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Maoist leader Aditya Bora, who was arrested on October 1, had floated the Revolutionary Peoples Group (RPG) to get training from the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), Police said on October 6. Police sources sa
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Maoist leader Aditya Bora, who was arrested on October 1, had floated the Revolutionary Peoples Group (RPG) to get training from the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), Police said on October 6. Police sources said the NSCN-IM had refused to give training to Maoists. Hence Bora tried to get training for Maoist cadres operating in Upper Assam under the cover of RPG. Bora, the founder of Upper Assam Leading Committee (one of the three Maoist organisations in Assam), along with two associates were arrested from Khakandaguri area in Golaghat District on October 1. Interrogation of the trio has revealed that Bora was also the key liaison person between Maoists and the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur and would sent Maoist cadres for training to Manipur and Nagaland, the sources said. According to the sources, Upper Assam Districts are becoming a hotbed of Maoist activities. While arms training of its cadres take place mostly outside Assam, political training is imparted to them in Upper Assam itself, report said.
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A Constable - Manaru Ram Banjam - was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bastar District on October 1, reports The Pioneer. The incident took place at Burgum village under Burgum Police Station limits during evening hour
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A Constable - Manaru Ram Banjam - was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bastar District on October 1, reports The Pioneer. The incident took place at Burgum village under Burgum Police Station limits during evening hours when the victim was attending prayer in a temple.
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An Indian national held hostage for over a week by Islamic State (IS) in Libya returned to India on October 1 in an operation directly monitored by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), government officials said, reports Times of India. A biomedical eng
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An Indian national held hostage for over a week by Islamic State (IS) in Libya returned to India on October 1 in an operation directly monitored by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), government officials said, reports Times of India. A biomedical engineer by profession, Pravas Samal had been abducted by IS, along with his colleague Ramamurthy Kosanam, from the hospital the two worked with in Sirte on September 8. Samal was apparently released after he made a commitment in writing that he was not going to leave Libya and that he would continue to work with the hospital he was employed with. Kosanam is yet to be released.
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Large quantity of explosive materials hidden by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was seized by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Malkangiri District on October 1, reports The Hindu. Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabh
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Large quantity of explosive materials hidden by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was seized by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Malkangiri District on October 1, reports The Hindu. Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said the seized explosives included 930 gelatine sticks. They were unearthed from a secret dump of Maoists inside the Rajalkonda forest under Kalimela Police Station.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other security agencies are carrying out raids in various parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand, after the arrest of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant Tarikul Islam to get clues on October 2, 2014 Bar
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other security agencies are carrying out raids in various parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand, after the arrest of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant Tarikul Islam to get clues on October 2, 2014 Bardhaman (West Bengal) blast, The Times of India reports on October 1. Islam, who played an important role in running of JMB in Bangladesh and India, is believed to have given leads to NIA prompting the agency about presence of other members of the outfit, said sources. So far, some cards used in mobile phones and laptops to store data have been recovered at the instance of Islam who has since been taken on a transit remand to Kolkata, sources said.
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On October 1, acting on a tip-off, Police arrested three persons identified as, Sunil Dattoba Kamble alias Bhausaheb, Sachin Bhikaji Kadam and Mahesh Laxman Dhotre for circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and seized 491 fake notes of 100 rup
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On October 1, acting on a tip-off, Police arrested three persons identified as, Sunil Dattoba Kamble alias Bhausaheb, Sachin Bhikaji Kadam and Mahesh Laxman Dhotre for circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and seized 491 fake notes of 100 rupees denomination from them, reports Indian Express. They were arrested from Donje Phata area in the jurisdiction of Haveli Police Station in Pune. Police have also seized the car they used and also a colour printer used by them to take print-outs of real currency notes to make counterfeit ones. Police said the three operated in markets in rural areas and targeted older vendors who would find difficult to differentiate between original and fake notes.
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One suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre was killed in a gunfight between cadres of the outfit and the Army at Khoupum valley in Tamenglong District on October 1, reports Kanglaonline. A statement of the outfit issued by A Longmei, ZUF ‘inf
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One suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre was killed in a gunfight between cadres of the outfit and the Army at Khoupum valley in Tamenglong District on October 1, reports Kanglaonline. A statement of the outfit issued by A Longmei, ZUF ‘information and publicity secretary’, however, said there was no gunfight between its cadres and the Madras Regiment anywhere yesterday (October
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Aditya Bora alias Baba (41), from his hideout at Khakandaguri under Dergaon Police Station in Golaghat District on October 1. A team, led by Additional Superintenden
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Aditya Bora alias Baba (41), from his hideout at Khakandaguri under Dergaon Police Station in Golaghat District on October 1. A team, led by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Numal Mahatta, during the raid, also arrested two of Bora's associates, Uttam Hazarika (25), and Binanda Bora (21). Some demand notes and ammunition, including a 9mm pistol and 12 cartridges, were seized from Bora, a science graduate and a resident of Betoni Gaon in Dibrugarh District. Mahatta said Bora, who was the secretary of Indian Student Association (Leftist), formed an organisation, the Upper Assam Leading Committee (UALC), affiliated to the CPI-Maoist, after he came in contact with Bipul Chakrabarty, a resident of West Bengal and founder of similar outfits. "The Upper Assam Leading Committee operates in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Today's arrest is a major success in the anti-Maoist effort," Mahatta added.
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Principal District and Sessions Court Judge R. Poornima dismissed the bail plea of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Neelamegham alias Kadhir alias Vinayakam (29) on October 1, reports The Hindu. Opposing the bail petition, Police
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Principal District and Sessions Court Judge R. Poornima dismissed the bail plea of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Neelamegham alias Kadhir alias Vinayakam (29) on October 1, reports The Hindu. Opposing the bail petition, Police claimed that granting of bail to Neelamegham would hamper their investigation.
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Rubbishing Pakistan’s 4-point formula for peace, India on October 1, asserted that it is ready to discuss all issues if the neighbouring country addresses “just one” point of ending terrorism emanating from there as she proposed National Security Adv
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Rubbishing Pakistan’s 4-point formula for peace, India on October 1, asserted that it is ready to discuss all issues if the neighbouring country addresses “just one” point of ending terrorism emanating from there as she proposed National Security Advisor (NSA)-level talks to address the problem, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj referred to the perpetrators of 26/11 attacks who continue to roam freely in Pakistan and pressed the world community to ensure that countries which provide finances, safe havens and arms to terrorists “pay a heavy price”. A day after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raked up Kashmir, the Indian minister used the same forum to raise the issue of “illegal occupation of parts of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir” by Pakistan and said terror attacks from there are engineered to legitimise it. She made it clear that terrorism emanating from Pakistan is hampering normalisation of bilateral relations as she underlined that “talks and terror cannot go together”. “Yesterday the Prime Minister of Pakistan proposed what he termed as a four-point new peace initiative. I would like to respond. We do not need four points, we need just one – give up terrorism and let us sit down and talk,” Swaraj said while addressing the 193-member body of UNGA.
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on October 1 killed two Policemen near a hanging bridge at Kusumkolgre in Williamnagar of East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. The two Constables, Helpingstone Nongkseh, and Kundan
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on October 1 killed two Policemen near a hanging bridge at Kusumkolgre in Williamnagar of East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. The two Constables, Helpingstone Nongkseh, and Kundan Dalu, both 24, in civilian clothes, were travelling from the Bolkingre camp to Williamnagar on a motorcycle around 3 pm when the militants opened fire, killing them on the spot. "It is really a sad day for us. The militants fired at them from point-blank range," said East Garo Hills, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anand Mishra. He said the Constables were on their way to Williamnagar to collect money from an ATM, when the incident took place.
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The Malkangiri Zilla Adivasi Sangh (Malkangiri District Tribal Organisation) pasted posters at various places of Kalimela, Mathili, Podia, Korukonda and Balimela on October 1 urging the tribal community to get united against the Communist Party of In
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The Malkangiri Zilla Adivasi Sangh (Malkangiri District Tribal Organisation) pasted posters at various places of Kalimela, Mathili, Podia, Korukonda and Balimela on October 1 urging the tribal community to get united against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Pioneer.
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A house was damaged when an explosive device planted near the boundary wall of the house of Malik Khalil in Shahidabad area within the limits of Bilyamina Police Station of Hangu District exploded on October 2, reports The News. However, no casualty
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A house was damaged when an explosive device planted near the boundary wall of the house of Malik Khalil in Shahidabad area within the limits of Bilyamina Police Station of Hangu District exploded on October 2, reports The News. However, no casualty was reported. Malik Khalil told reporters that a letter was pasted on another portion of the boundary wall apparently to demand extortion money. “The people identified themselves as member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan had pasted the letter on the wall, demanding PKR 1 million,” he maintained.
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A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) village councilor, identified as Dildar Ali, survived a grenade attack in Manglawar area of Swat District on October 1, reported Dawn. The councilor survived while his wife was wounded in the attack.
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A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) village councilor, identified as Dildar Ali, survived a grenade attack in Manglawar area of Swat District on October 1, reported Dawn. The councilor survived while his wife was wounded in the attack.
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At least 25 suspected terrorists were killed and several others were injured when the military carried out air strikes in Alwara Mandi area of Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on
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At least 25 suspected terrorists were killed and several others were injured when the military carried out air strikes in Alwara Mandi area of Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 1, reported Dawn. A security official said at least five terrorist hideouts were destroyed in the aerial operation
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Police also arrested Khandakar Golam Sabbir Ahmed (69), Mizanur Rahman Mintu (63) and Hormuj Ali (73) in Mymensingh District.
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Police also arrested Khandakar Golam Sabbir Ahmed (69), Mizanur Rahman Mintu (63) and Hormuj Ali (73) in Mymensingh District.
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Police arrested Jatiya Party (JP) presidium member and Member of Parliament (MP) MA Hannan (80), his eldest son and three other war crimes accused on October 1, reports The Daily Star. Hannan and his son Rafique Sajjad (62) was arrested from Gulshan
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Police arrested Jatiya Party (JP) presidium member and Member of Parliament (MP) MA Hannan (80), his eldest son and three other war crimes accused on October 1, reports The Daily Star. Hannan and his son Rafique Sajjad (62) was arrested from Gulshan area of Dhaka city. Police also arrested Khandakar Golam Sabbir Ahmed (69), Mizanur Rahman Mintu (63) and Hormuj Ali (73) in Mymensingh District.
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October - 1 
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on October 1 issued death warrants for convicted war criminals Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed (67) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Salauddin
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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on October 1 issued death warrants for convicted war criminals Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed (67) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury (66), a day after the Supreme Court (SC) released its full verdicts upholding their death penalties, reports The Daily Star. On June 16, 2015, a four-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha unanimously upheld the death penalty of Mojaheed for planning and instigating the killing of intellectuals and professionals at the end of the Liberation War. And on July 29, 2015, the SC bench led by Surendra Kumar Sinha upheld the death penalty of Salauddin for the brutal killing of Natun Chandra Sinha, Awami League leader Mozaffar Ahmed and his son and two acts of genocide in Sultanpur Banikpara and Unasattarpara villages in Raozan where 74 villagers were massacred.
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October - 1 
assuring its commitment to implement the provisions of the resolution, Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha on October 1 said that Sri Lanka is pleased to join as a co-sponsor of the resolution, repo
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assuring its commitment to implement the provisions of the resolution, Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha on October 1 said that Sri Lanka is pleased to join as a co-sponsor of the resolution, reports Colombo Page. He said Sri Lanka is committed to implement the provisions of the resolution in a manner that its objectives are shared by the people and all stakeholders in the country, for their benefit. "We are eager to commence wide ranging consultations for this purpose as soon as possible in a manner to expand the ownership of its content by all stakeholders," he said.
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October - 2 
Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Khagen Sarma on October 1, said anti-talk groups from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) have entered the state to conduct subversive activiti
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Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Khagen Sarma on October 1, said anti-talk groups from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) have entered the state to conduct subversive activities and added that both these outfits were behind the attack on the Kakopathar Police Station in Tinsukia District on September 30, reports The Morung Express. Police were on the alert to foil attempts by these outfits to carry out their evil designs, Sarma told media persons on the sidelines of an Assam Police Day celebrations function at Kahilipara in Guwahati city. “The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) cadres wanted to attack in a big way but quick retaliation by an alert police force made the militants flee,” the DGP said. “We have seen ULFA and NSCN (K) cadres come together in the recent past,” Sarma said referring to the formation of United Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNLFW) by the ULFA, NSCN-K and some other north-eastern militant outfits
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October - 2 
five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were arrested from Hilsa market area in Nalanda District on October 2, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off, four persons were arrested from Hilsa market area, while the fifth one was arrest
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five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were arrested from Hilsa market area in Nalanda District on October 2, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off, four persons were arrested from Hilsa market area, while the fifth one was arrested later based on information provided by the arrested cadres, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivekanand. The Police recovered four country-made pistols, 25 rounds of cartridges, six cell phones and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) literature from their possession. PLFI is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist
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October - 2 
Meanwhile, the Maoists have denied terrorizing villagers in the cut-off area of Malkangiri District and accused Police of trying to defame the outfit by spreading rumours, reports The Times of India on September 3. In a letter to media persons, ‘secr
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Meanwhile, the Maoists have denied terrorizing villagers in the cut-off area of Malkangiri District and accused Police of trying to defame the outfit by spreading rumours, reports The Times of India on September 3. In a letter to media persons, ‘secretary’ of Malkangiri-Vishaka Division, Benu said "We have neither harmed anyone nor asked people to leave their villages. Police are luring people with false promises of jobs, houses and training at Chitrakonda and Malkangiri and spreading rumours that they are leaving villages due to Maoist fear." The Maoist leader appealed to the villagers to return to their respective villages and live without any fear. "We work for the development of the tribals," the letter said.
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October - 2 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has learnt that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Songbhijit (NDFB-S) which carried out the Kokrajhar attack at Assam was planning more strikes in the state, reports Nagaland Post on October 2. Following th
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has learnt that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Songbhijit (NDFB-S) which carried out the Kokrajhar attack at Assam was planning more strikes in the state, reports Nagaland Post on October 2. Following the arrest of Amal Mushahary, the NIA raided his home and recovered a cache of arms. During the raid that was conducted, the NIA recovered two hand grenades, seven rounds of 7.65 calibre along with one magazine of same calibre. The NIA has also learnt that Amal alias Aogoi had played a major role in the killing of the tribals at Kokrajhar in Assam in the month of December 2014. The NIA says that Amal was in a senior leadership position in the NDFB-S as head of internal intelligence, finance member and also Personal Secretary to outfit’s military chief G Bedai. Amal told the NIA that he was with Bedai and ‘deputy military chief’ M Biban alias Batha along with 40 other cadres in the jungles bordering Bhutan after the massacre of 23rd December 2014.
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October - 2 
National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing August 5 attack on Border Security Force (BSF) convoy at Udhampur, has announced cash reward on six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants through posters in South Kashmir’s Pulwama Di
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National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing August 5 attack on Border Security Force (BSF) convoy at Udhampur, has announced cash reward on six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants through posters in South Kashmir’s Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior on October 2. The posters written in Urdu and English, were pasted by the NIA at different places in Pulwama including Kakapora hamlet. The NIA announced cash rewards for informants leading to arrest of these militants which include LeT ‘commander’ Abu Dujana, who is deputy of outfit’s ‘divisional commander’ and Udhampur attack mastermind Abu Qasim. The other militants include Adil Sher Gujri alias Abu Baqir of Handarpora in Kakapora (LeT), Mu’een Kachroo alias Altaf Dar of Hawoora in Kulgam District (HM), Aashiq Hussain Bhat alias Ubaia of Chursoo in Awantipora (LeT), Majid Zargar alias Talha of Qoimoh in Kulgam (LeT) and Manzoor Ahmad Bhat alias Fahadullah of Samboora in Pampore (LeT). The NIA has announced INR 800,000 each on the heads of Dujana, Adil and Mu’een while INR 500,000 have been announced on the heads of Ashiq, Majid and Manzoor. The NIA has given two mobile numbers, an email and a postal address for information sharing. Last month on September 3, the NIA in the same way announced INR 1 million cash reward on Abu Qasim and INR 500,000 on Abu Okasha.
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October - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants belonging to the Dima Hasao National Army (DHNA) from Peren District in Nagaland on October 2, while they had gone there to procure arms, reports Indian Express. One person held captive by the militants w
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants belonging to the Dima Hasao National Army (DHNA) from Peren District in Nagaland on October 2, while they had gone there to procure arms, reports Indian Express. One person held captive by the militants was also rescued during the operations. While Thaijandro Langthasa alias Jaman, ‘commander-in-chief’ (C-in-C) of the outfit was arrested from a hotel in Jalukie town in Peren District along with an accomplice, the outfit’s ‘deputy C-in-C’, one Dimon Haslong alias Choudhury was arrested from a hideout in a forest near Langokro. The fourth militant, identified as Isac Liangmai was arrested following a search conducted in Khelma. Assam Rifles (AR) Public Relations Officer (PRO) based in Kohima said that while the initial operation was carried out by troops of 18 AR in Peren District in Nagaland, they were later backed up by 43 AR and the Assam Police in the subsequent operations along the Assam-Nagaland border areas. The militants had gone to Nagaland to establish contact with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and procure arms. The SFs also dug out three caches of arms and ammunition from the hideout in the forest near Langokro, which comprises several assault rifles, ammunition, radio set walkie-talkies, detonators, combat dresses, and incriminating documents including a bunch of extortion notes, the PRO informed.
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October - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 2 recovered three can bombs, wire and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) literature from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Rohtas District, reports The Hindu. The SFs comprising the Central Reserve Poli
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 2 recovered three can bombs, wire and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) literature from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Rohtas District, reports The Hindu. The SFs comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Rohtas Police launched a search operation in Dumarkhoha forests from where they seized three can bombs, one of which weighing five kg and two others at two kg each, besides wire and LWE literature, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manavjeet Singh Dhillon said.
