at around 1.45 pm on October 2. Jaikalung (42) was killed while he was trying to herd the children playing at Model Village School ground to safety when the firing began.
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October - 2 
The Sangai Express reports that Imphal East District Police commandos reportedly arrested two cadres of United Revolutionary Front (URF) on October 2 from different places. One cadre identified as Moirangthem Mukta Singh was arrested from New Checkon
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The Sangai Express reports that Imphal East District Police commandos reportedly arrested two cadres of United Revolutionary Front (URF) on October 2 from different places. One cadre identified as Moirangthem Mukta Singh was arrested from New Checkon area at around 8 pm. Besides seizing one mobile phone handset, five demand notes have also been recovered from the possession of Mukta, who joined the outfit in July and was working under the command of ‘Finance Secretary’ Lemba alias Daballo alias Mocha. The demand notes were supposed to be served to five doctors. The second URF cadre identified as Angom Captain alias Naobi Singh was arrested from his house at around 10.30 pm and items recovered from him included 30 blank envelopes of URF, 10 letter heads of URF, 30 demand letters without address, as well as 15 demand letters also addressed to five doctors, entrepreneurs, school administrators, sports department officials and other individuals.
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October - 2 
The Shillong Times reports on October 2 that the court of West Khasi Hills Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial) has issued an order allowing the Police to interrogate GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma for three days starting from October 1 in co
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The Shillong Times reports on October 2 that the court of West Khasi Hills Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial) has issued an order allowing the Police to interrogate GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma for three days starting from October 1 in connection with the cases registered in Nongstoin.
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October - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that a teacher of Adokgre School who was abducted by suspected militants of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B) on September 27 from his house at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, was rel
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The Shillong Times reports that a teacher of Adokgre School who was abducted by suspected militants of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B) on September 27 from his house at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, was released in the night of October 2. According to sources, the teacher identified as Christopher G Momin was kept confined in a hideout of the rebels in Bajengdoba region in West Garo Hills District. The ANVC-B militants abducted him believing that he was working as a Police informer and demanded INR 700,000 for his release, police said on October 3. After realizing that they had kept captive a wrong person, the militant group released him. However, they demanded a sum of INR 100,000 from him as a ‘maintenance cost’ for the period he was kept as captive. It is not known whether the amount was paid or not.
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October - 2 
A firing squad of the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) killed one of its former ‘commanders’, Ghuncha Gul Zakhakhel, in Spin Drand area of Sipah in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 2 after keeping him in their custody for al
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A firing squad of the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) killed one of its former ‘commanders’, Ghuncha Gul Zakhakhel, in Spin Drand area of Sipah in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 2 after keeping him in their custody for almost 18 months, reports Dawn. Sources said the firing squad shot Ghuncha Gul Zakhakhel on the orders of its leader Mangal Bagh. Ghuncha Gul, who was heading his own breakaway group Tawheedul Islam had gone missing in April last year and the LI conceded that he was in their captivity. Roza Gul, an associate of Ghuncha, confirmed the killing and said his group was yet to receive the body. Ghuncha Gul and Mangal Bagh had joined hands after the latter fled from Bara during an operation in 2004 and took shelter in Gogrina village of Zakhakhel Bazaar. Sources said Ghuncha Gul headed a gang of kidnappers before joining Mangal Bagh and he was wanted by the political administration in a number of criminal cases. Ghuncha Gul and his associates developed differences with Mangal over the kidnapping and killing of Zakhakhel cleric Maulana Mohammad Hashim in March 2011.
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October - 2 
A suspected militant was killed while trying to plant a bomb in an oil tin in Badhaber area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on October 2, reports Daily Times. The explosion occurred in Badhaber graveyard killing the man on
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A suspected militant was killed while trying to plant a bomb in an oil tin in Badhaber area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on October 2, reports Daily Times. The explosion occurred in Badhaber graveyard killing the man on the spot. Police rushed to the area and defused another bomb in the vicinity and started investigation.
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October - 2 
Another dead body of a political supporter was found in Lasbela area. All three bodies bore marks of torture. According to Police sources all deceased were tortured after being kidnapped and then shot to death.
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Another dead body of a political supporter was found in Lasbela area. All three bodies bore marks of torture. According to Police sources all deceased were tortured after being kidnapped and then shot to death.
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October - 2 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in two separate raids, reports Daily Times. CID’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fayyaz Khan said that on a tip-off, C
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in two separate raids, reports Daily Times. CID’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fayyaz Khan said that on a tip-off, CID officials conducted raids at Federal Capital Area and Mauripur, arresting two alleged TTP militants Sadiq Mehsud and Shah Alam Mehsud and recovered three pistols, a hand grenade and a cab from their possession. Khan informed media that during preliminary questioning, the militants confessed involvement in various cases of crimes, including target killing, extortion and robberies in the city.
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October - 2 
Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Moazzam Khan while speaking on Pakistan Television (PTV) on October 2 said that stable Afghanistan was in common interest of Pakistan and Russia, as both the countries want peace and stability in the region, reports D
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Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Moazzam Khan while speaking on Pakistan Television (PTV) on October 2 said that stable Afghanistan was in common interest of Pakistan and Russia, as both the countries want peace and stability in the region, reports Dawn.
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October - 2 
Four people were killed in various incidents of violence in Karachi on October 2, reported Dawn. An unidentified man was killed in an incident of firing in Quaidabad area.
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Four people were killed in various incidents of violence in Karachi on October 2, reported Dawn. An unidentified man was killed in an incident of firing in Quaidabad area.
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October - 2 
Gawalmandi Police defused a time device planted on the gate of a school on Gordat Singh Road in Quetta.
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Gawalmandi Police defused a time device planted on the gate of a school on Gordat Singh Road in Quetta.
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October - 2 
Gretchen Peters, of the United States (US) Military Academy at West Point's Combating Terrorism Centre (CTC), who has since 2005 spent considerable time studying the link between organised crime and insurgencies in Afghanistan and Pakistan on Octob
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Gretchen Peters, of the United States (US) Military Academy at West Point's Combating Terrorism Centre (CTC), who has since 2005 spent considerable time studying the link between organised crime and insurgencies in Afghanistan and Pakistan on October 2 told US Congress of the nexus between the criminal enterprise Dawood Ibrahim company, the Haqqani Network and the Inter-Services Intelligence in Pakistan, reported rediff.com. Peters, whose extensive research on the ground in Pakistan and Afghanistan has also included the Haqqani Network and the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism on 'Combating the Haqqani Terrorist Network,' said, "It is well known that the Haqqanis are the most ruthless and violent faction of the Taliban and also that they have the capacity to launch spectacular attacks." "They have hosted, facilitated and networked with all sorts of bad actors around the region," she said, "and also criminal networks like the Dawood Ibrahim Company." She said, "They do work for the Pakistan Government -- Pakistan's ISI, and they will assassinate people around Afghanistan. They operate very much like a sophisticated transnational Mafia network." Peters however noted that "I believe that their relationship with the ISI, although close --and this is a relationship that has lasted since the 1970s, even prior to the Soviet arrival in Afghanistan -- today, are much more fraught than many outsiders imagine."
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October - 2 
Karachi East Range Police arrested 25 suspects in raids from different parts of the city and recovered weapons, including 8 pistols, 2 revolvers and drugs in huge quantity from them, reported The News. The 25 arrested were involved in murder, attempt
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Karachi East Range Police arrested 25 suspects in raids from different parts of the city and recovered weapons, including 8 pistols, 2 revolvers and drugs in huge quantity from them, reported The News. The 25 arrested were involved in murder, attempt to murder and street crimes. Police also recovered from the accused.
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October - 2 
Police foiled a sabotage bid by defusing a five-kilogram bomb at Shaikhan area on the outskirts of Peshawar, reports Dawn. According to Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Shafqat Malik, the head of Bomb Disposal Unit, the bomb was planted near the bod
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Police foiled a sabotage bid by defusing a five-kilogram bomb at Shaikhan area on the outskirts of Peshawar, reports Dawn. According to Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Shafqat Malik, the head of Bomb Disposal Unit, the bomb was planted near the body of a youth to trap police. He said that it was planted to kill the policemen if they tried to shift the body but terrorists failed to do so as the bomb was defused very carefully.
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October - 2 
Rangers, while conducting an operation, arrested an alleged extortionist near Sea View locality in Defense area and recovered heavy arms and ammunition from a spot, identified by the arrested suspect in Old Golimar area of the city, reported Dawn.
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Rangers, while conducting an operation, arrested an alleged extortionist near Sea View locality in Defense area and recovered heavy arms and ammunition from a spot, identified by the arrested suspect in Old Golimar area of the city, reported Dawn.
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October - 2 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Police claimed to have arrested an alleged target killer, identified as Farhan alias Funter from Shershah area and recovered arms, including TT pistol and five rounds from his possession.
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Police claimed to have arrested an alleged target killer, identified as Farhan alias Funter from Shershah area and recovered arms, including TT pistol and five rounds from his possession.
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October - 2 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) offer security for Imran Khan's South Waziristan rally, reports The Express Tribune. In a meeting of the TTP, the outfit set aside its earlier plans to send suicide bombers to assassinate PTI chief Imran Khan, during
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) offer security for Imran Khan's South Waziristan rally, reports The Express Tribune. In a meeting of the TTP, the outfit set aside its earlier plans to send suicide bombers to assassinate PTI chief Imran Khan, during his visit to South Waziristan for a “peace march”. The Express Tribune quoting the UK-based daily The Telegraph said that senior ‘commanders’ of TTP as saying that the group noted Khan’s vehement opposition to US drone strikes against militants in its territory “as it reversed course to offer security assistance.” A TTP spokesperson said, “We are ready to provide them security if they need. We endorse Imran Khan’s plea that drone strikes are against our sovereignty. The anti-drone rallies should have been taken out by the religious leaders long ago but Imran had taken the lead and we would not harm him or his followers.” Earlier, the TTP had criticised Khan’s statement in which he had called himself a “liberal”. The TTP contended that by classifying himself as a liberal, Imran Khan had proved that he was a slave of the Western powers — especially the US and Europe. The organisation held that they were not satisfied with his policies.
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October - 2 
the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has reconstructed 30 health facilities in Swat District damaged in militancy, reports Central Asia Online. “A total of 55 health facilities, including basic health units, dispensaries and rural health centres, were d
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the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has reconstructed 30 health facilities in Swat District damaged in militancy, reports Central Asia Online. “A total of 55 health facilities, including basic health units, dispensaries and rural health centres, were damaged by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) between 2007 and 2009,” Dr. Noor Alam Khan, Assistant Executive District health officer for Swat said. The Government allocated PKR 455 million to rebuild the facilities, he said, adding it would finish the job by December.
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October - 2 
the leaders of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) belonging to tribal areas have demanded of the Government to end military operations in FATA and take concrete steps to stop drone attacks. The PTI leaders including Iqbal Afridi of Khyber Agency, Gul Zafa
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the leaders of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) belonging to tribal areas have demanded of the Government to end military operations in FATA and take concrete steps to stop drone attacks. The PTI leaders including Iqbal Afridi of Khyber Agency, Gul Zafar of Bajaur Agency, Daud of Mohmand Agency and Nazar Nawaz told a press conference in Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) that Government should utilise peaceful means for establishment of peace in tribal areas. They alleged that rulers were least bothered to minimise miseries of tribal people. “Tribal people are deliberately kept backward by imposing unjust military operations and US secrete drone attacks on them,” said Mr Afridi. He said that the Government failed to take any practical step to stop extrajudicial killings, drone attacks and military operations in FATA. He said that use of force was not a solution to the issue.
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October - 2 
The South Waziristan Agency’s political administration rejected a request by the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), cricketer Imran Khan, to hold a rally in the Kotkai area near the Jandola, reports Dawn. A local administration officer said
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The South Waziristan Agency’s political administration rejected a request by the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), cricketer Imran Khan, to hold a rally in the Kotkai area near the Jandola, reports Dawn. A local administration officer said the situation in Waziristan is not fit for holding a rally and that the administration can’t protect nearly 100,000 expected participants. The officer said intelligence reports suggested terrorist plans to attack the rally and that local tribesmen opposed holding the event.
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October - 2 
The Supreme Court-appointed two members Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, headed by Justice (retired) Javed Iqbal disclosed on October 2 that 80 more cases of disappearance had been reported to it during the past three months, reports
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The Supreme Court-appointed two members Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, headed by Justice (retired) Javed Iqbal disclosed on October 2 that 80 more cases of disappearance had been reported to it during the past three months, reports Dawn. The announcement contrasts sharply with a claim Government officials made last month during their meetings with a United Nations (UN) mission on enforced disappearances that the number of such incidents had dropped sharply over recent months. The latest figures released by the Commission show that 539 cases of missing persons were under investigation before it by September 30, 2012. On January 1, 2011, there were 138 cases pending before the Commission which received 714 new cases during the past 21 months, increasing the total number to 852. The Commission set up under directives of the Supreme Court two years ago has so far disposed of 313 cases. The Commission had earlier announced that the total number of missing persons’ cases was 772 by June 30, 2012. Thus it received 80 new cases between July 1 and September 30, 2012. Without elaborating, the Commission said it had succeeded in tracing 27 persons during September when it held its proceedings in Islamabad. An official statement provided the list of the 27 persons recovered last month, but was silent about the place where they were found and the identity of their captors. It once again expressed its determination “to make all out efforts to trace the missing persons”. The relatives of the missing persons allege that Intelligence and Security Agencies picked them up on suspicion of having links with terrorist organisations. Most of the missing persons hail from Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the tribal areas.
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October - 2 
the United States (US) and Pakistan are trying to get their relationship back on track, said the US State Department while commenting on recent meetings between leaders of the two countries. The Department’s Spokesperson Victoria Nuland told a briefi
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the United States (US) and Pakistan are trying to get their relationship back on track, said the US State Department while commenting on recent meetings between leaders of the two countries. The Department’s Spokesperson Victoria Nuland told a briefing in Washington that the US was also helping Pakistan and Afghanistan in resolving their border disputes. “We are making progress to get our relationship with Pakistan back on track...” she said.
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October - 2 
three Policemen were injured when suspected militants attacked their vehicle in Mattani area, reports Dawn.
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three Policemen were injured when suspected militants attacked their vehicle in Mattani area, reports Dawn.
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October - 2 
two unidentified dead bodies of political activists were found in Napier area.
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two unidentified dead bodies of political activists were found in Napier area.
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October - 2 
Unidentified armed militants shot dead a member of Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) and tribal leader Karm Khan Marri while he was travelling on Khuzdar Road in Khuzdar District on October 2, reported Daily Times.
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Unidentified armed militants shot dead a member of Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) and tribal leader Karm Khan Marri while he was travelling on Khuzdar Road in Khuzdar District on October 2, reported Daily Times.
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October - 2 
unidentified militants fired on a Police van near Bakkakhel Police Station of Bannu District, reports Daily Times. However, no casualties were reported. A Police mobile party, led by Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Asmatullah Khan, was on routine patro
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unidentified militants fired on a Police van near Bakkakhel Police Station of Bannu District, reports Daily Times. However, no casualties were reported. A Police mobile party, led by Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Asmatullah Khan, was on routine patrol in Bakkakhel area when it was attacked by militants. The accused managed to escape the scene.
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October - 2 
All political forces represented in the erstwhile Constituent Assembly (CA) agree that the country needs fresh CA elections, but they appeared clearly divided over who should lead the Government that will conduct the elections, reports myrepublica.co
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All political forces represented in the erstwhile Constituent Assembly (CA) agree that the country needs fresh CA elections, but they appeared clearly divided over who should lead the Government that will conduct the elections, reports myrepublica.com. An all-party meeting held on October 2, at the call of the four major political forces- Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepal Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) - to seek parties’ views for resolving the current political impasse.
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October - 2 
CPN-UML Vice-chairperson Ashok Rai on October 2 said that the party dissident leaders will quit the party on October 4, reports The Himalayan Times.
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CPN-UML Vice-chairperson Ashok Rai on October 2 said that the party dissident leaders will quit the party on October 4, reports The Himalayan Times.
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October - 2 
Earlier, former People's Liberation Army ( PLA ) combatants who were discharged in February 2010 after being disqualified in the verification carried out by the then United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) have enforced bandh (shutdown strike) in mid
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Earlier, former People's Liberation Army ( PLA ) combatants who were discharged in February 2010 after being disqualified in the verification carried out by the then United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) have enforced bandh (shutdown strike) in mid-western region. Normal life has been affected since October 2 morning due to a two-day mid-western region strike. The bandh organizers have demanded that a tag of disqualified to them be removed, a financial package to them as given to the combatants opting for voluntary retirement and transparency of United Nation-founded peace fund, among others.
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October - 2 
an understanding was reached in the recently concluded five-day meet between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) in Dhaka regarding Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) smuggling, reports Times of India on October 2. The t
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an understanding was reached in the recently concluded five-day meet between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) in Dhaka regarding Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) smuggling, reports Times of India on October 2. The two forces also agreed to set up a joint taskforce to check FICN smuggling. BSF has arrested 46 people in 2012, including 18 Bangladeshi nationals, for smuggling FICN worth INR 1.5 million from Bangladesh into India. BSF had arrested 44 Indians and 13 Bangladeshis with INR 4.4 million worth FICN in 2011.
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October - 2 
At least 25 students were injured, three of them sustained bullet injuries, on October 2 in a clash between Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at Rajshahi University (RU), reports Daily Star. Further, Police ar
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At least 25 students were injured, three of them sustained bullet injuries, on October 2 in a clash between Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at Rajshahi University (RU), reports Daily Star. Further, Police arrested 15 activists of ICS after conducting raids in different dormitories soon after the incident. The clash started when ICS activists threw brickbats at a BCL procession near Shahidullah Arts building.
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October - 2 
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Antonio Guterres observed on October 2 that UNHCR will trim its operational role in Sri Lanka as the country has shown considerable progress three years after the country emerged from defeati
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the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Antonio Guterres observed on October 2 that UNHCR will trim its operational role in Sri Lanka as the country has shown considerable progress three years after the country emerged from defeating terrorism, reports Daily Mirror. Guterres said the "UNHCR will continue to be committed to supporting voluntary repatriation of some of the refugees of Sri Lanka from India, as well as with the resettlement of the remainder of the internally displaced in their places of origin."
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October - 2 
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on October 2 welcomed the positive developments in Sri Lanka, including the complete resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and the closure of the resettlement village at Menik Farm, hold
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United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on October 2 welcomed the positive developments in Sri Lanka, including the complete resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and the closure of the resettlement village at Menik Farm, holding Provincial Council elections in the Eastern Province, steps taken to reach out to civil society and the action plan to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission, reports Daily News. He said mutual understanding and continued cooperation would assist Sri Lanka to benefit from UN expertise.
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October - 3 
a senior Maoist leader and a Maoist couple surrendered before the Police in Rajnandgaon District on October 3. The surrendered Maoists are identified as Murli alias Budkar Hidami, commander of local operating squad (LOS), Shantilal and his wife Deema
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a senior Maoist leader and a Maoist couple surrendered before the Police in Rajnandgaon District on October 3. The surrendered Maoists are identified as Murli alias Budkar Hidami, commander of local operating squad (LOS), Shantilal and his wife Deema Salami, an active member of Chetna Natya Manch, the cultural wing of the CPI-Maoist. Murli was a close aide of Maoist leader Diwakar of Tippagarh area divisional committee who was killed by fellow cadres from Andhra Pradesh.
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October - 3 
All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) on October 3 warned of an agitation if State Government failed to rehabilitate those riot-affected people in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) whose names had appeared in the 2011 voter list,
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All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) on October 3 warned of an agitation if State Government failed to rehabilitate those riot-affected people in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) whose names had appeared in the 2011 voter list, reports The Telegraph.
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October - 3 
Alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and operative Afaq Iqbal alias Danish Riyaz was brought to Hyderabad from Gujarat by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Hyderabad Police, as reported on October 3, by The Ti
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Alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and operative Afaq Iqbal alias Danish Riyaz was brought to Hyderabad from Gujarat by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Hyderabad Police, as reported on October 3, by The Times of India. He was sent to fourteen-day judicial custody. Iqbal, who is reportedly involved in the July 26, 2008 blast case in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), is wanted in a cheating and fraud case in Hyderabad. The Ahmedabad Police had charged Iqbal, with involvement in terror activities.
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October - 3 
Bastar Superintendent of Police (SP) RL Meena told a news agency that, "Maoist insurgents have stepped up their recruitment drive in Abujhmaad region forcing minor boys and girls, mostly in their early teens, to join the rebel ranks," reported Zee Ne
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Bastar Superintendent of Police (SP) RL Meena told a news agency that, "Maoist insurgents have stepped up their recruitment drive in Abujhmaad region forcing minor boys and girls, mostly in their early teens, to join the rebel ranks," reported Zee News. According to Kanker SP Rahul Bhagat, the rebels are conducting recruitment drives through posters. The posters put up at Koyalibeda say that the first phase of the recruitment is expected to commence from October 25 and last till November 15. In the posters, the rebels have also demanded shutdown of Rawghat and Chargaon iron ore mining projects strongly opposing displacement of the villagers in these areas.
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October - 3 
contending that recent successful onslaughts against Indian military personnel by cadres of different armed groups had been creating fear psychosis among the security forces, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on October 3 claimed that the I
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contending that recent successful onslaughts against Indian military personnel by cadres of different armed groups had been creating fear psychosis among the security forces, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on October 3 claimed that the Ibobi-led Government of Manipur is reaching out to Indian military leaders to send in more troops. In addition to over 60,000 troops already deployed in the State hectic lobbying is on for requisitioning 100 companies of security personnel with the intention to torture the innocent public, alleged UNLF's senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba in a statement.
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October - 3 
DGP Rath said that the Maoists arrested with US-made weapon, Colt M-16 in Hazaribagh District on August 29, got it from the Myanmar route, reported PTI.
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DGP Rath said that the Maoists arrested with US-made weapon, Colt M-16 in Hazaribagh District on August 29, got it from the Myanmar route, reported PTI.
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October - 3 
Emphasising on validation of rights of tribals and forest-dwellers over the forest lands, the Supreme Court has said that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] was a result of an oversight of constitutional provisions relating to administration of sch
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Emphasising on validation of rights of tribals and forest-dwellers over the forest lands, the Supreme Court has said that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] was a result of an oversight of constitutional provisions relating to administration of schedule areas and tribes of the country, Indian Express reports on October 3. “Nobody looks at Schedules V and VI of the Constitution and the result is Naxalism. Urbanites are ruling the nation. Even several union of India counsel are oblivious of these provisions under the Constitution,” said a Bench led by Justice A K Patnaik. The Bench made a reference to Schedules V and VI as they contain various provisions relating to administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in several parts of the country. The court made the observations during a recent hearing on fresh guidelines over tiger reserves.
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October - 3 
fresh handwritten posters of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) threatening the panchayat chiefs with "dire consequences" surfaced, adding a deadline of October 3, in Srinagar's old city area. Such posters were earlier restricted to Drangbal, Naranthal and Jalshe
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fresh handwritten posters of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) threatening the panchayat chiefs with "dire consequences" surfaced, adding a deadline of October 3, in Srinagar's old city area. Such posters were earlier restricted to Drangbal, Naranthal and Jalsheeri areas of Baramulla District. There has been no change in the Government's official position, which states that only 50 letters of resignation have been received so far.
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October - 3 
in the aftermath of October 2 factional clash between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and combined force of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) between Ramgailong ward no.3 and Namthan village, Ta
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in the aftermath of October 2 factional clash between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and combined force of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) between Ramgailong ward no.3 and Namthan village, Tamenglong District where a civilian was killed in the cross-fire, irate mob on October 3 stormed into the areas where suspected NSCN and ZUF cadres were sheltering, reports Nagaland Post. Police sources said that tension ran high in the villages as the mob demanding that the underground cadres leave the village for good, conducted search in areas where suspected NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and ZUF cadres were camping since the evening of October 2.
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October - 3 
Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony on October 3 said India was taking steps to augment its capabilities to fight piracy and terrorism, reports The Times of India. Addressing the 8th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting, the Anthony said, "Ind
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Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony on October 3 said India was taking steps to augment its capabilities to fight piracy and terrorism, reports The Times of India. Addressing the 8th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting, the Anthony said, "India strongly believes that mutual cooperation alone is the most effective way in ensuring the security and safety of oceans." "The various challenges including menace of piracy and armed robbery, drugs and arms trafficking and unregulated and unreported fishing to name a few, threaten both short-term and long-term stability of the region……We are also planning to augment our capacity in the fields of coastal security, anti-piracy, anti-terrorism operations and oil spill response capabilities”, he further commented. Antony said in the complex scenario where Sea Lanes of Communication (SLOCs) are being used for human trafficking and movement of stowaways, "security forces must respond with a high degree of alacrity and professionalism, in real time."
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October - 3 
Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) G S Rath addressing at a press conference on October 3, in Hazaribagh District said, "Though Maoist activities are contained, more has to be done as they are waiting to strike if there is any negligence," re
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Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) G S Rath addressing at a press conference on October 3, in Hazaribagh District said, "Though Maoist activities are contained, more has to be done as they are waiting to strike if there is any negligence," reported Business Standard. He also asked all the District Police Chiefs to remain on vigil and thwart the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from indulging in any violence. DGP Rath attributed the drop in Maoist violence to the tremendous improvement in Police intelligence network and acquisition of modern armoury.” These things have enabled the police get successes one after the other," he said.
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October - 3 
Kuki National Assembly (KNA), Karbi Anglong, in its annual meeting held at Saijang village, near Hidipi on October 3 decided to support Kuki militants’ organizations in their peace initiative with Government. The meeting however stressed on “Indigeno
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Kuki National Assembly (KNA), Karbi Anglong, in its annual meeting held at Saijang village, near Hidipi on October 3 decided to support Kuki militants’ organizations in their peace initiative with Government. The meeting however stressed on “Indigenous peoples right on land of traditional forest dwellers” and how to boost their, socio-political and economic developments, particularly the Kuki community.
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October - 3 
Nagaland Post reports that one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) cadre identified as “lance corporal” Sepicho Sangtam was killed and two others a woman and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadre were injured when NSCN-Khapla
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Nagaland Post reports that one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) cadre identified as “lance corporal” Sepicho Sangtam was killed and two others a woman and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadre were injured when NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) members allegedly attacked a house at Kiphire village at around 11:10 am on October 3. The gun fight lasted for about 20 minutes. The NSCN-K cadres allegedly took away one M16 and M21 belonging to NSCN-Khole-Kitovi. Situations remained tense as both the factions were reportedly still stationed in the area.
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October - 3 
Security Forces launched an operation in the general area Junction of Tekang - Tizit River and arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland anti-talk faction (NDFB -ATF) cadres, reported The Nagaland Post on October 3. The cadres were identifie
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Security Forces launched an operation in the general area Junction of Tekang - Tizit River and arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland anti-talk faction (NDFB -ATF) cadres, reported The Nagaland Post on October 3. The cadres were identified as ‘Corporal’ Romal Basumatry, resident of Majunli, Udalguri, Assam and “Lance Corporal” Anjulis Basumatry.
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October - 3 
SFs arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Laishram Kanta Singh alias Boro from the Kairimbikok Awang Leikai on October 3. One .9mm pistol, five live round and one Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the arrested
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SFs arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Laishram Kanta Singh alias Boro from the Kairimbikok Awang Leikai on October 3. One .9mm pistol, five live round and one Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the arrested cadre.
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October - 3 
Six persons were arrested on October 3, with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) having a face value of INR 2 lakh, according to Business Standard. All the accused were arrested after Kukatpally Police raided a pan shop in Borabanda locality of Hyderab
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Six persons were arrested on October 3, with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) having a face value of INR 2 lakh, according to Business Standard. All the accused were arrested after Kukatpally Police raided a pan shop in Borabanda locality of Hyderabad. FICN in denomination of INR 500 and INR 1,000 are suspected to have been smuggled in from Bangladesh. According to Police, one of them was identified as Hafeezullah Ali, who hails from Malda District in West Bengal, and is the prime accused in the case who brought the counterfeit notes for circulation here.
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October - 3 
Special Operations Group (SOG) of Navsari Police arrested Rajesh alias Pavan Dhanraj Rai, a sub-zonal ‘area commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Chikhli village in Navsari District of Gujarat on October 3, reports The Times
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Special Operations Group (SOG) of Navsari Police arrested Rajesh alias Pavan Dhanraj Rai, a sub-zonal ‘area commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Chikhli village in Navsari District of Gujarat on October 3, reports The Times of India. Rajesh was arrested following a tip-off by Bihar Police along with two of his accomplices identified as Dhanaikumar Sahani of Muzaffarpur District and Sanoj Sahani of Chhapra city in Saran District of Bihar, for providing local help to him in Gujarat. While Sahani was arrested for helping Rajesh get a job and a place to stay in Chikhli, Sahani has been arrested for providing a mobile sim card to him. According to sources, Rajesh was wanted in around 25 crimes in Bihar and had come to Gujarat to go underground for a few months.
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October - 3 
Thane Police on October 3 booked former Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militant Saquib Nachan and four others under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), reports Outlook. Saquib Nachan and his son Ismail and nephew Aquib
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Thane Police on October 3 booked former Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) militant Saquib Nachan and four others under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), reports Outlook. Saquib Nachan and his son Ismail and nephew Aquib are facing charges for assault on Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader from Bhiwandi, (which falls under Greater Mumbai metropolitan agglomeration), Manoj Raicha. Two others Guddu Khan and Tanvir Abdul Zabdir were also arrested in this case. Saqib Nachan, is also accused in Mulund bomb blast of 2003, was arrested by police for allegedly firing at an advocate in Bhiwandi on August 3, 2012.
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October - 3 
The Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) neutralised a major racket involving smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and arrested three persons, identified as Gulshan Jahan, Imrana and Mohammad Rashid, in this connection in Lucknow on Octob
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The Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) neutralised a major racket involving smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and arrested three persons, identified as Gulshan Jahan, Imrana and Mohammad Rashid, in this connection in Lucknow on October 3, reports The Times of India. CBI recovered FICN of INR 8.50 lakh in denominations of INR 1,000 and INR 500 from their possession. The accused have revealed that they picked the bundles of FICN from Malda District in West Bengal. They were arrested shortly after they got off a train at Charbagh Railway station in Lucknow. During primary investigations, it came to light that the accused were handed over the consignment from a Bangladeshi connection in West Bengal confirming that the seized notes were printed outside the country and was smuggled in through the Bangladesh border.
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October - 3 
the Indigenous People's Forum (IPF) has called off its indefinite Dima Hasao District bandh (shut down), reports Times of India. This was decided after the Assam home commissioner talked to the leaders of the organization early in the day about their
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the Indigenous People's Forum (IPF) has called off its indefinite Dima Hasao District bandh (shut down), reports Times of India. This was decided after the Assam home commissioner talked to the leaders of the organization early in the day about their charter of demands and invited them for a discussion in Dispur on October 3. The IPF and its supporting organizations, including Indigenous Women's Forum, Indigenous Students' Forum and Indigenous Village Chiefs' Forum, had called the District bandh from 5am on September 27 in protest against the proposed agreement between the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), the Jewel Garlosa faction of DHD (DHD-J) and the Union Government.
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October - 3 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government on October 3 said that at least 117 Kashmiris have returned home from Pakistan via Nepal in last three years in the wake of ‘rehabilitation policy’ announced by the State Government, reports Kashmir Watch. In a
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government on October 3 said that at least 117 Kashmiris have returned home from Pakistan via Nepal in last three years in the wake of ‘rehabilitation policy’ announced by the State Government, reports Kashmir Watch. In a written reply to the State Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also Minister in-charge Home, said out of these 117 persons, 34 have brought their families along with them. As reported earlier, the State Government had announced the ‘rehabilitation policy’ in November 2010 for the youth who had crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from 1989 to 2010 for arms training and now want to return home after abjuring violence. Daily Excelsior reported that Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Umang Narula, the Election Authority under Panchayati Raj Act announced election to the posts of chairpersons of 143 Block Development Councils (BDCs), including 77 in Kashmir Valley and 66 in Jammu region, which would be held on November 7. Counting of the votes shall start immediately after the elections and results will be declared by the evening. The elections will be held on non-party basis, like the Panchayat elections. This is going to be the first ever elections to the BDCs. The Electoral College for the BDCs comprised 33,500 Sarpanches and Panches. Out of a total of 4098 Sarpanches, 2145 were in Kashmir division and 1953 in Jammu division while out of 29,402 Panches, 15,767 were in Kashmir divisional and 13,635 in Jammu division.
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October - 3 
the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) has denied any relationship between the outfit and two individuals reportedly arrested by Security Force personnel from Andro Khunou Torongthel area (September 28) and near Emoinu English School, Jiribam (Sept 3
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the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) has denied any relationship between the outfit and two individuals reportedly arrested by Security Force personnel from Andro Khunou Torongthel area (September 28) and near Emoinu English School, Jiribam (Sept 30). Neither Phanjoubam Lalita Devi nor Usham Dilipkumar have no relationship whatsoever with the RPF or its armed wing People’s Liberation Army (PLA), clarified RPF's Department of Publicity chief Taohangsu Heiremcha in a statement issued on October 3.
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October - 3 
The Sangai Express reports that factional clash took place between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and combined force of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) near Bhalok (Phalong) village in Tameng
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The Sangai Express reports that factional clash took place between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and combined force of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) near Bhalok (Phalong) village in Tamenglong District on October 3, even as tension continues to simmer at Tamenglong District headquarters following a factional gun fight among the same underground groups on October 2 which claimed the life of a civilian. No casualty from both the warring sides could be confirmed immediately.
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October - 3 
The Telegraph reports on October 3, that the Centre will seek an amendment to the Sixth Schedule in a bid to implement accords signed with Northeast outfits and devolve more powers to the grassroots. The schedule lays down provisions for administrati
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The Telegraph reports on October 3, that the Centre will seek an amendment to the Sixth Schedule in a bid to implement accords signed with Northeast outfits and devolve more powers to the grassroots. The schedule lays down provisions for administration of tribal areas in Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura through autonomous district councils and regional councils accountable to the governor. A draft bill piloted by the Union home ministry to amend the schedule has got a nod from most of the ministries concerned, sources said. The Government will try to bring it for Parliament’s approval in the winter session. The principal feature of the amendment could be the constitution of village councils. “Democracy to the grassroots through elected village councils cannot be ruled out,” a senior official said. The model is believed to be largely based on the concept of village councils and village development boards in Nagaland.
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October - 3 
the US said there is no change in its stated policy that Kashmir is a bilateral issue that needs to be resolved between India and Pakistan, according to Daily Excelsior. "With regard to our own policy on Kashmir, it hasn't changed. It's been the same
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the US said there is no change in its stated policy that Kashmir is a bilateral issue that needs to be resolved between India and Pakistan, according to Daily Excelsior. "With regard to our own policy on Kashmir, it hasn't changed. It's been the same for a very long time," asserted State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland. "On the broader issue of Kashmir, as I said, we want to see this economic warming now translate into a better conversation on that issue as well," Nuland added.
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October - 3 
troops of 24th Assam Rifles (AR) were engaged in a clash with suspected militants near Border Pillar No 80 along Indo-Myanmar border in Chandel District. Exchange of gunfire followed when the AR troops came across an improvised explosive device (IED)
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troops of 24th Assam Rifles (AR) were engaged in a clash with suspected militants near Border Pillar No 80 along Indo-Myanmar border in Chandel District. Exchange of gunfire followed when the AR troops came across an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected militants in the area. There is no report of casualty on either side.
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October - 3 
a group of middle-aged American women are considering staging a hunger strike outside the US Embassy in Islamabad as part of a campaign against CIA drone attacks in the country, Daily Times quoting The Guardian reported. The Guardian reports that thi
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a group of middle-aged American women are considering staging a hunger strike outside the US Embassy in Islamabad as part of a campaign against CIA drone attacks in the country, Daily Times quoting The Guardian reported. The Guardian reports that thirty-five activists from Code Pink, a US anti-war group, have gathered in the capital this week as they prepare for an unprecedented march and political rally in South Waziristan, one of the semi-autonomous tribal areas on the Afghan border, which is a hotbed of Taliban militancy. Despite intense publicity surrounding the event, doubts persist over whether it will be able to take place. Local authorities have expressed strong doubts about the safety of the march, even though the military has long claimed its operations in the area have brought a semblance of security.
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October - 3 
a letter calling for an end to drone strikes in Pakistan, signed by Noam Chomsky, Naomi Wolf, Oliver Stone and other 3,000 American civilians, was delivered to the US Embassy in Islamabad, The Express Tribune quoting a press release reported. The sta
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a letter calling for an end to drone strikes in Pakistan, signed by Noam Chomsky, Naomi Wolf, Oliver Stone and other 3,000 American civilians, was delivered to the US Embassy in Islamabad, The Express Tribune quoting a press release reported. The statement said that the letter called upon US authorities to end its campaign of drone strikes in Pakistan and to bring the drone policy in compliance with US and international law. The letter has been signed by leading US authors, film directors, professors, activists and a Nobel Peace laureate. The letter was organised by Just Foreign Policy and includes signatures of Alice Walker, Danny Glover, Tom Hayden and Patch Adams, among others. According to the press release, the letter cited 474 to 884 civilian deaths caused by US drone strikes in Pakistan since 2004, including 176 children.
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October - 3 
Akora Khattak Police raided the house of Qari Ahmad Ali, considered to be affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered weapons from it. Station House Officer (SHO) Fazle Subhan said that Qari Ahmad Ali was not present in his home at
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Akora Khattak Police raided the house of Qari Ahmad Ali, considered to be affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered weapons from it. Station House Officer (SHO) Fazle Subhan said that Qari Ahmad Ali was not present in his home at the time of raid.
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October - 3 
Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani said on October 3 that any solution to Balochistan crisis should be within the confines of the Constitution, reports Dawn. “Army fully supports any political process as long as it is within the Constitution…” t
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Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani said on October 3 that any solution to Balochistan crisis should be within the confines of the Constitution, reports Dawn. “Army fully supports any political process as long as it is within the Constitution…” the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was quoted by the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR). The General’s one-line statement was issued apparently in response to the six points presented by Balochistan National Party (BNP) Chief Akhtar Mengal before the Supreme Court last week.
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October - 3 
During the talks between Pakistani and Afghan Generals on cross-border shelling and militants’ attack on Pakistani security posts along the border, the Pakistan Army said that it only fires after its villages and border posts come under attack from a
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During the talks between Pakistani and Afghan Generals on cross-border shelling and militants’ attack on Pakistani security posts along the border, the Pakistan Army said that it only fires after its villages and border posts come under attack from across the border, the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) said on October 3, reports Daily Times. According to the ISPR, Afghan Army delegation, headed by Afghan National Army Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Major General Afzal Aman, visited the General Headquarters for meeting with his counterpart Major General Ishfaq Nadeem Ahmad. “The issue of alleged cross border artillery fire by Pakistan into Afghanistan was discussed in detail. Afghan delegation was briefed that problem stems from terrorists’ safe havens in Afghanistan provinces of Kunar and Nuristan, about which intelligence has been repeatedly shared with Afghan authorities,” said the ISPR. “There is absolutely no possibility of indiscriminate fire by Pakistan Army on Afghan forces or civilians. Other border related issues also came under discussion.” Both sides agreed on continuation of such bilateral interaction
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October - 3 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf decided to re-establish lines of communications with disgruntled Baloch leaders, in an effort to stabilise the situation in restive Balochistan province, reported The Express Tribune. T
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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf decided to re-establish lines of communications with disgruntled Baloch leaders, in an effort to stabilise the situation in restive Balochistan province, reported The Express Tribune. The meeting decided to immediately form a Committee for this purpose which will work under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister, sources said, adding that the Committee will comprise Balochistan’s Governor and senior members of the Federal Cabinet. The committee will finalise its recommendations within a month, sources added. The government will expedite the development process in the volatile province and provide special funds to solve basic problems faced by the people of Balochistan.
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October - 3 
Salman Akram Raja, counsel for Asghar Khan, alleged that ISI had disbursed money for political purpose and that the ISI officials had breached their oaths. The bench adjourned the hearing of the case until October 4, 2012 (today).
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Salman Akram Raja, counsel for Asghar Khan, alleged that ISI had disbursed money for political purpose and that the ISI officials had breached their oaths. The bench adjourned the hearing of the case until October 4, 2012 (today).
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October - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in Khanzadgan Musakhel area of Baizai tehsil and arrested six suspect persons.
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Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in Khanzadgan Musakhel area of Baizai tehsil and arrested six suspect persons.
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October - 3 
the body of Sheikh Arif Ahmed (42) was found in Jamshed Quarters on main Nishtar Road. Ahmed was an active member at MQM’s Liaquatabad Sector office. Investigations revealed that Ahmed was abducted from outside his residence in Iliyas Goth on October
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the body of Sheikh Arif Ahmed (42) was found in Jamshed Quarters on main Nishtar Road. Ahmed was an active member at MQM’s Liaquatabad Sector office. Investigations revealed that Ahmed was abducted from outside his residence in Iliyas Goth on October 2, 2012.
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October - 3 
The chief of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) Imran Khan on October 3 announced that he will lead a procession to be attended besides PTI supporters by journalists and human rights activists to the tribal region on October 6, to highlight the plight of
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The chief of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) Imran Khan on October 3 announced that he will lead a procession to be attended besides PTI supporters by journalists and human rights activists to the tribal region on October 6, to highlight the plight of people bearing the brunt of military action, militancy and US drone attacks, reports Dawn. Meanwhile, the administration of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) has expressed concern over Imran Khan’s plan to hold a rally in South Waziristan, describing the law and order situation in the region ‘unfavorable’. “Imran Khan should postpone his rally as the circumstances are not conducive for the time being,” FATA Additional Chief Secretary Dr Tashkain said. However, the PTI is firm on its plan to hold the rally. “Imran Khan’s visit will not create trouble for anyone. We don’t see the situation unfavorable anywhere in the tribal region,” PTI leader Pervez Khan Khattak said. He said a party delegation had recently visited South Waziristan and reviewed the situation. “We are going there (Waziristan) for peace…tribal elders will give a warm welcome to us. No one can stop us now,” he added.
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October - 3 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 3 informed the Punjab Government that some families who left the militancy-hit Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and took up residence in Rawalpindi District of Punjab have received extortion
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 3 informed the Punjab Government that some families who left the militancy-hit Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and took up residence in Rawalpindi District of Punjab have received extortion threats, allegedly from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Dawn. Officials in the know of the communication say the threats are delivered to better off over telephone or through ‘chits’, demanding large sums of money, or ‘valuable articles’ meaning jewellery, or ‘assistance’ to their operatives – at the pain of kidnapping or other harm. According to the officials, the money raised by the militants through criminality goes to finance their terror apparatus as Governments at home and abroad have put strict checks on the flow of funds to banned outfits through charity and other sources. In its communication to the Punjab Government, the CTD identified at least eight such wealthy families residing in Naseerabad, Chah Sultan and Chowki Hameeda localities of the garrison city that had paid extortion money.
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October - 3 
The Defence Ministry in its reply submitted to the Supreme Court, on October 3, maintained its stated stance that there was no political cell in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports Daily Times. This was stated before a three-member bench
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The Defence Ministry in its reply submitted to the Supreme Court, on October 3, maintained its stated stance that there was no political cell in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports Daily Times. This was stated before a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry which has been hearing the 1996 petition filed by Asghar Khan. The petitioner had accused the ISI of financing politicians in the 1990 elections by dishing out PKR 140 million to them to create the Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI) and prevent Benazir Bhutto’s Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) from winning the polls. The Chief Justice said that if the court gives a judgement in the case the matter would be referred to the executive for its implementation, however, the Government was not complying with the court’s orders. At the outset of the hearing, Commander Shahbaz submitted a reply on behalf of the Defence Ministry in pursuance of court orders, saying no political cell was in operation in the ISI.
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October - 3 
the FATA chapter of PTI has accused the Government of creating hurdles for it in holding a peace march. “Any step aimed at hindering the peace march of the party towards Waziristan will have dire consequences,” Nazar Nawaz, the organiser of PTI for t
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the FATA chapter of PTI has accused the Government of creating hurdles for it in holding a peace march. “Any step aimed at hindering the peace march of the party towards Waziristan will have dire consequences,” Nazar Nawaz, the organiser of PTI for tribal areas, told a press conference in Peshawar. He said that it was duty of the administration to provide full security to the participants of peace march because it was in the best interests of the country.
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October - 3 
The Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on October 3 that collateral damage caused by drone attacks is very high as many innocent people are killed in such attacks, reports Daily Times. Speaking to British Home Secretary Theresa Mary May in Lon
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The Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on October 3 that collateral damage caused by drone attacks is very high as many innocent people are killed in such attacks, reports Daily Times. Speaking to British Home Secretary Theresa Mary May in London, the CM said that maintaining law and order in society and eradication of terrorism is the top priority of his Government. During the meeting, various matters of mutual interest, bilateral relations and cooperation in anti-terrorism efforts came under discussion. Shahbaz thanked the British Home Secretary for extending vigorous cooperation and support to the Punjab Government for curbing terrorism and controlling crime. The chief minister said relatives of those who are killed in drone attacks resort to extremism in order to take revenge. He said that drone attacks are against Pakistan’s sovereignty and dignity. He said the Punjab Government had taken the principled stance of not accepting such foreign aid which compromised national dignity and honour.
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October - 3 
Three security men were injured in a blast near Gora Parai checkpost in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 3, reports Dawn. Sources said that security personnel were on routine patr
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Three security men were injured in a blast near Gora Parai checkpost in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 3, reports Dawn. Sources said that security personnel were on routine patrol when the explosive device planted along the road went off.
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October - 3 
Three tortured bullet-riddled dead bodies of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists were found from various parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on October 3, reports The News. Two dead bodies were identified as that of Farhan Shah an
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Three tortured bullet-riddled dead bodies of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists were found from various parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on October 3, reports The News. Two dead bodies were identified as that of Farhan Shah and Abid Awan, were found near a gutter that passes through the Old Haji Camp area in Napier. Investigators said both the victims had been abducted on October 2, 2012, and that their murder was a targeted killing.
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October - 3 
Two persons, including a woman, were killed in an incident of firing by unidentified armed militants in a tailor’s shop located at Arif Street on Sariab Road in Quetta on October 3, reported Daily Times. The man was identified as Saeed Ahmed, who bel
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Two persons, including a woman, were killed in an incident of firing by unidentified armed militants in a tailor’s shop located at Arif Street on Sariab Road in Quetta on October 3, reported Daily Times. The man was identified as Saeed Ahmed, who belonged to Bangulzai tribe; however, the woman could not be identified.
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October - 3 
Unidentified militants blew off the building of Government high school in Adamzai village of Akora Khattak area in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 3, reports Dawn. Bomb Disposal Squad officials said that about six to eight kilogram
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Unidentified militants blew off the building of Government high school in Adamzai village of Akora Khattak area in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 3, reports Dawn. Bomb Disposal Squad officials said that about six to eight kilograms of explosives were used in the blast. Sources said that Police arrested 11 suspects during a search operation in the area after the incident.
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October - 3 
According to myrepublica.com, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) politburo member Pradeep Gyawali said that President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav would not be able to do anything to form the new Government as he has no right to appoi
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According to myrepublica.com, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) politburo member Pradeep Gyawali said that President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav would not be able to do anything to form the new Government as he has no right to appoint and remove the Prime Minister.
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October - 3 
All Nepal National Independent Students Union - Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) aligned with Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist Baidya) asked students to be ready to for another armed revolt against capitulationism and neo-revision
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All Nepal National Independent Students Union - Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) aligned with Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist Baidya) asked students to be ready to for another armed revolt against capitulationism and neo-revisionism of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leadership if necessary.
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October - 3 
altogether 71 former Maoist combatants have passed the test for recruitment in the Nepal Army (NA) as officers.
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altogether 71 former Maoist combatants have passed the test for recruitment in the Nepal Army (NA) as officers.
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October - 3 
an Eastern Regional Conference on Security organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has started from October 3.Chief District Officers of 16 Districts of the eastern region and regional and District chiefs of the security bodies have been part
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an Eastern Regional Conference on Security organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has started from October 3.Chief District Officers of 16 Districts of the eastern region and regional and District chiefs of the security bodies have been participating in the two-day conference
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October - 3 
At least 36 Janajati (indigenous) leaders and cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) on October 3 announced their resignation from party membership, reports Nepal News. The disgruntled Janajati leaders said they are leaving NC as the party was not seen s
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At least 36 Janajati (indigenous) leaders and cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) on October 3 announced their resignation from party membership, reports Nepal News. The disgruntled Janajati leaders said they are leaving NC as the party was not seen serious about federalism, one of their foremost demands. However, NC has decided to address the demands raised by the leaders representing indigenous community. The NC office bearers' meeting concluded that the demands of the indigenous leaders to ensure federalism based on ethnicity and rights to the indigenous nationalities was genuine.
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October - 3 
NC General Secretary Krishna Sitaula claimed that unity Government would be formed under the leadership of his party within a month.
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NC General Secretary Krishna Sitaula claimed that unity Government would be formed under the leadership of his party within a month.
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October - 3 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai reiterated that he would not step down claiming that his resignation would invite further crisis in the country. "My resignation will not help end current political impasse," he added.
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai reiterated that he would not step down claiming that his resignation would invite further crisis in the country. "My resignation will not help end current political impasse," he added.
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October - 3 
senior leader of NC Sher Bahadur Deuba said that reviving the dissolved Constitution Assembly (CA) was the best option to promulgate new constitution.
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senior leader of NC Sher Bahadur Deuba said that reviving the dissolved Constitution Assembly (CA) was the best option to promulgate new constitution.
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October - 3 
the chiefs of UCPN-M state committees concluded that the Maoist strongholds during the insurgency have been the hardest hit after the party split a few months ago. UCPN-M claimed that more than 60 percent of the core Maoist leaders have defected from
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the chiefs of UCPN-M state committees concluded that the Maoist strongholds during the insurgency have been the hardest hit after the party split a few months ago. UCPN-M claimed that more than 60 percent of the core Maoist leaders have defected from the mother party. The new party, CPN-Maoist Baidya, has already strengthened its organizational base in all the 75 districts.
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October - 3 
Mahbub Kamal, a former student leader and a prosecution witness on October 3 told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) that after the Liberation War, he had found a Razakar's identity card signed by war crimes accused and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)
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Mahbub Kamal, a former student leader and a prosecution witness on October 3 told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) that after the Liberation War, he had found a Razakar's identity card signed by war crimes accused and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) secretary general Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, reports The Daily Star. He also said Mojaheed used to visit a Razakar camp at the Dhaka city's Fakirerpool during the war. According to him Razakars and Al-Badr men (two anti-liberation forces) committed war crimes just like the Pakistani army did and in some cases their crimes were more vicious.
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October - 3 
Police arrested two Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres including the president of its Kurigram District unit for carrying out subversive activities against the Government at Garial Para area in Kurigram District on October 3, report UNB Connect. The
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Police arrested two Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres including the president of its Kurigram District unit for carrying out subversive activities against the Government at Garial Para area in Kurigram District on October 3, report UNB Connect. The arrestees were identified as Jahangir Alam Jewel, President of Kurigram District ICS unit and Shafiqul Islam, an ICS cadre.
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Police had arrested five Shibir activists from different areas on October 3-4. The arrestees are identified as Shahidul Islam Shahin (25), of Uttarjagonnathpur village, Sohel Rana (22), of Goshkura village, Sohel Rana (23), of Chhatradanga village, S
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Police had arrested five Shibir activists from different areas on October 3-4. The arrestees are identified as Shahidul Islam Shahin (25), of Uttarjagonnathpur village, Sohel Rana (22), of Goshkura village, Sohel Rana (23), of Chhatradanga village, Selim Reza (20), of Mollan village and Sohel Rana (23) of Kalma village.
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October - 3 
Colombo Page reports that the second phase of Indian Housing Project to construct and repair 43,000 housing units for the resettled families in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka got off to a start on October 2. Minister of Economic Deve
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Colombo Page reports that the second phase of Indian Housing Project to construct and repair 43,000 housing units for the resettled families in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka got off to a start on October 2. Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa and High Commissioner of India Ashok K. Kantha jointly launched the project. Addressing the event, Minister Rajapaksa has expressed his deep appreciation for the assistance provided by the Government of India towards rehabilitation and resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and for reconstruction and development of Northern Province. The third phase of the Housing project is expected to commence before the end of this year. In this phase, about 2,000 houses will be directly built by construction agencies for people from most vulnerable sections of IDPs in the Northern and Eastern provinces who are unable to build their own houses and 4,000 houses for Indian-origin workers in tea estates in the Central and Uva Provinces. The process of selection of executing agencies for construction of 4,000 houses is presently underway.
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October - 4 
a group of youths caught two cadres of the NSCN-K faction who were trying to extort money from the stone quarries/crushers as well as truckers near St Paul School in Phesama under Southern Angami region on October 4, reports The Assam Tribune. Those
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a group of youths caught two cadres of the NSCN-K faction who were trying to extort money from the stone quarries/crushers as well as truckers near St Paul School in Phesama under Southern Angami region on October 4, reports The Assam Tribune. Those two persons have been identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Mughato Yepthomi, and ‘Sergeant Major’ Zukiho Awomi. Police from Khuzama took custody of the two persons, sources said and added that a .9 mm pistol with seven live cartridges were recovered from them.
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October - 4 
A top Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Tirtha Burman alias Chila Roy, surrendered in Bamangola Police Station in Malda District on October 4, reports The Times of India. Wanted in a number of cases related to murder, extortion and abd
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A top Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Tirtha Burman alias Chila Roy, surrendered in Bamangola Police Station in Malda District on October 4, reports The Times of India. Wanted in a number of cases related to murder, extortion and abduction, Tirtha had courted arrest once and was released on bail later, only to return to militancy. He became a close aide of KLO ‘chief’ Jeeban Singh owing to his expertise in using firearms. He was also assigned the responsibility of the ‘commander’ of action group.
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October - 4 
a top UMHA official said the Punjab government had assured the Centre in June that only a gurudwara was being constructed inside the Golden Temple and not a memorial for Sikh extremists killed in the 1984 operation. However, MHA has received rep
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a top UMHA official said the Punjab government had assured the Centre in June that only a gurudwara was being constructed inside the Golden Temple and not a memorial for Sikh extremists killed in the 1984 operation. However, MHA has received reports, contrary to claims of the Punjab government, that work on an 18-feet memorial is on and photographs of extremists like Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale would be prominently displayed inside the memorial, once completed. A team of UMHA, hence, would go to Amritsar and Chandigarh to convey the Centre's concerns to the state government.
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October - 4 
according to highly placed official sources, the process of detection of foreigners is a lengthy process and at the end of the process, it is very difficult to push back the Bangladeshi nationals, reports The Assam Tribune on October 4. The process o
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according to highly placed official sources, the process of detection of foreigners is a lengthy process and at the end of the process, it is very difficult to push back the Bangladeshi nationals, reports The Assam Tribune on October 4. The process of detection and deportation of foreigners from Assam will remain a farce till the relevant laws are changed and the Government of India comes into some kind of agreement with Bangladesh to make that country accept the Bangladeshi nationals sought to be pushed back.
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October - 4 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on October 4 demanded sealing of the international border to prevent militants from getting arms, which in turn may help achieve sustainable peace in the State as well as the entire Northeastern region. “The international
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on October 4 demanded sealing of the international border to prevent militants from getting arms, which in turn may help achieve sustainable peace in the State as well as the entire Northeastern region. “The international borders must be effectively guarded to ensure that consignments of arms and ammunitions do not reach the hands of militants in the State or elsewhere in the region,” he said. The Chief Minister also outlined the need to upscale the strength of the Police organisation in the State, while stating that the State Government has taken the requisite steps by creating new police stations and strengthening the manpower.
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discovering the presence militant cadres at Mayai Koibi Security Forces (SFs) arrested one URF cadre on October 4. The cadre has been identified as Moirangthem Ibomcha Singh and he is working under one Binodon. Demand letters were recovered from him,
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discovering the presence militant cadres at Mayai Koibi Security Forces (SFs) arrested one URF cadre on October 4. The cadre has been identified as Moirangthem Ibomcha Singh and he is working under one Binodon. Demand letters were recovered from him, who along with the recovery was handed over to Imphal Police Station.
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October - 4 
Following an application for custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), suspected November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attack handler and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal was on October 4, prod
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Following an application for custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), suspected November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attack handler and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal was on October 4, produced before the court of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Delhi, and sent in judicial custody till October 12, 2012, reports Indian Express. Jundal will remain in judicial custody till October 12 and will be produced before the NIA court on October 8. The NIA had demanded his custody for investigation into a suspected conspiracy by the LeT to conduct strikes across India.
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October - 4 
Imphal West Police commandos on October 4 arrested two militants during search operations at Thangal Bazar near Hotel White Palace and Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi area near Pitambara English School, reports Kanglaonline. The arrested person from Thangal B
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Imphal West Police commandos on October 4 arrested two militants during search operations at Thangal Bazar near Hotel White Palace and Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi area near Pitambara English School, reports Kanglaonline. The arrested person from Thangal Bazar is Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) and has been identified as Laishram Kunjeshwor alias Kiran. The arrested person from Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi is a cadre of United Revolutionary Front (URF) and he has been identified as Moirangthem Ibomcha Singh.
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October - 4 
Manipur Home Minister Gaikhangam has assured the family of a man shot dead by Police commandos that action will be taken against the personnel, if claims of a fake encounter were found to be true. Police on October 2 shot dead Thiyam Romen a former m
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Manipur Home Minister Gaikhangam has assured the family of a man shot dead by Police commandos that action will be taken against the personnel, if claims of a fake encounter were found to be true. Police on October 2 shot dead Thiyam Romen a former militant from Iriom Mejijrao in Imphal West at Lamdeng. The Police said commandos shot him in retaliation after Romen hurled a grenade towards a Police party but it failed to explode. A pistol and two hand grenades were recovered from him, the Police claimed.
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October - 4 
More than 42 million people in India have been victimized by cyber criminals since the last 12 months, with approximately eight billion USD in direct financial losses, according to the Norton Cyber Crime Report 2012, as reported on October 4, by Dail
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More than 42 million people in India have been victimized by cyber criminals since the last 12 months, with approximately eight billion USD in direct financial losses, according to the Norton Cyber Crime Report 2012, as reported on October 4, by Daily Bhaskar. According to the report, 66 per cent of adults in India have been victims of cyber crime in their lifetime. In the last 12 months, 56 per cent of adults online in India have experienced cyber crime, translating to more than 1,15,000 victims of cyber crime every day or 80 victims a minute and more than 1 a second.
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October - 4 
Nagaland Post reports that ‘Crime Suppression Department (CSD)’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) [Phom region] ‘apprehended’ seven persons including a woman in connection with peddling of opium and brown sugar on Oct
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Nagaland Post reports that ‘Crime Suppression Department (CSD)’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) [Phom region] ‘apprehended’ seven persons including a woman in connection with peddling of opium and brown sugar on October 4 at Agri Colony of Longleng town in Longleng District. This followed NSCN-IM, Phom region, CSD’s crack down on abuse of drugs and surprise checks in Longleng town.
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October - 4 
Pakistani Rangers violating ceasefire opened fire in the forward area of Chalairi at Chechwal in Hiranagar sector of Samba District on October 4, according to Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated. "There were no casualties or d
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Pakistani Rangers violating ceasefire opened fire in the forward area of Chalairi at Chechwal in Hiranagar sector of Samba District on October 4, according to Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated. "There were no casualties or damage on Indian side in the firing. However, at least two Rangers were reported to have sustained casualties—either fatal or non-fatal as the ambulances could be seen shifting two of them from the forward Pakistani posts’’, sources said.
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October - 4 
Police arrested two stone pelters, Sajad Ahmad Geelani and Haaris Ahmad Langoo, under Public Safety Act (PSA) and sent them to Kot Balwal Jail in Jammu in Jammu District. The arrest of the two stone pelters led to protests by local residents in parts
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Police arrested two stone pelters, Sajad Ahmad Geelani and Haaris Ahmad Langoo, under Public Safety Act (PSA) and sent them to Kot Balwal Jail in Jammu in Jammu District. The arrest of the two stone pelters led to protests by local residents in parts of the Jammu city, adds Zee News. Some protesters turned violent at Saraf Kadal and Kawdara and indulged in stone pelting but were chased away by Police.
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October - 4 
Police in Assam’s Karbi Anglong District on October 4 arrested three people, including two surrendered militants, for their involvement in the racket of smuggling rhino horns, reports The Shillong Times. Two of the three arrested persons were surrend
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Police in Assam’s Karbi Anglong District on October 4 arrested three people, including two surrendered militants, for their involvement in the racket of smuggling rhino horns, reports The Shillong Times. Two of the three arrested persons were surrendered cadres of the Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) – a militant outfit operating in Karbi Anglong District of Assam. Further, accused of involvement in rhino poaching in Kaziranga National Park, the KPLT on October 3 had offered to protect the beasts and criticized the Government for alleged failure to save them.
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October - 4 
Principal Sessions Judge (Jammu), Jang Bahadur Singh Jamwal on October 4 acquitted alleged militant of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) as prosecution failed to prove its case, Daily Excelsior reported. According to the Police case, KZF militant, Tej P
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Principal Sessions Judge (Jammu), Jang Bahadur Singh Jamwal on October 4 acquitted alleged militant of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) as prosecution failed to prove its case, Daily Excelsior reported. According to the Police case, KZF militant, Tej Paul Singh, was arrested by Gandhi Nagar Police (Jammu) as soon as he entered the State for carrying out terrorist activities. During interrogation, he disclosed that he had kept concealed AK 56 rifle, five magazine, 109 cartridges in his house. Accordingly, the arms and ammunition were recovered and after completion of investigation challan was presented in the Court of law. After hearing both the sides, Principal Sessions Judge observed, "There is no evidence on record to connect the accused with the commission of offences and the prosecution has failed to prove its case", the Court observed and acquitted the accused of the charges leveled against him.
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October - 4 
Rajesh Mallick (30), a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporter, who was arrested by Police on July 6, 2010 and was out on bail recently, was allegedly beaten to death by two of his relatives and the body was thrown into the t
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Rajesh Mallick (30), a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporter, who was arrested by Police on July 6, 2010 and was out on bail recently, was allegedly beaten to death by two of his relatives and the body was thrown into the turbulent Padma river near Pipalapanka in Ganjam District's Sorada Police Station limit, reports The Times of India. Though Rajesh was killed on September 24, the incident came to light on October 4, after Police arrested Bansi Mallick, uncle of the deceased who is one of the two accused. Sources said that after his release on bail, Rajesh was creating panic among villagers in the name of Maoists.
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October - 4 
Security forces (SFs) have recovered a Chinese-made sophisticated weapon from an alleged militant of the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) who was killed in an encounter on October 4 in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The India
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Security forces (SFs) have recovered a Chinese-made sophisticated weapon from an alleged militant of the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) who was killed in an encounter on October 4 in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The Indian Express. Officials said this substantiated their claim that Paresh Baruah, the head of ULFA’s anti-talk faction, who is absconding, is getting help in procuring arms and ammunition from China.
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October - 4 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and weapons were seized from them in Subhaigarh village in Sitamarhi District on October 4, reports Business Standard. Carrying out combing operation against the Maoists, the Pol
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and weapons were seized from them in Subhaigarh village in Sitamarhi District on October 4, reports Business Standard. Carrying out combing operation against the Maoists, the Police arrested seven Maoists, three of whom were identified as Pramod Mahto, Laxman Mahto and Shiv Sahni, Superintendent of Police (SP) Pankaj Kumar Sinha said. A rifle, one carbine, 12 ammunition, two mobile phones, INR 57,000 cash collected through levy and a haul of naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature were seized from the house of an absconding Maoist Nawal Sahni on the basis of revelation by the arrested Maoist, SP Sinha said.
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October - 4 
Seventeen persons were declared as foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunal in Goalpara District in Assam. Disposing 63 D-voters’ cases, the tribunal declared 10 contesting parties as illegal immigrants and seven people as exparte as they failed to appe
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Seventeen persons were declared as foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunal in Goalpara District in Assam. Disposing 63 D-voters’ cases, the tribunal declared 10 contesting parties as illegal immigrants and seven people as exparte as they failed to appear before the tribunal. However, 42 persons were declared as genuine Indian citizens.
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October - 4 
the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) cleared the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) accord, paving the way for signing of the final agreement with the outfits next week. It may be mentioned that after being cleared by the Home Ministry, the approva
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the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) cleared the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) accord, paving the way for signing of the final agreement with the outfits next week. It may be mentioned that after being cleared by the Home Ministry, the approval of the CCPA was the last hurdle before formal signing of the agreement.
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October - 4 
the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is hopeful that the Government of India will take urgent steps to hold the peaceful negotiation with all sincerity at the political level for permanent solution of their long 26 years of struggle for s
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the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is hopeful that the Government of India will take urgent steps to hold the peaceful negotiation with all sincerity at the political level for permanent solution of their long 26 years of struggle for self rule. The Information and Public Relations Secretary of the NDFB B Naijab said the Indo-Bodoland problem is a political problem and so, it has to be resolved politically. Still time is waiting for both the NDFB and the Government of India.
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October - 4 
The Sentinel reports that in the anti- United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) operation of the joint Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District of Assam with District Police in lead, one Diganta Moran alias Wangli Moran (25), a much chased hardcore U
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The Sentinel reports that in the anti- United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) operation of the joint Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District of Assam with District Police in lead, one Diganta Moran alias Wangli Moran (25), a much chased hardcore ULFA militant of Paresh Baruah faction was killed on October 4, at Tarani Reserve Forest under Pengaree Police Station in Tinsukia District.
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October - 4 
The Telegraph reports that seven security escorts of Chandel superintendent of Police (SP), E. Priyokumar Singh, were injured when suspected militants ambushed the Police officer’s convoy along Imphal-Moreh road by exploding two bombs planted by the
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The Telegraph reports that seven security escorts of Chandel superintendent of Police (SP), E. Priyokumar Singh, were injured when suspected militants ambushed the Police officer’s convoy along Imphal-Moreh road by exploding two bombs planted by the roadside at Khudengthabi near the border town of Moreh (Chandel District), about 100 kilometres from Imphal in the afternoon of October 4. Singh however escaped unhurt. Official sources said the militants triggered the blasts when the SP’s convoy, comprising eight vehicles, was passing through the area while returning from Myanmar’s border town of Tamu, where an Indo-Myanmar border liaison officers’ meeting was being held. The meeting began October 3 and ended on October 4. A search by Assam Rifles and Police personnel at the blast site led to the recovery of another unexploded Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The three bombs were planted at a distance of 10 to 15 feet from each other. Any casualty or injury on the part of the militants could not be ascertained. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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October - 4 
the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on October 4, decided to send a team of officers to Punjab to discuss over a memorial inside the Golden Temple (Amritsar District) for those who died in Operation Blue Star. A section within the intelligence
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the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on October 4, decided to send a team of officers to Punjab to discuss over a memorial inside the Golden Temple (Amritsar District) for those who died in Operation Blue Star. A section within the intelligence and security establishment also expressed concern and told the ministry about the repercussions of having such a memorial inside Golden Temple.
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October - 4 
Three paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a grenade explosion in Sopore town of Baramulla District in the evening of October 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said the militants hurled a grenade at Hotel Plaza,
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Three paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a grenade explosion in Sopore town of Baramulla District in the evening of October 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said the militants hurled a grenade at Hotel Plaza, housing the camp of CRPF’s 179th Battalion, near Sopore Bus Stand Sopore, resulting in injuries to three CRPF troopers.
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October - 4 
Zeliangrong Baudi (ZB), the apex body of the Zeliangrong tribe, Nagaland, has called a 24-hr total bandh (shut down strike) in Peren District from October 4, 6 am till October 5, 6 am, reports Nagaland Post. In a statement, its general secretary Azeu
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Zeliangrong Baudi (ZB), the apex body of the Zeliangrong tribe, Nagaland, has called a 24-hr total bandh (shut down strike) in Peren District from October 4, 6 am till October 5, 6 am, reports Nagaland Post. In a statement, its general secretary Azeu Namcyn Hau said the bandh was called to express “solidarity” with Zeme tribe living in Assam and the resentment against the proposal of declaring Dima Hasao in Assam as Dimasa Territorial Council. Expressing resentment against the proposal to declare North Cachar Hills district as Dimasa Territorial Council, Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) on October 2 had warned the Assam government and Government of India that it would not part even an inch of their land to Dimasa Territorial Council.
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October - 4 
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan declared on October 4 that he would go ahead with his planned peace march to South Waziristan despite security fears and Government’s refusal to give permission, reports Dawn. He said the PTI did not
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Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan declared on October 4 that he would go ahead with his planned peace march to South Waziristan despite security fears and Government’s refusal to give permission, reports Dawn. He said the PTI did not want a confrontation with the Government. “It is a peace march and we are not going for any confrontation,” Khan said at a press conference, two days ahead of the march which is scheduled to start from Islamabad on October 6-morning. He said he was surprised by the Government’s opposition to the rally. “It is strange that the government is opposing the march despite the fact that the Taliban, tribal elders and the army have no objection to it.” The PTI chief warned that President Asif Ali Zardari would be responsible for any untoward incident. He accused the rulers of being hand in glove with the Americans on the issue of drone attacks for the sake of money.
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October - 4 
a doctor hailing from Sibi District, identified as Muhammad Ali, was shot at and injured in the Killi Umar Gohar area of Mastung District, reports Dawn.
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a doctor hailing from Sibi District, identified as Muhammad Ali, was shot at and injured in the Killi Umar Gohar area of Mastung District, reports Dawn.
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October - 4 
a man, identified as Ghulam Mustafa Marri, was shot dead on Jinnah Road in Khuzdar District.
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a man, identified as Ghulam Mustafa Marri, was shot dead on Jinnah Road in Khuzdar District.
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October - 4 
a man, identified as Sikandar Ali, was shot dead and two others, including a Finance Department employee Mushtaq Hussain and Saqib, sustained injuries after they came under armed attack in the Khuchlak area of Quetta. According to Police, the victims
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a man, identified as Sikandar Ali, was shot dead and two others, including a Finance Department employee Mushtaq Hussain and Saqib, sustained injuries after they came under armed attack in the Khuchlak area of Quetta. According to Police, the victims were on their way to Pishin District
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October - 4 
an anti-tank mine was defused in Spikan area of Mand in Kech (Turbat) District, reported Daily Times. An official of Frontier Corps (FC) said that the team recovered and defused the anti-tank mine along the roadside in Spikan.
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an anti-tank mine was defused in Spikan area of Mand in Kech (Turbat) District, reported Daily Times. An official of Frontier Corps (FC) said that the team recovered and defused the anti-tank mine along the roadside in Spikan.
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October - 4 
Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani while talking to Dutch Ambassador Hugo Gajus Scheltema in Islamabad on October 4 said that no operation is being conducted in the province, dismissing such claims as sheer propaganda, reports Dawn. Rais
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Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani while talking to Dutch Ambassador Hugo Gajus Scheltema in Islamabad on October 4 said that no operation is being conducted in the province, dismissing such claims as sheer propaganda, reports Dawn. Raisani said people were supporting the Government because it had solved several problems faced by them and the remaining issues would be resolved soon. The Frontier Corps, he said, had been given Police powers, but only for a limited period.