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October - 2 
Twitter has suspended the handle of Islamic State (IS) Twitter Magnet Gas, @spamci17, a day after he tweeted photographs of arrested Kalyan youth, Areeb Majeed, taken in Syria and claimed that he had returned to India to carry out a suicide attack on
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Twitter has suspended the handle of Islamic State (IS) Twitter Magnet Gas, @spamci17, a day after he tweeted photographs of arrested Kalyan youth, Areeb Majeed, taken in Syria and claimed that he had returned to India to carry out a suicide attack on the “Mumbai police headquarters", reports Times of India on October 3. The account, said to be operated by Majeed's friend Fahad Sheikh who had fled to IS territory along with him in 2014, has been suspended several times earlier but the tweeter has managed to resurface each time with a new Twitter handle. On September 30, a series of posts were uploaded on the Twitter account @spamci17 claiming to tell the "real story behind Majeed's return to India". The tweets mentioned that Majeed, who was in touch with his family during his stint with the IS, was told at the time about his sister being "abused by the Indian police". He decided to return to India to carry out an attack on the police headquarters. The handle tweeted three pictures of Majeed's days in IS territory, including one with two other IS fighters, on a rooftop with an AK-47 rifle and another on a motorcycle with the rifle slung on his shoulder. The tweet claimed Majeed was happy serving IS as a civil engineer and that he was lured by his family to return home. Though he chose to travel to India to kill the police officer who had "abused" his sister, he found upon his return that it was all a lie told by his family to bring him back. Majeed was arrested upon his return from Syria via Turkey and a case registered under him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and IPC. He is now lodged in Arthur jail in Mumbai.
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October - 2 
A bullet-riddled dead body of a missing worker of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Asad Iqbal, was found in Mochko area of Baldia Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 2, reported Dawn. The MQM Coordination Committe
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A bullet-riddled dead body of a missing worker of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Asad Iqbal, was found in Mochko area of Baldia Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 2, reported Dawn. The MQM Coordination Committee said that Iqbal was taken away by Rangers from his home in Liaquatabad Town on July 21, 2015. He was killed in an ‘encounter’ by Rangers on September 4, 2015, in limits of Mochko Police Station. The party termed it as extra-judicial killing of the worker. He was buried by a welfare organization as an unclaimed body on September 17, 2015. However, the party spokesperson said that he was identified by his brother through picture taken by the welfare institution.
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October - 2 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) on October 2 foiled a terrorism bid in Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District and recovered a sizeable amount of arms and ammunition, reported Dawn. “Weapons recovered during the raid include three RPG launchers, 22 RPG
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) on October 2 foiled a terrorism bid in Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District and recovered a sizeable amount of arms and ammunition, reported Dawn. “Weapons recovered during the raid include three RPG launchers, 22 RPG rockets, 23 mortar shells and other weapons and explosives,” said the FC spokesperson Khan Wasey. He added that that no arrests were made as the terrorists were not present at the location when the raid was conducted.
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October - 2 
Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has said the dossier on Indian interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs and on fomenting terrorism on Pakistan’s soil by India would soon be handed over to the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN),
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Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has said the dossier on Indian interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs and on fomenting terrorism on Pakistan’s soil by India would soon be handed over to the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), reports The Dawn on October 2. He told reporters at a press conference at Waldorf Astoria hotel after his UN General Assembly speech that if he had a meeting with Indian PM Narendra Modi he would have handed the dossier over to him. He said that Pakistan was keen to have peaceful neighbourly relations but India had not reciprocated with the same sentiments. “It is the time that India should act by coming forward and desist from violating the ceasefire on LoC and Working Boundary,” he said.
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October - 2 
Terming the Kashmir issue an unfinished agenda of partition of the Subcontinent, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif while speaking at the Royal United Services Institute in London on October 2 said that the world community must come for
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Terming the Kashmir issue an unfinished agenda of partition of the Subcontinent, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif while speaking at the Royal United Services Institute in London on October 2 said that the world community must come forward to help resolve the longstanding issue if it wants genuine peace in the region, reports Dawn. He said the dispute between Pakistan and India “resides in the Kashmir issue”. The army chief said that Pakistan would continue to support all efforts for an enduring and permanent peace in Afghanistan and warned against detractors and spoilers of these efforts. “While we continue to support enduring and permanent peace in Afghanistan, let us all beware of detractors and spoilers,” CoAS said.
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October - 2 
the anti-terrorism department on October 2 arrested alleged target killer, Bilal Hussain, from the Matni area of Peshawar, reported The News. Bilal Hussain is accused of murdering five workers of a political party in Karachi. He is also accused of at
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the anti-terrorism department on October 2 arrested alleged target killer, Bilal Hussain, from the Matni area of Peshawar, reported The News. Bilal Hussain is accused of murdering five workers of a political party in Karachi. He is also accused of attacks on Rangers and two Police Stations.
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October - 2 
Two bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as that of Muhammad Faisal and Dad Bakhsh Baloch, were found in Pidrak area of Turbat (Kech) District on October 2, reports Dawn. The two men were kidnapped a couple of days ago, sources said. They were shot
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Two bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as that of Muhammad Faisal and Dad Bakhsh Baloch, were found in Pidrak area of Turbat (Kech) District on October 2, reports Dawn. The two men were kidnapped a couple of days ago, sources said. They were shot from a close range in their heads and chests.
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October - 2 
A clash erupted between Police and protesters in Chandranigahapur along the East-West Highway of Rautahat District on October 2, reports The Himalayan Times. The clash erupted when the Police tried to refrain the leaders and cadres of United Democrat
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A clash erupted between Police and protesters in Chandranigahapur along the East-West Highway of Rautahat District on October 2, reports The Himalayan Times. The clash erupted when the Police tried to refrain the leaders and cadres of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) and Tharu Kalyankari Sabha (TKS) while they were heading to obstruct the Highway. No injuries were reported.
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October - 2 
Elsewhere, youths aligned to Federal Limbuwan Party held a demonstration in Panchthar District headquarters Phidim accusing the Government of ditching their demand for a separate Limbuwan state on October 2, reports The Himalayan Times. The demonstra
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Elsewhere, youths aligned to Federal Limbuwan Party held a demonstration in Panchthar District headquarters Phidim accusing the Government of ditching their demand for a separate Limbuwan state on October 2, reports The Himalayan Times. The demonstration has been viewed as a show of power by the party that withdrew its earlier protest programmes after the public defied the bandh at many places. The party has long been lobbying for a separate Limbuwan province comprising nine Districts east of the Arun River on the basis of their common historic background
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October - 2 
Federal Socialist Forum Nepal Chairman Upendra Yadav on October 2 accused the Government of not being serious towards holding talks with agitating UDMF, reports The Himalayan Times. Yadav said, “What is happening at the moment is not dialogue and thi
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Federal Socialist Forum Nepal Chairman Upendra Yadav on October 2 accused the Government of not being serious towards holding talks with agitating UDMF, reports The Himalayan Times. Yadav said, “What is happening at the moment is not dialogue and this is not going to bring a solution to current instability in the country.” He asked the Government to create environment favorable for serious talks. He also accused the Government of being indifferent towards the plight of the people following one-and-half-month-long protest and a weeklong blockade at border points. He blamed the government of not treating the Madhesi people as the country’s citizens.
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October - 2 
Government on October 2 initiated to amend the constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. The Cabinet decided to direct the Ministry for Law, Justice, Constituent Assembly and Parliamentary Affairs to begin necessary procedure to amend the constituti
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Government on October 2 initiated to amend the constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. The Cabinet decided to direct the Ministry for Law, Justice, Constituent Assembly and Parliamentary Affairs to begin necessary procedure to amend the constitution. The amendment bill to be tabled in the House will guarantee proportional inclusion in the social justice clause of the new constitution and ensure population as the main basis for the delineation of the election constituencies as demanded by the movements of the indigenous nationalities, Madhesis, Dalits and Tharus. Meanwhile, President Ram Baran Yadav on October 2 called parties in the Legislature-Parliament to form a consensual Government within seven days as per Article 298(2) of the Nepal’s Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. The President issued the call after Prime Minister Sushil Koirala met the Head of the State, requesting him to begin procedures to elect the new prime minister and form a new government as per the new Constitution.
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October - 2 
Separately, the meeting held between the three major parties and the Tharuhat Struggle committee ended inconclusively on October 2, reports Republica. The meeting held in Singha Durbar broke up without entering into the major political agenda. "We wi
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Separately, the meeting held between the three major parties and the Tharuhat Struggle committee ended inconclusively on October 2, reports Republica. The meeting held in Singha Durbar broke up without entering into the major political agenda. "We will not sit for talks until the decision made by the Cabinet on Thursday (October 1) evening is implemented," said committee spokesperson Amanlal Modi. The Cabinet meeting decided to retreat security personnel from the riot-hit Tarai belt, withdraw cases filed against the arrested during the Madhes protest except those involved in grave crimes and provide treatment to the injured.
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October - 2 
Meanwhile, Police arrested Yeasin Ali (56), JeI District unit's working committee member in his residence at Chokjora village in Shajahanpur sub-District of Bogra District on October 2, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Yeasin Ali is a charge
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Meanwhile, Police arrested Yeasin Ali (56), JeI District unit's working committee member in his residence at Chokjora village in Shajahanpur sub-District of Bogra District on October 2, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Yeasin Ali is a charge sheeted accused in eight sabotage, arson and vandalism cases filed in 2013.
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October - 2 
Police found the bullet-riddle body of Robiul Islam alias Robi (45), a top leader of Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), blindfolded on a field in Panti of Kumarkhali sub-District in Kushtia District on October 2, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Robi was
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Police found the bullet-riddle body of Robiul Islam alias Robi (45), a top leader of Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), blindfolded on a field in Panti of Kumarkhali sub-District in Kushtia District on October 2, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Robi was accused in 13 cases including seven murder cases field with different Police Stations.
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October - 2 
Police on October 1 arrested Jasim Uddin, ameer (chief) of Mymensingh District Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), at Phulbaria sub-District in a case filed for attacking Police, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Jasim Uddin was arrested in the case filed
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Police on October 1 arrested Jasim Uddin, ameer (chief) of Mymensingh District Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), at Phulbaria sub-District in a case filed for attacking Police, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Jasim Uddin was arrested in the case filed with Kotwali Police Station in 2013.
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October - 2 
President Maithripala Sirisena, after arriving home after address the 70th UN General Assembly, on October 2 said that his Government's policy is to have a domestic mechanism in accordance with the country's Constitution to look in to human rights al
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President Maithripala Sirisena, after arriving home after address the 70th UN General Assembly, on October 2 said that his Government's policy is to have a domestic mechanism in accordance with the country's Constitution to look in to human rights allegations, reports Daily Mirror. President Sirisena said “We did not achieve this under any pressure, stress or arm twisting. We told the global community in no uncertain terms that an international probe was unacceptable to us. We also told them that we were ready for a domestic probe within the constitutional framework of Sri Lanka. There will be no orders, no decrees in this exercise from any one. Therefore, Sri Lanka now can face the challenges and charges against her in a positive and optimistic frame of mind.”
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October - 2 
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) at its ongoing 30th session in Geneva, on October 1 through consensus adopted a resolution on Sri Lanka on accountability for the alleged human rights violations during war in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo
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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) at its ongoing 30th session in Geneva, on October 1 through consensus adopted a resolution on Sri Lanka on accountability for the alleged human rights violations during war in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The resolution A/HRC/30/L.29 "Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka" was submitted on September 24 by the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, United Kingdom and the United States and backed by Sri Lanka. The adoption of the resolution follows the presentation of the report of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) investigation to the Council by the High Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on September 30. The resolution calls for the establishment of a Sri Lankan Judicial Mechanism with a Special Counsel to investigate allegations of violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law.
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October - 3 
A constable of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in an explosion that took place in Gorgunda village under Polampalli Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 3, reports The Pioneer. The constable identified as Devend
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A constable of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in an explosion that took place in Gorgunda village under Polampalli Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 3, reports The Pioneer. The constable identified as Devendra Kumar suffered multiple injuries in the blast, Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP).
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October - 3 
Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) Lt Col Suneet Newton informed on October 4, that in one operation in Kokrajhar District, a Myanmar-trained militant of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Songbijit (NDFB-S) was arrested along with a pist
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Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) Lt Col Suneet Newton informed on October 4, that in one operation in Kokrajhar District, a Myanmar-trained militant of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Songbijit (NDFB-S) was arrested along with a pistol and live rounds of ammunition. The militant has been identified as Bikash Borgayari and was involved in subversive activities in the past.
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October - 3 
Guwabari area, also in Kokrajhar, five militants belonging to Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA) were arrested on the same day. The militants have been identified as Aminur Islam, Nijam Ali, Ainuddin Mondol, Najir Hussain and Nur Hussain. Five rifles
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Guwabari area, also in Kokrajhar, five militants belonging to Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA) were arrested on the same day. The militants have been identified as Aminur Islam, Nijam Ali, Ainuddin Mondol, Najir Hussain and Nur Hussain. Five rifles and live ammunition were recovered from them.
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October - 3 
Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) terminated its Churachandpur town ‘commander’ for his alleged detrimental activities towards the current anti-Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) movement in Churachandpur District on October 3, reports Nagaland
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Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) terminated its Churachandpur town ‘commander’ for his alleged detrimental activities towards the current anti-Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) movement in Churachandpur District on October 3, reports Nagaland Post. Five other cadres of the same faction who were charged with the same treason have also publicly apologised on October 3, a statement of the armed group maintaining suspension of operation with government under the fold of the United People’s Front (UPF) said. The statement said that its town ‘commander’, Laltlansang alias Sanga, has been terminated for his reported involvement in activities which are seen as detrimental to the current tribal movement. Five other individuals who are charged with the same treason by the womenfolk have also publicly apologized, it added. The statement alleged the town ‘commander’ Laltlansang along with Glory Wilson, Lalrammawia, Ramthanglien and Laltlansang visited Tipaimukh area of the District sometime last week and circulated pamphlets that seek to justify the area Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Dr Chaltonlien Amo and his arguments that the three bills were not detrimental for the tribal people.
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October - 3 
In Goalpara District, Army and Police arrested three Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on October 3. The militants were identified as Cheg Cheng Marak, Lahen Marak and Singsi Rbat. Three pistols and some ammunition were recovered from th
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In Goalpara District, Army and Police arrested three Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on October 3. The militants were identified as Cheg Cheng Marak, Lahen Marak and Singsi Rbat. Three pistols and some ammunition were recovered from them," Lt Col Newton said.
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October - 3 
Meghalaya Police on October 3, arrested three former militants of the Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), identified as Tinku Sangma (28), Dilnang K. Sangma (23) and Moktadir Hussain (28), in connection with the abduction of an assistant engineer of a
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Meghalaya Police on October 3, arrested three former militants of the Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), identified as Tinku Sangma (28), Dilnang K. Sangma (23) and Moktadir Hussain (28), in connection with the abduction of an assistant engineer of a private construction firm from Phulbari town in West Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. Wassem Ahmed (25), from Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, was abducted allegedly by five former AMEF militants from Samanda -Jengjal junction in East Garo Hills on September 29. "We have arrested the three accused who will be handed over to East Garo Hills police for interrogation," West Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Mukesh Singh said.
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October - 3 
The account from which messages relating to Areeb Majeed one of the four youth who had joined the Islamic State (IS) were being posted has been traced to the Ansar-ul-Tawhid (AuT), oneindia.com reports on October 3. A handle@spamci17 had put out a se
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The account from which messages relating to Areeb Majeed one of the four youth who had joined the Islamic State (IS) were being posted has been traced to the Ansar-ul-Tawhid (AuT), oneindia.com reports on October 3. A handle@spamci17 had put out a series of tweets claiming that Areeb Majeed had returned to India only to carry out a suicide attack on a Police Station. Indian Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials say that the account was being handled by a member of the Ansar-ul-Tawhid or the erstwhile Indian Mujahideen. According to IB report, AUT was started a year ago by Sultan Armar. However with conflicting reports of his death being posted on the IS media, the outfit is said to be handled now by brother Shafi Armar. There has been a pause in the recruitment process from India and hence messages on social media accounts are being posted to give a brighter side to the IS. The account from which the Areeb Majeed messages were tweeted has now been taken down. Intelligence Agencies say that it is the same person who continues to tweet under different handles. He has tweeted similar material in the past as well and the account has been taken down. With the IS's social media team, it is always a catch and mouse game. There are nearly 45,000 accounts sympathetic to the IS that are being run on the social media. Around 200 are related to India. These accounts disappear and then resurface. There is a need to constantly monitor these accounts. These accounts post propaganda material and also suggest routes and means on how to reach the IS camps, the officer also adds.
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October - 3 
Three persons, identified as Shaikdar Abdulla alias Motu Shopan Mandal, Mohammad Shobug Motur Khan and Najmul Hasan Ahad Ali Shaikh near railway station in Thane on October 3 along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 406, r
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Three persons, identified as Shaikdar Abdulla alias Motu Shopan Mandal, Mohammad Shobug Motur Khan and Najmul Hasan Ahad Ali Shaikh near railway station in Thane on October 3 along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 406, reports The Times of India. "Shaikdhar had a Bangladeshi passport. A couple of days ago, he had moved into the city with the name of Motu Shopan Mandal along with the other two accused in a room at Mumbra near," said a senior Police Officer. Interrogation revealed that Shaikhdhar had also procured Pan card and Aadhaar card under the name of Mandal. "We are trying to find out the other links of the accused if any as there could be many more persons living like them," said the officer. A case has been registered at Thane Nagar Police Station under 489 (b) (c) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of Indian Passport Act.
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October - 3 
One Levies personal was killed on October 3 while two others sustained injuries in an armed attack targeting the vehicle of Assistant Commissioner in Kalat District, reports Dawn. The dead assailant is yet to be identified by security forces. There w
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One Levies personal was killed on October 3 while two others sustained injuries in an armed attack targeting the vehicle of Assistant Commissioner in Kalat District, reports Dawn. The dead assailant is yet to be identified by security forces. There was no claim of responsibility for the attack.
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October - 3 
One security official was killed and two others sustained injuries on October 3 in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. The incident occurred in Toran Dara area of S
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One security official was killed and two others sustained injuries on October 3 in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. The incident occurred in Toran Dara area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency.