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October - 4 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that the provincial Government would not ban political activities, including the scheduled PTI march. “The KPK government believes in political activities and will not stop PTI worker
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that the provincial Government would not ban political activities, including the scheduled PTI march. “The KPK government believes in political activities and will not stop PTI workers from taking out rally,” he said, adding that the provincial governor had explained the prevailing situation and possible threats for the rally. “The provincial government is also not in favour of taking people to a dangerous place, but it will not restrict people from taking part in political activities,” said Mr Hussain who urged the PTI chief not to put citizens’ lives in danger.
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October - 4 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar on October 4 made it clear that Moscow supports Islamabad’s opposition of drone strikes inside its territory and its stance on pea
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar on October 4 made it clear that Moscow supports Islamabad’s opposition of drone strikes inside its territory and its stance on peace process in Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. Lavrov opposed drone strikes in Pakistan and said violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of any State was unacceptable. He also supported Khar’s reply to the same question that drone attacks were not only counterproductive, but also illegal and unlawful. “There is need to find ways and means to counter terrorism within legal means. Drone strikes are also violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty. “Our Pakistani colleague expresses the stance that it is illegal, violating sovereignty of the country and we support Pakistan’s stance,” he said.
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October - 4 
The National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) on Human Rights in its meeting in Karachi on October 4 recommended de-weaponisation of Karachi, with equal focus on early passage of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) sponsored bill on de-weaponisation cam
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The National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) on Human Rights in its meeting in Karachi on October 4 recommended de-weaponisation of Karachi, with equal focus on early passage of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) sponsored bill on de-weaponisation campaign in the country, reported Daily Times. The meeting, attended by Member of National Assembly’s (MNA) Attiya Inayatullah, Sameen Rizvi, Kishwar Zehra, Khushbakht Shujaat, Doctor Anesh Kumar and Committee Chairman Riaz Fatyana, made the recommendation following an extensive discussion on the issue of violence, target killing and crime in Karachi. The NA standing committee also urged the Provincial Government to increase current strength of Karachi Police comprising 34,000 Policemen by two-fold. The committee recommended the Police must pertain to the metropolis itself so as to be fully sensitive about their image amongst the people coupled with a sense of belonging. Expressing serious reservations that one third of the entire police force in the city is assigned as VIP escort and placed on protocol duty, MNAs said “Red Book” must be strictly followed. They also took exception to the fact that resources available with Sindh Police were being fast surpassed by growing challenges and recommended formation of adequately trained and equipped Anti Riot Police. “We want these measures to be fast tracked and would request the Governor to also focus his attention on “Witness Protection Plan,” chalked out by the Provincial Home Department so as to ensure that culprits do not go escort free,” said MNA Atiya Inayatullah.
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The Peshawar High Court on October 4 directed the Defence and Interior Ministries to produce lists of all detention facilities operated and maintained by intelligence agencies, including Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI) a
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The Peshawar High Court on October 4 directed the Defence and Interior Ministries to produce lists of all detention facilities operated and maintained by intelligence agencies, including Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI) and intelligence wing of Frontier Corps, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dost Mohammad Khan and Justice Shahjehan Khan Akhunzada took exception to the slow pace of recovery of the ‘missing persons’ and directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Police officer (PPO) and the Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) to form a special team of experts to probe cases of these persons and inform the bench about results on the next hearing on October 23. The bench issued directions for the sharing of the order with the provincial Home Secretary, observing if no positive development took place in these cases, the court would be constrained to issue any strict order. The bench conducted marathon hearing for many hours in around 65 habeas corpus petitions related to enforced disappearances. Relatives of ‘missing persons’, including women and children, turned up in large numbers.
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October - 4 
the political administration of South Waziristan Agency and PTI are heading for a showdown as the former insists that the situation in the tribal area is not ripe for a big gathering while the latter seems adamant to go ahead with its planned peace m
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the political administration of South Waziristan Agency and PTI are heading for a showdown as the former insists that the situation in the tribal area is not ripe for a big gathering while the latter seems adamant to go ahead with its planned peace march. Well-placed sources said that the administration had received orders not to allow the rally to enter South Waziristan. These sources said that the Federal Government had intimated the authorities concerned to stop participants of the rally ahead of Frontier Region Jandola. “Entry of the rally in South Waziristan and Jandola is out of question. They will not be allowed even get to Tank city,” said a senior official familiar with the situation. On the other hand, South Waziristan PTI organiser Dost Mohammad Mehsud said that the peace march would proceed to Kotkai according to the scheduled programme. “We have reports that the political administration will not let the marchers to reach Waziristan or Jandola. But we will hold protest meeting on the place where the administration disallow us further journey,” he said. Giving details of the programme, Mehsud said that PTI Chairman Imran Khan and others, including foreigners, would reach Dera Ismail Khan on October 6-night. They would stay at Hathala Farmhouse situated along the main highway between Tank and Dera.
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October - 4 
Two people, identified as Imran Bhatti and Shiraz, were killed when unidentified armed militants opened fire on a mechanic’s shop on Zarghoon Road in Quetta on October 4, reports Daily Times.
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Two people, identified as Imran Bhatti and Shiraz, were killed when unidentified armed militants opened fire on a mechanic’s shop on Zarghoon Road in Quetta on October 4, reports Daily Times.
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October - 4 
unidentified assailants opened fire in the suburban area of Badhaber, killing one child. The identity of the boy could not be ascertained.
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unidentified assailants opened fire in the suburban area of Badhaber, killing one child. The identity of the boy could not be ascertained.
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October - 4 
unidentified assailants opened fire on a barber’s shop in Quetta and injured a man identified as Muhammad Arif.
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unidentified assailants opened fire on a barber’s shop in Quetta and injured a man identified as Muhammad Arif.
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October - 4 
Unidentified militants on October 4 killed a Frontier Corps (FC) official and a child in separate incidents in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Sources said that three unidentified militants on motorbikes s
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Unidentified militants on October 4 killed a Frontier Corps (FC) official and a child in separate incidents in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Sources said that three unidentified militants on motorbikes shot dead FC official Ali Rehman in the Ghani Kalay area.
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October - 4 
A group of noted dissident leaders, including party Vice-Chairman Ashok Rai, quit Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on October 4, reports myrepublica.com. The dissident leaders vowed to form an alternative political force to
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A group of noted dissident leaders, including party Vice-Chairman Ashok Rai, quit Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on October 4, reports myrepublica.com. The dissident leaders vowed to form an alternative political force to champion single ethnic identity-based federalism and social justice. Ashok Rai announced the names of 47 central-level leaders. He said at least 517 leading CPN-UML members from 61 Districts quit the party alone.
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October - 4 
CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal said his party is now ready to wage nationwide protests and demonstrations to pull down the current Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led Government in order to pave the way for a national consensus G
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CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal said his party is now ready to wage nationwide protests and demonstrations to pull down the current Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led Government in order to pave the way for a national consensus Government, reports Nepal News. He said preparation for the same has now been completed.
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October - 4 
the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) has decided to provide opportunity for the former Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) commanders, who have failed in officer level test, to join the Nepal Army (NA) in the junior ranks. Out of 75 former comman
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the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) has decided to provide opportunity for the former Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) commanders, who have failed in officer level test, to join the Nepal Army (NA) in the junior ranks. Out of 75 former commanders aspiring to join the NA as officers, 71 had passed the test.
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October - 4 
five cadres of ICS were arrested on October 4 (today) from Dewanhat intersection area in Chittagong city on charge of their alleged involvement in hurling cocktails and torching a bus during hartal (strike) on September 23, reports The Daily Star. Th
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five cadres of ICS were arrested on October 4 (today) from Dewanhat intersection area in Chittagong city on charge of their alleged involvement in hurling cocktails and torching a bus during hartal (strike) on September 23, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Delwar Hossain (18), Md Shahriar (19), Jubaer Islam (19), Abdul Halim (21) and Shamsul Mawla Sharif (18).
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October - 4 
the Sri Lankan Government will take every measure to curtail extremist acts of violence, and will not allow extremist groups in Sri Lanka to take undue advantage to create unwanted violence in the country, a Government minister assured.on October 4.
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the Sri Lankan Government will take every measure to curtail extremist acts of violence, and will not allow extremist groups in Sri Lanka to take undue advantage to create unwanted violence in the country, a Government minister assured.on October 4. Referring to the protests against the attacks on Buddhists temples in Bangladesh, Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella said that the Government has received information about certain extremist groups planning to take undue advantage on the Bangladesh situation and the Government is closely monitoring the situation to prevent hostilities.
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October - 4 
two Sinhala Buddhist organizations on October 04 lodged a complaint in police against the leader of the Left Front Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne over his views on ethnic problem of the country. The two organizations, Sinhala National Front (SNF) and S
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two Sinhala Buddhist organizations on October 04 lodged a complaint in police against the leader of the Left Front Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne over his views on ethnic problem of the country. The two organizations, Sinhala National Front (SNF) and Sinhala Ravaya (SR) lodged the complaint to the Inspector General of Police.
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October - 5 
18 gram rakshis or village guards of remote villages in Kudumulu Gumma block in Malkangiri District are reported to have expressed their desire to resign due to threat from Maoists, reports The Hindu. Copies of a common letter in which these guards h
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18 gram rakshis or village guards of remote villages in Kudumulu Gumma block in Malkangiri District are reported to have expressed their desire to resign due to threat from Maoists, reports The Hindu. Copies of a common letter in which these guards have expressed their desire to resign have reached media personnel in the District. All of them are posted in villages of Panasput, Andrapali, and Jodamba Gram Panchayats (village-level local self-government institution) of the cut off area of Chitrakonda reservoir under Chitrakonda Police Station limits. When contacted, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Singh said on October 5 that no such letter had reached him or the Chitrakonda Police Station directly from the village guards. He, however, said that the so-called letter by the village guards raised some suspicion as it bears the signature of only one though names of 18 gram rakshis are mentioned in the letter. An investigation was launched to verify the authenticity of the joint resignation letter, he added. The resignation letter had come a few days after the murder of two village guards on September 25 in the Jodamba area by the Maoists.
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October - 5 
A local court in Malaysia charged a Lebanese man for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), Zee News reported on October 5. 32-year-old Hassan Zarrad was carrying 149 pieces of FICNs in denominations of 1,000, an offence which carries a maximu
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A local court in Malaysia charged a Lebanese man for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), Zee News reported on October 5. 32-year-old Hassan Zarrad was carrying 149 pieces of FICNs in denominations of 1,000, an offence which carries a maximum 10 years' jail on conviction.
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October - 5 
According to a Rediff report published on October 5, out of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth around INR 21.60 million seized from across India in 2012, FICN worth INR 15.60 million was seized from New Delhi alone. The remaining seizures were f
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According to a Rediff report published on October 5, out of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth around INR 21.60 million seized from across India in 2012, FICN worth INR 15.60 million was seized from New Delhi alone. The remaining seizures were from West Bengal (INR 2.98 million), Bihar (INR two million) and Punjab (INR 922,000). Recent statistics reveal that in Delhi alone, there are 10 cases on an average which are registered every day pertaining to counterfeiting. In Bengaluru (Karnataka), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) the average number of cases registered is between four and five every day. In a change of strategy, states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, which were predominant hubs for FICNs have now been used less. Also, those pumping in FICN have not been using the Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh borders too much either. Bangkok and Vietnam are being used for this purpose since the past one year. Over the past one year, most of the seizures have had an origin from either Bangkok or Vietnam and while investigating the route it has been found that the FICN is landing in Delhi before it is circulated around.
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October - 5 
according to a senior intelligence source of the state Police, two militant gangs operating in the Barak valley region in south Assam, the United Democratic Liberation Front-Barak (UDLF-B) and the Hmar People’s Convention –Democracy (HPC-D) has creat
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according to a senior intelligence source of the state Police, two militant gangs operating in the Barak valley region in south Assam, the United Democratic Liberation Front-Barak (UDLF-B) and the Hmar People’s Convention –Democracy (HPC-D) has created nexus for the exchange of the tactical inputs and the training of the former’s volunteers by the most experienced Hmar insurgents, reported The Telegraph on October 5. It was revealed during a phase of debriefing of two surrendered Bru (also known as the Reangs) militants in the District headquarters town of Hailakandi last month.
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October - 5 
According to intelligence sources, the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) led by Wadhawa Singh is raising funds worldwide through several organisations, including self- professed NGOs, to revive sleeper cells In India, The Tribune reported on October
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According to intelligence sources, the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) led by Wadhawa Singh is raising funds worldwide through several organisations, including self- professed NGOs, to revive sleeper cells In India, The Tribune reported on October 5. The BKI, known to be jointly working with other militant organizations, is now using foreign modules for planning and executing terror strikes in India.
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October - 5 
ANVC-B Chairman Rimpu Marak has called for “unity among all the tribes to fight against infiltrators.” In a statement issued on October 5, Marak said that all tribals protected under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution must unite against infiltrat
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ANVC-B Chairman Rimpu Marak has called for “unity among all the tribes to fight against infiltrators.” In a statement issued on October 5, Marak said that all tribals protected under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution must unite against infiltrators, who are crossing the borders at an alarming rate.
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October - 5 
Five persons, including an area commander of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested and their arms and ammunition seized from in two Police Station areas in G
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Five persons, including an area commander of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested and their arms and ammunition seized from in two Police Station areas in Gumla District on October 5, reports The Times of India. A team of Police carried out raid in wee hours at Pahar Panari village and arrested the trio. The arrested ‘area commander’ was identified as Devpal Gope and two other associates of him are Basant Gope of Satpara Ghatta village and Bali Gope, a resident of Dhangaon Karamtoli village in town Police Station, Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Gumla DK Pande said. "The arrested were engaged in strengthening the organizations network in the western part of the district after undergoing training in forests under Raniya area of Ranchi district," SDPO Pande said. Two country-made pistols, six cartridges and two pamphlets of PLFI were seized from their possession.
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October - 5 
intelligence agencies have revealed that the ANVC-B is suspected to be using Bajengdoba area as a command and control centre for its activities. “The outfit has been issuing commands from Bajengdoba region for quite some time now and it suits them si
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intelligence agencies have revealed that the ANVC-B is suspected to be using Bajengdoba area as a command and control centre for its activities. “The outfit has been issuing commands from Bajengdoba region for quite some time now and it suits them since the area is not densely populated and shares a porous border with neighbouring Goalpara district of Assam,” said one intelligence officer.
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October - 5 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials said that the networks for both hawala (illegal money transfer channel) and FICN are the same. The hawala market is an INR 20 billion business in India alone and nearly INR 12 billion emerges out of Delhi alone.
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials said that the networks for both hawala (illegal money transfer channel) and FICN are the same. The hawala market is an INR 20 billion business in India alone and nearly INR 12 billion emerges out of Delhi alone. The report also said that a 'Muslim Defence Fund' (MDF) has been set up by the D-gang (led by Pakistan based Dawood Ibrahim) in Delhi. The primary objective of the MDF was to ensure that money kept flowing in to India which could be used for subversive activities. Earlier, the MDF was being mainly used for a hawala transaction between Riyadh and Delhi, but today there are signs of them getting into the FICN market as well.
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October - 5 
Jammu and Kashmir Government on October 5 said an INR 16 billion financial package has been sanctioned for the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants, reports Economic Times. "The Centre and state government have sanctioned a package of Rs 1,
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Jammu and Kashmir Government on October 5 said an INR 16 billion financial package has been sanctioned for the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants, reports Economic Times. "The Centre and state government have sanctioned a package of Rs 1,618.40 crore for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants," Minister of State for Revenue Nasir Aslam Wani told the State Legislative Council.
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October - 5 
Kanglaonline reports that a team of Imphal West Commandos and Lamphel Police seized several explosive materials and devices from a nullah concealed in a gunny bag at Sagolband Khamnam Leirak on October 5. Police said the explosives were hidden at th
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Kanglaonline reports that a team of Imphal West Commandos and Lamphel Police seized several explosive materials and devices from a nullah concealed in a gunny bag at Sagolband Khamnam Leirak on October 5. Police said the explosives were hidden at the spot by a militant, identified as Sapam Ranjan, who was killed during an encounter with Imphal West commandos at Takyel Khongban road under Lamphel Police station on October 1. The recovered explosives include 12 RDX slabs weighing about 500 grams each (total 6 kg), three remote controls, 15 electronic detonator wires and 12 electrical circuit boards and eight dry cell batteries. The recovery was made only after the establishment of the slain UG cadre’s identity. Police investigation on the case after the establishment of the militant’s identity led to the information that he had joined the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) some eight years back.
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October - 5 
Kanglaonline reports that the Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant outfits have, on October 5, reasserted there will be no peace talk with India under any circumstances as rumored by some vested interest individuals. In a statement iss
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Kanglaonline reports that the Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant outfits have, on October 5, reasserted there will be no peace talk with India under any circumstances as rumored by some vested interest individuals. In a statement issued to the Press, CorCom pointed out that the existing conflict between the Government of India and that of the CorCom has no endings and may never come to any conclusion or agreement of mutual benefits.
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October - 5 
Nagaland Post reports that a public convention held on October 5 in Imphal, after a threadbare discussion on the increasing population of migrants in Manipur, has set November 18 deadline to the Centre for introduction of Inner Line Permit (ILP) syst
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Nagaland Post reports that a public convention held on October 5 in Imphal, after a threadbare discussion on the increasing population of migrants in Manipur, has set November 18 deadline to the Centre for introduction of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system. Public convention has unanimously resolved to launch fresh agitations in case government of India fails to take necessary steps for extension of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 that would pave the path for implementation of ILP system in the state of Manipur within November 18, 2012, said convener of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, Kangleipak, Sapamcha Jadumani.
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October - 5 
Nagaland Post reports that Seven Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Kabirong village, Tamenglong District, Manipur Police on October 5 said. One AK-56 rifle, one .9 mm pi
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Nagaland Post reports that Seven Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Kabirong village, Tamenglong District, Manipur Police on October 5 said. One AK-56 rifle, one .9 mm pistol, one hand grenade, two AK-56 rifle magazines, one 9mm pistol magazine, 109 rounds of AK ammunition and seven rounds of .9 mm ammo were recovered along with a Maruti car. Police have identified the cadres as Adan Panmei, Tuak Tangner, Gaigonglung, Adim Golmei, Aphun Rengmei, Danaya Golmei and Charles Kamei.
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October - 5 
Observing that laws both at national and international level were still struggling to catch up with cyber activities worldwide, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) judge on October 5 said India is yet to sign a treaty with other countries to extr
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Observing that laws both at national and international level were still struggling to catch up with cyber activities worldwide, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) judge on October 5 said India is yet to sign a treaty with other countries to extradite accused involved in cyber crimes, Economic Times reported. "Till date, we do not have a single treaty with any other country to extradite a cyber criminal to be brought to India", CBI Special Judge, New Delhi, Talwant Singh said at a seminar.
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October - 5 
One Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militant identified as Jang Hao Thorthang was killed when two Kuki armed groups, United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA) and KRA, both under cease-fire with Government since 2011 got engaged in a bloody feud in Kuki inhab
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One Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militant identified as Jang Hao Thorthang was killed when two Kuki armed groups, United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA) and KRA, both under cease-fire with Government since 2011 got engaged in a bloody feud in Kuki inhabited area in Manja town in Karbi Anglong District on October 5, reported The Nagaland Post. Two UKDA cadres identified as Seson Vita and Stephena Dunge sustained serious injuries.
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October - 5 
Police and Army, in a joint operation, dismantled a hideout of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak- Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Baladhan village in the Mahur area of Dima Hasao District on October 5, reports Times of India. SFs managed
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Police and Army, in a joint operation, dismantled a hideout of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak- Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Baladhan village in the Mahur area of Dima Hasao District on October 5, reports Times of India. SFs managed to arrest two suspected militants from the hideout. However, taking advantage of the heavy rain, three hardcore militants, including Achung, ‘captain’ of NSCN-IM, averted arrest by fleeing to neighbouring Tamenglong District in Manipur. SFs also found one 12 bore gun, three grenades and several combat dresses from the hideout. The arrested militants are yet to be identified.
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October - 5 
SFs arrested two People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres on October 5 from a place near Naukhong Wakchinglok under Thoubal District. The arrested militants were identified as Laolinmol Vaiphei alias Momoi alias Moi and Mangleanlal Vaiphei. Upon interro
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SFs arrested two People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres on October 5 from a place near Naukhong Wakchinglok under Thoubal District. The arrested militants were identified as Laolinmol Vaiphei alias Momoi alias Moi and Mangleanlal Vaiphei. Upon interrogation, they revealed that they were asked to plant an IED against security forces (SFs) in Thoubal District. A one .9 mm pistol with magazine, three live rounds, 2 kilograms of plastic explosives and two detonators were recovered from the arrested militants along with recoveries were handed over to Thoubal Police Station.
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October - 5 
Suhag Paswan (23), an alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader hailing from Muzaffarpur District of Bihar, who wanted to set up the organisation's base in Gujarat, was arrested in Ahmedabad District on October 5, reported Zee News.
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Suhag Paswan (23), an alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader hailing from Muzaffarpur District of Bihar, who wanted to set up the organisation's base in Gujarat, was arrested in Ahmedabad District on October 5, reported Zee News. Crime Branch officials said that Paswan, 'zonal committee commander' in Motihari District of Bihar, was involved in more than 20 cases of serious offences such as dacoity, murders, extortion, landmine blasts, etc. Paswan's arrest follows the recent arrest of fellow Maoist Rajesh alias Pavan Dhanraj Rai, a sub-zonal ‘area commander’ in Navsari District on October 3. During the interrogation he revealed the name of his associate Rajan, Police said, adding that Paswan also headed the arms unit of Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)].
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October - 5 
suspected Naga militants sprayed bullets targeting the 15695 down Agartala Express at a place between Bagetar and Lower Haflong stations in Dima Hasao District on October 5, triggering fresh fears of militancy in the once-troubled District in central
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suspected Naga militants sprayed bullets targeting the 15695 down Agartala Express at a place between Bagetar and Lower Haflong stations in Dima Hasao District on October 5, triggering fresh fears of militancy in the once-troubled District in central Assam, reports The Times of India. However, there was no casualty. The incident comes at a time when an accord is set to be signed between Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Dima Halim Daogah Jewel Garlosa faction (DHD-J) and the Government of India next week to form a territorial council for the Dimasas.
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October - 5 
the Assam Chapter Legal Cell of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights on October 5 said that illegal Bangladeshi nationals are the real enemy of the indigenous Muslim people of the State, reports The Sentinel. convener of the Assam Chapter L
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the Assam Chapter Legal Cell of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights on October 5 said that illegal Bangladeshi nationals are the real enemy of the indigenous Muslim people of the State, reports The Sentinel. convener of the Assam Chapter Legal Cell of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights, Anowar Hussain, said, “If illegal Bangladeshi nationals continue to capture our land, get jobs and other benefits, then the original Muslim people of the State will be nowhere. These illegal nationals are posing the real threat to the indigenous Muslim people of the State.”
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October - 5 
The attack on Operation Blue Star Commander Lieutenant General K.S. Brar on September 30, in London, U.K. has prompted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take a closer look at the pro-Khalistan activism and fund-raising by radical Sikh organi
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The attack on Operation Blue Star Commander Lieutenant General K.S. Brar on September 30, in London, U.K. has prompted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take a closer look at the pro-Khalistan activism and fund-raising by radical Sikh organizations supposedly working for welfare of incarcerated Sikh militants, as well as cyber sites openly promoting the Khalistan cause, as reported on October 5, by The Times of India. At least two such organizations, the Sikh Organization for Prisoner Welfare (SOPW) and Punjabi e-paper 'Rozana Spokesman' have come under NIA, which is probing cases involving "active" remnants of Sikh militant groups such as Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The NIA suspects a possible attempt by certain foreign-based pro-Khalistan leaders and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to revive militancy in Punjab, and is probing possible sources of terror financing for the project.
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October - 5 
the British Police have arrested 15 people suspected to be directly or indirectly involved in the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldeep Singh Brar who had led the Indian security forces into the Golden Temple in 1984 to flush
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the British Police have arrested 15 people suspected to be directly or indirectly involved in the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldeep Singh Brar who had led the Indian security forces into the Golden Temple in 1984 to flush out pro-Khalistan militants. Eight of the suspects were detained on October 5; four were picked in the evening of October 4; and another three were arrested on suspicion of having facilitated the illegal entry of the conspirators into the UK. All are being questioned in police stations in London.
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October - 5 
the Jharkhand Government is planning to launch an all-out-war against People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist, before Durga Puja in October, reports The Times of India. The operation against PLFI has been app
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the Jharkhand Government is planning to launch an all-out-war against People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist, before Durga Puja in October, reports The Times of India. The operation against PLFI has been approved at a high level meet on October 5.
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October - 5 
The Sangai Express reports on October 5 that coming out strongly against the killing of a carpenter in a gunfight between cadres of rival Naga armed groups on October 2 at Tamenglong District headquarters, the public, in an unprecedented move, have a
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The Sangai Express reports on October 5 that coming out strongly against the killing of a carpenter in a gunfight between cadres of rival Naga armed groups on October 2 at Tamenglong District headquarters, the public, in an unprecedented move, have asked the armed groups to pay INR 900, 000 as fine to the victim’s family. Jakailung Gangmei (48) was herding his two children, who were playing at the ground model village school, to safety when a stray bullet hit him, killing him on the spot. Sources said the clash was between NSCN-IM and a combined team of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and ZUF.
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October - 5 
The Shillong Times reports on October 5 that Meghalaya Government is facing an uphill task in the run up to the Assembly elections as it has to control the activities of several militant groups in the State. Four main militant groups — Hynniewtrep Na
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The Shillong Times reports on October 5 that Meghalaya Government is facing an uphill task in the run up to the Assembly elections as it has to control the activities of several militant groups in the State. Four main militant groups — Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in Khasi Hills and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) in Garo Hills — can play a crucial role in influencing the outcome of elections if the candidates fall into the ‘temptation’ of making use of these militants to further their cause. There are also minor groups including Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) who are active in the border areas of West Khasi Hills and East Garo Hills. ANVC publicity secretary, Arist Sangma, however said, his outfit, currently under ceasefire, would not meddle in the 2013 election. The HNLC is yet to make its stand clear on the elections while the ANVC-B has already announced that it will initiate mass awareness on adult franchise and democratic rights besides mobilizing a democratic front for the 2013 polls. However, the biggest cause of worry is the recent announcement of GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma that the outfit was ready to support Congress in the election.
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October - 5 
The Telegraph reports on October 5 that illegal immigration and resurgence of northeast India militant groups in Bangladesh will feature at the Home Secretary-level talks in Dhaka. The Home secretary level talks will start from October 15.Union home
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The Telegraph reports on October 5 that illegal immigration and resurgence of northeast India militant groups in Bangladesh will feature at the Home Secretary-level talks in Dhaka. The Home secretary level talks will start from October 15.Union home secretary R.K. Singh, who officials said is likely to be in Dhaka around October 15, is also likely to take up the issue of deportation of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general Secretary’ Anup Chetia during his visit.
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October - 5 
The Telegraph reports that Mizoram Home Minister R. Lalzirliana, on October 5, warned that northeast parts of the State might be declared “disturbed areas”, if the Hmar People’s Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) militants continue to intimidate people of
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The Telegraph reports that Mizoram Home Minister R. Lalzirliana, on October 5, warned that northeast parts of the State might be declared “disturbed areas”, if the Hmar People’s Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) militants continue to intimidate people of the area. Lalzirliana said that the HPC-D cadres were intimidating political parties and the people living under Sinlung Hills Development Council. They were also instructing parties not to field candidates in village council elections to be held on October 18 in 15 villages. The polls to 15 village councils under the hill council were not held along with the rest of the village councils on February 23, owing to intimidation by HPC-D militants. “If the militants continue their violent activities, the area may have to be placed under the control of not only the state police but also paramilitary forces,” he said. No nominations were filed till 3 pm October 4, the last day of filing nominations, prompting the State Election Commission to extend the last date of filing of nominations to October 9.
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October - 5 
The Union Government has floated global tenders to procure about 4,000 specialised "human detecting" night vision devices in the wake of the recent controversial encounter in Chhattisgarh where allegations of killing civilians were levelled against t
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The Union Government has floated global tenders to procure about 4,000 specialised "human detecting" night vision devices in the wake of the recent controversial encounter in Chhattisgarh where allegations of killing civilians were levelled against the Central reserve Police force (CRPF), reports Zee News on October 5. The paramilitary force, through a multi-country tender, wants to procure a total of 3,804 passive night devices (monocular) besides 3,241 binocular devices which will be given to the troops conducting anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations during night as part of the new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implemented by the CRPF recently. The mandatory requirement of these night vision gadgets, according to the tender, is to "detect and recognise human beings within 125-200 metres in star lit conditions without moonlight".
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October - 5 
Three alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including a Pakistani national, facing trial on charges of plotting an attack to disrupt celebrations being held in 2007 to mark the 150th anniversary of the First War of Independence, were acquitted by
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Three alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including a Pakistani national, facing trial on charges of plotting an attack to disrupt celebrations being held in 2007 to mark the 150th anniversary of the First War of Independence, were acquitted by a trial court in New Delhi on October 5, The Times of India reported. Additional sessions judge Savita Rao acquitted Mohammad Hasan alias Abu Qasim of Pakistan and Shafqat Iqbal Mir and Shabbir Ahmed of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the prosecution has failed to prove its charges against them. The Court, however, held the Pakistani national guilty of entering and staying in India illegally. He is to be sentenced next week. The Police had claimed it had arrested the trio in April 2007 from outside Dilli Haat in South Delhi while they were exchanging bags of explosives. All the three had been booked for waging war against the country under the Indian Penal Code and also under the Explosive Substances Act. According to special cell of the Delhi police, accused Abu Kasim was the alleged LeT mastermind who was to carry out blasts in Delhi on instructions from top LeT ‘commander’ Abu Alkama based in Kashmir.
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October - 5 
two persons Chhote Singh and Narayan Gope, both residents of Nathpur village, were arrested under Palkot Police Station in Gumla District. Both were involved in the killing of Kalawati Devi (39), zilla parishad (district level local self-Government i
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two persons Chhote Singh and Narayan Gope, both residents of Nathpur village, were arrested under Palkot Police Station in Gumla District. Both were involved in the killing of Kalawati Devi (39), zilla parishad (district level local self-Government institution) member of the same village, led by ‘area commander’ Parmeshwar Gope on September 29, Pande said.
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October - 5 
a cadre of ST as well as Dawat-e-Islami, identified as Fida Ali (23), was shot dead in Landhi within the limits of Landhi Police Station.
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a cadre of ST as well as Dawat-e-Islami, identified as Fida Ali (23), was shot dead in Landhi within the limits of Landhi Police Station.
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October - 5 
a doctor working at a local psychological and drug rehabilitation hospital, identified as Qadeer Hussain (50), was shot dead at Nazimabad No. 2 within the limits of Nazimabad Police Station.
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a doctor working at a local psychological and drug rehabilitation hospital, identified as Qadeer Hussain (50), was shot dead at Nazimabad No. 2 within the limits of Nazimabad Police Station.
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October - 5 
a man identifying himself as Abu Siyaf, ‘spokesperson’ for the Nabi Hanfi-led militant group, claimed that their men opened fire on the bomber as he entered the building and his suicide vest went off. He added that their men remained unhurt in the bl
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a man identifying himself as Abu Siyaf, ‘spokesperson’ for the Nabi Hanfi-led militant group, claimed that their men opened fire on the bomber as he entered the building and his suicide vest went off. He added that their men remained unhurt in the blast. On the contrary, talking to reporters from an undisclosed location by phone, the TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan responsibility for the attack stressed that the bomber first killed 15 men of the Nabi Hanfi group in the building before blowing himself up. He said the TTP would continue its efforts to eliminate all the members of the Nabi Hanfi group.
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October - 5 
a Policeman, identified as Asim Sohail (40), was shot dead in Frontier Colony within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station.
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a Policeman, identified as Asim Sohail (40), was shot dead in Frontier Colony within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station.
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October - 5 
a power pylon was partially damaged in two blasts at Mian Qalla area of Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) in Charsadda District, reports The News. The explosive devices were attached to the tower of the main transmission line supplying power to Mohmand
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a power pylon was partially damaged in two blasts at Mian Qalla area of Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) in Charsadda District, reports The News. The explosive devices were attached to the tower of the main transmission line supplying power to Mohmand Agency (FATA).
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October - 5 
A special cabinet committee headed by Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar is in negotiations with Balochistan National Party (BNP) leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal and other Baloch leaders, said Parliamentary Secretary Khurram Jahangir Wattoo during a sess
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A special cabinet committee headed by Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar is in negotiations with Balochistan National Party (BNP) leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal and other Baloch leaders, said Parliamentary Secretary Khurram Jahangir Wattoo during a session of the National Assembly on October 5, reports The Express Tribune.
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October - 5 
an accused was killed and two others arrested after exchange of fire between militants and Rangers in Lyari, reported The News. According to Rangers, during a raid near Crown Cinema at Maripur Road the militants opened fire on Rangers which was retal
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an accused was killed and two others arrested after exchange of fire between militants and Rangers in Lyari, reported The News. According to Rangers, during a raid near Crown Cinema at Maripur Road the militants opened fire on Rangers which was retaliated. In retaliation, three suspects were injured. An accused, identified as Hanif, succumbed to his injuries Four Kalashnikovs, TT pistol and hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
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October - 5 
An employee of the Buildings and Roads Department, Abdul Karim, was shot dead by unidentified militant while he was going to office in Khuzdar District on October 5, reported Dawn.
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An employee of the Buildings and Roads Department, Abdul Karim, was shot dead by unidentified militant while he was going to office in Khuzdar District on October 5, reported Dawn.
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October - 5 
another man, identified as Atif (37), was shot dead in his shop at Golimar roundabout within the jurisdiction of Rizvia Police Station. A Police official said that the deceased had no affiliation with any religious or political party, while it seemed
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another man, identified as Atif (37), was shot dead in his shop at Golimar roundabout within the jurisdiction of Rizvia Police Station. A Police official said that the deceased had no affiliation with any religious or political party, while it seemed that he was killed over refusal to pay extortion money.
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October - 5 
Five persons, including a suspect, a Policeman and an Imabargah trustee, were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 5, reported Daily Times. The bullet-riddled dead body of a trustee of the Imambargah Bara Imam, identified as Qama
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Five persons, including a suspect, a Policeman and an Imabargah trustee, were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 5, reported Daily Times. The bullet-riddled dead body of a trustee of the Imambargah Bara Imam, identified as Qamar Allah Ditta (43), was found from his car on Nashter Road within the precincts of Garden Police Station. Ditta was a music composer Pakistan Television Network (PTN) and was abducted on October 3, 2012 from Lyari area. A close relative of Ditta said that the murder was sectarian in nature.
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October - 5 
In an attempt to foil a bid to commit massive killings as militants were planning to carry out major terrorist activities in Karachi, including invasion in Central Jail to get their accomplices released, and attacking their self-acclaimed rival Shia
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In an attempt to foil a bid to commit massive killings as militants were planning to carry out major terrorist activities in Karachi, including invasion in Central Jail to get their accomplices released, and attacking their self-acclaimed rival Shia community people the Anti Extremist Cell (AEC) of Crime Investigation Department (CID) on October 5 claimed to have arrested seven militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), including the outfit’s Karachi Chapter Chief Mehmood Babar, from Mauripur area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh and recovered a heavy cache of weapons from their possession, reports Daily Times. The others were identified as Fahim-ul-Haq alias Bihari, Tahir alias Mota, Abid alias Abbasi, Arif, Enayatullah alias Maya and Rafiq alias Inam. Mehmood Babar had also been arrested earlier and was released in 2008 after facing an imprisonment for at least seven years. The AEC chief Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chaudhry Aslam claimed to have recovered 125 kilogrammes of highly explosive material, seven suicide jackets, a rocket launcher, six rocket shells, two Kalashinkoves, four TT pistols, three 9mm pistols, 50 feet detonator wire, three detonators and hundreds of bullets from their possession. According to details of the planning of arrested alleged LeJ militants, it was revealed that the terrorists first had to hit a van of the school belonging to Shia sect at Mauripur area with an explosive laden vehicle and at the same time, their other accomplices had to attack the Central Jail with another explosive laden vehicle. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) CID Kamran Fazal told media that arrested militants were involved in many cases of sectarian and political killings. He said that during initial investigation, the accused confessed to kill rival persons on the directives of LeJ Pakistan Chief Asif Chotu from Waziristan. DIG Fazal said that most of them had come to Karachi from the northern region and settled in areas where they don't face language barrier, adding, that leaders of the Awami National Party (ANP) were on their hit list, adds The Times of India. Explaining the movement of terrorists and ammunition within the country, Fazal said that all vehicles travelling to the city cannot be scrutinised as it will cause inconvenience to the passengers. He added that much of the weaponry is brought to Karachi in pieces and is assembled here.
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October - 5 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik on October 5 conveyed Pakistan’s concerns to senior American officials on drone strikes in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. “We have a common enemy and we must have a common strategy
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik on October 5 conveyed Pakistan’s concerns to senior American officials on drone strikes in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. “We have a common enemy and we must have a common strategy to fight this enemy… Pakistan is committed with the international community in this fight… and we will hit them hard,” Malik said after a meeting with United States (US) Special envoy Marc Grossman. “Our side has conveyed our concerns regarding drone attacks – the people of Pakistan have been voicing this and we hope that this voice of the people of Pakistan will be heard,” the Minister said. Malik and Grossman also discussed the issue of combating Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs). Malik said Pakistan is implementing a national counter-IED strategy to curb the cross-border movement of ammonium nitrate which is also used in fertilisers and that terrorists use in IEDs. “We have taken every possible measure... we are an agrarian country and fertilisers are important. What we have done we have regulated the movement of fertilisers. We have also strengthened the (relevant) Punishment Act… so administrative and all other steps are being taken.”
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October - 5 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 5 suspects, including Saqib Boxer, a notorious criminal of Lyari gang war, during targeted raids in various parts of Lyari, including Bhagdadi, Nayaabad, Liaquat Colony and other neighbouring a
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 5 suspects, including Saqib Boxer, a notorious criminal of Lyari gang war, during targeted raids in various parts of Lyari, including Bhagdadi, Nayaabad, Liaquat Colony and other neighbouring areas, reports Daily Times. The identities of the other four were not disclosed and the Police took them to undisclosed spot for further investigation.
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October - 5 
Mengal, in his recent appearance before the Supreme Court, criticised authorities particularly the military for Balochistan crisis. Sources said that the Government has decided to gear up political activities in the troubled province as the upcoming
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Mengal, in his recent appearance before the Supreme Court, criticised authorities particularly the military for Balochistan crisis. Sources said that the Government has decided to gear up political activities in the troubled province as the upcoming parliamentary elections draw closer.
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October - 5 
Mujahideen Jaishul Khilafa (MJK), an offshoot of the TTP distributed a pamphlet in Tank District near Waziristan which warned participants of the PTI “peace march” to stay away and that they themselves would be responsible for any loss of “life or mo
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Mujahideen Jaishul Khilafa (MJK), an offshoot of the TTP distributed a pamphlet in Tank District near Waziristan which warned participants of the PTI “peace march” to stay away and that they themselves would be responsible for any loss of “life or money” caused during the rally, reports The Express Tribune. PTI’s Media coordinator Tahir Jamil said that the party did not receive any threat directly from any militant outfit active in the tribal region. However, he said that he would be able to clarify party’s stance on MJK’s threat by evening. The pamphlet with the subject “Imperative warning and announcement” termed PTI chief Imran Khan as an agent of Israel, United States and Britain, who wanted to strengthen the hold of “Jewish and Christian forces” in the tribal area of Pakistan.
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October - 5 
Niaz Mehsud (27), was killed at Sultanabad area within the limits of Manghopir Police Station.
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Niaz Mehsud (27), was killed at Sultanabad area within the limits of Manghopir Police Station.
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October - 5 
one Abdul Baqi Rind was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Karak area of Mastung District.
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one Abdul Baqi Rind was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Karak area of Mastung District.
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October - 5 
Six militants and one soldier were killed in exchange of fire when militants from Afghanistan side attacked a border security post in Gursal area in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 5, reports Dawn. Sources said
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Six militants and one soldier were killed in exchange of fire when militants from Afghanistan side attacked a border security post in Gursal area in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 5, reports Dawn. Sources said that a group of militants attacked Mohmand Rifles border post in Gursal area with heavy and light weapons from across the Afghan border near the posts manned by Afghan troops. Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and the exchange of fire continued for over an hour. As a result, Naib Subedar Umar Daraz Khattak was killed while Naik Sher Aslam Khattak and sepoy Sabiullah received injuries. Official sources claimed that six militants were killed in the exchange of fire. SFs took into custody body of an unknown militant along with three Kalashnikovs and one anti-tank gun from the site of the incident. However, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) central ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan phoned media persons from unknown location and claimed that 17 security personnel were killed and as many injured in the attack.
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October - 5 
The Dawn reports that five volunteers of Akakhel Amn Lashkar were killed and six others were injured in a clash with the militants on October 5, in Bara tehsil in Khyber Agency. The sources said that militants belonging to the banned Lashkar-e-Islam
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The Dawn reports that five volunteers of Akakhel Amn Lashkar were killed and six others were injured in a clash with the militants on October 5, in Bara tehsil in Khyber Agency. The sources said that militants belonging to the banned Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) attacked the office of Amn Lashkar.
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October - 5 
the political agent of South Waziristan said that PTI ‘Peace March’ to the agency’s Kotkai area will not be allowed due to security threats. The political agent told The Express Tribune that the rally led by Imran Khan’s party was dubbed a peace marc
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the political agent of South Waziristan said that PTI ‘Peace March’ to the agency’s Kotkai area will not be allowed due to security threats. The political agent told The Express Tribune that the rally led by Imran Khan’s party was dubbed a peace march and hopefully there will be no resistance from the PTI’s side regarding the decision. He warned that the security situation was not fit to host such a big rally and the decision to not allow it was taken at his own level without any Federal Government involvement.
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October - 5 
the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested at least five alleged target killers from Maripur area and seized four TT pistols and several rounds from their possession. An SIU official said that the arrested suspects were identified
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the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested at least five alleged target killers from Maripur area and seized four TT pistols and several rounds from their possession. An SIU official said that the arrested suspects were identified as Zahid, Shahnawaz, Nadir and Saeed. He informed media they confessed to kill at least a dozen of men and they belonged to a political party, however, their affiliation was not yet disclosed.
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October - 5 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) declined on October 5 to provide security to a Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) peace march to Kotkai town of South Waziristan Agency and declared that PTI Chairman Imran Khan was a westernised and secular man, repo
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) declined on October 5 to provide security to a Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) peace march to Kotkai town of South Waziristan Agency and declared that PTI Chairman Imran Khan was a westernised and secular man, reports Dawn. TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said in a statement that the TTP was an ideological organisation based on fundamentals of Islam and performed all activities in accordance with the teachings of Islam. “Imran Khan is a liberal and secular person and so is his party. Therefore, we deny all baseless statements that we have offered to provide security for his so-called peace rally,” the spokesman said. He said the lives of ‘Mujahideen’ were too valuable to protect a westernised and secular man. The TTP spokesman said Pakistani politicians were of two types—those who are in power like the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) and Awami National Party (ANP), were openly hostile to Islam and Mujahideen and the other category was of those who were not yet in power, like the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) and PTI, but they also were secular and slaves of the West. “Although we consider Imran Khan a secular and liberal person as he himself proudly claims. So being an ideological Islamic organisation the TTP does not need any sympathy from him (Imran),” said the spokesman.
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October - 5 
Three persons, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and an active cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST), were shot dead in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on October 5, reported Daily Times. A bullet-riddled dead body of an MQM act
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Three persons, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and an active cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST), were shot dead in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on October 5, reported Daily Times. A bullet-riddled dead body of an MQM activist, identified Ameen Ahmed (30), was found from Moosa Lane, Lyari within the precincts of Baghdadi Police Station. SHO Sanaullah said unidentified culprits kidnapped the victim on October 4, 2012 and later threw his body in an abandoned place.
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October - 5 
two empty NATO containers en route to Karachi (Sindh) from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District (Balochistan), after unloading goods in Afghanistan were set ablaze by unidentified armed militants on the RCD Highway in Mastung District, reports Dail
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two empty NATO containers en route to Karachi (Sindh) from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District (Balochistan), after unloading goods in Afghanistan were set ablaze by unidentified armed militants on the RCD Highway in Mastung District, reports Daily Times. However, the drivers of oil tankers remained safe, sources said.
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October - 5 
Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suicide bombers were killed in Sarkadna of Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 5, when bombs they were carrying exploded prematurely, reports Daily Times. Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Niaz Sa
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Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suicide bombers were killed in Sarkadna of Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 5, when bombs they were carrying exploded prematurely, reports Daily Times. Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Niaz Saeed Ahmad said the two suicide bombers were killed outside the house of rival TTP ‘commander’ Maulana Nabi Hanfi at Sarakdna. The house was completely destroyed, Police said, adding that parts of their bodies have been found.
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October - 5 
Police on October 5 filed two separate cases against 85 Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leaders and activists of the District unit with Sadar model Police Station in Chapai Nawabganj District, on charge of attacking Policemen, reported The Daily Star. Go
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Police on October 5 filed two separate cases against 85 Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leaders and activists of the District unit with Sadar model Police Station in Chapai Nawabganj District, on charge of attacking Policemen, reported The Daily Star. Golam Mortuza, officer in-charge (OC) of Sadar model Police Station, said a group of ICS activists brought out a procession from Octroy intersection at around 12:15 pm and started obstructing the vehicular movement and vandalising vehicles. On information, a Police patrol team rushed to the spot and tried to stop the procession. At this, the ICS activists attacked the law enforcers with brickbats, forcing them to fire two tear gas shells and charge baton, he said. Later, Sub Inspector Rahmat Ali filed a case against Shafik Enayet Ullah, Golam Mostofa, Shahidul Islam, Selim Reza, Torikul Islam Nayan, Golam Zakaria, Anwar Hossain, Mohammad Hadi, Saiful Islam and Shahidul Islam Shahin under the speedy trial act. He also filed another case against 85, identifying 15 (including the aforesaid ten) accused and keeping the rest 70 unidentified, under separate sections of Bangladesh Penal Code.
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October - 5 
Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) said that the controversial Divi Neguma Bill cannot be passed in parliament without the approval of the Northern Provincial Council (NPC), reported The Colombo Page on October 5. UNP parliamenta
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Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) said that the controversial Divi Neguma Bill cannot be passed in parliament without the approval of the Northern Provincial Council (NPC), reported The Colombo Page on October 5. UNP parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella said it would be unconstitutional to table the bill in parliament without the approval of the Northern Provincial Council. He noted that the 13th Amendment has noted that legislation have to be passed by the provincial council.
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October - 6 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and wanted in a number of murders in West Bengal and Orissa was apprehended by the joint forces from Kandasole forest in West Midnapore District on October 6, reports Zee News. Jhargram Superintend
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and wanted in a number of murders in West Bengal and Orissa was apprehended by the joint forces from Kandasole forest in West Midnapore District on October 6, reports Zee News. Jhargram Superintendent of Police (SP) Bharati Ghosh said Mansingh Murmu alias Sujoy was caught in the forest bordering Orissa following a tip off and is being interrogated.
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October - 6 
a country-made revolver and three rounds of ammunition were recovered from a Tata Magic vehicle near Namtola on October 5 during a security check by the army, reports The Telegraph.
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a country-made revolver and three rounds of ammunition were recovered from a Tata Magic vehicle near Namtola on October 5 during a security check by the army, reports The Telegraph.
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October - 6 
after a break for a considerable period, trouble is once again brewing in Dima Hasao District with Indigenous People’s Forum (IPF), a banner organisation of non-Dimasa ethnic groups, raising its banner of protest against the Centre’s intension to sig
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after a break for a considerable period, trouble is once again brewing in Dima Hasao District with Indigenous People’s Forum (IPF), a banner organisation of non-Dimasa ethnic groups, raising its banner of protest against the Centre’s intension to sign a memorandum of understanding with militant Dima Halam Daogah (DHD).
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October - 6 
Chennai City Police on October 6 arrested 13 persons including a woman who are suspected to be part of a banned outfit, Makkal Jananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi, reports The Hindu. Three of the suspects have been arrested before in 2002 and booked under t
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Chennai City Police on October 6 arrested 13 persons including a woman who are suspected to be part of a banned outfit, Makkal Jananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi, reports The Hindu. Three of the suspects have been arrested before in 2002 and booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) for their involvement in training of firearms with Naxalites [Left-Wing Extremists] in the forests of Uthangarai in Krishnagiri District. Police sources said the group including prime suspects Palani alias Manickam (48), Duraisingavel (51), both from Kundrathur and Baskar (40) from Minjur along with a woman member Ragini (40) and nine other men gathered in the building of a private school in Neelakandan Salai in Kundrathur on the day. According to a senior officer, the 12 men and the woman are part of the Makkal Jananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi which they had formed. “The suspects claim they had gathered to pass a resolution to expel a member identified as Shanti from the party,” he added.
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October - 6 
Daily Excelsior on October 6 reported that Army has started night patrolling in Baramulla District where killing of two Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members (one on September 10 and another on September 23) have forced
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Daily Excelsior on October 6 reported that Army has started night patrolling in Baramulla District where killing of two Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members (one on September 10 and another on September 23) have forced over 200 Panchayat members to resign in panic. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Baramulla based 19th Division of Army, Bipin Rawat, said that the Army has started day as well as night patrolling in Baramulla District. He added that the night patrolling was stopped in the District after the improvement in the situation but now recent killing and insecurity has forced SFs to sanitize these areas. The more focus of the Army during these patrols is around Masjids (mosques) in villages during night prayers as majority of the attacks on Panchayat members took place near the Masjids and around night prayers.
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October - 6 
Dillai Police of Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong District recovered huge catch of arms and weapon from a hide out of KRA who kept a part of its arsenal in their possession after their surrender before the authority in 2011. Police team recovered
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Dillai Police of Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong District recovered huge catch of arms and weapon from a hide out of KRA who kept a part of its arsenal in their possession after their surrender before the authority in 2011. Police team recovered the concealed arms from Phulam Phai village in high altitude of Singhason mountain range.
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October - 6 
Ex-minister and former president of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) and sitting congress MLA, K V Pusa urged Naga organizations to support the ongoing Naga talks and peace process. He said this while addressing the general meeting of South
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Ex-minister and former president of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) and sitting congress MLA, K V Pusa urged Naga organizations to support the ongoing Naga talks and peace process. He said this while addressing the general meeting of Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) at Jakhama in Kohima on October 6.
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October - 6 
In an ambush by suspected militants on October 6, two Army men were reportedly injured at Renjang village under Loktak Police Station in Bishnupur District, reports Assam Tribune. The injured troopers were identified as Lance Naik, Manos Sava and Rif
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In an ambush by suspected militants on October 6, two Army men were reportedly injured at Renjang village under Loktak Police Station in Bishnupur District, reports Assam Tribune. The injured troopers were identified as Lance Naik, Manos Sava and Rifleman, Anil Adhikari.
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October - 6 
in Bijnour District, three persons, identified as Rizwan, Shariq and Ayaaz were arrested from roadways bus station in Dhampur area when they were trying to circulate FICN on October 6. Police recovered 21 fake notes with a face value of 500 each from
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in Bijnour District, three persons, identified as Rizwan, Shariq and Ayaaz were arrested from roadways bus station in Dhampur area when they were trying to circulate FICN on October 6. Police recovered 21 fake notes with a face value of 500 each from their possession.
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October - 6 
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalthanhawla on October 6 expressed concern on the unabated infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals across both the state boundaries in Mizoram and Cachar District in Assam. Talking to a delegation from the adjoining Cachar distr
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Mizoram Chief Minister Lalthanhawla on October 6 expressed concern on the unabated infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals across both the state boundaries in Mizoram and Cachar District in Assam. Talking to a delegation from the adjoining Cachar district in his official residence in Aizawl, Lalthanhawla said at present, the Bangladeshi infiltrators were allegedly involved in at least 25 per cent of the crimes, including murders.
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October - 6 
Nagaland Post reports on October 6 that insurgent outfits in Changlang District had been illegally mining coal, using the proceeds for buying sophisticated weapons from arms dealers based in Thailand and China. On March 26, 2012, Union home ministry
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Nagaland Post reports on October 6 that insurgent outfits in Changlang District had been illegally mining coal, using the proceeds for buying sophisticated weapons from arms dealers based in Thailand and China. On March 26, 2012, Union home ministry wrote to the coal ministry drawing its attention to the illegal mining being undertaken at the 45-km-long Kharsang block by Naga militants. Home ministry also requested the coal ministry to consider taking over all the coal mining operations in the state. “The Arunachal government has taken the necessary steps to ensure that these outfits no longer use the mines,” said Shambhu Singh, joint secretary North East, Union home ministry. Changlang, a hub of insurgent activity, is located close to the China-Myanmar international border, where thousands of fighters belonging to at least nine insurgent outfits from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland stay in well-fortified camps. The weapons possessed by these groups include Kalashinov rifles, Heckler and Koch assault rifles, American M-16 and M-17 rifles, and rocket launchers.
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October - 6 
Scotland Yard on October 6, released on bail nine persons (barring three), including two women, in London (U.K.) arrested in connection with the attack on General of the Operation Blue Star, Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldeep Singh Brar. The New S
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Scotland Yard on October 6, released on bail nine persons (barring three), including two women, in London (U.K.) arrested in connection with the attack on General of the Operation Blue Star, Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldeep Singh Brar. The New Scotland Yard in a statement said "three men - aged 33, 34 and 25 — remain in custody. The remaining nine are now bailed to return in November pending further inquiries". As reported earlier, Brar was attacked in London on September 30.
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October - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 6 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Qazigund on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, reports Daily Excelsior. The IED was defused later.
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 6 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Qazigund on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, reports Daily Excelsior. The IED was defused later.
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October - 6 
the Jharkhand Government is planning to launch an all-out-war against People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as the second-biggest internal security threat after CPI-Maoists in the state, before Durga Puja in October, as reported on Oc
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the Jharkhand Government is planning to launch an all-out-war against People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as the second-biggest internal security threat after CPI-Maoists in the state, before Durga Puja in October, as reported on October 6, by The Times of India. The operation against PLFI has been approved at a high level meet on October 5.
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October - 6 
The Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has shot off a letter to the Telecom Enforcement, Resource and Monitoring (TERM) Cell, Bhopal, seeking action against five telecom operators holding them responsible for issuance of SIM cards to suspected
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The Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has shot off a letter to the Telecom Enforcement, Resource and Monitoring (TERM) Cell, Bhopal, seeking action against five telecom operators holding them responsible for issuance of SIM cards to suspected terrorists, The Times of India reported on October 6. "We have written to the regulatory agency for initiating legal action against the faulty companies," Vipin Maheshweri, chief of MP ATS said, adding, “They should be penalized”. In July 2012, the ATS had issued notices to the chief executive officers (CEO) of Reliance, Vodafone, Tata, Airtel and Idea for not following due procedure while issuing SIM cards. The action was initiated after arrests of alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Indian Mujahedeen (IM) cadres from Bhopal and Jabalpur. Investigations later revealed that accused Sheikh Mujeeb (Gujarat); Aslam (Khandwa), Habeeb (Ujjain,) Sajid (Ujjain), Abu Faizal (Mumbai), Ikrar (Ujjain), Mehboob (Khandwa) and Ezazuddin (Kareli), all from Madhya Pradesh, had obtained over a dozen SIM cards of these companies on fake identities.
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October - 6 
The Pakistani Rangers on October 6 violating ceasefire resorted to firing on the International Border (IB) at Khwara in Samba sector of Samba District, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the Rangers started firing at 8am targeting th
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The Pakistani Rangers on October 6 violating ceasefire resorted to firing on the International Border (IB) at Khwara in Samba sector of Samba District, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the Rangers started firing at 8am targeting the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel who were cleaning grown up grass on the IB. The Rangers continued firing for about 10 minutes till the BSF retaliated from this side. There was no casualty or damage on Indian side in firing by the Rangers.
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October - 6 
The Shillong Times reports that that a covert operation undertaken by Tura Police commandos who crossed over to the South West Garo Hills District resulted in a major gun fight at Salmanpara village in which one Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) m
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The Shillong Times reports that that a covert operation undertaken by Tura Police commandos who crossed over to the South West Garo Hills District resulted in a major gun fight at Salmanpara village in which one Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as Liluti Sangma, was shot dead while a second one surrendered on October 6. The third militant escaped from the site. The well planned operation began during the morning hours when a hardcore GNLA sympathizer, Sabithson Sangma was arrested by Policemen in plain clothes when the former had come to Tura to purchase a mobile phone for a senior militant of the outfit. Police recovered one AK 47 rifle, 40 rounds of ammunition, 5 detonators and GNLA documents from the site of the encounter.
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October - 6 
three Maoists today [October 6] started an indefinite hunger strike inside the Hazaribagh Central Jail to press for their two demands - shifting an ailing inmate to a Ranchi hospital and shifting back Maoist Rahul Munda, who was at Chaibasa Jail befo
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three Maoists today [October 6] started an indefinite hunger strike inside the Hazaribagh Central Jail to press for their two demands - shifting an ailing inmate to a Ranchi hospital and shifting back Maoist Rahul Munda, who was at Chaibasa Jail before being shifted to Hazaribagh, be sent back to the Chaibasa jail, reports Business Standard.
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October - 6 
three Maoists who were on hunger strike in support of fulfillment of their demands called off their hunger strike in Hazaribagh District on October 6. The three Maoists had on October 5 started an indefinite hunger strike inside the Hazaribagh Centra
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three Maoists who were on hunger strike in support of fulfillment of their demands called off their hunger strike in Hazaribagh District on October 6. The three Maoists had on October 5 started an indefinite hunger strike inside the Hazaribagh Central Jail to press for their two demands- to shift Anuradha Sharma, ailing woman Maoist to a better hospital and to transfer Maoist Rahul Munda, who was at Chaibasa Jail before being shifted to Hazaribagh, be sent back to the Chaibasa jail.
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October - 6 
Three persons were abducted by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Laved village under Arki Police Station area in Khunti District on October 6, reported The Telegraph. The Maoists have demanded that the Police hand over
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Three persons were abducted by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Laved village under Arki Police Station area in Khunti District on October 6, reported The Telegraph. The Maoists have demanded that the Police hand over informers to them in return for freeing Surendra Munda (20), Kishore Munda (43) and Hind Munda (53).
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October - 6 
troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector along with Thoubal Police launched joint operation in Waithou of Imphal West District and arrested one United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre, identified as Md Basei Tomba alias Jia UI Rahman alias Keima
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troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector along with Thoubal Police launched joint operation in Waithou of Imphal West District and arrested one United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre, identified as Md Basei Tomba alias Jia UI Rahman alias Keima, on October 6. One .9 mm Pistol with magazine, four live rounds, one electric detonators, 750 grams of explosive with pellets and one mobile phone were recovered from the him who along with recoveries was handed over to Lilong Police station.
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October - 6 
two troopers of 6/8 Gorkha Regiment, identified as Manoj Subhas and Anil Adhikari, were injured after they were being attacked by suspected militants at around 9:30 am on October 6, reports The Sangai Express. A Police source said the incident occurr
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two troopers of 6/8 Gorkha Regiment, identified as Manoj Subhas and Anil Adhikari, were injured after they were being attacked by suspected militants at around 9:30 am on October 6, reports The Sangai Express. A Police source said the incident occurred at Kheljang village under Churachandpur District which is 7 km away from Loktak Project of Bishnupur District. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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October - 6 
Williamnagar Police successfully thwarted a move by the GNLA to transfer extortion money after the arrest of two couriers and confiscation of INR 475,000 from hardware stores of the town on October 6. During interrogation the arrested GNLA workers, i
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Williamnagar Police successfully thwarted a move by the GNLA to transfer extortion money after the arrest of two couriers and confiscation of INR 475,000 from hardware stores of the town on October 6. During interrogation the arrested GNLA workers, identified as Elizer Marak and Tangsengbirth Ch Momin, revealed that the money collected from all the hardware stores of Williamnagar was supposed to be handed over to their new ‘area commander’ Jimmy Ch Momin.
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October - 6 
a man was killed in a landmine blast in Dera Bugti District. According to details, a motorcyclist identified as Omar hit a landmine and died on the spot. Levies Force have registered a case and started investigation.
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a man was killed in a landmine blast in Dera Bugti District. According to details, a motorcyclist identified as Omar hit a landmine and died on the spot. Levies Force have registered a case and started investigation.
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October - 6 
Five members of a peace militia were killed and seven others injured in militants attack in the Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 6, reports Daily Times. Official sources in the polit
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Five members of a peace militia were killed and seven others injured in militants attack in the Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 6, reports Daily Times. Official sources in the political administration said that the militants attacked positions of the peace militia in the Akkakhel area. The volunteers retaliated to the attack. The militants fled after the gun battle.
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October - 6 
unidentified armed men in the Lak Pass area of Quetta District, attacked and torched a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) container carrying goods for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, and injured the driver an
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unidentified armed men in the Lak Pass area of Quetta District, attacked and torched a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) container carrying goods for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, and injured the driver and his assistant. Levies Force sources said a container loaded with goods was on way from Karachi (Sindh) to Afghanistan when unidentified gunmen riding a bike opened fire at it that left the driver and his assistant injured.
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October - 6 
unidentified armed men killed a doctor in Mastung District. Police sources said unidentified gunmen riding a bike opened fire at Dr. Hameed, who died on the spot. The assailants managed to flee the scene.
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unidentified armed men killed a doctor in Mastung District. Police sources said unidentified gunmen riding a bike opened fire at Dr. Hameed, who died on the spot. The assailants managed to flee the scene.
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October - 6 
Unidentified men carrying arms on October 6, gunned down a man and injured a woman on Sariab Road of Quetta in Balochistan, reports Daily Times. According to Police, the assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire on the man in the Musa Colony area o
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Unidentified men carrying arms on October 6, gunned down a man and injured a woman on Sariab Road of Quetta in Balochistan, reports Daily Times. According to Police, the assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire on the man in the Musa Colony area of Sariab. As a result, the man was killed on the spot and a passerby woman was injured. The motive behind the incident is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 6 
unidentified miscreants blew up a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) container through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Jamrud Bazaar in Kyber Agency. However, no casualties were reported.
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unidentified miscreants blew up a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) container through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Jamrud Bazaar in Kyber Agency. However, no casualties were reported.
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October - 6 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) politburo member Ram Karki on October 6 said that Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai is expected to announce his resignation in the next two weeks, reports Nepal News. Karki, who is close to Bhatta
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) politburo member Ram Karki on October 6 said that Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai is expected to announce his resignation in the next two weeks, reports Nepal News. Karki, who is close to Bhattarai, said that there must be consensus between the parties within a fortnight and that PM would resign to pave the way for a national unity Government.
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October - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) base camp located on Gandak River embankment at Basaiya village in Saran District of Bihar was unearthed by the Police on October 7, reports english.samaylive.com. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sujeet Ku
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) base camp located on Gandak River embankment at Basaiya village in Saran District of Bihar was unearthed by the Police on October 7, reports english.samaylive.com. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sujeet Kumar said the Police raided the embankment following a tip off and busted the camp but the Maoists managed to escape.
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October - 7 
a team of Imphal east commando team arrested one UNPC cadre (finance secretary), identified as Poungamdin alias Adin alias Dinrigong, from Hatta Telipati and one mobile phone along with one SIM card on October 7.
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a team of Imphal east commando team arrested one UNPC cadre (finance secretary), identified as Poungamdin alias Adin alias Dinrigong, from Hatta Telipati and one mobile phone along with one SIM card on October 7.
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October - 7 
According to a report published in The Times of India, in Latehar District, in villages, including Garu, Mahuadanr and Netarhat, people are registering Police complaints against the Maoists in large numbers. "People were scared of Maoists and were he
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According to a report published in The Times of India, in Latehar District, in villages, including Garu, Mahuadanr and Netarhat, people are registering Police complaints against the Maoists in large numbers. "People were scared of Maoists and were hesitant to file a police complaint. But, now we have police support and other security support which has strengthened our faith in the policing system. This is why people are going to the police stations without any hesitation to register complaints," Suraj Dev Gupta, a villager, said.
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October - 7 
An extensive fundraising campaign is being undertaken by secessionist Sikh groups in Europe and North America at the instance of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to revive terrorism in Punjab, as reported on October 7, by The Times of Ind
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An extensive fundraising campaign is being undertaken by secessionist Sikh groups in Europe and North America at the instance of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to revive terrorism in Punjab, as reported on October 7, by The Times of India. Sources in security agencies have informed about movement of banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Khalistan Commando Force (KCF), Dal Khalsa and International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) terror groups in western countries with the aim to radicalise Sikh youth by showing them doctored footage of Operation Blue Star and other propaganda materials. They said overground workers of these terror groups were targeting Sikh youths born and brought up in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany and Belgium.
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October - 7 
Bhokta Neeraj Ganjhu, a ‘zonal commander’ of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Pelawal area in Hazaribagh District on October 7. Bhokta, a resident of Hurnali village in Chatra, was in charge
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Bhokta Neeraj Ganjhu, a ‘zonal commander’ of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Pelawal area in Hazaribagh District on October 7. Bhokta, a resident of Hurnali village in Chatra, was in charge of collecting levy in the Districts of Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Chatra and Ranchi, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik said.
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October - 7 
fresh posters of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant outfit appeared in Watergam village of Baramulla District threatening the Panchayat members, Daily Excelsior reported. The militants asked the Panchayat members to resign or face the consequences.
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fresh posters of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant outfit appeared in Watergam village of Baramulla District threatening the Panchayat members, Daily Excelsior reported. The militants asked the Panchayat members to resign or face the consequences.
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October - 7 
Kanglaonline reports that a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre who had allegedly deserted from his camp on October 5 has killed another cadre who was deserting the outfit along with him on October 6 at Khoupum area of Tamenglong District. According
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Kanglaonline reports that a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre who had allegedly deserted from his camp on October 5 has killed another cadre who was deserting the outfit along with him on October 6 at Khoupum area of Tamenglong District. According to the information secretary of the outfit, the two identified as Dibonpou Kamei, a `lance corporal` of Ramgaijeng of Cachar, Assam and Ladjanbung Malangmei had deserted from the outfit along with a gun each. He informed that Dibonpou Kamei was shot dead by Ladjanbung Malangmei. He continued that after deserting the camp, the two in an inebriated condition created chaos at a nearby village injuring two villagers and killing several domesticated animals.
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October - 7 
Maoists have dropped handbills in Bajidpur village in Patepur area in Vaishali District and threatened four villagers with dire consequences, reports Business Standard. SP Upendra Kumar Singh said the Police have seized the Maoists' handwritten pamph
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Maoists have dropped handbills in Bajidpur village in Patepur area in Vaishali District and threatened four villagers with dire consequences, reports Business Standard. SP Upendra Kumar Singh said the Police have seized the Maoists' handwritten pamphlets and investigating the matter.
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October - 7 
New recruits in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are being trained to face hostile situation and exhibit patience, Hindustan Times reported on October 7. The trainees are also acquainted with the latest techniques of policing and making them versant with the
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New recruits in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are being trained to face hostile situation and exhibit patience, Hindustan Times reported on October 7. The trainees are also acquainted with the latest techniques of policing and making them versant with the laws of Indian Panel Code (IPC) and Police rule besides handling of all types of weapons.
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October - 7 
News Track India reported on October 7 that the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has issued fresh life-threatening warning in the State. Poster warnings have been put up at strategic locations in Pulwama (Pulwama District), warning youngsters from exercising t
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News Track India reported on October 7 that the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has issued fresh life-threatening warning in the State. Poster warnings have been put up at strategic locations in Pulwama (Pulwama District), warning youngsters from exercising tolerance towards other religions, an act that the JeM considers as immoral.
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October - 7 
One person identified as Jamshed Khan was arrested with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 450,000 from Mugalsarai railway station in Chandauli District on October 7, reports Business Standard.
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One person identified as Jamshed Khan was arrested with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 450,000 from Mugalsarai railway station in Chandauli District on October 7, reports Business Standard.
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October - 7 
Police have arrested one person, identified as Rayeez, with suspected terror links on October 6, from Mumbai (Maharashtra) airport, according to The Times of India. According to the Police, Rayeez was deported from Saudi Arabia following visa rules v
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Police have arrested one person, identified as Rayeez, with suspected terror links on October 6, from Mumbai (Maharashtra) airport, according to The Times of India. According to the Police, Rayeez was deported from Saudi Arabia following visa rules violation and Mumbai Police informed Kerala Police about his arrival, who acted accordingly and arrested him as he reached Mumbai. He was produced before the chief judicial magistrate in Thalassery in Kannur District of Kerala, on October 7, and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.
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October - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 7 killed two suspected militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Borjhora village in Goalpara District, reports Zee News. SFs recovered a 7.26 mm pistol with 11 rounds of ammunition.
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 7 killed two suspected militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Borjhora village in Goalpara District, reports Zee News. SFs recovered a 7.26 mm pistol with 11 rounds of ammunition.
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October - 7 
SFs arrested two Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) cadres on October 7 at about 9:45 am from Sawombung Thongkhong area in Imphal East District. The two have been identified as Paoting Mahong alias Sazai and Shimmi Awangshi alias Schon.
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SFs arrested two Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) cadres on October 7 at about 9:45 am from Sawombung Thongkhong area in Imphal East District. The two have been identified as Paoting Mahong alias Sazai and Shimmi Awangshi alias Schon.
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October - 7 
SFs on October 7 arrested three Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants in Jengkha under Kheroni Police Station in Karbi Anglong District.
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SFs on October 7 arrested three Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants in Jengkha under Kheroni Police Station in Karbi Anglong District.
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October - 7 
Son and wife of founder Principal of St Peter School, Langol have been injured after some cadres of Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) attacked them inside the school campus at around 9.30 am on October 7. Although the assailants fled the scene immediatel
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Son and wife of founder Principal of St Peter School, Langol have been injured after some cadres of Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) attacked them inside the school campus at around 9.30 am on October 7. Although the assailants fled the scene immediately, locals chased them and captured one of them identified as Thangboi Tung-dim. One .38 pistol loaded with five live rounds was seized from his possession.
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October - 7 
the breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on October 7 asked Chief Minister Mukul M Sangma and NPP leader Purno A Sangma to work together for the sake of lasting peace in Garo Hills.
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the breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on October 7 asked Chief Minister Mukul M Sangma and NPP leader Purno A Sangma to work together for the sake of lasting peace in Garo Hills.
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October - 7 
Tinsukia District administration has initiated steps to clean-up on illegal coal mining in the District under Margherita subdivision bordering Arunachal Pradesh, believed to be the main source of funds for the Maoists and other militant outfits of th
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Tinsukia District administration has initiated steps to clean-up on illegal coal mining in the District under Margherita subdivision bordering Arunachal Pradesh, believed to be the main source of funds for the Maoists and other militant outfits of the State and Nagaland, reports The Telegraph on October 7.