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October - 3 
while trying to go to Syria to join the terrorist group of Islamic State (IS), reported The Express Tribune on October 3 (today). Authorities claimed that this is the first such case from Pakistan. The two men from Karachi were arrested in a remote
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while trying to go to Syria to join the terrorist group of Islamic State (IS), reported The Express Tribune on October 3 (today). Authorities claimed that this is the first such case from Pakistan. The two men from Karachi were arrested in a remote Iranian town along the Turkish border. They were later deported by Iran and handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). On their return, they were arrested by the Sindh Police’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). Their interrogation has brought to light the increasing use of social media by militant groups to recruit impressionable youngsters
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October - 3 
One Japanese national was shot to death by unidentified armed men in Rangpur District on October 3, reports The Daily Star. Hoshi Kunio (66), was gunned down when he was going by a rickshaw to his grass farm at Alutari in the District's Kaunia sub-Di
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One Japanese national was shot to death by unidentified armed men in Rangpur District on October 3, reports The Daily Star. Hoshi Kunio (66), was gunned down when he was going by a rickshaw to his grass farm at Alutari in the District's Kaunia sub-District. The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the murder and warned of more such attacks. "There will continue to be a series of ongoing security operations against nationals of crusader coalition countries, they will not have safety or a livelihood in Muslim lands," both Reuters and Vice News quoted the terror group as tweeting.
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October - 3 
Two JeI activists, accused in arson cases, were arrested from Domar sub-District of Nilphamari District on October 3. The arrestees are Nazrul Islam (45) and Insan Ali (60).
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Two JeI activists, accused in arson cases, were arrested from Domar sub-District of Nilphamari District on October 3. The arrestees are Nazrul Islam (45) and Insan Ali (60).
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October - 4 
27 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Langbong Paw (41) while conducting routine vehicle checks in Madhura bridge point on VIP Road near Rangpur in Sivasagar Dist
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27 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Langbong Paw (41) while conducting routine vehicle checks in Madhura bridge point on VIP Road near Rangpur in Sivasagar District on October 4, reports The Sentinel. The arrested person was travelling from Pailapool to Silchar in a share passenger vehicle. The AR officials recovered incriminating documents related to the terror-module from his possession.
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October - 4 
A 36-year-old CPI-Maoist cadre who was allegedly involved in the May 25, 2013 Darbha valley attack on Congress leaders, has been arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada District, a senior Police officer said on October 4, reportstheshillongtimes.com. Th
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A 36-year-old CPI-Maoist cadre who was allegedly involved in the May 25, 2013 Darbha valley attack on Congress leaders, has been arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada District, a senior Police officer said on October 4, reportstheshillongtimes.com. The rebel identified as Joga Madkami was apprehended by a joint team of security forces from Chikanpal Patelpara village under Katekalyan Police Station limits.
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October - 4 
A security report for Asia-pacific region published by FireEye, a California based security firm says 38 percent of organizations in India were exposed to advanced persistent attacks in the first half of 2015, a 23 percent increase from the previous
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A security report for Asia-pacific region published by FireEye, a California based security firm says 38 percent of organizations in India were exposed to advanced persistent attacks in the first half of 2015, a 23 percent increase from the previous report, Asian Age reports on October 5. In the first half of 2015, FireEye revealed two attacks likely conducted by China-based threat actors on Indian organizations. An APT group, APT30 conducted a decade-long cyber-espionage campaign that compromised, among others, an Indian aerospace and defense company. FireEye suggests that India’s Digital India project has attracted attention for cyber attacks. India was a target of APT30, and the majority of the WATERMAIN campaign, an APT effort that targeted primarily governmental and educational organizations that FireEye revealed in August, 2015. Bryce Boland, Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific at FireEye said that going ahead, “India’s growing economic clout and rising regional influence are likely make it a more attractive target to threat groups.” India ranked fourth in Asia Pacific countries exhibiting the most Command-and-Control (CnC) infection callbacks, which indicates the presence of compromised systems that are actively communicating with the APT groups’ command and control infrastructure.
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October - 4 
A tribal, Arjun Khara (50), was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kandhabuda village under Mathili Police Station of Malkangiri District in Odisha on October 4, reports The Hindu. His bullet ridden body was located in t
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A tribal, Arjun Khara (50), was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kandhabuda village under Mathili Police Station of Malkangiri District in Odisha on October 4, reports The Hindu. His bullet ridden body was located in the forest near Kandhabuda in the morning. A handwritten letter in the name of CPI-Maoist was found near the body. Through the letter Maoists alleged that the victim was a police informer for which he had been punished. The Maoist letter also alleged that Arjun was behind encounter between security forces and Maoist near Madkapadar panchayat (village level local self-government institution) in the past in which a Maoist cadre had been killed. According to sources this encounter had occurred around a year back. Speaking to The Hindu, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabhanu Mohapatra reiterated that Arjun was a commoner having no links with Police.
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October - 4 
According to Intelligence Bureau (IB) report, Islamic State (IS) has put up posters in West Bengal Districts of Murshidabad and Nadia bordering Bangladesh, in a bid to attract people, New Indian Express reports on October 4. The cyber cell of the IB
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According to Intelligence Bureau (IB) report, Islamic State (IS) has put up posters in West Bengal Districts of Murshidabad and Nadia bordering Bangladesh, in a bid to attract people, New Indian Express reports on October 4. The cyber cell of the IB has conducted a national survey to mark the areas from where the IS is trying to recruit youths. Among the five top states are Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Apart from bordering Districts, even Howrah in West Bengal figures on the list. The survey found that many, including women aged between 16 and 30, are showing interest in IS related activities on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. In September, where officials of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) were present, the Police Chiefs were directed to form special teams to keep a watch on websites that are allegedly trying to recruit for the IS. They were also told to seek help of Muslim religious leaders to preach against the hatred and violence preached by the IS. An NTRO official said the scenario in West Bengal was particularly “disturbing as several youths were preaching and recruiting for the IS from the state by using the Internet”.
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October - 4 
Based on a specific intelligence input regarding movement of a Underground (UG) cadre, troops of 45 Assam Rifles (AR) of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) established a vehicle check post
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Based on a specific intelligence input regarding movement of a Underground (UG) cadre, troops of 45 Assam Rifles (AR) of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) established a vehicle check post at Pangei in Imphal East District and arrested one National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM), identified as Santa Yumlembam (28), on October 4, reports The Sangai Express. Yumlembam revealed that he had been providing administrative support to NRFM chief and had also received order from NRFM chief to collect money from various businessmen, contractors and Government Departments, said a press release issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO) headquarters of IGAR-S. The arrestee was later handed over to Heingang Police Station in Imphal East District.
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October - 4 
Earlier, troops of the 45 AR of 9 Sector AR and 16 AR of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of IGAR-S launched a joint operation in Khabam Lamkhai area near Koirengei in Imphal East District and arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) c
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Earlier, troops of the 45 AR of 9 Sector AR and 16 AR of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of IGAR-S launched a joint operation in Khabam Lamkhai area near Koirengei in Imphal East District and arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre on October 4, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as No 365, Batch No 26, SS Pvt Thoudam Sanathoi alias Momo Singh (23) of Lamsang Tera Urak, according to a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR-S. Singh revealed that he received training in Burma in 2006. Later, he was handed over to the Heingang Police Station.
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October - 4 
Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on October 4 said he prefers to ignore Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's four-point proposal, including demilitarisation of Kashmir and unconditional withdrawal of forces from Siachen by both the countrie
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Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on October 4 said he prefers to ignore Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's four-point proposal, including demilitarisation of Kashmir and unconditional withdrawal of forces from Siachen by both the countries, according to The Times of India. "We need not listen to others on what we should do in our country. If anyone speaks anything about our country then I will prefer to ignore it," Parrikar stated.
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October - 4 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) observed the 29th Anniversary at an NDFB designated camp at Sonai near Udalguri town in Udalguri District on October 4, reports The Shillong Times. During the anniversary programme the NDFB supremo, Ranjan
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) observed the 29th Anniversary at an NDFB designated camp at Sonai near Udalguri town in Udalguri District on October 4, reports The Shillong Times. During the anniversary programme the NDFB supremo, Ranjan Daimari informed that since 1986, around 3000 NDFB ‘soldiers’ were killed and many were taken away from their home without trace leaving behind their wives as widows and their children as orphan besides many parents as childless. Ranjan Daimari also said that ”We participated in several rounds of talk with central government in the last ten years, but no solution come till date”, adding, “If the Indian government repeatedly betrays the demands tabled by the NDFB then the outfit might be compelled to re-consider the ongoing peace talk”. “The demand of separate state of Bodoland is not only for the Bodos’ but for the all round development, peace, unity and integrity of the whole communities residing in the proposed separate state of Bodoland”, Daimary said. However, the NDFB will have a peace talk with the Union Government on October 9.
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October - 4 
NSCN-K on October 4 said it has not taken any decision to “enter into dialogue with Government of India”, reports Nagaland Post. According to NSCN-K sources the outfit continued to reaffirm that it “will never compromise on Naga sovereignty.” It is s
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NSCN-K on October 4 said it has not taken any decision to “enter into dialogue with Government of India”, reports Nagaland Post. According to NSCN-K sources the outfit continued to reaffirm that it “will never compromise on Naga sovereignty.” It is significant that leading civil society groups of Nagaland, including Naga Mothers Association (NMA), have been insisting on NSCN-K to re-join the peace-process. Senior functionaries of NSCN-K said it has also refused to be part of the Myanmar Government’s Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) to be signed with the ethnic rebels geared to end civil war in the country.
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October - 4 
Pakistan’s spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is preparing to escalate the proxy war against India by nurturing terror sanctuaries in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan, New Indian Express reports
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Pakistan’s spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is preparing to escalate the proxy war against India by nurturing terror sanctuaries in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan, New Indian Express reports on October 4. According to the Indian dossier Pakistan has activated at least 17 terror training camps there. Dulai, a locale in PoK, has undergone a terrifying transformation in two to three years. The ISI, which runs an interrogation centre, has brought hundreds of potential terrorist recruits from various parts of the country to Dulai camps that exist blatantly under state protection. As per the fresh evidence, ISI operationalised two other terror camps in PoK at Maskar-e-Aqsa and Abdullah Bin Masood, both with close links Dulai’s camp trainers. The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has also been able to keep three terror camps active in KP to train its suicide units. The training camps in KP are Umar Bin Khitab, Garhi Habibullah and Batrasi. The Pakistani Army also has a sizeable presence in Batrasi and Garhi Habibullah, which is an administrative subdivision of the Mansehra District. According to the Indian dossier Pakistan has activated at least 17 terror training camps there. The files state that LeT terrorists have also found a safe haven in Balakot in KP, where sources said recruits from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are also being trained by retired Pakistan Army officers. The LeT has another camp at Barali, a village and Union Council in PoK. According to the Indian dossier, JeM, is operating a terror camp in Chellabandi in Muzaffarabad of PoK. The most worrying trend for the Indian security establishment is growing firepower of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), which is fuelling the insurgency in Jammu & Kashmir. HM is operating its training camp from ‘Khalid Bin Walid’ in Muzaffarabad. With cadre strength of at least 1,500 terror modules, it is active in Districts of Bandipora, Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama and Rajouri. Sources said they have identified the pugmarks of 26 terrorists affiliated to HM. “Some top terrorist commanders like Anam Ul Haq Malla and Aadil were trained in Muzaffarabad. Along with several modules, they are operating in various areas of Shopian including Molu, Maldara, Kapran and Chak chollan,” a source added. Indian intelligence is also tracking the footprints of HM 'commander' Burhan Din Wani, trained in a camp in KP, is learnt to be operating from HM hideouts in Doodhkulian Forest, Lurgam and Khalil. He is part of six HM modules in Awantipora. The ISI is also supporting seven terrorist sanctuaries and training facilities in Muzaffarabad and KP to support these outfits
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October - 4 
Police commandos in East Garo Hills District attacked a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) camp that was set up recently to house fresh recruits and reportedly injured three cadres during the gun battle on October 4, reports The Shillong Times. Bas
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Police commandos in East Garo Hills District attacked a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) camp that was set up recently to house fresh recruits and reportedly injured three cadres during the gun battle on October 4, reports The Shillong Times. Based on intelligence reports about presence of a new militant camp across the Simsang River, Police launched a search operation. As the commandos advanced towards a hillock not far from Songmagre Gittim village, close to District headquarters Williamnagar, GNLA sentries perched above spotted the raiding Police party and raised the alarm. “There was a very heavy exchange of fire for some time and our boys spotted around three cadres sustaining injuries,” informed District Superintendent of Police (SP) Davis Nestell R Marak. The militants abandoned their positions and fled with their injured comrades leaving behind a hand grenade, three wireless communication handsets, GNLA documents and camp items such as food stock, bags and tents. According to Police, the camp was run by senior cadres Rakkam, Baltius and Hebel who are believed to have been present at the time of the encounter.
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October - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), allegedly planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, from separate places in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker District, reports The Hindu on October 5. While an explos
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), allegedly planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, from separate places in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker District, reports The Hindu on October 5. While an explosive weighing 10 kg was unearthed from Bande Police Station area, another of 5 kg was recovered from Siksod Police Station limits, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Singh Meena told PTI.
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October - 4 
Smuggler Mir Hussain (30), who was arrested on October 4, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 911,000 by Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Howrah-Kurla Express train in Nagpur (Maharashtra), was part of Pakistan's Inter-S
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Smuggler Mir Hussain (30), who was arrested on October 4, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 911,000 by Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Howrah-Kurla Express train in Nagpur (Maharashtra), was part of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) network spread in India. Official sources said that the incident came to light during interrogation of the accused. The ATS officials had recovered PAN cards and railway tickets from the accused who was found to be connected to ISI's network in India. The arrested accused has been remanded to the custody till October 13, 2015.
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October - 4 
Tarikul Islam, the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist and Bangladeshi national, arrested in connection with Bardhaman blast, is believed to have acquired Aadhaar card and Voter Card to project himself as an Indian citizenship, official s
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Tarikul Islam, the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist and Bangladeshi national, arrested in connection with Bardhaman blast, is believed to have acquired Aadhaar card and Voter Card to project himself as an Indian citizenship, official sources said on October 4, reports niticentral.com. Even after arrest he had been maintaining that he was not involved in the blast. However, after his finger prints matched with one of the crime scene preserved by the NIA, he started spilling some of the beans about his association with JMB), the sources said. He claimed during interrogation that he had been jailed in Bangladesh prison for five years where he met Sheikh Rahamatullah alias Sajid, the mastermind of JMB terror group, and his radicalisation process begun, the sources said. He crossed over to India in 2012 for indoctrination of youth in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar for recruiting them in the terror group with an aim of destabilise Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh and enforce Sharia-based Islamic rule "through violent terrorist acts". For the purpose of establishing his credentials as an Indian, he claimed to have bribed local election and Aaadhaar card officials to procure the same, the sources said. He also married an Indian girl who was minor at that time, they said, adding that the wedding was solemnised at Simulia madrasa (Islamic Seminary) in Bardhaman, West Bengal where the terrorist training camps were organised by JMB. The wife along with an eight-month old baby and his brother-in-law are missing from the day he was arrested.
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October - 4 
The Border Security Force (BSF) seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and around 20 kilogram silver on Indo-Bangladesh border on October 4, reports kolkatapost.com. According to the reports, the face value of FICN was set INR 500,000 by the offic
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The Border Security Force (BSF) seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and around 20 kilogram silver on Indo-Bangladesh border on October 4, reports kolkatapost.com. According to the reports, the face value of FICN was set INR 500,000 by the officials. A BSF release said that the fake notes and silver were being smuggled into India at the Sukhdevpur border outpost in Malda District of West Bengal. The smugglers ran away as they were challenged by the officials.
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October - 4 
Two militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District of Jammu & Kashmir on October 4, reports The Times of India. The encounter erupted after a joint team of Police and Army cordoned o
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Two militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District of Jammu & Kashmir on October 4, reports The Times of India. The encounter erupted after a joint team of Police and Army cordoned off Hari village in Tral in Pulwama and started a search operation following an intelligence input, Police said. As the search operation was going on, the militants, who were hiding in the area, tried to break the cordon and opened firing on the forces, Superintendent of Police (SP), Awantipora, Irshad Ahmad said. He said two militants were killed in the encounter. "They belonged to JeM and have been identified as Adil Pathan and Burmi," the SP said.
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October - 4 
A pro-government tribal elder, Malik Sayed Ali Wazir, was killed on October 4 and his son was wounded when a roadside bomb hit their vehicle in the Bakkakhel town of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. No group has yet claimed
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A pro-government tribal elder, Malik Sayed Ali Wazir, was killed on October 4 and his son was wounded when a roadside bomb hit their vehicle in the Bakkakhel town of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the killing but Malik Sayed Ali Wazir, who headed an anti-Taliban militia in the town, was on the target of militants.
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October - 4 
At least three alleged gangsters were killed during a Police encounter in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 4, reported Daily Times. The dead gangsters were identified as Arshad, Abdul Noor and Noman.
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At least three alleged gangsters were killed during a Police encounter in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 4, reported Daily Times. The dead gangsters were identified as Arshad, Abdul Noor and Noman.
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October - 4 
Separately, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel on October 4 raided a private hospital and arrested two Afghan nationals who were undergoing treatment since September 21, 2015 in Baldia Town, reports Daily Times.
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Separately, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel on October 4 raided a private hospital and arrested two Afghan nationals who were undergoing treatment since September 21, 2015 in Baldia Town, reports Daily Times.
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October - 4 
Several suspects, including a doctor, were arrested in three intelligence-driven raids on as many private health facilities in Bahadurabad area of Gulshan Town in provincial capital Karachi on October 4, reports Dawn. According to sources, a total of
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Several suspects, including a doctor, were arrested in three intelligence-driven raids on as many private health facilities in Bahadurabad area of Gulshan Town in provincial capital Karachi on October 4, reports Dawn. According to sources, a total of three facilities were raided and besides a doctor, some staff members and some under-treatment suspects, who had been wounded in the ongoing operations in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), were picked up. “We received information that some wounded militants are being treated at some Karachi hospitals,” said an unnamed senior Police official. He further said, “During initial interrogation, the held suspects informed us about their handler and we also took him into custody in a separate raid,” adding, “The handler told us that around 100 wounded Taliban suspects are currently under treatment in different health facilities of the metropolis.” City Police Chief said that a doctor was arrested in the raid on a Bahadurabad hospital on charges of treating militants wounded in tribal areas. He said that the doctor was being interrogated.
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October - 4 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hanged a military intelligence officer in retaliation for recent executions of militants by Government, the militant group said in videos released on October 4, reports The News. In the first video, a man identifi
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hanged a military intelligence officer in retaliation for recent executions of militants by Government, the militant group said in videos released on October 4, reports The News. In the first video, a man identifies himself as Bashir Ahmad Khan, originally from the 19th Army air defence unit and later recruited by Pakistan’s military intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). "We were trained to trace the Taliban´s training camps," said the man identified as Khan. He was dressed in plain brown traditional Pakistani clothes and surrounded by armed men wearing masks and camouflage. One unmasked man in white robes kneels beside him. Two men hold a black banner in the background that is embroidered with the kalma, a Muslim declaration of faith. In the second video, Khan is shown wrapped in a Pakistani flag, his eyes bound with black cloth and a noose around his neck. One of the masked men says: "The hanging of Bashir Ahmad is our response to the Pakistani government who are busy hanging our group members. This is just the beginning and all those who are in our custody or those who have any links with the Pakistan government will face the same treatment." After the masked man finishes speaking, he pushes Khan off a rock. As Khan dangles from the rope around his neck, other militants shoot at his body and shout: "God is great." The videos were provided by Maqbool Dawar, a TTP commander from North Waziristan who is known to Reuters. Reuters could not independently authenticate the two videos and a Pakistani military spokesman was not immediately able to comment on them.
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October - 4 
Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on October 4 formed a four-member talks team to hold talks with the three major parties on constitutional issues, reports The Himalayan Times. The front, however, decided to continue its agitation in Madhes, including
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Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on October 4 formed a four-member talks team to hold talks with the three major parties on constitutional issues, reports The Himalayan Times. The front, however, decided to continue its agitation in Madhes, including peaceful demonstrations in border areas, highways and civil disobedience.
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October - 4 
Former PM and former UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai addressing a mass gathering at Dhakdhai of Rupendehi District on October 4 said that a new political force with new vision has become necessary to safeguard the democratic achievements, reports Rep
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Former PM and former UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai addressing a mass gathering at Dhakdhai of Rupendehi District on October 4 said that a new political force with new vision has become necessary to safeguard the democratic achievements, reports Republica. He said "I have come here to seek public viewpoints about such a force." He argued that UCPN-M party has become unfit and is like a crumbling house. Backing the Madhes movement, Bhattarai called for further intensifying the movement.
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October - 4 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing an interaction on the new constitution organized by the party in Kathmandu on October 4 said that various forces have been hatching conspiracy to break an allianc
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing an interaction on the new constitution organized by the party in Kathmandu on October 4 said that various forces have been hatching conspiracy to break an alliance of major political forces that were actively involved in promulgating the new constitution, reports Republica. Expressing readiness for addressing the genuine demands of agitating Madhesi parties through constitutional amendments, Dahal urged the agitating parties to join the consensus alliance.
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October - 4 
14 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), were arrested from a coaching centre in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District on October 4, reports The Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, Police conducted a dr
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14 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), were arrested from a coaching centre in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District on October 4, reports The Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, Police conducted a drive at BCC coaching centre in Kerani Hat area and arrested the ICS cadres. Police also recovered some anti-state leaflets from the spot.
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October - 4 
Police arrested the ameer (chief) of Baralekha sub-District unit of JeI in Moulvibazar District on October 4. The JeI leader Maulana Azir Uddin was arrested from Kutubnagar village in a sabotage case.
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Police arrested the ameer (chief) of Baralekha sub-District unit of JeI in Moulvibazar District on October 4. The JeI leader Maulana Azir Uddin was arrested from Kutubnagar village in a sabotage case.
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October - 4 
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on October 4 urged the Government to protect the human rights of its citizens and conduct a credible domestic inquiry into the allegations of human rights abuses during the war to prevent further intervention by t he i
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Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on October 4 urged the Government to protect the human rights of its citizens and conduct a credible domestic inquiry into the allegations of human rights abuses during the war to prevent further intervention by t he international community into the country's domestic affairs, reports Colombo Page. Addressing a media briefing, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said some of the proposals in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on Sri Lanka pose some dangers to the country.
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October - 5 
37 AR in joint operation with 32 AR arrested one armed militant of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), identified as ‘sergeant major’ Toka Sema of Purana Bazaar in Dimapur District. According to AR release, the o
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37 AR in joint operation with 32 AR arrested one armed militant of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), identified as ‘sergeant major’ Toka Sema of Purana Bazaar in Dimapur District. According to AR release, the operation was launched based on information regarding extortion activities by an armed NSCN-R at Church Road in Dimapur Town. On search of individual, one 7.65 mm Pistol along with two magazines, ten rounds and Rs. 2,220 were recovered.
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October - 5 
A well packed one kilogram weight Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found lying on an inter-village road on . A Quick Response Team (QRT) of 12 Bihar Regiment detected the IED on the road side of Malom–Bamdiar inter village road connecting the Im
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A well packed one kilogram weight Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found lying on an inter-village road on . A Quick Response Team (QRT) of 12 Bihar Regiment detected the IED on the road side of Malom–Bamdiar inter village road connecting the Imphal-Churachandpur section of national highway. The IED was later retrieved by a team of Nambol Police after personnel of D Company of 201 CEDU Bomb Squad defused the same at a gorge between Ichum Kom village and Leimaram village. The IED wrapped in a polythene bag contained one motor cell, RDX, two wires and two detonators.
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October - 5 
Dimapur Police in separate incidents on October 5 arrested six persons while collecting and demanding money from business establishments and vehicles in and around Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post.
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Dimapur Police in separate incidents on October 5 arrested six persons while collecting and demanding money from business establishments and vehicles in and around Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post.
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October - 5 
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting on October 6 with all eight Governors of the North Eastern States and discussed about the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government’s ‘Act East Policy’ and the way forward for the policy.
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting on October 6 with all eight Governors of the North Eastern States and discussed about the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government’s ‘Act East Policy’ and the way forward for the policy.
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October - 5 
Four Army personnel and a militant were killed in two separate gun battles in Kupwara District on October 5, while Security Forces (SFs) launched searches against infiltrators, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 6 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched large sc
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Four Army personnel and a militant were killed in two separate gun battles in Kupwara District on October 5, while Security Forces (SFs) launched searches against infiltrators, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 6 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched large scale searches at Tilpatren forest area, near the Line of Control (LoC), in Handwara area of Kupwara District following inputs about the movement of a militant in the area since last few days. On seeing the Army, militants opened heavy fire on them triggering an exchange of fire. In the encounter, four Army personnel, identified as Sepoy Surinder, Sepoy Buta Satyam, Lance Naik Gurdev Singh and Sepoy Surindera, were killed. Reports said that it was freshly infiltrated group of militants which had infiltrated three days ago from the Handwara area of LoC. In another encounter between militants and Army’s 28 RR and 9 Para at Darpora forest area in Lolab of the above mentioned District, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander', identified as Usman Tada killed. He hailed from Pakistan and was active in the area since last two years. SFs had received information about presence of three militants in Dardpora forest area and accordingly search operation was launched, during which one militant was shot dead. In another encounter between militants and Army’s 28 RR and 9 Para at Darpora forest area in Lolab of the above mentioned District, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander', identified as Usman Tada killed. He hailed from Pakistan and was active in the area since last two years. SFs had received information about presence of three militants in Dardpora forest area and accordingly search operation was launched, during which one militant was shot dead.
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October - 5 
Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on October 5 arrested the kingpin of a drug-trafficking racket from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Times of India. Gul Mohammad Jargar alias Gul Jamadar, 65, a resident of Bijbehara town of Anantnag District,
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Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on October 5 arrested the kingpin of a drug-trafficking racket from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Times of India. Gul Mohammad Jargar alias Gul Jamadar, 65, a resident of Bijbehara town of Anantnag District, was caught from near his residence with the help of J&K Police. ATS alleged that Jamadar was actively involved in "narco-terrorism" and was associated with Ahmedabad-based underworld dons, including Abdul Wahab and the slain Abdul Latif, for peddling drugs in Gujarat. ATS officials on October 6 said their operation to arrest Jamadar had been going on for the past six months. Police said Gul is wanted in cases registered with state ATS; Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB); and Bharuch, Anand and Ahmedabad Police. Gul's name emerged as a supplier after 16.5 kilogram Cannabis was seized in Ahmedabad in 2005. Gul had joined the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as a Constable in 1970 but resigned after four years of service. For the next four years, he worked with J&K Police as an Armed Constable after which he joined a drug syndicate involving ex-armed forces personnel.
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October - 5 
India and Germany on October 5, agreed to intensify their cooperation in countering terrorism in all its forms, including recruitment, financing, propaganda, training and movement of terrorists, reports The Times of India. The two countries signed a
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India and Germany on October 5, agreed to intensify their cooperation in countering terrorism in all its forms, including recruitment, financing, propaganda, training and movement of terrorists, reports The Times of India. The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security cooperation during the visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to India. The MoU was signed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and German Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Interior Gunter Krings. According to an official release, "The MoU proposes to intensify cooperation in countering terrorism in all its forms, including recruitment, financing, terrorist propaganda, training and terrorist movements, countering organised crime, preventing and combating unlawful production/extraction of any narcotic and psychotropic substances". The MoU also covers border protection, aviation security, cyber crime, illegal migration and counterfeit currency. During his interaction with Krings, Rijiju is said to have pointed out that the 'Khalistan' flag and photographs of terrorists bearing weapons were openly displayed in many Sikh shrines in Germany to "incite hatred and anger against India". While recalling that the Annual Report on Protection of Constitution published in June 2015 had made a specific reference to "extremist Sikhs" in the list of extremist organisations of foreigners in Germany, Rijiju said Indo-German "collaboration" against Sikh radicals needs to be effective at all stages starting from recruitment to training, funding, propaganda and movement of terrorist elements. The Indian security agencies have compiled an elaborate document on how Germany has become a meeting point of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and other terrorist groups of late. There have been massive Germany-based recruitments in BKI in recent months, agencies have been informed. As per the document, BKI modules have been under immense pressure from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to attack Indian establishments. The latter has even asked BKI to coordinate with outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). As per an intelligence communique circulated among agencies a few months ago, BKI's Pakistan-based commander Wadhwa Singh and his counterpart from LeT held a number of meetings in Choburjee, Lahore. They have been trying to orchestrate a "synchronized attack" on Punjab and Delhi, sources said. The communique further said Wadhwa Singh and LeT 'commander' Tufaili Nayat Mir had visited Germany and Canada a number of times to meet BKI operatives lying low there. "There have been sustained efforts by Wadhwa Singh, Pakistan-based chief of BKI and others based abroad to rejuvenate the organization. Singh has been able to raise human bombs to be used at an opportune moment. Large quantities of arms, ammunitions and explosive are being smuggled from across the border in the Jammu region and delivered to BKI cadres in Delhi-Punjab regions using Trans-border smugglers," the note prepared a few months ago said.
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October - 5 
Indian agencies seem to discount the possibility of Islamic State's (IS) involvement in the recent killings of an Italian and a Japanese national in Bangladesh, The Times of India reports on October 6. They have instead sought to blame Jamaat-e-Islam
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Indian agencies seem to discount the possibility of Islamic State's (IS) involvement in the recent killings of an Italian and a Japanese national in Bangladesh, The Times of India reports on October 6. They have instead sought to blame Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) rebels and see the murderous attacks as a ploy to draw attention of the Western nations to "targeting of their top leaders for 1971 war crimes without proper trial as required by an international war tribunal". "The hanging of some top Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders may be due in the near future; one of the most prominent leaders on the death row is Motiur Rahman Nizami, whose appeal is now being heard by the Supreme Court," a senior officer of the Indian establishment pointed out. "The attacks on foreigners seem to aimed at drawing the immediate attention of the West. Also, given that IS generates the widest interest across the globe, JeI may be projecting attacks by extremists linked to it as those executed by IS. This attracts immediate condemnation by the western world and may further JeI's intention to project the Hasina government as ineffective in managing the security situation," said the officer. Agencies feel the Bangladesh killings do not bear the IS hallmark. Beheading victims and videographing the brutal murders is a known modus operandi of IS and the killings in Bangladesh were both shooting incidents. Though Bangladesh has rounded up some suspects, no evidence of their links with IS has been found so far. "Those detained may not be the real perpetrators, but investigations are on to identify them...but until now, there is nothing beyond a claim to establish any IS link," said an official following the events in Bangladesh.
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October - 5 
Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has expressed dismay and said it was compelled to condemn the unwarranted raids, arrest and destruction of office properties by 46th Assam Rifles (AR) along with Para Military Sp
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Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has expressed dismay and said it was compelled to condemn the unwarranted raids, arrest and destruction of office properties by 46th Assam Rifles (AR) along with Para Military Special Force since October 4, 11 pm and again on October 5, 4am, ransacking and destroying the mess of Meluri town command and Pochury Region office in Phek District, reports Nagaland Post on October 6. In a press statement, NSCN-IM ‘MIP’ said one US. Carbine and one Walkie Talkie were taken away by the team during the raids. MIP said at this crucial juncture of serious political negotiation between the Government of India (GoI) and NSCN-IM to bring about peaceful political solution between the two entities, it was unwise on the past of AR to vitiate the conducive atmosphere by indulging into something which not only violate the Ground rules of Cease Fire Agreement but also created confusion to the level of confidence and momentum already build up between the two party.
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October - 5 
Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM)’s Crime Suppression Department (CSD) under 'home affairs’ has disposed off seized consignment of contraband ganja . In a press note ‘secretary’ to CSD, Khekuto Jakhalu informed t
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Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM)’s Crime Suppression Department (CSD) under 'home affairs’ has disposed off seized consignment of contraband ganja . In a press note ‘secretary’ to CSD, Khekuto Jakhalu informed that the consignment of ganja weighing 75 kgs has been burnt down in presence of chairman, GBs, Church leaders and representatives of women association of Toluvi village in Dimapur District.
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October - 5 
Maharashtra Government's Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) surrender policy has yielded positive results with 502 Maoists giving up arms in the last 10 years and being rehabilitated, reports firstpost.com on October 6. Of these, 482 rebels have surrendered
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Maharashtra Government's Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) surrender policy has yielded positive results with 502 Maoists giving up arms in the last 10 years and being rehabilitated, reports firstpost.com on October 6. Of these, 482 rebels have surrendered in Gadchiroli District alone, considered as a Naxal hotbed. Maharashtra Government had launched a Naxal surrender policy on August 29, 2005 which has been extended time and again till date, official sources from Anti-Naxalite Operations (ANO) of Maharashtra Police said. The first rebel to surrender was Madan Anna alias Balan Ballya in 2005, they said. "Police and district authorities motivate Naxals to give up their arms. In 2013 and 2014 around 49 and 40 Naxals surrendered respectively while 25 Maoists turned themselves in till September this year," sources added. Among the ultras who have surrendered are one state zonal committee member, six divisional committee members, 16 commanders, 24 deputy commanders and 218 dalam members besides 110 Gram rakshak, 127 Sangam members, they said. According to them, while men are given skill training through Industrial Training Institute and taught motor vehicle driving, women are trained in sewing and selling vegetables.
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October - 5 
Nagpur unit of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on person identified as Mir Anwarul (30) hailing from Malda District in West Bengal along with FICN with face value of INR 900,000, Asian Age reports on October 6. “The currency is of very high qu
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Nagpur unit of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on person identified as Mir Anwarul (30) hailing from Malda District in West Bengal along with FICN with face value of INR 900,000, Asian Age reports on October 6. “The currency is of very high quality,” said an ATS source. The ATS strongly suspect it was smuggled into the country from across the border from Bangladesh. An ATS source said, “Rs 9 lakh is a big amount. He could not have circulated such a huge amount by himself. We suspect there are foot soldiers below him to whom he wanted to circulate this money after getting a cut. They would have further distributed it in busy market places.” He has been booked under the relevant sections of the IPC and will be produced before a magistrate’s court where the Nagpur ATS will seek his custody for further investigations.
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October - 5 
One person, identified as Bitu Mandal was killed and another one was critically injured as both were reportedly shot at point blank range by the cadres of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) near Zunheboto town in Zunh
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One person, identified as Bitu Mandal was killed and another one was critically injured as both were reportedly shot at point blank range by the cadres of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) near Zunheboto town in Zunheboto District on October 5, reports Morung Express. Police sources said that the victims, both non-Naga manual labourers, were reportedly blindfolded with both hands and legs tied and shot at point blank range. NSCN-K’s ‘ministry of information & publicity (MIP)’ in a press release informed that People’s Army of Nagaland (Naga Army) has awarded “capital punishment to two active Indian undercover agents at Zunheboto on October 5.” It also warned that NSCN-K would “not tolerate or spare any espionage activities against the Naga struggle and the same yardstick shall be applied to irrespective of one’s citizenship i.e. local Naga or Indian.”
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October - 5 
Police also arrested one person identified as Atoka Awomi from Singrijan-Selouphe tri-junction in Dimapur while collecting tax from trucks in the name of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). An amount of INR 2,600
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Police also arrested one person identified as Atoka Awomi from Singrijan-Selouphe tri-junction in Dimapur while collecting tax from trucks in the name of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). An amount of INR 2,600 recovered from his possession.
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October - 5 
Reacting on the Supreme Court’s verdict to grant citizenship to Chakma-Hajong refugees, the students union of effected District Namsai, comprising of All Tai Khamti Singpho Students Union (ATKSSU), All Namsai District Students Union (ANDSU), All Nams
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Reacting on the Supreme Court’s verdict to grant citizenship to Chakma-Hajong refugees, the students union of effected District Namsai, comprising of All Tai Khamti Singpho Students Union (ATKSSU), All Namsai District Students Union (ANDSU), All Namsai Area Youth Association (ANAYA) and other organizations staged mass protest rally at Namsai in Namsai District on October 5. The rally with thousands of participants begins from IInd Mile and culminated at DC office Namsai. General Secretary of ATKSSU, Khamoon Manpoong said that “We the indigenous people will ultimately become victims, so we never accept the verdict of Supreme Court. SC has conferred its verdict without analyzing the ground reality”.
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October - 5 
Stating that there was an exchange of fire between the Special Operation Group (SOG) troopers and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation inside the Jugsaipatna Reserve Forest area in the Kalahandi District, the
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Stating that there was an exchange of fire between the Special Operation Group (SOG) troopers and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation inside the Jugsaipatna Reserve Forest area in the Kalahandi District, the Superintendent of Police (SP) said the firing continued for about 30 minutes, reports The New Indian Express on October 6. It was learnt that a Maoist team led by Odisha State Committee ‘secretary’ of CPI-Maoist, Modem Balkrishnan alias Manoj, managed to escape from the operation site inside the jungle. Police recovered large quantities of various items including kits, medicine stock, 24 detonators, one tiffin bomb and Maoist literature from the abandoned Maoist camp. This was the fifth encounter between the Police and the Maoists in Kalahandi in the last one year, the SP added.