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October - 7 
unidentified militants carried out two nearly simultaneous blasts in two different locations at Haflong town in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. “The first blast took place at around 5.55 p.m. near the Synod Gallery in the heart of the town
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unidentified militants carried out two nearly simultaneous blasts in two different locations at Haflong town in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. “The first blast took place at around 5.55 p.m. near the Synod Gallery in the heart of the town. The second blast took place around 6.25 p.m. near the Sarkari Bagan area, State’s Inspector General of Police-law and Order (IGP-Law and Order), LR Bishnoi said adding some kinds of crude bombs had been used to trigger the blasts.
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October - 7 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘General Secretary’ Anup Chetia, currently lodged in a jail in Bangladesh, is likely to be handed over to India by the end of 2012, reports Assam Tribune. This indication was given by Dhaka saying the procedure
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘General Secretary’ Anup Chetia, currently lodged in a jail in Bangladesh, is likely to be handed over to India by the end of 2012, reports Assam Tribune. This indication was given by Dhaka saying the procedure to repatriate Chetia was underway, a senior Government official told PTI. The issue is likely to be discussed at the three-day India-Bangladesh Home Secretary-level talks beginning in Dhaka on October 14.
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October - 7 
a man, identified as Jamal, was shot dead in Sector 1-D, Orangi Town in the limits of Orangi Town Police Station.
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a man, identified as Jamal, was shot dead in Sector 1-D, Orangi Town in the limits of Orangi Town Police Station.
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October - 7 
“If we are given drones, we will use them responsibly as we used the F-16s,” said Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik, Dawn reported quoting the US media report of October 7 that Pakistan appeared to be changing its position on the strikes. Reh
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“If we are given drones, we will use them responsibly as we used the F-16s,” said Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik, Dawn reported quoting the US media report of October 7 that Pakistan appeared to be changing its position on the strikes. Rehman Malik, who left for Pakistan on October 6-night after a series of meetings in Washington, told reporters he had conveyed Pakistan’s concerns over the drones to senior US officials, although he did not say if he asked them to stop the strikes. Like Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, the interior minister also said that Pakistan had no objection to using drones against militants, it disagreed with the method.
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October - 7 
a man, identified as Munir Ahmad, was shot dead by unidentified armed militants in Paposh Nagar, in the limits of Paposh Nagar Police Station.
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a man, identified as Munir Ahmad, was shot dead by unidentified armed militants in Paposh Nagar, in the limits of Paposh Nagar Police Station.
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October - 7 
a man, identified as Rafique Baloch (25), was killed while another, Burhan (30), injured in a firing incident in Ilyas Goth in the limits of Super Market Police Station.
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a man, identified as Rafique Baloch (25), was killed while another, Burhan (30), injured in a firing incident in Ilyas Goth in the limits of Super Market Police Station.
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October - 7 
a man, identified as Rahim Zaib (24), was shot dead in Orangi Town in the limits of Orangi Town Police Station.
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a man, identified as Rahim Zaib (24), was shot dead in Orangi Town in the limits of Orangi Town Police Station.
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October - 7 
a man, identified as Tabarruk Ali, was killed in Sherpao Colony in the limits of Quaidabad Police Station.
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a man, identified as Tabarruk Ali, was killed in Sherpao Colony in the limits of Quaidabad Police Station.
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October - 7 
A motorcade of anti-drone rally led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan was stopped by the authorities from entering South Waziristan on October 7 and the participants, who had earlier in the day bypassed or removed all roadblocks, tur
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A motorcade of anti-drone rally led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan was stopped by the authorities from entering South Waziristan on October 7 and the participants, who had earlier in the day bypassed or removed all roadblocks, turned back and gathered in Tank town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an adjacent town to South Waziristan border, reports Dawn. Addressing the gathering, Khan threatened to launch a march on Islamabad if US drone attacks on the tribal areas did not stop. “I am not scared for my life and can go on to Kotkai (in South Waziristan, the planned destination of the march), but I care for the security of the people and party workers,” he told the cheering crowd. “We would even go to America to get the drone attacks stopped,” he said as slogans were raised against the government, the US and the drone attacks. “If the drone strikes do not stop, I will give a call for a march on Islamabad,” he said. Khan said the government should announce the names of the people killed in the attacks. “President Asif Zardari should tell the truth to the people about the drone victims and should not consider America as god,” he said. The administration stopped the ‘march’ when it had reached Manzai in the Tank Frontier Region after an overnight stay in Dera Ismail Khan. The marchers carrying party flags and banners removed all roadblocks, including containers and barbed wires, while proceeding from Dera Ismail Khan but had to end the march and return to Tank. Personnel of law-enforcement agencies had been deployed along the road to block the entry of the PTI workers into South Waziristan. According to sources, backdoor negotiations between the administration and PTI leaders were held at Manzai for ending the march before evening. Despite a warning from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Government, dozens of foreigners, including rights activists, attended the rally in Tank. The Government had announced that foreigners would not be allowed to enter the area. Imran Khan said the drone strikes were against Islam, the sovereignty and Constitution of the country and the international humanitarian law because the US missiles were killing innocent people. “I have been greatly encouraged by people’s spirit. Today, the PTI and its workers have written a new history. No other party can dare to think of organising a march to South Waziristan.”
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October - 7 
a Shia man, identified as Muhammad Yaseen, was sprayed with bullets by unidentified militants in Musa Colony in Quetta. “The deceased belonged to the Shia community,” Police said. Following the incident, the Yousafzai Ittehad workers marched towards
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a Shia man, identified as Muhammad Yaseen, was sprayed with bullets by unidentified militants in Musa Colony in Quetta. “The deceased belonged to the Shia community,” Police said. Following the incident, the Yousafzai Ittehad workers marched towards the Balochistan Assembly with the body and staged a sit-in outside the building. They chanted anti-government slogans and appealed to Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudhry to take notice of the killings of innocent people in Balochistan and direct Law Enforcement Agencies to arrest the criminals.
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October - 7 
At least 15 people, including two Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on October 7, reported Daily Times. Two workers of MQM, as Nihal, and Boorul Huda, were shot dead in Chisti Nagar in
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At least 15 people, including two Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on October 7, reported Daily Times. Two workers of MQM, as Nihal, and Boorul Huda, were shot dead in Chisti Nagar in the limits of Iqbal Market Police Station
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October - 7 
Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Chief Talal Akbar Bugti on October 7 announced forming a grand political alliance for General Elections, reports Daily Times. Talking to reporters after a meeting with nuclear scientist Doctor Abdul Qadeer Khan, Bugti expre
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Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Chief Talal Akbar Bugti on October 7 announced forming a grand political alliance for General Elections, reports Daily Times. Talking to reporters after a meeting with nuclear scientist Doctor Abdul Qadeer Khan, Bugti expressed his concerns that he would not be allowed to succeed in his political endeavours. He said that he was in contact with various religious and political elements for the formation of the proposed alliance. He said Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case (August 2006) should be reopened in a Balochistan court.
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October - 7 
Kalakot Police found an unidentified dead body bearing torture marks from Lea Market.
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Kalakot Police found an unidentified dead body bearing torture marks from Lea Market.
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October - 7 
man, identified as Nazeer Hussain, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Kunwari Colony in the limits of Pirabad Police Station.
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man, identified as Nazeer Hussain, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Kunwari Colony in the limits of Pirabad Police Station.
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October - 7 
One Kabir alias Babar was shot dead in Qasba Colony in the limits of Pirabad Police Station
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One Kabir alias Babar was shot dead in Qasba Colony in the limits of Pirabad Police Station
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October - 7 
One Mohammad Saeed, the owner of Shah Flour Mills located on Wah-Bhattar Road at Wah Cantonment in Islamabad, which was allegedly attacked with a hand grenade by militants on the evening of October 6, had received a telephone call from unidentified m
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One Mohammad Saeed, the owner of Shah Flour Mills located on Wah-Bhattar Road at Wah Cantonment in Islamabad, which was allegedly attacked with a hand grenade by militants on the evening of October 6, had received a telephone call from unidentified militants demanding a large sum of money a few days back, reports Dawn. In the attack, an employee of the Mill Mohammad Ramzan (21) was injured. Saeed also confirmed that his nephew Abdul Qayyum Sethi, who also owns a flour mill in the locality, had received the threat call. “The caller demanded a large sum of money and threatened Sethi that he would be eliminated if the demand was not met,” he added.
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October - 7 
Police also found two unidentified dead bodies from Mewashah graveyard in the limits of Pak Colony Police Station.
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Police also found two unidentified dead bodies from Mewashah graveyard in the limits of Pak Colony Police Station.
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October - 7 
Police and paramilitary troops in the Federal Capital beefed up the security apparatus and sounded caution amid reports of terror attacks. The steps were taken to halt possible attempts by suspected militants to cause disruptions in the Red Zone and
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Police and paramilitary troops in the Federal Capital beefed up the security apparatus and sounded caution amid reports of terror attacks. The steps were taken to halt possible attempts by suspected militants to cause disruptions in the Red Zone and Diplomatic Enclave after continuous demonstrations against an anti-Islam film.
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October - 7 
Seven people, including six activists of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and a reporter of Dharti TV Channel Mushtaque Khand were killed and 10 people, including three reporters and Administrator of Khairpur Taluka Municipal Administration (KTMA), inju
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Seven people, including six activists of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and a reporter of Dharti TV Channel Mushtaque Khand were killed and 10 people, including three reporters and Administrator of Khairpur Taluka Municipal Administration (KTMA), injured when armed militants opened fire at a public meeting on the night of October 7 in Sadoro Janwari village of Khairpur District, reports Dawn. Member of National Assembly (MNA) Nafeesa Shah of PPP was scheduled to address the meeting. Sukkur Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Doctor Ameer Shaikh said the incident took place because of an enmity between two groups of Janwari community. However, MNA Nafeesa Shah told reporters that the attack was pre-planned and carried out with some political motives. MPA Syed Bachal Shah of PPP said those killed in the incident were workers of the party. A large number of PPP workers, relatives of people killed and injured gathered at the civil hospital.
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October - 7 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) after the conclusion of the HRCP Council meeting on October 7 expressed alarm at growing intolerance and abuse of belief, continued incidents of enforced disappearance and illegal detention of citizens i
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) after the conclusion of the HRCP Council meeting on October 7 expressed alarm at growing intolerance and abuse of belief, continued incidents of enforced disappearance and illegal detention of citizens in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, proliferation of sectarian violence and a general breakdown in law and order in the country and called these overwhelming challenges to the citizens’ right to life and freedom to practise their religious belief, reported Daily Times. A statement issued said, “The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan is disappointed at the continued enforced disappearances and illegal detention across the country, especially in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This endemic malaise has proliferated in conjunction with the plague-like spread of sectarian violence in Pakistan, which is both widespread and systematic. HRCP said that it views with “acute anxiety the rising intolerance and extremism on the basis of religious and sectarian identity, as a result of growing pandering to religiosity. All aspects of life, including education and the justice system, are being affected. All this amounts to making a mockery of the majority’s belief as well as mocking others’ religious beliefs and indeed the very right to hold these beliefs”. It said instances of religiosity in state institutions are growing. HRCP called upon the authorities to dismantle all sectarian organisations “hobnobbing with militant elements and ensure effective implementation of the ban on militant organisations. Unlike the prevailing practice, the investigation and prosecution of cases of sectarian violence must be given due priority”.
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October - 7 
the Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said that the Government had a clear stance against the drone attacks and considered them illegal and counter-productive, reports Daily Times. Kaira said that the Government was opposing the
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the Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said that the Government had a clear stance against the drone attacks and considered them illegal and counter-productive, reports Daily Times. Kaira said that the Government was opposing the drone attacks from day one and the entire world had also declared them illegal. President Asif Ali Zardari has been persistently raising the issue of drone attacks at various international forums, he added.
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October - 7 
the KPK Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that the Government didn’t create any hurdle in the way of Imran Khan’s march in the settled areas of KPK. He said that police escort and jammers were provided to Imran Khan to avert any unt
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the KPK Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that the Government didn’t create any hurdle in the way of Imran Khan’s march in the settled areas of KPK. He said that police escort and jammers were provided to Imran Khan to avert any untoward incident. Huge contingents of police were deployed in some areas for providing security to the marchers instead of hindering the march, he added.
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October - 7 
the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) while speaking at a public meeting in Quetta demanded the Government to either give equal share to the Pakhtun in all sectors or restore the chief Commissionerate system in Balochistan, reports Dawn. Abdur Ra
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the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) while speaking at a public meeting in Quetta demanded the Government to either give equal share to the Pakhtun in all sectors or restore the chief Commissionerate system in Balochistan, reports Dawn. Abdur Rauf Lala, Abdur Rahim Ziaratwal, Sardar Azam Musakhel and other PkMAP leaders claimed that their party played a vital role in the struggle against dictators to protect constitutional and democratic rights of the oppressed nationalities in the country.
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October - 7 
The participants of a jirga (tribal council) in Khar of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 7 demanded of the Government to end military operation in Federally Administered Tribal Areas as use of force was no soluti
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The participants of a jirga (tribal council) in Khar of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 7 demanded of the Government to end military operation in Federally Administered Tribal Areas as use of force was no solution to the issue of insurgency, reports Dawn. They asked Government to hold talks with all militant groups in FATA for restoration of lasting peace in tribal areas. Tribal elders, religious scholars and political leaders attended the jirga that was organised by Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam – Fazl (JUI-F). JUI-F provincial leader Mufti Abdul Shakoor, former Member of National Assembly (MNA) Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq, Malik Abdul Qadar Khan and others spoke on the occasion.
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October - 7 
The United States (US) on October 7 urged its nationals in the capital, Islamabad, to avoid going to its parts because of possible terror attacks, reported Daily Times. The message posted on the US Embassy website identified “key Government installat
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The United States (US) on October 7 urged its nationals in the capital, Islamabad, to avoid going to its parts because of possible terror attacks, reported Daily Times. The message posted on the US Embassy website identified “key Government installations in the downtown area of the city known as the Red Zone” and a number of local hotels. “The US Embassy in Islamabad alerts US citizens that the Interior Ministry of the local Government issued a general threat alert on possible terrorist attacks in the city on.” It advised “all US citizens to avoid these areas, remain vigilant, keep a low profile, and continue to exercise caution while in Pakistan”.
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October - 7 
Two Army personnel were injured and two vehicles partially damaged when a remote controlled bomb went off on the main road near Risalpur in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 7, reports Dawn. Police said that a remote controlled bomb
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Two Army personnel were injured and two vehicles partially damaged when a remote controlled bomb went off on the main road near Risalpur in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 7, reports Dawn. Police said that a remote controlled bomb planted in the middle of Nowshera-Mardan Road exploded when an Army truck was passing through the area. Two Army men, identified as Arif Mehmood and Mohammad Asalm, sustained injuries in the blast. The Army truck and a passenger vehicle were partially damaged. Bomb Disposal Squad officials said that about one kilogram explosives were used in the blast.
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October - 7 
two unidentified dead bodies, bearing marks of torture, were also found on Jamshaid Road near Madni Heights in the jurisdiction of Jamshaid Quarter Police Station.
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two unidentified dead bodies, bearing marks of torture, were also found on Jamshaid Road near Madni Heights in the jurisdiction of Jamshaid Quarter Police Station.
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October - 7 
unidentified armed militants abducted a Hindu trader, identified as Ramesh Kumar and looted a Gandakha (Jaffarabad District)-bound passenger wagon coming from Jacobabad District of Sindh, on National Highway near Mirpur area of Bolan District, report
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unidentified armed militants abducted a Hindu trader, identified as Ramesh Kumar and looted a Gandakha (Jaffarabad District)-bound passenger wagon coming from Jacobabad District of Sindh, on National Highway near Mirpur area of Bolan District, reports Daily Times.
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October - 7 
Unidentified armed militants shot dead two persons, identified as Nazeer Qadir and Abdul Haroon, and injured another, Muhammad Yousuf, on Sultan Ibrahim Khan Road in Khuzdar District on October 7, reports Daily Times. Qadir was a brother of the Pakis
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Unidentified armed militants shot dead two persons, identified as Nazeer Qadir and Abdul Haroon, and injured another, Muhammad Yousuf, on Sultan Ibrahim Khan Road in Khuzdar District on October 7, reports Daily Times. Qadir was a brother of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Kalat Division President Habib Qadir.
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October - 7 
unidentified militants blew up a power pylon in Mian Qala area of Shabqadar in Charsadda District, suspending electricity supply to four villages of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Police said that at least two kilograms
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unidentified militants blew up a power pylon in Mian Qala area of Shabqadar in Charsadda District, suspending electricity supply to four villages of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Police said that at least two kilograms of explosives were used in the blast.
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October - 7 
unidentified militants blew up gas supply line in Hassanzai area, disrupting gas supply to a number of villages.
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unidentified militants blew up gas supply line in Hassanzai area, disrupting gas supply to a number of villages.
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October - 7 
myrepublica.com reported that analysts watching Madheshi politics term the initiatives taken by Madhesh-based political parties on unification as a positive development. However, they expressed doubt that the process would be an easy task. "It [unifi
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myrepublica.com reported that analysts watching Madheshi politics term the initiatives taken by Madhesh-based political parties on unification as a positive development. However, they expressed doubt that the process would be an easy task. "It [unification among Madhesi parties] is a very difficult task because of the matters regarding leadership, organization and issues," said Madhesi intellectual Bijaya Kant Karna, who is also former ambassador to Denmark. "Unification among Madhesi parties will be strategic one and will be over after achieving a particular objective," said another political analyst Tula Narayan Sah.
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October - 7 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, on October 7, warned former king Gyanendra Shah of cutting facilities being provided by the Government if he tried to take benefit of country’s transition. He also clarified that ownership of ex-king’s parental prope
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, on October 7, warned former king Gyanendra Shah of cutting facilities being provided by the Government if he tried to take benefit of country’s transition. He also clarified that ownership of ex-king’s parental property has been transferred to Nepal Trust and he had no rights to claim the property.
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October - 7 
Police on October 7 arrested a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), Raju (28), along with two pistols and eight bullets at Maachpara in Pangsha upazila (sub District) of the Rajbari District, reports The Daily Star.
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Police on October 7 arrested a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), Raju (28), along with two pistols and eight bullets at Maachpara in Pangsha upazila (sub District) of the Rajbari District, reports The Daily Star.
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October - 7 
a high ranking United Nations (UN) official who visited Sri Lanka recently said that allocation of land and job creation for the people resettled in the conflict-affected areas are the key issues that needed greater attention. "We need to pay greater
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a high ranking United Nations (UN) official who visited Sri Lanka recently said that allocation of land and job creation for the people resettled in the conflict-affected areas are the key issues that needed greater attention. "We need to pay greater attention to human needs of the people being resettled to enhance recovery," said Dr. Ajay Chhibber, the UN Assistant Secretary General. Dr. Chhibber visited Sri Lanka from October 4 - 6 to mark the UN's new 5-year programme framework in Sri Lanka and to assess ongoing programmes of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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October - 7 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has sought assurances from India's central Government for constructive suggestions in negotiating with the Sri Lankan Government on the ethnic issue. The TNA said that it will participate in the Parliamentary Select Comm
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has sought assurances from India's central Government for constructive suggestions in negotiating with the Sri Lankan Government on the ethnic issue. The TNA said that it will participate in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) proposed by the Government to resolve the ethnic issue if the Indian Centre can provide an agenda for talks. A TNA delegation is scheduled to visit India on a four-day tour beginning October 10 to hold discussions with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and other Government officials.
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October - 7 
the Sri Lankan Government is to initiate legal action soon against some former hardcore LTTE cadres. A committee of legal council appointed to look into the pending cases under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) has announced that it has finalized
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the Sri Lankan Government is to initiate legal action soon against some former hardcore LTTE cadres. A committee of legal council appointed to look into the pending cases under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) has announced that it has finalized the prosecution process. Additional Solicitor General Suhada Gamlath has told the media that the Government would file cases against 60 former LTTE cadres in the next few weeks. He has said that the Terrorists Investigation Division (TID) was investigating into 80 more former LTTE cadres based on new evidence received on their involvement in the war.
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October - 8 
In past one month, Gujarat Police have recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) showing value of INR 2.8 million from across the state, including INR 2.618 million counterfeit notes seized in Jamnagar District, as reported on October 8, by The
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In past one month, Gujarat Police have recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) showing value of INR 2.8 million from across the state, including INR 2.618 million counterfeit notes seized in Jamnagar District, as reported on October 8, by The Times of India. The cumulative figure for the last three years is INR 5.5 million. Police suspect that the FICN is used in black market for large transactions where it is impossible to check authenticity of the notes. Himanshu Shukla, Deputy Commissioner of Police (crime) commented, "Malda in West Bengal has been mentioned as the transit point in recent cases. The currency note consignment comes from Bangladesh and reaches major distributors in Malda. From there it travels to various parts of the country, including Gujarat. We have also arrested residents of Malda for peddling the currency”. He added that a team has been sent to West Bengal to investigate further.
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October - 8 
a Forest beat and a divisional office of the Northern Forest Division, Senapati District have remained closed since September 28 following threats from Suspension of Operation signatory, Kuki National Front (KNF). Reliable source informed that the K
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a Forest beat and a divisional office of the Northern Forest Division, Senapati District have remained closed since September 28 following threats from Suspension of Operation signatory, Kuki National Front (KNF). Reliable source informed that the KNF has demanded from the concern authorities of the two offices to either submit their 10 years progress report or to cough up INR 100,000 each as penalty following which the offices have been closed.
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October - 8 
105kg heroin valued at around INR 5.25 billion in the international market and 500 cartridges of Magnum 397 bore revolver valued at around INR 200,000 lakh concealed in cement bags in a goods train that arrived in Amritsar (Amritsar District) of Punj
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105kg heroin valued at around INR 5.25 billion in the international market and 500 cartridges of Magnum 397 bore revolver valued at around INR 200,000 lakh concealed in cement bags in a goods train that arrived in Amritsar (Amritsar District) of Punjab (India) from Pakistan were seized on October 8, reports The Times of India. Deputy Commissioner of customs (rail cargo) Vijay Bahadur Singh informed that they got suspicious when one of their staff spotted broken seals of Pakistan customs and railways on one of the doors of a bogey that contained 488 Elephant brand cement bags. Upon closer scrutiny 4 cement bags were found to be suspicious. "We off loaded the bags and recovered 101 packets weighing around 105 kilogram heroin and 500 cartridges of high-power revolver packed in two bags" he said. "The consignment belonged to a local firm Mohan Communications," he added.
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October - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Budda Gumitanga (25) of Dangasorada panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Chandrapur Police Station limits, was arrested along with an Improvised Explosiv
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Budda Gumitanga (25) of Dangasorada panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Chandrapur Police Station limits, was arrested along with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), from Rupakana square under Chandrapur Police Station in Rayagada District in the night of October 8, reported The Hindu. Along with the IED two detonators were also seized from his possession. Gumitanga was an associate of Maoist leader Nikhil, adds PTI.
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October - 8 
a hand grenade was found at Essar oil pump at Khabam Lamkhai along Imphal-Dimapur highway on October 8. The grenade has been retrieved by police.
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a hand grenade was found at Essar oil pump at Khabam Lamkhai along Imphal-Dimapur highway on October 8. The grenade has been retrieved by police.
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October - 8 
a petrol refill station manager was arrested for providing logistic support to Maoists at Raighar in Nabarangpur District, Police said, reports ptinews.com. A police team raided his house and also seized eight made in China walkie-talkie sets and a f
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a petrol refill station manager was arrested for providing logistic support to Maoists at Raighar in Nabarangpur District, Police said, reports ptinews.com. A police team raided his house and also seized eight made in China walkie-talkie sets and a few mobile sim cards meant for Maoist cadres.
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October - 8 
a team of 116 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel posted at Heirok Litan Makhong Chingdompok recovered bombs and a gun during a search operation at around 6.40 am on October 8. Two hand grenades and a .9mm carbine along with four live rounds were r
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a team of 116 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel posted at Heirok Litan Makhong Chingdompok recovered bombs and a gun during a search operation at around 6.40 am on October 8. Two hand grenades and a .9mm carbine along with four live rounds were recovered by the team inside a water supply project, just around 500 metres away from the BSF Post.
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October - 8 
A team of Gondia District Police had a brief encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kemul village in the District on October 8 after a team went to the village on a tip-off that Maoists were holding a secret meeting
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A team of Gondia District Police had a brief encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kemul village in the District on October 8 after a team went to the village on a tip-off that Maoists were holding a secret meeting there, reports Zee News. Three rifles and 25 live rounds were among other things recovered from the spot.
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October - 8 
a team of Imphal East Commando team arrested two cadres of KYKL-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) from a place near Sawombung Thongkhong Awang Leikai. The arrested militants have been identified as Yambem Manisana Singh and Khumanthem Biken Singh.
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a team of Imphal East Commando team arrested two cadres of KYKL-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) from a place near Sawombung Thongkhong Awang Leikai. The arrested militants have been identified as Yambem Manisana Singh and Khumanthem Biken Singh.
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October - 8 
a team of Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one cadre of Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro), identified as Irom Binoy Singh, on October 8 near Uripok Opposite Oil Pump.
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a team of Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one cadre of Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro), identified as Irom Binoy Singh, on October 8 near Uripok Opposite Oil Pump.
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October - 8 
All Cachar-Karimganj-Hailakandi Students’ Association (ACKHSA) has hailed the historic Dimasa Accord signed on October 8, 2012 which it believes will now accelerate the pace of development of the Dima Hasao District.
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All Cachar-Karimganj-Hailakandi Students’ Association (ACKHSA) has hailed the historic Dimasa Accord signed on October 8, 2012 which it believes will now accelerate the pace of development of the Dima Hasao District.
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October - 8 
an IED was recovered from near a culvert in between Kairenphabi and Thangalawai under Moirang Police Station on October 8, reports Kanglaonline. The IED was later on safely diffuse by a team of the Moirang Police at around 7:30 am.
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an IED was recovered from near a culvert in between Kairenphabi and Thangalawai under Moirang Police Station on October 8, reports Kanglaonline. The IED was later on safely diffuse by a team of the Moirang Police at around 7:30 am.
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October - 8 
Bhawnathpur Police arrested Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] leader, identified as Sevak Ram alias Amarnath, a former ‘area commander’ the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the present member of underground squad of Communist Party of
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Bhawnathpur Police arrested Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] leader, identified as Sevak Ram alias Amarnath, a former ‘area commander’ the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the present member of underground squad of Communist Party of Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), during a raid at the Kaylan forest in Garhwa District on October 8, reported The Times of India. Over 24 cases related to Naxalite activities were lodged against Amarnath with Bhawnathpur Police Station, Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj S, said. Police have also recovered a country-made rifle and 15 cartridges from him.
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October - 8 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) disrupted a Palli Sabha (hamlet level body) meeting and detained officials for several hours before freeing them in Malkangiri District on October 8, reports The Times of India. A group of ov
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) disrupted a Palli Sabha (hamlet level body) meeting and detained officials for several hours before freeing them in Malkangiri District on October 8, reports The Times of India. A group of over 10 Maoists reached the meeting spot in Kankurukonda panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) within Kalimela Police Station limits around 1 pm and detained the officials. "Fifteen officials of different departments were present at the meeting. On seeing the Maoists, seven officials fled while Maoists detained the rest," said a source at Kalimela. Before leaving the meeting spot, the Maoists handed over a list of their demands to officials and freed them on a warning not to hold palli sabha meetings again. The State Government is conducting Palli Sabha meetings as a part of its state-wide campaign titled "gram sabha shashaktikaran karyakram" [Gram Sabha empowerment programme]. Earlier, Maoists had warned against organizing palli sabhas.
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October - 8 
Defence Minister A.K. Antony on October 8, reviewed the coastal security apparatus at a high-level meeting in New Delhi and stressed on time-bound completion of all pending work in this direction, according to Economic Times. Anthony commented,
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony on October 8, reviewed the coastal security apparatus at a high-level meeting in New Delhi and stressed on time-bound completion of all pending work in this direction, according to Economic Times. Anthony commented, "There must be a time bound action plan to complete all pending decisions at the earliest and there has been coordination among the stakeholders towards coastal security…Actions required from other departments and coastal states needs to be monitored closely”. He also asked the Cabinet Secretary to fix time-lines to monitor their performance. The Defence Minister said Navy and Coast Guard have been significantly strengthened and there has been an unprecedented growth in their capabilities. "The assets, infrastructure and manpower have grown and the two services are likely to almost double their capabilities by the end of 13th Plan (2022)," he said. He also appreciated the steps taken for installation of 46 coastal static radars including 36 in mainland and 10 in island territories, saying this would go a long way in identification and monitoring of maritime traffic. Antony directed officials to complete the installation of radars in mainland by November 26, 2012 and in island territories by March, 2013.
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October - 8 
four teenage girls suspected to be Maoists were arrested in Lavari village in Gadchiroli District. Anjali alias Rani Zaduram Kumbre (19) and a minor girl (17), both residents of Lavari village under Purada Police Station were arrested in the night of
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four teenage girls suspected to be Maoists were arrested in Lavari village in Gadchiroli District. Anjali alias Rani Zaduram Kumbre (19) and a minor girl (17), both residents of Lavari village under Purada Police Station were arrested in the night of October 8
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October - 8 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has booked the U.K. based Dalbir Bains and Joga Singh of BKI under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for sending funds to Punjab, reports dnaindia.com.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has booked the U.K. based Dalbir Bains and Joga Singh of BKI under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for sending funds to Punjab, reports dnaindia.com.
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October - 8 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources confirmed that BKI still has a large network of sleeper cells across Punjab. BKI’s two top leaders, Wadhwa Singh and Mehal Singh, were making a “determined effort” to revive the 1980s-style militancy in Pun
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources confirmed that BKI still has a large network of sleeper cells across Punjab. BKI’s two top leaders, Wadhwa Singh and Mehal Singh, were making a “determined effort” to revive the 1980s-style militancy in Punjab, as reported on October 8, by Asian Age. Both Wadhwa Singh and Mehal Singh were believed to be in Pakistan recently, are also learnt to have made some trips to Germany, where too the BKI is said to have a large network of sympathisers, in order to raise funds for the organisation. Intelligence officials have told the NIA that in Pakistan Wadhwa Singh and Mehal Singh had regular meetings with top ISI officials, who have pledged full support to them.
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October - 8 
November 26, 2011 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) blast key handler and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Jundal was remanded on October 8, in the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) custody till October 20, 2012 by a Delhi court, reports IBNLive.
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November 26, 2011 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) blast key handler and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Jundal was remanded on October 8, in the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) custody till October 20, 2012 by a Delhi court, reports IBNLive. The anti-terror agency had sought Jundal's custody saying he is required to be thoroughly interrogated. NIA had been seeking Jundal's custody in connection with an FIR registered earlier this year (2012) following unearthing of a LeT’s conspiracy for terror strikes across India.
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October - 8 
on October 8, Border Security Force (BSF) had also recovered 2 kilogram heroin from near India-Pakistan International Boarder (IB) in Khalra of Tarn Taran District.
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on October 8, Border Security Force (BSF) had also recovered 2 kilogram heroin from near India-Pakistan International Boarder (IB) in Khalra of Tarn Taran District.
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October - 8 
Pakistani smugglers have found a new way to smuggle goods, through Rajasthan border which they find safe for smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and weapon consignment and drugs into the Indian territory; especially the border adjoining Ganga
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Pakistani smugglers have found a new way to smuggle goods, through Rajasthan border which they find safe for smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and weapon consignment and drugs into the Indian territory; especially the border adjoining Ganganagar, Barmer and Jaisalmer Districts, as reported on October 8, by The Times of India. After receiving the information the Border Security Force (BSF) has become very alert and has launched a special campaign and sensitive places are being identified and additional staff being deployed along with surveillance equipments
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October - 8 
President of N C Hills Indigenous Forum (NCHIF), student wing of Indigenous People Forum (IPF), Hlima Keivom, said, ‘The Government of Assam has changed the neutral name of the district from North Cachar Hills into Dima Hasao on 30th March, 2010, am
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President of N C Hills Indigenous Forum (NCHIF), student wing of Indigenous People Forum (IPF), Hlima Keivom, said, ‘The Government of Assam has changed the neutral name of the district from North Cachar Hills into Dima Hasao on 30th March, 2010, amidst stiff opposition of the non-Dimasa communities. The literal meaning of “Dima Hasao” is a land of Dimasa. But in reality the N. C. Hills is a land of many ethnic communities since time immemorial’ He further warned, ‘before any peace pact for a Territorial Council or whatsoever is signed by the Government with the militant group of the DHD(J), the concerned Government should not make another big mistake as it had done in the past.
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October - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres including a woman along with explosives during a search operation at Thoubal Bazar on October 8, Kanglaonline. They were identified as Thokchom Sambi alias Khamba alias Jack and
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres including a woman along with explosives during a search operation at Thoubal Bazar on October 8, Kanglaonline. They were identified as Thokchom Sambi alias Khamba alias Jack and Manyengbam ningol Ningthoujam ongbi Memacha alias Omita alias Thoibi Devi. The recovered items include one improvised explosive device (IED) wrapped by newspapers weighing approximately 5 kilograms, one Alkaline battery pack, one booster, a milky white remote control and two electric detonators inserted in a metal pipe, one Chinese hand grenade concealed inside a lady hand bag, one Mobile handset and a voter ID card in the name of the woman. The two also revealed that the IED was brought for the purpose of attacking the SFs in Thoubal District.
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October - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant at Medhikona under Dhupdhara Police Station in Goalpara District on October 8, reports The Sentinel.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant at Medhikona under Dhupdhara Police Station in Goalpara District on October 8, reports The Sentinel.
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October - 8 
Security Forces on October 8 arrested a United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) militant, Jina Kapat, at Wagun village in Namsai sub-division of Lohit District, reports The Telegraph. A .32mm US-made pistol and ammunition were recovered from him.
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Security Forces on October 8 arrested a United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) militant, Jina Kapat, at Wagun village in Namsai sub-division of Lohit District, reports The Telegraph. A .32mm US-made pistol and ammunition were recovered from him.
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October - 8 
SFs arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Nokmey Hakun, at Margherita railway station in Tinsukia District recently
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SFs arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Nokmey Hakun, at Margherita railway station in Tinsukia District recently
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October - 8 
SFs on October 8 recovered a hand grenade was recovered from District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) colony in Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District.
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SFs on October 8 recovered a hand grenade was recovered from District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) colony in Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District.
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October - 8 
the ‘Chairman’ of the Progressive faction of Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), M Paliba on the eve of the 35th anniversary of the party has declared that it will begin targeting local Security forces also, besides central force
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the ‘Chairman’ of the Progressive faction of Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), M Paliba on the eve of the 35th anniversary of the party has declared that it will begin targeting local Security forces also, besides central forces. Saying that both central and local forces are acting like terrorists, the anniversary message said local forces have no respect for human rights and they have no qualms in extinguishing precious lives. Quoting the recent Supreme Court admission of a petition on fake encounters Palliba said, Manipur is in the second position in fake encounters next to Uttar Pradesh and chief minister Ibobi must be held responsible for it. The outfit observes its ‘raising day’ on October 9 each year.
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October - 8 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers killed one person who was trying to exfiltrate into Pakistan from border pillar number 521/1 located at the International Border in Mohangarh area of Jaisalmer District on October 8, reports The Times of India
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers killed one person who was trying to exfiltrate into Pakistan from border pillar number 521/1 located at the International Border in Mohangarh area of Jaisalmer District on October 8, reports The Times of India. INR 1,470, a wire cutter and an old Gujarat Gas Comapany ID card were recovered from him. The name Jagmal Ram Mahendria is written on the ID. Whether the ID card belonged to the deceased or someone else is yet to be known. The security agencies suspect that the person could be an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, who was trying to cross the border with some special objective.
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October - 8 
The Central and Assam Governments on October 8 signed a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with the two factions of Dima Hasao District based Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), reports Nagaland Post. Both Union Home Minister (UHM), Sushil kumar Shinde and State Ch
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The Central and Assam Governments on October 8 signed a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with the two factions of Dima Hasao District based Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), reports Nagaland Post. Both Union Home Minister (UHM), Sushil kumar Shinde and State Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi were present when the MoS were signed. According to the MoS, DHD factions will dissolve their outfits within six months. “Signing of the MoS with both factions of DHD marks the culmination of the peace overtures of the government and it is expected that DHD-J [Jewel Garlosa faction of Dima Halim Daogah] and DHD-N [Dilip Nunisa faction of Dima Halim Daogah] shall join the peaceful, democratic political process as established by the law, which will usher in a new era of hope and prosperity in Dima Hasao District,” UHM, Shinde said. The State Government has agreed to reorganise the existing Autonomous District into three administrative units for better development management. Further, under the agreement, increasing the restructured council’s membership too has been agreed in principle, apart from transferring 39 administrative responsibilities to the council.
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October - 8 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has decided to purchase advanced versions of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that will be operated and run by the force itself without taking help from any external agency, reports Indian Express on October 8.
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has decided to purchase advanced versions of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that will be operated and run by the force itself without taking help from any external agency, reports Indian Express on October 8. The UAVs are expected to help combat the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and lift real-time images. They can function in extremely windy and rainy conditions and have the capacity to be deployed within an hour of any operation announced by the Security Forces (SFs), thereby giving them an edge. CRPF officials said they were looking for a system which can’t be hacked or diverted by sending out false crash signals. Live images lifted by the UAV would be viewed on laptops and palm-tops. Currently, the CRPF uses Netra — mini UAV’s — developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) which is said to have its limitations when used in dense forests.
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October - 8 
the Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad said that all security arrangements for smooth conduct of Block Development Council (BDC) polls across the State on November 7 have been put in place. "We shall make sure that there are no untoward in
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the Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad said that all security arrangements for smooth conduct of Block Development Council (BDC) polls across the State on November 7 have been put in place. "We shall make sure that there are no untoward incidents during the conduct of polls to 143 Councils in the State and all the Panches (member of Panchayat, village level local self Government institution), Sarpanches (head of Panchayat) are able to exercise their franchise without any trouble", he said. The 143 BDCs included 77 in Kashmir valley and 66 in Jammu region. "The State Government had also successfully completed the Panchayat polls in July, 2011 despite militants' threat and the polling percentage was more than 80%. Therefore, there is no doubt that we shall be able to conduct the polls for electing this second tier of Panchayati Raj System without any difficulty", he added. As per the latest rolls, the Electoral College for the BDC polls comprised 29402 Panches and 4098 Sarpanches in the State. Out of a total of 4098 Sarpanches, 2145 were in Kashmir division and 1953 in Jammu division while out of 29,402 Panches, 15,767 were in Kashmir division and 13,635 in Jammu division. This would be the second tier of the Panchayats after the election of Panches and Sarpanches. The elections will be held on non-party basis, like the Panchayat elections. The chairperson of these BDC would be the members of the District Development Boards.
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October - 8 
The Government should be spending more time in development works than deploying paramilitary forces in the Agency areas of Visakhapatnam District, Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh said and called upon the tribal people to participat
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The Government should be spending more time in development works than deploying paramilitary forces in the Agency areas of Visakhapatnam District, Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh said and called upon the tribal people to participate in developmental activities and not support the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu on October 8. He was addressing tribal farmers of Paderu Agency area at Konthili village in Hukumpeta mandal in the District. The Union Minister invited the Maoists to participate in the Panchayat [local self-government) process and help the community in taking up development works. Asserting that the Government was always willing to hold talks with any group, he said that the Union Home Minister had clarified that the Maoists need not lay down arms to participate in the talks. “We have to defeat Maoists politically, psychologically and through development,” the minister said adding Maoists are against democracy.
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October - 8 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 8 said that 2,305 persons have been declared "missing" in the State, Daily Excelsior reported. "As per the inputs furnished by the concerned District Development Commissioners, 2,305
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 8 said that 2,305 persons have been declared "missing" in the State, Daily Excelsior reported. "As per the inputs furnished by the concerned District Development Commissioners, 2,305 persons have been declared missing," Abdullah said in a written reply to a question in the State Legislative Assembly. Omar also said FIRs have been registered in 182 cases while "missing reports" have been lodged in most of the remaining cases. He said all out efforts are being by the concerned agencies to trace the missing persons. On the setting up of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Omar said he had shared the idea of having such a commission with the House during the Budget session of the Assembly in 2011. "The constitution of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir would require wider consultation and a broad consensus among all the stake holders," he added.
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October - 8 
the Jharkhand Government formally launched an offensive against People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist in Khunti, Simdega, and Gumla District. Battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Jag
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the Jharkhand Government formally launched an offensive against People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist in Khunti, Simdega, and Gumla District. Battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Jaguar and Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) reached Khunti, Simdega, and Gumla, the strongholds of the PLFI. Home to 30,000-odd tribals, Khunti is a haven for PLFI rebels who have killed 96 persons in past 10 months.
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October - 8 
The Mizoram election department has completed the first phase of summary revision of electoral rolls of Bru refugees inmates in relief camps of North Tripura District, reports Business Standard. Bru refugees have been staying in the North Tripura cam
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The Mizoram election department has completed the first phase of summary revision of electoral rolls of Bru refugees inmates in relief camps of North Tripura District, reports Business Standard. Bru refugees have been staying in the North Tripura camps since late 1997.
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October - 8 
The People’s Revolutionary Party Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-Pro) has claimed in a statement signed by its Senior Publicity Officer, department of publicity and propaganda that the outfit’s Cobra Task Force Unit 5 was behind the attack on a convoy
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The People’s Revolutionary Party Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-Pro) has claimed in a statement signed by its Senior Publicity Officer, department of publicity and propaganda that the outfit’s Cobra Task Force Unit 5 was behind the attack on a convoy of the Chandel Superintendant of Police on October 4 at a place in between Moreh and Khudengthabi. The statement has also claimed that its Cobra Task Force Unit 2 was behind the September 23 bomb explosion near the Teddim ground.
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October - 8 
The Sangai Express reports that People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has launched another improvised explosive device (IED) attack on Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at around 6.30 am on October 8 at Khumbong-Moidangpok junction near Leirembi Lampak in Imphal
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The Sangai Express reports that People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has launched another improvised explosive device (IED) attack on Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at around 6.30 am on October 8 at Khumbong-Moidangpok junction near Leirembi Lampak in Imphal West. A Police source said a high intensity explosive was triggered just when a convoy team of 28 AR stationed at 9 Sector Headquarters at New Keithelmanbi crossed the area in the morning. However, no casualty has been reported. The AR convoy team, consisting two Gypsys and a mini-truck, was heading towards Imphal.
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October - 8 
The Sangai Express reports that People's United Liberation Front (PULF) faction led by Kazi Umar has been disbanded after its 16 activists including women surrendered to the State during a ‘home-coming ceremony’ held at Mantripukhri on September 26.
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The Sangai Express reports that People's United Liberation Front (PULF) faction led by Kazi Umar has been disbanded after its 16 activists including women surrendered to the State during a ‘home-coming ceremony’ held at Mantripukhri on September 26. Notably, 114 cadres of different militant groups surrendered before the Chief Minister during the ‘home-coming ceremony’ though none of the names and details of the surrendered cadres were divulged. After working as a leader of PULF for 18 years, Tayeb Ali alias Tabe alias Kazi Umar came back home at Kwakta Khuman following his formal surrender on September 26.
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October - 8 
The Security Forces (SFs) foiled a major bid of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by recovering a 10-kilogram tiffin bomb hidden beneath the soil on a road near Dornapal in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports daijiworld.com quoting
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The Security Forces (SFs) foiled a major bid of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by recovering a 10-kilogram tiffin bomb hidden beneath the soil on a road near Dornapal in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports daijiworld.com quoting IANS. A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) spotted some fuse wire near Murliguda on Konta-Banda Road and immediately pressed bomb disposal squad into action which dug up the road and recovered the 10 kilogram crude tiffin bomb, Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Shandilya said. Fuse wire and detonators were also recovered from the site.
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October - 8 
The Shillong Times reports that the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) suffered a twin blow on October 8 when two of its hardcore cadres, identified as Terak N Sangma and Saleng M Sangma, were shot dead at Gairong Wageasi near Kharkutta in North Ga
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The Shillong Times reports that the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) suffered a twin blow on October 8 when two of its hardcore cadres, identified as Terak N Sangma and Saleng M Sangma, were shot dead at Gairong Wageasi near Kharkutta in North Garo Hills District. Police recovered an AK-47 rifle with two magazines and ammunition, four mobile phones, camouflage dress and GNLA identity cards from the two senior cadres.
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October - 8 
The Shillong Times reports that unknown armed persons abducted a Government officer working in the Sericulture department while he was on his way to his work place from Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District to Bajengdoba in North Garo Hills District
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The Shillong Times reports that unknown armed persons abducted a Government officer working in the Sericulture department while he was on his way to his work place from Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District to Bajengdoba in North Garo Hills District in the morning of October 8. The vehicle carrying the officer was moving from Tikrikilla towards the Bolsong state road when a group of five to six masked men with weapons came out of the bushes at Gapuli reserve forest, near Tikrikilla and abducted the officer. Suspicion has fallen on the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and even Assam-based Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) that operates in the area. The Police have also not ruled out the involvement of local criminals in the abduction.
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October - 8 
the South West Khasi Hills Police arrested ‘area commander’ of Rajaju, identified as Mesonath D Sangma, and his accomplice after receiving specific information about the presence of militants near Tinpul. The Police also confiscated a mobile phone an
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the South West Khasi Hills Police arrested ‘area commander’ of Rajaju, identified as Mesonath D Sangma, and his accomplice after receiving specific information about the presence of militants near Tinpul. The Police also confiscated a mobile phone and a demand note from Mesonath’s possession.
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October - 8 
Two men, identified as Barjinder Singh Sangha and Mandeep Singh Sandhu, were produced in court in London on October 8, as prime suspects after the Scotland Yard linked them to the attack on Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldeep Singh Brar, who'd led t
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Two men, identified as Barjinder Singh Sangha and Mandeep Singh Sandhu, were produced in court in London on October 8, as prime suspects after the Scotland Yard linked them to the attack on Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldeep Singh Brar, who'd led the Army action (Operation Blue Star) against Sikh militants in the Golden Temple, reports The Times of India.
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October - 8 
unidentified miscreants lobbed petrol bombs at Gorkha High School, Upper Shillong, at around 9 pm on October 8. Police are yet to ascertain who were behind the incident.
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unidentified miscreants lobbed petrol bombs at Gorkha High School, Upper Shillong, at around 9 pm on October 8. Police are yet to ascertain who were behind the incident.
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October - 8 
Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir has dramatically improved. Chidambaram said, “I don't agree that situation is bad. I think the situation has dramatically improved over the last two years. It
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Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir has dramatically improved. Chidambaram said, “I don't agree that situation is bad. I think the situation has dramatically improved over the last two years. It’s still some way to go and I think the State Government must address the issue of law and order very firmly. Only a very small section continues to talk about secession and freedom and that kind of thing. There is no resonance for that among the people... The people are looking to jobs, to investment, to growth, to opportunities, to goods and to services… I agree that more investment should flow into Jammu and Kashmir." Zee News reported that 2916 youth, almost half of them hailing from different areas of Srinagar, got employment in Police during 16 special recruitment rallies conducted since 2010. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the State Legislative Assembly, "As many as 2,916 youth were recruited as constables during the recruitment drives conducted in Police department since 2010." As per the information, the highest number of 1,378 youths were recruited in the seven recruitment rallies conducted in the different constituencies of Srinagar between January 12, 2011, to May 6, 2012. Four more such drives were conducted at Akhnoor, Nagrota, Reasi and Udhampur in Jammu region in 2012, recruiting a total of 494 youth in the Police department. The special recruitment drives at the level of constables are being conducted in the Police department, pursuant to the cabinet decision taken on December 4, 2009. As per the cabinet decision, the State Police would undertake special recruitment drives in the under-represented areas in the state, for completing the recruitment process at the level of constabulary in the time bound manner.
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October - 8 
a Bengali man, identified as Anwar Hussain (41), was shot dead at Bawani Chali, SITE within the limits of SITE-A Police Station.
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a Bengali man, identified as Anwar Hussain (41), was shot dead at Bawani Chali, SITE within the limits of SITE-A Police Station.
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October - 8 
a cadre of ASWJ died during treatment at the Aga Khan Hospital. Police officials said that the victim was injured in a targeted attack at his shop in Orangi Town on October 5, 2012.
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a cadre of ASWJ died during treatment at the Aga Khan Hospital. Police officials said that the victim was injured in a targeted attack at his shop in Orangi Town on October 5, 2012.
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October - 8 
a man, identified as Zahid (30), was killed at Bengali Morr area within the jurisdiction of Gulshan-e-Maymar Police Station while he was on his way to home after closure of his shop in the same area.
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a man, identified as Zahid (30), was killed at Bengali Morr area within the jurisdiction of Gulshan-e-Maymar Police Station while he was on his way to home after closure of his shop in the same area.
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October - 8 
A teenage boy, identified as Jalaluddin, was killed and around 15 people, including four Policemen, were injured in a bomb blast targeting a Police check post on Double Road in Quetta on October 8, reported Daily Times. According to Police sources, a
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A teenage boy, identified as Jalaluddin, was killed and around 15 people, including four Policemen, were injured in a bomb blast targeting a Police check post on Double Road in Quetta on October 8, reported Daily Times. According to Police sources, a bomb attached to a bicycle on Double Road exploded outside Urban Planning and Development Office. As a result, 16 people were injured, including four Policemen. Later, a Jalaluddin succumbed to his injuries. United Baloch Army (UBA) claimed responsibility for the attack. UBA spokesman Mazar Baloch telephoned news organisations from an undisclosed location and claimed the responsibility.
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October - 8 
an unidentified dead body of a man was found from Furniture Market within Aram Bagh Police remits. Police officials said that the victim’s hands and legs were tied with a rope and was shot multiple times after being abducted.
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an unidentified dead body of a man was found from Furniture Market within Aram Bagh Police remits. Police officials said that the victim’s hands and legs were tied with a rope and was shot multiple times after being abducted.
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October - 8 
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while hearing a petition of the Balochistan High Court Bar Association on the law and order situation and human rights violations in the restive province at the Quetta registry of Supreme Court on October 8 ob
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while hearing a petition of the Balochistan High Court Bar Association on the law and order situation and human rights violations in the restive province at the Quetta registry of Supreme Court on October 8 observed that the Government should take the Balochistan issue seriously and come up with a workable solution to the crisis, reports Dawn. The chief justice again ordered the Federal Government and the Frontier Corps (FC) to recover all missing persons and produce them before the court as soon as possible. The court asked the Deputy Attorney General to submit by October 13, 2012 a detailed report on situation in Dera Bugti District. The chief justice said law-enforcement agencies should strictly adhere to Article 9 of the Constitution to ensure that the life and property of citizens were protected.
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October - 8 
Five persons, including a Shia man and a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), was killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 8, reported Daily Times. In the first incident, a Shia man, identified as Qamber Naqvi (30), associated w
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Five persons, including a Shia man and a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), was killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 8, reported Daily Times. In the first incident, a Shia man, identified as Qamber Naqvi (30), associated with Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) was shot dead in a sectarian attack at an inquiry office in Nazimabad within the precincts of Rizvia Police Station.
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October - 8 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti while inaugurating the Islamic Banking Branch of Bank of Khyber in Islamabad on October 8 said his Government would support Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan if he held dialogue with
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti while inaugurating the Islamic Banking Branch of Bank of Khyber in Islamabad on October 8 said his Government would support Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan if he held dialogue with the leaders of banned militant outfits for peace, reports Dawn. Hoti said Imran was a leader of a political party and since there was a democratic Government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, every political party, including PTI, had complete freedom to carry out healthy political activities in the province. The Chief Minister said if militant outfits accepted the country’s law and the Constitution and gave up violence, there was no harm in holding dialogue with them. He said the Provincial Government provided Imran and participants of his peace march with complete security all the way to Tank, the District bordering South Waziristan Agency. He said his Government never stated political process was not the solution of militancy. “We believe political process is the only solution to this problem by which we can ensure peace and protection of the country,” he said.
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October - 8 
The Capital Police on the night of October 8 started collecting information about all employees working in key Government installations in the high-security Red Zone, including the Parliament Lodges; sources in the Police Department told the media, r
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The Capital Police on the night of October 8 started collecting information about all employees working in key Government installations in the high-security Red Zone, including the Parliament Lodges; sources in the Police Department told the media, reports Dawn. The sources said an intelligence report shared with the Interior Ministry had warned that militants were planning to target the Government installations and hotels located in the zone. After the intelligence report, the Ministry issued a threat alert to the Capital Police and other Departments concerned on October 6, 2012 according to the sources. The alert reached the Police on October 7, 2012 added sources. The sources said the intelligence report had warned that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TPP) could target the Diplomatic Enclave, Government installations, official residences and the hotels. There were also reports that the militants had penetrated into the city to carry out terror activities and they may also get help from their ‘accomplices’ in the Red Zone. In response to the threat alert, the city circle police launched the survey during which all government installations and its official residences would be combed, the sources added. A senior police officer on the condition of anonymity told Dawn that they had started combing the area and were conducting the survey to collect details about those working in different offices or residing in the Government colonies. “Each and every person living in the colonies or official quarters, including Parliament Lodges, Gulshan-e-Jinnah and the provincial and Kashmir houses, will be checked and their details verified,” he said. Also, a meeting chaired by Faisal Karim Kundi, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly decided that no armed guards of Member of National Assembly’s (MNAs) or Senators would be allowed into the Parliament building.
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October - 8 
The Government on October 8 introduced two important bills in the National Assembly regarding accountability and fair trial and to regulate the powers of Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies, reported Daily Times. Both the bills were moved by La
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The Government on October 8 introduced two important bills in the National Assembly regarding accountability and fair trial and to regulate the powers of Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies, reported Daily Times. Both the bills were moved by Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Farooq H Naek, and were sent to the Standing Committee on Law and Justice for deliberations. The Investigation for Fair Trial Bill is aimed at preventing the arbitrary use and abuse of interception powers, particularly by the Intelligence Agencies, and force them to abide by the law. The opposition members expressed reservations on bringing a new accountability bill instead of presenting the earlier bill that was pending with the Committee. The law minister said that the previous bill had been withdrawn under the rules and with the permission of the Speaker. If the opposition has any reservations about the present bill, it should deliberate on the bill at the committee meeting, he added. He said the House waited for that bill for more than two years while the “draconian” accountability law of Musharraf era had been in vogue, which was opposed by both the Government and the opposition. “We want a transparent bill that is not used for persecution and victimisation of anyone. Both the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) suffered due to the accountability law of Musharraf regime,” he said. Naek said that all the proceedings and actions regarding withdrawal of the previous bill and introduction of the new one were according to rules.
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October - 8 
the leader of Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Talal Bugti during a press conference at the National Press Club in Islamabad demanded the Government to get rid of FC. “The fate of FC should be similar to that of ‘Federal Security Force’ created by Zulfikar
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the leader of Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Talal Bugti during a press conference at the National Press Club in Islamabad demanded the Government to get rid of FC. “The fate of FC should be similar to that of ‘Federal Security Force’ created by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and was finished off by General Zia-ul Haq,” he said adding the Police should be responsible for controlling law and order in city areas. Talal Bugti said that instead of providing security in the border areas and controlling other illegal activities in Balochistan the FC was protecting the criminals. “Besides being involved in smuggling of goods, vehicles and drugs,” Talal Bugti said, “they are carrying out extrajudicial killings of political workers in the province.” He, however, said that the FC personnel were not doing all such activities alone rather they had the support of Federal and Provincial political leadership. “The booty from the above-mentioned illicit business including the extortions is shared by the Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, and a percentage goes to the top,” he added without naming any person or authority but later said he was referring to the political leadership in the country which heads the ruling party too.
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October - 8 
Two Police constables, Sharafat and Fakhar Zaman, were killed on the spot in a firing attack on Sabzi mandi checkpost on Dera-Bannu Road within the jurisdiction of Mandan Police Station in Bannu District on October 8, reported Dawn. No group has clai
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Two Police constables, Sharafat and Fakhar Zaman, were killed on the spot in a firing attack on Sabzi mandi checkpost on Dera-Bannu Road within the jurisdiction of Mandan Police Station in Bannu District on October 8, reported Dawn. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. It is the sixth such attack on Bannu Police.
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October - 8 
unidentified armed militants shot dead a senior medical officer, Doctor Dawood Aziz Jan, of Civil Hospital Khuzdar near Civil Colony of Khuzdar District while he was on his way to the hospital.
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unidentified armed militants shot dead a senior medical officer, Doctor Dawood Aziz Jan, of Civil Hospital Khuzdar near Civil Colony of Khuzdar District while he was on his way to the hospital.
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October - 8 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at a meeting with Nepali Congress (NC) leaders on October 8 floated a proposal to reinstate the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA), reports myrepublica.co
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at a meeting with Nepali Congress (NC) leaders on October 8 floated a proposal to reinstate the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA), reports myrepublica.com. NC leaders responded to Dahal´s proposal saying that they want to hold further discussions before taking a final decision. He also said that the proposal to revive the 601-member body is the better option as it poses less risk. However, majority of former CA members of NC have criticized the party leadership for falling prey to the UCPN-M tactics to go for the CA revival. They have also exerted pressure on the party leadership to agree on CA revival option only if there was written agreement on all contentious issues of new statute.
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October - 8 
UCPN-M reiterated that Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai will not put in his papers until major political parties reach a 'package deal' on all contentious issues, reports Nepal News. A meeting of party office bearers also decided to show maximum flex
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UCPN-M reiterated that Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai will not put in his papers until major political parties reach a 'package deal' on all contentious issues, reports Nepal News. A meeting of party office bearers also decided to show maximum flexibility while sitting for talks with other political parties.
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October - 8 
Sri Lankan Government has recruited another 2,000 former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) combatants from the Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts to the country's Civil Security Department (CSD), reports The Colombo Page on October 8. The Go
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Sri Lankan Government has recruited another 2,000 former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) combatants from the Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts to the country's Civil Security Department (CSD), reports The Colombo Page on October 8. The Government aims to utilize the service of the former LTTE members who have received vocational training in development activities. The Sri Lankan Government has said that it will recruit 5,000 former LTTE combatants to the country's Civil Defense Force.
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October - 9 
Yasin Bhatkal, ‘chief’ of Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) India operations, planted the bomb at Dadar in the July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial blasts himself, according to the confessional statement of Nadeem Sheikh, a key accused in the t
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Yasin Bhatkal, ‘chief’ of Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) India operations, planted the bomb at Dadar in the July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial blasts himself, according to the confessional statement of Nadeem Sheikh, a key accused in the triple blasts, reports The Hindustan Times on October 9. The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) which is probing the case has also learnt that on July 7, 2011, six persons including Bhatkal, Ahmed, Waqas, Tabrez, Munnabhai and Sheikh had met at Habib building in Byculla to plan the serial blasts. According to Sheikh’s statement, Bhatkal’s main objective behind the terror act was to create communal disharmony in Mumbai. Sheikh’s statement, which runs into 25 pages, details the conspiracy, meetings, financial transactions and also information about how IM operatives went about executing the blasts. Money for the entire operation was sent through hawala (illegal money transfer) channel by Riyaz Bhatkal through Haroon Naik’s network of hawala operators. The conspiracy began in February, 2011 when Bhatkal came to Mumbai, and with the help of Naquee Ahmed and Sheikh, hired a room on rent at Habib building. Recorded before an additional chief metropolitan magistrate’s court in March, it was opened before the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court last week during the hearing of the bail plea of Kanwar Pathrija, an accused in 13/7 serial blasts for receiving and delivering terror money through the hawala channel.
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October - 9 
a combined team of the Thoubal commandos and 27 Assam Rifles conducted operation at Lamjao Awang Leikai and arrested one cadre of PREPAK, identified as Elangbam Priyokumar Singh alias Hemchand alias Nanao, and recovered one .32 pistol with 2 live ro
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a combined team of the Thoubal commandos and 27 Assam Rifles conducted operation at Lamjao Awang Leikai and arrested one cadre of PREPAK, identified as Elangbam Priyokumar Singh alias Hemchand alias Nanao, and recovered one .32 pistol with 2 live rounds, one Chinese made hand grenade, two demand letters of PREPAK and one mobile hand set with SIM.
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October - 9 
refuting the report that appeared in the October 9 regarding the forced closure of Forest Office at Motbung, the Kuki National Front (KNF) has clarified that the Forest officers had shut the office for fear of retaliatory action from the village chi
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refuting the report that appeared in the October 9 regarding the forced closure of Forest Office at Motbung, the Kuki National Front (KNF) has clarified that the Forest officers had shut the office for fear of retaliatory action from the village chiefs for their alleged negligence to their duties and responsibilities and not because the outfit served monetary demand.
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October - 9 
A prominent Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ along with his wife, also an extremist, surrendered before the Adilabad District police in Andhra Pradesh on October 9, reports Business Standard. "After police pressure, Jangu alia
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A prominent Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ along with his wife, also an extremist, surrendered before the Adilabad District police in Andhra Pradesh on October 9, reports Business Standard. "After police pressure, Jangu alias Pawan, commander in-charge of platoon number 23 and his wife Laxmi Audhi, who belonged to local operation squads, surrendered in their home District Adilabad yesterday," said RK Vij, Adilabad Police Commissioner. The couple were active in Maoist-hit Mohla-Manpur and Aundhi area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, Vij said. Jangu was active in Chhattisgarh since 2006.
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October - 9 
Acting on an Intelligence Bureau (IB) missive that warned of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) launching attacks ahead of Kishanji's first death anniversary on November 24, joint Security Forces raided Jhitka and Helibiha forests in Jangal
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Acting on an Intelligence Bureau (IB) missive that warned of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) launching attacks ahead of Kishanji's first death anniversary on November 24, joint Security Forces raided Jhitka and Helibiha forests in Jangalmahal in West Midnapore District on October 9, and seized a huge cache of ammunition and explosives, reported The Times of India. Some 1,019 cartridges, including those of AK-47, INSAS rifles, 9-mm and single-barrel guns, along with seven flash guns and 84 detonators were dug out of a pit. Some of the detonators were connected to wires. The ammunition was hidden near the Santra Bridge in Jhitka forest.
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October - 9 
All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat (AIMMM) demanded that all displaced people due to Bodo-Muslim clashes should be allowed to return to their homes and lands and only competent judicial authorities should carry out any verification thereafter, repo
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All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat (AIMMM) demanded that all displaced people due to Bodo-Muslim clashes should be allowed to return to their homes and lands and only competent judicial authorities should carry out any verification thereafter, reports Assam Tribune on October 9. The clashes started on July 20 and had claimed the life of 77 persons
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October - 9 
an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old, were arrested from their home in the same village in the morning of October 9. The girls are allegedly active Maoist members in Korchi Dalam and a case has been registered against them, a Police officer said.
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an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old, were arrested from their home in the same village in the morning of October 9. The girls are allegedly active Maoist members in Korchi Dalam and a case has been registered against them, a Police officer said.
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October - 9 
an armed dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist had crossed over to Adilabad District from Gadchiroli in Maharashtra during the three-day protest in Hyderabad on Telengana issue at the end of September, reports The Hindu. The Maoists crossed the Pranahita r
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an armed dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist had crossed over to Adilabad District from Gadchiroli in Maharashtra during the three-day protest in Hyderabad on Telengana issue at the end of September, reports The Hindu. The Maoists crossed the Pranahita river at some point in Dahegaon mandal (administrative unit) on the District’s border with Gadchiroli in Maharashtra. This was not an isolated incident as sighting of armed dalams has been reported from Mangi forests and parts of Indervelli mandal quite frequently in the recent past. However, the instance of a dalam crossing over during a period of turmoil in the region is what sets it apart.
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October - 9 
Army on October 9 detected and defused two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at averted the Line of Control (LoC) in Sonawali Gali area of Mankote sector of Mendhar tehsil (Revenue Unit) in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Prelimi
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Army on October 9 detected and defused two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at averted the Line of Control (LoC) in Sonawali Gali area of Mankote sector of Mendhar tehsil (Revenue Unit) in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Preliminary investigations revealed that the militants in forward area with the help of some Pakistan Army personnel might have planted the IEDs to target the troops on the LoC during routine patrolling in the evening and the night. "There was a possibility that the militants might have been planning to infiltrate into the Indian side after detonating the IEDs’’, sources said, adding that earlier also the militants had made similar bids but failed.
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October - 9 
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has welcomed the MoS that was signed between the Centre, State Government and both the factions of the DHD on October 8, reports The Sentinel. APCC termed it as a “big achievement” for the Congress.
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Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has welcomed the MoS that was signed between the Centre, State Government and both the factions of the DHD on October 8, reports The Sentinel. APCC termed it as a “big achievement” for the Congress.
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October - 9 
Bijapur Police arrested four hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in half-a-dozen cases of heinous crimes, from two different places in the District on October 9, reported twocircles.net quoting IANS. Three Maoists, i
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Bijapur Police arrested four hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in half-a-dozen cases of heinous crimes, from two different places in the District on October 9, reported twocircles.net quoting IANS. Three Maoists, identified as Pudiyami Paso, Kawasi Sukhram and Podiyami Budhram, all residents of Kachraram village under Toyanar Police limit, were arrested from Nemed weekly market while they were on a recce. The fourth Maoist identified as Jebe Lachchu, of Rawapalli village under Madded Police limit in the District was arrested from Bijapur bus stand. All four Maoists were involved in crimes like murder, attempt to murder, arson, bomb blasts and attacking Police teams, and were wanted for a long time, Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Agrawal said.
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October - 9 
Central Government and both the DHD factions have delegated State Government with the task of dividing exiting Dima Hasao District into three administrative units, reports The Telegraph on October 9.
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Central Government and both the DHD factions have delegated State Government with the task of dividing exiting Dima Hasao District into three administrative units, reports The Telegraph on October 9.
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October - 9 
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on October 9 gave approval to notifications for setting up of a state-level cyber crime Police Station and one nodal Police Station at every District in Rajasthan to deal with Fake Indian Currency Note cases, reports The T
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Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on October 9 gave approval to notifications for setting up of a state-level cyber crime Police Station and one nodal Police Station at every District in Rajasthan to deal with Fake Indian Currency Note cases, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sharat Kaviraj commented, "It [Police Station, located at Jaipur's State Crime Record Bureau building]will deal with cyber crime (IT Act related) cases lodged across the state. A DySP rank officer will be the station house officer and 13 inspectors will be investigating officers (IO). It will have a total strength of 36 policemen”. The officer added that help will be sought from the department of Information Technology and private cyber security experts will also be hired on contract basis.
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October - 9 
Police have come across with revelations made by three militants, including a woman from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), who had returned from Pakistan via Nepal, that they had been plotting to target Baglihar hydro-electric power project at Chander
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Police have come across with revelations made by three militants, including a woman from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), who had returned from Pakistan via Nepal, that they had been plotting to target Baglihar hydro-electric power project at Chanderkoot in Ramban District. Official sources said that three militants, who have been charged with plot to target Baglihar project, were Ghulam Ali alias Muzammil, Seeraj Ahmad alias Shakeer and Faizal, originally a resident of Jamaan Chanka in Mansera area of PoK, presently putting up at Shopian with Shakeer. The plot to target Baglihar project was hatched in PoK by top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Abu Faraar with the help of Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). All three militants including the PoK woman had been sent to India with the purpose of executing the plot along with their other associates. They had been assured that some officials posted in Baglihar project would also assist them. Sources said all three were provided with passports and visa to fly to Kathmandu in Nepal from Karachi in Pakistan by the Army and ISI officials. On reaching Kathmandu, the militants traveled to Uttar Pradesh from Nepal border and boarded a train to reach Jammu Railway Station, where they were arrested by a team of Shopian Police, which had developed prior information of the militants’ movement.
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October - 9 
Police on October 9 arrested a man, identified as Mohammad Younus Dhar, at Pakherpora in Budgam District with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 5,000, reports Business Standard. A case has been registered and further investigations.
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Police on October 9 arrested a man, identified as Mohammad Younus Dhar, at Pakherpora in Budgam District with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 5,000, reports Business Standard. A case has been registered and further investigations.
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October - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) continued to comb the jungles of Khunti, Gumla and Simdega Districts on the second day of the launch of anti-People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) operations on October 9, reports The Times of India. The SFs include companie
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Security Forces (SFs) continued to comb the jungles of Khunti, Gumla and Simdega Districts on the second day of the launch of anti-People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) operations on October 9, reports The Times of India. The SFs include companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Jaguar, Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) and District Police. In Khunti District, personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), besides CRPF and other SFs are camping in Khunti, Karra and Torpa blocks which have dense forests surrounded by hills.
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October - 9 
SFs also arrested a cadre of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon), identified as one Wahengbam Inao alias Nanao Singh, and recovered one 9mm pistol with 5 live rounds.
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SFs also arrested a cadre of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon), identified as one Wahengbam Inao alias Nanao Singh, and recovered one 9mm pistol with 5 live rounds.
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October - 9 
SFs arrested a woman cadre of PREPAK, identified as Naorem Memchoubi Devi alias Mochabi, at Kakching Chumnang Parking.
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SFs arrested a woman cadre of PREPAK, identified as Naorem Memchoubi Devi alias Mochabi, at Kakching Chumnang Parking.
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October - 9 
sources in Jalandhar Police claimed that during interrogation, Jaswant Singh Azad, a U.K. national who was arrested earlier on October 1 in Jalandhar, disclosed names of nearly a dozen other British nationals, who are directly or indirectly involved
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sources in Jalandhar Police claimed that during interrogation, Jaswant Singh Azad, a U.K. national who was arrested earlier on October 1 in Jalandhar, disclosed names of nearly a dozen other British nationals, who are directly or indirectly involved in militant activities, reports The Indian Express on October 9. Sources said that he also admitted to have provided funds to these people. Based on the information, Jalandhar Police officials have alerted the security agencies in Punjab. They will also send a report to the British government
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October - 9 
Stepping up its effort to fight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency, the Union Government is all set to launch the second phase of its road expansion programme in 34 Districts spread across eight States, reports The Hindustan Time
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Stepping up its effort to fight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency, the Union Government is all set to launch the second phase of its road expansion programme in 34 Districts spread across eight States, reports The Hindustan Times. As part of this, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will be building approximately 5,700 kilometres of two lane roads at a cost of over INR 100 billion. Together with Phase I of the project, which was launched in 2009, this will result in a total road network of over 11,000 kilometres to be build at a cost of over INR 170 billion by 2017. In Phase-II, the maximum number of road stretches would be developed in Andhra Pradesh followed by Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. However, work on Phase I of the road development programme has been moving at a snail's pace. Of the 5477 kilometres stretch of two lane roads that was approved in 2009, the MoRTH has till now managed to complete construction of just 1865 kilometres stretch.
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October - 9 
The Jammu and Kashmir Government said that 824 youth who were reported missing have joined the militant ranks, Hindustan Times reported. In a written reply to the State Legislative Council, the Government said on October 9 that 123 persons have r
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The Jammu and Kashmir Government said that 824 youth who were reported missing have joined the militant ranks, Hindustan Times reported. In a written reply to the State Legislative Council, the Government said on October 9 that 123 persons have returned from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from Nepal and other routes in the wake of the Government’s rehabilitation policy. “Of 123 persons who returned, 90 have brought their families along with them,” said the Government report, which declined to disclose any details of such persons. The Government confirmed that it received 1,082 application from youth stuck in PoK who intended to return. “The security agencies have cleared 219 cases so far and the rest of the requests are under various stages of scrutiny and verification,” said the Government. The Government also said that there are still 3,084 youth in PoK who had gone for arms training 1990s. As reported earlier, the Government on October 8 had informed the State Legislative Assembly that 2305 persons were missing in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989 when the turmoil broke out in the State. It had also been reported that the Rehabilitation Policy has been announced under the Cabinet decision No. 253/23/2012 dated November 22, 2010, and vide Government order No. Home-1376 (ISA) of 2010 dated November 23, 2010.