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October - 5 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which has stepped up its activity after the Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) Government made its intention clear to exploit bauxite in the Visakha Agency, abducted three Telugu Desam Party (TDP) members of G.K.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which has stepped up its activity after the Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) Government made its intention clear to exploit bauxite in the Visakha Agency, abducted three Telugu Desam Party (TDP) members of G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) from their houses in Kothaguda village in the evening of October 5. The three are TDP mandal party president Mamidi Balayya Padal, senior leader Vandalam Balayya and District committee member Mukkala Mahesh. The group involved in the abduction was reportedly led by a senior leader and Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) spokesman Chalapathi. A warning letter was sent to the TDP leaders next day (October 6) morning saying that they would pay a heavy price if the Government failed to announce winding up of plans for bauxite mining within a week. The letter was accompanied by an appeal by the victims to the Government to stop mining plans else their lives would be in peril, they said. The Maoists also demanded the party leaders immediately quit their posts and primary membership of the party and join the people’s movement against bauxite mining. Combing by the Police, arrests and establishment of camps, which are all meant to facilitate bauxite mining, should be stopped, they said. The Maoists are making their presence felt in spite of intensive combing by the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CPRF) and the Police say cadres from outside A.P. are crossing the border.
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October - 5 
The Jammu and Kashmir government on October 5, informed the assembly that 69 people including 35 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and 199 injured in militancy-related incidents and Pakistani firing in the state this year, reports The Times o
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The Jammu and Kashmir government on October 5, informed the assembly that 69 people including 35 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and 199 injured in militancy-related incidents and Pakistani firing in the state this year, reports The Times of India. While 49 people - 29 SF personnel and 20 civilians - lost their lives in militancy-related violence, six SF personnel were among 20 people killed in firing from across the border till September 22 this year, Chief Minister (CM) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said in a written reply to a question by National Conference legislator Mian Altaf Ahmad. He said 124 people including 71 SF personnel were injured in militancy-related incidents and 75 wounded in Pakistani firing. They included 16 SF personnel. CM Sayeed said in militancy-related violence last year, 35 civilians were killed and 70 injured while 47 SF personnel lost their lives and 84 wounded. The firing from Pakistani side left 14 civilians dead and 101 others injured, while four SF personnel were killed and 16 others injured last year, he said. Further, the chief minister said an ex-gratia relief of INR 34.43 lakh and INR 19.32 lakh was given to the next of kin of those killed and injured in Jammu division and Kashmir division, respectively.
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October - 5 
Vehemently condemning the recent development of looting and robbery along the Trans Asian Highway the Kuki National Front (KNF) warned of action on October 5, reports Kanglaonline. LH Stephen, 'information and publicity secretary' of the outfit said
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Vehemently condemning the recent development of looting and robbery along the Trans Asian Highway the Kuki National Front (KNF) warned of action on October 5, reports Kanglaonline. LH Stephen, 'information and publicity secretary' of the outfit said that the frequent occurrence of looting and robbery along the highway is very unfortunate while condemning such incident in the strongest term. He continued that if any militant outfit under Suspension of Operation (SoO) or non-SoO group happen to regrettably involve in such uncalled-for incident should immediate culminate their activities and eschewed from such unlawful movement in future. If the looting and robbery along the highway happen to be the handiwork of any individual and gangs party they should also stop immediate said LH. Stephen. The KNF will be probing the incident of looting and robbery case along the highway and anyone found involving in such criminal activities should be given curative action warned LH. Stephen while warning to those who are involve in the looting and robbery along the highway to shun their outlaw movement immediately. The outfit leader also warned that if any dire punishment is given to any individual or party who do comply with the outfit appeal KNF will not held responsible.
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October - 5 
According to some unnamed senior officials, the government has sought to beef the strength of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in Balochistan by as much as 27 per cent in addition to improving their training and equipment, reported The Express Tribune
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According to some unnamed senior officials, the government has sought to beef the strength of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in Balochistan by as much as 27 per cent in addition to improving their training and equipment, reported The Express Tribune on October 5 (today). Some security outfits in the province could see further recruitment in the coming years. “The massive recruitment process will continue till 2018—it’s part of the action plan against insurgents,” a senior official in Balochistan Home Department said. LEAs, including Police, Levies, Frontier Corps (FC) and Balochistan Constabulary (FCB) have seen their rank and file boosted from an estimated 83,741in 2011 to 106,243 in 2015. To afford these upgrades, the Government is expected to increase the annual budgets for these forces accordingly. According to data from the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Balochistan Home Department, the FC has seen the largest manpower increase from 38,132 to an estimated 52,000. Further, officers in the force have been increased from 248 to 511. The Government has also beefed up Police in the Province, recruiting 3, 123 personnel and raising its strength to 28,094 men with a budget of PKR 9.3 billion for the current fiscal year. The FCB, too, has seen fresh recruitment with 511 personnel inducted. The force, with a strength of 9,149 men has been allocated a budget of PKR 3 billion.
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October - 5 
An unnamed spokesman of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) while commenting on the video released by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 4, 2015, showing hanging of a military intelligence officer in North Waziristan Agency (NWA)
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An unnamed spokesman of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) while commenting on the video released by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on October 4, 2015, showing hanging of a military intelligence officer in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) said on October 5 that it was totally baseless, reports The News. He regretted that a section of foreign and local media has accommodated a propaganda news item along with video, issued by terrorists about killing of an individual which they claimed as an intelligence official. The person shown in video is neither a serving soldier nor an intelligence official, the ISPR spokesman said.
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October - 5 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on October 5 sentenced former Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama'at (ASWJ) Rawalpindi 'president' Mufti Tanveer Alam Farooqi to six months in prison for hate speech and possession of weapons, reports Daily Times. During the hearing, ATC
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on October 5 sentenced former Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama'at (ASWJ) Rawalpindi 'president' Mufti Tanveer Alam Farooqi to six months in prison for hate speech and possession of weapons, reports Daily Times. During the hearing, ATC Judge Asif Majeed Awan ordered the Farooqi to be imprisoned for six months and pay a fine of PKR 50,000. The ASWJ leader was arrested by the CTD on December 31, 2014.
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October - 5 
In another raid, two suspected terrorists, identified as Khalid Mahmood and Amanullah, were arrested from a village near Thokar Niaz Beg area in Lahore on October 5, reports Dawn. The Police recovered illegal weapons and two kilogram of explosive mat
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In another raid, two suspected terrorists, identified as Khalid Mahmood and Amanullah, were arrested from a village near Thokar Niaz Beg area in Lahore on October 5, reports Dawn. The Police recovered illegal weapons and two kilogram of explosive material from their possession
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October - 5 
Justice Asif Saeed Khosa of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on October 5 while hearing an appeal filed by Mumtaz Qadri, the killer of former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, against his death penalty, said that criticism of the blasphemy law did not amou
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Justice Asif Saeed Khosa of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on October 5 while hearing an appeal filed by Mumtaz Qadri, the killer of former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, against his death penalty, said that criticism of the blasphemy law did not amount to blasphemy, reports Daily Times. During the hearing on October 5, the bench observed that the entire argument of Qadri’s counsel would be rendered irrelevant if it is not established that then governor Salman Taseer had committed blasphemy. Justice Khosa in his remarks said that criticizing a law does not amount to blasphemy and the press clippings presented in court do not provide sufficient evidence to maintain that the former governor had committed blasphemy.
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October - 5 
Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal while speaking at the 'Meet the Press' program of the Karachi Press Club on October 5 said that the Provincial Government was not considering winding up the Karachi Operation, reports Dawn. He said that the oper
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Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal while speaking at the 'Meet the Press' program of the Karachi Press Club on October 5 said that the Provincial Government was not considering winding up the Karachi Operation, reports Dawn. He said that the operation was launched against terrorists and criminals and it would continue till the elimination of the last terrorist. He said that Police and Rangers were jointly carrying out the operation in Karachi and it was wrong to say that the role of the Police had been restricted to a mere backup force because the Rangers had taken a leading role.
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October - 5 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 5 claimed to have arrested three al Qaeda militants from Raiwind town in provincial capital Lahore, reports Dawn. The suspects were identified as Tariq Aziz, Abdul Ghaffar and Mehar Hamid Ali. The Pol
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 5 claimed to have arrested three al Qaeda militants from Raiwind town in provincial capital Lahore, reports Dawn. The suspects were identified as Tariq Aziz, Abdul Ghaffar and Mehar Hamid Ali. The Police also recovered cash, weapons and printed and written material suggesting their links with al Qaeda from their possession.
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October - 5 
The current military operation against militants will continue until the writ of the state is restored, said, Pakistan’s Defence Attaché Brigadier Sarfraz Ali Chaudhary while addressing a convention of Pakistani-Americans in Washington on October 5,
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The current military operation against militants will continue until the writ of the state is restored, said, Pakistan’s Defence Attaché Brigadier Sarfraz Ali Chaudhary while addressing a convention of Pakistani-Americans in Washington on October 5, reports Dawn. He said that the operation had four major goals, eliminating extremists from North Waziristan, their sleeper cells elsewhere in the country, restoring the writ of the state, and ensuring that only the state had monopoly on the use of legitimate physical force within its jurisdiction.
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October - 5 
The United States (US) is helping Pakistan fight militants in its tribal areas by providing precision strike technology to its air force, said Pakistan's envoy Jalil Abbas Jilani while addressing the second Convention of the Pakistani-American Commun
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The United States (US) is helping Pakistan fight militants in its tribal areas by providing precision strike technology to its air force, said Pakistan's envoy Jalil Abbas Jilani while addressing the second Convention of the Pakistani-American Community in Washington on October 5, reports The Express Tribune. Talking to participants about progress in Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Ambassador Jilani said over 90 per cent of the areas in North Waziristan which were previously used by militants as safe havens have been cleared by Pakistan’s military. He added that the military has also completely destroyed the terrorists’ command and control infrastructure. He further said that Washington is also helping Islamabad rehabilitate tribes people displaced by the military operations against terrorists. He also said Pakistan’s government is taking multiple steps to improve the security situation in the country.
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October - 5 
Cadres of agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) set two trucks on fire in Birgunj town in Parsa District . They took two trucks (Na 2 Kha 5975 and Na 2 Kha 4552) under control at Jagarnathpur along the Dryport Bypass-Parwanipur road sectio
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Cadres of agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) set two trucks on fire in Birgunj town in Parsa District . They took two trucks (Na 2 Kha 5975 and Na 2 Kha 4552) under control at Jagarnathpur along the Dryport Bypass-Parwanipur road section and set them ablaze. The UDMF cadres also vandalized more than two dozen vehicles at Parwanipur Village Development Committee (VDC) in Sarlahi District.
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October - 5 
Former Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on October 5 announced that he would launch his much-hyped ‘new force’ within a month, reports The Himalayan Times. Talking to journalists in Sunawal of Nawalparasi District, the leader, who recently quit
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Former Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on October 5 announced that he would launch his much-hyped ‘new force’ within a month, reports The Himalayan Times. Talking to journalists in Sunawal of Nawalparasi District, the leader, who recently quit the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and the Parliament, said he was consulting industrialists, businesspersons, politicians and members of the public from various Districts with a view to launch the force. He said “We have been holding campaigns of ideological debates in various Districts. We will announce the new power with a national commitment for economic development and prosperity, by unifying all the concepts.”
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October - 5 
Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala on October 4 called an all-party meeting for October 5 (today) to discuss the next political course, reports The Himalayan Times. The PM has invited all the parties represented in the Legislature Parliament for the
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Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala on October 4 called an all-party meeting for October 5 (today) to discuss the next political course, reports The Himalayan Times. The PM has invited all the parties represented in the Legislature Parliament for the all-party meeting slated to begin at 11:00am.
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October - 5 
Various small parties expressing their views in the all-party meet convened at Prime Minister's official residence at Baluwatar in Kathmandu on October 5 have suggested the major three political parties to keep their alliance intact while forming the
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Various small parties expressing their views in the all-party meet convened at Prime Minister's official residence at Baluwatar in Kathmandu on October 5 have suggested the major three political parties to keep their alliance intact while forming the new Government, reports Republica. Most of them suggested major parties for resolving the existing crisis in the country through joint efforts. The meeting focused on settling the ongoing protest in Tarai-Madhesh, opening the blockade on Nepal-India border and formation of the new Government, participating leaders informed after the meeting.
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October - 5 
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on October 5 said that terrorism has become a serious threat to the security of Bangladesh and there was an urgent need to curb activities of groups like Islamic State (IS), reports New Nation. He said, "We are tryi
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Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on October 5 said that terrorism has become a serious threat to the security of Bangladesh and there was an urgent need to curb activities of groups like Islamic State (IS), reports New Nation. He said, "We are trying hard to combat terrorism. It is a global issue, which India and Bangladesh are facing at the same time. Terrorism has become a major problem now. ISIS was behind several acts, such as burning of Jordanian pilot, mass slaughter, beheading, stoning, etc. We need to put an end to these acts by ISIS. In Bangladesh, terrorism has become a serious threat to our national security. It has become a threat to life, economy and political as well as religious pluralism in Bangladesh."
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October - 5 
Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Detective Branch (DB) Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) (North-South) Muhamad Babul Akhter said that Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) aims to set up a stronghold in Chittagong District’s heavily forested h
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Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Detective Branch (DB) Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) (North-South) Muhamad Babul Akhter said that Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) aims to set up a stronghold in Chittagong District’s heavily forested hilly areas. He said that the JMB arrestees claimed that there are 1,000 JMB militants in the District, discreetly working as stationers, day labourers and hawkers to conceal their identity. Some have set up small shops in densely-populated areas of the city to enable contact within the group when required. JMB has been raising funds through lucrative criminal activities in the port city, the militants confessed during Police questioning.
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October - 5 
Police arrested 25 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Habiganj District on October 5, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police also recovered seven crude bombs and explosives from them. They also seized hundreds
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Police arrested 25 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Habiganj District on October 5, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police also recovered seven crude bombs and explosives from them. They also seized hundreds of Jihadi books and anti-Government leaflets.
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October - 5 
Police on October 5 arrested three War Crimes accused of Noakhali District hours after International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) issued an arrest warrant against five “Razakars” for their alleged involvement in crimes during the 1971 Liberation War, re
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Police on October 5 arrested three War Crimes accused of Noakhali District hours after International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) issued an arrest warrant against five “Razakars” for their alleged involvement in crimes during the 1971 Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Amir Ahmad alias Razakar Amir Ali (70), Muhamad Joynal Abedin (73) and Mohammad Yusuf (60).
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October - 5 
President Maithripala Sirisena at the National Sowing and Cultivation ceremony held at Waddakachchi in Kilinochchi District on October 5 handed 613 acres of land to the owners, reports Colombo Page. Out of the 613 acres, 474 acres belong to Kilinochc
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President Maithripala Sirisena at the National Sowing and Cultivation ceremony held at Waddakachchi in Kilinochchi District on October 5 handed 613 acres of land to the owners, reports Colombo Page. Out of the 613 acres, 474 acres belong to Kilinochchi District and 139 acres belong to Mullaitivu District. The lands were being used earlier by tri-services under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) and Security Force Headquarters - Mullaitivu (SFHQ-MLT) for security purposes as the fight against terrorism was intensifying before May 2009.
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October - 6 
A series of developments in the north-east, especially in Manipur, since the August peace accord between the Centre and the Naga rebel group National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), have raised serious concern that the security
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A series of developments in the north-east, especially in Manipur, since the August peace accord between the Centre and the Naga rebel group National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), have raised serious concern that the security situation in the region could dramatically worsen in the coming months. Dim is the assessment from sources in the military and other security agencies about developments in Manipur, where the NSCN-IM has probably set up a training camp, has already recruited a few hundred new cadres, and is contributing to possible new flare-up of inter-tribe tensions in the fragile State. Sources said inputs show that since the August 3, 2015, peace accord, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his official residence, reports of extortion, arms and drugs smuggling have registered a rising trend in Manipur. “Most of it is being done by I-M (NSCN-IM) cadres,” an unnamed senior official said. A couple of sources said they believe the outfit has already set up new camps in the hills of Manipur to accommodate fresh cadres recruited since the peace accord. One official said about 400 Nagas may have been recruited by the NSCN-IM since the accord. There were reports last month of the group recruiting new cadre from parts of eastern Nagaland. “Various temptations are being offered, among them that the I-M (NSCN-IM) cadres would get absorbed into the Indian military or paramilitary in the future,” one senior military officer said. The NSCN-IM is believed to have had about 2,500 cadres before the peace accord. The insurgent group could be targeting recruitment of another 1000 cadres, mostly from Manipur, he said.
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October - 6 
Police arrested a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) member, identified as Bastab Gogoi from Sonari town in Sivasagar District on October 6 for allegedly having links with Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-
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Police arrested a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) member, identified as Bastab Gogoi from Sonari town in Sivasagar District on October 6 for allegedly having links with Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I)
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October - 6 
Three persons were arrested on charges of extorting money from separate places in and around Dimapur on October 6, reports Nagaland Post. Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) in a statement said, two persons, identified as Kitoi Chophy and Khehos
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Three persons were arrested on charges of extorting money from separate places in and around Dimapur on October 6, reports Nagaland Post. Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) in a statement said, two persons, identified as Kitoi Chophy and Khehoshe Chophy were arrested while collecting non-local tax from labourers at Purana Bazar in Dimapur District. An amount of INR 2000 with tax coupons of GPRN/NSCN was recovered from their possession.
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October - 6 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Harish Mandavi (22), carrying INR 1000,00 cash reward on his head surrendered before the Police in Dantewada District. He was a member of Malangir local guerrilla squad.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Harish Mandavi (22), carrying INR 1000,00 cash reward on his head surrendered before the Police in Dantewada District. He was a member of Malangir local guerrilla squad.
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October - 6 
For the second consecutive day, Tral observed a complete shutdown in ‘honour’ of two Pakistani militants, Adil Pathan and Chhota Burmi, who were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Hari Parigam village in Pulwama District on October
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For the second consecutive day, Tral observed a complete shutdown in ‘honour’ of two Pakistani militants, Adil Pathan and Chhota Burmi, who were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Hari Parigam village in Pulwama District on October 4.
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October - 6 
Governor of Nagaland and Assam, PB Acharya said that the final NSCN-IM peace accord will be a comprehensive piece of agreement involving all Naga groups, reports The Assam Tribune on October 6. The Governor however skirted the issue of consulting the
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Governor of Nagaland and Assam, PB Acharya said that the final NSCN-IM peace accord will be a comprehensive piece of agreement involving all Naga groups, reports The Assam Tribune on October 6. The Governor however skirted the issue of consulting the concerned Chief Ministers about the Naga agreement. The problems of Nagas living outside Nagaland are different from problems of Nagaland, he said. “Other organisations with whom the Government has peace agreement, would be called one by one and gracefully we will be talking to them, so that we can also include their ideas, requirements within the framework of this peace agreement,” Acharya said.
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October - 6 
In a joint operation, Army of Boko Camp and Assam Police recovered one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), 5 kg in weight, two detonators and two gelatin sticks from the house of one Abdul Malek of Chutara village under Jorsimulu Police outpost in Cha
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In a joint operation, Army of Boko Camp and Assam Police recovered one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), 5 kg in weight, two detonators and two gelatin sticks from the house of one Abdul Malek of Chutara village under Jorsimulu Police outpost in Chaygaon in Kamrup District. Police arrested two persons, identified as Abdul Malek and Aksad Ali in this connection. Later, a bomb squad from Guwahati defused the IED at Chaygaon Police station.
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October - 6 
Nagaon Sadar Police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered a weapon called ‘Red Signal’ from Barhampur Adarshagaon in Nagaon District. According to the sources, some Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (
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Nagaon Sadar Police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered a weapon called ‘Red Signal’ from Barhampur Adarshagaon in Nagaon District. According to the sources, some Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers saw the weapon at first while they were working in the area and informed it the local Police station. The Police later on confirmed it as Red Signal.
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October - 6 
One of the civilians injured in an attack by the cadres of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) near Zunheboto town in Zunheboto District on October 5, died on October 6, reports The Sangai Express. As reported earlier,
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One of the civilians injured in an attack by the cadres of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) near Zunheboto town in Zunheboto District on October 5, died on October 6, reports The Sangai Express. As reported earlier, one civilian was killed and another one was injured when both were reportedly shot at point blank range by the NSCN-K cadres near Zunheboto town. A press statement from the Assam Rifles (AR) on October 6 said, "However, as per inputs received from the civil administration the two non-Nagas who were shot by NSCN (K) were daily wage labourers from Bihar", reports The Sangai Express. "One of the labourers had been working in Nagaland for the past ten years while the second labourer had arrived only around mid September 2015. How Bihari daily wage labourers can provide information of NSCN (K) cadres to the Army can only be explained by the murderers who have carried out the execution or their wise leaders who have ordered the execution," it added. "It is well known that NSCN (K) is facing problems of very low morale among their cadres. There is severe trust deficit between NSCN (K) cadres from Nagaland and Myanmar," said the press release. Shortage of funds and fresh recruits is another problem being faced by them. The intention of murdering the two innocent labourers appears to be an act of frustration and desperation
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October - 6 
The Army continued a massive search operation for the second day on October 6, in Hafrada forest range of Handwara in Kupwara District, where four Army personnel were gunned down by militants on October 5. Defence spokesman Lt Col NN Joshi said so fa
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The Army continued a massive search operation for the second day on October 6, in Hafrada forest range of Handwara in Kupwara District, where four Army personnel were gunned down by militants on October 5. Defence spokesman Lt Col NN Joshi said so far the army has not located the militants, adding the bodies of the deceased soldiers have been sent to their native places for last rites.
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October - 6 
The Indian Navy commissioned Indian Naval Ship (INS) Astradharini. The vessel will be used to carry out technical trials of underwater weapons and systems developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL). Astradharini is a replacement
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The Indian Navy commissioned Indian Naval Ship (INS) Astradharini. The vessel will be used to carry out technical trials of underwater weapons and systems developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL). Astradharini is a replacement vessel of the erstwhile Astravahini.
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October - 6 
The multi-crore narcotic, gold and hawala (illegal money transaction) rackets operating in Kerala, particularly in Aluva of Ernakulam District, with national and international connections will likely come under the scanner of the National Investigati
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The multi-crore narcotic, gold and hawala (illegal money transaction) rackets operating in Kerala, particularly in Aluva of Ernakulam District, with national and international connections will likely come under the scanner of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), New Indian Express reports on October 6. NIA officials on October 5 interrogated Aluva based narcotic operator Ibrahim, who was arrested by the Excise Enforcement and Anti-narcotic Squad the other day in connection with brown sugar haul. According to the Excise Enforcement and Anti-narcotic Squad, the narco racket led by Ibrahim was instrumental in smuggling brown sugar consignments to the Middle East, especially Kuwait, on several occasion. “Aluva-native Basheer, who has been in Kuwait for the last 25 years, was handling the Kerala operations of the racket. Members of the racket allegedly sourced contrabands from different parts of the country, especially Jammu and Kashmir, on Basheer’s instructions. It was Basheer who handled the financial dealings of the racket also, operating from abroad,” said Excise officials. During interrogation, Ibrahim admitted to having received payments in proxy accounts for handling the racket in the State. It was found that the INR 400,000 received in the account of Ibrahim’s wife recently was for the last consignment he had handled. The top-layer of the racket is well-knit. Ibrahim had surrendered before the officials with a cooked-up story. The gang also allegedly smuggled large quantities of gold into the State through airports in South India on several occasions, and made payments through hawala.
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October - 6 
Troops of Assam Rifles (AR) detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and destroyed the same on October 6, at Leimaram area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. According to a statement issued by the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of
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Troops of Assam Rifles (AR) detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and destroyed the same on October 6, at Leimaram area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. According to a statement issued by the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S), the troops were out on regular patrolling when they spotted a green coloured suspicious looking bag. The suspicious bag was identified as an IED and the Bomb Disposal Squad called to deactivate the IED. The IED was destroyed in an open patch in Leimaram area. Other items including war like stores were also destroyed which included one kilogram of explosive, one mortar shell, one detonator No 33 and six meters IED cable, it said.
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October - 6 
Wary of the threat posed by Islamic State (IS) in Indian sub-continent, intelligence experts are attending back to back meetings in different countries to discuss strategy to deal with the menace, The Times of India reports on October 5. Director Gen
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Wary of the threat posed by Islamic State (IS) in Indian sub-continent, intelligence experts are attending back to back meetings in different countries to discuss strategy to deal with the menace, The Times of India reports on October 5. Director General of National Investigation Agency (NIA), Sharad Kumar, recently represented India at a special meet in Holland (September 23-24) where issues related to Islamic State's influence here, sharing of intelligence on youngsters joining or planning to join the outfit, de-radicalizing them, preventive measures, role of civil society and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in educating against terrorism and need for a stricter law were discussed. A week before deliberations in Holland, three Indian officials, deputed by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) went to Istanbul (Turkey) to attend Interpol's meet to review challenges and strengthen regional and international responses to the threat posed by Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs), as most of the 15,000 IS fighters are from foreign countries. About 35 countries had participated in the meet. In Istanbul, an officer said, "the sharing of actionable inputs between counter-terrorism agencies, databases, understanding modus operandi of the terrorist recruiters and facilitators and giving access to interrogation details of captured suspects was discussed". Similarly, five officers from Intelligence Bureau (IB), UMHA and other agencies had separate interactions few weeks back with investigators in Turkey, hard hit by IS activities for the reason that it shares its border with Syria, in which sharing of intelligence was agreed upon. Indian officials are also having a series of meetings with several other countries like Australia, Spain, UK, Switzerland, Canada and United States (US) etc to increase cooperation on anti-terrorism with each other. "The IS members and other terrorists outfits like Al-Qaeda are increasingly radicalizing and inciting individuals in most of the countries, mostly on the internet, to leave their homes and become foreign terrorist fighters. The use of internet and social media for recruitment is a serious concern which is included in these talks. Many countries have pointed out that those who are joining Islamic State or other organizations have used fraudulent identities for the jehadi purpose. It is a herculean task to watch every traveler but every country including us are trying to monitor suspicious persons," said a senior government official. According to figures shared by intelligence agencies, about 17 Indian youths have so joined IS out of which 7 have died while 10 are stilling fighting there. About two dozen youngsters have been prevented by Indian agencies from joining the outfit and de-radicalized while about 13 Indians in UAE, out of which 8 were recently deported, have made attempts to join IS. A senior officer said "The number looks small but there are possibly many more who we have not been able to trace yet."
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October - 6 
With reports of at least 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including 15 women holding a meeting in Khrusnachakragarh village within the Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary limits in Angul District on October 6, the combing operation con
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With reports of at least 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including 15 women holding a meeting in Khrusnachakragarh village within the Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary limits in Angul District on October 6, the combing operation continues in the area to flush out the Maoists. Locals said Maoists interacted with them and inquired about the problems they were facing in the village, which is located 30 km away from Angul town. The Maoists had dinner in the village and escaped into the forest late in the night. Similar reports were received from the villages of Kulsore, Pukunda and Manikjodi. Police have been carrying out combing for the last seven days following reports of Maoist presence in the sanctuary. Meanwhile, more security forces have been deployed in Satkosia to take on the Maoists. In addition to India Reserve Battalion (IRB) and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel, contingents of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been sent to the sanctuary for intensifying combing.
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October - 6 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 6 claimed to have arrested a graduate turned terror suspect affiliated since 2007 with the proscribed organisation Hizb-ul-Tehreer (HuT) from the Clifton vicinity of Karachi District. According to Karachi
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 6 claimed to have arrested a graduate turned terror suspect affiliated since 2007 with the proscribed organisation Hizb-ul-Tehreer (HuT) from the Clifton vicinity of Karachi District. According to Karachi CTD in-charge Mazhar Mashwani, suspect Muhammad Owais Raheel was a graduate of the reputable NED University of Engineering and Technology as well as held a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the prestigious Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Karachi. Mashwani further told that a large number of pamphlets were recovered from Owais’s possession. It was Owais responsibility to distribute leaflets of HuT in mosques located in Clifton and Defence areas of the city. Owais told the interrogators that he stayed in contact with the help of the communication software ‘Viber’ with his other companions, who are residents of Malir, Landhi and Model Colony in Karachi. Dawn adds that Owais Raheel, targeted educated youngsters in the Defence and Clifton areas in order to use them “for illegal activities” with a view to implementing “Khilafa” in the country. Banned in Pakistan in November 2003, HuT is believed to be a global organisation that has organisational structure in several countries with main concentration in Islamic states.
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October - 6 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmed Khan has said that the peace of whole region was linked with the peace and stability in tribal areas. He said the menace of terrorism has been controlled due to comprehensive strategy of military a
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmed Khan has said that the peace of whole region was linked with the peace and stability in tribal areas. He said the menace of terrorism has been controlled due to comprehensive strategy of military and political leadership, adding that repatriation process of temporarily displaced peoples (TDPs) has been started and going on successfully. The governor said one third of the total displaced population would be repatriated by the end of current.
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October - 6 
Minister of State for Interior Baleeghur Rahman informed the Senate on October 6 that there were a total of 6,016 death row convicts imprisoned in various jails across the country, reports Dawn. During the question hour, he said that the process for
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Minister of State for Interior Baleeghur Rahman informed the Senate on October 6 that there were a total of 6,016 death row convicts imprisoned in various jails across the country, reports Dawn. During the question hour, he said that the process for execution of the convicts who had availed of all legal options and whose mercy petitions had also been rejected continued as per law since December 17, 2014. The last such prisoner, Mohammad Aslam, was executed in the Bahawalpur jail in September. The house was also informed that 588 people were killed and another 1,007 were injured in 821 acts of terror in the country from January to August 2015. Rahman also said that despite constraints, the performance of National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) was satisfactory. It was mandated to implement the National Internal Security Policy and the National Action Plan (NAP). The minister said a robust mechanism was in place for transparency in carrying out executions and implementation of the NAP.
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October - 6 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel arrested a militant, identified as Qari Rasheed, from Jhelum District . Qari Rasheed was an alleged mastermind of attack on an international non-governmental organization (INGO) World Vision in 2010 in
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel arrested a militant, identified as Qari Rasheed, from Jhelum District . Qari Rasheed was an alleged mastermind of attack on an international non-governmental organization (INGO) World Vision in 2010 in Oghi, Mansehra. In the attack, six people were killed including two women. The Oghi Police had lodged a FIR against him under sections 302, 324, 427, 148, 149 PPC 6/7 ATA 3/4. The government had announced PKR one million head money for arresting him either dead or alive.4 Meanwhile, a death row convict was sent to the gallows at the Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore in the early morning of October 6, reports Daily Times. Death row prisoner Idrees was executed for killing a man in 1997.
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October - 6 
The Frontier Corps (FC) and intelligence agencies conducted a joint operation at a militant hideout in Panjgur District and arrested three suspected militants on October 6. A Kalashnikov, 12 bore rifles, and rounds of various weapons were taken into
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The Frontier Corps (FC) and intelligence agencies conducted a joint operation at a militant hideout in Panjgur District and arrested three suspected militants on October 6. A Kalashnikov, 12 bore rifles, and rounds of various weapons were taken into custody from the hideout.
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October - 6 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on October 6 directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) advocate general (AG), Abdul Lateef Yousafzai, to submit a detailed explanation on behalf of provincial government that under what law the Security Forces (SFs) were call
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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on October 6 directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) advocate general (AG), Abdul Lateef Yousafzai, to submit a detailed explanation on behalf of provincial government that under what law the Security Forces (SFs) were called and stationed in different parts of the province by the Government, reports Dawn. A bench comprising PHC Chief Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and Justice Irshad Qaiser also directed the advocate general to submit the correspondence between the Provincial and Federal Governments through which the former had requested the latter for calling the SFs in aid of civil power in the province. The bench observed that while for Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) the federal government had made two regulations by the name of Action (in aid of civil power) Regulation, 2011, no such law was introduced for other areas of KP. The AG, meanwhile, stated that SFs were called in aid of civil power in PATA and KP on the request of the provincial government, made through a letter sent on April 12, 2008. He said that in the said communication the provincial government had expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the province and requested the centre for calling the armed forces under Article 245 of the Constitution. The court, however, sought a detailed explanation and adjourned the hearing till October 27. The PHC chief justice had taken suo motu contempt notice of the issue involving a series of incidents, happened in close succession, where the free travelling of the chief justice and judges was halted and they were misbehaved by the Army personnel at checkposts despite sharing with them in advance their travel plan.
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October - 6 
The major three political parties and the UDMFstarted formal talks to settle current political deadlock but the meeting could not enter into political agendas yet again. Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) General Secretary Sarvendra Nath Shukla sai
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The major three political parties and the UDMFstarted formal talks to settle current political deadlock but the meeting could not enter into political agendas yet again. Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) General Secretary Sarvendra Nath Shukla said "We want talks for settling all the issues. However, the government has even not executed the decision taken 10 days ago. People injured in the protest are not getting proper treatment. How could we enter political agenda in such a situation?"
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October - 6 
Police arrested a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), on suspicion of involvement in the attack on Pastor Luke Sarkar in Pabna District. The arrested cadre is identified as Obaidul Islam (28).On October
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Police arrested a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), on suspicion of involvement in the attack on Pastor Luke Sarkar in Pabna District. The arrested cadre is identified as Obaidul Islam (28).On October 5, Luke Sarkar (52), pastor of Faith Bible Church in the Ishwardi sub-District of Pabna District, was attacked by three unidentified men at his home. He, however, survived with a few minor injuries.
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October - 6 
Muhamad Javed (26), the 'chief of military wing' of the banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was killed in a grenade explosion during a drive in Oxygen area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District on October 6, reports Dhaka
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Muhamad Javed (26), the 'chief of military wing' of the banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was killed in a grenade explosion during a drive in Oxygen area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District on October 6, reports Dhaka Tribune. Detective Branch (DB) of Police Additional Deputy Commissioner (North and South) Muhamad Babul Akhter said that five JMB militants were arrested from Koashnagor area on October 5. He said “On information from Javed, we conducted a drive at a resident in Ananna Residential Area along with the detainee in the early hours of October 6 to burst their den. A grenade was kept in the house which exploded when we entered it. Javed and three Police officials were injured in the explosion.” Later, Javed was declared dead when he was taken to hospital. Sub-Inspectors Elias and Liakat Ali and Constable Foysal are injured in the blast.
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October - 6 
The Daily Star reported that Police arrested five militants of JMB and recovered grenades, firearms, ammunition, and bomb-making materials during raids in Oxygen area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District on October 5. Police raided a ground-floo
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The Daily Star reported that Police arrested five militants of JMB and recovered grenades, firearms, ammunition, and bomb-making materials during raids in Oxygen area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District on October 5. Police raided a ground-floor flat of a five-storey building at Khoyaz Nagar and recovered nine grenades, a pistol, 120 bullets, and bomb-making material. The arrestees are: JMB military wing chief Muhamad Javed (26), its cadres Sujan Babu (28), Muhamad Fuad (33), Muhamad Mahbub (37) and Kajal (40).
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October - 7 
41 Assam Rifles (AR) of 10 Sector AR and 20 AR of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) launched an operation at the west of Unapal village in Chandel District and recovered arms and ammuniti
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41 Assam Rifles (AR) of 10 Sector AR and 20 AR of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) launched an operation at the west of Unapal village in Chandel District and recovered arms and ammunition . The arms and ammunition included one AK 47 rifle, one magazine and thirty live rounds, said a press release issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO), headquarters of IGAR-S.
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October - 7 
A ‘commander’ and another ‘deputy commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), also a married couple, surrendered before the Gadchiroli District Police. The surrenders took the tally to 29 so far this year. Maharu Mudiyami, alias S
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A ‘commander’ and another ‘deputy commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), also a married couple, surrendered before the Gadchiroli District Police. The surrenders took the tally to 29 so far this year. Maharu Mudiyami, alias Sukku, former ‘commander’ of Platoon 18, surrendered along with his wife Girija Jhuri, ex-deputy commander of Bhamragarh-Gatta dalam (squad). While Mudyami carried a reward of INR 1.2 million on his head, Girija carried a reward of INR 600,000. The two had served the movement together for more than a decade.