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October - 9 
the president of the HPC (the main Hmar political party in north-eastern Mizoram) Thangliensung, even as he was summoned by the Government to find a way out, said on October 9, “I have no control over the HPC-D and I have no authority over them, so m
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the president of the HPC (the main Hmar political party in north-eastern Mizoram) Thangliensung, even as he was summoned by the Government to find a way out, said on October 9, “I have no control over the HPC-D and I have no authority over them, so my limitations are as clear as the daylight. No doubt, we want peace and solution, but the Government as well as the HPC-D has to be seriously and equally engaged in finding the solution”, Thangliensung said.
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October - 9 
The Sangai Express reports that a Deputy Commandant, identified as Lima Temjen, of the Border Security Force (BSF) sustained injuries in a bomb explosion near Haotabi along Imphal-Dimapur highway under Heingang Police station in Imphal East District
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The Sangai Express reports that a Deputy Commandant, identified as Lima Temjen, of the Border Security Force (BSF) sustained injuries in a bomb explosion near Haotabi along Imphal-Dimapur highway under Heingang Police station in Imphal East District on October 9. A Police source informed that the bomb planted under the highway median exploded at about 10.20 am when Lima was passing by the spot along with his escorts in a jeep. The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack.
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October - 9 
The Sangai Express reports that, the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) is directing the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to leave the Zeliangrong areas and its ‘neighbouring areas’. On October 9, ZUF has reiterated that it
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The Sangai Express reports that, the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) is directing the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to leave the Zeliangrong areas and its ‘neighbouring areas’. On October 9, ZUF has reiterated that its ‘unending operation’ against the NSCN-IM is underway. “We are on top gear now to drive out these NSCN-IM boys from Zeliangrong areas. And unless we are able to vacate these IM boys from our areas as well as the neighbouring areas, we will not rest,” stated A Dangmei, new publicity secretary of the ZUF. The ZUF leader then appealed the public to remain alert wherever the NSCN-IM cadres hold.
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October - 9 
The Times of India reports that two rebel outfits — the PREPAK and the PREPAK-Pro - have refused to hold peace talks with the Centre. Instead, both have vowed to intensify their movement to restore Manipur's sovereignty. PREPAK ‘chairman’ Nongdrenkh
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The Times of India reports that two rebel outfits — the PREPAK and the PREPAK-Pro - have refused to hold peace talks with the Centre. Instead, both have vowed to intensify their movement to restore Manipur's sovereignty. PREPAK ‘chairman’ Nongdrenkhomba said, "As long as the alien (New Delhi) rule continues, the liberation movement will continue. The problem will be resolved only when New Delhi along with its military withdraws from Manipur's soil."
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October - 9 
three mobile handsets, five SIM cards, a transistor and a numbers of diaries containing contact numbers were recovered on October 9 during a surprise raid by the Hazaribagh District and Police administration at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Central J
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three mobile handsets, five SIM cards, a transistor and a numbers of diaries containing contact numbers were recovered on October 9 during a surprise raid by the Hazaribagh District and Police administration at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Central Jail, reports The Telegraph. Surprisingly, the officials found that batteries from the 2G mobile jammer on the premises had been removed, raising a question mark on the authorities. Sources said the team recovered two mobile phones— one from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Narayan Sanyal (82) and the other from former sub-zonal commander of the outfit Sunil Ganjhu — both of who are lodged at high-security wards.
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October - 9 
A tortured dead body, identified as that of Ali Akbar, was found in a coalmine Machh area of Bolan District on October 9, reported Daily Times. Levies sources said that he was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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A tortured dead body, identified as that of Ali Akbar, was found in a coalmine Machh area of Bolan District on October 9, reported Daily Times. Levies sources said that he was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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October - 9 
a US drone strike targeting a militant compound killed five militants in Hurmuz area, east of Miranshah, the headquterer of North Waziristan Agency, near the Afghan border. “Several US drones flew into the area before dawn and fired four missiles on
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a US drone strike targeting a militant compound killed five militants in Hurmuz area, east of Miranshah, the headquterer of North Waziristan Agency, near the Afghan border. “Several US drones flew into the area before dawn and fired four missiles on a compound, killing five militants,” an unnamed security official said.
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October - 9 
An additional sessions’ judge Naveed Iqbal of Rawalpindi District on October 9 summoned Director General (DG) Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI), over a petition seeking registration of criminal cases against them, repor
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An additional sessions’ judge Naveed Iqbal of Rawalpindi District on October 9 summoned Director General (DG) Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI), over a petition seeking registration of criminal cases against them, reports Dawn. The petition was filed in regard to a mysterious death of a prisoner which occurred while he was in custody of military authorities. The senior officers have been summoned for a hearing on October 15, 2012. The Judge also directed former Superintendent of Adiala Jail Saeeullah Gondal and his Deputy Khalid Bashir to appear before the court on the said date.
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October - 9 
an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was hurled at MPA Imdad Pitafi’s house in Hyderabad District. No casualties were reported. He believed the attack was not carried out by Sindhi nationalist parties.
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an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was hurled at MPA Imdad Pitafi’s house in Hyderabad District. No casualties were reported. He believed the attack was not carried out by Sindhi nationalist parties.
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October - 9 
an injured Policeman, identified as Husnain (27), succumbed to his injuries. Husnain was shot and injured by unidentified militants in Risala Police Station remits on October 9, 2012.
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an injured Policeman, identified as Husnain (27), succumbed to his injuries. Husnain was shot and injured by unidentified militants in Risala Police Station remits on October 9, 2012.
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October - 9 
bullet-riddled bodies of seven TI militants were found in a drain in Sipah area. There were marks of torture on the bodies. The TI militants had been abdcuted from Zakhakhel Bazaar area a week ago.
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bullet-riddled bodies of seven TI militants were found in a drain in Sipah area. There were marks of torture on the bodies. The TI militants had been abdcuted from Zakhakhel Bazaar area a week ago.
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October - 9 
Days after leading hundreds of peace activists to the door steps of drone afflicted South Waziristan Agency (FATA), Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on October 9 said that shooting down drones attacking Pakistani areas would be an opti
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Days after leading hundreds of peace activists to the door steps of drone afflicted South Waziristan Agency (FATA), Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on October 9 said that shooting down drones attacking Pakistani areas would be an option of last resort and that the key to peace in FATA lay with its armed tribal residents, reports The Express Tribune. Speaking with Talat Hussain on Express News show “Live with Talat”, Khan said that the only way to bring peace to the troubled badlands of Pakistan was to visibly pull out of America’s war, call for an end to drone strikes and entrust the armed tribals to Police their own areas. Detailing that the objective of his march was to create peace by taking tribals on board, he stressed that true peace could only be achieved once the war of hearts and minds are won. “War on terror was a war against extremism, but it has only served to intensify extremism,” he said. The second objective of the march, Khan said, was to talk with tribals of agencies afflicted by drones and militancy. He said that there is a need to combat the perception that Pakistan is fighting America’s war which breeds hatred against the Government. “You need to get out of America’s war, to remove the perception we are getting money from US, or take their orders, tell the tribals that the jihad has ended. Only then the local people will stand up against militants.” Offering a solution to militancy, he said “the only way is to give tribals the responsibility to deal with the militants, and then gradually withdraw our forces and exit US’ war.”
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October - 9 
Law Enforcement personnel arrested three suspects and recovered 15 kilograms of explosive materials from their possession at Qamaruddin area in Zhob District.
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Law Enforcement personnel arrested three suspects and recovered 15 kilograms of explosive materials from their possession at Qamaruddin area in Zhob District.
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October - 9 
Police claimed to have recovered a suspicious bag outside the residence of PPP MPA Mir Haji Hayat Talpur in Mirpurkhas District.
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Police claimed to have recovered a suspicious bag outside the residence of PPP MPA Mir Haji Hayat Talpur in Mirpurkhas District.
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October - 9 
Six militants of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and their ‘commander’ Khan Mohammad were killed when a bomb exploded in a bunker they had occupied after a clash with their rival outfit Tawheedul Islam (TI) in Sipah area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber
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Six militants of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and their ‘commander’ Khan Mohammad were killed when a bomb exploded in a bunker they had occupied after a clash with their rival outfit Tawheedul Islam (TI) in Sipah area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 9, reports Dawn.
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October - 9 
the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information, Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that Malala Yousufzai was attacked for her dynamic role towards promoting peace and obtainment of education and that it is high time a crackdown on TTP be launched in North W
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the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information, Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that Malala Yousufzai was attacked for her dynamic role towards promoting peace and obtainment of education and that it is high time a crackdown on TTP be launched in North Waziristan and other parts of Pakistan, reports The News. "It is high time a crackdown on terrorist elements be launched in Waziristan and signals for such an action have also been made by the Federation," he asserted, adding Pakistan, NATO, US and Afghanistan will have to launch a joint offensive for stamping out terrorism from the region.
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October - 9 
the Sindh Bachayo Committee (SBC) strongly deplored incidents of cracker blasts at the houses of PPP Members of National and Provincial Assemblies, including Ministers and its leaders across the province. Convener SBC Syed Jalal Mehmood Shah while ad
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the Sindh Bachayo Committee (SBC) strongly deplored incidents of cracker blasts at the houses of PPP Members of National and Provincial Assemblies, including Ministers and its leaders across the province. Convener SBC Syed Jalal Mehmood Shah while addressing an emergency press conference at his residence Haider Manzil in Karachi said that the cracker blasts outsidehouses of PPP MNAs, MPAs, ministers and leaders are conspiracy to create uncertainty and a situation of civil war in Sindh.
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October - 9 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) shot award winning children’s rights activist Malala Yousufzai in the head on her school bus in Mingora, the headquterer of Swat District, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 9 to avenge her campaigns for the right t
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) shot award winning children’s rights activist Malala Yousufzai in the head on her school bus in Mingora, the headquterer of Swat District, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 9 to avenge her campaigns for the right to education in the militants’ former stronghold of Swat, reports Daily Times. Police said two other girls were also injured in the attack on Malala’s school bus. Malala was airlifted to Peshawar where she was admitted to intensive neuro-care ward of a military hospital, said a military official. Doctors at the Saidu Sharif Medical Complex in Mingora, where she received initial treatment, said the bullet penetrated her skull but missed her brain, and she was out of danger. Malala won international recognition for highlighting TTP atrocities in Swat with a blog for the BBC three years ago. Her struggle resonated with tens of thousands of girls who were being denied education by militants across northwest Pakistan, where the Government has been fighting Swat TTP since 2007. She received the first-ever national peace award from the Pakistani Government last year, and was nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize by advocacy group Kids Rights Foundation in 2011.
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October - 9 
three persons sustained injuries when unidentified militants ambushed a vehicle at Parao area in Kurram Agency, reports Daily Times. According to political administration, the vehicle en-route to Peshawar when reached at Parao area, unidentified gunm
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three persons sustained injuries when unidentified militants ambushed a vehicle at Parao area in Kurram Agency, reports Daily Times. According to political administration, the vehicle en-route to Peshawar when reached at Parao area, unidentified gunmen opened fire at bus. As a result, three persons were injured.
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October - 9 
TTP claimed responsibility of an attack on Malala Yousufzai, reports The News. TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said his group was behind the shooting. "We carried out this attack," spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan told AFP, speaking by telephone from an u
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TTP claimed responsibility of an attack on Malala Yousufzai, reports The News. TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said his group was behind the shooting. "We carried out this attack," spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan told AFP, speaking by telephone from an undisclosed location. "Anybody who speaks against us will be attacked in the same way." "She was pro-West, she was speaking against Taliban and she was calling President Obama her idol," Ehsan said by telephone from an undisclosed location. "She was young but she was promoting Western culture in Pashtun areas," he added. Further, TTP said that they will target her again if she survives because she was a “secular-minded lady”, reports The Express Tribune. This was a warning for all youngsters who were involved in similar activites and added that they will be targeted if they do not stop.
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October - 9 
Two children were killed and one was seriously injured in a hand grenade blast on October 9 in College Town area of Kohat in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Central Asia Online. The children were playing with a hand grenade when it e
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Two children were killed and one was seriously injured in a hand grenade blast on October 9 in College Town area of Kohat in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Central Asia Online. The children were playing with a hand grenade when it exploded in Street No. 13 of the College Town area. The dead were identified as Tahir and Zakir and the survivor as Reshma Bibi
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October - 9 
Unidentified assailants on October 9 attacked the residences of three Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) lawmakers – Sindh Minister for Local Governments Agha Siraj Durrani, Sindh Law Minister Ayaz Soomro and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Imdad Pita
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Unidentified assailants on October 9 attacked the residences of three Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) lawmakers – Sindh Minister for Local Governments Agha Siraj Durrani, Sindh Law Minister Ayaz Soomro and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Imdad Pitafi in Sindh, reported Daily Times. Durrani’s house was targeted when militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence in Garhi Yasin area of Shikarpur District. However, no causalities were reported. Durrani said the attack was part of a conspiracy to prevent a rally in support of the new local Government system that was to be held in Garhi Yasin.
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October - 9 
unidentified militants hurled explosives at the residence of Ayaz Soomro in Shaikh Zaid Colony. However, it did not detonate.
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unidentified militants hurled explosives at the residence of Ayaz Soomro in Shaikh Zaid Colony. However, it did not detonate.
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October - 9 
unidentified militants opened fired at a Hindu man, identified as Jagdesh Lal, while he was sitting outside his home in Babu Mohala of Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District.
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unidentified militants opened fired at a Hindu man, identified as Jagdesh Lal, while he was sitting outside his home in Babu Mohala of Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District.
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October - 9 
unidentified militants set ablaze Quetta-bound private container carrying cooking oil from Karachi (Sindh) on National Highway near Dashte Badoo area of Kalat District. No loss of life was reported. The container was damaged.
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unidentified militants set ablaze Quetta-bound private container carrying cooking oil from Karachi (Sindh) on National Highway near Dashte Badoo area of Kalat District. No loss of life was reported. The container was damaged.
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October - 9 
a day after proposing Constitution Assembly (CA) revival to the Nepali Congress (NC), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that his party is not afraid of fresh elections but insisted that el
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a day after proposing Constitution Assembly (CA) revival to the Nepali Congress (NC), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that his party is not afraid of fresh elections but insisted that elections should be held only after the constitution is promulgated, reports myrepublica.com.
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October - 9 
Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya) and Police personnel clashed outside the Prime Minister's residence on October 9, reports Nepal News. The CPN-Maoist Baidya cadres, along with the kins of victims of
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Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya) and Police personnel clashed outside the Prime Minister's residence on October 9, reports Nepal News. The CPN-Maoist Baidya cadres, along with the kins of victims of enforced disappearance, were staging a sit-in in Baluwatar, Kathmandu protesting the Government's decision to promote an army official accused of gross human rights violations. At least a dozen CPN-Maoist cadres are reported to have been injured in the Police action.
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October - 9 
Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on October 9 said judiciary has no concern over the initiatives taken by political parties to resurrect the defunct CA against the decision of the Supreme Court. Regmi said it is better that judiciary remain silent over t
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Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on October 9 said judiciary has no concern over the initiatives taken by political parties to resurrect the defunct CA against the decision of the Supreme Court. Regmi said it is better that judiciary remain silent over this as it has to act as a guardian of the constitution and take decisions keeping the best interest of the public in mind.
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October - 9 
in their bid for unification among Madhesh-based parties, leaders of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) and the Tarai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) held a preliminary round of negotiations to find a common ground between the two parti
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in their bid for unification among Madhesh-based parties, leaders of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) and the Tarai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) held a preliminary round of negotiations to find a common ground between the two parties for a possible unity, reports ekantipur.com. Leaders involved in the talks said that they agreed in principal for unification. Similarly, the TMLP has also been holding separate talks with the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal (MJF-N) led by Upendra Yadav.
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October - 9 
President Ram Baran Yadav will not administer the oath of office and secrecy to any new ministers if caretaker Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai proposes expansion of the Cabinet, President’s aides said on October 9.
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President Ram Baran Yadav will not administer the oath of office and secrecy to any new ministers if caretaker Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai proposes expansion of the Cabinet, President’s aides said on October 9.
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October - 10 
a Myanmar-trained ULFA-ATF militant on October 10 surrendered to SFs in Dibrugarh. The militant was identified as ‘sergeant major’ Ramen Konwar alias Partho Gogoi, reports Times of India. The militant deposited an AK-56 rifle, one magazine and 20 rou
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a Myanmar-trained ULFA-ATF militant on October 10 surrendered to SFs in Dibrugarh. The militant was identified as ‘sergeant major’ Ramen Konwar alias Partho Gogoi, reports Times of India. The militant deposited an AK-56 rifle, one magazine and 20 rounds of ammunition
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October - 10 
A temporary Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in the forest area between Jatwar and Karkabeda villages in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh was busted by a joint team of District Police and Special Task Force (STF) on October 10, re
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A temporary Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in the forest area between Jatwar and Karkabeda villages in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh was busted by a joint team of District Police and Special Task Force (STF) on October 10, reported english.samaylive.com. As the Police team reached the forest area, the Maoists opened fire at them and in retaliation, the Police also fired at the Maoists who fled the spot. Later, while inspecting the area, Police found the temporary Maoist camp and destroyed it. Four loaded guns, a country made pistol, live cartridges, explosives and other items were recovered from the camp, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Srivastava said.
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October - 10 
Adivasi Ceasefire Coordination Organization (ACCO) welcomed the peace initiative between the two factions of Dima Halim Daogah, [Dilip Nunisa faction of DHD (DHD-N) and Jewel Garlosa faction of DHD (DHD-J)] and termed the signing of the historic peac
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Adivasi Ceasefire Coordination Organization (ACCO) welcomed the peace initiative between the two factions of Dima Halim Daogah, [Dilip Nunisa faction of DHD (DHD-N) and Jewel Garlosa faction of DHD (DHD-J)] and termed the signing of the historic peace pact a step in the right direction, reports The Sentinel reports on October 10.
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October - 10 
Army in the night of October 10 foiled an infiltration bid by a group of militants at Sonawali Gali on the Line of Control (LoC) at Mankote sector in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army said troops observed
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Army in the night of October 10 foiled an infiltration bid by a group of militants at Sonawali Gali on the Line of Control (LoC) at Mankote sector in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army said troops observed movement of a group of militants trying to intrude into the Indian Territory at 11.15pm and opened firing to neutralize them. The firing lasted 15 minutes and the militants retreated. Army personnel conducted searches in the area in the morning of October 11. However, no traces of infiltration by the militants were found.
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October - 10 
BJP national general secretary, Tapir Gao on October 10 clarified that the party's Shahid Shradhanjali yatra scheduled from October 18 is not aimed at provoking China but meant to pay homage to the martyrs of the 1962 Chinese aggression, reports Time
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BJP national general secretary, Tapir Gao on October 10 clarified that the party's Shahid Shradhanjali yatra scheduled from October 18 is not aimed at provoking China but meant to pay homage to the martyrs of the 1962 Chinese aggression, reports Times of India. Gao's reaction was a response to ULFA-ATF’ vice chairman’ Paresh Baruah’s recent emailed statement asking the people of Assam not to participate in the said yatra, as it could provoke China to wage a war on India. "We too have received the email and our aim is not to provoke our neighbour but to remember the 3,770 soldiers who laid their lives for their motherland in the Indo-Sino war," Gao said during a press conference in Itanagar. The yatra will start from Guwahati on October 18 next and it would culminate at Bumla along the India-China border on October 21.
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October - 10 
denouncing the October 15, 1949 'Merger Agreement' which marked the inclusion of then independent Manipur as an entity of India, the CorCom, coordination committee of seven militant groups, has declared that an 18 hour general strike would be observe
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denouncing the October 15, 1949 'Merger Agreement' which marked the inclusion of then independent Manipur as an entity of India, the CorCom, coordination committee of seven militant groups, has declared that an 18 hour general strike would be observed from October 14 midnight throughout Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. A CorCom statement issued on October 10 by its Media Coordinator H Poirei stated that October 15 will also be observed as 'National Black Day' and urged all concerned to cease all form of entertainment, sports, commercial or institutional activities during the strike period.
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October - 10 
Indian Mujahedeen (IM) terrorist, identified as Langde Irfan, allegedly involved in the Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts (August 1, 2012) was arrested on October 10 in Jaipur by the Delhi Police, reports NDTV.com. With this, the total number of arres
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Indian Mujahedeen (IM) terrorist, identified as Langde Irfan, allegedly involved in the Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts (August 1, 2012) was arrested on October 10 in Jaipur by the Delhi Police, reports NDTV.com. With this, the total number of arrests in the case has gone up to four. Irfan (a computer expert) was arrested from Jaipur's Sindhi bus stand. S.N. Srivastav, Special Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) said, during interrogation, Irfan, a resident of Ahmednagar in Maharashtra, confessed to his involvement in the Pune serial blasts. He, along with Syed Firoze, allegedly went to Pune in July 2012 following instructions from top IM operative Riyaz Bhatkal to arrange for a rented accommodation. Srivastav further claimed Bhatkal had send hawala (illegal money transfer) money to Irfan for funding terrorist activity. Srivastav further commented, "In January 2009, Irfan too went to Mecca. In 2010, Irfan again went to Mecca [Saudi Arabia] and established contact with Fayaz Qagzi, who showed interest in him”. Irfan had also welcomed Pakistan nationals Shaqir and Ahmed, who had come to India as specialist bomb-makers, The Times of India reported on October 18. They were the same men who had carried out the July 13, 2011, (13/7) serial blasts at Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai (Maharashtra) under the assumed identities of Waqas and Tabrez. Police have also learnt from the arrested men that several Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and IM operatives are hiding in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. LeT and IM are in constant touch with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia-based associates of Fayaz Qagzi.
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October - 10 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal started his recruitment from a room near Darbhanga airport, according to the Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS), as reported on October 10, by Hindustan Times. Nadeem Sheikh said that Bhatkal had chose
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘chief’ Yasin Bhatkal started his recruitment from a room near Darbhanga airport, according to the Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS), as reported on October 10, by Hindustan Times. Nadeem Sheikh said that Bhatkal had chosen the area as it would have been tough for people there to identify him. Bhatkal also met Mohammed Kafeel Ahmed in Dharbhanga. Bhatkal would spot recruits and Kafeel used to indoctrinate them into IM, said ATS officials. Kafeel, has been arrested on May 7, 2012 for allegedly aiding and abetting the conspirators in the July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) blasts case. All this happened in the house which did not even have electricity. Later, Bhatkal's association with Kafeel earned him a place in a local madrassa (seminary), where he used to then train recruits.
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October - 10 
Kanglaonline reports that Commandos of Thoubal District Police arrested two female cadres of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) along with four improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 10 kilograms, eight lethod bomb shells and a m
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Kanglaonline reports that Commandos of Thoubal District Police arrested two female cadres of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) along with four improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 10 kilograms, eight lethod bomb shells and a mobile handset during a search operation at Ushoipokpi Thongkhong area on October 10. The Police have identified the two arrested persons as Thiyam Sunibala alias Abem and Haobijam Naobi alias Nanao Devi.
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October - 10 
Police pulled down two memorials built by Maoists in honour of their slain associates in Kondagaon District, reported Business Standard. The first memorial, around 15 feet high, was found in forest near Toyanar and Madanar villages, while the second
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Police pulled down two memorials built by Maoists in honour of their slain associates in Kondagaon District, reported Business Standard. The first memorial, around 15 feet high, was found in forest near Toyanar and Madanar villages, while the second memorial, around 20 feet high, was spotted in jungles of Cherang village in the District, SP D Shravan.
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October - 10 
Security agencies think the rivalry between DHD factions [Dima Halim Daogah-Jewel Garlosa (DHD-J) and Dilip Nunisa Faction of DHD (DHD-N)], which has been one of the causes of bloodshed, is unlikely to subside even after signing the Memorandum of Set
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Security agencies think the rivalry between DHD factions [Dima Halim Daogah-Jewel Garlosa (DHD-J) and Dilip Nunisa Faction of DHD (DHD-N)], which has been one of the causes of bloodshed, is unlikely to subside even after signing the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS), reports Times of India on October 10."The rivalry will not go away. The two factions will now be fighting each other to take control of the autonomous council," a source said. Security agencies also pointed out the factor that has a major stake in maintaining peace in the hill district. "One-third of the population of Dima Hasao District comprises non-Dimasa tribal groups, which include Nagas, Kukis and Hmars, principally. All these groups owe allegiance to different militant groups like NSCN, Kuki and Hmar outfits”. In addition, the tripartite MoS signed to end insurgency in the Dima Hasao District has angered the non-Dimasa tribes living in the District, including the Nagas, Kukis, and Hmars. Further, the Bengalis, the second largest community (approximately 32,000) in the District, continue to remain tight-lipped over the agreement.
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October - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 10 exchanged fire for two hours with militants of Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) at Lakiligaon along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, reports The Telegraph. Sources said 10 militan
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 10 exchanged fire for two hours with militants of Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) at Lakiligaon along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, reports The Telegraph. Sources said 10 militants taking shelter in a house opened fire at SF personnel.
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October - 10 
Sitting Member of Parliament (MP) from Odisha's Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat, Laxman Tudu has alleged that he had received a series of threat calls purportedly from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Police said on October 10, reported post.j
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Sitting Member of Parliament (MP) from Odisha's Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat, Laxman Tudu has alleged that he had received a series of threat calls purportedly from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Police said on October 10, reported post.jagran.com. Tudu in an FIR at Chandua Police Station alleged that he first received a threat call on October 4 where the caller demanded INR 1 million from him, Police said.
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October - 10 
The chief judicial magistrate in Thalassery (Kannur District) on October 10 sent terror suspect Rayeez to Police custody in connection with a case of the seizure of explosives in Malayalamkunnu under Chakkarakkal Police limits on December 10, 2009, r
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The chief judicial magistrate in Thalassery (Kannur District) on October 10 sent terror suspect Rayeez to Police custody in connection with a case of the seizure of explosives in Malayalamkunnu under Chakkarakkal Police limits on December 10, 2009, reports The Times of India. He was earlier arrested on October 7, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, while coming back from Saudi Arabia. The case also involves Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Thadiyantavide Nazeer. Police believe that his interrogation might provide clues to other criminal cases in which Thadiyantavide Nazeer is involved. According to Police, the ammonium nitrate seized from Malayalamkunnu is the remains of the huge quantity of explosives allegedly stolen by Nazeer from Perumbavoor (Ernakulam District), used for many explosions including the Kozhikode twin blasts (March 3, 2006).
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October - 10 
the GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma could not be produced in the court due to the strike in the Shillong District jail on October 10, even as the court took up the matter of framing charges against him. According to sources, the court will now issue
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the GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma could not be produced in the court due to the strike in the Shillong District jail on October 10, even as the court took up the matter of framing charges against him. According to sources, the court will now issue its order on the charges on October 26. Champion R Sangma was also produced in court on October 9, but the matter could not be taken up due to the absence of court staff and the lawyer Sujit Dey. The matter on was extended for October 10.
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October - 10 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government on October 10 informed the state legislature that over 1,000 Kashmiri youth stranded in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have applied to return home under its rehabilitation programme, The Times of India reported
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government on October 10 informed the state legislature that over 1,000 Kashmiri youth stranded in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have applied to return home under its rehabilitation programme, The Times of India reported. Minister of State for Home Nasir Aslam Wani informed the house that the Government has received 1,082 applications from Kashmiris stranded in PoK since they crossed over for arms training in the 1990s. Wani said 66 people, some of them along with their families, have returned via Nepal and other routes. The Minister, however, said that none of the youth, who had gone to PoK for arms training, had returned through identified routes as part of the rehabilitation policy, adds Zee News. He said the Government, in consultations with the Union Home ministry, had identified Wagah border, PCP Attari, Salamabad (Baramulla), Chakandabagh (Poonch) and Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi as routes for the return of such youth. The minister further said none of the 66 returnees were in jail but added a woman named Aseema, wife of one Mohammad Latief of Chadoora in Budgam District, was presently lodged in Poonch District jail as she had crossed the border in May 2012, much before the policy was implemented. Around 5,000 Kashmiris are believed to be there (in PoK) and most of them want to return having abjured violence.
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October - 10 
the rehabilitation of Bengali-speaking Muslims, with land records, displaced from the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTADs) of Kokrajhar and Chirang during the recent ethnic conflict with the Bodos will start from October 19. An official source
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the rehabilitation of Bengali-speaking Muslims, with land records, displaced from the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTADs) of Kokrajhar and Chirang during the recent ethnic conflict with the Bodos will start from October 19. An official source said, "Altogether 19,632 families of the Bengali-speaking Muslim community from Kokrajhar and Chirang districts have been found to be genuine land owners in the BTAD after scrutiny of their land documents. Their rehabilitation starts from October 19."
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October - 10 
The Sangai Express reports on October 10 that, the Hmar People’s Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) has, once again pushed the Government of Mizoram to another difficult situation as it stands its ground firm not to allow the latter to conduct Village Coun
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The Sangai Express reports on October 10 that, the Hmar People’s Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) has, once again pushed the Government of Mizoram to another difficult situation as it stands its ground firm not to allow the latter to conduct Village Council (VC) elections in Sinlung Hills of Mizoram. The Government of Mizoram has been desperately trying to conduct the VC elections as it has already fixed more than one date for filing the nomination papers. According to sources, representatives of the Government of Mizoram visited the jailed leaders of the HPC-D in Aizawl Central Jail on October 8 to negotiate for a free conduct of the elections. Unfortunately, the HPC-D leaders did not hand out any straw to the visiting Government officials. The HPC-D has laid down conditions for the Government of Mizoram that, if it is serious about talking to them, the arrested leaders should be released unconditionally. The HPC-D has also expressed its desire to talk if the condition is fulfilled and if the Government is serious in delivering justice to the Hmar peoples. The HPC-D maintains that securing peace and justice would only be realised if the Government of Mizoram created a Hmar Autonomous District in the interest of securing welfare, democracy, and just peace.
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October - 10 
the State Government revealed that 323 and 31 persons were respectively charged in the State under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) and Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), according to Greater Kashmir. The Government informed the Legisl
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the State Government revealed that 323 and 31 persons were respectively charged in the State under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) and Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), according to Greater Kashmir. The Government informed the Legislative Council that 323 persons were booked under TADA in 63 cases within the jurisdiction of the State. In Kashmir, 278 persons were charged in 59 cases under the said law. In Jammu, the number is less as 45 persons have been charged in seven cases under TADA. As many as 31 persons were charged under POTA. According to the information furnished by the Government, 15 persons were charged under POTA in seven cases in Kashmir. The Government also informed that 10921 AK rifles were recovered in last two decades in Kashmir with 4452 lying in possession of Police and remaining 6469 under the custody of Army and paramilitary forces. “About 28009 AK magazines were recovered with 11061 and 16948 lying in possession of police and Army/paramilitary forces respectively,” the Government said. According to the information, 5020 pistols and five anti-tank mines were recovered in the Valley during the past two decades. “As many as 13 pencils bombs were also recovered in the Valley,” the Government said.
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October - 10 
The Telegraph reports that the Centre is talking to Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur chief ministers for a consensus on steps relating to the welfare of Nagas living in the two States before it reaches a final settlement with the National Socialist Coun
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The Telegraph reports that the Centre is talking to Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur chief ministers for a consensus on steps relating to the welfare of Nagas living in the two States before it reaches a final settlement with the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). A solution is likely before March, 2013, Union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said on October 10. “I have been talking to the chief ministers of both Arunachal and Manipur and we are trying to reach a consensus on this,” he said, in reply to a question on the progress of Naga talks. Shinde’s statement comes a day after he held talks with Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh. Talks with the NSCN-IM concern the states neighbouring Nagaland as the outfit had demanded an integrated homeland for the Nagas — there are Naga tribes in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur as well as in Myanmar. Although the Centre has turned down the demand for carving out Naga-inhabited areas from other states and bring it under a single administrative arrangement, an alternative way to appease tribal sentiments in these areas is being explored.
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October - 10 
unidentified militants abducted a businessman, Suburuddin, from Guria-Hirapara in Goalpara District, reports The Sentinel.
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unidentified militants abducted a businessman, Suburuddin, from Guria-Hirapara in Goalpara District, reports The Sentinel.
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October - 10 
a dead body of an abducted man, identified as Walid (35), was found from Hawkes Bay Road within the jurisdiction of Mauripur Police Station.
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a dead body of an abducted man, identified as Walid (35), was found from Hawkes Bay Road within the jurisdiction of Mauripur Police Station.
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October - 10 
a Government primary school was blown up by unidentified militants at Usmanabad area of Akora Khattak in Nowshera District, reports Dawn. Official sources said substantial damage was caused to the building and added that the watchman was not present
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a Government primary school was blown up by unidentified militants at Usmanabad area of Akora Khattak in Nowshera District, reports Dawn. Official sources said substantial damage was caused to the building and added that the watchman was not present in the school at the time of blast. The bomb disposal squad said that four to six kilograms of explosives were used in the blast.
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October - 10 
a man was killed while four others were injured within the limits of Napier Police Station. Police said that unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire at them while they were sitting near their houses. Resultantly Pervez, Sohail, Karam
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a man was killed while four others were injured within the limits of Napier Police Station. Police said that unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire at them while they were sitting near their houses. Resultantly Pervez, Sohail, Karam Ali, Amir, Zubair and Atif sustained injuries. Later, Pervez succumbed to his injuries.
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October - 10 
a man, identified as Rafiq (26), was killed while another, Shah Kalam (40), injured at Abdul Hassan Isphani Road within Sacchal Police Station limits.
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a man, identified as Rafiq (26), was killed while another, Shah Kalam (40), injured at Abdul Hassan Isphani Road within Sacchal Police Station limits.
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October - 10 
a Policeman, identified as Murshid (26), was shot dead at Qalandria Chowk within the limits of Shara-e-Noor Jahan Police Station.
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a Policeman, identified as Murshid (26), was shot dead at Qalandria Chowk within the limits of Shara-e-Noor Jahan Police Station.
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October - 10 
Afghan security officials expelled over 30 ‘Pakistani clerics’ from mosques in southern Kandahar Province over ‘provocative speeches’ to encourage people for an ‘uprising against the Government’, reported The Express Tribune on October 10, quoting an
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Afghan security officials expelled over 30 ‘Pakistani clerics’ from mosques in southern Kandahar Province over ‘provocative speeches’ to encourage people for an ‘uprising against the Government’, reported The Express Tribune on October 10, quoting an Afghan official. Hamdullah Nazak, Governor of Dand District in Kandahar, said that Pakistani clerics had come from Muslim Bagh area of Balochistan and had no valid documents. “When the authorities asked them to provide documents and prove their identity, they failed,” Nazak said. He said Afghan authorities took action against the Pakistani ulema after they received information that they were encouraging people to stage a rebellion against the United States (US)-backed Government in Kabul. “We launched a campaign against Pakistani clerics and expelled all those who were leading prayers and delivering sermons without permission and without documents,” Nazak added. He claimed that there are still several religious scholars in Afghanistan who have arrived from Pakistan without any documents, adding that action will also be taken against them. “They are involved in the dissemination of negative speeches to mislead people, which is unacceptable,” Nazak said. He further added that the Taliban are fighting against the Government with the help of these Pakistani ulema.
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October - 10 
At least seven persons, including an activist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and a Policeman, were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 10, reported Daily Times. A worker of PPP, identified as Saleem (26), was shot dead at Nor
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At least seven persons, including an activist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and a Policeman, were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 10, reported Daily Times. A worker of PPP, identified as Saleem (26), was shot dead at North Nazimabad within the precincts of Taimuria Police Station
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October - 10 
Law Enforcement Agencies interrogating three suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of Ulema Council Pakistan (UCP) Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi revealed on October 10 that they belonged to the Waziristan Agency of Federally Admin
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Law Enforcement Agencies interrogating three suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of Ulema Council Pakistan (UCP) Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi revealed on October 10 that they belonged to the Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. The incident occurred the night of October 4, 2012 near Faizabad Chowk while he was returning to Lahore from a function at the German Embassy in Islamabad. The sources said that the accused admitted during the investigation that on the night of the incident, Ashrafi was moving on a deserted road without any special security which provided them the chance to execute their plan. Ashrafi was recovered from Chakwal Road in Jhelum District by the LEA’s in unconscious condition as the abductors had intoxicated him, they added. The accused said that they introduced themselves to Ashrafi as Police Officials and asked him to go with them for interrogation over some issue. Two of them then suddenly attacked him and rendered him unconscious by injecting an intoxicating medicine. However, on their way to their hideout near Jhelum, they observed extraordinary checking by the Police and LEA’s on the Highway, and therefore abandoned the car along with Ashrafi. He was recovered in unconscious condition in his car.
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October - 10 
one Wasif (30) was shot dead at Sher Shah within the limits of Sher Shah Police Station.
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one Wasif (30) was shot dead at Sher Shah within the limits of Sher Shah Police Station.
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October - 10 
Police arrested 11 Afghan nationals under Foreign Act at Joint Road area in Quetta on October 10, reports The News. Police sources said that these Afghan nationals had entered in the country illegally and did not show travelling documents during inve
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Police arrested 11 Afghan nationals under Foreign Act at Joint Road area in Quetta on October 10, reports The News. Police sources said that these Afghan nationals had entered in the country illegally and did not show travelling documents during investigation. Later, they were handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further interrogation.
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October - 10 
the banned Ahl-i-Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) announced to contest the next general elections in Mansehra, reports Dawn. “Like other parts of the country, we’ll field candidates on two National Assembly and six provincial assembly seats (in Mansehra) hop
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the banned Ahl-i-Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) announced to contest the next general elections in Mansehra, reports Dawn. “Like other parts of the country, we’ll field candidates on two National Assembly and six provincial assembly seats (in Mansehra) hoping for the best,” local ASW General Secretary Qari Shamsur Rehman told reporters in Balakot area. He said his party would name candidates for the next elections next week and that they all would work for the enforcement of Shariah in the country if people elected them to power.
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October - 10 
The banned militant organisation TTP had issued a statement on October 10, using Islamic Shariah to defend the attack. TTP had said that although they do not believe in attacking women, “whom so ever leads a campaign against Islam and Shariah is orde
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The banned militant organisation TTP had issued a statement on October 10, using Islamic Shariah to defend the attack. TTP had said that although they do not believe in attacking women, “whom so ever leads a campaign against Islam and Shariah is ordered to be killed by Shariah.” TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan had argued that it is “not just allowed … but obligatory in Islam” to kill such a person involved “in leading a campaign against Shariah and (who) tries to involve whole community in such campaign, and that personality becomes a symbol of anti-Shariah campaign.”
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October - 10 
The Federal Ministry of Interior has cautioned of possible terrorist attacks in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), The Express Tribune reported on October 10. In a letter sent by the ministry’s National Crisis Management Cell, the dep
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The Federal Ministry of Interior has cautioned of possible terrorist attacks in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), The Express Tribune reported on October 10. In a letter sent by the ministry’s National Crisis Management Cell, the department urged both the Governments to be vigilant, citing that terrorists are being trained in Waziristan Agency and may carry out attacks in GB or KP anytime. The department also informed that the terrorists who killed 18 passengers, mostly Shias, in the Kohistan area of neighboring KP on February 28, 2012, were also trained in Waziristan, adding that the terrorists were “probably being supported by foreign agencies”. The ministry also stressed the need to arrest the gangs involved in target killings in GB and ensure peace in the region. As a security measure, the GB government recently suspended traffic between Gilgit and Chitral via the Shanur Pass on grounds that the Government does not have enough manpower to keep check on “all of GB as well as Chitral”. GB Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police Ali Sher said that highways leading to GB are being monitored and public transport between Rawalpindi and GB is being escorted by security forces. He added that the police have arrested several suspects during these escorts.
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government on October 10 announced PKR 10 million in reward for anyone who identifies the terrorists who attacked 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai, Provincial Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said, reports The Expres
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government on October 10 announced PKR 10 million in reward for anyone who identifies the terrorists who attacked 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai, Provincial Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said, reports The Express Tribune. Hussain requested all peace-loving people from across the world to pray for the early recovery of Malala who was shot at by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants on October 9 while she was on her way to home from school. The minister reiterated that Malala is not being sent abroad for further treatment as the doctors had advised her complete rest for two days.
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October - 10 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said on October 10 that the incidence of mental illness will not improve without the elimination of terrorism, reports Central Asia Online. “With the eradication of terrorism and
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said on October 10 that the incidence of mental illness will not improve without the elimination of terrorism, reports Central Asia Online. “With the eradication of terrorism and extremism, mental health could be improved,” he said after a seminar to mark World Mental Health Day. The militancy has been cited as a major contributor to such things as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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October - 10 
the National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution against the terrorists and saluted the services and courage of Malala. “This House salutes the great services of Malala Yousufzai. The entire nation is proud of her and condemns the incident in w
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the National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution against the terrorists and saluted the services and courage of Malala. “This House salutes the great services of Malala Yousufzai. The entire nation is proud of her and condemns the incident in which Malala was injured along with two fellow students Shazia and Kainaat,” said the resolution. The House also pledged to continue fighting terrorism till it is rooted out from the country and demanded the Government to bear all medical expenses of the injured students and give exemplary punishment to those involved in the attack. The Senate also passed a unanimous resolution condemning the terrorist attack on Malala.
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October - 10 
The Police of the twin cities, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, on October 10 sought the Interior Ministry’s help to be allowed to go to Afghanistan to arrest Roohullah, a high-profile fugitive wanted for the murder of former Attorney-General and retired Judge
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The Police of the twin cities, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, on October 10 sought the Interior Ministry’s help to be allowed to go to Afghanistan to arrest Roohullah, a high-profile fugitive wanted for the murder of former Attorney-General and retired Judge of Peshawar High Court (PHC) Justice Sardar Khan, reports Dawn. Sources revealed that after escaping from the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) in Rawalpindi on July 29, 2012 Roohullah has been spotted in Afghanistan where he is allegedly being sheltered by Mangal Bagh’s militia. A letter had been written by the Police to the Interior Ministry seeking permission from Afghanistan Government to send a Joint Police Team to arrest Roohullah. Another source added that nearly two weeks back, a senior Police Officer had directly approached the Afghan Ambassador in Islamabad on the issue. But given the absence of an extradition treaty between the two countries, the ambassador declined to entertain the request. A senior police officer, requesting not to be named, said: “Though the Afghan Ambassador was briefed in detail about the escapee and his current whereabouts, he was not convinced. If the twin cities Police are allowed to travel to Afghanistan and the Afghan Police assist them, the fugitive could be captured and brought back to Pakistan.” Deputy Superintendent of Police Omer Hayat revealed that efforts by the Police were also in progress to arrest the fugitive and bring him back through Interpol. On July 29, Roohullah had escaped from medical ward of DHQ Hospital Rawalpindi where he was being treated under the custody of Adiala Jail. Investigations revealed that the plan to escape was hatched by him and a double-murder suspect Raja Arsalan. Roohullah had assured Raja Arsalan in the jail that he had close links with some influential people in the judiciary and he could help him in getting bail and in return he had to help him flee from the jail. With help from jail staff and the hospital doctor, Roohullah managed to reach the DHQ Hospital and escaped with his wife first to Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Raja Saqib, a resident of Islamabad. After interrogating the two facilitators for more than six days, the Rawalpindi Police (Ganjmandi) brought them here for investigation while a separate case has been registered against three Islamabad Policemen for their role in Roohullah’s escape.
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October - 10 
The Supreme Court on October 10, during a hearing on the law and order situation in Balochistan, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, said the Government had done nothing for its improvement, reports Daily Times. Barrister Raja Salman
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The Supreme Court on October 10, during a hearing on the law and order situation in Balochistan, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, said the Government had done nothing for its improvement, reports Daily Times. Barrister Raja Salman told the court that the elements responsible for the bad law and order in the province had been named but no action was taken against them. Assisting lawyer of the court Qahir Shah informed it that Khuzdar District had been closed for a full month due to deteriorating law and order situation. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry observed this was tantamount to rejection of implementation of constitution and asked Balochistan Inspector General of Police Tariq Umar Khatab if it was not so. Justice Jawad S Khawaja noted that the Supreme Court had held 70 hearings on the Balochistan situation and had issued order for the implementation of law and the constitution in the province, but despite assurances from the government in this regard nothing had been done. When Deputy Attorney General asked for more time in the case, the Chief Justice expressed deep anger and said, “Balochistan is not your priority. Allegations are levelled against the Government and the Frontier Corps (FC) but the Government is doing nothing.” He added, “We are responsible for the destruction of Balochistan ourselves.”
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October - 10 
Two children were injured when a mortar shell hit a home in the Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 10, reports Daily Times. The mortar, fired from an unidentified loca
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Two children were injured when a mortar shell hit a home in the Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 10, reports Daily Times. The mortar, fired from an unidentified location, hit the house of a tribesman identified as Abdul Latif at Gud Malang in the Akkakhel area. As a result of the attack two children were injured and two rooms were damaged, local sources said.
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October - 10 
two unidentified dead bodies were recovered from roadside at Gul Bela area in the jurisdiction of Dawoodzai Police in the outskirts of Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police said both the persons had been gunned down, while the bodies bore torture mar
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two unidentified dead bodies were recovered from roadside at Gul Bela area in the jurisdiction of Dawoodzai Police in the outskirts of Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police said both the persons had been gunned down, while the bodies bore torture marks as well.
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October - 10 
unidentified armed assailants shot dead a man, identified as Ashiq Ali (30), in Lyari within the limits of Kalakot Police Station.
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unidentified armed assailants shot dead a man, identified as Ashiq Ali (30), in Lyari within the limits of Kalakot Police Station.
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October - 10 
unidentified militants blew up a Government-run school in the Malka Dher area of Charsadda District, reports Central Asia Online. At least five kilogrammes of explosives were used to destroy two rooms of the Government Primary School for Boys, as wel
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unidentified militants blew up a Government-run school in the Malka Dher area of Charsadda District, reports Central Asia Online. At least five kilogrammes of explosives were used to destroy two rooms of the Government Primary School for Boys, as well as furniture and records.
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October - 10 
unidentified militants destroyed two CD shops with explosives at Pabbi Station Chowk in Nowshera, reports The News. No casualty was reported. Some near-by shops were partially damaged.
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unidentified militants destroyed two CD shops with explosives at Pabbi Station Chowk in Nowshera, reports The News. No casualty was reported. Some near-by shops were partially damaged.
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October - 10 
Mohan Baidya, chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), on October 10 warned of declaring ethnic federal states from the street strongly objecting to the major political parties' informal understanding to go for the fresh Cons
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Mohan Baidya, chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), on October 10 warned of declaring ethnic federal states from the street strongly objecting to the major political parties' informal understanding to go for the fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) polls, reports Nepal News. Baidya said his party would announce new constitution from the street if its demand of round table conference was ignored.
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October - 10 
NC president Sushil Koirala made it clear that his party does not consider revival of the CA as a way of finding a solution to the protracted political stalemate. Koirala said that seeking fresh mandate through CA elections would be the most democrat
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NC president Sushil Koirala made it clear that his party does not consider revival of the CA as a way of finding a solution to the protracted political stalemate. Koirala said that seeking fresh mandate through CA elections would be the most democratic option for the parties at the moment.
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October - 10 
the ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) decided to restructure the party organization into six tiers to be run by collective leadership. A meeting of the party office bearers in the capital also decided that 2,000 party members w
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the ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) decided to restructure the party organization into six tiers to be run by collective leadership. A meeting of the party office bearers in the capital also decided that 2,000 party members would participate in the party’s general convention to be held from January 27, 2013.
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October - 10 
Journalist Mahbub Kamal, another prosecution witness on October 10 told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) that Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader AKM Yusuf formed the Razakar, a collaborating force of the Pakistani junta, during the Liberation Wa
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Journalist Mahbub Kamal, another prosecution witness on October 10 told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) that Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader AKM Yusuf formed the Razakar, a collaborating force of the Pakistani junta, during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. According to "Genocide '71", a book that details the accounts of the wartime killers and collaborators, Yusuf in May 1971, formed the Razakar force at a meeting of 96 JeI workers in Khulna. Mahbub also said there was no uniform for the Razakars.
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October - 10 
Police arrested six cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) while pasting posters on wall in Kot Chandpur sub-District of Jhenidah District on October 10, reports UNBConnect. The arrested were identified as Azizur Rahman, Saown Ahmed, Mahbubur Rahman,
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Police arrested six cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) while pasting posters on wall in Kot Chandpur sub-District of Jhenidah District on October 10, reports UNBConnect. The arrested were identified as Azizur Rahman, Saown Ahmed, Mahbubur Rahman, Rafiqul Islam, Yeasin Ali and Akram Biswas. They all are the students of Kot Chandpur Aleya Madrasa.
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October - 10 
the Police arrested three members of Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) from Borachala area of Gazipur District on October 10, reports The New Age. The arrested persons are Shahidul Islam Shahid (22), Mehdi Hasan (28) and Nazma Mustakim (24). Police recovered three
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the Police arrested three members of Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) from Borachala area of Gazipur District on October 10, reports The New Age. The arrested persons are Shahidul Islam Shahid (22), Mehdi Hasan (28) and Nazma Mustakim (24). Police recovered three mobile phone sets, books and leaflets and one VSD from their possession.
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October - 10 
War crimes investigators will submit charges on October 10 (today) against Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin and Ashrafuzzaman Khan - Al-Badr kingpins who led the killing of intellectuals in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The investigation agency of the Internati
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War crimes investigators will submit charges on October 10 (today) against Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin and Ashrafuzzaman Khan - Al-Badr kingpins who led the killing of intellectuals in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) finished its probe on October 9, setting in motion the process of the trials of the two in connection with crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War. Abdul Hannan Khan, coordinator of the ICT said "Operation in charge of Al-Badr” Mueen-Uddin and “chief executor” Ashrafuzzaman Khan led the force and also “directly took part” in the killing of intellectuals in Dhaka between December 10 and 15 of 1971. He added the agency had found evidence linking the two with the torture and killing of at least 18 intellectuals. Nine of them were Dhaka University teachers, six were journalists and three were physicians.
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October - 10 
A seven-member delegation of Tamil National Alliance (TNA), Sri Lanka's major Tamil party, will leave for India on October 10 (today) on an invitation extended by the Indian Government to hold discussions on the ethnic issue, reports Colombo Page. Du
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A seven-member delegation of Tamil National Alliance (TNA), Sri Lanka's major Tamil party, will leave for India on October 10 (today) on an invitation extended by the Indian Government to hold discussions on the ethnic issue, reports Colombo Page. During their four-day tour to New Delhi, the TNA delegation is scheduled to hold discussions with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and other government officials in New Delhi on a solution to the ethnic issue. The delegation, led by TNA Leader R. Sampanthan will include TNA parliamentarians Selvam Adekkalanadan, Mavai Senathirajah, Suresh Premachandran, M. A. Sumanthiran, Appathurai Vinayagamoorthy, and P. Selvarasa. They will however not hold discussions with the Tamil Nadu politicians during their short tour, a TNA member has said. The talks will be focused on finding a sustainable solution to the ethnic issue and the welfare of the Tamil community in the North and the East. The Indian government has offered help to create a platform to restart stalled talks between the Sri Lankan government and TNA on the ethnic issue and it is expected that the Indian government will persuade the TNA to participate in the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to bring up a permanent solution to the power devolution
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October - 10 
India's External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna in a statement said on October 10 that the visit by the major Tamil political party of Sri Lanka, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is part of India's continuing engagement with Government and political par
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India's External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna in a statement said on October 10 that the visit by the major Tamil political party of Sri Lanka, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is part of India's continuing engagement with Government and political parties of Sri Lanka on an ethnic solution, reports Colombo Page. The delegation would consist of parliamentarians Mavai S. Senathirajah, K. Premachandran, P. Selvarasa, A. Vinayagamoorthy, A. Adaikkalanathan, and M.A. Sumanthiran. The delegation is expected to call on the Prime Minister and the External Affairs Minister. They would also exchange views with the National Security Adviser and the Foreign Secretary.
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October - 11 
after signing the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with the two factions of Dima Hasao District based Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) on October 8, the Centre is now looking forward to a peace agreement with both the factions of the National Democratic Front o
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after signing the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with the two factions of Dima Hasao District based Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) on October 8, the Centre is now looking forward to a peace agreement with both the factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), reports The Times of India. The indication came on October 11 when Centre's interlocutor and former Intelligence Bureau chief P C Haldar met Ranjan Daimary, the chief of NDFB-RD, inside Guwahati Central Jail. Haldar, who held an hour-long discussion with Daimary, told the media, "The talks are going well. If both the factions want, then the Centre is ready to sign a peace agreement with them at one go." Daimary was arrested in Bangladesh in 2009 and later handed over to India.
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October - 11 
Based on the information provided by November 26, 2008 (26/11) mastermind Abu Jundal, Delhi Police busted a gang of Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists, which carried out the serial blasts in Pune on August 1, 2012 and had planned to attack Delhi and B
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Based on the information provided by November 26, 2008 (26/11) mastermind Abu Jundal, Delhi Police busted a gang of Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists, which carried out the serial blasts in Pune on August 1, 2012 and had planned to attack Delhi and Bodh Gaya (Bihar) during the coming festival season, reports The Times of India. Announcing the arrests of Asad Khan, Imran Khan and Sayed Feroz alias Hamza, all belonging to Maharashtra, Delhi Police Chief Neeraj Kumar said the IM cell carried out the serial bomb attacks in Pune to avenge the killing of Qateel Siddiqui in Pune's Yerwada Jail on June 8, 2012. Sources said they had planned to target at least seven crowded places in Delhi. Asad and Imran were arrested from their Pul Prahladpur accommodation on September 26, 2012 while Feroz was arrested on October 1 from Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi. The terrorists, came to Delhi after a period of hiding in Roorkee (Uttarakhand, Roorkee District), were carrying 5kg of explosives and 10 detonators as part of the plot to explode at least 10 bombs in Delhi and the pilgrim city of Bodh Gaya. Circuits, 9-volt batteries, ball bearings, nails, shrapnel and other material used to make IEDs were part of the cache recovered from them. IM commander Fayyaz Ahmed Kagzi, is the leader of these three. According to sources, one of the mobile numbers provided by Jundal gave them the lead resulting in the arrests of the Pune bombers. One of the arrested persons, Asad, is allegedly linked also to the Aurangabad arms haul case in which Jundal is also an accused. Delhi Police stumbled upon the IM module by tracing their phone calls and email conversations with their contacts, suspected to be the Bhatkal brothers and Kagzi in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Sources said it was Riyaz Bhatkal who asked the Pune bombers to move from Roorkee to Delhi before the festival season, and asked one Raju Bhai to arrange a hideout. Delhi Police is now looking for Raju Bhai. Moreover, Aurangabad Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), led by Navinchandra Reddy, on October 11, evening searched residence of Asad Khan in Naigaon (Pune District), and seized documents. Asad's younger brother, Hussain Khan, has been picked up for questioning. Further, it has been reported that the arrested had made three attempts to plant a bomb on the premises of the Yerawada central jail and a local court in Pune. They also wanted to kill the family members of gangster Sharad Mohol and his aide Alok Bhalerao, who killed IM terrorist Qateel Siddiqui. In addition, Maharashtra ATS said, that interrogation of Jundal, had yielded vital clues in the Pune case. Sayed Firoz, one of the arrested owns a garment shop ‘Option by Firoz’ near hotel Silver Inn in Camp area, according to dnaindia.com. According to Pune Police the Bhatkal brothers, had been working for the last eight years to set up a terror module in Pune. The two brothers, said police officials, were setting up a pan-India network which had about 100 people. The groups held clandestine meetings in Pune’s Camp area with the aim to indoctrinate new recruits. Hindustan Times reported on October 12, that these three were originally recruited for the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) before being relegated to IM. They bought eight electronic detonators from market area of Nehru Place in Delhi.
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October - 11 
Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General (IG, Kashmir Frontier), S S Tomar said on October 11 that Pakistan violates ceasefire and sends infiltrators to escalate violence in the State so as to divert attention from its internal problems. The IG
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Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General (IG, Kashmir Frontier), S S Tomar said on October 11 that Pakistan violates ceasefire and sends infiltrators to escalate violence in the State so as to divert attention from its internal problems. The IG said there is no increase in chances of infiltration from across the border. When asked about possible rise in infiltration attempts before the snowfall, he replied: "I don't feel so. There are no such chances." Tomar said the situation in Kashmir has improved a lot. "There is virtual normalcy but there are mischief mongers who would try to vitiate the atmosphere of peace", he added.
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October - 11 
DHD-J ‘chairman’ Jewel Garlosa has appealed to Indigenous People's Forum (IPF), other organizations opposing the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed between DHD-N, DHD-J and the Central, and State Government, to come and join the process of develop
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DHD-J ‘chairman’ Jewel Garlosa has appealed to Indigenous People's Forum (IPF), other organizations opposing the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed between DHD-N, DHD-J and the Central, and State Government, to come and join the process of development in Dima Hasao District under a fresh atmosphere, reports Times of India on October 11.
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October - 11 
eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), headed by politburo members Narayan Sanyal and Ravi Sharma, went on an indefinite strike on Thursday [October 11] to protest against the raid in the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Centr
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eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), headed by politburo members Narayan Sanyal and Ravi Sharma, went on an indefinite strike on Thursday [October 11] to protest against the raid in the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Central Jail in Hazaribagh District on October 9, reports The Times of India. The Police had recovered a dual-SIM cell phone from Sanyal during the raid.
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October - 11 
Eight years after Bangladeshi sculptor Rashid Ahmed (75) was arrested from Paharganj area of Delhi on December 20, 2004 along with three persons for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), a trial court has sentenced him and his accomplice to se
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Eight years after Bangladeshi sculptor Rashid Ahmed (75) was arrested from Paharganj area of Delhi on December 20, 2004 along with three persons for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), a trial court has sentenced him and his accomplice to seven years' rigorous imprisonment, The Times of India. The court however, acquitted co-accused Mohammed Abaad Ali and Imam Raja, both Indians.
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October - 11 
Police arrested one Sankar Rajbongshi, a cadre of the Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), at Barama in Baksa District of Assam on October 11, reported The Sentinel. Sources said the NDFB-RD cadre was arrested ne
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Police arrested one Sankar Rajbongshi, a cadre of the Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), at Barama in Baksa District of Assam on October 11, reported The Sentinel. Sources said the NDFB-RD cadre was arrested near Barama College Road while he was allegedly extorting money from businessmen in the locality. The Police recovered one 9-mm pistol, five live cartridges, INR 10,000 and a mobile phone from the arrested militant.
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October - 11 
SFs on October 11 arrested one Hill Tiger Force (HTF) militant, identified as ‘executive secretary’ Jhon Gabriel alias JB from Muolhoi in the same District. Gabriel was allegedly involved in October 7 blasts at Haflong. Sources revealed that Gabriel
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SFs on October 11 arrested one Hill Tiger Force (HTF) militant, identified as ‘executive secretary’ Jhon Gabriel alias JB from Muolhoi in the same District. Gabriel was allegedly involved in October 7 blasts at Haflong. Sources revealed that Gabriel also named three more persons who were also involved in the recent bomb blast.
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October - 11 
Surendranagar Police have arrested Bharat Mukhiya and Santosh Mukhiya and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) amounting INR 20,000 from them, reported The Times of India on October 11. Bharat was found carrying INR 15,000 in FICN while his acc
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Surendranagar Police have arrested Bharat Mukhiya and Santosh Mukhiya and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) amounting INR 20,000 from them, reported The Times of India on October 11. Bharat was found carrying INR 15,000 in FICN while his accomplice had INR 5,000 with him. According to Police, "Both were living in Halvad town in Surendranagar District for the last one year. A couple of weeks ago we had nabbed two minors from Dhrangadhra town with the fake currency notes and they were sent to a juvenile home in Rajkot. These children were from Bihar. We got a tip-off that two persons were on their way to meet these children and arrange for their release. We nabbed the two accused and recovered Rs 20,000 in fake currency notes from them”. Their interrogation revealed that Bharat used to get FICN from Nepal and circulate it to different parts of the country.
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October - 11 
Suspected Naxalites [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] set ablaze a bus in Gumla District in the wee hours of October 11, reports The Hindu. The driver and the helper, who were sleeping inside the vehicle, managed to escape, the sources added.
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Suspected Naxalites [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] set ablaze a bus in Gumla District in the wee hours of October 11, reports The Hindu. The driver and the helper, who were sleeping inside the vehicle, managed to escape, the sources added.
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October - 11 
The east division of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has alleged that some statements are being issued in the name of its leader Azad and a group of persons are extorting money from people in the Agency and the plain areas, including Vis
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The east division of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has alleged that some statements are being issued in the name of its leader Azad and a group of persons are extorting money from people in the Agency and the plain areas, including Visakhapatnam city, in the name of Maoist party, reports The Hindu on October 11. It has claimed that it is all the handiwork of the Police. The group consisted of some former Maoists. Some employees were also involved and it was making statements on issues concerning people to make them believe that extorting money was for the right cause but if they did not stop their act and accept their wrong doings the party would take action, warned east division’s official spokesperson Vijayalakshmi in a press release sent to reporters in Visakha Agency area on October 10. The press release also denied party’s role in the banners seen at Hukumpeta and Dumbriguda bridges and Chaparayi near Araku in which east division secretary Ganesh had warned MEO Nagabhushanam and Deputy Director Mallikharjuna Rao or a banner that warned a man Gamparaju for deceiving a PTG girl Lakshmi of Koyyuru. There was a delay in responding to the banners issue and the party expressed its regrets, the spokesperson said
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October - 11 
a man was shot dead at New Muzaffarabad colony within the jurisdiction of Quaidabad Police Station. SHO Aman Ullah Marwat said that at least three armed riders shot and killed Abdul Qayum (40), son of Shershah Khan, and escaped after committing the c
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a man was shot dead at New Muzaffarabad colony within the jurisdiction of Quaidabad Police Station. SHO Aman Ullah Marwat said that at least three armed riders shot and killed Abdul Qayum (40), son of Shershah Khan, and escaped after committing the crime. He said that the deceased hailing from Swat had reached Karachi three days back.
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October - 11 
a man was shot dead at UP Morr within the limits of New Karachi Police Station. SHO Nasir Bukhari said that two armed riders shot and killed a motorcyclist, Syed Ejaz Haider Rizvi (30), son of Khursheed Haider Rizvi. He said that deceased was a schoo
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a man was shot dead at UP Morr within the limits of New Karachi Police Station. SHO Nasir Bukhari said that two armed riders shot and killed a motorcyclist, Syed Ejaz Haider Rizvi (30), son of Khursheed Haider Rizvi. He said that deceased was a schoolteacher in Al-Murtaza School.
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October - 11 
a pro-government tribal elder, Malik Masher Khan, and his two bodyguards, Zarin Khan and Zer Jan, were shot dead and his nephew was injured when unidentified militants sprayed bullets on their vehicle at Derga Mandai village in Miramshah of North Waz
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a pro-government tribal elder, Malik Masher Khan, and his two bodyguards, Zarin Khan and Zer Jan, were shot dead and his nephew was injured when unidentified militants sprayed bullets on their vehicle at Derga Mandai village in Miramshah of North Waziristan Agency, reports Dawn. Residents said that Malik Masher Khan was on way home from Miramshah when assailants opened fire at his vehicle at Derga Mandai village on Miramshah-Ghulam Khan Road. Malik Masher belonged to Borakhel tribe, a sub-clan of Ahmedzai Wazir tribe.
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October - 11 
another man was killed at Jinnah Bridge within the jurisdiction of Baghdadi Police Station. A police official said that Faizan (23), son of Ahmed, was on his way to work when unidentified armed riders shot him dead.
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another man was killed at Jinnah Bridge within the jurisdiction of Baghdadi Police Station. A police official said that Faizan (23), son of Ahmed, was on his way to work when unidentified armed riders shot him dead.
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October - 11 
As many as 11 persons were killed and 21 others sustained critical injuries in a bomb blast on Nishtar Road in Sibi town of the same District in Balochistan on October 11, reports Daily Times. According to Police, a bomb was planted in a rickshaw par
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As many as 11 persons were killed and 21 others sustained critical injuries in a bomb blast on Nishtar Road in Sibi town of the same District in Balochistan on October 11, reports Daily Times. According to Police, a bomb was planted in a rickshaw parked on the road outside a hotel. “It was a remote-controlled blast in which nine people were killed and 22 wounded,” Sibi Deputy Commissioner Aziz Ahmed Jamali said. “Around 20 to 25 kg of explosives were used in the blast,” District Police Officer (DPO) Ghulam Lashari said, adding that the area was crowded and people were taking tea in main bazaar when the blast occurred.
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At least 18 militants, mostly Afghans, were killed in a US drone attack on October 11 at a militant compound in the Baland Khel area of Orakzai Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) near the border with Afghanistan, reports Daily T
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At least 18 militants, mostly Afghans, were killed in a US drone attack on October 11 at a militant compound in the Baland Khel area of Orakzai Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) near the border with Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. “US drones fired four missiles on a militant compound and initial reports say 11 militants have died,” local administration chief Khushal Khan said. He said most of the dead were Afghans. His deputy Rafiq Mohmand later put the death toll at 18. Militants had sealed off the flattened building and were recovering bodies, he said. The building belonged to Maulvi Shakirullah, a ‘commander’ in the forces of Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. Bahadur is an ally of the al Qaeda-linked Haqqani network blamed by the Americans for a string of high-profile attacks in Afghanistan.
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At least 50 Islamic scholars belonging to ‘Sunni Ittehad Council’ on October 11 declared Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)’s attack on Pakistani children’s rights activist Malala Yousufzai as un-Islamic, reports Dawn. The scholars issued a combined ‘f
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At least 50 Islamic scholars belonging to ‘Sunni Ittehad Council’ on October 11 declared Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)’s attack on Pakistani children’s rights activist Malala Yousufzai as un-Islamic, reports Dawn. The scholars issued a combined ‘fatwa’ (Islamic ruling) in Lahore which said that the TTP’s interpretation of Islam was incorrect and was deviant from the actual interpretation of the Shariah. Sunni Ittehad Council represents ‘Barelvi sect’ of Islam which is influenced by Sufism and defends the traditional Sufi practices from the criticisms of Islamic movements like the ‘Deobandi’, ‘Wahhabi’ and ‘Ahl al-Hadith’. The fatwa added that TTP were misguided and their mindset was driven by ignorance. “Islam does not stop women from acquiring education and by attacking Malala the Taliban have crossed the limits of Islam,” the fatwa added.
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Authorities on October 11 freed 32 former militants arrested during the counter-insurgency Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) in 2009 in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Central Asia Online. The fo
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Authorities on October 11 freed 32 former militants arrested during the counter-insurgency Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) in 2009 in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Central Asia Online. The former militants shunned militancy after rehabilitation and skill training at the army-run Skill Development and Rehabilitation Centre in Tank. "FATA (the Federally Administered Tribal Areas) used to be the most peaceful place, but militants had turned it into a hub of terrorism,” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Ghulam Dastagir said at the ex-militants’ graduation ceremony. “But the government has initiated several uplift projects to stop youngsters from falling into Taliban hands, and this project is one of them."
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October - 11 
Barawal peace militia chief, Malik Gul Zada, was shot dead by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants Sabar check-point on Pak-Afghan border in Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of October 10, reports The Express Tribune. A r
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Barawal peace militia chief, Malik Gul Zada, was shot dead by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants Sabar check-point on Pak-Afghan border in Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of October 10, reports The Express Tribune. A report filed by Bacha Zada, son of Malik Gul Zada, stated that his father was shot dead while he was patrolling the area. According to initial reports, the accused fled across the border after killing the chief. Talking to the journalists from an undisclosed location, TTP Malakand chapter ‘spokesperson’ Sirajuddin claimed responsibility for the killing.
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based on intelligence information, Security Forces (SFs) on October 11 recovered 16 remote-controlled bombs, 78 kilogrammes of explosives, 42 metres of safety fuses and six rolls of batteries in a search operation in the Maidan area in Lower Dir Dist
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based on intelligence information, Security Forces (SFs) on October 11 recovered 16 remote-controlled bombs, 78 kilogrammes of explosives, 42 metres of safety fuses and six rolls of batteries in a search operation in the Maidan area in Lower Dir District. The SFs also blew up the house of a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Ishaq, in the Gulli Bagh area. Ishaq was involved in cross-border terrorism and resides in Afghanistan.
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Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on October 11 said the judiciary would be content when law and order was restored in the country and the killers of innocent people were arrested and cases were registered against them, reports Dai
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Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on October 11 said the judiciary would be content when law and order was restored in the country and the killers of innocent people were arrested and cases were registered against them, reports Daily Times. He, however, said nobody was safe here. The chief justice made the remark during the hearing of a petition on the law and order situation and human rights violations in Balochistan, at the Supreme Court’s Quetta Registry. SM Zafar, the lawyer for the Frontier Corps (FC), continued his arguments in the apex court on the fourth day of the hearing and said that sitting in the court, he had got the impression that the Government of Balochistan had failed to maintain law and order in the province, adding that when a Government failed to maintain law and order, the anti-state elements and different gangs raise their heads.
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Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik informed the media on October 11 that the two persons who shot Malala Yousufzai have been identified, reports The Express Tribune. Malik said that it has been figured out that who plotted the conspiracy again
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Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik informed the media on October 11 that the two persons who shot Malala Yousufzai have been identified, reports The Express Tribune. Malik said that it has been figured out that who plotted the conspiracy against Malala and from where. He added that the President has ordered for Malala to be shifted to Germany.
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October - 11 
Hafiz Mohammed Khalid Chishti, the cleric who accused Rimsha Masih of committing blasphemy and was arrested for allegedly framing evidence was released a day after he was granted bail by a court on October 11, 2012 after a surety and a bond of PKR 20
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Hafiz Mohammed Khalid Chishti, the cleric who accused Rimsha Masih of committing blasphemy and was arrested for allegedly framing evidence was released a day after he was granted bail by a court on October 11, 2012 after a surety and a bond of PKR 200,000 was submitted at the court in Islamabad, reported The Express Tribune. Hafiz Chishti, the imam of the mosque in Rimsha’s area, who first provided Police the burned papers as evidence against her, was detained on September 1, 2012 for desecrating the Quran himself and tampering with evidence. “My client has been released and he came out of Adiala jail in Rawalpindi District of Punjab,” his lawyer Wajid Ali Gilani said. The cleric was arrested after his deputy Maulvi Zubair and two others told the magistrate that Chishti added pages from the Quran to the burnt pages brought to him by a witness. Zubair and the two others, Mohammad Shahzad and Awais Ahmed, said they had urged Chishti not to interfere with the papers but he told them it was the only way to expel the Christians from the area.
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militants attacked a passenger van in Hasan Zai Bazaar in Orakzai Agency, killing eight anti-Taliban Mushti tribesmen and injuring 22 others, reports Central Asia Online. The passenger van was carrying Mushti tribesmen from Mushti Mela to Kalaya, the
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militants attacked a passenger van in Hasan Zai Bazaar in Orakzai Agency, killing eight anti-Taliban Mushti tribesmen and injuring 22 others, reports Central Asia Online. The passenger van was carrying Mushti tribesmen from Mushti Mela to Kalaya, the agency headquarters, when a remote-controlled improvised explosive device blew up on Mushti-Mela Road in Hasan Zai Darra
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Six persons, including a Policeman and a freelance lawyer, were killed in separate acts of targeted killing in the provincial capital of Sindh, Karachi on October 11, reports Daily Times. A Policeman was shot dead near his house at Kanwari colony wit
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Six persons, including a Policeman and a freelance lawyer, were killed in separate acts of targeted killing in the provincial capital of Sindh, Karachi on October 11, reports Daily Times. A Policeman was shot dead near his house at Kanwari colony within the precincts of Pirabad Police Station in Manghopir. The victim was identified as 45-year-old Shahjahan, son of Yousuf. The deceased, father of four children, was living in the same area and hailed from Hazara area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The slain officer was posted at Manghopir Police Station. It is pertinent to mention here that in last few months, at least a dozen of police officials, including CID personnel, were shot and killed in targeted attacks in Pirabad and Manghopir areas.
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Suspected militants abducted a retired military intelligence officer a few hundred metres away from his house in the Defence Housing Authority residential colony on October 11-morning, after shooting dead his driver who resisted the attempt, reports
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Suspected militants abducted a retired military intelligence officer a few hundred metres away from his house in the Defence Housing Authority residential colony on October 11-morning, after shooting dead his driver who resisted the attempt, reports Dawn. Brigadier (retired) Tahir Masood was being driven to his office from his house in the Defence Housing Authority residential colony when four gunmen in a Honda car blocked his Prado and abducted the brigadier, killing the driver, who tries to resist. Police said Brigadier Masood had entered property business after retirement. But the exact nature of his job could not be ascertained. Police quoted a security guard, who witnessed the incident, as saying that the silver Honda intercepted the former army officer’s vehicle on the main road inside Block-H of DHA Phase II.
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Terming the ongoing war in Afghanistan a ‘jihad’, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan parried a question on October 11 whether the war in Pakistan’s tribal belt could be labelled as terrorism, reports The Express Tribune. Imran added that
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Terming the ongoing war in Afghanistan a ‘jihad’, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan parried a question on October 11 whether the war in Pakistan’s tribal belt could be labelled as terrorism, reports The Express Tribune. Imran added that there was a need to investigate the motivations of various Taliban factions operating in the country, adding that the decision to carry out a military operation in Waziristan in 2004 and the Lal Masjid episode were ‘the main reasons’ behind the violence across the country. “In the guise of the Taliban, there are several criminal gangs who didn’t even spare PTI workers by demanding extortion money.” The PTI chief said that “drone attacks are carried out with the consent of the government, and in reaction, Taliban attack civilians.”
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The Inspector General (IG) of Frontier Corps (FC) Major-General Obaidullah Khan informed the Supreme Court of Pakistan on October 11 that only 12% of the 50,000 FC personnel are natives of Balochistan, reports The Express Tribune. The IGFC told this
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The Inspector General (IG) of Frontier Corps (FC) Major-General Obaidullah Khan informed the Supreme Court of Pakistan on October 11 that only 12% of the 50,000 FC personnel are natives of Balochistan, reports The Express Tribune. The IGFC told this to Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad, who was hearing a case in the Quetta Registry pertaining to the security situation and missing persons issue in Balochistan. The Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that the motive of conducting the hearings was to restore peace in the province and to recover missing persons. The counsel for FC, SM Zafar informed the court that there are 21,500 posts of the FC and 24% FC personnel have been deployed to protect security installations in the province and around 16,000 FC personnel are tasked to oversee security.
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Masood Kausar on October 11 said that Government has controlled the situation by accepting the challenge to hit hard terrorists but the menace of terrorism can’t be uprooted so easily, reports Dawn. He said that terror
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Masood Kausar on October 11 said that Government has controlled the situation by accepting the challenge to hit hard terrorists but the menace of terrorism can’t be uprooted so easily, reports Dawn. He said that terrorists got strengthened during 25-30 years as they took part in the Afghan war and got military training. It was duty of all segments of the society to take unified stand against them, he added. The Governor said that Government had taken a firm stand against militancy. He said that all political parties should come forward to uproot the menace of terrorism completely.
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October - 11 
three Security Force personnel were killed and five others sustained injuries in a landmine blast in Borbaj area of Dera Bugti District. According to sources, the landmine hit a vehicle carrying security personnel who were tasked with distributing ra
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three Security Force personnel were killed and five others sustained injuries in a landmine blast in Borbaj area of Dera Bugti District. According to sources, the landmine hit a vehicle carrying security personnel who were tasked with distributing ration among their colleagues. Three of the security men were killed and five others sustained injuries.
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October - 11 
two men were shot dead outside their house at Block S within the precincts of Shahra-e-Noor Jahan Police Station in North Nazimabad. Station House Officer (SHO) Raja Tariq said that at least two armed pillion riders opened indiscriminate fire at peop
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two men were shot dead outside their house at Block S within the precincts of Shahra-e-Noor Jahan Police Station in North Nazimabad. Station House Officer (SHO) Raja Tariq said that at least two armed pillion riders opened indiscriminate fire at people, sitting at the area. Resultantly, Abdul Rauf (41), son of Akhter, and Umair (23), son of Naeem, received multiple bullet injuries. Rauf, a freelance lawyer, was the father of three children and hailed from Gujranwala of Punjab, while Umair was unmarried and used to work in Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
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October - 11 
two volunteers of a local peace lashkar (tribal militia) were killed and three others injured in a bomb blast at a checkpost in the Zakhakhel area of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times.
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two volunteers of a local peace lashkar (tribal militia) were killed and three others injured in a bomb blast at a checkpost in the Zakhakhel area of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times.
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October - 11 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya) revoked its ‘ban’ on foreign movies effective from October 11 in view of the upcoming festivals, reports myrepublica.com. Immediately after the party´s lifting of the ban, cinemas
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya) revoked its ‘ban’ on foreign movies effective from October 11 in view of the upcoming festivals, reports myrepublica.com. Immediately after the party´s lifting of the ban, cinemas across the country have begun showing foreign movies. The ban was withdrawn after an agreement between the federation and entrepreneurs, artists and organization related to the cinema in view of Dashain and Tihar festivals.
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October - 11 
over 150 former Constituent Assembly (CA) members representing around two dozen political parties gathered in Kathmandu and spoke in favor of reinstating the CA dissolved on May 27. A majority of those airing their views at the gathering argued that
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over 150 former Constituent Assembly (CA) members representing around two dozen political parties gathered in Kathmandu and spoke in favor of reinstating the CA dissolved on May 27. A majority of those airing their views at the gathering argued that reviving the 601-member CA was the most appropriate and viable choice for promulgating the new constitution and ending the ongoing political deadlock.
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October - 11 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal proposed to Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhalanath Khanal to be ready to promulgate a new constitution while deferring the unresolved issues for the new parliament. Though, Kh
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal proposed to Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhalanath Khanal to be ready to promulgate a new constitution while deferring the unresolved issues for the new parliament. Though, Khanal described the proposal as a positive idea he downplayed it, saying Dahal´s commitment could not be trusted.
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October - 11 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Nepal Congress (NC) cadres clashed in Sindhulimadi in Sindhudi District on October 11, reports Nepal News. Confrontation ensued while the NC cadres were staging a demonstration in protest against
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Nepal Congress (NC) cadres clashed in Sindhulimadi in Sindhudi District on October 11, reports Nepal News. Confrontation ensued while the NC cadres were staging a demonstration in protest against the manhandling of Taraun Dal central committee member Nabaraj Shrestha by UCPN-M cadres at Mathauli area of the Kalpabrikshya VDC following dispute over the construction of road in the area.
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October - 11 
Molla Shamsul Alam, fourth prosecution witness in the war crimes against Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Abdul Alim told International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on October 11 that Alim set up a Razakar recruitment camp at his Joypurhat Dist
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Molla Shamsul Alam, fourth prosecution witness in the war crimes against Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Abdul Alim told International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on October 11 that Alim set up a Razakar recruitment camp at his Joypurhat District home and he was responsible for the crimes against humanity committed in Joypurhat District during the war, reports Daily Star. Alim showed the Hindu villages of Joypurhat District to the Pakistani army, allowing them and their collaborators to conduct lootings, torching and mass killings there on April 26, 1971.
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October - 11 
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told the TNA delegation on October 11 that India will not backtrack from its position that Tamils in Sri Lanka should lead a life of "dignity and self-respect" in a peaceful environment, reports Daily Mirror.
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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told the TNA delegation on October 11 that India will not backtrack from its position that Tamils in Sri Lanka should lead a life of "dignity and self-respect" in a peaceful environment, reports Daily Mirror.
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Sri Lanka's major Tamil political party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan on October 11 said that they will consider joining the parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) proposed by the Government to solve the ethnic issue if the Governm
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Sri Lanka's major Tamil political party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan on October 11 said that they will consider joining the parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) proposed by the Government to solve the ethnic issue if the Government assures them that they will not be cheated again, reports Colombo Page. During his hour-long meeting with the External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna in New Delhi, the visiting Leader of the TNA discussed the party's stance on the Sri Lankan Government's proposals for power devolution to the minority Tamils. A seven-member delegation of the TNA, led by Sampanthan, is visiting India from 10 -13 October 2012 at the invitation of the Indian External Affairs Minister.
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October - 12 
A 23-year-old third year B.Tech student was arrested on October 12 in Odisha's Mayurbhanj District for allegedly making extortion calls demanding INR 1 million from a Lok Sabha member Laxman Tudu who represents Mayurbhanj constituency, Police said, r
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A 23-year-old third year B.Tech student was arrested on October 12 in Odisha's Mayurbhanj District for allegedly making extortion calls demanding INR 1 million from a Lok Sabha member Laxman Tudu who represents Mayurbhanj constituency, Police said, reports odishatoday.com. The B.Tech student allegedly posed as a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre while making the extortion call.
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October - 12 
A 35-year-old man, identified as Tejender, who was underground for the past five years after being declared as a proclaimed offender, was arrested for his alleged involvement in printing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and circulating them, reports
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A 35-year-old man, identified as Tejender, who was underground for the past five years after being declared as a proclaimed offender, was arrested for his alleged involvement in printing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and circulating them, reports PTI on October 12. Tejender, a resident of Moti Nagar in west Delhi, used to print FICN of INR 50 and Rs 100 denominations. He was caught near Chhatrapati Shivaji Park in Basai Darapur in Delhi, according to The Times of India.
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A Bru (Reang) militant was killed in an encounter with the army on October 12 in Ratabari locality of Karimganj District of Assam, reports The Times of India. Another militant was arrested during the operation. A local army unit in its endeavour to r
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A Bru (Reang) militant was killed in an encounter with the army on October 12 in Ratabari locality of Karimganj District of Assam, reports The Times of India. Another militant was arrested during the operation. A local army unit in its endeavour to restore normalcy in Hailakandi and Karimganj Districts of Barak Valley launched an operation and killed the militant identified as Manturam Reang, a resident of Ghuguti village in Hailakandi. The arrested militant was identified as Bijuram Reang, a resident of the same area. The militants belonged to the United Democratic Liberation Front-Barak (UDLF-B), led by Dhonyoram Reang.
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A Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre and a surrendered cadre of the same outfit were killed on October 12, following a skirmish at Songsak Dikkagittim village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. Sources said a group of around
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A Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre and a surrendered cadre of the same outfit were killed on October 12, following a skirmish at Songsak Dikkagittim village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. Sources said a group of around 11 cadres forcibly entered the residence of the surrendered GNLA cadre, Riknang A. Sangma alias Wanding. Riknang confronted the militants by using a dao (machete) and managed to kill one of the cadres identified as Babang, the ‘area commander’ of William-Nagar. While Riknang was engaged in the melee, a GNLA cadre shot him from behind, leading to his death.
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October - 12 
Aurangabad ATS continued to question people in touch with IM operatives Imran and Asad Khan in Aurangabad and Nanded to gather more information about the duo and their dealings. The ATS is focusing on gathering information about individuals or groups
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Aurangabad ATS continued to question people in touch with IM operatives Imran and Asad Khan in Aurangabad and Nanded to gather more information about the duo and their dealings. The ATS is focusing on gathering information about individuals or groups, sent by the duo to Haj (pilgrimage) and Umrah in Saudi Arabia through their travel company Rehmania Tours and Travels. The Hindu reported on October 12, that it was through Kagzi that Asad was introduced to Riyaz and Iqbal. He then remained in touch them through email and phone. “The trio received finances from their handlers through the hawala (illegal money transfer) channel. The module had so far received INR 300,000 from abroad.
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Greater Kashmir on October 12 reported that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reiterated his stand on the revocation of Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah said, “There was no need of using army in the areas from
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Greater Kashmir on October 12 reported that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reiterated his stand on the revocation of Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah said, “There was no need of using army in the areas from where the law was proposed to be revoked. Absolutely, I see no reason to alter these. In fact, with every passing day those views get stronger. Every day that passes is another day that we have not needed to use the army in any of the areas where I have been talking about revoking AFSPA.”
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October - 12 
In 2011, 867 Police personnel across India were killed while on duty and 853 of them were from 28 States, according to statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau, as reported on October 12, by The Hindu. Of the seven Union Territories,
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In 2011, 867 Police personnel across India were killed while on duty and 853 of them were from 28 States, according to statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau, as reported on October 12, by The Hindu. Of the seven Union Territories, only Delhi accounted for 14 casualties. In the year 2010, 872 police personnel were killed on duty. Statistics also show that 671 of the deaths recorded in 2011 were in accidents and 132 in operations against terrorists and extremists and 12 were caused by mobs and 50 personnel were killed by criminals. The highest number of deaths- 52, caused by operations against terrorist and extremist organisations was in the state of Chhattisgarh. With 134 deaths, Uttar Pradesh accounted for the highest number of Police personnel killed while on duty in 2011. As many as 112 of these deaths were caused in accidents,15 by criminals and five by rioting mobs. There were 99 such deaths in Punjab, 94 of them in accidents, followed by Maharashtra with 90 and Chhattisgarh with 85. In six States no Police personnel died while on duty — Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. In Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, all deaths were in accidents. Tamil Nadu came on top of the list with 83 deaths. As many as 255 of those killed were in the 18-35 age group, 307 in the 35-45 group and 305 above 45. Four of them were of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police or above, 67 of the ranks of inspector and sub-inspector and 796 in subordinate posts. As many as 3,299 Police personnel were injured while on duty, 3,101 from the States and 198 from the Union Territories. The highest number of Police personnel to be injured while on duty was in Maharashtra, 716. The State was followed by Kerala with 515, West Bengal with 443 and Tamil Nadu with 278. Mobs were responsible for the highest number of injuries, 1,884. In Maharasthra, 402 were injured during riot control and in Kerala the same reason accounted for 322 injuries. As many as 90 Policemen in the country were injured during operations against terrorists or extremists. These were mainly in Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra — 25, 22 and 22, respectively. The highest number of injuries caused by accidents was in Tamil Nadu, 155. Maharashtra followed with 139. While 2,822 serving Police personnel died natural deaths, 192 across the country committed suicide, the statistics show.
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Nagaland Post reports also reports on October 12 that, with talks to sign a peace deal with three groups of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was in progress, Manipur Government was understood to have proposed a 13-point terms and conditions to be abi
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Nagaland Post reports also reports on October 12 that, with talks to sign a peace deal with three groups of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was in progress, Manipur Government was understood to have proposed a 13-point terms and conditions to be abide by the groups while inking agreements. After a group of KCP led by Lallumba alias Hitendra had entered to a tripartite agreement with centre and State Government, three more factions, KCP-Lamphel, KCP-Taibangnanba and KCP-City Meetei have come forward for peace talks with Government of India and Government of Manipur and expressed their willingness to return to normal life giving up arms. Both centre and state government has accepted their proposal and talks were on to ink a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among the parties.
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October - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 12 arrested one Dimasa National Liberation Force (DNLF) militant, identified as Soan Khelma alias Hatikhali Dimasa, from Hatikhali in Dima Hasao District, reports Assam Times. SFs recovered one pistol with four rounds
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 12 arrested one Dimasa National Liberation Force (DNLF) militant, identified as Soan Khelma alias Hatikhali Dimasa, from Hatikhali in Dima Hasao District, reports Assam Times. SFs recovered one pistol with four rounds and one grenade. Sources revealed Soan Khelma had unleashed reign of terror in Dima Hasao by extorting money.
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SFs recovered 300 Gelatin sticks near Mahur Railway Station in the same District on October 12
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SFs recovered 300 Gelatin sticks near Mahur Railway Station in the same District on October 12
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October - 12 
Syed Afaque Iqbal has now been booked by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for reviving banned Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Hyderabad (Andha Pradesh), reports twocircles.net on October 12. Two days after taking the custody of Iqbal,
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Syed Afaque Iqbal has now been booked by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for reviving banned Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Hyderabad (Andha Pradesh), reports twocircles.net on October 12. Two days after taking the custody of Iqbal, Hyderabad Police has claimed to have gathered sufficient leads to charge him of revving banned SIMI in the city. Iqbal, a computer software engineer by profession, was arrested from Hyderabad in April 2011, but was shown arrested from Vadodra (Gujarat) Railway Station. He was shifted to the Sabramati Jail, after he was made an accused in Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case (July 26, 2008). SIT has stated before the court that Iqbal had stayed in Hyderabad for a period of 2008-2011 and during that period, he along with one of his accomplice Dr. Abu Faisal made connections with Moulana Naseeruddin, president of Wahdat-e-Islami, Moulana Abdul Aleem Islahi of Jaimatul Banaatal Islaha and his son Moutasimbillah in order to revive SIMI operations in the Hyderabad. SIT has also claimed that Afaque Iqbal and Dr. Abu Faisal co-authored two books ‘Common destruction’ and ‘44 ways to participate in Jihad’ for advancing their goals. He was shown arrested from Vadodra Railway Station, while he was picked up from his rented room in Hyderabad. There are cases booked against him in Hyderabad since June, 2011, soon after his arrest, but was not disclosed till now. Further, Gujarat Police, in their charge-sheet in Ahmedabad bomb blast, presented Iqbal as Indian Mujahedeen (IM) ‘commander’, but Hyderabad Police is calling him an active member of banned SIMI.
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October - 12 
The Centre rushed additional 7,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to the State and will deploy more paramilitary forces in near future if required, The Times of India reported on October 12. The fresh deployment — made during the past
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The Centre rushed additional 7,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to the State and will deploy more paramilitary forces in near future if required, The Times of India reported on October 12. The fresh deployment — made during the past fortnight on the State Government's request — will increase the strength of the CRPF to the extent of 75,000 personnel. "We have rushed additional CRPF personnel to the state in two batches for law and order duties. The State Government wanted fresh deployment in view of growing need of security to panches [member of Panchayat, village level local self Government institution] and sarpanches [head of Panchayat] in vulnerable areas," said an unnamed Union Ministry of Home Affairs official. He said though the government had decided to gradually decrease the footprints of paramilitary personnel in the State, the recent incidents of attacks on panchayat members and growing demand to provide them security at the earliest had resulted in "reversal of the plan for the time being". As reported earlier, as part of decreasing the strength of the paramilitary forces in the State, the Government had withdrawn two battalions (nearly 2,000 personnel) in August, reducing the CRPF's presence from 70, 000 to 68,000 personnel.
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October - 12 
The Dilip Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N) lodged complaints with Dispur and Delhi, alleging that the Jewel Gorlosa faction of the DHD had opened fire at one of their camps at Maibong in Dima Hasao District on October 12, reports The Teleg
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The Dilip Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N) lodged complaints with Dispur and Delhi, alleging that the Jewel Gorlosa faction of the DHD had opened fire at one of their camps at Maibong in Dima Hasao District on October 12, reports The Telegraph. “We have already informed Delhi and Dispur. It is a slap on the face of the government,” Nunisa said at a news meet and gave the government three days, starting last night [October 11], to take appropriate action. “Otherwise we will launch an agitation,” he said.
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October - 12 
The Gadchiroli Police arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Karan alias Umesh Wadde (19), in Kasansur forest, under Etapalli division of Gadchiroli District on October 12, reports The Times of India. He
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The Gadchiroli Police arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Karan alias Umesh Wadde (19), in Kasansur forest, under Etapalli division of Gadchiroli District on October 12, reports The Times of India. He was involved in multiple encounters and blasts. A resident from Jhuri village, Umesh was inducted to the Kasansur local operating squad (LOS) in 2010.
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October - 12 
The Government has decided to provide security to Brigadier (retired) Israr Rahim Khan, involved in Operation Blue Star, as reported on October 12, by rediff.com. Lieutenant General (retired) K.S. Brar and seven other former Army officers, who partic
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The Government has decided to provide security to Brigadier (retired) Israr Rahim Khan, involved in Operation Blue Star, as reported on October 12, by rediff.com. Lieutenant General (retired) K.S. Brar and seven other former Army officers, who participated in the operation, would continue to enjoy security by Army soldiers. A committee, headed by Union Home Secretary R.K.Singh, has decided that Khan, would be provided security immediately by central agencies and that after some time, the Uttar Pradesh Police will take over his security, official sources said. Ever since Operation Blue Star, army troops have been guarding the officers on the basis of the security assessment made by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA).
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October - 12 
The Security Agencies are apprehensive that the militant groups of the North East may try to re-establish bases in Bangladesh if a Government, which is not very friendly to India, assumes office after 2013 elections in that country, reports Assam Tri
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The Security Agencies are apprehensive that the militant groups of the North East may try to re-establish bases in Bangladesh if a Government, which is not very friendly to India, assumes office after 2013 elections in that country, reports Assam Tribune on October 12.Highly placed security sources told the newspaper that despite crackdown launched by the Sheikh Hasina Government, some militant groups of the North East still have their bases in that country, but most of the bases are in Bangladesh-Myanmar areas.
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October - 12 
Three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested with arms and ammunition from Kowahi village in Sitamarhi District of Bihar on October 12, reports Business Standard. Acting on a tip-off, by another Maoist Suhag Paswa
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Three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested with arms and ammunition from Kowahi village in Sitamarhi District of Bihar on October 12, reports Business Standard. Acting on a tip-off, by another Maoist Suhag Paswan, who was recently arrested from Gujarat, Police raided the village and arrested the trio, Superintendent of Police (SP) Pankaj Kumar Sinha said. A sophisticated pistol of US make, eight magazines, two dozen ammunition and some sharp objects were seized from their possession.
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October - 12 
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 12 said that there appeared to be no threat to the country along China border, according to Daily Excelsior. "I have been asked this question by media persons after my visit to Pangong Lake (Chinese
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 12 said that there appeared to be no threat to the country along China border, according to Daily Excelsior. "I have been asked this question by media persons after my visit to Pangong Lake (Chinese bordering area in Ladakh) about the movement of Chinese there. I found there is no infiltration (transgression of Chinese troops). There is no problem from China (in Ladakh sector) till now."
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October - 12 
A division bench of the Islamabad High Court resumed hearing two petitions on October 12 filed by authorities to seek permission to obtain voice samples of seven suspects charged with involvement in November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terr
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A division bench of the Islamabad High Court resumed hearing two petitions on October 12 filed by authorities to seek permission to obtain voice samples of seven suspects charged with involvement in November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks and to declare Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Ajmal Kasab a proclaimed offender or fugitive. One petition asked the court to direct authorities to obtain the voice samples of the seven Pakistani suspects, including LeT ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, so that they could be compared with samples provided by India of communications between the attackers and their Pakistan-based handlers. The other petition asks the court to declare Kasab a fugitive in order to complete certain legal requirements that will help speed up the trial of the seven suspects by a Rawalpindi (Punjab)-based anti-terrorism court.
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October - 12 
a mosque was destroyed in Roudh Mandi area of Haleemzai tehsil in Mohmand Agency after explosives planted on the premises went off, reports Dawn. No damage to human life was reported as no one was present in the mosque at the time of the blast. Secur
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a mosque was destroyed in Roudh Mandi area of Haleemzai tehsil in Mohmand Agency after explosives planted on the premises went off, reports Dawn. No damage to human life was reported as no one was present in the mosque at the time of the blast. Security forces later arrested four tribesmen under Frontier Crime Regulation.
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October - 12 
A policeman was shot dead outside a mosque during Friday prayer in Bakhshi Pul area on Charsadda Road of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 12, reports Dawn. A spokesman for Police said Hukam Khan, an official of the Sp
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A policeman was shot dead outside a mosque during Friday prayer in Bakhshi Pul area on Charsadda Road of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 12, reports Dawn. A spokesman for Police said Hukam Khan, an official of the Special Police Force, was doing his duty at Abu Bakar Masjid in Bakhshi Pul area during Friday prayer when two unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle showed up and opened fire on him.
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October - 12 
at least 21 people, all of them women and children, were injured in a hand grenade attack during an engagement ceremony in Domail area of Bannu District, reports The News.
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at least 21 people, all of them women and children, were injured in a hand grenade attack during an engagement ceremony in Domail area of Bannu District, reports The News.
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October - 12 
At least four unidentified dead bodies bagged in gunnysacks were found from two different areas of Karachi on the night of October 12, reported The News. Two bodies were found lying near Custom House, while the other two were picked up from Lyari’s M
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At least four unidentified dead bodies bagged in gunnysacks were found from two different areas of Karachi on the night of October 12, reported The News. Two bodies were found lying near Custom House, while the other two were picked up from Lyari’s Musa Lane area. Police, after examining the bodies, surmised the obvious that the victims were abducted, tortured, shot dead, trussed, and bagged in the sacks before their killers send them rolling down the road from a moving vehicle.
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October - 12 
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while hearing the Balochistan law and order case in the Supreme Court Quetta Registry on October 12 said that the protection of the life and property of the masses is the responsibility of the Government, howe
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while hearing the Balochistan law and order case in the Supreme Court Quetta Registry on October 12 said that the protection of the life and property of the masses is the responsibility of the Government, however, Balochistan Government has failed to establish peace in the province, and therefore, Federal Government should ensure security of the masses, reports Daily Times. Chief Justice observed that there were evidences of the involvement of secret agencies in Balochistan. He ordered the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Police to carry out investigation into the cases of missing persons and targeted killings in Balochistan.
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October - 12 
In another targeted operation in Liaquatabad’s Ilyas Town area, Rangers arrested three alleged suspects. The long arm of the law in search of malefactors also reached other crime-marred sections of areas like.
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In another targeted operation in Liaquatabad’s Ilyas Town area, Rangers arrested three alleged suspects. The long arm of the law in search of malefactors also reached other crime-marred sections of areas like.
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October - 12 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on October 12 that the Government was seriously considering conducting an operation in the North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas, (FATA) reports Daily Times. Malik said intelligence report
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on October 12 that the Government was seriously considering conducting an operation in the North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas, (FATA) reports Daily Times. Malik said intelligence reports and the residents of North Waziristan state that the Agency is a hub of terrorists. He added that political and military leadership would consider launching an army operation as all the ways now lead to North Waziristan after Taliban’s attack on Malala Yusufzai.
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October - 12 
Karachi Police on October12 registered a case against a Christian boy Ryan Stanten (17), for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages, reports Daily Times. Neighbours ransacked the home of Ryan over allegations that he had defamed Prophet Muhammad
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Karachi Police on October12 registered a case against a Christian boy Ryan Stanten (17), for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages, reports Daily Times. Neighbours ransacked the home of Ryan over allegations that he had defamed Prophet Muhammad, and Police said they registered the case to calm tempers. Stanten and his mother have vanished, Senior Police Official Shahid Hayat said.
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October - 12 
militants blew up the abandoned house of a peace activist, Haji Shah Mohammad, in Spin Qabar area of Bara tehsil in the night of October 12. Sources said the explosion destroyed a major portion of the house.
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militants blew up the abandoned house of a peace activist, Haji Shah Mohammad, in Spin Qabar area of Bara tehsil in the night of October 12. Sources said the explosion destroyed a major portion of the house.
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October - 12 
on October 12, around 200 people, who were protesting against power outages in Old Haji Camp, pushed open the gates of the St Francis Church. After breaking in, they reportedly desecrated the holy books and damaged St Mary’s statues in the church.
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on October 12, around 200 people, who were protesting against power outages in Old Haji Camp, pushed open the gates of the St Francis Church. After breaking in, they reportedly desecrated the holy books and damaged St Mary’s statues in the church.
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October - 12 
Police in Swat have arrested four key suspects including a woman in connection with the attack on Malala Yousufzai. Police also claim that the mastermind of the attack has been identified. According to District Police Officer (DPO), Swat, Gul Afzal
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Police in Swat have arrested four key suspects including a woman in connection with the attack on Malala Yousufzai. Police also claim that the mastermind of the attack has been identified. According to District Police Officer (DPO), Swat, Gul Afzal Khan, all four suspects were arrested during raids in and around Mingora. The DPO added that the mastermind of the attack, Attaullah had been identified who is a resident of Sangota area of Swat.
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October - 12 
Prime Minister (PM) Raja Parvez Ashraf on October 12 said a handful of terrorist elements would not be allowed to dictate their agenda and enforce their narrative in the country, reports Daily Times. Addressing the National Conference on Child Rights
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Prime Minister (PM) Raja Parvez Ashraf on October 12 said a handful of terrorist elements would not be allowed to dictate their agenda and enforce their narrative in the country, reports Daily Times. Addressing the National Conference on Child Rights in Islamabad, he strongly condemned the attack on Malala Yousufzai and her two fellow students. He said the attack on Malala is not an attack on an individual but is an attempt to stifle our way of life. He however said such incidents will not deter the Government’s resolve to protect values and future of its children.
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October - 12 
Rangers conducted surgical raids in different areas, including Orangi Town, Baldia Town, Mehmoodabad, Landhi and Korangi. Law-enforcers in the Old City area KMC Workshop arrested seven suspects involved in violent crimes.
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Rangers conducted surgical raids in different areas, including Orangi Town, Baldia Town, Mehmoodabad, Landhi and Korangi. Law-enforcers in the Old City area KMC Workshop arrested seven suspects involved in violent crimes.
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October - 12 
Six militants and two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during a clash in Asma Manza area of Laddah tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 12, reports Dawn. The militants atta
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Six militants and two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during a clash in Asma Manza area of Laddah tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 12, reports Dawn. The militants attacked the Security Forces’ check-post in the Asma Manza area at 5am, killing two SF personnel. The troops retaliated and killed six militants and injuring some others. The report conflicted with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claims to have killed more than 15 soldiers.
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October - 12 
the Lower House of Parliament unanimously adopted an opposition-led resolution for setting up an all-parties commission on Balochistan to bring back the estranged exiled leadership of the province into the mainstream. The resolution on Balochistan, m
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the Lower House of Parliament unanimously adopted an opposition-led resolution for setting up an all-parties commission on Balochistan to bring back the estranged exiled leadership of the province into the mainstream. The resolution on Balochistan, moved by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) legal wizard Zahid Hamid, called upon the Federal Government to immediately form an all-parties commission comprising members of all major political parties including those not represented in the present Parliament with the mandate to bring all estranged leaders and political parties in Balochistan back into political mainstream.
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October - 12 
three Shia students, including a girl who was identified as Nabila, were injured when the vehicle carrying them from Kohat to Parachinar comes under militants’ attack near Durrani area in Kurram Agency, reports Daily Times. The girl Nabila said that
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three Shia students, including a girl who was identified as Nabila, were injured when the vehicle carrying them from Kohat to Parachinar comes under militants’ attack near Durrani area in Kurram Agency, reports Daily Times. The girl Nabila said that they were returning from Kohat University to their native areas after appearing in viva exams for their master’s degree. The militants intercepted the vehicle and opened fire when it was near Durrani area. They then threw acid on the students. On October 9, three Shias were injured, when militants opened fire at a passenger vehicle in Lower Kurram.
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October - 12 
National Youth People´s Volunteer (NYPV), the youth wing of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), has decided to form teams of youths in every village and city across the country and also mobilize such teams in al
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National Youth People´s Volunteer (NYPV), the youth wing of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), has decided to form teams of youths in every village and city across the country and also mobilize such teams in all sectors, such as education and industry, to stop cultural and economic irregularities.
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October - 12 
President Dr Ram Baran Yadav on October 12 said he was concerned that leaders of major political parties were not following the Supreme Court's (SC) verdict on the fate of the Constituent Assembly(CA), reports Nepal News. "The political crisis facing
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President Dr Ram Baran Yadav on October 12 said he was concerned that leaders of major political parties were not following the Supreme Court's (SC) verdict on the fate of the Constituent Assembly(CA), reports Nepal News. "The political crisis facing the country cannot be resolved until a new constitution is promulgated through a Constituent Assembly," he added.
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October - 12 
Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai's political advisor Devendra Poudel has claimed that the CA will be revived before Tihar Festival. Poudel said, he expected the talks between the parties to intensify in the next few days to reach an understandi
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Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai's political advisor Devendra Poudel has claimed that the CA will be revived before Tihar Festival. Poudel said, he expected the talks between the parties to intensify in the next few days to reach an understanding on the roadmap by the end of Ashoj (mid-October), as asked the President. Contrarily, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) vice chairperson Bidhya Bhandari said the CPN-UML was determined to foil the CA reinstatement bid, saying that it is a 'conspiracy' to push the country further back. "Election is the only way out of the crisis," she said.
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October - 12 
Four cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested from Sylhet District on October 12 for giving threat to Awami League (AL) lawmaker Md Abu Zahir over the phone, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were Al-Amin, Saddam Hossain, Motalib Miah
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Four cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested from Sylhet District on October 12 for giving threat to Awami League (AL) lawmaker Md Abu Zahir over the phone, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were Al-Amin, Saddam Hossain, Motalib Miah and Ruhel Ahmed.
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October - 12 
The Sri Lanka Navy on October 12 said that it has found the wreckage of a passenger plane believed to have been shot down by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) 14 years ago, reports Colombo Page. The Navy searched the seabed on the request of th
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The Sri Lanka Navy on October 12 said that it has found the wreckage of a passenger plane believed to have been shot down by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) 14 years ago, reports Colombo Page. The Navy searched the seabed on the request of the Terrorists Investigation Division (TID) and located the wreckage of the 'Lion Air' domestic passenger plane. The Lion Air flight 602 from Palaly to Ratmalana carrying 48 civilians and 8 crew including two Ukrainian pilots went missing on September 29, 1998 over the northern seas. It was believed that, the LTTE terrorists in a missile attack shot down the Antonov 26 over the Iranativu Island just ten minutes after it took off from Palaly.
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October - 13 
a team of Pune ATS officers have reached Delhi and are coordinating with the Delhi Police’s Special Cell. Karnataka Police officers will reach here on October 13, (today) to question the three suspected militants as one of them had fled to Bangalore
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a team of Pune ATS officers have reached Delhi and are coordinating with the Delhi Police’s Special Cell. Karnataka Police officers will reach here on October 13, (today) to question the three suspected militants as one of them had fled to Bangalore after the blasts. Sources in the intelligence also revealed that IM was planning to carry out a fidayeen (suicide) attack at the Bodhgaya (Bihar) temple to avenge the recent killing of Muslims allegedly by Buddhists in Myanmar. The plan to attack the temple was revealed by the Delhi Police on October 11 when it announced the arrest of three IM operatives. It has also come to light that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) leader Fayyaz Kagzi, said to be the mentor of these three, did not engage Asad, Imran and Sayed but they volunteered to carry out jehad (holy war), as reported on October 13, by The Times of India. Their interrogation report states that Asad wanted to work with IM, and knowing that Fayyaz Kagzi of Beed (Maharashtra) was an active member, he started looking for him. They reached Kagzi through Kashif Biyabani. Asad Khan's interrogation report further states the three travelled to Saudi Arabia just to meet Kagzi after obtaining his number from Biyabani. It also mentions a meeting with Yusuf Himayat Baig. Of late, Asad became a motivator and started visiting madrasas (seminary) and mazars to look for youths to indoctrinate. Worried about such developments, intelligence agencies have now advised all state Police departments to keep a watch on such motivators and also young boys attending madrasas.
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October - 13 
according to an estimate by the security agencies, IM is worth INR 500 million and its major donors are the rich Sheikhs of Saudi and Gulf countries, as reported on October 13, by Daily Pioneer. Pakistan's ISI has entrusted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to a
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according to an estimate by the security agencies, IM is worth INR 500 million and its major donors are the rich Sheikhs of Saudi and Gulf countries, as reported on October 13, by Daily Pioneer. Pakistan's ISI has entrusted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to arrange funds for IM during holy month of Ramadan when rich donate for zakaat (religious donation). IM also uses arms smuggling, drug peddling and extortions to collect funds. With Indian agencies cracking whip and blocking these channels, the IM handlers now rely on religious donations.
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October - 13 
Army Chief General Bikram Singh said that security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has improved but vigilance is required as there are still 400 terrorists in the border State, Daily Excelsior reported on October 13. "The situation in J&K and th
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Army Chief General Bikram Singh said that security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has improved but vigilance is required as there are still 400 terrorists in the border State, Daily Excelsior reported on October 13. "The situation in J&K and the Northeast has improved owing to the relentless operations carried out by the security forces. We need to remain vigilant. We need to keep all enablers in place, especially when there are still around 400 terrorists in the State and intelligence reports allude to higher level of infiltration," he said in an interview to The Week magazine.
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October - 13 
Investigators have learned that the three Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists, arrested for the August 1, 2012 Pune (Maharashtra)serial blasts, had conducted a recce at five crowded places in Mumbai on July 24, as reported on October 13, by The Times
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Investigators have learned that the three Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists, arrested for the August 1, 2012 Pune (Maharashtra)serial blasts, had conducted a recce at five crowded places in Mumbai on July 24, as reported on October 13, by The Times of India. The targets included Borivli railway station, Juhu beach, Vashi, Bandra and Andheri. They also planned to attack the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) headquarters at Nagpada. Security was reviewed at the ATS headquarters after the revelation. The Mumbai plan was dropped, though, on the instructions of Riyaz Bhatkal from Pakistan. According to sources, "the Indian Mujahideen's original plan to kill Sharad Mohol and Ashok Bhalerao, who killed Qateel Siddiqui in Yerwada jail, is still on". In another revelation, sources said the three had met Yusuf Himayat Baig, who was arrested by Maharashtra ATS for the German bakery blast, in December 2009, through Kashif Biyabani, brother of Akhef Biyabani who was arrested for the 2006 Aurangabad case. Sources say that the two terrorists in this IM module-Shaqir and Ahmed who are currently absconding-were involved in previous blasts as well. "Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal used to make a plan, assign a module for the attacks and then send Shaqir and Ahmed to that module as they are bomb experts. They used to make bombs, plant them and then disappear". After the Pune bomb blasts, Asad, Imran and Feroz fled to Roorkee (Uttarakhand) and stayed in a mazar (shrine) for almost a month before coming to Delhi on September 20, 2012 for carrying out blasts during Diwali. Expressindia.com reported that according to Police, Raju Bhai, an important link in the Pune blasts case, got the Pul Prahladpur flat in Delhi on rent for the three IM militants using a fake name. Officers investigating the case said the flat was booked using two different names. The officers said Raju Bhai’s cellphone number had also been registered using a false identity proof.
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October - 13 
Kanglaonline reports that a fierce encounter took place between two armed groups involving the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and another major militant group of in the night of October 13. The United National Liberat
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Kanglaonline reports that a fierce encounter took place between two armed groups involving the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and another major militant group of in the night of October 13. The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) is suspected to be the other group involved in the encounter. Sources said a cadre of the NSCN-IM died on the spot while another one was severely injured during the encounter. A well placed source from the NSCN-IM in Dimapur (Nagaland) has confirmed the death of one its cadres in the encounter. However, the identity of the slain cadre could not be ascertained. The encounter took place at an area located between the villages of K Ashang Khullen and Wangli village, about 90 kilometres away from Myanmar border under Kasom Khullen Police station. According to reliable sources, the gunfight lasted for several hours.
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October - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that accusing the Assam Rifles of violating ceasefire ground rule (CFGRs), NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on October 13, said Assam Rifles raided its cease fire supervisory board (CFSB) office at Mon and captured its arms besides “reck
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Nagaland Post reports that accusing the Assam Rifles of violating ceasefire ground rule (CFGRs), NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on October 13, said Assam Rifles raided its cease fire supervisory board (CFSB) office at Mon and captured its arms besides “recklessly” raiding the residence of its then supervisor Wangtin Naga while he was in Delhi for talks with the Government of India. NSCN-K said the matter has already been placed before the CFSB chairman during the latter’s meeting with its authorities at Mon recently.
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October - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that one person identified as Vekhoneyi Chakhesang along with two other persons were arrested while attempting to deposit fake Indian currency notes (FICN) totaling INR 45,000 in State Bank of India (SBI), in Phek town on Octo
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Nagaland Post reports that one person identified as Vekhoneyi Chakhesang along with two other persons were arrested while attempting to deposit fake Indian currency notes (FICN) totaling INR 45,000 in State Bank of India (SBI), in Phek town on October 13. The Superintendant of Police of Phek town said, the currency notes were in the denomination of INR 1000 mixed with genuine notes. Meanwhile Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted to investigate the case.
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October - 13 
on October 13, dozens of Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members from Budgam District announced their resignations through advertisements in local newspapers
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on October 13, dozens of Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members from Budgam District announced their resignations through advertisements in local newspapers
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October - 13 
Police arrested a Maoist sub-zonal ‘commander’ from his residence in Palamau District of Jharkhand on October 13, reports The Telegraph. Palamau superintendent of police A.T. Mathew said that Bhuiyan had also been named main accused in the December 8
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Police arrested a Maoist sub-zonal ‘commander’ from his residence in Palamau District of Jharkhand on October 13, reports The Telegraph. Palamau superintendent of police A.T. Mathew said that Bhuiyan had also been named main accused in the December 8, 2011 attack on Chatra MP Inder Singh Namdhari in which a number of Central Reserve police Force (CRPF) had been killed.
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October - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on Ushoipokpi Bridge in Lilong, Thoubal District at around 6 am on October 13. A team of Police bomb safely retrieved the bomb.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on Ushoipokpi Bridge in Lilong, Thoubal District at around 6 am on October 13. A team of Police bomb safely retrieved the bomb.
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October - 13 
Security Forces on October 13 arrested a youth in connection with the bomb explosion that took place in front of Laxmi Cinema hall in Sivasagar town on September 24, from Guwahati, reports The Sentinel. “Pranjal Nath (25), of Na-Nath village under Bo
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Security Forces on October 13 arrested a youth in connection with the bomb explosion that took place in front of Laxmi Cinema hall in Sivasagar town on September 24, from Guwahati, reports The Sentinel. “Pranjal Nath (25), of Na-Nath village under Bokota Police Station in Sivasagar District, was arrested and charged with maintaining communication with ULFA [United liberation Front of Asom] cadre Bedanta Nath, the mastermind of the explosion till the last minute before the explosion,” said Sivasagar Police Station ‘officer-in-charge’ Devaranjan Sharma. With the arrest of Pranjal Nath, the number of arrested persons so far, has risen to seven.
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October - 13 
the handyman of a rice laden truck identified as Sanni abducted on October 13 by a Kuki militant outfit at gun point from a place near Henbung under Kangpokpi Police Station was safely rescued and released on October 14, reports Kanglaonline. He was
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the handyman of a rice laden truck identified as Sanni abducted on October 13 by a Kuki militant outfit at gun point from a place near Henbung under Kangpokpi Police Station was safely rescued and released on October 14, reports Kanglaonline. He was rescued by the SFs during a search operation conducted at Chingjang village at around 1:00 PM.
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October - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), with the help of Border Security Force (BSF) and local Police, arrested one person, identified as Badal Sheikh from Manoharpur in Malda District on October 13, for his alleged links with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), with the help of Border Security Force (BSF) and local Police, arrested one person, identified as Badal Sheikh from Manoharpur in Malda District on October 13, for his alleged links with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports The Times of India. Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) INR 20,000 were recovered from his possession. Sources said the youth Badal Sheikh has allegedly circulated FICN to HM. It was learnt from the NIA sources that an FIR was registered in Janipur Police station in Jammu in January, 2011. Later, the Centre transferred the case to NIA for further investigation. Accordingly, a case was re-registered at PS NIA (as case No.RC-07/2011/NIA-DLI dated 19/05/2011). There were allegations of criminal conspiracy by circulating FICN to fund HM’s operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
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October - 13 
The Union Home Ministry has advised the West Bengal Government to challenge the Calcutta High Court (HC) judgment that granted political prisoner status to arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports Deccan Herald on October
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The Union Home Ministry has advised the West Bengal Government to challenge the Calcutta High Court (HC) judgment that granted political prisoner status to arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports Deccan Herald on October 13. The high court’s judgment is feared to have opened a possibility for the Maoists to exploit a State specific act to justify even the act of waging war against the nation. Hearing three different revision petitions on August 8, Justice Kanwaljit Singh Ahluwalia declared seven persons accused of being Maoist leaders “political prisoners within the meaning and ambit of Correctional Services Act [West Bengal Correctional Services Act of 1992].” The Times of India adds that according to ministry sources, the State home department has given a verbal assurance to the Centre that it would consider the option of amending the state law.
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October - 13 
two arm dealers identified as Henkholen Khongsai alias Leina and Khopthang Khongsai were arrested by troops of Assam Rifles along with one .9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with three live rounds and handed over to Police in Churachandpur District
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two arm dealers identified as Henkholen Khongsai alias Leina and Khopthang Khongsai were arrested by troops of Assam Rifles along with one .9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with three live rounds and handed over to Police in Churachandpur District on October 13, reports Nagaland Post. Hengkholen was first arrested from his house at Misao Lhahvom village while Khopthang Khongsai was picked up from his home in a follow up action to a disclosure made by Hengkhlolen
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October - 13 
A car-bomb attack killed 18 civilians and injured 40 others in Darra Adam Khel tribal region in south of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 13, reports Daily Times. The bomber targeted headquarters of pro-Government pea
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A car-bomb attack killed 18 civilians and injured 40 others in Darra Adam Khel tribal region in south of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 13, reports Daily Times. The bomber targeted headquarters of pro-Government peace body opposing Taliban-linked militancy. It was a vehicle-borne suicide attack which left 34 shops and seven vehicles destroyed.
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October - 13 
At least four bodies were recovered from separate places in Karachi on October 13, reports Daily Times. In one incident, two bullet-riddled and handcuffed bodies of abducted men were found near Custom House dockyard road, within the limits of Jackson
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At least four bodies were recovered from separate places in Karachi on October 13, reports Daily Times. In one incident, two bullet-riddled and handcuffed bodies of abducted men were found near Custom House dockyard road, within the limits of Jackson Police Station. The victims were identified as Dhani and Asif Baloch.
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October - 13 
Frontier Corps (FC) and Kharan Rifles in a joint operation arrested 102 foreigners on October 13 from Naukandi area of Chagai District. Sources said the detainees are being interrogated.
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Frontier Corps (FC) and Kharan Rifles in a joint operation arrested 102 foreigners on October 13 from Naukandi area of Chagai District. Sources said the detainees are being interrogated.
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October - 13 
incensed by the attack on teenage child activist Malala Yousufzai, a local jirga, Nepkikhel Aman Jirga, has declared war on TTP until the elimination of militancy from the Swat valley, reports The Express Tribune. “The attack on Malala Yousufzai and
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incensed by the attack on teenage child activist Malala Yousufzai, a local jirga, Nepkikhel Aman Jirga, has declared war on TTP until the elimination of militancy from the Swat valley, reports The Express Tribune. “The attack on Malala Yousufzai and other girls was a cowardly act which should be condemned on every platform,” Saifullah Khan, the chairperson of the Nepkikhel Aman Jirga, told a news conference at Swat Press Club on October 13.
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October - 13 
on October 13 the Police took into custody three brothers from a house in Bara Ghara area during a search operation, on suspicion of involvement in Malala’s assassination, in Akbarpura, Nowshera District. The three brothers were identified as Irfan,
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on October 13 the Police took into custody three brothers from a house in Bara Ghara area during a search operation, on suspicion of involvement in Malala’s assassination, in Akbarpura, Nowshera District. The three brothers were identified as Irfan, Abdul Haji and Inaam belong to MIngora area of Swat. Police are claiming to have recovered arms and documents from the suspects and that they had links with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
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October - 13 
The Army put the ball in the political leadership’s court on October 13 on the question of whether or not to launch an operation in North Waziristan Agency (NWA), reports Dawn. “It is going to be a political decision,” ISPR chief Lieutenant General A
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The Army put the ball in the political leadership’s court on October 13 on the question of whether or not to launch an operation in North Waziristan Agency (NWA), reports Dawn. “It is going to be a political decision,” ISPR chief Lieutenant General Asim Bajwa said. A similar sense was conveyed at a press briefing at ISPR. Speculations about an impending operation had grown after a strong reaction by the military and civilian leaders over the attack on teenaged activist Malala Yousufzai. A day after the military threw the ball in politicians’ court for a military operation in the North Waziristan tribal region, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on October 24 gave the “go-ahead” for the offensive. Addressing a gathering of party workers at Jinnah Ground in Azizabad of Karachi by phone from London, the MQM chief called upon the Pakistan military to “open their eyes” and act, offering his party’s support during the offensive.
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October - 13 
the bodies of two men packed in gunny bags were found from Moosa Lane, Lyari within the limits of Bhagdadi Police Station.
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the bodies of two men packed in gunny bags were found from Moosa Lane, Lyari within the limits of Bhagdadi Police Station.
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October - 13 
The Supreme Court on October 13 restrained media outlets from covering terrorism related incidents in such a manner which would glorify the terrorists, reports The Express Tribune. In its order on the Balochistan security case, Chief Justice Iftikhar
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The Supreme Court on October 13 restrained media outlets from covering terrorism related incidents in such a manner which would glorify the terrorists, reports The Express Tribune. In its order on the Balochistan security case, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry justified the decision, writing that material supplied by Senator SM Zafar suggested that whenever there was an incident involving murder of innocent people, civilians or otherwise, newspapers blamed different ‘organisations’. This, the chief justice noted, increased a sense of insecurity among the people of Balochistan. Recent statements by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) following their attack on Malala Yousufzai, received widespread coverage in electronic and print media.
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October - 13 
the trial of seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) operational commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, involved in 2008 Mumbai attack case has been adjourned till November 3, 2012 as Judge Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman, the judge of the Pakistani cou
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the trial of seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) operational commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, involved in 2008 Mumbai attack case has been adjourned till November 3, 2012 as Judge Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman, the judge of the Pakistani court hearing the case has been admitted to hospital, special public prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali said on October 13, reports The Times of India. Justice Rehman would be on leave till October 26, 2012 due to his health problem.
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October - 13 
the US State Department said on October 13 that the incidents like the TTP attack on Malala Yousufzai do galvanise popular opinion against the militants, reports Dawn. “We’ve seen in the past in Pakistan that when the TTP commit truly heinous and out
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the US State Department said on October 13 that the incidents like the TTP attack on Malala Yousufzai do galvanise popular opinion against the militants, reports Dawn. “We’ve seen in the past in Pakistan that when the TTP commit truly heinous and outrageous acts like this, it galvanises popular opinion against them,” the State Department’s spokesperson told a briefing in Washington.
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October - 13 
Two bomb blasts took place at Nag Shah Chowk of Multan City in Punjab on October 13, creating panic among people, reports Daily Times. However, no loss of life and property was reported. According to Bomb Disposal Squad, two bombs packed in polythene
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Two bomb blasts took place at Nag Shah Chowk of Multan City in Punjab on October 13, creating panic among people, reports Daily Times. However, no loss of life and property was reported. According to Bomb Disposal Squad, two bombs packed in polythene bags were placed in a dumping site. There was a five-minute interval between the two blasts. According to the official, one and half kilogram of explosives was used in the blasts. A remote-controlled device was used for explosions.
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October - 13 
on October 13, President indicated that he would not give his nod to any ordinance prepared by the Government unilaterally, reported Nepal news. "The Government only wants to pass the budget. But I want to see vacant positions in constitutional bodi
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on October 13, President indicated that he would not give his nod to any ordinance prepared by the Government unilaterally, reported Nepal news. "The Government only wants to pass the budget. But I want to see vacant positions in constitutional bodies filled and a roadmap for the election prepared," said Yadav.
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October - 13 
the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on October 13 warned its former Constituent Assembly (CA) members against speaking in favour of reinstatement of the dissolved assembly. Senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal said some former
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the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on October 13 warned its former Constituent Assembly (CA) members against speaking in favour of reinstatement of the dissolved assembly. Senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal said some former lawmakers were found lobbying for CA reinstatement and that the standing committees decided to order them to stop.
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October - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 13 arrested 10 members of a gang along with about BTK110 million in Fake notes and note-making equipment from Demra and Kamrangirchar areas in Dhaka city, reports Financial Express. The arrested individuals were ident
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 13 arrested 10 members of a gang along with about BTK110 million in Fake notes and note-making equipment from Demra and Kamrangirchar areas in Dhaka city, reports Financial Express. The arrested individuals were identified as Jalal Uddin (25), Shanta alias Shabana (25), Maksuda, 20, Lima Akhter, (20), Abdur Rahman, (36), Nuruzzaman alias Jaman Biswas (50), Khaleduzzaman (35), Babu Miah alias Tutla Babu (28), Sujan alias Destiny Sujan (27), and Manzurul Kamal alias Kamal Master (60). During preliminary interrogation, the arrested revealed that they had a plan to circulate Bangladeshi fake currency to the tune of BTK 1.0 million in the market during upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
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October - 14 
SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Nongmaithem Amarjit alias Tignupham, in Sekmajin Khunou of Thoubal District on October 14, reports Kanglaonline. One .9 mm Pistol with one live round was recovered from him.
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SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Nongmaithem Amarjit alias Tignupham, in Sekmajin Khunou of Thoubal District on October 14, reports Kanglaonline. One .9 mm Pistol with one live round was recovered from him.
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October - 14 
a hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Lamlai Assembly Constituency member of legislative Assembly (MLA) Ksh Biren at Kabo Leikai near 2nd Manipur Rifles complex at about 6.50 pm on October 14, reports The San
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a hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Lamlai Assembly Constituency member of legislative Assembly (MLA) Ksh Biren at Kabo Leikai near 2nd Manipur Rifles complex at about 6.50 pm on October 14, reports The Sangai Express. However, there was no report of any human casualty. It is suspected that the grenade attack was related with monetary demand.
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October - 14 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mithilesh Yadav, was arrested from Chilmi village in Aurangabad District of Bihar on October 14, reports english.samaylive.com. Yadav was wanted in connection with cases lod
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mithilesh Yadav, was arrested from Chilmi village in Aurangabad District of Bihar on October 14, reports english.samaylive.com. Yadav was wanted in connection with cases lodged in connection with blowing up a school building in Judahi village twice in 2009 and 2010.
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October - 14 
Addressing a mass rally organised by the Coordination Committee of Indigenous Tribal National Organisations at Amingaon in Guwahati, leaders of the organisations unanimously stated they would resist any attempt to rehabilitate the displaced Muslims i
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Addressing a mass rally organised by the Coordination Committee of Indigenous Tribal National Organisations at Amingaon in Guwahati, leaders of the organisations unanimously stated they would resist any attempt to rehabilitate the displaced Muslims in the Bodo-Muslim clashes on the basis of documents such as ration card, Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or job card, reports The Telegraph. Bodo Sahitya Sabha ‘president’ Kameshwar Brahma said the state government was mounting pressure on the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) to rehabilitate even those riot victims, who do not possess land documents, based on documents such as ration card, which is unacceptable to them. The committee wants land record as a basis for rehabilitating the displaced persons. Leaders of organisations such as Bodo Sahitya Sabha, Bodo Women Justice Forum, Mising Sangram Parishad, Tiwa Sahitya Sabha, All Rabha Students Union and Dimasa Students’ Union also attended the rally.
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October - 14 
As North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) forces prepare to exit Afghanistan in 2014, Russia on October 14, warned of a new wave of terrorism in the region, including against India and sought cooperation with New Delhi to stop this invasion, repor
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As North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) forces prepare to exit Afghanistan in 2014, Russia on October 14, warned of a new wave of terrorism in the region, including against India and sought cooperation with New Delhi to stop this invasion, reports The Times of India. Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Dmitry Rogozin commented, "Thousands of terrorists and fundamentalists will seek refuge in Afghanistan as well as the region around the country. It may change the situation drastically around the region and for countries like Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Central Asia. This is a big problem for Russia and India…. So we have to control the situation with some political and security monitoring and see what we can do together to stop this invasion of new terrorist wave against us and our citizens”.
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October - 14 
Delhi Police on October 14, have identified a house where the conspiracy for Pune blast hatched hatched, reports Hindustan Times. Sayyed Feroze, led a team of the Delhi Police Special Cell to a house which he and five others had rented as a meeting g
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Delhi Police on October 14, have identified a house where the conspiracy for Pune blast hatched hatched, reports Hindustan Times. Sayyed Feroze, led a team of the Delhi Police Special Cell to a house which he and five others had rented as a meeting ground a month prior to the bid. Sources said they had questioned the owner of the house and recorded his statement before proceeding to two other locations. These include an adjacent cycle market and a wholesale electronics market where Feroze identified some shops he had visited to procure material to construct the Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) used to execute five simultaneous blasts. The Times of India, reports on October 15, that despite the arrest of three suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists who were planning major strikes in Delhi during the Diwali season, sources in Delhi Police say that the threat is not over. Investigators suspect that the two absconding terrorists of this module Shaqir and Ahmed, who are bomb making experts, could well be in the city and may carry out blasts with the help of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) sleeper cells. According to sources, the money for Diwali attacks was to come through a Delhi-based hawala (illegal money transfer) dealer, who is being looked for now. To avert any tragedy, the special cell is looking for other IM militants in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) region and security has been beefed up in crowded markets.
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October - 14 
Imphal East Police arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup- Military Defense Force (KYKL-MDF) cadre, identified as Muhammad Abdul Kalam, from Hatta near hotel Orient on October 14. He was also arrested earlier but released on bail in 2011, but he re-jo
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Imphal East Police arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup- Military Defense Force (KYKL-MDF) cadre, identified as Muhammad Abdul Kalam, from Hatta near hotel Orient on October 14. He was also arrested earlier but released on bail in 2011, but he re-joined the outfit under one Tomba of Moirang.
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October - 14 
Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) on October 14 condemned the killing of innocent civilians in fake encounters, suspecting links with the militant outfit. In a press statement, the Information and Publicity sec
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Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) on October 14 condemned the killing of innocent civilians in fake encounters, suspecting links with the militant outfit. In a press statement, the Information and Publicity secretary of the NDFB-RD, B Naijab urged the Government to stop the inhuman killings and initiate discussions to arrive at a meaningful solution to this issue in the near future. Naijab said that on October 11, one Lokhan Basumatary of Betna (Rajahat) village, under Goreswar Police Station, Baksa district was shot dead by Army personnel in Mongoldoi. In addition, difference of opinion between ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary and ‘commander-in-chief’ IK Songbijit is one of the reasons for the delay in starting the formal talks with the NDFB-RD as the Government is of the view that all members of the outfit should come forward to join the peace process of fruitful talks, reports Assam Tribune on October 14.
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October - 14 
SFs recovered 100 Gelatin Sticks, 250 detonators and cortex in Mahur area of Dima Hasao District on October 14, reports Assam Times.
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SFs recovered 100 Gelatin Sticks, 250 detonators and cortex in Mahur area of Dima Hasao District on October 14, reports Assam Times.
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October - 14 
Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police on October 14 arrested six persons for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2.05 million, reports Business Standard. According to Police, six persons were arrested from
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Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police on October 14 arrested six persons for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2.05 million, reports Business Standard. According to Police, six persons were arrested from Surajpur of Gautam Budhha Nagar District following a tip off on the arrival of a consignment of FICN, smuggled from neighbouring countries. The arrested persons have been identified as Tan Mohammad, Abu Tahir, residents of Malda District in West Bengal, Sohanvir Singh, Udayvir, Rohtash and Dharmendra, who belong to Firozabad District, Police said. During interrogation, the arrested persons revealed that their kingpin belonged to West Bengal. The FICN was in the denominations of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500.
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October - 14 
the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B) has predicted that the 2013 Assembly elections in Garo Hills would not be peaceful due to the presence of illegal weapons in the area. According to the militant outfit, several gangs
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the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B) has predicted that the 2013 Assembly elections in Garo Hills would not be peaceful due to the presence of illegal weapons in the area. According to the militant outfit, several gangs are being sponsored by politicians by providing them with arms. The outfit, in a statement issued on October 14, alleged that a number of sophisticated weapons that sneaked into Garo Hills in the last couple of months were not procured by the revolutionary groups. “They were procured by gangs sponsored by politicians. Through our networks we confirmed to whom those weapons were handed over and the strategies the leaders are planning in the elections,” the ANVC-B said. “The Government is trying to silence the ANVC-B as most politicians see them as a hurdle in executing their plans in the upcoming elections. Secret operations against ANVC-B cadres have also started,” the outfit added. Further, that the ANVC-B has urged the Nokmas to address the issue of influx. In a statement, the ANVC–B leader, Rimpu Marak said that it was time Nokmas should understand their role in the society and exercise their powers with utmost wisdom and sincerity. The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) has failed to safeguard the interest of the indigenous people as for them vote matters and party politics is a priority. The Nokmas need to take up the issue of influx and illegal settlement seriously, otherwise consequences will be fatal”, the ANVC-B leader added.
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October - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres intercepted four trucks involved in road construction work and set ablaze in Surokhi village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 14, reported Hindustan Times. A Central Reserve Poli
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres intercepted four trucks involved in road construction work and set ablaze in Surokhi village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 14, reported Hindustan Times. A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police team was rushed to the area but as it neared the village, the Maoists attacked it, injuring two Police personnel, Police said. The security personnel retaliated, following which the Maoists escaped, the Police added.
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October - 14 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful pressure bomb during a search at the encounter spot in Surokhi village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 14, reported twocircles.net quoting IANS. Earlier reported that the Communist Party
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful pressure bomb during a search at the encounter spot in Surokhi village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 14, reported twocircles.net quoting IANS. Earlier reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze four trucks belonging to Jaya Construction, Tokapal, and was laden with metal used in road construction on October 14. After setting the trucks on fire, the Maoists planted land mines near the spot, and waited for SFs to reach the site. On being informed, as soon as Police squad approached the burning truck, the Maoists triggered a landmine blast and started firing indiscriminately injuring four SF personnel (earlier it was reported that two SFs were injured). The injured SF personnel were identified as Lalit Netam, Poshan Bhuarya, Trilochan Kashyap and Rajendra Prasad.
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October - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed during an encounter with the Army in Adokgre region in East Garo Hills District in the morning of October 14. The incident occurred when a team of Ar
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The Shillong Times reports that a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed during an encounter with the Army in Adokgre region in East Garo Hills District in the morning of October 14. The incident occurred when a team of Army personnel from Rangjuli camp laid a trap in a dense jungle of Mebenram-Modipara, 10-12 kilometres from Adokgre. They came across the militant group crossing through the area at around 4 am and an exchange of fire took place in which one militant who was yet to be identified was killed while the others escaped. The army recovered one 7.65 mm pistol with 2 magazines and one live hand grenade.
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October - 14 
Two persons, identified as Sirajuddin Ali and Mohammad Ayub were arrested in Ahmedabad on October 14, for passing on confidential information related to an Army base in Bhuj and Army Cantonment to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Police
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Two persons, identified as Sirajuddin Ali and Mohammad Ayub were arrested in Ahmedabad on October 14, for passing on confidential information related to an Army base in Bhuj and Army Cantonment to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Police said, reports The Times of India. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Aantript Sood had received information about someone sending sensitive information regarding armed forces to Pakistan through email. Police alleged that Ali, who had gone to meet his relatives in Pakistan four years ago, came in contact with an ISI officer who took him to the Army office there. Thereafter, Ali was asked to collect information about Indian Army and supply it to ISI in lieu of money and that he was given 15 days of intense training.
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October - 14 
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 14 said that Centre can't take risk of withdrawal of the Armed Force Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from State as there is no complete normalcy yet, reports Daily Excelsior. "When such a situation arrive
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 14 said that Centre can't take risk of withdrawal of the Armed Force Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from State as there is no complete normalcy yet, reports Daily Excelsior. "When such a situation arrives it will be withdrawn from the entire State", he added. The Times of India quoted him as saying, "There's marked improvement in the security situation in the state. With further improvements, AFSPA can be revoked partially, but it wouldn't be wise to take any chances at the moment." Shinde, however, said the process of reduction of footprints of paramilitary forces from the State will continue with improvement in the overall situation.
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October - 14 
A bomb was recovered from the site where former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was scheduled to address a gathering of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) workers in the Nanag Shah area of Multan City in Multan District on October 14, reports Daily Time
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A bomb was recovered from the site where former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was scheduled to address a gathering of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) workers in the Nanag Shah area of Multan City in Multan District on October 14, reports Daily Times. According to media reports, the bomb was hidden in a carton of mangoes. The Bomb Disposal Squad was called in that defused the device. Meanwhile, the Gilani cancelled his visit to following the twin explosions on October 13, 2012.
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October - 14 
a cadre of ST, identified as Mohammad Saleem (30), was shot dead and two others Safdar (20) and Imra (3) were injured in Landhi.
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a cadre of ST, identified as Mohammad Saleem (30), was shot dead and two others Safdar (20) and Imra (3) were injured in Landhi.
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October - 14 
a jirga (tribal council) of Haleemzai tribe in Mohammad Agency has unanimously decided to extend full support to the Government and the security forces to eliminate militants from the area. Addressing the jirga, the tribal elders from different sub-t
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a jirga (tribal council) of Haleemzai tribe in Mohammad Agency has unanimously decided to extend full support to the Government and the security forces to eliminate militants from the area. Addressing the jirga, the tribal elders from different sub-tribes of Haleemzai resolved that they would fight against the militants and fully support the security forces in the operation against militants who were depriving the children of education and health facilities and destroying the tribal customs and traditions.
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October - 14 
a security man and a militant were killed in an exchange of fire in Akkakhel of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Officials said that a joint patrolling party of Khasadar and Frontier Constabulary was ambushed by militants in
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a security man and a militant were killed in an exchange of fire in Akkakhel of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Officials said that a joint patrolling party of Khasadar and Frontier Constabulary was ambushed by militants in Akkakhel. An FC man was killed in the attack. In the retaliatory fire, a militant was also killed, they said.
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October - 14 
a special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on October 13 sentenced two accused, identified as Umair Ali and Shahid, for five years in prison after they were convicted on charges of extortion. The accused were arrested at a time when they came to collect ex
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a special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on October 13 sentenced two accused, identified as Umair Ali and Shahid, for five years in prison after they were convicted on charges of extortion. The accused were arrested at a time when they came to collect extortion amount from an industrialist in Korangi. In addition, the ATC also imposed a fine of PKR 20,000 each. In case of non-payment of fine, they would serve another year in jail.
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October - 14 
Angered by the coverage of its attempt to assassinate Malala Yousufzai, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has drawn up plans to target Pakistani and international media organisations across the country, reports Daily Times. TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah
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Angered by the coverage of its attempt to assassinate Malala Yousufzai, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has drawn up plans to target Pakistani and international media organisations across the country, reports Daily Times. TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud has issued “special directions” to his subordinates in different cities of Pakistan to target media groups. An Interior Ministry official, on condition of anonymity, said intelligence agencies had intercepted a phone conversation between Mehsud and a subordinate named Nadeem Abbas alias Intiqami, in which the TTP chief was heard directing Abbas to attack media organisations. Mehsud directed Abbas to target offices of media groups in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and other cities. Media groups and personalities who were denouncing the Taliban after the attack on Malala should be the focus of such attacks. The Interior Ministry has issued orders to beef up security near the offices of media organisations in the country following Mehsud’s call, the official said.
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October - 14 
At least six militants were killed and one soldier sustained injuries in a clash in the Barlas area of Mamozai in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 14, reports Daily Times. Security officials said the militants a
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At least six militants were killed and one soldier sustained injuries in a clash in the Barlas area of Mamozai in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 14, reports Daily Times. Security officials said the militants attacked a patrol party in the Barlas area in the wee hours, injuring a soldier. Six militants were killed and four others injured in the retaliatory fire by the Security Forces (SFs). The forces launched a massive search operation in Ghundai, Mula Pattay and Koranchki villages and seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition concealed in caves in the areas.
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October - 14 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested a target killer, identified as Faheem, belonging to a religious party in a raid in Allah Wali Chowrangi on Tariq Road, and recovered weapon from his possession. Senior Superintendent of Po
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested a target killer, identified as Faheem, belonging to a religious party in a raid in Allah Wali Chowrangi on Tariq Road, and recovered weapon from his possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fayyaz Khan alleged that accused had killed a man namely Sabir Hussian Gilgiti within the limits of Brigade Police Station. He said the accused was also involved in heinous crimes, including extortion and robberies.
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October - 14 
five militants and a soldier of Frontier Constabulary were killed in Shaikhan village under Badhaber Police Station in Peshawar, reports Dawn. Badhaber police claimed that five militants were also killed in the encounter. However, no dead body of any
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five militants and a soldier of Frontier Constabulary were killed in Shaikhan village under Badhaber Police Station in Peshawar, reports Dawn. Badhaber police claimed that five militants were also killed in the encounter. However, no dead body of any militant was found at the scene of occurrence. Police claimed that the bodies of militants were taken away by their fleeing colleagues. Police and FC were patrolling Shaikhan village when militants attacked them. Mohammad Ayaz, a soldier of FC, was killed on the spot.
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October - 14 
Five Security Force (SF) personnel, including Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural Khurshid Khan, were killed while 10 Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) men were injured when the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked two check posts
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Five Security Force (SF) personnel, including Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural Khurshid Khan, were killed while 10 Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) men were injured when the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked two check posts of Mattani Police Station on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 14, reports The Express Tribune. In a surprise attack on the Ghaziabad and Frontier Road check posts at around 10pm, militants equipped with RPG-7 rockets and heavy machine guns, fired shots at the Mattani Police Station.
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October - 14 
investigations started against six SF personnel in the wake of recovery of a satellite phone from Dr Shakil Afridi, being detained in Central Jail Peshawar, reports Daily Times. According to sources, Dr Afridi used the satellite phone to give intervi
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investigations started against six SF personnel in the wake of recovery of a satellite phone from Dr Shakil Afridi, being detained in Central Jail Peshawar, reports Daily Times. According to sources, Dr Afridi used the satellite phone to give interviews to a foreign newspaper and to make calls within and outside Pakistan. A security officer has also been taken into custody for allegedly delivering the phone to Dr Afridi.
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October - 14 
one Ameer Shah (45), the owner of Abbas Hotel and his labourer Usman were shot dead at Abbas Hotel situated in Ittehad Town within Mochko Police limits in Baldia.
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one Ameer Shah (45), the owner of Abbas Hotel and his labourer Usman were shot dead at Abbas Hotel situated in Ittehad Town within Mochko Police limits in Baldia.
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October - 14 
Police and Security Forces on October 14 arrested 25 suspects from different parts of Swat District, including Mingora, Sangota and Keel areas, for their involvement in the attack on Malala Yusufzai and two other girls, reported The News. According t
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Police and Security Forces on October 14 arrested 25 suspects from different parts of Swat District, including Mingora, Sangota and Keel areas, for their involvement in the attack on Malala Yusufzai and two other girls, reported The News. According to Police, raids were also being carried out to arrest the main accused Attaullah, who is said to be the mastermind of the attack.