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October - 7 
A joint squad of SFs arrested three Maoists in Sukma District, reports The Pioneer. A team of District Force (DF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) arrested the three cadres, identified as Kawasi Somdu (30), Banjam Bheema (25) and Ma
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A joint squad of SFs arrested three Maoists in Sukma District, reports The Pioneer. A team of District Force (DF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) arrested the three cadres, identified as Kawasi Somdu (30), Banjam Bheema (25) and Mandavi Rama (30), from Bhadrachalam region, said Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) D. Shravan, adding that Somdu carried cash reward of INR 3000,00 on his head while Bheema was carrying a reward of INR 1000,00. Somdu was active in the region as a ‘commander’ of section-A under platoon number-4 and Bheema worked as ‘militia commander’ while Rama operated as a lower rank cadre.
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October - 7 
A Police officer was killed in a gun battle at Gund Dachin area of Bandipora District in North Kashmir on October 7, after he intercepted a vehicle in which militants including ‘divisional commander’ of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Abu Qasim, was travellin
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A Police officer was killed in a gun battle at Gund Dachin area of Bandipora District in North Kashmir on October 7, after he intercepted a vehicle in which militants including ‘divisional commander’ of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Abu Qasim, was travelling to receive a group of militants in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on information, a Police team from Srinagar headed by Sub-Inspector (SI), Altaf Ahmed Dar, chased Qasim, who was travelling from Srinagar to Bandipora in a TATA 407 vehicle. On reaching Gund Dachin area in the District, the Police team opened fire and tried to intercept the vehicle in which militants were travelling. However, the militants retaliated, triggering a brief shootout. In the brief gunfight, SI Ahmad, was seriously injured and later succumbed to his injuries. The militants, fled from the scene, leaving behind the TATA 404 load Carrier bearing registration No JK05E-1096. The vehicle was seized by the Police. Abu Qasim is the mastermind behind Udhampur attack on Border Security Forces (BSF) that took place on August 5, 2015. He was wanted by National Investigating Agency (NIA) and has INR one million on his head. His network has been weakened over the past two months as large number of his Over Ground Workers have been arrested and LeT militants were killed in South Kashmir.
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October - 7 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Chandameta village forest under Darbha Police Station limits in Bastar District on October 7, reports The Hindu. The gun battle also l
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Chandameta village forest under Darbha Police Station limits in Bastar District on October 7, reports The Hindu. The gun battle also led to the rescue of some villagers held hostage by the Maoists. Bastar’s Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vijay Pandey said acting on a specific input about some people from Kandanar village being held hostage by the Maoists inside the forest, the joint squad of State Police’s District Reserve Group and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was dispatched to carry out searches. While they were cordoning off the forest area near Chandameta the exchange of fire took place. Thereafter, during a search at the spot, the body of a woman Maoist was found. A .315 bore and some .12 bore guns were also recovered. The slain Maoist has been identified as Piso.
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October - 7 
An engineer engaged with a road construction company in Garo Hills District was rescued by Security Force (SF) personnel from his captors . According to Police, Waseem Ahmed, of the BSC C& C construction company was rescued after a daring raid on the
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An engineer engaged with a road construction company in Garo Hills District was rescued by Security Force (SF) personnel from his captors . According to Police, Waseem Ahmed, of the BSC C& C construction company was rescued after a daring raid on the hideout of United Garo Security Force (UGSF), a newly formed outfit. “After the exchange of fire with the militants, the kidnapped person was rescued. Arms were recovered from the encounter site,” Inspector General of Police (IG, operations), GHP Raju, said. In total six militants of UGSF were arrested during these operations. “Today evening the police got breakthrough and raided UGSF camp in Gabil area,” Raju added. According to Police, during the raid two cadres of UGSF were arrested-Sonak T Sangma and Korong Marak. A rocket propelled grenade and a Smooth-Bore Breech-Loading (SBBL) gun were recovered from their possession.
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October - 7 
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Nabam Tuki called for the creation of a separate Union Ministry for India’s mountain states, and lamented the Centre’s move to do away with the special category status states. “Due to geographical and historical
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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Nabam Tuki called for the creation of a separate Union Ministry for India’s mountain states, and lamented the Centre’s move to do away with the special category status states. “Due to geographical and historical reasons, the resources of the mountains, both natural and human, are either under-utilised or ill-utilised,” Tuki said while inaugurating the fourth edition of the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS) in Itanagar. “Therefore, policy decisions to protect and sustainably harness these resources must be put in place. The role of the union government is paramount in providing an umbrella for all the mountain states, preferably in the form of a separate ministry,” he said.
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October - 7 
Based on specific intelligence input regarding movement of an Under Ground (UG) cadre, troops of 16 AR of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of IGAR-S along with Imphal East District Police commandos launched a joint operation at Happy vall
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Based on specific intelligence input regarding movement of an Under Ground (UG) cadre, troops of 16 AR of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of IGAR-S along with Imphal East District Police commandos launched a joint operation at Happy valley and arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre on . The cadre has been identified as No 2289, Batch No 36 of 2011, ‘self styled Pvt’ Md Ribiyul alias Salim (23) of Pangaltabi village in Imphal East District. He has been handed over to Sagolmang Police Station, said a press release issued by PRO, headquarters of IGAR-S.
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October - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters and handbills calling for poll boycott and cautioning the polling personnel and officials not to ride Police vehicles have surfaced just five days ahead of polling in Belhar assembly segment in Ban
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters and handbills calling for poll boycott and cautioning the polling personnel and officials not to ride Police vehicles have surfaced just five days ahead of polling in Belhar assembly segment in Banka District. More than half a dozen Maoist posters and hand bills in Hindi and red and blue colours were found on the roadside trees between Kharanda Mor and Navi Bandh villages on Belhar-Banka main road under Belhar Police Station in the early hours of October 7. Police sources said this area is considered a stronghold of hardcore Maoist Mantu Khaira, the self-styled sub-zonal commander of the outfit.
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October - 7 
CRPF in coordination with Lakhipur Police arrested 5 persons belonging to the Hmar and Lushai tribes along with 100 detonators from the Fulertal area of Hmarkhawlien in Cachar District . The arrested persons have been identified as Langsangzuala (58)
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CRPF in coordination with Lakhipur Police arrested 5 persons belonging to the Hmar and Lushai tribes along with 100 detonators from the Fulertal area of Hmarkhawlien in Cachar District . The arrested persons have been identified as Langsangzuala (58), Chualanga (32), Sangrelinba (24), Nehakulin Lushai (35) and Chuala Hmar (27).
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October - 7 
Dimapur Police under Zone-II arrested two persons, identified as Nikato Awomi and Daniel Chishi on charges of extorting money from business establishments from Sub-Jail area in Dimapur District. Cash along with discriminating documents recovered from
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Dimapur Police under Zone-II arrested two persons, identified as Nikato Awomi and Daniel Chishi on charges of extorting money from business establishments from Sub-Jail area in Dimapur District. Cash along with discriminating documents recovered from their possession, PRO said.
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October - 7 
Mobile patrolling party arrested one person, identified as Myingthungo Ovung from Blue Hill Station after he was found in possession of an illegal .32 pistol.
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Mobile patrolling party arrested one person, identified as Myingthungo Ovung from Blue Hill Station after he was found in possession of an illegal .32 pistol.
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October - 7 
Suspected militants carried out two powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts at two different places on Lamlai-Moirangpurel road under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District at around 6.10 am on October 7, reports The Sangai Express.
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Suspected militants carried out two powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts at two different places on Lamlai-Moirangpurel road under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District at around 6.10 am on October 7, reports The Sangai Express. The bombs exploded one after another within a few seconds at a distance of just a few metres, sources said. However, nobody was injured in the blasts. The militants are suspected to be targeting personnel of 49th Bn Border Security Force (BSF) as they carry out foot patrols on the road regularly.
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October - 7 
Team of Bishnupur District Police commando along with women Police arrested one cadre of United Revolutionary Front (URF) while conducting search operation at Bishnupur bazar . According to a statement issued by the PRO of Police Department, the arre
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Team of Bishnupur District Police commando along with women Police arrested one cadre of United Revolutionary Front (URF) while conducting search operation at Bishnupur bazar . According to a statement issued by the PRO of Police Department, the arrested URF cadre has been identified as Thangjam (N) Ngangbam (O) Mola Devi alias Bimola (45) w/o Ng Mani Singh of Malom Mamang Leikai. Investigation revealed that she was involved in demanding money from local leaders. Incriminating articles were seized from her possession.
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October - 7 
The Army and Police in a joint operation on NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Maidee Basumatary (26) from Kaurbaha village under Tamulpur Police station in Baksa District. Two hand grenades, four detonators, two fuse wires and some extortions letters
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The Army and Police in a joint operation on NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Maidee Basumatary (26) from Kaurbaha village under Tamulpur Police station in Baksa District. Two hand grenades, four detonators, two fuse wires and some extortions letters were also recovered from his possession. Maidee, who hails from Nakhuti Laxmigaon village in Golaghat District, told the reporters that he joined the Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) in 2007 and was trained in Myanmar. He was associated with NDFB-IKS in 2012. Maidee was operating under ‘captain’ Abki Basumatary in Sonitpur District. He was involved in extortion cases in Golaghat and Sonitpur Districts besides in Nagaland. He sneaked into Baksa District a few days back, report said.
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October - 7 
The Chief Minister’s reply reads that 48 people, including 28 civilians and 20 SF personnel, were killed during ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Jammu along the LoC and IB from 2012 up to September 30, 2015.The highest number of 14 civilian casual
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The Chief Minister’s reply reads that 48 people, including 28 civilians and 20 SF personnel, were killed during ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Jammu along the LoC and IB from 2012 up to September 30, 2015.The highest number of 14 civilian casualties were recorded this year. “Nearly 193 houses have suffered damage due to border firing/shelling on the LoC and IB in Jammu during the last four years,” the reply said. Over INR 56 lakh were provided as ex gratia to the next of kin of those who died or were injured in border firing. In militancy-related incidents, 30 people, including 13 civilians and 17 SF personnel, lost their lives in Jammu division since 2012.
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October - 7 
The Tenyiphe-I Village Council in Dimapur District has denounced the action of the Indian Army, particularly the Assam Rifles (AR), in raiding the houses and harassing the denizens of the village during midnights and wee hours, reports Morung Express
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The Tenyiphe-I Village Council in Dimapur District has denounced the action of the Indian Army, particularly the Assam Rifles (AR), in raiding the houses and harassing the denizens of the village during midnights and wee hours, reports Morung Express on October 7. The Council said it is always working for maintenance of peaceful and tranquil atmosphere in the village, and the council is ready to assist the law enforcing agency in tackling any anti-social activities in the village. However, it asserted, harassing and causing undue fear psychosis to the innocent villagers by conducting house raids at odd hours, without properly ascertaining the information and its source is most unacceptable and undesired.
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October - 7 
The United States (US) said that a strong relationship between Pakistan and India is “absolutely critical” to achieving peace and stability in South Asia. At a daily news briefing, a spokesperson for the US State Department, Mark Toner, also stresse
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The United States (US) said that a strong relationship between Pakistan and India is “absolutely critical” to achieving peace and stability in South Asia. At a daily news briefing, a spokesperson for the US State Department, Mark Toner, also stressed the need for India and Pakistan to work together to defeat terrorists. “We want to see better, stronger, closer counter-terrorism cooperation not only between the US and India but of all the countries in the region, including Pakistan,” he said. “We all need to be on our guard. We all need to be vigilant. We all need to cooperate and share information and intelligence where we can … to prevent future attacks,” he said.
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October - 7 
Troops of 32 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested six cadres of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and rescued one person who was allegedly found inside a detention Centre in Dimapur District . Inspector General of Assam Ri
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Troops of 32 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested six cadres of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and rescued one person who was allegedly found inside a detention Centre in Dimapur District . Inspector General of Assam Rifles - North (IGAR-N) Public Relations Officer (PRO) said that based on specific inputs regarding “extortion, detention, peddling arms ammunition and drugs at Half Nagarjan (Dimapur District), 32 AR led by its Coy commander conducted a house search was found that it was an illegal detention center of NSCN-IM”. PRO said one Rovisalvo Angami was detained by NSCN-IM under Operation Acceleration Dimapur Town. Upon questioning, PRO said Rovisalvo was “taken into custody by NSCN-IM, was beaten and was placed in a closed chamber with no ventilation by NSCN-IM cadres.” The arrested NSCN-IM cadres were identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Trihah, ‘Sergeant Major’ Yetovi, ‘Sergeant Major’ Aketo, ‘Corporal’ Lamek Rongmei, ‘Corporal’ Among and Vikhuho. AR also recovered large number of incriminating documents, PRO said. AR added that the incident has “brought to light the nefarious activities of NSCN-IM in a ceasefire environment.” NSCN-IM has strongly condemned the raid at the office of the Dimapur Town Command and the arrest of its six cadres by the 32 AR.
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October - 7 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a search operation by a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Tuti Jharna area of Luggu Hill under Mahuataad Police Station in Bokaro District. The accused includes a woma
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a search operation by a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Tuti Jharna area of Luggu Hill under Mahuataad Police Station in Bokaro District. The accused includes a woman and her brother-in-law, said the Police. They were active members of the squad under Maoist ‘commander’ Santosh Mahto, said Kumar. "The accused, identified by police as Hiralal Tuddu and Surajmuni, confessed to their involvement in the attack launched on police personnel ahead of Lok Sabha polls in 14," said Kumar.
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October - 7 
Two Maoists surrendered before Sukma District Police. The Maoists were identified as Padam Raju (20) and Tati Masa (30). Raju a ‘deputy commander’ of Badesetti Local Operation Squad (LOS) carried a reward of INR 3000,00 while Palachalma LOS member Ta
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Two Maoists surrendered before Sukma District Police. The Maoists were identified as Padam Raju (20) and Tati Masa (30). Raju a ‘deputy commander’ of Badesetti Local Operation Squad (LOS) carried a reward of INR 3000,00 while Palachalma LOS member Tati carried a reward of INR 1000,00 on his head.
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October - 7 
Two Maoists were arrested from a passenger train in Dantewada District . Following a tip-off about the presence of two Maoists in a passenger train running between Visakhapatnam and Kirandul, Police swung into action and arrested the duo, said Dantew
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Two Maoists were arrested from a passenger train in Dantewada District . Following a tip-off about the presence of two Maoists in a passenger train running between Visakhapatnam and Kirandul, Police swung into action and arrested the duo, said Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamlochan Kashyap, adding that the State Government had declared cash reward of INR 1000,00 each on them. The arrested Maoists were identified as Rajesh Bhaskar (20) and Mangal (22).
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October - 7 
Two suspected members of a kidnappers’ gang alleged to be involved in a string of cases have been executed by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in Chi A’ding area and their bodies dumped on the road connecting Jengjal with Williamnagar .
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Two suspected members of a kidnappers’ gang alleged to be involved in a string of cases have been executed by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in Chi A’ding area and their bodies dumped on the road connecting Jengjal with Williamnagar . The bodies of the two victims were spotted by passersby travelling on the new highway on October 8. Both the victims had multiple bullet wounds on their bodies and Police later recovered as many as seven empty shells of AK ammunition from the spot. GNLA outfit which has a history of killing dacoits and kidnappers trespassing into their territory remains the prime suspect in this case also. One of the victims, identified as Ambar N Marak of Songsak, was the prime accused in the kidnapping of a local trader, Dilip Marak, over two weeks ago while the other is yet to be identified.
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October - 7 
Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said on October 7, that the Government was committed to construct concrete bunkers for the border dwellers notwithstanding lull in shelling and firing from Pakistan side and take all steps required for protection o
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Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said on October 7, that the Government was committed to construct concrete bunkers for the border dwellers notwithstanding lull in shelling and firing from Pakistan side and take all steps required for protection of the people living in the forward areas, reports Daily Excelsior. Starting his first two-days visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by visiting forward areas along the International Border (IB) in Abdullian and Tube Well No. 5 in RS Pura sector, Mehrishi declared that the Government was committed to construction of concrete bunkers for the people living in forward villages for “safety and security” of the brave people, who have been risking their lives to defend the country’s border along with the Security Forces (SFs). Reacting to demands raised by the people for immediate construction of concrete bunkers and allotment of 5 marla plots to them as promised repeatedly by both Central and State Governments, the Union Home Secretary assured the people that the Centre was committed to construction of concrete bunkers for the border dwellers and assured the people that he would submit a detailed report to Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on his return to New Delhi. Meanwhile, Chief Minister (CM) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on October 7, said that over 20,000 concrete bunkers would be built along the Line of Control (LoC) and IB for the safety of residents living in border areas in Jammu region where there is threat of continued border shelling from Pakistan, reports Daily Excelsior. In a written reply to a question asked by the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Javed Ahmad Rana, the CM said: “A proposal has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for the construction of 20,125 community-type bunkers at various places along the LoC / IB in Jammu division for people living near the border.” The reply informed the Legislative Assembly that these bunkers would cost over INR.1,000 crore.”The Government of India has sanctioned INR 3 crore for the construction of bunkers on a pilot basis,” reads the reply.
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October - 7 
A criminal, identified as Amir, was killed in retaliatory firing by the Police that had come under attack by him and his accomplice while patrolling the area of Garden West Road, adjacent to Lyari Expressway. The Police recovered one TT pistol and fi
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A criminal, identified as Amir, was killed in retaliatory firing by the Police that had come under attack by him and his accomplice while patrolling the area of Garden West Road, adjacent to Lyari Expressway. The Police recovered one TT pistol and five rounds of ammunition from his possession. The other accomplice managed to escape. Amir was associated with the Lyari gang war and his criminal record is currently being collected by the Police.
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October - 7 
Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) on October 8 claimed responsibility for the bombing of private girls school in Bar Qambarkhel area of Khyber Agency on October 7
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Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) on October 8 claimed responsibility for the bombing of private girls school in Bar Qambarkhel area of Khyber Agency on October 7
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October - 7 
Rangers rrested Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Rabita Committee member Kamal Malik during a raid at his house, the party claimed in a statement on its website. The MQM said Rangers conducted a thorough search of Malik's house, and took away his acade
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Rangers rrested Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Rabita Committee member Kamal Malik during a raid at his house, the party claimed in a statement on its website. The MQM said Rangers conducted a thorough search of Malik's house, and took away his academic documents and certificates. "A heavy contingent of Rangers raided the house of Kamal Malik on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday around 2:30am. They scaled the walls of his home and arrested him. No reason for the arrest has been given," the MQM said.