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October - 14 
the personnel of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested at least six suspects affiliated with People’s Amn Committee (PAC) in a targeted raid in Machhar Colony, Keamari area and also recovered hand grenades and weapons from their po
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the personnel of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested at least six suspects affiliated with People’s Amn Committee (PAC) in a targeted raid in Machhar Colony, Keamari area and also recovered hand grenades and weapons from their possession, reports Daily Times. The identitifes of the suspects was not disclosed. When contacted, PAC member Zafar Bloch denied any arrest of PAC men during operation.
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October - 14 
the Sihala, Shahzad Town and Golra Police arrested 106 suspects during a search operation in various localities, including slums, a Police spokesman said. The teams conducted special checking of various houses, under-construction buildings, inns and
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the Sihala, Shahzad Town and Golra Police arrested 106 suspects during a search operation in various localities, including slums, a Police spokesman said. The teams conducted special checking of various houses, under-construction buildings, inns and slums.
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October - 14 
Three persons, including an activist each of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) and a cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST), were shot dead in different parts of Karachi on October 14, reported The News. A worker of APML, identified as Arsalaan (32), was ki
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Three persons, including an activist each of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) and a cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST), were shot dead in different parts of Karachi on October 14, reported The News. A worker of APML, identified as Arsalaan (32), was killed and his friend Waqas was injured near Erum Bakery within Super Market Police remit in Liaquatabad.
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October - 14 
two guards of Malala's school, a driver and an accountant have also been arrested up as part of the investigation. According to sources, some of the arrested people have a direct involvement in the attack.
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two guards of Malala's school, a driver and an accountant have also been arrested up as part of the investigation. According to sources, some of the arrested people have a direct involvement in the attack.
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October - 14 
Unidentified armed militants shot dead two brothers belonging to Shia community, Mohammad Ismail and Ishaq Islmail, and injured three others in a sectarian attack on Sattar Road in Quetta on October 14, reported Dawn.
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Unidentified armed militants shot dead two brothers belonging to Shia community, Mohammad Ismail and Ishaq Islmail, and injured three others in a sectarian attack on Sattar Road in Quetta on October 14, reported Dawn.
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October - 14 
women activists belonging to Sunni Tehreek, a religious outfit, dressed in traditional burqas gathered outside national press club to protest in favour of Malala and condemn the TTP. The women protestors demanded from the Government to disarm terrori
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women activists belonging to Sunni Tehreek, a religious outfit, dressed in traditional burqas gathered outside national press club to protest in favour of Malala and condemn the TTP. The women protestors demanded from the Government to disarm terrorists, who have become a threat for the daughters of the nation. They also demanded that government of Pakistan should launch an operation in Waziristan without involving a foreign country. However, the leaders of the Defence of Pakistan Council (DPC), an alliance of mainly religious organisations, addressed a large gathering Muzaffarabad on October 14 and expressed complete support for the ongoing armed struggle in Indian occupied Kashmir and criticised Pakistani rulers for supporting the United States, reports Dawn. DPC Chairman Maulana Samiul Haq also spoke about the attack on Malala Yousufzai and its repercussions for the country. The gathering was held in the University College ground which had been decorated with dozens of small and large banners of different outfits inscribed with jihadi slogans and portraits of their leaders. “Malala is (like) our daughter and we condemn the attack on her… But the innocent Swat girl has been used as a tool to pave the way for an operation in South and North Waziristan,” Maulana Haq said. “It is a part of a great game by devilish forces and under its cover they want to bomb us again and defame Islam and Islamic forces.”
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October - 14 
Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on October 14 said the President Dr Ram Baran Yadav should remain within his jurisdiction and not meddle with parties, reports myrepublica.com. He said finding solution to the political deadlock is a political i
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Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on October 14 said the President Dr Ram Baran Yadav should remain within his jurisdiction and not meddle with parties, reports myrepublica.com. He said finding solution to the political deadlock is a political issue to be resolved by the parties so the president need not worry about it. “The parties will decide when and how the elections will be held. There is no need for the president to overstep his jurisdiction.”
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October - 14 
Activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) clashed on October 14 at Bogra Government Azizul Haq College in Bogra District, reports Daily Star. The clashes left three ICS activists injured. The injured were identifie
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Activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) clashed on October 14 at Bogra Government Azizul Haq College in Bogra District, reports Daily Star. The clashes left three ICS activists injured. The injured were identified as Jahangir Alam (20), Abu Sufian (21), and Mahfuz Alam (20).
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October - 14 
SFs arrested an alleged member of Hizb-ut Tawhid (HuT), identified as Salam Bin Sanu (35) from the same town. SFs recovered leaflets and books on jihad from his possession.
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SFs arrested an alleged member of Hizb-ut Tawhid (HuT), identified as Salam Bin Sanu (35) from the same town. SFs recovered leaflets and books on jihad from his possession.
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October - 14 
SFs arrested four leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in the Gopalganj town on October 14, reports Daily Star. The arrested persons were identified as Arif Billah (28), ‘general secretary’ o
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SFs arrested four leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in the Gopalganj town on October 14, reports Daily Star. The arrested persons were identified as Arif Billah (28), ‘general secretary’ of Jammat Sadar upazila unit, Ahsan-ul-Mahbub, (25), president of ICS District unit, and Shibir activists Mizanur Rahman, (20), and Rafiqul Islam, (25).
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October - 14 
Sri Lankan authorities will hold a special discussion next month on the high security zones (HSZs) established in Jaffna during the decades-long ethnic conflict. The discussion would be based on the HSZs in Jaffna and the private lands that are curre
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Sri Lankan authorities will hold a special discussion next month on the high security zones (HSZs) established in Jaffna during the decades-long ethnic conflict. The discussion would be based on the HSZs in Jaffna and the private lands that are currently occupied by the military in the area.
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October - 14 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's special envoy for human rights, Mahinda Samarasinghe will lead the Government delegation to participate in the 14th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's special envoy for human rights, Mahinda Samarasinghe will lead the Government delegation to participate in the 14th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva from October 22 - November 5, 2012. The second cycle of UPR process on Sri Lanka is scheduled for November 1, 2012. Adoption of the report on Sri Lanka is scheduled for November 5. The Sri Lankan report is said to have focused on the resettlement of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and the progress made on the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC).
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October - 15 
2179 detainees facing trials in various crimes and also those involved in militancy related incidents are currently lodged in jails within Jammu and Kashmir and outside, reports Greater Kashmir on October 15. 16 of these are foreign nationals. The of
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2179 detainees facing trials in various crimes and also those involved in militancy related incidents are currently lodged in jails within Jammu and Kashmir and outside, reports Greater Kashmir on October 15. 16 of these are foreign nationals. The official document states, “Of these, 2169 persons are lodged in prisons within the state while 10 are languishing in jails outside the state.” The document further reads, “Eleven foreign nationals belong to Bangladesh, five to Pakistan and one to Pakistan administered Kashmir (Pak).” 27 persons among others lodged in Kothbalwal Jain (Jammu District) are facing trials in various courts of Jammu in incidents related to militancy. 154 persons lodged in Central Jail, Jammu (Jammu District) are facing charges related to criminal and other small offences. In Central Jail Srinagar (Srinagar District) 401 persons lodged are facing charges related to stone-pelting, crime and theft. The document also states, “79 prisoners are lodged in Kathua jail (Kathua District) including five foreign nationals.” District Jail Poonch (Poonch District) houses 138 prisoners while Rajouri (Rajouri District) prison has 115 detainees. In District jail Kishtwar (Kishtwar District), there are 80 prisoners, in District Jail Baramullah (Baramullah District) there are 150 prisoners and in District Jail Islamabad (Anantnag District) 87 are facing militancy related cases. A significant number of prisoners facing charges for criminal offences and theft are also lodged in Leh Jail (Leh District).
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October - 15 
A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on October 15 started the trial in the Delhi High Court (HC) blast case (September 7, 2011) with the recording of evidence against Wasim Akram Malik, arrested by NIA for his alleged role in attack,
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A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on October 15 started the trial in the Delhi High Court (HC) blast case (September 7, 2011) with the recording of evidence against Wasim Akram Malik, arrested by NIA for his alleged role in attack, reports The Times of India on October 16. During the trial, Amir Abbas Dev, who was also arrested by NIA for his alleged role in the case but later turned approver and was granted pardon, deposed about the alleged planning, by Malik and other accused who are yet to be arrested, to execute the blast. Dev told the court about the sequence of events which led to the blast, the sources said.
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October - 15 
accepting the demand of several Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for introduction of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the State, the second meeting of high level committee on influx has unanimously decided to propose to the government for an introduct
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accepting the demand of several Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for introduction of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the State, the second meeting of high level committee on influx has unanimously decided to propose to the government for an introduction of ILP to counter influx, besides demanding more teeth to the Inter-state Workmen Act, 1979. Informing this on October 15, Deputy Chief Minister Bindo Mathew Lanong said that the proposal for implementing ILP as suggested by the NGOs would be incorporated in the recommendations which would be submitted to the State Government. “The Committee has been given two-month time to submit its recommendations to the Government. We are expected to start compiling our recommendations before the next meeting of the committee scheduled to be held on October 30,” Lanong, who heads the committee, said.
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October - 15 
Bangladesh Government, on October 15, made it clear that the signing of extradition treaty between Dhaka and Delhi will take time though it figured in the agenda of the two-day Home Secretary level meeting, reports Assam Tribune. Bangladesh Home Secr
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Bangladesh Government, on October 15, made it clear that the signing of extradition treaty between Dhaka and Delhi will take time though it figured in the agenda of the two-day Home Secretary level meeting, reports Assam Tribune. Bangladesh Home Secretary, Manjur Hussain told reporters, “I am not going to talk about extradition of any individual (referring to ULFA leader Anup Chetia). Obviously, there will be discussion on the treaty but it will take time to get a final shape”.
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October - 15 
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chairman’, Hagrama Mohilary, on October 15, said the 1971 voter list should be the only criterion for rehabilitating riot-hit genuine Indian citizens in the second phase that aims to resettle victims without land r
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Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chairman’, Hagrama Mohilary, on October 15, said the 1971 voter list should be the only criterion for rehabilitating riot-hit genuine Indian citizens in the second phase that aims to resettle victims without land records, reports The Telegraph. Mohilary said that the BTC does not agree with many points mentioned in the State Government-prepared format for the second phase of rehabilitation that requires inmates of relief camps to disclose their antecedents with or without supporting documents as proof of their citizenship. The format was handed over to the BTC for consideration after the October 10 meeting between its members and the group of ministers in Guwahati. It is required to re-submit it to the State Government. Mohilary said of the 18 columns in the State Government-prepared format, the BTC agrees to 14. The columns where disagreement exists are whether the family has a village council development committee (VCDC) certificate, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee act (MGNREGA) job card issued by the Block Development Officer (BDO), bank passbook/PAN card and whether the household was recorded in the 2011 census.
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October - 15 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi that the State Government will release white paper on the foreigners issue on October 20. In addition, CM Tarun Gogoi denied that any relief camp inmates suspected to be illegal Bangladeshi migrants fled their camps,
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi that the State Government will release white paper on the foreigners issue on October 20. In addition, CM Tarun Gogoi denied that any relief camp inmates suspected to be illegal Bangladeshi migrants fled their camps, adds Assam Tribune. “All the genuinely-displaced people will be rehabilitated and we will not allow any illegal migrant to get settled in the process a sense of security and peace is returning to BTAD and things will be normal soon,” Gogoi said. Gogoi revealed that of the total 4,85,921 relief camp inmates, 3,43,249 had left the camps, and that of the remaining, some 42,000 did not have land right documents.
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October - 15 
Cooperation in combating terror, repatriation of ULFA ‘General secretary’ Anup Chetia and early conclusion of an extradition treaty will top the agenda at the two-day India-Bangladesh Home Secretary-level talks in Dhaka from October 15, reports Assam
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Cooperation in combating terror, repatriation of ULFA ‘General secretary’ Anup Chetia and early conclusion of an extradition treaty will top the agenda at the two-day India-Bangladesh Home Secretary-level talks in Dhaka from October 15, reports Assam Tribune PTI.
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October - 15 
fear psychosis has gripped Tamenglong District headquarters for the last 2-3 days following the reported reinforcement of the NSCN-IM cadres on one hand and combined cadres of both the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN–K) on the
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fear psychosis has gripped Tamenglong District headquarters for the last 2-3 days following the reported reinforcement of the NSCN-IM cadres on one hand and combined cadres of both the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN–K) on the other, following multiple clashes between the two opposing groups on two occasions (September 26 and October 2).
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October - 15 
Four cadres of the People's Liberation of Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were detained during a joint operation by the District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Commando Bat
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Four cadres of the People's Liberation of Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were detained during a joint operation by the District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in Ranchi District on October 15, reports The Times of India. The Police suspect that one of the four detainees is a senior leader. "We are interrogating them to get further information," said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saket Kumar Singh. Three rifles and two pistols were recovered when a Maoist training camp was busted atop Soparan hill under Namkum Police Station area. The combing operation is still going on. The operation is a part of a special resolute action launched on October 8, to flush out the PLFI cadres.
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October - 15 
Kanglaonline reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast wounded Assam Rifle personnel, identified as Negi Vohra in a place between Khordak and Arong Nongmaikhong under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West District on October 15. T
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Kanglaonline reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast wounded Assam Rifle personnel, identified as Negi Vohra in a place between Khordak and Arong Nongmaikhong under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West District on October 15. The roadside bomb believed to have been planted by unidentified militants was set off as the foot patrol party of the Assam personnel crossed the area
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October - 15 
Nagaland Post reports that pinning hopes of an early settlement to the protracted Naga political issue, the 20-member Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) team led by Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Kiyanielie Peseyie that included chief ministe
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Nagaland Post reports that pinning hopes of an early settlement to the protracted Naga political issue, the 20-member Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) team led by Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Kiyanielie Peseyie that included chief minister Neiphiu Rio met Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, Union Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) chairman Sharad Yadav and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) collective leadership on October 15. At a meeting with NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah told the JLF that if any solution/agreement is arrived at, it should be incorporated in the constitution of India. However, reacting to certain media reports that the Centre “has secured a written commitment from the NSCN-IM that it would accept the Indian constitution”, the collective leadership denied having given any such commitment. Nagaland Government had asked the Centre to expedite the ongoing peace talks with NSCN-IM and find a permanent solution to the six-decade old insurgency problem before the State Assembly election due early 2013, adds The Shillong Times.
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October - 15 
National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon, on October 15, opened up the national security regime to the private sector, with the launch of a cyber security report titled ‘Recommendations of Joint Working Group on Engagement with Private Sector on C
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National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon, on October 15, opened up the national security regime to the private sector, with the launch of a cyber security report titled ‘Recommendations of Joint Working Group on Engagement with Private Sector on Cyber Security’, reports The Hindu. Menon commented, “The enormous potential for damage has made cyber security a major concern. There is no question that both the government and private sector need each other. The unique nature of this collaboration is because of the unique nature of the domain, and we need to develop the habit of working together that hasn’t existed in the past”. Referring to the recent spate of riots in Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Mumbai (Maharashtra), Menon further said, “We have seen the misuse of social media to affect communal harmony. The important thing is to create a virtuous circle of security while maintaining our democratic rights of freedom of speech and privacy.” Further, in the short term, four pilot projects, the setting up of a pilot testing laboratory, conducting a test audit, studying the vulnerabilities in a sample of Critical Information Infrastructure, and the establishment of a multidisciplinary Centre of Excellence have also been identified. thehindubusinessline.com further reported that J. Satyanarayana, Secretary, Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) commented, “There were around 20,000 incidents of cyber crime till now this year and they have been growing. Last year, there were around 13,500 cases”. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) and Ministry of Human Resource Development and the private sector may jointly establish a cyber security building framework.
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October - 15 
one militant belonging to Nando faction of Kangleipak Commuinist Party (KCP-Nando), identified as Heikham Roshan Singh was also arrested by the Thoubal Police from the same area on October 15.
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one militant belonging to Nando faction of Kangleipak Commuinist Party (KCP-Nando), identified as Heikham Roshan Singh was also arrested by the Thoubal Police from the same area on October 15.
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October - 15 
Police arrested a data entry operator identified as Richard Marak working in a School office in Dadenggre along with his accomplice, identified as Lambrith Marak and a village Nokma (traditional heads in Garo Hills) for serving demand notes on behalf
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Police arrested a data entry operator identified as Richard Marak working in a School office in Dadenggre along with his accomplice, identified as Lambrith Marak and a village Nokma (traditional heads in Garo Hills) for serving demand notes on behalf of the GNLA on October 15. Police raided the house of Dalanggre Nokma, identified as June Marak alias Wangma (45) following an intelligence input that the new ‘area commander’ of GNLA, Savio Marak was hiding there, along with some cadres. Before Police could reach the house the militants escaped while the nokma was arrested. Richard Marak, meanwhile, confessed that he sent a demand note of INR 2 million to his own school office following an order from Savio Marak.
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October - 15 
Security Forces (SFs), on October 15, arrested a suspected Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, identified as Akhtar Hussain, in Dhemaji District, reports Times of India. The Afghan national had come to Dhemaji nine months ago on a three-month to
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Security Forces (SFs), on October 15, arrested a suspected Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, identified as Akhtar Hussain, in Dhemaji District, reports Times of India. The Afghan national had come to Dhemaji nine months ago on a three-month tourist visa but stayed on even after the expiry of the visa.
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October - 15 
SFs arrested five poachers in Karbi Anglong District and recovered huge cache of arms from them, reports Deccan Chronicle. The recovery included an AK-56 rifle with 37 rounds of live ammunition, one .303 rifle and seven rounds of live ammunition and
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SFs arrested five poachers in Karbi Anglong District and recovered huge cache of arms from them, reports Deccan Chronicle. The recovery included an AK-56 rifle with 37 rounds of live ammunition, one .303 rifle and seven rounds of live ammunition and a single barreled muzzle gun. Senior officials of the State forest department had earlier hinted involvement of the Karbi Anglong based militant formation Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) after horns of two rhinos were chopped off the animals near the Kaziranga National Park last month.
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October - 15 
taking serious note of the agreement reportedly reached between the Government of India and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the ongoing Naga peace process, the United Committee, Manipur (UCM) stated that it is ready
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taking serious note of the agreement reportedly reached between the Government of India and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the ongoing Naga peace process, the United Committee, Manipur (UCM) stated that it is ready to launch mass agitation more intense than the one launched in 2001 in case the State and Central Government take any decision against the interest of people of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. In a statement issued on October 15, the UCM demanded the Central Government to come out clearly to the people of Manipur on certain special rights entitled to the Nagas in States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh as mentioned in the report.
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October - 15 
Terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) has set up base in West Asia, with Saudi Arabia emerging as preferred destination to launch its operations in India, as reported on October 15, by India Today. Counter-terror experts also feel that Pakistan's Inte
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Terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) has set up base in West Asia, with Saudi Arabia emerging as preferred destination to launch its operations in India, as reported on October 15, by India Today. Counter-terror experts also feel that Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) is arranging safe havens for the terror operatives in West Asian countries. Further, a senior Intelligence Bureau (IB) official commented, "It's a big headache for the intelligence agencies to detect the communications between them. It is impossible to monitor all the activities in the cyberspace”. The task is made difficult not only by the vast domain of internet and the anonymity that it provides. Counter-terror experts say lack of requisite expertise in cyber security is also a concern. The Saudi link and the activities on social media are phenomena that have surfaced following the recent arrest of IM terrorists in Delhi linked with Pune (Maharashtra) blast of August 1, 2012. The three suspected IM men, arrested on Thursday by the Delhi Police for their alleged involvement in the August 1 Pune serial blasts, had also travelled to Saudi Arabia on a number of occasions and remained in touch with their handlers online
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October - 15 
the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPF), the political wing of PLA has claimed to trigger an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion at Khordak under Imphal West District on October 15 in which one Assam Rifle was injured.
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the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPF), the political wing of PLA has claimed to trigger an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion at Khordak under Imphal West District on October 15 in which one Assam Rifle was injured.
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October - 15 
The Sangai Express reports that the 18 hour general strike called by the CorCom, Coordination Committee of seven militant groups, against the ‘annexation’ of Manipur by India on October 15, 1949 started at 12 midnight.
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The Sangai Express reports that the 18 hour general strike called by the CorCom, Coordination Committee of seven militant groups, against the ‘annexation’ of Manipur by India on October 15, 1949 started at 12 midnight.
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October - 15 
The Special Cell team investigating the August 1, 2012 Pune (Maharashtra) serial blast case claims to have gathered evidence to indicate that the attacks were also meant to avenge the murder of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Qateel Siddique
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The Special Cell team investigating the August 1, 2012 Pune (Maharashtra) serial blast case claims to have gathered evidence to indicate that the attacks were also meant to avenge the murder of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Qateel Siddique in Yerawada Jail, as reported on October 15, by Indian Express. They have recovered pistols and cartridges purchased by Sayyed Feroze to murder the family members of Sharad Mohal and Ashok Bhalerao, responsible for Siddique’s murder. Sources in Police said that two sophisticated English pistols, nine to 10 cartridges and batteries were recovered from Feroze’s workshop in Kondhwa, Pune.
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October - 15 
The Union Government suggests setting up of a standing crisis management group (CMG) in each naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected State for swift response, seeking to formalize negotiations as a uniform policy to deal with hostage situation cau
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The Union Government suggests setting up of a standing crisis management group (CMG) in each naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected State for swift response, seeking to formalize negotiations as a uniform policy to deal with hostage situation caused by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. The CMG, according to a draft hostage policy formulated by the Union Government, will be led by State chief secretary, who will assess the situation before preparing a counter-strategy that must be approved by the State's political dispensation. As per the draft hostage policy, the CMG in the state facing a hostage situation will set up a panel to negotiate with the Maoists. The panel, apart from comprising representatives of the State Government and independent persons who enjoy Naxals' confidence, will be mandatory to include experts with professional training in handling hostage situations. The ground rules proposed for negotiations require the panel to engage the abductors to ensure that the hostage is safe while in their custody. A possible failure of negotiations has to be factored in at the time of preparing the counter-strategy, and a back-up plan must be in place. The back-up plan will involve action by the Security Forces to rescue the hostages.
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October - 15 
Union Home Secretary R.K.Singh praised the Bangladesh Government role in improving bilateral ties. Noting that the Bangladesh Government has been very positive in flushing out insurgents from their soil, Singh said most of the outfits have either pac
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Union Home Secretary R.K.Singh praised the Bangladesh Government role in improving bilateral ties. Noting that the Bangladesh Government has been very positive in flushing out insurgents from their soil, Singh said most of the outfits have either packed up or fled away to another country. “Some camps still exist in Bangladesh and our concern will be conveyed to the Bangladesh authority in the meeting”, he said. On the unfenced border, Singh said there are several patches along the Indo-Bangla border to be fenced. “This issue will also come up for discussion to find an amicable solution”, he said. Asserting that the overall situation in Northeast is better than what it was four to five years ago. Singh further added that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has adopted a two-fold strategy to tackle insurgency in the Northeast. “Security forces were asked to take action if any individual or organisation breaks the law and side by side the Centre is ready to hold talks with any insurgent group if it wants”, he said.
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October - 15 
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured when explosive device went off in Hilalkhel area of Charming in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 15, reports Dawn. Local sources said that some boys were playing in a field
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A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured when explosive device went off in Hilalkhel area of Charming in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 15, reports Dawn. Local sources said that some boys were playing in a field when an explosive device planted by militants exploded, seriously injuring Usman.
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October - 15 
a community health centre was partially damaged in a blast in Bar Taras area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit). Officials said that unidentified militants planted explosives inside the building of community health centre and detonated. As a result, t
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a community health centre was partially damaged in a blast in Bar Taras area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit). Officials said that unidentified militants planted explosives inside the building of community health centre and detonated. As a result, the building was partially damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the blast.
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October - 15 
a doctor, Jameel (33), was shot dead outside his clinic under the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station in Orangi Town.
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a doctor, Jameel (33), was shot dead outside his clinic under the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station in Orangi Town.
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October - 15 
a gangster, Sattar Brohi, was killed in a Police operation in Dalmia area.
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a gangster, Sattar Brohi, was killed in a Police operation in Dalmia area.
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October - 15 
A guard of Balochistan Food Minister Asfandyar Khan Kakar and two militants were killed in an exchange of fire at the residence of the Minister in the Chaman Housing Scheme in Quetta on October 15, reports Dawn. Armed militants attacked the Minister’
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A guard of Balochistan Food Minister Asfandyar Khan Kakar and two militants were killed in an exchange of fire at the residence of the Minister in the Chaman Housing Scheme in Quetta on October 15, reports Dawn. Armed militants attacked the Minister’s house, killing one guard. Other guards fired back, killing the two attackers. The deceased guard was identified as Mohammad Sohaib. The Minister was not present in the house at the time of the attack.
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October - 15 
a Police constable, Jamil (45), posted at the West Zone security was killed near his home within the jurisdiction of Mochko Police Station in Gulshan-e-Ghazi.
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a Police constable, Jamil (45), posted at the West Zone security was killed near his home within the jurisdiction of Mochko Police Station in Gulshan-e-Ghazi.
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October - 15 
Also, a cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST), identified as Usman Qadri alias Lara, was shot dead at his party office under the jurisdiction of Bilal Colony Police Station in New Karachi area.
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Also, a cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST), identified as Usman Qadri alias Lara, was shot dead at his party office under the jurisdiction of Bilal Colony Police Station in New Karachi area.
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October - 15 
another cadre of ASWJ, identified as Abdul Hannan (29), was shot dead at his shop within the limits of Gulberg Police Station in Gulbahar area.
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another cadre of ASWJ, identified as Abdul Hannan (29), was shot dead at his shop within the limits of Gulberg Police Station in Gulbahar area.
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October - 15 
At least 25 labourers have been abducted from Mandan Gate area of the Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 15, reports Daily Times. The Police said armed men tempted the labourers by offering them one thousand rupees per day wages before t
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At least 25 labourers have been abducted from Mandan Gate area of the Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 15, reports Daily Times. The Police said armed men tempted the labourers by offering them one thousand rupees per day wages before taking them away to North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Witnesses said that unidentified persons on two vehicles had come in the area and enticed the labourers who were sitting along the road. According to the witnesses, the men asked the labourers that they would be given one thousand rupees per day wages if they agreed to work in North Waziristan. The police said a team was sent to the tribal region to trace and recover the missing labourers but of no avail.
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October - 15 
At least nine persons, including five cadres of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), were killed in Karachi on October 15, reports Daily Times. Four cadres of ASWJ were shot dead within the precincts of Mobina Town Police Station near Siddique-e-Akbar mo
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At least nine persons, including five cadres of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), were killed in Karachi on October 15, reports Daily Times. Four cadres of ASWJ were shot dead within the precincts of Mobina Town Police Station near Siddique-e-Akbar mosque. The victims were identified as Umer (30), Qari Abdul Shakoor (28), Imran (23) and Asadullah (29).
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October - 15 
during a train march against drone attacks and anti-Islam film from Karachi in Sindh to Lahore Railway Station in Punjab clerics of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) condemned terrorist attack on Malala Yusufzai and appealed to the Government and armed
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during a train march against drone attacks and anti-Islam film from Karachi in Sindh to Lahore Railway Station in Punjab clerics of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) condemned terrorist attack on Malala Yusufzai and appealed to the Government and armed forces for a crackdown against the Taliban and other militant groups, reports Daily Times. The SIC Chairman Fazal Karim urged the Government to call a session of the Organisation of Islamic conference (OIC) in Pakistan over the issue of Tahafuz-e-Namoos-e-Risalat (protecting the sanctity of the Prophet) and to resolve the matter by legislating against blasphemy. He termed the Taliban attack on Yusufzai ‘un-Islamic’ and demanded that the Government start military operation against the Taliban and other militant groups working in Pakistan, especially in North Waziristan.
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October - 15 
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on October 15 directed Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed to submit until November 1, 2012 copies of the contracts, if any, pertaining to the drone attacks between Pakistan and the
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Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on October 15 directed Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed to submit until November 1, 2012 copies of the contracts, if any, pertaining to the drone attacks between Pakistan and the United States (US), reports Daily Times. The Chief Justice was hearing a petition filed by Saeed, seeking directions for the Federal Government to ensure end of drone attacks. He held that the Government was making no efforts against the drone attacks, which have been continuously killing civilians. The petition, which was pending before the LHC since 2011, was taken after Saeed wrote an application for early hearing. Saeed’s counsel AK Dogar said that it was a sensitive matter and the court had to overview international law in this regard. He submitted that the federal government should be directed to release information in all matters of public importance, especially the secret deal with the US in implementation of article 19-A of the constitution which entitles every citizen of Pakistan to have access of all information. He said the resolution passed by a joint session of National Assembly on May 14, 2011 was voice of the people and needed to be implemented.
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October - 15 
Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik on October 15 announced USD1 million bounty on the leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) who claimed responsibility for the attack on teenage rights activist Malala Yusufzai and has alleged that the plan
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Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik on October 15 announced USD1 million bounty on the leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) who claimed responsibility for the attack on teenage rights activist Malala Yusufzai and has alleged that the plan was hatched in Afghanistan, reports Indian Express. “This conspiracy assassination plan was made across the border in Afghanistan. Of course, Mullah Fazlullah had fled away to Afghanistan when we took action in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. And this was transpired there; four people came from there,” Malik said in an interview. Interior Minister Rehman Malik also said that Pakistani media organisations and some leading television anchors were provided security following threat that they would be targeted by TTP for their coverage of the attempted assassination of Malala. "Several alerts were received that some anchors and media houses would be targeted," Malik said. Additional Police has been deployed at the media organisations and plainclothes personnel had been deputed to guard the anchors, he said.
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October - 15 
Peshawar Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) personnel thwarted a terrorist attack at Frontier Road by defusing a seven kilogrammes bomb, reports Central Asia Online.
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Peshawar Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) personnel thwarted a terrorist attack at Frontier Road by defusing a seven kilogrammes bomb, reports Central Asia Online.
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October - 15 
Police sources revealed that the threatening call that a Pathan family of the city received from extortionists last week has been traced to Kotlung, a place near Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to businessman Naveed Sharif the caller
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Police sources revealed that the threatening call that a Pathan family of the city received from extortionists last week has been traced to Kotlung, a place near Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to businessman Naveed Sharif the caller had identified himself as “Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander Lodhi” and demanded PKR 20 million, with the threat of kidnapping him and his family if the demand was not met.
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October - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 13 suspected militants during a search operation in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency. Sources said that the operation in Bakarabad locality was conducted on information about presence of suspected militants in the area. F
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 13 suspected militants during a search operation in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency. Sources said that the operation in Bakarabad locality was conducted on information about presence of suspected militants in the area. Forces condoned off the entire area for almost nine hours and conducted house-to-house search.
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October - 15 
Taxila Police on October 15 averted a potential terrorist attack, when they intercepted a car full of explosives on Taxila-Haripur Road in Taxila town of Rawalpindi District, reports Dawn. The Police recovered 25 kilogram of explosives, 400 detonator
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Taxila Police on October 15 averted a potential terrorist attack, when they intercepted a car full of explosives on Taxila-Haripur Road in Taxila town of Rawalpindi District, reports Dawn. The Police recovered 25 kilogram of explosives, 400 detonators and 800 metres of fuse safety wire.
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October - 15 
The Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on October 15 said no plan was under consideration regarding military offensive in North Waziristan, and Malala Yousufzai has nothing to do with the operation, reports Daily Times. Talking to reporters ou
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The Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on October 15 said no plan was under consideration regarding military offensive in North Waziristan, and Malala Yousufzai has nothing to do with the operation, reports Daily Times. Talking to reporters outside the Supreme Court, he said any step in this regard would be taken in accordance with the public opinion. “For the time being there is no plan for military operation in North Waziristan. But if needed, the decision would be taken by political and military leadership of the country in harmony,” he said.
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October - 15 
The Government is finding it difficult to repair roads badly damaged by heavy traffic carrying NATO goods to Afghanistan over the years because the work will cost over PKR 100 billion, reports Dawn. Replying to a supplementary question in the Nationa
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The Government is finding it difficult to repair roads badly damaged by heavy traffic carrying NATO goods to Afghanistan over the years because the work will cost over PKR 100 billion, reports Dawn. Replying to a supplementary question in the National Assembly, Communications Minister Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan said the Government was already having serious financial constraints and NATO was also not forthcoming with its promised aid to refurbish roads it had been using for its supplies. So far only USD 67 million had been received for overhauling the Peshawar-Torkham road, he said. The Minister said the Government regularly took up with the NATO authorities the issue of damaged roads which needed immediate repair. Repair of the roads was one of the important clauses to which NATO had agreed when Pakistan reopened its supply routes in July. The routes had been closed after an attack on Salala border post by NATO forces in November 2011. According to a survey carried out last year, the NATO supply routes covering 4,046km had suffered about 26 per cent damage.
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October - 15 
two people, identified as Ghulam Rasool and Kamisa, were shot dead and another, Ali Jan Langov, sustained injuries in the Usta Muhammad area of Jaffarabad District, reported Daily Times.
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two people, identified as Ghulam Rasool and Kamisa, were shot dead and another, Ali Jan Langov, sustained injuries in the Usta Muhammad area of Jaffarabad District, reported Daily Times.
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October - 15 
unidentified armed militants abducted two people, identified as Muhammad Saleem and Saleh, at gunpoint from the Bagh area of Bolan District. The kidnappers shifted the men to an unidentified location. The Levies Force officials suspected that the inc
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unidentified armed militants abducted two people, identified as Muhammad Saleem and Saleh, at gunpoint from the Bagh area of Bolan District. The kidnappers shifted the men to an unidentified location. The Levies Force officials suspected that the incident could be an incident of abduction-for-ransom.
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October - 15 
Unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire on one Allah Yar in Dera Murad Jamali city of Naseerabad District
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Unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire on one Allah Yar in Dera Murad Jamali city of Naseerabad District
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October - 15 
With the Supreme Court still looking for solid evidence of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed political cell in the President House, yet another obstacle appeared before the apex court in the Asghar Khan case on October 15, reports The Expre
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With the Supreme Court still looking for solid evidence of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed political cell in the President House, yet another obstacle appeared before the apex court in the Asghar Khan case on October 15, reports The Express Tribune. A representative of Secretary to the President House Asif Hayat told the court that no record of such a political cell’s existence could be found during the tenure of former President Ghulam Ishaq Khan. The President House office then sought time from a three-judge bench to submit a detailed report in this regard, after going through decades-old records. The bench, led by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, granted 48 hours to the President House to submit a comprehensive report. Counsel for former Air Chief Asghar Khan, Salman Akram Raja, said the material submitted before the bench was sufficient admission of “the gross violation of constitutional parameters”. Raja also questioned the role of military authorities at the time who took steps without constitutional and legislative backing. He emphasised that every country has a framework for the operation of a secret agency. Asghar Khan’s lawyer contended that the action was also a violation of Article 17 of the Constitution (which refers to a transparent political process). Further, Supreme Court, during the hearing of Asghar Khan’s petition on alleged distribution of INR 140 million among politicians by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to manipulate the general elections of 1990, observed that the armed forces’ officers were under oath not to take part in politics, reports Daily Times. A three-judge bench noted that the President is the supreme commander of the armed forces and was not authorised to help the Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI), an alliance of mostly right-wing parties formed in 1988.
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October - 15 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Secretary, Dev Prasad Gurung has said that the president’s call to the political parties to forge consensus was a positive move, reports ekantipur.com. “But the president cannot ask for fresh
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Secretary, Dev Prasad Gurung has said that the president’s call to the political parties to forge consensus was a positive move, reports ekantipur.com. “But the president cannot ask for fresh elections as long as the interim constitution exists,” said Gurung.
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October - 15 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Ishwar Pokharel said that the new election would be like a referendum as it would help decide some crucial political issues through people´s mandate, reports myrepublica.co
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Ishwar Pokharel said that the new election would be like a referendum as it would help decide some crucial political issues through people´s mandate, reports myrepublica.com. According to him, such an election would make the political course much clear for the days to come and that would be good for the country.
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October - 15 
In what is likely to give new dimension to the current debate between major parties on whether to revive the Constituent Assembly (CA) or to go for fresh polls, President Ram Baran Yadav, on October 15, made it clear that the dissolved assembly "cann
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In what is likely to give new dimension to the current debate between major parties on whether to revive the Constituent Assembly (CA) or to go for fresh polls, President Ram Baran Yadav, on October 15, made it clear that the dissolved assembly "cannot be resurrected at any cost," reports Nepal News. "Since the Interim Constitution and the Supreme Court verdict state that election is the only way forwards the parties do not have any other option," said President. Further, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that the dissolved CA will be revived before Tihar (Festival), which falls on the second week of November. The UCPN-M can never stand against a federal setup that respects the identity of ethnic groups, he said.
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October - 15 
The Sri Lankan Government has identified 12 new divisional secretariats in nine Districts that are required to use both Sinhala and Tamil as their languages in administration, reports The Colombo Page on October 15. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Raja
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The Sri Lankan Government has identified 12 new divisional secretariats in nine Districts that are required to use both Sinhala and Tamil as their languages in administration, reports The Colombo Page on October 15. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared that Dehiwala - Mount Lavinia, Ganga Ihala Korale and the Kandy Four Gravets and Gangawata Korale, Matale, Lankapura and Welikanda in Polonnaruwa, Ratnapura, Balangoda, Mawanella, Kekirawa, Vavuniya South and Dehiattakandiya divisional secretariats should use both languages in their administrations.
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October - 16 
A local court acquitted three persons who were accused of facilitating October 18, 2005, suicide attack in Srinagar, Daily Excelsior reported on October 16. Additional Session Judge, Srinagar, T K Watal in his order said the prosecution had failed to
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A local court acquitted three persons who were accused of facilitating October 18, 2005, suicide attack in Srinagar, Daily Excelsior reported on October 16. Additional Session Judge, Srinagar, T K Watal in his order said the prosecution had failed to prove the charges against the accused for their role in the attack on high security Tulsi Bagh Government quarters. As reported earlier, a terrorist assassinated the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Lone, while Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) legislator, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, escaped unhurt in a similar attempt in Tulsibagh area on October 18. Two Security Force personnel and a civilian were also killed in the incidents.
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October - 16 
a security source disclosed that the Government had intelligence inputs about the Anti-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of asom (ULFA-ATF) acquiring sophisticated arms and devices to strike terror in the State in order to make its presenc
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a security source disclosed that the Government had intelligence inputs about the Anti-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of asom (ULFA-ATF) acquiring sophisticated arms and devices to strike terror in the State in order to make its presence felt, reports Shillong Times on October 16. It is suspected that a group of well-armed ULFA-ATF cadres have already sneaked into the State probably from the outfit’s Myanmar base to carry out subversions during the coming festive season for the purpose of striking terror as well as to terrorise those who have defied the outfit’s demands for money.
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October - 16 
Arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks handler Abu Jundal imparted training to the gunmen in spreading wrong information about the real purpose of the attack, according to the supplementary
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Arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks handler Abu Jundal imparted training to the gunmen in spreading wrong information about the real purpose of the attack, according to the supplementary charge sheet filed against him on October 16, reports The Hindu. The charge sheet states, “During the investigation of the crime, it was also observed and noticed that when the 10 terrorists attacked the targeted sites in Mumbai, misleading messages were dispatched to various news channels. The whole objective was to confuse the investigating agency and mislead the public.” The investigating agency has proved in courts that the 26/11 attacks were carried out with the intention of waging war against India, and Mumbai was specifically chosen to debilitate the country’s financial lifeline.
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October - 16 
At least 4-5 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reported injured in an exchange of fire with the Police in the mountains between Venkatapur and Reguntha outpost, south of Aheri in Gadchiroli District on October 16, reports The H
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At least 4-5 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reported injured in an exchange of fire with the Police in the mountains between Venkatapur and Reguntha outpost, south of Aheri in Gadchiroli District on October 16, reports The Hindu. A loaded rifle, SLR rounds, Pittu, utensils, and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature were seized from the encounter site.
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October - 16 
At least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter with Police near Lankachen village in Gadchiroli District on October 16, reports Business Standard. A cache of ammunition including a rifle bearing the Ind
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At least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter with Police near Lankachen village in Gadchiroli District on October 16, reports Business Standard. A cache of ammunition including a rifle bearing the Indian Ordnance Factory mark was recovered, the Police said. "The district police team was conducting an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation near a hill early morning when it came under fire from ultras. After an exchange of fire for 35 to 40 minutes, the Naxals fled to Andhra Pradesh through Pranhita River," Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammed Suvez Haque told reporters. Haque said Police found a rifle bearing the Indian Ordinance Factory mark along with a magazine and ten live rounds. "We recovered twenty SLR rounds, ten detonators, 20 pistols, utensils and Naxal literature in Telugu language from the spot," he said, adding at least 20 Maoists belonging to 'North Telangana Dalam' of Andhra Pradesh might have been involved in the encounter.
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October - 16 
Bishnupur District Police Commandos, on October 16, arrested a cadre of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO), identified as Salam Dhanachandra Singh from Ningthoukhong Kha khunou Area in Bishnupur District.
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Bishnupur District Police Commandos, on October 16, arrested a cadre of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO), identified as Salam Dhanachandra Singh from Ningthoukhong Kha khunou Area in Bishnupur District.
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October - 16 
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said on October 16 that, he wants to settle the Naga political issue once and for all. However, Ibobi Singh clarified that he was requested by Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to help and extend co-operation in sol
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Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said on October 16 that, he wants to settle the Naga political issue once and for all. However, Ibobi Singh clarified that he was requested by Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to help and extend co-operation in solving the Naga issue but he was not in a position to oblige to the former`s request “since the ground on which the NSCN-IM and the government of India may settle is not known”.
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October - 16 
Co-ordination Committee for Peace and Harmony (CCPH), an umbrella organization of over 26 different organizations, have decided to bring out a mass rally in every important location of four Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Districts on October 18 t
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Co-ordination Committee for Peace and Harmony (CCPH), an umbrella organization of over 26 different organizations, have decided to bring out a mass rally in every important location of four Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Districts on October 18 to oppose the State Government move to resettle Muslims without proper land or citizenship documents, reports The Times of India.
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October - 16 
Eluru Range Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) G. Suryaprakasa Rao has said that there is no Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] activity in East and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Hindu. The DIG, who visited the Distri
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Eluru Range Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) G. Suryaprakasa Rao has said that there is no Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] activity in East and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Hindu. The DIG, who visited the District Police Office in the town on October 16, said the presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was recorded in Polavaram mandal in West Godavari and in Rampachodavaram division of East Godavari. “There are some Naxal shelters in the forests in the twin Godavari districts. Police deployed two platoons of Central Reserve Protection Force (CRPF), equal number of Andhra Pradesh Special Police (APSP) forces and six special parties for combing operation,” Rao told The Hindu. He, however, said that the Maoists were not active in the range and there was no infiltration from the forests in the neighbouring States. As there was no support for Naxalites from the villagers in the tribal hamlets, they were calm and using forests as hideouts, the DIG said.
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October - 16 
Governor N N Vohra on October 16 approved an ordinance sent to him by the Government in the night of October 15 for cancellation of election process to 143 chairpersons of Block Development Councils (BDCs), Daily Excelsior reported. The Governor sign
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Governor N N Vohra on October 16 approved an ordinance sent to him by the Government in the night of October 15 for cancellation of election process to 143 chairpersons of Block Development Councils (BDCs), Daily Excelsior reported. The Governor signed the ordinance and sent it back to the Government, official sources said. Sources said all nominations filed by the candidates for the posts of chairpersons of the BDC would stand cancelled. The Cabinet had on October 15 decided to cancel the election process to the BDCs and hold them afresh after making the provision for reservations to SCs, STs and women.
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October - 16 
Imphal East District Police also arrested one People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Loureembam Robinson singh alias Benin alias Sanatomba, from Wangkhei near Eden English School, who has involved in various extortion activities and tran
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Imphal East District Police also arrested one People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Loureembam Robinson singh alias Benin alias Sanatomba, from Wangkhei near Eden English School, who has involved in various extortion activities and transportation of arms from place to place. The Police recovered one scooter with one demand note signed by one Santomba Meitei from him.
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October - 16 
Joint commissioner of Police, crime, Himanshu Roy on October 16, commented “The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was involved in every stage of the 26/11 attacks, which were planned and launched over a long period”, reports Hindustan Times. The char
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Joint commissioner of Police, crime, Himanshu Roy on October 16, commented “The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was involved in every stage of the 26/11 attacks, which were planned and launched over a long period”, reports Hindustan Times. The charge sheet names Pakistan's Federal Investigating Agency (FIA) and the ISI as facilitators for terror groups such as the LeT.
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October - 16 
Kanglaonline reports that Thoubal District Police arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Chingakham Inaomacha alias Nonglemba at Yaripok Bazar area on October 16. The Police recovered three-mobile handsets with thr
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Kanglaonline reports that Thoubal District Police arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Chingakham Inaomacha alias Nonglemba at Yaripok Bazar area on October 16. The Police recovered three-mobile handsets with three SIM cards from his possession
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October - 16 
Maoists have launched a poster campaign in Merapani town along the Assam-Nagaland border in adjoining Golaghat District, reports The Telegraph on October 16.Maoists have sought cooperation from the indigenous people of Assam through posters in their
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Maoists have launched a poster campaign in Merapani town along the Assam-Nagaland border in adjoining Golaghat District, reports The Telegraph on October 16.Maoists have sought cooperation from the indigenous people of Assam through posters in their “revolution” against the Central and the State Governments. The poster said that Maoists want to dismantle the unholy nexus between the “capitalist forces and power brokers”, who in collusion with the government and its “force of goons” were “carrying out exploitation of the Assamese community”. The posters further mentions that multinational companies, too, were given red carpet welcome to operate in the state to “loot and exploit the native Assamese people”. Issuing a warning to the people not to collaborate with the Government and its stooges in their effort to bring down the revolution launched by them (Maoists), the notices said severe punishment, including death penalty, will be meted out to persons who will be found involved in such activities.
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Meanwhile, recognizing the threat of cyber attacks from a host of hostile entities, a new initiative intends to train five lakh cyber warriors in the next five years to meet a critical gap in India's defences, as reported on October 16, by The Times
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Meanwhile, recognizing the threat of cyber attacks from a host of hostile entities, a new initiative intends to train five lakh cyber warriors in the next five years to meet a critical gap in India's defences, as reported on October 16, by The Times of India.
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October - 16 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on October 16, distanced itself from the efforts of Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) stating that it would not be a part of the “ongoing murmurings”.
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on October 16, distanced itself from the efforts of Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) stating that it would not be a part of the “ongoing murmurings”.
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October - 16 
on October 16, the crime branch filed a 14,676 pages supplementary charge sheet in the 26/11 terror attacks case, in which it named Jundal as the key conspirator. The charge sheet states that Jundal was present in the Karachi control room during the
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on October 16, the crime branch filed a 14,676 pages supplementary charge sheet in the 26/11 terror attacks case, in which it named Jundal as the key conspirator. The charge sheet states that Jundal was present in the Karachi control room during the attack. PTI adds that the chargesheet includes the names of 1,783 witnesses and 47 others wanted in connection with the attacks.
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October - 16 
Police on October 16 arrested a man, identified as Vasant Jagannath Jagtap, and seized 482 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from his possession in Winowrie area of Pune District, reports The Times of India. During interrogation, Jagtap revealed he h
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Police on October 16 arrested a man, identified as Vasant Jagannath Jagtap, and seized 482 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from his possession in Winowrie area of Pune District, reports The Times of India. During interrogation, Jagtap revealed he had got FICN through a person called Mehrul who had brought these notes from Bangladesh. Assistant Public Prosecutor B. R. Patil of Cantonment court said Jagtap has revealed that he had received FICN in Kolkata (West Bengal).
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October - 16 
presence of Bangladeshi illegal migrants in the coal-mining belt of Jaintia Hills came to the fore with the arrest of five persons by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Umkiang in East Jaintia Hills District on October 16, reports The Telegraph
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presence of Bangladeshi illegal migrants in the coal-mining belt of Jaintia Hills came to the fore with the arrest of five persons by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Umkiang in East Jaintia Hills District on October 16, reports The Telegraph. The BSF arrested Dilal Ahmed, Shafil Ahmed, Nizam Ahmed, Mohammad Barhuddin and Tajuddin while they were trying to cross over to Bangladesh. All the five hail from Sylhet District in Bangladesh. The arrestees revealed that they were working in the coal mines near Khliehriat, which falls in Jaintia Hills District. During the search, INR 4,940, three mobile phones with three Indian and Bangladeshi SIM cards, and a fake identity card in the name of Rajimuddin, issued by circle and executive magistrate Kathigor (Cachar, Assam) dated August 10, 2009 were recovered from their possession. The official added that since October 1 till now, the BSF in the Meghalaya frontier have arrested 15 illegal migrants from along the international border.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested twelve Bangladeshis for illegally entering the country in Manu of South Tripura District, reports The Sentinel on October 16. SFs suspect the men may have been involved in the recent attacks on Buddhist and Hindu temple
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested twelve Bangladeshis for illegally entering the country in Manu of South Tripura District, reports The Sentinel on October 16. SFs suspect the men may have been involved in the recent attacks on Buddhist and Hindu temples in Chittagong in Bangladesh.
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SFs on October 16 arrested a linkman, identified as Bijoy Doley, belonging to Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) from Majuli in Jorhat District, reports The Telegraph. Doley is the president of Ahataguri gaon panchayat a
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SFs on October 16 arrested a linkman, identified as Bijoy Doley, belonging to Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) from Majuli in Jorhat District, reports The Telegraph. Doley is the president of Ahataguri gaon panchayat and allegedly had links with ULFA-ATF militant Rajib Das. Doley reportedly assisted the latter in extorting contractors, businessmen, politicians and farmers on the island.
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October - 16 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Congress leader at Reddygudem in Palvancha mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on October 16, reports The Hindu. Four Maoists went to the house of K. Venkat Reddy (45
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Congress leader at Reddygudem in Palvancha mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on October 16, reports The Hindu. Four Maoists went to the house of K. Venkat Reddy (45), also a former vice-sarpanch (deputy head of Panchayat, a village level local self-Government institution), and called him out. After holding a brief conversation over a land dispute Venkat Reddy had with a villager, the Maoists shot him dead. They left behind a letter at the incidents site in the name of the Badru dalam (armed squad) of the Kothaguda-Narsampet area.
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October - 16 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted three persons, including two labour contractors, from Budaguda village under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District in the night of October 16, reports The Hindu. According to M
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted three persons, including two labour contractors, from Budaguda village under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District in the night of October 16, reports The Hindu. According to Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhilesh Singh, a group of Maoists reached Budaguda village and forcibly took away two labour contractors identified as Padiami Lachha and Kunjami Singh and a student, identified as Ramesh Salda, with them. However, Ramesh was released by the Maoists at around noon on October 17 while the other two were still in the custody of Maoists. According to the Police, non-payment of amount to labourers is said to be the cause of the abduction.
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The Jharkhand Government plans to recruit surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the State Police, reports The Times of India. Jharkhand Inspector General and Police spokesperson S N Pradhan said the Government is working
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The Jharkhand Government plans to recruit surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the State Police, reports The Times of India. Jharkhand Inspector General and Police spokesperson S N Pradhan said the Government is working on the amendment to ensure better rehabilitation of surrendered rebels. "If the person is physically fit, meets all the eligibility criteria and has no criminal case against him/her then we can recruit them in the Police force as constable," said Pradhan. Jharkhand Police Association president Akhilesh Pandey welcoming the move said, "We know it is very difficult for anyone to have faith on surrendered Maoists, but we have no option. We cannot rule out the possibility of some of them deceiving us either. Yet, I hope the result will be encouraging."
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The National Security Guard (NSG) has pulled out around 900 of its commandoes from VIP guarding duty and sent them for anti-terror training, The Times of India reported on October 16. "The force has shifted one of its three VIP security units — the 1
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The National Security Guard (NSG) has pulled out around 900 of its commandoes from VIP guarding duty and sent them for anti-terror training, The Times of India reported on October 16. "The force has shifted one of its three VIP security units — the 11 Special Rangers Group (SRG) for training in Specialist Counter-Terror Operations as part of its original charter," an unnamed official said. "One unit has been de-inducted from rendering VIP security duties. Now, they will train to perform counter-terror tasks on the lines of the Special Action Group (SAG) units. Both the Army and paramilitary components will be able to perform the mandated charter of the force which is to tackle terror and hijack challenges," the official added.
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the Pakistani Army in the evening of October 16 opened fire in Hajipeer sector of Baramulla District. As reported earlier, three civilians were killed in the area in Pakistani firing at Indian positions in the morning of the same day.
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the Pakistani Army in the evening of October 16 opened fire in Hajipeer sector of Baramulla District. As reported earlier, three civilians were killed in the area in Pakistani firing at Indian positions in the morning of the same day.
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October - 16 
The Sangai Express reports on October 16 that the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has dismissed the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) as ‘some handful of arm combat goons’ which is no
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The Sangai Express reports on October 16 that the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has dismissed the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) as ‘some handful of arm combat goons’ which is not mandated by the people.
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The Security Forces recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Hurmeth forest in Rohtas District of Bihar on October 16, reported Zee News. On a combing-cum-search operation in Hurmeth
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The Security Forces recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Hurmeth forest in Rohtas District of Bihar on October 16, reported Zee News. On a combing-cum-search operation in Hurmeth forest, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion and the local Police, recovered two powerful cane bombs weighting three kilograms each, 15 detonators, five liquid explosive gel and 15 helmets from the Maoist hideout, Superintendent of Police (SP), Manu Maharaj said.
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The Sentinel reports formation of a new militant group in Dima Hasao District. The chairman of the new outfit, Dima Jadi Naiso Army (DJNA), is Bhaipa Dimasa. The outfit was formed on September 25 with its headquarters located in Dima Halali. The ‘com
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The Sentinel reports formation of a new militant group in Dima Hasao District. The chairman of the new outfit, Dima Jadi Naiso Army (DJNA), is Bhaipa Dimasa. The outfit was formed on September 25 with its headquarters located in Dima Halali. The ‘commander in chief’ of DJNA is Jering Dimasa and ‘General Secretary’ Rinjen Dimasa.
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October - 16 
the United Revolutionary Front (URF), in a press statement signed by its secretary, information and publicity, said that it would not be right for the people of Manipur to remain silent on the issue of the INR 224 crore Loktak Scam. The statement sai
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the United Revolutionary Front (URF), in a press statement signed by its secretary, information and publicity, said that it would not be right for the people of Manipur to remain silent on the issue of the INR 224 crore Loktak Scam. The statement said that the Tehelka news report has unarguably proved that the Loktak Development Authority has been using the Loktak Lake to make money.
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October - 16 
Three civilians were killed as Pakistan violated ceasefire in Hajipeer sector of Baramulla District on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Baramulla based 19-Division of Army, Major General Bipin Rawat, said that
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Three civilians were killed as Pakistan violated ceasefire in Hajipeer sector of Baramulla District on October 16, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Baramulla based 19-Division of Army, Major General Bipin Rawat, said that at around 10:30am Pakistani troops from across the Line of Control (LoC) fired around 7-8 rounds of mortars that fell in Churanda village hardly 100 meters from the LoC in Haji Peer sector. The General said that one of the shells fired by Pakistani troops fell on a residential house leading to the death of three civilians - Mohammad Liaquat son of Nazir Ahmad, 15, Mohammad Shafiq son of Iman Bin, 32 and Shaheena daughter of Ismael, 20. He added that firing stopped at around 12:30pm. This is for the first time that civilians have been killed in the LoC firing since India and Pakistan signed a ceasefire agreement in 2003.
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 16 said that peace had returned to the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and that there were no visible secessionist sentiments among the people, reports The Times of India. Shinde, said, “The Valley has been
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 16 said that peace had returned to the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and that there were no visible secessionist sentiments among the people, reports The Times of India. Shinde, said, “The Valley has been extremely peaceful in the past one year. I also sensed that people no more have secessionist sentiments." He, however, conceded that it needed to be certain before calling off forces from there (the State). Shinde said, "Continued presence of the armed forces in the Valley is not a good thing. However, we have seen continued peace in the Valley only for a year. We would wait for some more time before taking any decision on the issue [revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)]."
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October - 16 
with the centre’s acceptance to a revised scheme for surrender-cum-rehabilitation of militants in the state, the stipend being enjoyed by surrendered militants will be hiked at INR 3,500 from the existing INR 2000, reports Nagaland Post on October 16
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with the centre’s acceptance to a revised scheme for surrender-cum-rehabilitation of militants in the state, the stipend being enjoyed by surrendered militants will be hiked at INR 3,500 from the existing INR 2000, reports Nagaland Post on October 16.
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October - 16 
a man was killed and the driver of a tanker was injured when unidentified militants attacked it on the National Highway in Quetta.
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a man was killed and the driver of a tanker was injured when unidentified militants attacked it on the National Highway in Quetta.
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October - 16 
Four members of the Hazara community were shot dead in a sectarian attack in the Kabari Market scrap market of Quetta on October 16, reports The Express Tribune. All those killed ran junk and scrap shops in the area. “It was a sectarian attack. Gunme
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Four members of the Hazara community were shot dead in a sectarian attack in the Kabari Market scrap market of Quetta on October 16, reports The Express Tribune. All those killed ran junk and scrap shops in the area. “It was a sectarian attack. Gunmen on motorbikes opened fire on them and drove away,” Asif Ghafoor, a Senior Police Official said.
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October - 16 
People claiming to be relatives of Malala tried to enter the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham (England) where she is being treated, an official said. The medical Director of the hospital David Rosser stressed that the incidents did not create a
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People claiming to be relatives of Malala tried to enter the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham (England) where she is being treated, an official said. The medical Director of the hospital David Rosser stressed that the incidents did not create any security concerns and Police said nobody was arrested. "We have had some, I guess I would say, irritating incidents overnight and I understand that a number of people have been arrested but there are no security concerns," hospital medical Director said.
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October - 16 
Police recovered a bullet-riddled dead body of a person from Sardar Karez area of Quetta, reports Daily Times. The identity of the victim was not disclosed.
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Police recovered a bullet-riddled dead body of a person from Sardar Karez area of Quetta, reports Daily Times. The identity of the victim was not disclosed.
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October - 16 
The Anti Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) in collaboration with Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) on October 16 claimed to have killed three alleged abductors and recovered a businessman, identified as Malik Zainul Abdeen (76), from their custody aft
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The Anti Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) in collaboration with Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) on October 16 claimed to have killed three alleged abductors and recovered a businessman, identified as Malik Zainul Abdeen (76), from their custody after an encounter with a heavy exchange of crossfire at a house in Javed Bahria Housing Society in Maripur area of Karachi, reports Daily Times. Two Policemen Maroof and Jamshed were also wounded. Abdeen was abducted on August 13, 2012 from Clifton, and the abductors had demanded PKR 200 million as ransom for his release. CPLC Chief Ahmed Chinoy informed that the negotiations between the family and the kidnappers were finalised at PKR17 million as ransom after which the Police managed to trace the location of the kidnappers after the hectic efforts of 64 days. He disclosed that the abductors used to call the family from different localities, including Waziristan, Peshawar and its neighbouring areas.
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October - 16 
The Federal Ministry of Interior, acting on information provided in intelligence reports, has declared high alert across the country on October 16, reports The Express Tribune. Local factions of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have planned on at
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The Federal Ministry of Interior, acting on information provided in intelligence reports, has declared high alert across the country on October 16, reports The Express Tribune. Local factions of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have planned on attacking various targets in the country, the National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) of the Ministry of Interior warned. The information revealed that around 15 terrorists have entered Pakistan with the intent to attack Pakistan Ordinance Factory (POF), security check posts, Government schools, colleges and sensitive installations. This group of terrorists is reportedly led by an Afghan national who has also served in the Afghan National Army (ANA) as a commander. He currently is said to be hiding in Kurram Agency. The report further stated that the terrorists have already been dispatched to carry out the planned attacks. The Ministry of Interior has alerted all Provincial Home Departments, Provincial Police Chiefs and Provincial Heads of other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), directing them to increase security across the country.
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October - 16 
the Karachi Police in their ongoing drive against gangsters arrested 33 suspected accused in four encounters in the last 24 hours. A Police statement said that those arrested included four absconders. Police also recovered 19 pistols and nine mobile
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the Karachi Police in their ongoing drive against gangsters arrested 33 suspected accused in four encounters in the last 24 hours. A Police statement said that those arrested included four absconders. Police also recovered 19 pistols and nine mobile phones from their possession
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October - 16 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on October 16 opposed the Government’s move to get approval of parliament for a military offensive against terrorists in North Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. The Government was prepared to table the r
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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on October 16 opposed the Government’s move to get approval of parliament for a military offensive against terrorists in North Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. The Government was prepared to table the resolution in the assembly but refrained to get it approved from the Lower House after the PML-N did not support it on the pretext that the Government had not implemented previous resolutions passed by parliament. The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)-led Government wanted to bring the resolution in the wake of last week’s assassination attempt on Malala Yousufzai in Swat Valley. The PPP Chief Whip Khursheed Shah declared that the Government would only move the resolution once it reached a consensus. After this announcement the deputy speaker deferred the session for an indefinite period. Shah said, “The government doesn’t want to divide the nation, therefore, will not table the resolution.” Opposition leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan criticised the government for non-implementation of as many as 12 unanimous resolutions. “We had supported the government in larger interest of the country,” he lamented. While rejecting the government’s resolution, Nisar referred to several statements by ministers that Mullah Fazlullah had orchestrated the attack on Malala. “Take the House into confidence and spell out your policy in clear terms,” Nisar said as he pointed out that military operation in Swat had not yielded any of the desired results. He said that launching of military operation on the pretext of Malala attack was like “fooling the nation”. “The House has unanimously passed a resolution against weekly change in prices of petroleum products but the government did not pay any heed to it and changed prices after two days of its passage,” he said.
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October - 16 
The Security Forces (SFs) on October 16 arrested Orakzai Agency Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ and ‘amir’ Qari Saeed along with his accomplice from Banda Nabi Village in Pabbi tehsil (revenue unit) of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtun
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The Security Forces (SFs) on October 16 arrested Orakzai Agency Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ and ‘amir’ Qari Saeed along with his accomplice from Banda Nabi Village in Pabbi tehsil (revenue unit) of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. The name of the other militant suspect has not been disclosed, but he also is an alleged key ‘commander’. Qari Saeed was allegedly in town to plan an October 16 attack in Nowshera that would coincide with marking the second anniversary of the slaying of KP Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain’s son, Mian Rashid Hussain. Rashid was gunned down in Pabbi in July 2010, but his family delayed the anniversary observance because of Ramadan.
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October - 16 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 16 defended the attack on Malala Yusufzai, rejecting that she was an innocent girl and labelling her as a spy of the United States (US), reports The News. The central ‘spokesman’ of TTP, Ehsanullah Ehsa
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 16 defended the attack on Malala Yusufzai, rejecting that she was an innocent girl and labelling her as a spy of the United States (US), reports The News. The central ‘spokesman’ of TTP, Ehsanullah Ehsan, in a detailed statement issued to the media said Malala's date of birth is July 1997 which makes her 15 years four months old today. "Even if no sign of maturity becomes noticeable, this age of the girl marks the end of pre-maturity phase." The statement said, "In Islam and Pakhtun traditions there is absolutely no room for an attack on a woman of pure virtues. But in cases where a woman is seen as a clear sinner who stands in defiance of Sharia’h (Islamic Law), such a woman is not only allowed to be attacked but there is an obligatory instruction for such an action." "She has received the punishment for her sin," he said. Stating another reason, the ‘spokesman’ said, "The other reason for the attack on Malala was her activism aimed at sparking a feud within the Islamic society of Pakhtuns." He clarified that she was not attacked for her pursuit of education. "Had it been for education, then there are scores of girls who go out to school (they would have been attacked too)." "Taliban executed the attack on an adult girl only after she emerged as a pivotal character in the media war against us," the ‘spokesman’ argued.
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October - 16 
two labourers were killed in a firing incident in Turbat District, reports Daily Times.
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two labourers were killed in a firing incident in Turbat District, reports Daily Times.
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October - 16 
unidentified armed militants abducted the senior ophthalmologist and head of Lyton Rehmatullah Benevolence Trust (LRBT) eye hospital Doctor Saeed Ahmed from Sariab Raod in Quetta on October 16, reports The News.
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unidentified armed militants abducted the senior ophthalmologist and head of Lyton Rehmatullah Benevolence Trust (LRBT) eye hospital Doctor Saeed Ahmed from Sariab Raod in Quetta on October 16, reports The News.
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October - 16 
unidentified armed militants killed a polio vaccinator in Killi Jeo area of Quetta, highlighting resistance to the country’s immunisation campaign, reported The Express Tribune. A team of male and female vaccinators was engaged in a door-to-door camp
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unidentified armed militants killed a polio vaccinator in Killi Jeo area of Quetta, highlighting resistance to the country’s immunisation campaign, reported The Express Tribune. A team of male and female vaccinators was engaged in a door-to-door campaign to administer polio drops to children below five years of age when unidentified militants on shot dead a male volunteer. There have been 30 confirmed cases of polio in Pakistan this year according to the Government, 22 of them in the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.
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October - 16 
After making acrimonious statements about each other in public forums over the past few days, President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on October 16 held nearly three-hour long meeting in their efforts to reconcile differences,
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After making acrimonious statements about each other in public forums over the past few days, President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on October 16 held nearly three-hour long meeting in their efforts to reconcile differences, reports myrepublica.com. The meeting between them also focused on the current political deadlock with the deadline set by the parties to forge consensus on all contentious issues ending October 16.
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October - 16 
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar said that Madheshi force should be given opportunity to lead the consensus Government if the three major parties— Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Con
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar said that Madheshi force should be given opportunity to lead the consensus Government if the three major parties— Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) fail to find a common ground on the thorny issues including the leadership in the unity Government.
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October - 16 
Secretary of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), Dev Gurung, claimed that the country would not find its way out of its current political crisis until the three major political parties and Madheshi front do away with their au
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Secretary of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), Dev Gurung, claimed that the country would not find its way out of its current political crisis until the three major political parties and Madheshi front do away with their autocratic mind-set, reports Nepal News. Saying that the major political parties have already failed to garner political consensus to end the stalemate, he said that the country would be pushed towards further crisis and turmoil.
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October - 16 
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab)-5 on October 16 arrested a militant belonging to Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Nokhopara village in Bagmara upazila (Sub District) of Rajshahi, reports Daily Star. The arrested militant was identified as Yaad
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Rapid Action Battalion (Rab)-5 on October 16 arrested a militant belonging to Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Nokhopara village in Bagmara upazila (Sub District) of Rajshahi, reports Daily Star. The arrested militant was identified as Yaad Ali Mondol (48).
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October - 16 
Two suspects were arrested in Chapainawabganj and Rajshahi Districts on October 16, reports UNBConnect. In Chapainawabganj District, Police arrested a cadre of Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) from Central Bus Stand area while he was distributing religious books
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Two suspects were arrested in Chapainawabganj and Rajshahi Districts on October 16, reports UNBConnect. In Chapainawabganj District, Police arrested a cadre of Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) from Central Bus Stand area while he was distributing religious books and leaflets of his organization among local people. The arrestee was identified as Azizul Haque (18). In another incident, Police arrested a cadre of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in the Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District. The officials of Rajshahi New Model Degree College caught Ehteshamul Bashir Ahmed (21) while he was carrying out ‘suspicious’ campaign on the campus in the morning. The youth, held with religious books and leaflets, was later handed over to Police.
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October - 16 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) says the Government needed to agree to have bi-lateral talks with the party based on the five documents prepared at earlier in relation to a political solution. TNA parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran said that following th
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) says the Government needed to agree to have bi-lateral talks with the party based on the five documents prepared at earlier in relation to a political solution. TNA parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran said that following the party's recent visit to India that party would participate in the proposed parliamentary select committee (PSC), if the Government agrees to hold bi-lateral talks with the party.
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October - 16 
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on October 16 urged the Sri Lankan Government to find a speedy political solution to the underlying factors behind the country's civil war which ended three years ago in May 2009, reports Colombo
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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on October 16 urged the Sri Lankan Government to find a speedy political solution to the underlying factors behind the country's civil war which ended three years ago in May 2009, reports Colombo Page. The UN Chief, while noting the Sri Lankan Government's latest efforts on accountability as well as the steady progress on resettlement issues, has raised the issue of a political solution and emphasized the need for a quick measure when he met with Sri Lanka's Special Presidential Envoy on Human Rights, Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe at UN Headquarters in New York.
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October - 17 
a buried dead body of a Maoist cadre was recovered from the Devgad Jangal area of Gadchiroli. The body supposedly covered in a red flag is believed to be that of a Maoist who was killed in the Khobramendha encounter which took place on an unspecified
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a buried dead body of a Maoist cadre was recovered from the Devgad Jangal area of Gadchiroli. The body supposedly covered in a red flag is believed to be that of a Maoist who was killed in the Khobramendha encounter which took place on an unspecified date.
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October - 17 
a joint team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanatan Deep (30), during a combing operation in Arhwal reserve forest range of Paikamal in Bargarh District, reports The Times of
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a joint team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanatan Deep (30), during a combing operation in Arhwal reserve forest range of Paikamal in Bargarh District, reports The Times of India. Police claimed that Sanatan was wanted in connection with killing of home guard Narayan Suna and contractor Itar Muhammad Khan and in a series of offensives in Paikmal Police Station area in the past few months. He was also allegedly involved in setting ablaze of vehicles and country liquor units besides indulging in extortion.
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October - 17 
a Police team from Gondia District found 40 kilograms explosives from two places in the District. “Twenty kilogram of gelatine explosives were found from Piparkhari village and 20 kilogram from Parsodi Dhamditola forests, with some detonators as well
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a Police team from Gondia District found 40 kilograms explosives from two places in the District. “Twenty kilogram of gelatine explosives were found from Piparkhari village and 20 kilogram from Parsodi Dhamditola forests, with some detonators as well,” the Superintendent of Police, Gondia, Dilip Zalke said.
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October - 17 
all the three persons abducted by Maoists under Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri District, were released, reports The Hindu. The trio had been abducted from Budaguda village in the District in the night of October 16. It may be noted that o
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all the three persons abducted by Maoists under Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri District, were released, reports The Hindu. The trio had been abducted from Budaguda village in the District in the night of October 16. It may be noted that one of the three abducted persons, Ramesh Salda was released at around noon on October 17. According to sources the other two abducted persons Padiami Lachha and Kunjami Singh were released by Maoists in the night of October 17. Padiami and Kunjami were real targets of Maoists. As Ramesh, who happened to be a student had been abducted by mistake he had been released earlier.
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October - 17 
Bangladesh has expressed its willingness to hand over the ULFA ‘General Secretary’ Anup Chetia without waiting for extradition treaty, reports Assam Tribune on October 17. At the 13th Home Secretary-level talks that concluded in Dhaka on October 16,
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Bangladesh has expressed its willingness to hand over the ULFA ‘General Secretary’ Anup Chetia without waiting for extradition treaty, reports Assam Tribune on October 17. At the 13th Home Secretary-level talks that concluded in Dhaka on October 16, Bangladesh formally conveyed that Chetia may be handed over soon under the existing South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance. The only hurdle was a case pending in a court but it has been assured that it would not stand in the way, said an official who took part in the discussion.
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cadres of breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on October 17 and October 18 sexually assaulted five young girls who were on their way to School in Samanda in East Garo Hills, reports Nagaland Post.
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cadres of breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on October 17 and October 18 sexually assaulted five young girls who were on their way to School in Samanda in East Garo Hills, reports Nagaland Post.
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October - 17 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 17 said that the provisions of the 73rd amendment of the Constitution, empowering Panchayati Raj system, can be incorporated in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Panchayati Raj Act, Daily Excelsior reported. "The 73r
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 17 said that the provisions of the 73rd amendment of the Constitution, empowering Panchayati Raj system, can be incorporated in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Panchayati Raj Act, Daily Excelsior reported. "The 73rd amendment will not be implemented in the State but its provisions can be incorporated in the State Act," he clarified. Deccan Herald quoted him as saying, “Only certain provisions of the Central Act, relating to the panchayati raj institutions, will be incorporated into the state Act to strengthen and empower these institutions.”
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October - 17 
Crime Branch said Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Sirajuddin Fakir, arrested on October 14, in Gujarat, has turned out to be an ISI ‘zonal coordinator’, reports The Times of India on October 17. Police said Fakir has been working
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Crime Branch said Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Sirajuddin Fakir, arrested on October 14, in Gujarat, has turned out to be an ISI ‘zonal coordinator’, reports The Times of India on October 17. Police said Fakir has been working to set up a network of spies in western India and has recruited a number of youths in Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat for this. An unnamed Crime Branch official commented, "Initially Fakir claimed to be involved in collecting information on Army deployments and movements in Gujarat and confessed to mailing them to his ISI handler in Karachi, Tahir Khan. It now turns out that he is the zonal chief of ISI's network in this part of the country. He is actually coordinating with ISI agents he recruited in the western region. He would scrutinize information before forwarding it to Karachi”.
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October - 17 
gram sabhas (village assembly) could not be held in four panchayats of Malkangiri District on October 17 due to threat of Maoists. According to sources, at Old Chintapalli under Korukonda block no local representative turned up at gram sabha due to t
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gram sabhas (village assembly) could not be held in four panchayats of Malkangiri District on October 17 due to threat of Maoists. According to sources, at Old Chintapalli under Korukonda block no local representative turned up at gram sabha due to threat of the Maoists. So the officials who reached the venue to conduct gram sabha had to return. It was similar in case of Bodigeta under Kalimela and Bapanpalli under Padia block in the District.
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October - 17 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Junaid Akram Malik, who was one of the accused wanted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) in connection with September 7, 2011, Delhi High Court blast case, has reportedly been killed by HM ‘commanders’ Jehang
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Junaid Akram Malik, who was one of the accused wanted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) in connection with September 7, 2011, Delhi High Court blast case, has reportedly been killed by HM ‘commanders’ Jehangir Saroori and Shakir Ahmad alias Chotta Haafiz somewhere in forest areas of Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Daily Excelsior reported on October 17. A message to kill Malik had been passed on to Saroori and Haafiz by HM leadership after they managed to develop inputs that Junaid Akram Malik was going to surrender before Police, Police sources said. Junaid carried a reward of INR 2 million on his head –INR 1 million each by the NIA and State Government. Chotta Haafiz, Junaid Akram Malik and Aamir Kamal were three HM militants, who were wanted by the NIA in connection with blast. The NIA had declared a reward of INR 1 million on each of them. The State Government had also announced an equal amount on their head. Army and Police shot dead Aamir Kamal in an encounter in Kishtwar forests along with Mohammad Shaffi on August 6, 2012. Their associate, Rezwan was arrested after the gun-battle. With Junaid also reportedly dead, Chotta Haafiz was the only surviving militant, who was wanted by the NIA in connection with blast, sources said. Three other militants from Kishtwar, including Wasim Akram Malik, elder brother of Junaid who had been studying medicines at Dhaka (Bangladesh), have been arrested by the NIA. Charges have been framed against Wasim in connection with the blast. Two Pakistani militants, who had transported explosives from Kishtwar to New Delhi and planted the IED outside Delhi High Court, have also remained untraced.
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October - 17 
Intelligence agencies have established that the bombs used in both Zaveri Bazaar blasts in Mumbai (July 13, 2011) 13/7 and Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts (August 1, 2012) were made by two Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, The Times of Indi
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Intelligence agencies have established that the bombs used in both Zaveri Bazaar blasts in Mumbai (July 13, 2011) 13/7 and Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts (August 1, 2012) were made by two Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, The Times of India, reports on October 17. According to investigators, "For Zaveri Bazaar blasts, their names were 'Waqas and Tabrez', while for Pune blasts their names were 'Shaqir and Ahmed”. He also said that the duo is expert bomb makers and planted the devices both in Zaveri Bazaar and Pune. Sources also revealed that they were deployed by Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal. Asad Khan, Imran Khan and Feroz, who were recently arrested by Delhi Police for Pune serial blasts and for plotting a similar attack in the national Capital, told Delhi Police that Riyaz Bhatkal had told them that the bombers, 'Shaqir and Ahmed' would help them assemble explosive devices and set those off.
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October - 17 
Kanglaonline reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chsi Swu and the outfit’s ‘general secretary’, Thuingaleng Muivah are arriving in Nagaland on October 18 (today) for what they called “home cons
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Kanglaonline reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chsi Swu and the outfit’s ‘general secretary’, Thuingaleng Muivah are arriving in Nagaland on October 18 (today) for what they called “home consultations.” The two NSCN-IM leaders will be holding consultations with the Naga civil societies and those who matter in the issue on the unfolding development of the Naga peace talks. However, it is not certain whether the NSCN-IM leaders will meet other Naga militant outfits during their stay in Nagaland this time. The Centre and the NSCN-IM are inching towards a political settlement, ending over five decade long insurgency in the State, reports The Sangai Express on October 17. Political integration of Naga inhabited Districts of neighbouring Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are not part of the deal under negotiation. The memorandum of settlement being worked out in consultation with the NSCN-IM includes a proposal to convert Nagaland legislature into a bicameral Assembly by creating a second House, autonomous development councils, separate flag for the State, more autonomy, special status, formal recognition of the unique history of the Nagas and a slew of development projects, among others. The Naga militant group had demanded increasing the size of the 60-member Nagaland Assembly by 20 seats. The Centre reckons that bicameral legislature would take care of the demand to accommodate marginal tribal groups and sub-groups. Nagaland Post reports on October 17 that if any solution was arrived at between NSCN-IM and government of India, it would be an “inclusive” one for all Nagas. This was stated by NSCN-IM’s leader T.T. Among. Among also pointed out that while the reconciliation process was home based, the political talk on bringing about a solution to the Naga political issue involved “two nations” (India and Myanmar).
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October - 17 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in an around the area of Loktak Lift Irrigation in Bishnupur District and arrested four cadres of City-Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-City Meitei), identi
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in an around the area of Loktak Lift Irrigation in Bishnupur District and arrested four cadres of City-Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-City Meitei), identified as Thokchom Kritananda alias David, Thangsabam Liliput alias Liput, Laishram Momo alias Macha alias Anokpa and Sorensangbam Telheiba alias Mahendra Singh on October 17 at about 4:00 pm. One bomb marked as LCT/80/2003 and Maruti Car were recovered from their possession. On interrogation, it was revealed that they were directly involved in hurling of hand grenade at the residence of Takhellambam Sanatomba Singh of Kongba Ucheckon on October 10.
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October - 17 
Pakistan Amy violated ceasefire by firing at Mankote in Krishna Ghati sector (Poonch District) along the Line of Control (LoC) in the night of October 17, reports Daily Excelsior. In the course of firing a group of three to five militants reportedly
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Pakistan Amy violated ceasefire by firing at Mankote in Krishna Ghati sector (Poonch District) along the Line of Control (LoC) in the night of October 17, reports Daily Excelsior. In the course of firing a group of three to five militants reportedly made an attempt to infiltrate into the Indian territory which was foiled by the Indian troopers. Sources said, “The infiltration bid had been successfully thwarted”. No traces of militants were found in the search operation conducted in Mankote (Poonch District) and surrounding villages the next morning.
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October - 17 
Pakistan Army resorted to firing at Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote area of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District in the night of October 17. The Indian side retaliated as it was anticipating infiltration attempts from across the LoC. The intrusio
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Pakistan Army resorted to firing at Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote area of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District in the night of October 17. The Indian side retaliated as it was anticipating infiltration attempts from across the LoC. The intrusion bid, if any made during covering fire by the Pakistan Army, was thwarted as there were no traces of any movement on this side.
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October - 17 
Pakistan Army violating the ceasefire resorted to heavy firing at forward Indian posts at Gountrian in Poonch sector (Poonch District) in the evening of October 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Official reports said Pakistan Army started heavy firing on
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Pakistan Army violating the ceasefire resorted to heavy firing at forward Indian posts at Gountrian in Poonch sector (Poonch District) in the evening of October 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Official reports said Pakistan Army started heavy firing on NPP and other posts at forward area of Gountrian at 5.50pm. New Digging and Machi Morha posts of Pakistan were targeting the forward Indian posts on the Line of Control (LoC). The firing stopped as Indian side retaliated. Though there were no casualties or damage on Indian side in the firing, it could not be confirmed whether the militants made any infiltration during firing by the Pakistan Army. Sources, however, said a group of militants reportedly had tried to intrude into this side under the cover of Pakistan firing.
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October - 17 
reacting to the October 16 firing by Pakistani Army that resulted in killing of three civilians in Uri sector of Baramulla District, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 17 said guns were no solution to any issue. He stated, "...We also have guns
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reacting to the October 16 firing by Pakistani Army that resulted in killing of three civilians in Uri sector of Baramulla District, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 17 said guns were no solution to any issue. He stated, "...We also have guns and mortars. If we also start firing, where will this stop? "When the ceasefire was going good, what is the need for violating it? Is it an attempt to increase infiltration or is it part of attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue as was done recently?" Omar said Islamabad should respect the ceasefire.
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October - 17 
Revelations made by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks handler Abu Jundal disclosed that LeT has permeated Bangaldesh administration, Hindustan Times reports on October 17. An unnamed senior cri
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Revelations made by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks handler Abu Jundal disclosed that LeT has permeated Bangaldesh administration, Hindustan Times reports on October 17. An unnamed senior crime branch official said that after the operation at Aurangabad (Maharashtra) on May 9, 2006, Jundal escaped to Kolkata (West Bengal) and was helped by one Shaukat to cross Indo-Bangladesh border. The officer said Jundal stayed in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka for few days before being put on a flight to Karachi (Pakistan) on May 16, 2006. “At the Dhaka airport, he was given a ticket in the name of Saeed to board a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight to Karachi,” the official said adding, Further, Jundal has revealed that at least 12 Indian Mujahideen (IM) and LeT modules have been trained to target major Indian cities, reports Asian Age on October 17. According to an unnamed senior intelligence officer, “This is a painstaking investigation as Jundal is giving a broad picture of Lashkar and IM plans for India. But tracing these modules is not easy as we saw in the Pune bombing case. But we have some leads on other modules, and a massive hunt is on”.
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October - 17 
Saket alias Rajesh Pudo (23), an 'area commander' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra surrendered before the Police at Mohla Police Station in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on October 17,
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Saket alias Rajesh Pudo (23), an 'area commander' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra surrendered before the Police at Mohla Police Station in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on October 17, reports Outlook India. Saket also handed over 54 live rounds, three Self-Loaded Rifle (SLR) magazines and a walkie-talkie to Police. He is the son-in-law of Gadchiroli 'district platoon commander’ and ‘Tippagarh area Janata Sarkar president' Savji Tulavi, R K Vij, Inspector General of Police (Durg Range) said. Acting on his information the Police also recovered a SLR from the forest area bordering Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, Vij said. Saket joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] movement as a 17-year-old and mostly worked as bodyguard for Maoist leaders Diwakar, ‘Special Zonal Committee’ member Shrikant and ‘Central Committee’ member Sonu alias Bhupati, the officer said. Saket was elevated as ‘commander’ of ‘Platoon No 15’ in Gadchiroli. His wife Lata is an active member of Tippagarh dalam (armed squad), he said.
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October - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 17 recovered a powerful bomb from a train track in Barpeta Road railway station in Barpeta District, reports Zee News. The explosive, weighing 800 grams and fitted with electrical wires, was hidden under boulders of t
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 17 recovered a powerful bomb from a train track in Barpeta Road railway station in Barpeta District, reports Zee News. The explosive, weighing 800 grams and fitted with electrical wires, was hidden under boulders of track number one on platform two. A letterhead of a little known insurgent outfit 'Bengali Sangram Mukti Bahini' was found near the bomb.
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October - 17 
Special cell of the Delhi Police searched the two-room tenement in Kasarwadi (Pune District) where Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants stayed before the Pune (Maharashtra) blats of August 1, 2012 and found traces of ammonium nitrate, wires and batteries
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Special cell of the Delhi Police searched the two-room tenement in Kasarwadi (Pune District) where Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants stayed before the Pune (Maharashtra) blats of August 1, 2012 and found traces of ammonium nitrate, wires and batteries at the tenement, The Times of India reports on October 17. Sayyed Feroz one of the arrestee had allegedly rented the Kasarwadi tenement and the IM militants had made the bombs there. The team had also seized two revolvers and nine cartridges from the house of one of Feroz's employees in Kondhwa.
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October - 17 
State High Court on October 17 quashed the detention of alleged Over Ground Worker of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Ruksana Begum alias Halima Begum, who was detained under Public Safety Act by the order of District Magistrate, Doda, on Janu
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State High Court on October 17 quashed the detention of alleged Over Ground Worker of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Ruksana Begum alias Halima Begum, who was detained under Public Safety Act by the order of District Magistrate, Doda, on January 26, 2011. According to the petitioner’s case, she was arrested on January 12, 2011
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October - 17 
The Border Security Force (BSF) seized an assault magazine with 18 rounds of ammunition along with nine kilogrammes heroin valued around INR 45 crore, a mobile phone and two SIMS of Pakistan's Zong mobile network on October 17 near Rajatal village in
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The Border Security Force (BSF) seized an assault magazine with 18 rounds of ammunition along with nine kilogrammes heroin valued around INR 45 crore, a mobile phone and two SIMS of Pakistan's Zong mobile network on October 17 near Rajatal village in Amritsar District, reports The Times of India. BSF Inspector General (frontier) Aditya Mishra said Pakistan based smugglers had used PVC pipe to smuggle heroin and ammunition from across the border fence. The smugglers also left behind a small quantity of opium. He commented, "When challenged, three Pak smugglers started spraying bullets on troops, who retaliated and opened fire. This made the smugglers flee back”.
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October - 17 
the Naga National Council (NNC), on October 17, said the Naga political issue was a “common property” and not a “monopoly game”, reports The Telegraph.
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the Naga National Council (NNC), on October 17, said the Naga political issue was a “common property” and not a “monopoly game”, reports The Telegraph.
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October - 17 
The Sangai Express reports that two days after an IED blast injured three personnel of 33 Assam Rifles on October 15 at Khordak, SFs arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Ningthoujam Ibungo alias Khulanba who was alle
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The Sangai Express reports that two days after an IED blast injured three personnel of 33 Assam Rifles on October 15 at Khordak, SFs arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Ningthoujam Ibungo alias Khulanba who was allegedly involved in the blast on October 17, 2012.
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October - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot at and injured a school teacher, identified as Motjeng Sangma, and later abducted a businessman from Bajamara area of Selsella in West Garo Hills District o
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot at and injured a school teacher, identified as Motjeng Sangma, and later abducted a businessman from Bajamara area of Selsella in West Garo Hills District on October 17. The militants under command of GNLA’s new ‘area commander’ Savio Marak first abducted the school teacher and then shot him and injured before releasing him. After attacking the teacher, the militants went to the house of one Kali Das, a coal trader from Bajamara area. They took him forcefully from his house into the jungles of Selsella. He is yet to be traced. Both the incidents took place between 10:30 and 11 am.
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October - 17 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on October 17 said the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) is in the process of making fresh recruitments, reports Times of India. "Dhanu Kalai, a surrendered NLFT militant who was arrested with a huge amou
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on October 17 said the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) is in the process of making fresh recruitments, reports Times of India. "Dhanu Kalai, a surrendered NLFT militant who was arrested with a huge amount of cash, had confessed before the court that NLFT was in the process of making fresh recruitments and were accumulating money to buy explosives to create disturbance," Sarkar said.
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October - 17 
a girl, identified as Hisha Bibi (14), suffered injuries in a rocket attack from across the border on Mina, Sapary and Bandagi villages of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency, reports Dawn. Rahim Khan, a local, said that militants fired 12 rockets.
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a girl, identified as Hisha Bibi (14), suffered injuries in a rocket attack from across the border on Mina, Sapary and Bandagi villages of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency, reports Dawn. Rahim Khan, a local, said that militants fired 12 rockets.
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October - 17 
A man and two women of the same family were injured when a rocket fired from Afghanistan fell on a house in Khadar Khel village of Spinwam tehsil (revenue unit), in sub-division Mir Ali area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal
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A man and two women of the same family were injured when a rocket fired from Afghanistan fell on a house in Khadar Khel village of Spinwam tehsil (revenue unit), in sub-division Mir Ali area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 17, reported The Express Tribune. A total of four rockets came from across the border; out of which one fell on the house while the other three landed in an empty place and damaged nothing, the tribal source added.
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October - 17 
an employee of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), identified as Shafqat Nasir, was shot dead in Shadman Town.
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an employee of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), identified as Shafqat Nasir, was shot dead in Shadman Town.
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October - 17 
an unidentified dead body was found from University Road near Nishtar Basti
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an unidentified dead body was found from University Road near Nishtar Basti
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October - 17 
At least five persons, including a Policeman, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on October 17, reported The News. A Shia man, identified as Ali Raza, was shot dead near Imambargah (Shia place of religious gathering) in Qasba Co
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At least five persons, including a Policeman, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on October 17, reported The News. A Shia man, identified as Ali Raza, was shot dead near Imambargah (Shia place of religious gathering) in Qasba Colony.
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October - 17 
elders of the Mamond tribe have expressed concern over the rocket attack, warning that tribesmen will have to retaliate if cross-border attacks continue.
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elders of the Mamond tribe have expressed concern over the rocket attack, warning that tribesmen will have to retaliate if cross-border attacks continue.
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October - 17 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on October 17 that the Senate should form two committees comprising representatives of all political parties to hold talks with estranged Baloch leaders Harbayar Khan and Barhamdagh Bugti, reports Dawn. He said the
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on October 17 that the Senate should form two committees comprising representatives of all political parties to hold talks with estranged Baloch leaders Harbayar Khan and Barhamdagh Bugti, reports Dawn. He said the Government would facilitate the committees in visiting the troubled province and arranging meetings with the two nationalist leaders. But he suggested that the committees should be given 15 days to come up with their recommendations.
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October - 17 
Leader of Opposition and PML-N stalwart Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan asked the Government to approach the United States (US) administration or the Afghan Government to arrest the mastermind of the attack on Malala Yusufzai, instead of planning a military
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Leader of Opposition and PML-N stalwart Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan asked the Government to approach the United States (US) administration or the Afghan Government to arrest the mastermind of the attack on Malala Yusufzai, instead of planning a military operation in NWA. Talking to reporters outside the Parliament House, Nisar questioned the logic of launching an operation in Waziristan because of the attack on Malala when Interior Minister Rehman Malik had himself announced that the mastermind of the attack was in Afghanistan.
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October - 17 
Police on October 17 recovered and defused 50 kilogrammes of explosive material from the Musafar Baba graveyard at Khawajawas Police Station in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Central Asia Online. The Police, acting on a tip from lo
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Police on October 17 recovered and defused 50 kilogrammes of explosive material from the Musafar Baba graveyard at Khawajawas Police Station in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Central Asia Online. The Police, acting on a tip from locals, found the bomb in a dry well. Police arrested two suspects in connection with the case.
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October - 17 
Police repulsed a militant attack on their checkpost in Mashogagar area on the outskirts of Peshawar. An official of Badbher Police Station said several militants armed with rocket launchers and Kalashnikovs attacked the post but they had to flee aft
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Police repulsed a militant attack on their checkpost in Mashogagar area on the outskirts of Peshawar. An official of Badbher Police Station said several militants armed with rocket launchers and Kalashnikovs attacked the post but they had to flee after police opened fire on them. He said militants came to the post from the nearby Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Deputy Chief of Adezai Qaumi Lashkar Fazal Malik claimed, “They (attackers) belonged to Peshawar but shifted to tribal regions with families after Security Forces destroyed their houses a few years ago”.
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October - 17 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Karachi Police disclosed that they arrested the ameer (Chief) of the Sindh Chapter of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Hafiz Qasim Rasheed from Patel Para area of Karachi on October 17, reports Daily Times. Addressi
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Karachi Police disclosed that they arrested the ameer (Chief) of the Sindh Chapter of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Hafiz Qasim Rasheed from Patel Para area of Karachi on October 17, reports Daily Times. Addressing a press conference, Additional Inspector General (IG) CID Ghulam Shabbir said that Rasheed, carrying head money of PKR 500,000, was involved in the targeted killings of doctors, lawyers and politicians. The AIG said that the accused was involved in 100 targeted killings, adding that a pistol, Kalashnikov and a hand grenade were recovered from his custody.
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October - 17 
The Presidency on October 17 told the Supreme Court that there is no political cell operating currently in the President House, reports The Express Tribune. The rejoinder was submitted by the President Asif Ali Zardari’s Secretary Asif Hayat. Su
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The Presidency on October 17 told the Supreme Court that there is no political cell operating currently in the President House, reports The Express Tribune. The rejoinder was submitted by the President Asif Ali Zardari’s Secretary Asif Hayat. Subsequently, the Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that by supporting the Islamic Jahmoori Ittehad (IJI), the President had gone against the presidential oath, according to which a president cannot discriminate between political parties or groups. The Chief justice reiterated that Presidents should never support a particular political group because their post was a symbol of the Federation. “The Presidents inside the Presidency are Presidents for the entire country and are under oath not to discriminate against any party as was done in the 1990s when a group of political parties (IJI) was created on the support of the then President,” observed Chaudhry.
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October - 17 
The United States (US) Treasury said on October 17 that it had frozen the assets of three Pakistan-based individuals suspected of backing the Taliban and other terrorist organisations in Pakistan and Afghanistan, including one man linked to a failed
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The United States (US) Treasury said on October 17 that it had frozen the assets of three Pakistan-based individuals suspected of backing the Taliban and other terrorist organisations in Pakistan and Afghanistan, including one man linked to a failed attack in New York, reports Daily Times. Treasury said it froze all US assets and prohibited any US individuals from doing business with Maulvi Adam Khan Achekzai, Aamir Ali Chaudhry and Qari Ayyub Bashir. Adam and Chaudhry were involved in the production of bombs for the Taliban and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the treasury said in a statement. Bashir coordinated financial support for the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) in Afghanistan and Pakistan, it said. “As these designations demonstrate, we will continue to work to dismantle the terrorist support networks operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan, paying special attention to those involved in the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs),” said David Cohen, US Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. Chaudhry was an electronics and explosives expert with the TTP, Adam was a key figure for the Taliban, responsible for the production of IEDs and suicide vests, and Bashir, whom the US Treasury named as head of finance for the IMU, was suspected of marshalling funds from sources in Turkey and Europe to finance IMU attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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October - 17 
the US Department of Defense section on IEDs agreed to develop a framework of cooperation with Pakistan to counter the crude, yet deadly bombs, reported The Express Tribune. The US Department of Defense’s Joint Improvised Explosives Devices Defeat Or
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the US Department of Defense section on IEDs agreed to develop a framework of cooperation with Pakistan to counter the crude, yet deadly bombs, reported The Express Tribune. The US Department of Defense’s Joint Improvised Explosives Devices Defeat Organisation (JIEDDO)’s Director Lieutenant General Michael Barbero said that after Afghanistan, Pakistan has seen the most IED events, and has greatly suffered. General Barbero said that the US is prepared to provide training and equipment to Pakistan to help counter IEDs, adding that some equipment has already been transferred.
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October - 17 
Three Awami National Party (ANP) workers were shot dead in Par Hoti area of Mardan District on October 17, reports Dawn. Locals said unidentified armed militants opened fire on one Omar, his brother Farman and two associates, including Bilal Khattak,
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Three Awami National Party (ANP) workers were shot dead in Par Hoti area of Mardan District on October 17, reports Dawn. Locals said unidentified armed militants opened fire on one Omar, his brother Farman and two associates, including Bilal Khattak, resultantly killing three of them and critically injuring Khattak.
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October - 17 
two guards stationed at Malala Yusufzai’s school were released after being taken into custody for interrogation in Swat District, reported The Express Tribune. Two other officials at the school are still in custody for interrogation.
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two guards stationed at Malala Yusufzai’s school were released after being taken into custody for interrogation in Swat District, reported The Express Tribune. Two other officials at the school are still in custody for interrogation.
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October - 17 
unidentified armed militants abducted an employee of FATA Health Department, Usman Kundi, also a cousin of National Assembly Deputy Speaker Faisal Karim Kundi from the Shah Alam area of Tank District, reports Daily Times.
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unidentified armed militants abducted an employee of FATA Health Department, Usman Kundi, also a cousin of National Assembly Deputy Speaker Faisal Karim Kundi from the Shah Alam area of Tank District, reports Daily Times.
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October - 17 
unidentified dead body was found from Nagan Chowrangi.
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unidentified dead body was found from Nagan Chowrangi.
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October - 17 
Unidentified militants blew up an electricity tower in Mach area of Bolan District on October 17, suspending power supply in Gaishtri and adjoining areas, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants blew up an electricity tower in Mach area of Bolan District on October 17, suspending power supply in Gaishtri and adjoining areas, reports Daily Times.
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October - 17 
unidentified militants opened fire on two Policemen, resultantly killing one, identified as Mehram Ali, and injuring another in Federal B Industrial Area.
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unidentified militants opened fire on two Policemen, resultantly killing one, identified as Mehram Ali, and injuring another in Federal B Industrial Area.
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October - 17 
CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel has remarked that the reinstatement of CA will amount to contempt of court, reports ekantipur.com. The revival of CA is the not an easy path though it is the only alternative to end the deadlock, he added.
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CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel has remarked that the reinstatement of CA will amount to contempt of court, reports ekantipur.com. The revival of CA is the not an easy path though it is the only alternative to end the deadlock, he added.
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October - 17 
NC and CPN-UML in meeting on October 17 concluded that holding of fresh elections has become imperative and that forming a new election Government should be the first step toward that, reports myrepublica.com. Leaders from the two parties vowed to be
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NC and CPN-UML in meeting on October 17 concluded that holding of fresh elections has become imperative and that forming a new election Government should be the first step toward that, reports myrepublica.com. Leaders from the two parties vowed to be prepared for fresh elections without being confused by different proposals from Dahal.
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October - 17 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 17 said that sooner or later major political parties will agree to reinstate the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Although,
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 17 said that sooner or later major political parties will agree to reinstate the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Although, both Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) are positive about the idea, they have not been able to openly come out and support it, he added. Political parties will reach a deal on giving new life the CA before Tihar, he claimed.
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October - 17 
US Federal authorities on October 17 arrested a Bangladeshi man they said was plotting to blow up the Federal Reserve building in Manhattan, just blocks from the World Trade Center site, reports The Times of India. Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis
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US Federal authorities on October 17 arrested a Bangladeshi man they said was plotting to blow up the Federal Reserve building in Manhattan, just blocks from the World Trade Center site, reports The Times of India. Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis (21) was arrested in a sting operation after he parked a van filled with what he believed were explosives outside the building and tried to detonate it in a suicide mission.
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October - 17 
The Sri Lankan Government on October 17 said the former international wing leader and chief arms procurer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP is free from prosecution as there was no evidence against him, repo
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The Sri Lankan Government on October 17 said the former international wing leader and chief arms procurer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP is free from prosecution as there was no evidence against him, reports Colombo Page. Lakshman Hulugalle, the head of the Media Center for National Security (MCNS) said the 58-year-old former LTTE leader is free to carry out work for a charity he founded for the welfare of the conflict-affected people in the North. Hulugalle said KP was no longer in detention and he is running a non-government organization and doing work for the benefit of the people during the last few months.
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October - 18 
A group of around 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a gramrakhi (village guard) under Boipariguda Police Station in Koraput District of Odisha on October 18, two days after the Maoists had abducted him from his vill
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A group of around 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a gramrakhi (village guard) under Boipariguda Police Station in Koraput District of Odisha on October 18, two days after the Maoists had abducted him from his village, reports The Times of India. The deceased gramrakhi was identified as Bhagaban Naik (40) of Girliput village in the District. The Macchkund dalam (armed squad) of the CPI-Maoist, which claimed responsibility for the offensive, said in a letter left at the crime spot the gramrakhi was slain for acting as a Police informer. "Naik was punished as he was passing information about the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] movement in the area to Police. Anyone who works as Police informer will meet with a similar fate," read the Maoist letter.
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October - 18 
Bilal Shaikh alias Lalbaba, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist who was arrested for hatching a conspiracy to attack the Maharashtra Police Academy (MPA) in Nashik, received training in Muzaffarabad District of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, in an advanced co
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Bilal Shaikh alias Lalbaba, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist who was arrested for hatching a conspiracy to attack the Maharashtra Police Academy (MPA) in Nashik, received training in Muzaffarabad District of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, in an advanced combat course, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) told the Court on October 18, reports The Asian Age on October 19.
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October - 18 
Bishnupur District Police Commandos conducted a search operation at Keinou village area and arrested a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) identified as Dinguangam Angam alias Angam on October 18.
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Bishnupur District Police Commandos conducted a search operation at Keinou village area and arrested a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) identified as Dinguangam Angam alias Angam on October 18.
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October - 18 
Dilip Nunisa-led faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N) is planning a homecoming ceremony at Haflong, sometime in the first half of November, reports The Telegraph on October 18. In the presence of representatives from New Delhi and Dispur, 1,152 c
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Dilip Nunisa-led faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N) is planning a homecoming ceremony at Haflong, sometime in the first half of November, reports The Telegraph on October 18. In the presence of representatives from New Delhi and Dispur, 1,152 cadres of the outfit will formally abjure the path of militancy and join the mainstream.
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October - 18 
Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) on October 18 observed its 61st martyrs’ day at Phesama village, in Kohima District, reports Nagaland Post.
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Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) on October 18 observed its 61st martyrs’ day at Phesama village, in Kohima District, reports Nagaland Post.
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October - 18 
Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) ‘General Secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah said he was not sure about a conclusive solution at present although he admitted that there is a progress in the peace process, reports Times of India. Muivah said that the
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Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) ‘General Secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah said he was not sure about a conclusive solution at present although he admitted that there is a progress in the peace process, reports Times of India. Muivah said that the Centre was more serious about bringing a solution to the Naga problem at the earliest."We are hopeful that something honourable will be achieved," Muivah said. When pointed out that the Central Government has hinted at solving the Naga issue within March 2013, Muivah said the ball is in the court of Indian government now and it would depend upon them. He said discussions with New Delhi are on and something positive would come out very soon.
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October - 18 
Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) on October 18 set free Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K)’s ‘brigadier’ Khamlong on “humanitarian gesture” at a brief function held at its designated camp, Khehoyi,
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Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) on October 18 set free Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K)’s ‘brigadier’ Khamlong on “humanitarian gesture” at a brief function held at its designated camp, Khehoyi, in the presence of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF), Eastern Naga Students’ Association (ENSA), Eastern Khiamniungan Students’ Union (EKSU) and relatives of Khamlong, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-Khole-Kitovi apprehended Khamlong on July 2012 for his alleged “anti-GPRN activities.”
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October - 18 
Naga National Council (NNC) criticised the Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF), which left for Delhi on October 14 in an effort to find a solution to the Naga political problem, reports The Telegraph. The NNC said the JLF would not succeed because of thei
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Naga National Council (NNC) criticised the Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF), which left for Delhi on October 14 in an effort to find a solution to the Naga political problem, reports The Telegraph. The NNC said the JLF would not succeed because of their biased and one-sided approach.
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October - 18 
Sanatan Sardar, suspected to be an important local leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by the Police in the Binpur Police limits in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on October 18, reported The Hindu. Sanatan
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Sanatan Sardar, suspected to be an important local leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by the Police in the Binpur Police limits in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on October 18, reported The Hindu. Sanatan is believed to be the landmine and explosives expert of the Madan Mahato squad of the CPI-Maoist. He was active in the Belpahari area of Jangalmahal, a senior official of the Jhargram Police said.
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October - 18 
the Police custody of three suspected IM operatives Asad Khan, Imran Khan and Syed Feroze alleged for their alleged involvement in the Pune serial blast has been extended till October 27, 2012, The Asian Age reported on October 18.
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the Police custody of three suspected IM operatives Asad Khan, Imran Khan and Syed Feroze alleged for their alleged involvement in the Pune serial blast has been extended till October 27, 2012, The Asian Age reported on October 18.
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October - 18 
The Shillong Times reports that a major terror attack was averted with Manipur Police recovering a van packed with Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) containing RDX and other explosive substances from the house of a suspect at Kongba Laishram Leikai
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The Shillong Times reports that a major terror attack was averted with Manipur Police recovering a van packed with Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) containing RDX and other explosive substances from the house of a suspect at Kongba Laishram Leikai area in Imphal West District late in the night of October 18, a Police official said on October 19. The van was to be used in a major terror strike in State Capital Imphal, the Police official added. The Police also arrested two suspected militants of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-Pro) from Thoubal and Imphal West Districts following a tip-off about a terror strike by the outfit. Manipur Police commandos first raided the residence of Mohammad Rajak at Lilong Bazar area in Thoubal District and recovered eight detonators and a remote control device from his possession. Based on Rajak’s confession, the commandos raided the house of Hidangmayum Dhananjoy at Kongba Laishram Leikai area where they recovered the bomb-laden van.
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October - 18 
The Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 18, praised the role of State Police in tackling Left Wing Extremism (LWE) at a meeting of the Directors General of Police (DGPs) in New Delhi, a release from the Police headquarters in Hyderabad
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The Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 18, praised the role of State Police in tackling Left Wing Extremism (LWE) at a meeting of the Directors General of Police (DGPs) in New Delhi, a release from the Police headquarters in Hyderabad said, reports The Hindu. The meeting of the Minister with the DGPs decided to create a unified Police command of Border States comprising Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra under the leadership of Andhra Pradesh to conduct anti-extremist operations with the aid of helicopters.
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October - 18 
The West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Naparajit Mukherjee on October 18 warned that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have links with Pakistan spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports IBN Live. According to sour
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The West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Naparajit Mukherjee on October 18 warned that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have links with Pakistan spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports IBN Live. According to sources in the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (UMHA), the observation was made by the West Bengal DGP at a meeting of the Directors General of Police (DGPs) on Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] in New Delhi. The West Bengal DGP said that the ISI was supporting Maoists in the State. He also said that the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), groups had also joined hands with the Maoists. DGP Mukherjee said he had information that several pro-Maoist over-ground outfits have joined hands with some elements of banned SIMI, which have close links with ISI. These elements have held several meetings jointly in four Districts of West Bengal, (Murshidabad, West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura), staged protests against alleged violation of human rights and have been instigating people against the government, Mukherjee is learnt to have told the meeting. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Secretary RK Singh and attended by Chief Secretaries and DGPs of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and representatives of Uttar Pradesh.
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October - 18 
Three troopers of the 159 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were reportedly killed and seven others injured, when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast blowing an a
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Three troopers of the 159 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were reportedly killed and seven others injured, when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast blowing an anti-landmine vehicle at Dumaria in Gaya District early on October 18, reports IBN Live. The CRPF troopers were reportedly returning after conducting a raid on a Maoist hideout. PTI adds that the incident occurred at 6:20am near Chakarbandha forests in Barha village of the District.
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October - 18 
Unidentified assailants killed a businessperson, identified as Tilak Sarma (44) at Balagaon Bazar of Gossaigaon sub-division in Kokrajhar District of Assam on October 18, reports The Sentinel.
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Unidentified assailants killed a businessperson, identified as Tilak Sarma (44) at Balagaon Bazar of Gossaigaon sub-division in Kokrajhar District of Assam on October 18, reports The Sentinel.
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October - 18 
According to the United States (US) monitoring service SITE, a Belgian-Tunisian al Qaeda recruiter, Moez Garsalloui, who allegedly mentored an extremist who shot dead seven people in France on March 19, 2012, is believed to have been killed in Pakist
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According to the United States (US) monitoring service SITE, a Belgian-Tunisian al Qaeda recruiter, Moez Garsalloui, who allegedly mentored an extremist who shot dead seven people in France on March 19, 2012, is believed to have been killed in Pakistan, reports Daily Times on October 18. SITE said that a post on an extremist web forum on October 15, 2012, announced the death of Garsalloui, who had claimed responsibility for one of the attacks carried out by Mohamed Merah in the southern French city of Toulouse in March. The post announcing Garsalloui’s death said he was killed in a “raid”, SITE said without elaborating, having previously escaped bombings in Miranshah, the main town in the North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). No details of the raid were given but the website announcement appeared a few days after two US drone strikes in NWA killed 23 people, according to Pakistani security sources. Garsalloui was a militant recruiter and propagandist formerly based in Belgium and Switzerland, SITE said, who remained focused on signing up militants to attack targets in Europe even after moving to the battlefields and training camps of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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October - 18 
APNA leadership said that former Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General (retired) Hameed Gul should not function like an outsider and use the land of the Kashmiris to pursue his personnel vendetta. In a joint stat
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APNA leadership said that former Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General (retired) Hameed Gul should not function like an outsider and use the land of the Kashmiris to pursue his personnel vendetta. In a joint statement they described Jammu and Kashmir as a "multi-religious and multi-cultural country that was destined to be a democratic and secular state". It further proclaimed that Jammu and Kashmir is not a part of Pakistan and warned the fanatics from interfering in the region.
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October - 18 
At least eight militants were killed and seven others injured when Security Forces backed by fighter planes bombed suspected militants’ positions in different parts of Bara in Khyber Agency in Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FAT
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At least eight militants were killed and seven others injured when Security Forces backed by fighter planes bombed suspected militants’ positions in different parts of Bara in Khyber Agency in Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 18, reports Daily Times. Four hideouts were also destroyed in the attack.
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October - 18 
in a firing incident, a man was killed in Surjani Town
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in a firing incident, a man was killed in Surjani Town
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October - 18 
Leaders of All Parties National Alliance (APNA), an alliance of nationalist and progressive individuals in the Azad Kashmir, along with several other groups, organizations and political parties condemned the “fiery and irresponsible speeches” of Difa
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Leaders of All Parties National Alliance (APNA), an alliance of nationalist and progressive individuals in the Azad Kashmir, along with several other groups, organizations and political parties condemned the “fiery and irresponsible speeches” of Difa-e-Pakistan (DPC) at Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on October 18. They accused members of the DPC of “flaring the flames of war" in the region in the name of securing "freedom" for Jammu and Kashmir.
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October - 18 
Manghopir Police claimed to have arrested a gangster, identified as Aashiq alias Bholo, allegedly involved in the murder of 14 people in the city. Police also recovered weapons, including a Kalashnikov and a 9mm pistol, from his custody.
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Manghopir Police claimed to have arrested a gangster, identified as Aashiq alias Bholo, allegedly involved in the murder of 14 people in the city. Police also recovered weapons, including a Kalashnikov and a 9mm pistol, from his custody.
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October - 18 
Police sources informed that the capital city is all set to create another Administrative Zone — Tarnol Zone — under the supervision of Superintendent of Police (SP) in the wake of the prevailing situation, to counter migration from the Tribal Areas,
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Police sources informed that the capital city is all set to create another Administrative Zone — Tarnol Zone — under the supervision of Superintendent of Police (SP) in the wake of the prevailing situation, to counter migration from the Tribal Areas, reported Dawn. Currently, the capital city is divided into four Zones — City, Saddar, Rural and Industrial Area. The Rural and Saddar Zones comprise three circles each, the City Zone two circles and Industrial Area Zone only one. Each circle comprises two Police Stations. The limits of the proposed Zone will comprise Tarnol and I-16 Police Station.
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October - 18 
the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Moazzam Ali Khan said on October 18 that it was unfortunate that the attack on Malala Yusufzai was being used to justify the launch of a military operation in North Waziristan Agency. When asked whether Pakistan w
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the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Moazzam Ali Khan said on October 18 that it was unfortunate that the attack on Malala Yusufzai was being used to justify the launch of a military operation in North Waziristan Agency. When asked whether Pakistan would discuss the possible military operation in North Waziristan with United States (US) Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman during his visit, the spokesperson did not rule out the notion. “All issues including the situation in Afghanistan will be discussed with him during his forthcoming visit to Pakistan.”
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October - 18 
The Government has failed to move resolution on military operation in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), The News reported on October 18. The resolution, which clearly advocates a Swat-like military operation
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The Government has failed to move resolution on military operation in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), The News reported on October 18. The resolution, which clearly advocates a Swat-like military operation wherever and whenever needed, could not be tabled in the National Assembly owing to a strong opposition put up by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) against the very idea of a military operation in NWA. The draft resolution said that Parliament, in the strongest of words, condemns all kinds of organized terrorism perpetrated under the pretext of implementing Islamic system. It also says the plotters of such unconstitutional and non-Islamic acts are not only the enemies of Islam but the state as well. The draft resolution makes it clear that there exists a national consensus against the barbaric acts of terrorism and people of Pakistan reject the ‘way of life’ Taliban are trying to impose upon them. It calls upon the Federal and Provincial Governments to take effective counterterrorism measures advising military operations where necessary.
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October - 18 
the Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the Federal Government to block all blasphemous material on Google and YouTube, reports The Express Tribune. Justice Ijazul Ahsan issued this order, directing the Federal Government to file its reply by November 8
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the Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the Federal Government to block all blasphemous material on Google and YouTube, reports The Express Tribune. Justice Ijazul Ahsan issued this order, directing the Federal Government to file its reply by November 8, 2012. The judge was conducting proceedings on a petition filed by Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) leaders seeking a ban on blasphemous material on the Internet. The petition was filed by Liaquat Baloch and Farid Ahmed Paracha of the JeI.
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October - 18 
the LHC issued notice to the Federal Government to reply within three weeks on a petition filed by Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed for directions to the Federal Government to move the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the
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the LHC issued notice to the Federal Government to reply within three weeks on a petition filed by Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed for directions to the Federal Government to move the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the makers of an anti-Islam movie.
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October - 18 
The Philadelphia Pentecostal Church of Pakistan was attacked in Essa Nagri locality on October 18 within a period of 10 days as armed assailants barged into its premises during a blackout, vandalised it and fled with alms offerings, reported The Expr
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The Philadelphia Pentecostal Church of Pakistan was attacked in Essa Nagri locality on October 18 within a period of 10 days as armed assailants barged into its premises during a blackout, vandalised it and fled with alms offerings, reported The Express Tribune. Since the beginning of the year, at least six churches in the city have been attacked, looted, fired upon or set ablaze.
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October - 18 
The Punjab Province Police after a meeting to review law and order situation on October 18 decided to set up mobile pickets, intensify armed patrolling and continue search operations permanently to curb crime in Lahore District, reported Central Asia
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The Punjab Province Police after a meeting to review law and order situation on October 18 decided to set up mobile pickets, intensify armed patrolling and continue search operations permanently to curb crime in Lahore District, reported Central Asia Online, quoting the provincial Police spokeswoman Nabila Ghazanfar. Police have orders to set up mobile pickets to keep criminals from fleeing after a crime, Nabila said.
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October - 18 
the severed heads of a senior police officer and a soldier of Frontier Constabulary were found in Gulshanabad area of Matani on the suburbs of Peshawar, reports Dawn. The militants had slaughtered Superintendent of Police Khurshid Khan and another FC
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the severed heads of a senior police officer and a soldier of Frontier Constabulary were found in Gulshanabad area of Matani on the suburbs of Peshawar, reports Dawn. The militants had slaughtered Superintendent of Police Khurshid Khan and another FC man identified as Mohammad Diyar on October 14-night during an attack on Ghaziabad Police post in the limits of Matani Police Station. A police source said that both the heads, packed in a bag, were hanging at the veranda of a market. The residents of the area informed Police about the presence of severed heads.
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October - 18 
Two mutilated dead bodies, identified as that of Bahadur Khan and Rashid, were found in Bela tehsil (revenue unit) of Lasbela District on October 18, reports Dawn
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Two mutilated dead bodies, identified as that of Bahadur Khan and Rashid, were found in Bela tehsil (revenue unit) of Lasbela District on October 18, reports Dawn
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October - 18 
Two persons, including a Frontier Constabulary (FCB) trooper, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on October 18, reported Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified militants killed a FCB man
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Two persons, including a Frontier Constabulary (FCB) trooper, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on October 18, reported Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified militants killed a FCB man, identified as Abdul Malik, in Qasba Colony.
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October - 18 
unidentified militants shot dead a man, identified as Ahmed Ali, near Irrigation Colony on Sariab Road in Quetta.
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unidentified militants shot dead a man, identified as Ahmed Ali, near Irrigation Colony on Sariab Road in Quetta.
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October - 18 
NC Central Working Committee member Prakash Sharan Mahat on October 18 said that his party might go for reinstatement of the CA if the parties show readiness to resolve constitution-related disputes based on an understanding reached among the parties
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NC Central Working Committee member Prakash Sharan Mahat on October 18 said that his party might go for reinstatement of the CA if the parties show readiness to resolve constitution-related disputes based on an understanding reached among the parties on May 15, 2012.
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October - 18 
senior leaders of Federal Democratic Forum (FDF), an alliance of two Madheshi and five indigenous parties, on October 18 urged the President to take initiatives for bringing political parties to consensus. "In the capacity of the head of the state an
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senior leaders of Federal Democratic Forum (FDF), an alliance of two Madheshi and five indigenous parties, on October 18 urged the President to take initiatives for bringing political parties to consensus. "In the capacity of the head of the state and protector of the constitution, the President must save the country from heading toward destruction," Chairman of Madheshi People´s Rights Forum (MPRF) Upendra Yadav said.
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October - 18 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 18 proposed holding elections for a new president along with a fresh CA poll. The proposal came in the wake of President Doctor Ram Baran Yadav publ
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 18 proposed holding elections for a new president along with a fresh CA poll. The proposal came in the wake of President Doctor Ram Baran Yadav publicly criticizing the political parties for failing to reach any consensus.
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October - 18 
A local Awami League (AL) leader and also the General Secretary of Kazir Pagla Ward No. 6, identified as Mobarak Hossain Khan (55), was shot dead by some unidentified assailants in Louhajang sub-District of Munshiganj District on October 18, reports
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A local Awami League (AL) leader and also the General Secretary of Kazir Pagla Ward No. 6, identified as Mobarak Hossain Khan (55), was shot dead by some unidentified assailants in Louhajang sub-District of Munshiganj District on October 18, reports The Daily Star.
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October - 18 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five cadres of banned Islamist outfit Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) from Arafat Nagar area of the Joypurhat District on October 18, reports UNBConnect. A team of RAB-5 raided the house of Hamidul Bari Mukul and arreste
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five cadres of banned Islamist outfit Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) from Arafat Nagar area of the Joypurhat District on October 18, reports UNBConnect. A team of RAB-5 raided the house of Hamidul Bari Mukul and arrested the five cadres. They also recovered 140 books, 380 leaflets and five CDs on jihad (Islamic uprising) from their possession. The arrestees were identified as Saifullah (26), Rupali Akter (20), Mukta Begum (21), Rabiul Islam (23) and Shamsur Rahman Sajib (18
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October - 18 
The United States said on October 18 that it remains concerned about the rushed resettlement of the final Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to close the Menik Farm camp in Vavuniya District, reports Colombo Page. The U.S. Embassy in Colombo in a st
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The United States said on October 18 that it remains concerned about the rushed resettlement of the final Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to close the Menik Farm camp in Vavuniya District, reports Colombo Page. The U.S. Embassy in Colombo in a statement noted that "many of the most vulnerable families of the war-affected population in the North have been placed on land hastily cleared without adequate shelter, water and sanitation, or provisions to continue their livelihoods while many long term IDPs remain unable to return home or access basic services from the government."
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October - 19 
the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) has been tasked with devising technology to crack software now being used by terror outfits to evade tracking of their cell phones by Intelligence Agencies, reports The Asian Age. Highly placed int
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the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) has been tasked with devising technology to crack software now being used by terror outfits to evade tracking of their cell phones by Intelligence Agencies, reports The Asian Age. Highly placed intelligence sources said top terror operatives were using a particular software that conceals the “cell ID” of their mobile phones, thus making interception and tracking of the location of the cell phone virtually impossible.
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October - 19 
a crucial task was being performed by Manipur Police said State chief minister O Ibobi Singh on October 19, speaking at a function celebrating the 120 years of its glorious existence of the State Police since it was first raised as State Military Pol
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a crucial task was being performed by Manipur Police said State chief minister O Ibobi Singh on October 19, speaking at a function celebrating the 120 years of its glorious existence of the State Police since it was first raised as State Military Police in 1892.
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October - 19 
A group of suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on October 19, led by its area commander Savio Marak, abducted four traders from Damal Asim market in Dadenggre in West Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Times.
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A group of suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on October 19, led by its area commander Savio Marak, abducted four traders from Damal Asim market in Dadenggre in West Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Times.
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October - 19 
a team of Imphal West Commandos launched counter insurgency operation based on an intelligence collection regarding the destructive activities initiated by different militant outfits in connection with the Police Raising Day 2012 and arrested four ca
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a team of Imphal West Commandos launched counter insurgency operation based on an intelligence collection regarding the destructive activities initiated by different militant outfits in connection with the Police Raising Day 2012 and arrested four cadres of PREPAK during the last 24 hours, reports Kanglaonline on October 19. The arrestees have been identified as Nepram Gojendra Singh Meitei, Wahengbam Kailesh Devi, Ningthoujam Osis Singh alias Naoba and Sarangthem Sanasam Janeshwori. Five Chinese hand grenades, several demand letters, five more bomb detonators and three mobile phones were recovered from them.
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October - 19 
an Additional Sessions Judge Court of Delhi, Tis Hazari, has convicted two persons-Rashid Ahmed and Narun Nahar Lovely, both Bangladeshi nationals, and sentenced them to undergo seven years rigorous imprisonment under Sections 489 B and 489 C of Indi
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an Additional Sessions Judge Court of Delhi, Tis Hazari, has convicted two persons-Rashid Ahmed and Narun Nahar Lovely, both Bangladeshi nationals, and sentenced them to undergo seven years rigorous imprisonment under Sections 489 B and 489 C of Indian Penal Code (IPC) with a fine of INR 0.1 million each for possessing FICN worth INR 45.98 lakhs, reports newstrackindia.com on October 19. The case was registered in 2005 on the basis of a complaint from Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
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October - 19 
Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze half a dozen vehicles engaged in road construction in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on October 19, reports Zee News. Three tractors, one JCB, a road-roller and a matador were set
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Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze half a dozen vehicles engaged in road construction in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on October 19, reports Zee News. Three tractors, one JCB, a road-roller and a matador were set ablaze at Kadaibeda village, the Police told PTI. The vehicles were deployed for construction of a road between Antagad and Amabeda, they added.
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October - 19 
At least 423 cadres of disbanded United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) were given rehabilitation package in a grant distribution ceremony at indoor stadium Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on October 19, reports The Sentinel. UPDS cadres were g
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At least 423 cadres of disbanded United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) were given rehabilitation package in a grant distribution ceremony at indoor stadium Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on October 19, reports The Sentinel. UPDS cadres were given a cheque of INR 150,000 financial package to rehabilitate themselves. After cease-fire agreement in 2002, the UPDS signed Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) on November 25, 2011. In addition, all the 568 UPDS cadres laid down their arms on December 14, 2011.
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October - 19 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in an interview published in October 19 edition of New York Times said that 900 plus panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members have resigned informally so far, reports Daily Excelsior. Asked abo
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in an interview published in October 19 edition of New York Times said that 900 plus panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members have resigned informally so far, reports Daily Excelsior. Asked about total number of informal resignations of panchayat members, Omar said, "900 plus". The Chief Minister, however, added, “Only 52 elected representatives have actually submitted written resignations, in a formal manner, to the Block Development Officer. Everybody else has done it in a newspaper or standing up in a mosque. And let’s face it. That doesn’t count.”
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October - 19 
Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) on October 19 reiterated its stand not to accept any form of economic package and maintained that the constitution of a State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) on special development package for Eastern Nag
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Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) on October 19 reiterated its stand not to accept any form of economic package and maintained that the constitution of a State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) on special development package for Eastern Nagaland will have no meaning, reports Assam Tribune. The State Government on October 17 notified the Constitution of a State Level Steering Committee on the Special Development Package for Eastern Nagaland under the Chairmanship of the State Chief Secretary. Special Development Package for Eastern Nagaland will look into the development deficit in the area.
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October - 19 
Faiyaz Kagzi, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, helped Abu Jundal in fleeing the country when he was under the radar of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) after the Aurangabad arms haul case of May, 2006, dnaindia.com reports on October 19. After Jundal h
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Faiyaz Kagzi, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, helped Abu Jundal in fleeing the country when he was under the radar of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) after the Aurangabad arms haul case of May, 2006, dnaindia.com reports on October 19. After Jundal had managed to evade arrest in the arms haul case, he went to Malegaon and then went to a cyber cafe from where he sent an email to LeT operatives in Nepal and Pakistan asking for help. However, only Kagzi replied to the mail giving details of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent- Shaukat. ISI agent helped Jundal to escape to Bangladesh through Murshidabad District of West Bengal. Jundal got a passport there and used it to reach Pakistan.
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October - 19 
Gauhati High Court on October 19 directed the Central as well as the State Governments to explain the issue of entire system of identification, declaration and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants from Assam, reports Assam Tribune. In the orde
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Gauhati High Court on October 19 directed the Central as well as the State Governments to explain the issue of entire system of identification, declaration and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants from Assam, reports Assam Tribune. In the order, the court observed that the entire system has become a mockery and that actions are taken without any practical results. Justice BK Sharma, after hearing the writ petition filed by Mohammad Attaur alias Ataur Rahman, observed that for the last two years, the petitioner is in detention camp and the respondents are unable to take any action to deport him to Bangladesh.
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October - 19 
Imphal West District Police commandos arrested a cadre of Lallumba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) identified as Irengbam Manimukta alias Aboy Taothong from Lamkhai area.
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested a cadre of Lallumba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) identified as Irengbam Manimukta alias Aboy Taothong from Lamkhai area.
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October - 19 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants, who executed Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts of August 1, 2012, used phones and free software to evade security agencies as they communicated with Riyaz Bhatkal, the IM ‘chief’ of India, as Hindustan Times reports o
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants, who executed Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts of August 1, 2012, used phones and free software to evade security agencies as they communicated with Riyaz Bhatkal, the IM ‘chief’ of India, as Hindustan Times reports on October 19. According to sources, after been introduced to Bhatkal by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Fayyaz Kagzi via Skype during their trips to Saudi Arabia over several years, the men behind the Pune terror bid were instructed to purchase low-end smart phones and establish a small tours and travel business as soon as they flew back to the country. An unnamed officer further commented, “Though they had initially used Skype and ‘Drafts’ folders in e-mail accounts to communicate with Riyaz Bhatkal initially, as soon as they came to Delhi, Bhatkal instructed them to purchase Nokia phones and install a particular software that would enable them to communicate while keeping their cell phone ID hidden”.
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October - 19 
LeT spokesman Abdullah Gaznavi claiming attack on the Army convoy on Srinagar Bypass said that four Fidayeen (suicide attacker) took part in the attack in which two Army vehicles were damaged. He said that the all the Fidayeen have reported back to t
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LeT spokesman Abdullah Gaznavi claiming attack on the Army convoy on Srinagar Bypass said that four Fidayeen (suicide attacker) took part in the attack in which two Army vehicles were damaged. He said that the all the Fidayeen have reported back to their hideouts.
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October - 19 
one ‘finance secretary’ of PLA identified as Nongthombam Amit Meitei alias Ayangba, Imphal division was also arrested by Red Shield Division on October 19 when he had gone to Ningthoukhong market for extortion activities. One 7.65mm pistol along with
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one ‘finance secretary’ of PLA identified as Nongthombam Amit Meitei alias Ayangba, Imphal division was also arrested by Red Shield Division on October 19 when he had gone to Ningthoukhong market for extortion activities. One 7.65mm pistol along with three rounds and several demand letters of PLA were also recovered.
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October - 19 
Pakistan Army violating ceasefire opened fire in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District in the night of October 19, reported Daily Excelsior. Public Relations Officer (PRO) Defence, Jammu, Colonel R K Palta said on October 20 that Pakistan Army reso
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Pakistan Army violating ceasefire opened fire in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District in the night of October 19, reported Daily Excelsior. Public Relations Officer (PRO) Defence, Jammu, Colonel R K Palta said on October 20 that Pakistan Army resorted to firing at 10.30pm in the night of October 19. The firing continued for about an hour. "Approximately 400 to 500 rounds of small arms and light/heavy automatic weapons were fired by Pak Army. There was no casualty or damage on outside’’, Palta added. Sources said Pakistan’s Daku, Bhattal and Roza posts targeted Indian Kranti and Kirpan posts to diver focus of Army and push the militants. Indian side retaliated and thwarted attempt by the militants to intrude into this side.
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October - 19 
Pakistani Rangers violating ceasefire opened firing at Abdullian in RS Pura Sector of Jammu District on October 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated. Firing lasted about an hour. No casualties or damage was reported
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Pakistani Rangers violating ceasefire opened firing at Abdullian in RS Pura Sector of Jammu District on October 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated. Firing lasted about an hour. No casualties or damage was reported on Indian side.
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October - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 19 destroyed a hideout of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at Kungam Bran forests under the jurisdiction of Kishtwar Police Station in Kishtwar District, according to Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 19 destroyed a hideout of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at Kungam Bran forests under the jurisdiction of Kishtwar Police Station in Kishtwar District, according to Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included three grenades of Chinese make, three wireless sets, two electronic detonators, one SLR magazine, 30 AK rounds, 50 PIKA rounds, one binocular and one weapon sight of unknown make.
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October - 19 
SFs arrested one cadre of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), who is also an employee of Manipur State archive, Government of India, said a Police source on October 19. The arrested person has been identified as Wahengbam Markanto Singh alias Umakanta al
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SFs arrested one cadre of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), who is also an employee of Manipur State archive, Government of India, said a Police source on October 19. The arrested person has been identified as Wahengbam Markanto Singh alias Umakanta alias Ahal. One 9.mm pistol along with magazine and three live rounds, and a hand grenade was recovered from him. He was involved in extortion, serving of monetary demands letters to the general public and Government office and officials of Nambol areas.
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October - 19 
SFs arrested one suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Taorem Priyobrata alias Clington from Patsoi area in Imphal West District on October 19. One M-20 pistol with magazine and three live round were recovered from his possess
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SFs arrested one suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Taorem Priyobrata alias Clington from Patsoi area in Imphal West District on October 19. One M-20 pistol with magazine and three live round were recovered from his possession.
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October - 19 
Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surendranagar District (Gujarat) arrested one more suspect from Bihar for his alleged involvement in the Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket busted recently, reports The Times of India on October 19. The accused,
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Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surendranagar District (Gujarat) arrested one more suspect from Bihar for his alleged involvement in the Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket busted recently, reports The Times of India on October 19. The accused, Ramesh alias Rameshwar Jokhan Mukhiya, a resident of Ninoliya village in Bihar, was arrested after two persons arrested earlier revealed his name. Police said that an organised gang is smuggling FICN from Nepal border into the country to be distributed in other parts.
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October - 19 
Thangkhosei Haokip, the newly re-elected President of Kuki Inpi, Manipur (KIM), the apex traditional institution of the Kukis in the State asserted on October 19, “Justice has to be delivered to the Kukis before any settlement is arrived at between t
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Thangkhosei Haokip, the newly re-elected President of Kuki Inpi, Manipur (KIM), the apex traditional institution of the Kukis in the State asserted on October 19, “Justice has to be delivered to the Kukis before any settlement is arrived at between the NSCN-IM and the GoI,” reports Kanglaonline. He then predicted that further denying justice to the Kukis is bound to compel the apex Kuki traditional body to review its three principles (non-communal, peaceful co-existence and justice for all).
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October - 19 
The death toll in the October 18, encounter between the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Barha village under the Dumaria Police Station in Gaya District of Bihar, rises to s
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The death toll in the October 18, encounter between the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Barha village under the Dumaria Police Station in Gaya District of Bihar, rises to six on October 19, reports The Times of India. According to Police sources, eight CRPF personnel, including a deputy commandant, were also injured in the encounter. The slain troopers were identified as sub-inspector Ramji Ram, constables Vikramaditya Yadav, Ashok Nirala, Rai Singh and Hanumant Singh and driver Lal Babu. The other injured troopers admitted to a private hospital in Patna are deputy commandant BK Singh, Sachin Patil, Kaushal Sharma, Manoj Kumar Rai, Aniruddh Bhai, Girish Kumar, Saifuddin Ali and Sudarshan Kumar.
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October - 19 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the evening of October 19 attacked an Army convoy in Srinagar on Bypass near Srinagar Railway Station in Jammu and Kashmir and while fleeing through a nearby hotel fired at their staff, killing one of them and i
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the evening of October 19 attacked an Army convoy in Srinagar on Bypass near Srinagar Railway Station in Jammu and Kashmir and while fleeing through a nearby hotel fired at their staff, killing one of them and injuring two others, reports Daily Excelsior. The 3-4 militants came in a car and targeted an Army convoy outside Silver Star hotel at around 4:20 pm. Inspector General of Police (IGP, Kashmir Range), S M Sahai, said that the initial reports suggested that around 3-4 militants tried to launch an attack on the highway. "After the attack they tried to force their entry into the hotel which they couldn't and fired indiscriminately killing a hotel employee and injuring two others," he added. "There was minor damage to one of the Army vehicles and it seems that they failed to carry out the attack as was planned by them", the Security Agencies said. "It was an Army truck that was targeted by the militants", they said, adding that they feel their target might have been the Army bus which was behind the truck. The militants fled towards the hotel after the attack and forced their way into the lobby. One of the owners of the hotel, Waseem Abbas, said the militants fired just outside the main gate of the hotel and then entered the ground floor of the hotel. "Few shots were fired inside the premises. We are not sure where our staffer was killed but it seems he was taken hostage and later shot dead behind the hotel," said Abbas.
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October - 19 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested Somli Potem alias Vasanti alias Savita (25), a former ‘commander’ of Gangloor Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Ko
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested Somli Potem alias Vasanti alias Savita (25), a former ‘commander’ of Gangloor Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Koindur forest of Bhamragarh in Gadchiroli District this week, The Times of India reports on October 20 (today). Somli was the commander of Gangloor Dalam between 2006 and 2010 in Bijapur District of south Bastar in Chhattisgarh. She joined the Naxal movement in 2004, and has around 62 offences against her.
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October - 19 
The Security Forces (SFs) seized nine "pressure cooker bombs" and six Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in the Chakarbandha forest area in Gaya District of Bihar on October 19, a day after
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The Security Forces (SFs) seized nine "pressure cooker bombs" and six Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in the Chakarbandha forest area in Gaya District of Bihar on October 19, a day after the six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed, reports Zee News. The discovery was made by a joint team of the CRPF and State Police. CRPF Inspector General (IG) M.K. Sinha told reporters that the CRPF will continue its combing operations against Maoists in the areas bordering Jharkhand.
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October - 19 
The State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a fresh offensive against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chatra and Palamau Districts of Jharkhand on October 19, after calls from Bihar to fight the Maoists toget
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The State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a fresh offensive against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chatra and Palamau Districts of Jharkhand on October 19, after calls from Bihar to fight the Maoists together following landmine blast in Gaya District on October 18, that claimed six CRPF troopers, reported The Telegraph. Sources said 10 companies of the joint forces have been deployed in the operation in Chatra and Palamau, which share borders with Gaya.
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October - 19 
The Telegraph reports that Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on October 19 rushed to New Delhi to apprise Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde of the tension in Manipur after reports of a possible settlement between the National Socialist C
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The Telegraph reports that Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on October 19 rushed to New Delhi to apprise Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde of the tension in Manipur after reports of a possible settlement between the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Centre in the near future. Manipur is apprehensive of possible interference in its administrative affairs when the settlement is made, as the NSCN-IM has not given up the demand for some form of unity of the Nagas living in Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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October - 19 
the United Committee Manipur (UCM) has categorically stated that it would demand pre-merger status of Manipur if the ongoing political dialogue between NSCN-IM and GoI disturbs the unity of Manipur or its territorial integrity, reports The Sangai Exp
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the United Committee Manipur (UCM) has categorically stated that it would demand pre-merger status of Manipur if the ongoing political dialogue between NSCN-IM and GoI disturbs the unity of Manipur or its territorial integrity, reports The Sangai Express on October 19. Speaking to media about the recent developments in the political dialogue between GoI and NSCN-IM, UCM President, Y Nabachandra said that the UCM was happy to hear that the 15 year old negotiation between New Delhi and NSCN-IM is finally arriving at a solution. However, the political dialogue should not affect Manipur
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October - 19 
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde is arriving in the State on a daylong visit to inspect the Indo-Bangladesh border, reports Assam Tribune on October 19. UHM Shinde is also slated to chair a meeting with top officials of State Government, inclu
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde is arriving in the State on a daylong visit to inspect the Indo-Bangladesh border, reports Assam Tribune on October 19. UHM Shinde is also slated to chair a meeting with top officials of State Government, including Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, to review the internal security situation.
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October - 19 
United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) has no intention to enter into peace talk with the Government of India (GoI), clarified the outfit's Information and Publicity Officer ‘Major’ America while dismissing as baseless rumours in certain quarters
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United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) has no intention to enter into peace talk with the Government of India (GoI), clarified the outfit's Information and Publicity Officer ‘Major’ America while dismissing as baseless rumours in certain quarters that UPPK too would be signing suspension of operation pact with the Government. America asserted that UPPK and its armed wing Kangleipak People's Army (KP Army) will continue to sustain the ongoing campaign to restore Manipur's sovereignty
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October - 19 
A Government-run primary school for girls was blown up in two bomb blasts in the Kalay Marhati area of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 19, reports Central Asia Online. The explosions damaged the building but caused no casualties.
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A Government-run primary school for girls was blown up in two bomb blasts in the Kalay Marhati area of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 19, reports Central Asia Online. The explosions damaged the building but caused no casualties.
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October - 19 
a supporter of the Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Wali Khan (28), was shot dead in Gulzar Colony, Korangi.
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a supporter of the Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Wali Khan (28), was shot dead in Gulzar Colony, Korangi.
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October - 19 
an operation against the militants is likely in the suburb areas of Matani and Badabher in Peshawar following the recovery of the heads of the slain Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural and a constable of the Frontier Constabulary (FC), reports The Ne
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an operation against the militants is likely in the suburb areas of Matani and Badabher in Peshawar following the recovery of the heads of the slain Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural and a constable of the Frontier Constabulary (FC), reports The News. The Police and Frontier Constabulary are preparing for the action in the settled area while the Provincial Government is looking to seek the help of political authorities and troops in Khyber Agency and Frontier Region of Kohat and Peshawar to take action against the militants attacking Peshawar from the tribal areas.
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October - 19 
At least nine persons, including one Ahmadi, three cadres of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) and two of Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) were shot dead in Karachi on October 19, reported The News. Three cadres of ASWJ and students of the Darul K
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At least nine persons, including one Ahmadi, three cadres of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ) and two of Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) were shot dead in Karachi on October 19, reported The News. Three cadres of ASWJ and students of the Darul Khair Madrassa in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, identified as Qari Mujahid, Qari Azizur Rehman and Abdul Rauf, were shot dead in a suspected sectarian attack on Abul Hasan Ispahani Road, near the SUI Head Office. Later, tension gripped Mobina Town and Gulistan-e-Jauhar as some men there reacted violently to the incident, firing gunshots in the air and forcing shopkeepers to pull down the shutters.
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October - 19 
At least three personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) were killed and ten others, including five security men and a woman, were wounded in a remote-controlled blast at the Badini intersection area in Quetta on October 19, reported Daily Times. “The bomb wa
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At least three personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) were killed and ten others, including five security men and a woman, were wounded in a remote-controlled blast at the Badini intersection area in Quetta on October 19, reported Daily Times. “The bomb was attached to a bicycle and it was remote-controlled blast,” sources said.
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October - 19 
In a sectarian attack, a man belonging to the Ahmadiyya community, identified as Saad, was killed and his father, Farooq, brother, Hamad, and uncle, Nusrat were injured while they were returning home in a car from their worship place in Ghaus Nagar,
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In a sectarian attack, a man belonging to the Ahmadiyya community, identified as Saad, was killed and his father, Farooq, brother, Hamad, and uncle, Nusrat were injured while they were returning home in a car from their worship place in Ghaus Nagar, Baldia Town.
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October - 19 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain while speaking over phone from London on October 19 said that peace talks cannot be held with those who were killing Policemen and security personnel and attacking mosques and Imambargahs (Shia place
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Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain while speaking over phone from London on October 19 said that peace talks cannot be held with those who were killing Policemen and security personnel and attacking mosques and Imambargahs (Shia place of shrines and religious gathering), reported Dawn. Asking the armed forces and establishment to take a bold decision, he said that if the nation did not stop terrorists their hands would reach every Malala of the nation. Lashing out at those who were in favour of holding talks with militants, he said: “How can we hold talks with those who fired shots on Malala Yusufzai, Shazia and Kainat? How can we talk about peace with those who beheaded personnel and officers of the Army, Police and FC?” He asked the authorities to take prompt measures to save all Malala-like girls from terrorists. “We do not want to fight, but the enemy has reached our doorstep.
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October - 19 
on October 19, 2012, the Supreme Court in response to a petition filed in 1996 by former Air Force Chief Asghar Khan against the distribution of funds by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) among politicians to prevent the Pakistan Peoples Party's
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on October 19, 2012, the Supreme Court in response to a petition filed in 1996 by former Air Force Chief Asghar Khan against the distribution of funds by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) among politicians to prevent the Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) victory in the 1990 polls, ordered the Government to take legal action against former Army Chief General Mirza Aslam Beg and former ISI Chief Asad Durrani for distributing millions of rupees among politicians to rig the 1990 general polls, reported Indian Express. The Supreme Court also said that any "political cell" operating in the Presidency, ISI, Military Intelligence (MI) or Intelligence Bureau (IB) should be shut down immediately as such an institution is unconstitutional. Further, three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhury directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to initiate a probe over the distribution of cash handouts among politicians to influence the election results.
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October - 19 
one security official was killed and five others injured when unidentified armed militants ambushed a checkpost of a Law Enforcement Agency in Dasht Goran area of Sui in Dera Bugti District.
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one security official was killed and five others injured when unidentified armed militants ambushed a checkpost of a Law Enforcement Agency in Dasht Goran area of Sui in Dera Bugti District.
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October - 19 
President Asif Ali Zardari on October 19 said that the Government accorded priority to Balochistan and was undertaking every effort for the socio-economic development of the province, reports Daily Times. Talking to a delegation of the Quetta Chambe
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President Asif Ali Zardari on October 19 said that the Government accorded priority to Balochistan and was undertaking every effort for the socio-economic development of the province, reports Daily Times. Talking to a delegation of the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) at the Presidency, President Zardari said that the Government was aware of the challenges in Balochistan, especially the law and order situation, and was striving to address those issues. President’s spokesperson Senator Farhatullah Babar, while briefing media persons about the meeting, quoted the President as saying that boosting trade and facilitating the business community was among the priorities of the Government. Zardari said that in view of the importance of exports, the Government was planning to offer targeted incentives to the businessmen. Greater exports mean greater foreign exchange earnings, greater economic activities and more job opportunities, he added. President Zardari expressed the hope that the QCCI would continue its efforts for promoting trade activities and assisting the Government in facilitating business community and economic growth of the country.
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October - 19 
Quoting two senior officials The Express Tribune on October 19 (today) reported that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) Attaullah, the alleged attacker of Malala Yusufzai was captured during a 2009 military offensive against the militant group but wa
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Quoting two senior officials The Express Tribune on October 19 (today) reported that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) Attaullah, the alleged attacker of Malala Yusufzai was captured during a 2009 military offensive against the militant group but was released after three months. Attaullah is on the run and may have fled to Afghanistan, they said. The two officials said Attaullah was detained by Security Forces (SFs) after a 2009 military campaign pushed the TTP out of the Swat Valley. “He spent three months in the custody of SFs but was freed after no evidence (of wrongdoing) was found,” one official said. The second source, a senior security official, said authorities had gathered enough evidence to arrest Attaullah after raiding his house in Swat. “His mother and two brothers were taken into custody to force him to surrender,” said the second senior official. “Also two other close relatives of Attaullah have been taken into custody because we heard he spent the night in their house after his escape from Swat.”
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October - 19 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police sent a report to the Provincial Home Department citing more than 175 incidents in which Government ban on the use of loudspeakers in mosques had been ignored in Rawalpindi District since July 20
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police sent a report to the Provincial Home Department citing more than 175 incidents in which Government ban on the use of loudspeakers in mosques had been ignored in Rawalpindi District since July 2012, reports Dawn. The CTD in its report said 35 cases of violation were noticed in the month of July, 34 were reported in August, 68 in September and 40 cases were reported in October. The CTD has suggested that the Police should be directed to enforce ban on use of loudspeakers. A source said that 175 violations related to the use of loudspeakers in mosques had been reported but only three cases were registered by the Police. One case was registered in August, while the remaining two were registered against clerics of two mosques in September. However, none of the clerics were arrested by the Police on the charges of flouting the Government ban. According to the ban, amplifiers could only be used during Azan (call for prayer) and Khutba (formal occasion of public preaching). Mounting loudspeakers outside mosques and other worship places had been prohibited by the Government as well.
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October - 19 
The Pakistani Government needs to take urgent steps to safeguard terror targets, including schools, teachers, students and rights activists, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said October 19, reports Central Asia Online. “Parts of Pakistan are among the most
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The Pakistani Government needs to take urgent steps to safeguard terror targets, including schools, teachers, students and rights activists, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said October 19, reports Central Asia Online. “Parts of Pakistan are among the most dangerous places in the world to go to school today,” Ali Dayan Hasan, Pakistan Director at HRW, said in the group’s press release. “It’s time Pakistani authorities understand that expressions of outrage alone are inadequate and such attacks will only end if they hold abusers accountable.” The HRW issued its report after it assessed 96 school attacks in 2012. The Federal Government and Provincial authorities should work together to devise a rapid response system that would focus on repairing or rebuilding schools that are attacked, the group recommended. In its press statement, the HRW also appealed to terrorists not to target children, schools and educators.
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October - 19 
the political administration recovered at least 25 abducted labourers from the North Waziristan Agency who were abducted on October 15, 2012 from Mandan Gate area of the Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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the political administration recovered at least 25 abducted labourers from the North Waziristan Agency who were abducted on October 15, 2012 from Mandan Gate area of the Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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October - 19 
the Sector Commander (North) of Army Brigadier Haider Ali announced at Scouts Fort in Khar the lifting of curfew in Bajaur Agency around four years after its imposition, saying the move had been made after the restoration of peace and establishment o
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the Sector Commander (North) of Army Brigadier Haider Ali announced at Scouts Fort in Khar the lifting of curfew in Bajaur Agency around four years after its imposition, saying the move had been made after the restoration of peace and establishment of the Government’s writ across Bajaur Agency. He said curfew was imposed in Bajaur Agency in 2008 after the start of the ‘Sherdil’ (lion’s heart) military operation against militants.
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October - 19 
two cadres belonging to MQM-H, Ahmed Ali and Furqan, were shot dead in Korangi.
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two cadres belonging to MQM-H, Ahmed Ali and Furqan, were shot dead in Korangi.
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October - 19 
two men, one identified as Shahzad (32), and the other who remains unidentified, were killed in Baldia.
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two men, one identified as Shahzad (32), and the other who remains unidentified, were killed in Baldia.
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October - 19 
Two militants and a trooper were killed and two passers-by were injured in an exchange of fire at a checkpost in Civil Colony of Miranshah, Headquarter of North Waziristan Agency, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 19, reports D
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Two militants and a trooper were killed and two passers-by were injured in an exchange of fire at a checkpost in Civil Colony of Miranshah, Headquarter of North Waziristan Agency, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 19, reports Dawn. Security personnel were carrying out routine search at the checkpost when two militants on a motorcycle opened fire, killing a security man. In retaliatory fire both attackers were killed. Two passers-by, identified as Saddam Khan and Syed Wali Khan, suffered injuries.
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October - 19 
Unidentified armed militants on October 19 shot dead a Senior Lawyer and Shia activist Shakir Ali Rizvi near the Jain Mandir area in Lahore District while he was heading to the Lahore High Court with a colleague, reported Central Asia Online. The ass
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Unidentified armed militants on October 19 shot dead a Senior Lawyer and Shia activist Shakir Ali Rizvi near the Jain Mandir area in Lahore District while he was heading to the Lahore High Court with a colleague, reported Central Asia Online. The assailants stopped the car and dragged him out, shot him and escaped.
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October - 19 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal warned against any agreement between the UCPN-M and Nepali Congress (NC) on forming a new Government bypassing his party. He said such a p
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal warned against any agreement between the UCPN-M and Nepali Congress (NC) on forming a new Government bypassing his party. He said such a plan would only be a pipedream and that he would thwart any such conspiracy.
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October - 19 
President Ram Baran Yadav made clear that he was ready to resign from the post any time and face the elections if four major political forces come up with consensus to hold a new presidential vote together with that of the Constituent Assembly (CA),
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President Ram Baran Yadav made clear that he was ready to resign from the post any time and face the elections if four major political forces come up with consensus to hold a new presidential vote together with that of the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports ekantipur.com. "Don't create the elections angst. I am ready to resign from the post to face the elections," a close aide to Yadav quoted the President as saying.
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October - 19 
President Ram Baran Yadav on October 19 summoned the chiefs of over two dozen political forces in a bid to press them to find a solution for the protracted political and constitutional deadlock, reports myrepublica.com. The President expressed seriou
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President Ram Baran Yadav on October 19 summoned the chiefs of over two dozen political forces in a bid to press them to find a solution for the protracted political and constitutional deadlock, reports myrepublica.com. The President expressed serious concern over the leaders´ failure to end the political stalemate despite the repeated commitments they made before him to do so. He said that he had invited them there with a view to stop the situation from worsening and avoids additional political complications, a constitutional deadlock or any other serious crisis that may arise for lack of an annual budget.
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October - 19 
Two cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), identified as Mohammad Emran (22) and Ziabur Rahman (27), were arrested on October 19 on charge of their involvement in vandalism of a Buddhist temple at Cox's Bazar in Chittagong City on September 30, 2012,
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Two cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), identified as Mohammad Emran (22) and Ziabur Rahman (27), were arrested on October 19 on charge of their involvement in vandalism of a Buddhist temple at Cox's Bazar in Chittagong City on September 30, 2012, reports The Daily Star.
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October - 19 
Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella said on October 19 at the cabinet press briefing that the Sri Lankan Government is planning to hold discussions with the Tamil Diaspora soon, reports Colombo Page. The Minister said the plan
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Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella said on October 19 at the cabinet press briefing that the Sri Lankan Government is planning to hold discussions with the Tamil Diaspora soon, reports Colombo Page. The Minister said the planned dialogue will be held shortly under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. He further added that the Government has taken initiative in this connection and there are positive developments to hold a dialogue with the Tamil Diaspora.
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October - 19 
Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Propaganda Secretary Vijitha Herath said on October 19 that the 13th Amendment to the Constitution would not provide a solution to the ethnic issue. He explained that the implementation of th
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Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Propaganda Secretary Vijitha Herath said on October 19 that the 13th Amendment to the Constitution would not provide a solution to the ethnic issue. He explained that the implementation of the 13th Amendment should be able to protect the equal rights of the Tamil and Muslim communities, but it has not happened. According to Herath, the 13th Amendment that has been forced on the country as a product of the Indo-Sri Lanka accord of 1987 has compounded the ethnic issue.
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October - 19 
the US Government on October 19 (today) awarded over $ 3 million to three organizations supporting resettling communities in the Mullaitivu and Killinochchi Districts. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)'s Office of US Fore
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the US Government on October 19 (today) awarded over $ 3 million to three organizations supporting resettling communities in the Mullaitivu and Killinochchi Districts. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)'s Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance awarded funding to ZOA Refugee Care, Sewalanka, and Practical Action to provide the basic needs that many Sri Lankans urgently require. The support will provide help to nearly 50,000 Sri Lankans with basic services such as adequate shelter, access to potable water and proper sanitation and food security. The programmes will also put these individuals on the road to a sustainable future, with support to start generating needed income, and connect farmers and fishermen with markets.
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October - 20 
a sit in protest was also held at Khabam Chumbreithong agaisnt the placing of a bomb at the residence of National Rural Health Mission finance manager identified as Waikhom Tijender. The bomb along with a piece of note inscribed with People's Revolu
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a sit in protest was also held at Khabam Chumbreithong agaisnt the placing of a bomb at the residence of National Rural Health Mission finance manager identified as Waikhom Tijender. The bomb along with a piece of note inscribed with People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-Pro) was found inside the gate of his residence by one his family members on October 20.
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October - 20 
a suspected militant of Kanglei Yawol Kann Lup (KYKL), identified as Markanto Singh, was arrested by a team of Police Commandos and Security Forces of Red Shield division of the Army in Nambol area of Bishenpur District. One 9 mm pistol, one grenade
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a suspected militant of Kanglei Yawol Kann Lup (KYKL), identified as Markanto Singh, was arrested by a team of Police Commandos and Security Forces of Red Shield division of the Army in Nambol area of Bishenpur District. One 9 mm pistol, one grenade and three live rounds of ammunition were recovered from him. Police revealed that Singh was an employee of State Archives Department but they could not explain how and why the arms were recovered from the possession of a Government Employee. In a statement, the KYKL said it has no links with Markanto Singh.
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October - 20 
A young woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Vasanti alias Savita Pandu Potem (25), who is facing 62 charges and against whom 22 non-bailable warrants have been issued, was arrested on October 20 in an operation
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A young woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Vasanti alias Savita Pandu Potem (25), who is facing 62 charges and against whom 22 non-bailable warrants have been issued, was arrested on October 20 in an operation in Gadchiroli District, reported Business Standard. Vasanti joined the movement in 2004 and was Dalam Commander in Ganglur in Bijapur District in neighbouring Chhattisgarh between 2006 and 2010.
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October - 20 
Abu Jundal has said that he had seen United States (US) national David Headley while undergoing training in Muridke city of Lahore District in Punjab Province of Pakistan, reports The Times of India on October 20 (today). Jundal in his statement said
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Abu Jundal has said that he had seen United States (US) national David Headley while undergoing training in Muridke city of Lahore District in Punjab Province of Pakistan, reports The Times of India on October 20 (today). Jundal in his statement said "I used to often see a foreigner in the camp. One day, when I tried to ask someone who he was, I was told off for asking questions in the camp as Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Saeed during our first meeting had told me not to ask any questions or raise any doubts about the camp." He further stated that it was only in January 2010 that he learnt about Headley's arrest through the news.
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October - 20 
anticipating a solution for the Naga issue soon, Assam Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi on October 20 said that Assam would continue to oppose the NSCN-IM’s primary demand for territorial integration of Naga inhabited areas in the State, reports Time
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anticipating a solution for the Naga issue soon, Assam Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi on October 20 said that Assam would continue to oppose the NSCN-IM’s primary demand for territorial integration of Naga inhabited areas in the State, reports Times of India. Tarun Gogoi, however, is sympathetic to his Nagaland CM, Nephiu Rio's expectation of Central Government’s nod to at least the 'emotional integrity' of the Naga people.
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October - 20 
Assam Rifles personnel of 16th battalion searched Maokot hill area in Ukhrul District bordering Myanmar and arrested an alleged Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Paothang Khongsai. Eleven rounds of ammunition, six detonators, 6
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Assam Rifles personnel of 16th battalion searched Maokot hill area in Ukhrul District bordering Myanmar and arrested an alleged Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Paothang Khongsai. Eleven rounds of ammunition, six detonators, 600 gm of plastic explosives and some other explosive materials were recovered from his possession, Police said.
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October - 20 
Intelligence officials on October 20 sounded an alert that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were working on a strategy to open a new corridor between the states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand in the coming winter by taking advantage of fre
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Intelligence officials on October 20 sounded an alert that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were working on a strategy to open a new corridor between the states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand in the coming winter by taking advantage of freezing cold and foggy situation in the forested border region, reports Deccan Chronicle. A Senior Police officer requesting anonymity said, “We have received intelligence reports that the Maoists are planning to regain their ground in north Chhattisgarh regions bordering Jharkhand to open a new corridor between the two states. Security forces usually do not venture into the area in winter due to hostile climate”. According to him, after a long hibernation of almost half-a-decade since they were decimated in north Chhattisgarh, CPI-Maoists have again launched a move to enter the region. Reports reaching from several parts in the region said that the Maoists were trying to befriend with local tribals with various allurements. The locals have, however, so far spurned their overtures and even tipped the forces about their movements in the area.
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October - 20 
intelligence officials said the GNLA abducted the engineers with a motive to extort money from the company. “Yes , we have received some reports earlier on GNLA serving extortion notices to the company and following that we have provided the company
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intelligence officials said the GNLA abducted the engineers with a motive to extort money from the company. “Yes , we have received some reports earlier on GNLA serving extortion notices to the company and following that we have provided the company officials with ten Police personnel to guard them,” the Police Official said.
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October - 20 
Nagaland Post reports that following an extortion demand from a group of militants, all pharmaceutical shops at Lamlong bazaar, the biggest market in Manipur’s Imphal East District have been closed, causing immense inconveniences to the people of the
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Nagaland Post reports that following an extortion demand from a group of militants, all pharmaceutical shops at Lamlong bazaar, the biggest market in Manipur’s Imphal East District have been closed, causing immense inconveniences to the people of the district since the morning of October 20.
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October - 20 
one Mizo woman was arrested by Dimapur Police for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth over INR 300, 000 from Signal Bosti, Dimapur on October 20.
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one Mizo woman was arrested by Dimapur Police for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth over INR 300, 000 from Signal Bosti, Dimapur on October 20.
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October - 20 
Police recovered arms and ammunition from Panjannad forests in Kulgam District in the evening of October 20. The recoveries include one AK 47 rifle with Magazine, 130 AK rounds, three Chinese grenades, three kilogrammes of RDX and two detonators.
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Police recovered arms and ammunition from Panjannad forests in Kulgam District in the evening of October 20. The recoveries include one AK 47 rifle with Magazine, 130 AK rounds, three Chinese grenades, three kilogrammes of RDX and two detonators.
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October - 20 
State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 20 stated that the foreigners or infiltration was not the only major problem faced by the State as some quarters are trying to project it though he admitted that illegal foreigners were indeed present in th
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State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 20 stated that the foreigners or infiltration was not the only major problem faced by the State as some quarters are trying to project it though he admitted that illegal foreigners were indeed present in the State, reports Shillong Times. The CM announced this while releasing the White Paper on the illegal influx from Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries. Gogoi while providing the figures said, since 1985, 4,52,667 cases of suspected foreigners have been registered with Foreigners Tribunals in the state, of which 1,84,275 cases have been disposed. Out these, 61,774 foreigners have been declared as foreigners. Of these 32,537 cannot be deported since they came between 1966-71 (people who entered during this period cannot be deported. They were disfranchised for ten years after which they could get back the voting right if they get themselves registered).Of the remaining 29,237 declared foreigners’ only 2442 have been deported so far. The CM admitted that the deportation record has been poor and cited the absence of any extradition treaty with Bangladesh as the major impediment. “Bangladesh refuse to acknowledge that these foreigners are their citizens and even talk about involving a neutral party in settling citizenship issues of such people,” Gogoi said.
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October - 20 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted three engineers, identified as Manoj Kumar, Depak Kumar and A K Sharma, working for a Hyderabad-based road construction firm while they were travelling to Goalpara District in Assam th
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted three engineers, identified as Manoj Kumar, Depak Kumar and A K Sharma, working for a Hyderabad-based road construction firm while they were travelling to Goalpara District in Assam through the Rongjeng reserve forest in East Garo Hills District on October 20, reports The Shillong Times. Two other occupants of the vehicle, including the driver of the vehicle, who were freed unharmed. An operation has been launched in the area to secure the release of the engineers, Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) N Ramachandran said.
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October - 20 
Suspected militants on October 20 hurled a powerful grenade at the residence of a Municipality Commissioner, Soiraisam Binarani, at Thangmeiband area in Imphal West District but it failed to explode, reported Zee News. No outfit claimed responsibilit
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Suspected militants on October 20 hurled a powerful grenade at the residence of a Municipality Commissioner, Soiraisam Binarani, at Thangmeiband area in Imphal West District but it failed to explode, reported Zee News. No outfit claimed responsibility. The Police would investigate whether militants had made monetary demands on Binarani.
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October - 20 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were suspected to have abducted four persons, including a gramrakhi (village guard), in separate incidents in Malkangiri and Koraput Districts of Odisha on October 20, reports The Hindu. Accordi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were suspected to have abducted four persons, including a gramrakhi (village guard), in separate incidents in Malkangiri and Koraput Districts of Odisha on October 20, reports The Hindu. According to Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhilesh Singh, the abducted persons were Daya Chalan, who was earlier a member of Maoist organisation and Laxman Pangi, a gramrakhi. It was alleged that Daya was involved in extortion in the name of Maoists. He allegedly misappropriated the amount which irked the Maoists. Armed Maoists went to the house of the gramrakhi at Badadural village and took him away with them. SP Singh said both these abductions seemed to be the handiwork of a single group. Till the evening of October 21, there was no information regarding the abducted persons. In Koraput District, two persons, including a woman, were suspected to have been abducted by Maoists from Ankadeli. When contacted, the Koraput District Police sources did not confirm it saying investigation was on. But localites claimed that both the persons were abducted by armed Maoists. The persons who were suspected to have been abducted from Ankadeli area included a woman J. Raut, who was involved in liquor trading and an official of APGENCO – P.V. Prabhakar, posted at Macchkund Hydel power project. The woman had in the past received threats from Maoists.
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October - 20 
The Indian Express on October 20 (today) quoting officials of Special Cell of Delhi Police reports that on August 1, 2012 the three Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists travelled by a Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus from Kasarwad
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The Indian Express on October 20 (today) quoting officials of Special Cell of Delhi Police reports that on August 1, 2012 the three Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists travelled by a Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus from Kasarwadi (Maharashtra) to Jangli Maharaj Road (Maharashtra) to orchestrate the serial blasts. They were carrying Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the bus, Police added. SN Srivastva, Special Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), Delhi, told, "The suspects took public bus service to reach the site of their target."
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October - 20 
The Indian Express on October 20 (today) reported that another witness, a youth from Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, who deposed before the Court said that he used to live in Beed District earlier and had seen Baig working with terror suspect Abu
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The Indian Express on October 20 (today) reported that another witness, a youth from Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, who deposed before the Court said that he used to live in Beed District earlier and had seen Baig working with terror suspect Abu Jundal in 2006, the prime suspect in the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks case.
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October - 20 
The Pakistan Army and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) are coercing Kashmiri militants based in Pakistan occupied-Kashmir (PoK) to fight alongside the Taliban against NATO troops in tribal areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, Deccan Herald reporte
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The Pakistan Army and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) are coercing Kashmiri militants based in Pakistan occupied-Kashmir (PoK) to fight alongside the Taliban against NATO troops in tribal areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, Deccan Herald reported on October 20. The revelations were made by dozens of militants who returned to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) via Nepal and other routes during de-briefing by the Police and Indian intelligence agencies, sources said. “More than 150 Kashmiri militants have been sent to Waziristan and other tribal areas to fight alongside the Taliban against NATO troops. Kashmiri militants are being handled by Yousuf Baloch and Bakht Zaman – two Al Badr commanders – in Waziristan,” an unnamed senior intelligence officer stated. A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, who recently surrendered before the State Police, revealed that he opted to return after he was forced to go to Waziristan. “The militant told his chief that he will go to Kashmir instead of Waziristan as he feared death there. On arriving, he surrendered,” the officer added. In August, a Kashmiri militant ‘commander’ Ahsan Aziz was one of several terrorists killed in a US drone strike in the Shawal Valley in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). “After the killing of Aziz, most of the Kashmiri militants based in PoK are hesitant to go to Waziristan and other tribal areas to fight against NATO troops,” sources said and added that most of them belong to North Kashmir. Intelligence sources said there are about 3,000 to 4,000 Kashmiri militants stranded in and around Muzaffarabad.
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October - 20 
three militants were arrested and explosives, including 250 gram RDX, seized from them in separate counter insurgency operations by Police Commandos and Paramilitary Forces, reported Business Standard. Commandos, attached to Imphal West District poli
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three militants were arrested and explosives, including 250 gram RDX, seized from them in separate counter insurgency operations by Police Commandos and Paramilitary Forces, reported Business Standard. Commandos, attached to Imphal West District police, launched a search operation at Tera Sapam Leirak area in the periphery of Imphal town following reports of movement of some suspected ultras in the District. During the search operations, an alleged militant identified as Lairenjam Sanjit (38) who was allegedly trying to assemble an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was arrested along with 250 gram of RDX, soldering paste, electric soldering rod, one multimetre and 2 ft wire.
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October - 20 
Two persons were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a Maoist Jan Adalat held in Gumla District of Jharkhand on October 20, reports Daily Bhaskar. Maoists went to Jori, Banalat Jaritaand and Kaththokwa villages and he
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Two persons were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a Maoist Jan Adalat held in Gumla District of Jharkhand on October 20, reports Daily Bhaskar. Maoists went to Jori, Banalat Jaritaand and Kaththokwa villages and held Jan Adalats to deliver justice. They began with 13 persons who were accused of being Police informers. The 13 persons were brutally assaulted and two of them sustained serious injuries. Police have sent the two persons to Ranchi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Hospital. Later, Rajdev Kherwar and Lakshan Lohra were found to have stolen goats. The Maoists, then, cut their limbs and later hacked them to death.
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October - 20 
Unidentified assailants killed a civilian, identified as Hari Thapa (27), at a coalmine located in Kwe near Jarain village under Khliehriat Police Station in East Jaintia hills District of Meghalaya on October 20, reports Shillong Times.
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Unidentified assailants killed a civilian, identified as Hari Thapa (27), at a coalmine located in Kwe near Jarain village under Khliehriat Police Station in East Jaintia hills District of Meghalaya on October 20, reports Shillong Times.
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October - 20 
a handcuffed unidentified tortured dead body of a youth was found from within the jurisdiction of Ferozabad Police Station in PECHS area.
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a handcuffed unidentified tortured dead body of a youth was found from within the jurisdiction of Ferozabad Police Station in PECHS area.
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October - 20 
Families of eight local labourers who were allegedly abducted by Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants led by Mangal Bagh in Badh Pir area of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for ransom over eight months back, setting deadline till Eid-ul-Azha (Muslim fe
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Families of eight local labourers who were allegedly abducted by Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants led by Mangal Bagh in Badh Pir area of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for ransom over eight months back, setting deadline till Eid-ul-Azha (Muslim festival of Eid), demanded their early recovery at a demonstration in Muzaffargarh District on October 20, reported Dawn. The members of workers’ families gathering in front of the District Press Club said the militants who had been demanding PKR 50 million for the release of captives, had brought down the ransom amount to PKR 30 million in their latest message. They said despite registration of a case against ‘unidentified’ accused by Badh Pir Police, the authorities had failed to recover their relatives who were under serious threat of being executed if ransom was not paid before Eid.
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October - 20 
Frontier Corps (FC) claimed to have defused an anti-tank mine and 25 kilogram explosives planted in the Chat Barzain area of Pheela Bagh along a road in Dera Bugti District.
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Frontier Corps (FC) claimed to have defused an anti-tank mine and 25 kilogram explosives planted in the Chat Barzain area of Pheela Bagh along a road in Dera Bugti District.
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October - 20 
Grossman also held talks with Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar that focused on a “wide range of issues of mutual interest particularly Pakistan-US relations and the regional situation”, according to an official statement. “They also expressed the c
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Grossman also held talks with Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar that focused on a “wide range of issues of mutual interest particularly Pakistan-US relations and the regional situation”, according to an official statement. “They also expressed the commitment to continue to work together in support of Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process and for progress and stability in the country,” said the statement.
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October - 20 
Police on October 20 found an unidentified dead body Jangle Bagh area in the precincts of Sariab Police Station in Quetta, reported Daily Times.
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Police on October 20 found an unidentified dead body Jangle Bagh area in the precincts of Sariab Police Station in Quetta, reported Daily Times.
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October - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead two militants in retaliatory attack after militants attacked a security checkpost near Machas Camp in Miranshah, the headquarter of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 20, r
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead two militants in retaliatory attack after militants attacked a security checkpost near Machas Camp in Miranshah, the headquarter of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 20, reports Dawn. SFs started shelling targeting militant hideouts in Machas Camp area, injuring three children and two women. Also, a student, identified as Zabihullah, and a woman suffered wounds when another shell hit their houses.
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October - 20 
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is urging the White House to approve significant expansion of its fleet of armed drones that the Agency uses to target suspected militant targets, Daily Times quoting The Washington Post reported on October 20 (t
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is urging the White House to approve significant expansion of its fleet of armed drones that the Agency uses to target suspected militant targets, Daily Times quoting The Washington Post reported on October 20 (today). The report said the move would extend the spy service’s decade-long transformation into a Paramilitary Force. The report, which cites unnamed United States (US) officials, says the proposal by the CIA Director David H Petraeus would bolster the Agency’s ability to sustain its campaigns of lethal strikes in Pakistan and Yemen. If approved, the CIA could add as many as 10 drones, the officials said, to an inventory that has ranged between 30 and 35 over the past few years, The Washington Post said.
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October - 20 
Three people, including owner of the CD shop, Bashir Khan, was injured when a blast occurred at Scheme Chowk in the limits of Badbher Police Station Peshawar on October 20, reports Dawn. An official of Badbher Police Station said preparations had be
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Three people, including owner of the CD shop, Bashir Khan, was injured when a blast occurred at Scheme Chowk in the limits of Badbher Police Station Peshawar on October 20, reports Dawn. An official of Badbher Police Station said preparations had been made for an operation against militants in the outskirts of Peshawar and additional police force with heavy weapons had been deployed at the most sensitive checkposts for timely response to future attacks.
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October - 20 
two bombs planted by suspected militants along Bara-Shaikhan Road in Peshawar exploded. A Police official said it was a very sensitive area, where Policemen had a heavy deployment to block entry of suspected militants from adjoining Khyber Agency. He
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two bombs planted by suspected militants along Bara-Shaikhan Road in Peshawar exploded. A Police official said it was a very sensitive area, where Policemen had a heavy deployment to block entry of suspected militants from adjoining Khyber Agency. He said police seemed to be the target of the blasts but they missed it.
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October - 20 
Two people, including an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) Muttahida Organising Committee (MOC), were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 20, reported Daily Times. An activist of MQM’s MOC, identified as Muhammad
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Two people, including an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) Muttahida Organising Committee (MOC), were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 20, reported Daily Times. An activist of MQM’s MOC, identified as Muhammad Aqeel (30), was shot dead near his house the precincts of Awami Colony Police Station at Korangi.
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October - 20 
United States (US) Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman on October 20 said that it was up to Pakistan to take any decision on military operation in North Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. “No, I am here to continue the conve
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United States (US) Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman on October 20 said that it was up to Pakistan to take any decision on military operation in North Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. “No, I am here to continue the conversation we have been having with Pakistani leaders over the past several months,” US Special Envoy said, adding, “On (the) particular question of North Waziristan (offensive) or any other question, that is the decision for the Government of Pakistan and solely for the Government of Pakistan”. The Envoy, however, declined to comment on the issue of US drone strikes, saying “it is not a topic of conversation for me”. “What I would like to say is that Pakistanis and Americans can stand up together and declare the end of al Qaeda in this region. That would be a great joint strategic effort and that I hope will come soon.” The US diplomat said the relationship between the two countries was “certainly back on track if you compare it with last year”. “What draws our countries together in this multi-faceted relationship is the fact that we are both victims of terrorism,” which is a scourge and “let us fight it together”.
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October - 20 
Leaders of the ruling coalition Government have agreed to keep all options open to forge consensus among political parties, reported Nepal News on October 20. Meeting of the leaders discussed whether the coalition should press for reinstating the Con
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Leaders of the ruling coalition Government have agreed to keep all options open to forge consensus among political parties, reported Nepal News on October 20. Meeting of the leaders discussed whether the coalition should press for reinstating the Constituent Assembly (CA) or opt for fresh elections. The leaders have also assigned Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to hold talks with other political forces.
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October - 20 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's political advisor Devendra Poudel on October 20 said his party was ready to quit the Government provided there was an agreement between the parties to resurrect the CA.
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's political advisor Devendra Poudel on October 20 said his party was ready to quit the Government provided there was an agreement between the parties to resurrect the CA.
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October - 20 
Dhaka Metropolitan Police said on October 20 that they are investigating whether the Bangladeshi man charged with trying to blow up the Federal Reserve building in New York had connections with radical groups in Bangladesh, reports The Independent. T
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Dhaka Metropolitan Police said on October 20 that they are investigating whether the Bangladeshi man charged with trying to blow up the Federal Reserve building in New York had connections with radical groups in Bangladesh, reports The Independent. The Police said detectives on October 21 will visit North South University in Dhaka where Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis studied before going to the United States. They will interview teachers, classmates and school officials. Detectives have already visited Nafis' village, where they found no evidence of ties with radical groups. Nafis was arrested Wednesday in an FBI sting operation. A criminal complaint says he made several attempts to blow up a fake 1,000-pound (454-kilogram) car bomb near the Federal Reserve
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October - 21 
A tribal civilian was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Bandhugaon Police Station area in Koraput District of Odisha on October 21, reports The Hindu. The bullet wound body of the deceased Gumpha Kadraka (50) was
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A tribal civilian was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Bandhugaon Police Station area in Koraput District of Odisha on October 21, reports The Hindu. The bullet wound body of the deceased Gumpha Kadraka (50) was recovered near Nilabadi on Bandhugaon-Rayagada road the next day morning. Gumpha was resident of Gurumeda village. It was suspected that some armed Maoists had used force to take him with them and later killed him. Through handwritten letters left at the spot of murder Maoist leader Daya alias T. Krishna Murty, who heads the Srikakulam-Koraput division of Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of Maoists had claimed his hand in the killing. Three hand written letters were found near the body of the deceased. One of these letters was in the letterhead of Maoists while the others were on plain paper. Through them Maoists had claimed that the deceased had been killed as he was a Police informer.
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October - 21 
Abu Jundal, one of the accused in the 26 November, 2008 Mumbai attacks case (26/11), was brought to Ahmadabad by a team of State Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on October 21.
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Abu Jundal, one of the accused in the 26 November, 2008 Mumbai attacks case (26/11), was brought to Ahmadabad by a team of State Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on October 21.
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October - 21 
against the backdrop of recent meetings held between Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) with central leaders and also chief minister of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh with the union home minister for solution to the Naga political issue, United Committee M
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against the backdrop of recent meetings held between Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) with central leaders and also chief minister of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh with the union home minister for solution to the Naga political issue, United Committee Manipur (UCM) has cautioned that it was prepared to demand the “pre-merger status of Manipur” if the agreement disturbed the “unity of Manipur or its territorial integrity”, reports Nagaland Post on October 21.
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October - 21 
BSF troops posted at border outposts of Kuliang and Umkiang in East Jaintia Hills District have arrested 32 Bangladeshi illegal immigrants and one Bangladeshi tout. SFs recovered INR 332,200 from the illegal immigrants and INR 36,000 from the tout. 1
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BSF troops posted at border outposts of Kuliang and Umkiang in East Jaintia Hills District have arrested 32 Bangladeshi illegal immigrants and one Bangladeshi tout. SFs recovered INR 332,200 from the illegal immigrants and INR 36,000 from the tout. 16 cell phones worth INR 32,000 with 13 Indian and 6 Bangladeshi SIM cards, garments and miscellaneous items worth INR 13,700 were also recovered from their possession.
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October - 21 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 21 said although Army has expressed reservations for the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, he would continue his efforts for the withdrawal of the Act in phases especially fr
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 21 said although Army has expressed reservations for the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, he would continue his efforts for the withdrawal of the Act in phases especially from the areas where Army is not involved in fighting militancy. Saying that situation is almost normal with stray militant incidents he stressed that time is ripe for revocation of AFSPA.
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October - 21 
Daily Excelsior on October 21 reported that to prevent attacks on Srinagar and National Highway from LeT, which had made base in the outskirts of Srinagar, Army has set up a camp in village Chattergam in Budgam District. The decision to set up the se
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Daily Excelsior on October 21 reported that to prevent attacks on Srinagar and National Highway from LeT, which had made base in the outskirts of Srinagar, Army has set up a camp in village Chattergam in Budgam District. The decision to set up the security camp in the outskirts of Srinagar was taken in a review meeting held on July 8, 2012. There was a small Army camp in a private house in the village before it was closed down three years ago after the improvement in the security situation in South and Central Kashmir
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October - 21 
Delhi Police on October 21 prepared a list of 460 important places that may be attacked by Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists during Diwali (festival of lights), reports The Times of India. The list includes 460 places, including the residences of VVI
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Delhi Police on October 21 prepared a list of 460 important places that may be attacked by Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists during Diwali (festival of lights), reports The Times of India. The list includes 460 places, including the residences of VVIPs and dignitaries like the Prime Minister (PM) and the President, iconic buildings like India Gate, markets like Paharganj, Sarojini Nagar and Connaught Place, most Metro stations, etc. IM and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have threatened to blow up important places around Diwali.
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October - 21 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on October 21 demanded withdrawal of armed forces and its political machineries from the State. HNLC also demanded that the Government of India should repatriate all the Bengali Hindus from the Hynniewtr
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on October 21 demanded withdrawal of armed forces and its political machineries from the State. HNLC also demanded that the Government of India should repatriate all the Bengali Hindus from the Hynniewtrep soil who had been granted the status of refugees since 1971.
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October - 21 
India is unlikely to permit a Pakistani Judicial Commission to visit India again to cross examine the Mumbai terror attack (26/11) witnesses unless National Investigation Agency (NIA) team is allowed to go to Pakistan first and determines the necessi
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India is unlikely to permit a Pakistani Judicial Commission to visit India again to cross examine the Mumbai terror attack (26/11) witnesses unless National Investigation Agency (NIA) team is allowed to go to Pakistan first and determines the necessity of such an exercise, reports The Press Trust of India on October 21. India wants to send a team of NIA to Pakistan to examine the material evidence collected against the 26 November, 2008 Mumbai attacks case (26/11) prime accused including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others against whom the trial is going on in a court in Rawalpindi. "Unless the NIA team is allowed to visit Pakistan and understand the necessity of the second visit of the Pakistani judicial commission to India, it is difficult for us to say anything now," an official said.
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October - 21 
Jundal revealed how Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officer Major Sameer Ali had a long conversation with Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, chief operational commander of LeT, a few hours before the attack, reports The Hindustan Times. Jundal said
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Jundal revealed how Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officer Major Sameer Ali had a long conversation with Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, chief operational commander of LeT, a few hours before the attack, reports The Hindustan Times. Jundal said LeT commander Muzzamil alias Yusuf had an extremely close connection with an ISI officer, Colonel Hamza. He said the Colonel was about 5 feet 9 inches tall, had an attractive personality and had has a close resemblance to Bollywood actor Aamir Khan.
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October - 21 
Locals of Thangmeiband Watham Leirak (Imphal West District), on October 21, staged a sit in protest at the residence of the councillor of Ward No 1 Imphal Municipal Council, Soraijam Binarani Devi, against the grenade attack on the councillor’s resid
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Locals of Thangmeiband Watham Leirak (Imphal West District), on October 21, staged a sit in protest at the residence of the councillor of Ward No 1 Imphal Municipal Council, Soraijam Binarani Devi, against the grenade attack on the councillor’s residence on October 20, reports Kanglaonline.
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October - 21 
Maoists are reported to have launched a massive recruitment drive in Malkangiri and Koraput District where sustained Police operations had depleted their cadre strength, reported The Telegraph on October 21. In the past few weeks, camps have been org
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Maoists are reported to have launched a massive recruitment drive in Malkangiri and Koraput District where sustained Police operations had depleted their cadre strength, reported The Telegraph on October 21. In the past few weeks, camps have been organised in the inaccessible “cut-off” area of Malkangiri District and in parts of Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon blocks of Koraput. Some of these camps, where the new recruits were also subjected to indoctrination in the Maoist ideology, were attended by a large number of tribal youths who have been driven into the lap of the Maoists by unemployment. “The tribals are promised money and weapons, which makes them fall for the offer of the Maoists. The Odisha government has been able to do little about it,” said an officer on anonymity.
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October - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants from Rajaju area of South West Khasi Hills District.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants from Rajaju area of South West Khasi Hills District.
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October - 21 
Security has been tightened on the India-Bangladesh border to thwart any terror attack in Tripura and Assam during the Durga Puja festival, report Times of India on October 21.ccording to intelligence reports, militants try to sneak into the northeas
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Security has been tightened on the India-Bangladesh border to thwart any terror attack in Tripura and Assam during the Durga Puja festival, report Times of India on October 21.ccording to intelligence reports, militants try to sneak into the northeast from across the border to create trouble during the festival, a senior Border Security Force officer (BSF) says.
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October - 21 
SFs arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of the KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Mairembam Jogindro alias Pabung, on October 21 from Moirang Khunau of Bishnupur District. He revealed that he is involved in tax collection and works under S
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SFs arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of the KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Mairembam Jogindro alias Pabung, on October 21 from Moirang Khunau of Bishnupur District. He revealed that he is involved in tax collection and works under Samananda who is a senior leader in KCP-MC.
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October - 21 
SFs have launched an operation in western Meghalaya to rescue five people, including three road engineers of a Hyderabad-based road construction company abducted by GNLA. The engineers were abducted on October 20 while two ginger traders were abducte
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SFs have launched an operation in western Meghalaya to rescue five people, including three road engineers of a Hyderabad-based road construction company abducted by GNLA. The engineers were abducted on October 20 while two ginger traders were abducted on October 19.
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October - 21 
survey of border areas between Bangladesh and India will start on November 2012 this was decided in a sector-level meeting of senior officials of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) at Sutarkandi in Karimganj District, re
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survey of border areas between Bangladesh and India will start on November 2012 this was decided in a sector-level meeting of senior officials of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) at Sutarkandi in Karimganj District, reports Times of India. Further, exchange of enclaves was finalized in the agreement, which involved the "disputed" area measuring 5.374 kilometer in Assam alone - 2.874 kilometer in Lathitila-Dumabari and Madanpur-Polatol in Karimganj District and 2.5 kilometer in Boroibari in Dhubri District. According to the protocol, 94.6 acre of land in Lalthila and 299.04 acre in Pallathal of Karimganj, which had been in adverse possession of Bangladesh since 1965, had also been ceded away to Bangladesh. The state lost a village, Boraibari in Dhubri, covering an area of 189.06 acre.
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October - 21 
The Sangai Express reports on October 21 that, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has clarified that it did not have any link with non Naga valley based outfits including United National Liberation Front (UNLF).
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The Sangai Express reports on October 21 that, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has clarified that it did not have any link with non Naga valley based outfits including United National Liberation Front (UNLF).
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October - 21 
The Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 21 said that there is credible intelligence of Pakistan trying to stir up trouble in India by helping terrorists to infiltrate into the country, according to The Hindu. “We have credible informat
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The Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on October 21 said that there is credible intelligence of Pakistan trying to stir up trouble in India by helping terrorists to infiltrate into the country, according to The Hindu. “We have credible information that Pakistan is helping terrorists to enter our territory. We have intelligence inputs. But we are alert,” he added.
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October - 21 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a ‘divisional commander’, identified as Muzamil Amin Dar alias Urfi alias Abu Hushaam, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in Shallapora locality of Sopore in Baramulla District on October 21, repor
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a ‘divisional commander’, identified as Muzamil Amin Dar alias Urfi alias Abu Hushaam, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in Shallapora locality of Sopore in Baramulla District on October 21, reports Daily Excelsior. The other slain militant was identified as Abdullah Shaheen, a Pakistani resident. Inspector General of Police (IGP, Kashmir), S M Sahai said that Muzamil was involved in hatching a conspiracy to bomb Delhi markets. With the two killings, the operation that was launched on October 20 ended. On October 20, SFs had launched a search operation in the area after a tip off about the presence of two top LeT ‘commanders’. The militants opened fire from a house resulting into an encounter. One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was injured in the initial fire. SFs later rescued about 60-70 civilians, including women and children, who were trapped in the encounter and halted the operation in the night. The operation was resumed in the morning of October 21 as SFs tried to storm the target house, triggering an encounter. An Army trooper and Policeman were injured during the initial gun battle in the morning. The intermittent firing continued till afternoon in which both the militants were killed. Three houses in which these two militants were hiding during the encounter were raised to rubble while over a dozen of houses were partially damaged in the gunfight
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October - 21 
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde expressed concern at unabated infiltration from Bangladesh and said security would be stepped up further along the porous international border. He added, ‘We will beef up security measures further and ensure th
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde expressed concern at unabated infiltration from Bangladesh and said security would be stepped up further along the porous international border. He added, ‘We will beef up security measures further and ensure that infiltration is checked to the maximum level possible. ‘The Union minister said alternate measures like flood lighting was being contemplated in areas where border fencing is not feasible.
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October - 21 
Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA), Sushil Kumar Shinde, on October 21 criticised Pakistan for fomenting terror in India, accusing the neighbour of helping infiltration bids into Indian Territory and organising attacks on military convoys in Ja
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Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA), Sushil Kumar Shinde, on October 21 criticised Pakistan for fomenting terror in India, accusing the neighbour of helping infiltration bids into Indian Territory and organising attacks on military convoys in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to spread fear, reports The Times of India on October 22. He told reporters on October 21 "We have information that Pakistan is helping terrorists to enter our territory. We have intelligence inputs. But we are alert".
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October - 21 
a cadre of ASWJ, identified as Kamaluddin 29, was killed within the jurisdiction of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station near Rab Medical Centre, Gulshan-e-Iqbal. Kamal belonged to the Bengali community.
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a cadre of ASWJ, identified as Kamaluddin 29, was killed within the jurisdiction of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station near Rab Medical Centre, Gulshan-e-Iqbal. Kamal belonged to the Bengali community.
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October - 21 
a dead of a man, identified as that of Amir Khan (23), was found within the limits of Awami Colony Police Station in Korangi graveyard.
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a dead of a man, identified as that of Amir Khan (23), was found within the limits of Awami Colony Police Station in Korangi graveyard.
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October - 21 
a deal between Pakistan and the US regarding a new bilateral commission to lure Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table was finalised during US special envoy to Pakistan Marc Grossman’s visit to Islamabad. Details of the proposed commission were not
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a deal between Pakistan and the US regarding a new bilateral commission to lure Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table was finalised during US special envoy to Pakistan Marc Grossman’s visit to Islamabad. Details of the proposed commission were not immediately available, although sources disclose that the two countries will identify groups for reconciliation and facilitate smooth transition of power following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Moazzam Ali Khan said the two countries were working on ‘several proposals’ on the future of Afghanistan but would not go into specifics.
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October - 21 
At least eight militants were killed and six others injured during an operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Mamoonzai and Khadezai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 21, reports Daily Times. Security offic
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At least eight militants were killed and six others injured during an operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Mamoonzai and Khadezai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 21, reports Daily Times. Security officials said that the SFs conducted the operation in Mamoonzai and Khadezai area and destroyed four hideouts of the militants. “Eight militants were killed and six others were injured in operation,” they added.
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October - 21 
Baloch Republican Party (BRP) Central Secretary Doctor Bashir Azeem told The Express Tribune on October 21 that his Party Chief Nawabzada Brahmdagh Bugti had already made it clear that they would never accept any invitation from the Government for di
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Baloch Republican Party (BRP) Central Secretary Doctor Bashir Azeem told The Express Tribune on October 21 that his Party Chief Nawabzada Brahmdagh Bugti had already made it clear that they would never accept any invitation from the Government for dialogue on the Balochistan issue. “I can tell you on behalf of Brahmdagh Bugti, Commander of the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) Doctor Allah Nazar and (Dubai-based exile Baloch nationalist leader) Harbiyar Marri, that talking to the Government is out of the question … President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf or any other official are not in a position to take any decision on the crisis,” said Azeem, who is also Brahamdagh’s spokesperson. “Everybody knows who is calling the shots in Balochistan … Talks are possible but only on our agenda – independence. If the army is at all serious about having talks with us, it will have to recognise our agenda,” he added.
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October - 21 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik had suggested that a Parliamentary Committee should be formed to hold talks with Baloch leaders. Azeem dismissed the Interior Minister, saying his statement carried no value as he’s known for “overstepping his authority
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik had suggested that a Parliamentary Committee should be formed to hold talks with Baloch leaders. Azeem dismissed the Interior Minister, saying his statement carried no value as he’s known for “overstepping his authority”. Azeem further said, “Those who are serious about talks should approach Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri (Harbiyar’s father) in Karachi as he is the only Baloch leader in Pakistan who can take any decision on the Balochistan conflict … I don’t know whether Nawab Marri is willing to enter into dialogue with the Army or the Government. However, the solution is in the hands of Nawab Marri.”
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October - 21 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested at least nine suspected men in separate targeted raids and recovered weapons, hand grenades, ammunition and uniforms of LEAs from their possession. The identities of the suspected men were not
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested at least nine suspected men in separate targeted raids and recovered weapons, hand grenades, ammunition and uniforms of LEAs from their possession. The identities of the suspected men were not disclosed as they were taken to undisclosed location.
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October - 21 
Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on October 21 said that his party will approach Supreme Court if needed. Wound up in one of the country’s most high-profile scandals, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz made its inte
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Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on October 21 said that his party will approach Supreme Court if needed. Wound up in one of the country’s most high-profile scandals, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz made its intentions clear – it will not go down without a fight, reports The Express Tribune.
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October - 21 
on October 21, US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Marc Grossman told a private television channel in Kabul that Washington recognised the Durand Line as the international border between the two countries. The same day, Afghanistan
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on October 21, US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Marc Grossman told a private television channel in Kabul that Washington recognised the Durand Line as the international border between the two countries. The same day, Afghanistan’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs issued a statement, saying the Kabul Government “rejects and considers irrelevant any statement by anyone about the legal status of this line”.
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October - 21 
Pakistan is reported to have sought extradition of Maulvi Fazlullah who led the brief Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) occupation of Swat and fled to Afghanistan after a military operation in the valley, reports Dawn. Television channels quoted diplo
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Pakistan is reported to have sought extradition of Maulvi Fazlullah who led the brief Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) occupation of Swat and fled to Afghanistan after a military operation in the valley, reports Dawn. Television channels quoted diplomatic sources as saying on October 21-night that Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar made the demand during a meeting with US Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan Marc Grossman. Mrs Khar urged the US envoy to put pressure on Afghanistan to hand over Fazlullah to Pakistan. She said that the TTP Swat ‘chief’ was hiding in an Afghan area close to Pakistani borders and his aides had launched several attacks on military posts in Dir, Chitral and other areas of Pakistan. Fazlullah, also known as Mullah Radio, was involved in cross-border attacks on Pakistan and was suspected of having organised the attack on young student activist Malala Yousufzai in Swat, the TV channels quoted the foreign minister to have informed Mr Grossman.
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October - 21 
Police recovered six rocket shells in Sari Kallay area. Police called Bomb Disposal Squad to safely defuse the shells.
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Police recovered six rocket shells in Sari Kallay area. Police called Bomb Disposal Squad to safely defuse the shells.
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October - 21 
President Asif Ali Zardari said on October 21 that the opposition was not in a mood for negotiations to forge a common stance on key national issues, including a military operation in North Waziristan, reports Dawn. “In the present situation, it appe
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President Asif Ali Zardari said on October 21 that the opposition was not in a mood for negotiations to forge a common stance on key national issues, including a military operation in North Waziristan, reports Dawn. “In the present situation, it appears that it is futile to talk about consensus with the opposition parties,” he said while addressing the concluding session of a conference organised by the South Asian Free Media Association at the presidency on ‘media, militancy and fair elections’. The president asserted that the war against terrorism would be fought with national accord. “We agree that we need to act against militants, but today we don’t have consensus,” he said. “Before we launch any operation against the militants, we will have to analyse our capability to deal with their retaliatory moves. We agree that we need to act against militants, but are we ready for a possible blowback?” he asked. “There is need to have consensus through the policy of reconciliation to achieve the desired results in the war against terror and ensure peace and security. “If we don’t reconcile amongst ourselves we cannot reconcile with other countries,” he added.
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October - 21 
The owner of a travel agency was injured seriously and his driver was killed when unidentified militants on motorcycle attacked his car in Haleemzai area of Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 21, re
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The owner of a travel agency was injured seriously and his driver was killed when unidentified militants on motorcycle attacked his car in Haleemzai area of Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 21, reports Dawn. Police said that the motorcyclists chased the car of Haji Mohammad Ali, the owner of the travel agency, when he was going home. They opened indiscriminate firing on his car near Haleemzai, killing his driver Abdur Rehman, a resident Mian Qilla, on the spot, they said.
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October - 21 
The PML-N on October 21 raised serious reservations about the Agency’s credibility and demanded that an independent commission be set up to investigate the case, reports The Express Tribune. “We are ready to be held accountable, but [we] do not trust
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The PML-N on October 21 raised serious reservations about the Agency’s credibility and demanded that an independent commission be set up to investigate the case, reports The Express Tribune. “We are ready to be held accountable, but [we] do not trust the FIA. Therefore, investigations should be conducted by an independent commission,” Chaudhry Nisar said.
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October - 21 
the PPP has sought that Supreme Court should not only identify more recipients of funds from ISI but also slap fine on them, reports Dawn. PPP Secretary General Jehangir Badr said he was satisfied with the Supreme Court verdict in the Asghar Khan cas
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the PPP has sought that Supreme Court should not only identify more recipients of funds from ISI but also slap fine on them, reports Dawn. PPP Secretary General Jehangir Badr said he was satisfied with the Supreme Court verdict in the Asghar Khan case but stressed the court should also pinpoint the offices the beneficiaries of the rigged 1990 elections illegally occupied and the benefits they got because of their positions. He also demanded compensation for the candidates who lost in the 1990 polls apparently because of use of ISI funds by their political opponents. In addition, legal experts are of the opinion that coming days may witness intensification in political polarisation. The Supreme Court verdict, which censured Aslam Beg and Asad Durrani for rigging the 1990 elections and directed the PPP Government to investigate the politicians named in the scam through the FIA, has divided public opinion across the country. The experts said, the ruling PPP and the opposition PML-N would get involved in further mudslinging. They also criticised the judgment which, according to them, had pitted the two major political parties against each other, instead of addressing the real issue of military’s repeated interferences in politics.
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October - 21 
Three persons, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 21, reported Daily Times. In the first incident, an activist of MQM,
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Three persons, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on October 21, reported Daily Times. In the first incident, an activist of MQM, identified as Muhammad Faheem (22), was shot dead at Masjid-e-Talha gate within the precincts of Bilala Colony Police Station in New Karachi area. The victim was the ex-member of Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) and lately linked with MQM.
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October - 21 
Three persons, including two children, were injured when unidentified armed militants opened fire at a house in Sarikoran area of Panjgur District of Balochistan on October 21, reports Daily Times. The assailants managed to escape.
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Three persons, including two children, were injured when unidentified armed militants opened fire at a house in Sarikoran area of Panjgur District of Balochistan on October 21, reports Daily Times. The assailants managed to escape.
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October - 21 
Local leaders of the UCPN-M in Palpa have allegedly threatened the journalists at Radio Paschimanchal demanding that they shut the station immediately. The UCPN-M cadres are exerting pressure to stop the operation ever since the Communist Party of Ne
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Local leaders of the UCPN-M in Palpa have allegedly threatened the journalists at Radio Paschimanchal demanding that they shut the station immediately. The UCPN-M cadres are exerting pressure to stop the operation ever since the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) activists took over the management.
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October - 21 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said on October 21 that the party would take an initiative to break the constitutional and political deadlock afflicting the political spectrum in the country, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal claime
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said on October 21 that the party would take an initiative to break the constitutional and political deadlock afflicting the political spectrum in the country, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal claimed that that the party will take an initiative during Dashain (religious festival) holidays to forge consensus among parties on the thorny issues attached to the constitution-drafting process , CA’s fate, national unity Government , federalism, among others.
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October - 21 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested eight cadres of the banned militant outfit Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) from PTI Road in Barguna District on October 21, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Jalal Uddin, Hanif Hawlader, Mazarul, Mozammel Haque, Saji
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested eight cadres of the banned militant outfit Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) from PTI Road in Barguna District on October 21, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Jalal Uddin, Hanif Hawlader, Mazarul, Mozammel Haque, Sajib Sheikh, Rajib, Salman Khan and Oliullah of Barguna. Huge jihadi books and CDs were also recovered from their possession.
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October - 21 
the Sri Lankan Government is considering repealing the Provincial Council System (PCS) that was established under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution to devolve power, reports Sinhala Weekly Divaina on October 21. The Government is under pressure
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the Sri Lankan Government is considering repealing the Provincial Council System (PCS) that was established under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution to devolve power, reports Sinhala Weekly Divaina on October 21. The Government is under pressure from both inside and outside to repeal the PCS since the 13th Amendment has become a threat to the unity of the country. Organizations and individuals supporting the Government have pointed out that a 19th Amendment to the Constitution can be brought to decentralize the power and abolish the 13th Amendment since the Government has a two-third majority. The PCs was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 13th Amendment to the Constitution in 1987 as a requirement of the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord signed between India and Sri Lanka to end the civil war.
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October - 21 
The Sri Lankan Government on October 21 has commenced hearing cases of former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) members in two of the four special courts set up for that purpose, reports Colombo Page. Justice Ministry Secretary Kamalini de Silv
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The Sri Lankan Government on October 21 has commenced hearing cases of former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) members in two of the four special courts set up for that purpose, reports Colombo Page. Justice Ministry Secretary Kamalini de Silva said that two courts have been established in Mannar and Vavuniya Districts to expedite the hearing of cases against LTTE suspects. She noted that two more courts are to be established in Anuradhapura and Colombo Districts for the purpose. The Government in May had informed parliament that there were some 359 LTTE suspects in local prisons and 309 cases have to be heard.
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October - 22 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gote Wanga (30), was arrested by a joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during a combing operation from a forest area near Timirguda village in Bijapu
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gote Wanga (30), was arrested by a joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during a combing operation from a forest area near Timirguda village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 22, reports NDTV. Wanga admitted that he had been operating with the Maoists for the last two years and was also involved in a dacoity in the area, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agarwal said.
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October - 22 
Another employee of hotel Silver Star in Srinagar succumbed to injuries in the morning of October 22 raising the death toll to two in the shootout, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the evening of Oc
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Another employee of hotel Silver Star in Srinagar succumbed to injuries in the morning of October 22 raising the death toll to two in the shootout, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the evening of October 19 attacked an Army convoy in Srinagar on Bypass near Srinagar Railway Station and while fleeing through a nearby hotel fired at their staff, killing one of them and injuring two others.
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October - 22 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) steered itself away from the alleged sexual assault by one of its cadre on five minor girls at Samanda in East Garo Hills, even as it assured extreme punishment to anyone who was guilty o
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) steered itself away from the alleged sexual assault by one of its cadre on five minor girls at Samanda in East Garo Hills, even as it assured extreme punishment to anyone who was guilty of molesting the minors. There were accusations that an ANVC-B cadre identified as Jamesbirth Momin alias Giljeng Momin was involved in the molestation of the five minor girls.
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October - 22 
in line with its earlier ultimatum to release all outsiders staying on rent in the State by December 31, the CorCom (Coordination Committee of seven militant outfits) has published a booklet listing the houses and areas where rooms/houses have been p
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in line with its earlier ultimatum to release all outsiders staying on rent in the State by December 31, the CorCom (Coordination Committee of seven militant outfits) has published a booklet listing the houses and areas where rooms/houses have been put out on rent to outsiders, reports The Sangai Express on October 22.
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October - 22 
India has not yet given the go-ahead for the proposed series against Pakistan in December-January, reports nation.com on October 22.
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India has not yet given the go-ahead for the proposed series against Pakistan in December-January, reports nation.com on October 22.
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October - 22 
Kanglaonline reports that unidentified persons left a Chinese made hand grenade in front of the Jiribam Zonal Education Office (ZEO) office around 1:15 pm on October 22.
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Kanglaonline reports that unidentified persons left a Chinese made hand grenade in front of the Jiribam Zonal Education Office (ZEO) office around 1:15 pm on October 22.
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October - 22 
Nagaland Post reports on October 22 that, responding to the directives of the Union Government that Manipur play its part in accommodating some points discussed during the negotiations for solution to the Naga political issue, State chief minister O.
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Nagaland Post reports on October 22 that, responding to the directives of the Union Government that Manipur play its part in accommodating some points discussed during the negotiations for solution to the Naga political issue, State chief minister O. Ibobi Singh has now insisted that the union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde first give in writing, details or points which the Centre was to agree for a settlement with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). Ibobi had said that he was not in a position to oblige the Centre’s wishes to solve the Naga issue unless the “exact points of the agreement” between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM was made known. He said his Government also wished that the talks between the two sides lead to an amicable settlement. Meanwhile, highly placed sources disclosed that at the October 20 meeting with the Shinde, chief minister Ibobi maintained that the Manipur cabinet would be able to “come up with a clear picture” after consulting legal experts of the Indian constitution and the people of Manipur. Both Ibobi and Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabum Tumki were summoned to New Delhi under the instructions of the prime minister to give their opinion on the model of agreement that was likely to be worked out.
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October - 22 
NSCN-K has asked Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) member Reverend Pukhato to produce documents, which he claimed, was issued by the NSCN-K stating that S.S. Khaplang would no more interfere in the issues concerning Nagas in India and within the “a
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NSCN-K has asked Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) member Reverend Pukhato to produce documents, which he claimed, was issued by the NSCN-K stating that S.S. Khaplang would no more interfere in the issues concerning Nagas in India and within the “artificial” boundary of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-K MIP secretary, Sangso Mongzar Naga said he recalled the meeting between members of FNR and NSCN-K in Jorhat on March 25, 2012 where FNR member Rev. Pukhato claimed that the NSCN-K ‘chairman’ purportedly sent an endorsement letter to the FNR stating that he (Khaplang) would no longer interfere with the issue of Nagas in Nagaland.
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October - 22 
official sources said movement of three to four infiltrators was observed between Abdullian and Tube Well in Jammu District during the earlier reported Pakistan firing in the wee hours between 2am to 3am on the intervening night of October 18 and 19.
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official sources said movement of three to four infiltrators was observed between Abdullian and Tube Well in Jammu District during the earlier reported Pakistan firing in the wee hours between 2am to 3am on the intervening night of October 18 and 19. The infiltrators retreated after the Indian retaliation
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October - 22 
Police informers who are the eyes and ears of the Security Forces (SFs) combing the dense forests in search of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are being targeted by the rebels, reports dailymail.co.uk on October 22. In the las
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Police informers who are the eyes and ears of the Security Forces (SFs) combing the dense forests in search of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are being targeted by the rebels, reports dailymail.co.uk on October 22. In the last few years, the number of informers killed by the Maioists is almost equal to the number of SFs killed in the Maoist-hit states. Sources said in the last four years, on an average, more than 200 informers have been killed every year. According to official records, from 2008 to 2011, 920 informers were killed by the Maoists. The number exceeds 1,000 if one takes into account the killings till October 2012. The number of SF personnel killed from 2008 to 2011 is close to 1,200, while the count of civilians becoming a victim of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the same period is 2,270. Of the total civilians killed, 920 have been claimed to be the informers of SFs. The targeting of informers is becoming a major concern for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). "This appears to be a well-planned strategy of the Maoists. Our forces are always dependent on the locals for information regarding rebels' movement and other operations. By eliminating them, the Maoists are hurting our operations," said a MHA official.
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October - 22 
Police on October 22 seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 723,000 from a house in Patna (Bihar), and arrested a youth, reports Business Standard. On a tip off, a Police team raided a house in Mandiri locality under Budha Colony Police S
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Police on October 22 seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 723,000 from a house in Patna (Bihar), and arrested a youth, reports Business Standard. On a tip off, a Police team raided a house in Mandiri locality under Budha Colony Police Station and seized the counterfeit notes, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Praveen Vashist, said.
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October - 22 
road construction works to the tune of an estimated INR 3.5 billion are at a standstill in Sukma District, located on the state's southernmost tip and the tri-junction of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, due to Maoists threat, reports The Tim
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road construction works to the tune of an estimated INR 3.5 billion are at a standstill in Sukma District, located on the state's southernmost tip and the tri-junction of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, due to Maoists threat, reports The Times of India. Of the total 418 kilometres long roads in the District, only six roads-with a total length of 168 kilometres- are in a condition where vehicles can run. These roads range from 12 kilometres to 25 kilometres. Construction works of four other roads of a total length of 250 kilometres have been thwarted due to Maoist threat, adversely affecting movement of vehicles in the area.
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October - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) have launched operations in Garo Hills region to rescue five people, including three road engineers of a Hyderabad-based road construction company, who were abducted by militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), an o
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Security Forces (SFs) have launched operations in Garo Hills region to rescue five people, including three road engineers of a Hyderabad-based road construction company, who were abducted by militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), an official said here on October 22, reports Shillong Times.
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October - 22 
Security recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from Handwara forests of Kupwara District on October 22. The recovered arms and ammunition include 10 AK-56 rifles, one AK-47 rifle, one-Pika Rifle, 12 RGP rounds, 12 Chinese grenades, 447 AK 47 ro
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Security recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from Handwara forests of Kupwara District on October 22. The recovered arms and ammunition include 10 AK-56 rifles, one AK-47 rifle, one-Pika Rifle, 12 RGP rounds, 12 Chinese grenades, 447 AK 47 rounds, 40 PIKA rounds and five AK 47 magazines.
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October - 22 
The leaderships of both the Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-Khaplang) are seriously mulling a strategy of a joint approach for negotiation with the Central Gover
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The leaderships of both the Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-Khaplang) are seriously mulling a strategy of a joint approach for negotiation with the Central Government, reports Nagaland Post. In this regard, it was also learnt that several civil societies were working out modalities to crystallize the idea. One top NSCN-K functionary earlier revealed that both sides had made an approach towards this end but with conditions that certain sacrifices would have to be made in order to effect the proposal. While the NSCN-K functionary did not specify what the “sacrifices” meant; there were however, speculations that the NSCN- Khole-Kitovi wanted the NSCN-K leaders to sever ties with chairman S.S. Khaplang. NSCN- Khole-Kitovi has maintained that Khaplang was very much involved with Myanmar government on issues in that country.
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October - 22 
The Sangai Express reports that, one day after meeting Union Home Minister Shushil Kumar Shinde on October 20 at New Delhi, an official from the Union Home Minister presented the six point draft proposal to Chief Minister O Ibobi at Manipur Bhawan in
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The Sangai Express reports that, one day after meeting Union Home Minister Shushil Kumar Shinde on October 20 at New Delhi, an official from the Union Home Minister presented the six point draft proposal to Chief Minister O Ibobi at Manipur Bhawan in the morning of October 21. The six point draft proposal pertains to the settlement which is reported to be close at hand after a prolonged political dialogue between the Centre and the NSCN-IM. Though nothing official has come out as yet, sources from the Home Ministry said that some of the probable alternatives for working out a settlement could hinge around ‘more autonomy’, ‘amendment of the Indian Constitution,’ and ‘areas to be administered under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution’. According to Union Home Ministry sources, a draft proposal has been prepared and the same has been placed before the Chief Minister of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister. The final approval or rather the stamp of agreement by the Chief Ministers of the three States will be the key to the solution being sought, said the sources. Significantly, this is the first time that the Chief Minister of Manipur has been taken into confidence in the long, drawn out process of the peace talk with the NSCN-IM group since 1997.
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October - 22 
Top Indian Mujahideen (IM) leader Fasih Mohammad, a key fund-raiser for the outfit, was arrested by the Delhi Police from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport soon after his deportation from Saudi Arabia on October 22, reports The Times
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Top Indian Mujahideen (IM) leader Fasih Mohammad, a key fund-raiser for the outfit, was arrested by the Delhi Police from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport soon after his deportation from Saudi Arabia on October 22, reports The Times of India. Fasih, an engineer, who hails from Bihar's Darbhanga District and is believed to be one of the founding members of IM, is believed to be connected to the Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore, Karnataka, April 17, 2010) and Jama Masjid (Delhi, September 19, 2010) terror attacks. Fasih is the third terrorist to be deported from Saudi Arabia in the past five months, while five others, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Fayyaz Kagzi, are still holed up in the country. Earlier, November 26, 2008, (26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks handler Abu Jundal was deported on June 21, and LeT terrorist A. Rayees of Kerala was deported in October 2012.
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October - 22 
two persons, who tried to pass off FICN worth INR 500 at a petrol pump at Barpeta in Assam, were arrested on October 22 and a dozen FICN were seized from them. The two persons, identified as Badshah Ali and Sonowar Hussain, were later searched by the
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two persons, who tried to pass off FICN worth INR 500 at a petrol pump at Barpeta in Assam, were arrested on October 22 and a dozen FICN were seized from them. The two persons, identified as Badshah Ali and Sonowar Hussain, were later searched by the Police and a total of 12 FICN were recovered from them.
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October - 22 
a blast in a plaza on Frontier Road in Badabher area, a suburb of Peshawar, injured three Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, reports Dawn. The blast occurred when FC personnel were being deployed in the plaza.
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a blast in a plaza on Frontier Road in Badabher area, a suburb of Peshawar, injured three Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, reports Dawn. The blast occurred when FC personnel were being deployed in the plaza.
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October - 22 
a bomb planted on a motorbike exploded soon after the motorcade of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amir Haidar Khan Hoti passed from the Mall Road in the Swabi town. According to details, the chief minister came to Bacha Khan Medical Complex in Sha
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a bomb planted on a motorbike exploded soon after the motorcade of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amir Haidar Khan Hoti passed from the Mall Road in the Swabi town. According to details, the chief minister came to Bacha Khan Medical Complex in Shamansoor through a helicopter around 10am, and started moving towards the city of Swabi in a convoy at around noon. He was expected to address Awami National Party (ANP) activists at Swabi Grid Station and inaugurate the Swabi Jehangira Road. When the convoy was passing through Mall Road, a motorcycle parked near a dump yard exploded, creating panic in the area. However, no human loss was reported in the explosion.
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October - 22 
a bullet-riddled and tortured dead body of an unidentified man was found near Mujahid Park, reported The News.
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a bullet-riddled and tortured dead body of an unidentified man was found near Mujahid Park, reported The News.
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October - 22 
A Constable, identified as Syed Riaz Hussain was shot dead, while Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Mumtaz and another Policeman was injured when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants opened fire at the law enforcers who were conducting snap checkin
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A Constable, identified as Syed Riaz Hussain was shot dead, while Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Mumtaz and another Policeman was injured when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants opened fire at the law enforcers who were conducting snap checking in Kanwari Colony of Manghopir area in Karachi on October 22, reported The News. Investigation termed the assault on the Policeman as a targeted attack and suspected that TTP militants were involved.
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October - 22 
another schoolgirl from Swat, Hina Khan, who was a pioneer in raising voice against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) atrocities in the Malakand Valley, is now claiming to be on the TTPs hit list. What is more worrying for her and her family is that d
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another schoolgirl from Swat, Hina Khan, who was a pioneer in raising voice against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) atrocities in the Malakand Valley, is now claiming to be on the TTPs hit list. What is more worrying for her and her family is that despite repeated requests for security no steps has been taken to protect them after they fled from Swat and moved to Islamabad. Hina Khan, a student of class 11, had publicly denounced militants’ atrocities in 2009. “I had left Swat with my family because the militants had threatened girls’ education there but now I feel I would not be able to go to school in Islamabad after these renewed threats,” she told Dawn. Hina held a press conference at the National Press Club in 2008 after her friends in Swat had told her that the militants were becoming more intolerant towards girls seeking education and started bombing schools. “I raised my voice publicly for the sake of their future,” she said.
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October - 22 
at least seven passengers were abducted near Deputy Commissioner’s Office in main Dhadar city area of Bolan District late on October 22. According to District Police Officer Ghulam Dastager Tareen a passenger van, which was on its way from Quetta to
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at least seven passengers were abducted near Deputy Commissioner’s Office in main Dhadar city area of Bolan District late on October 22. According to District Police Officer Ghulam Dastager Tareen a passenger van, which was on its way from Quetta to Sibi, was intercepted by unidentified armed militants. They kidnapped all the passengers, including the driver and cleaner, of the van.
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October - 22 
Constable Khan Wali and a watchman, Haq Nawaz, were injured when armed assailants attacked Policemen deputed at a farm house in the Gulshan-e-Maymar area. In retaliation other Policemen at the scene shot back and injured one of the assailants, while
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Constable Khan Wali and a watchman, Haq Nawaz, were injured when armed assailants attacked Policemen deputed at a farm house in the Gulshan-e-Maymar area. In retaliation other Policemen at the scene shot back and injured one of the assailants, while his associates fled.
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October - 22 
Eight persons were injured, including two Police personnel, in a remote-controlled bomb blast attached to a bicycle in a Shewa area under Kalu Khan Police Station of the Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 22, reports The Express Tribune.
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Eight persons were injured, including two Police personnel, in a remote-controlled bomb blast attached to a bicycle in a Shewa area under Kalu Khan Police Station of the Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 22, reports The Express Tribune. Station House Officer (SHO) Fayaz Khan said that unidentified persons attached a bomb to a bicycle and parked it near a PCO shop in Shewa Adda. He added that the bomb exploded around 4:00pm in a usually crowded area in which a Police inspector, a constable along with six others persons were injured.
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--All--
State :
--All--
District :
--All--
Date From :
The Valid date is required
Date To:
The Valid date is required