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October - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three suspected militants during an operation in Maskhay area of Awaran District on October 7. The SFs also recovered weapons from their possession.“Security forces also destroyed various safe havens of the militants oper
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three suspected militants during an operation in Maskhay area of Awaran District on October 7. The SFs also recovered weapons from their possession.“Security forces also destroyed various safe havens of the militants operating in the area during the operation,” stated the security official.
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October - 7 
SFs arrested 28 suspected persons during a search operation after an attack on a checkpost in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency on October 7, reports The News. The sources said that unidentified militants attacked a SFs checkpost in Ghundi area. No casu
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SFs arrested 28 suspected persons during a search operation after an attack on a checkpost in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency on October 7, reports The News. The sources said that unidentified militants attacked a SFs checkpost in Ghundi area. No casualty was reported in the attack.
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October - 7 
SFs recovered a stockpile of explosives and equipment used in making bombs and ammunition during a search operation in parts of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of FATA. Official sources said that the ammunition recovered in the search i
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SFs recovered a stockpile of explosives and equipment used in making bombs and ammunition during a search operation in parts of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of FATA. Official sources said that the ammunition recovered in the search included rocket shells, equipment used in making bombs, cartridges and a stockpile of explosives.
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The Supreme Court on October 7 maintained the conviction of Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the killer of former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, by an Anti Terrorism Court, reports Dawn. The Islamabad High Court's (IHC) March 9, 2015, verdict which had rejected Q
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The Supreme Court on October 7 maintained the conviction of Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the killer of former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, by an Anti Terrorism Court, reports Dawn. The Islamabad High Court's (IHC) March 9, 2015, verdict which had rejected Qadri's application against his death sentence under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) but accepted his application to void the Anti Terrorism Act's (ATA) Section 7,was overturned by the court. Headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, the bench had taken up two appeals; one moved by Advocate Mian Nazir Akhtar on behalf of Mumtaz Qadri, and another moved by the Federal Government against the IHC verdict. A three-member bench of the apex court allowed the government application to re-include the terrorism charges against Qadri The appeal filed by Mumtaz Qadri for a reduction in his sentence was dismissed by the court. Qadri still has the right to submit a mercy appeal to the President. Meanwhile, in a statement released on October 8, Sunni Tehreek (ST) decided to file a review petition in the SC in regards to the apex court's earlier decision to uphold the death penalty for Mumtaz Qadri under ATA laws. "The death penalty awarded to Mumtaz Qadri is against Sharia'h and the Constitution of Pakistan," claimed the statement from ST.
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October - 7 
The United States (US) is exploring an option that could pave the way for a civil nuclear deal with Pakistan like the one concluded with India in 2005, according to a report published in The Washington Post on October 7, reports Dawn. “The issue is b
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The United States (US) is exploring an option that could pave the way for a civil nuclear deal with Pakistan like the one concluded with India in 2005, according to a report published in The Washington Post on October 7, reports Dawn. “The issue is being discussed quietly in the run-up to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Washington on October 22, 2015” said leading columnist David Ignatius in an article he wrote for the Post. “We are in regular contact with the Government of Pakistan on a range of issues as we prepare for the Prime Minister’s visit,” a US Government spokesperson said, adding, “We’ll decline comment on the specifics of these discussions.” The spokesperson also said that the US “urges all nuclear-capable states, including Pakistan, to exercise restraint” regarding nuclear weapons and missile capabilities. “We encourage efforts to strengthen safety and security measures and continue to hold regular discussions with Pakistan on a range of global issues, including nuclear security, counter-terrorism, and international norms,” she said.
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October - 7 
17 days after the Constituent Assembly (CA) promulgated new constitution on September 20, the Government on October 7 registered “first amendment bill” of the constitution at Parliament Secretariat in Kathmandu seeking to address proportional inclusi
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17 days after the Constituent Assembly (CA) promulgated new constitution on September 20, the Government on October 7 registered “first amendment bill” of the constitution at Parliament Secretariat in Kathmandu seeking to address proportional inclusion and making population the basis for delineating the electoral constituencies – the two major demands of Madhesi and indigenous communities, reports The Himalayan Times. The bill registered by Minister for Law, Justice, Constituent Assembly and Parliamentary Affairs Narahari Acharya seeks amendment to five provisions of Articles 42, 84 and 286 to address the two issues.
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October - 7 
Cadres of the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cut off fingers of a man near Indo-Nepal border point in Belahiya of Rupandehi District on October 7. The injured person is identified as Krishna Bahadur Chhetri. UDMF cadres attacked him
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Cadres of the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cut off fingers of a man near Indo-Nepal border point in Belahiya of Rupandehi District on October 7. The injured person is identified as Krishna Bahadur Chhetri. UDMF cadres attacked him for trying to purchase daily commodities.
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October - 7 
The protesting UDMF submitted a 35-point charter of demands to the Government and major three parties. During the talks with the team representing the major three parties, the UDMF submitted the demands, urging the big parties to amend the Constitut
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The protesting UDMF submitted a 35-point charter of demands to the Government and major three parties. During the talks with the team representing the major three parties, the UDMF submitted the demands, urging the big parties to amend the Constitution accordingly. The protesting alliance has sought amendments to various articles of the Constitution form Preamble to schedules.
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October - 7 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal speaking with journalists at the Biratnagar Airport in Morang District on October 7 stressed on the need of a National Unity Government as the nation is in a critical time n
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal speaking with journalists at the Biratnagar Airport in Morang District on October 7 stressed on the need of a National Unity Government as the nation is in a critical time now. He said that it would be very unfortunate for the nation if the major three parties could not stand together. Who should lead the Government will not be an issue if the Government is formed on the basis of national consensus, he added.
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October - 7 
According to Police press releases and briefings at different times, since September 2014, about 15 suspects have been arrested for “having or trying to establish contacts” with Islamic State (IS). Police had informed the media about all those arrest
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According to Police press releases and briefings at different times, since September 2014, about 15 suspects have been arrested for “having or trying to establish contacts” with Islamic State (IS). Police had informed the media about all those arrests through press statements and briefings.
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October - 7 
Police on October 7 arrested Shafiqul Maola (52), ameer (chief) of Sitakunda sub-District Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from his residence in Chittagong District in connection with subversive activities in the District in 2014 Police said that a total of 40
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Police on October 7 arrested Shafiqul Maola (52), ameer (chief) of Sitakunda sub-District Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from his residence in Chittagong District in connection with subversive activities in the District in 2014 Police said that a total of 40 cases, including 21 in Sitakunda Police Station, were pending against him with different Police Stations in the District.
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October - 7 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed said that no one will be able to destabilise the country by killing foreigners. She said “Bangladesh has consolidated its position on the international stage in such a way that no one will be able to destabilise th
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed said that no one will be able to destabilise the country by killing foreigners. She said “Bangladesh has consolidated its position on the international stage in such a way that no one will be able to destabilise the country with such incidents.” The Prime Minister urged all, including the members of the Armed Forces, to remain alert so that no one could hold up the pace of country's development.
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October - 7 
Janatha Sevaka Pakshaya (JSP) General Secretary Somawansa Amarasinghe on October 7 said that all political parties should reject the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution in order to prevent Sri Lanka from becoming a colony again. Am
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Janatha Sevaka Pakshaya (JSP) General Secretary Somawansa Amarasinghe on October 7 said that all political parties should reject the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution in order to prevent Sri Lanka from becoming a colony again. Amarasinghe said that no international organizations, not even the UNHRC has a right to intervene into the internal affairs of a particular country and said it could only offer to provide assistance to countries in developing human rights. “This is a clear threat to our sovereignty and integrity as we are capable of conducting a domestic probe. The US, motivated by separatists, only wants to reap certain benefits from bringing the resolution. If this resolution was implemented, it will be a victory to the separatist elements,” he said.
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October - 8 
A combined team of District Police and personnel of BSF Field Ground Team recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Uyal Terapokpi under Thoubal Police Station in Thoubal District . Acting on a specific information, the combined team found a
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A combined team of District Police and personnel of BSF Field Ground Team recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Uyal Terapokpi under Thoubal Police Station in Thoubal District . Acting on a specific information, the combined team found a gunny bag containing one lathode gun, four lathode shells, two 9 mm pistols, three TNT (trinitrotoluene) cakes, five gelatin sticks, 56 live rounds of AK-47, six live rounds of 9mm pistol, one Chinese hand grenades, one rocket shell, one detonator, four fuse of detonators, a 10-metre long electric wire fitted with two clips and one kg of nails in a swampy area under a culvert.
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October - 8 
A CPI-Maoist woman cadre, identified as Sarada Sabar (38) alias Sukumari, who had gone underground since 2012 surrendered in Rayagada District of Odisha before the local Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Siva Subramani. Earlier, she was a key armed c
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A CPI-Maoist woman cadre, identified as Sarada Sabar (38) alias Sukumari, who had gone underground since 2012 surrendered in Rayagada District of Odisha before the local Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Siva Subramani. Earlier, she was a key armed cadre of Bansadhara Division of the CPI-Maoist while it was being led by Sabyasachi Panda, Uday and Azad. Several cases related to Maoist violence were pending against her who hailed from Pataguda village under Padmapur Police Station in Rayagada District.
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October - 8 
A CRPF trooper sustained injuries in an IED blast in Chintagufa area, Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police Santosh Singh said. A constable belonging to CoBRA's 206 battalion, identified as Mohan Patil, accidently came in contact of the IED hidd
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A CRPF trooper sustained injuries in an IED blast in Chintagufa area, Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police Santosh Singh said. A constable belonging to CoBRA's 206 battalion, identified as Mohan Patil, accidently came in contact of the IED hidden beneath the soil that exploded injuring his legs, he said.
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October - 8 
According to sources in Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) Saudi Arabia detained a key explosives supplier of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and an absconding accused in the 2003 Haren Pandya murder case, identified as Zainul Abideen last month, Hind
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According to sources in Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) Saudi Arabia detained a key explosives supplier of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and an absconding accused in the 2003 Haren Pandya murder case, identified as Zainul Abideen last month, Hindustan Times reports on October 8. The detention was made at the request of their Indian counterparts on the basis of supplied passport details. The verification process is on with Riyadh signaling it will not allow any anti-Indian activity on its soil. Abideen is accused of supplying explosives to IM operative Riyaz Bhatkal, who used them in the February 21, 2013 Hyderabad serial blasts and July 13, 2011 Mumbai serial blasts. On January 9, 2015, Bengaluru Police arrested three IM terrorists, including Syed Ismail Afaque, for a December 28, 2014 blast in the city. During interrogation, he named Abideen as one of the key accomplices. Abideen fled to Saudi Arabia after the serial blasts in 2013 and was working in a tech company. Authoritative sources said Saudi Arabian agencies are also verifying the antecedents of another Indian national, who has been under watch since January 2015. The accused is said to be Mufti Sufiyan, who had first fled to Karachi, Pakistan, after the murder of then Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya on March 26, 2003. He is said to have moved to Saudi Arabia. Sufiyan was a close associate of Karachi-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) dealer Rasool Khan alias Party and had links with now killed Shahid Bilal and Abdul Samad of LeT. Sufiyan’s main role has been radicalising Indian Muslim youth and was accused in the May 29, 2002 blasts in Ahmedabad. UMHA sources said Indian agencies are in touch with their Saudi counterparts to ensure the two terrorists are tried for their crimes in Indian courts.
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October - 8 
An exchange of fire between SF personnel belonging to CoBRA battalion and CPI-Maoist cadres took place in a forest under Balimela Police limits in Malkangiri District . No injury or casualty was reported from either side, said Police. According to de
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An exchange of fire between SF personnel belonging to CoBRA battalion and CPI-Maoist cadres took place in a forest under Balimela Police limits in Malkangiri District . No injury or casualty was reported from either side, said Police. According to deputy commandant S Kumar of the CoBRA unit stationed at Govindpally, the operation was launched based on intelligence inputs about the movement of Maoists in Tumbapadar forests in the night October 7. "Our men spotted around 10 Maoists in Tumbapadar forest. They fired on seeing our men and we retaliated. The exchange of fire which started around 3 am continued for next 20 to 30 minutes," said Kumar. "Unable to face our heavy firing the Maoists fled from the spot," he added. The SF personnel recovered a gun, three tiffin bombs, at least five pairs of uniforms, live wires, Maoist banners, poster and literature from the spot.
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October - 8 
An IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, identified as Thopsa Basumatary alias B Onsai was killed in an encounter with Police in Mazbat area of Udalguri District of Assam . Inspector General of Police
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An IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, identified as Thopsa Basumatary alias B Onsai was killed in an encounter with Police in Mazbat area of Udalguri District of Assam . Inspector General of Police (IGP) L R Bishnoi said that “based on tip-off regarding movement of NDFB-IKS militants, a team led by Udalguri Superintendent of Police (SP) Bir Bikram Gogoi conducted an operation during which a fierce exchange of fire ensued with a group of NDFB-IKS militants at River Rowta near Rowta Gate, under Mazbat Police station.” In the gun-battle, one militant of NDFB-IKS's '43rd' batch died of bullet injuries, while others fled under cover of darkness, he said. One 7.65 caliber pistol with magazine, four rounds of 7.65 caliber live ammunition, two empty cases of 7.65 caliber ammunition and two mobile handsets were recovered by the Police from the encounter site. Search operation was on to apprehend the escaped militants.
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October - 8 
Central Executive Council Meeting of the Naga National Council (NNC) at Chedema Peace Camp in Kohima District resolved that accepting any status under the constitution of India is a “betrayal to the Nagas and the Naga Nation,” and asserted that the N
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Central Executive Council Meeting of the Naga National Council (NNC) at Chedema Peace Camp in Kohima District resolved that accepting any status under the constitution of India is a “betrayal to the Nagas and the Naga Nation,” and asserted that the NNC shall continue to work on the basis till the Indo-Naga conflict is resolved. It also agreed that the NNC shall always maintain the non-violence policy and diplomatic relations with the neighboring countries and other nations in the world. It further asserted that the NNC has nothing to do with the Framework Agreement which was signed between the GoI and the NSCN-IM on August 3, 2015. The NNC has taken strong exception to the remark made by the Governor of Nagaland & Assam, PB Acharya that “the NSCN-IM is the leader of the insurgent groups and it claims that it has the monopoly over all representing the Nagas. That is why the government is engaging with it”. “Just because NSCN (IM) has the resources to trouble the Indian state or to muffle its own people with their muscle power if desired, it does not make them the leader of the Naga people. A leader, on the contrary, is someone who commands the loyalty and respect of the people and one who represents the hope and aspiration of the people,” the NNC stated. Further, NNC on October 9 lauded Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar’s National League for Democracy, for speaking out boldly about Nagas of Eastern Nagaland for peaceful settlement. NNC quoted Suu Kyi as saying, “India has to work to come to a peaceful settlement with the Nagas.” She also vowed to ensure transparency to deal with the Nagas if voted to power. NNC in a release welcomed international leaders who were and are concerned for the Nagas and appealed to the leaders of other countries to speak for the Nagas for peaceful settlement in the interest of peace and development in the South East Region. The NNC prayed that the National League for Democracy come to power for freedom of democracy in the Myanmar election next month.
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October - 8 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 20-year-girl, identified as Sanjeeta Kumari, whose blood-stained body was found near the hills of Gumla in Jharkhand. Kumari, who also went by the name of Guddi, was lured into the outlaw
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 20-year-girl, identified as Sanjeeta Kumari, whose blood-stained body was found near the hills of Gumla in Jharkhand. Kumari, who also went by the name of Guddi, was lured into the outlaw group when she was 11 by a neighbour and transformed from a cook into a crack shot, serving under the Maoist banner for eight years, before she decided to return to mainstream. The 20-year-old ran away from the rebels and went into hiding in Gumla, where she rented a house and enrolled herself at a local school but the outlaws continued to threaten her regularly. When Hindustantimes (HT) met her on July 28, Guddi recounted chilling tales of the looming threat to her life but said she was committed to her studies and wouldn’t return to the extremist fold under any condition. “I cannot surrender because the moment my leaders come to know, they will kill my parents and siblings,” she told HT, on the condition that her story wouldn’t be published. “I will be able to study as long as I am not identified and captured or my bosses in the jungle do not take me away forcibly,” she said. When she went home to see her parents and siblings in the Maoist-infested village of Sibil on October 6, she was abducted by the insurgents, who left a handwritten note saying Guddi had to die because she didn’t mend her ways despite several warnings.
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October - 8 
Four troopers of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were injured in separate incidents in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. While three personnel were hurt during a gunbattle between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Ma
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Four troopers of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were injured in separate incidents in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. While three personnel were hurt during a gunbattle between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Tetri forests under Bhejji Police Station area.
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October - 8 
Indian Security Forces (SFs) have achieved greater success in thwarting terrorist infiltrations from Pakistan this year but at a greater cost as 34 men in uniform were martyred until September as compared to 25 in the corresponding period of 2014, re
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Indian Security Forces (SFs) have achieved greater success in thwarting terrorist infiltrations from Pakistan this year but at a greater cost as 34 men in uniform were martyred until September as compared to 25 in the corresponding period of 2014, reports The Times of India on October 8. Total incidents at 151 match the levels recorded until September last year and as many as 77 militants were killed over this period as against 78 in 2014, even though civilian fatal casualties are slightly lower at 16 from 19 last year. The latest infiltration figures accessed by TOI show a major decline in attempts, both successful and unsuccessful. In 81 attempts reported until September this year, 32 terrorists were neutralized by SFs manning the Line of Control (LoC) /international border (IB), 37 were forced to return to the Pakistan side and two were arrested. Only 10 militants could successfully cross into Indian Territory. This is in stark contrast to the figures for 2014, when there were 222 attempts, ending in killing of 52 intruders and the turning back of 105 others, even as 65 managed to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). However, what is striking is the sharp rise in infiltration over the past two months of August and September, with attempts jumping 33% to 81 by September-end from 61 in July. This is largely attributed to attempts to push in as many militants before winter sets in and the passes get blocked by snow. Attributing the rising component of local recruits vis-a-vis foreign militants in J&K essentially to "falling levels of infiltration", an intelligence operative claimed the stepped-up guard at the LoC/IB limited the successful infiltration attempts to just 10 as compared to 65 in the whole of last year. This has pushed up the percentage of local terrorists as part of the total numbers active in the Valley. Union Home Ministry sources said around 200-220 terrorists/militants, both local and foreign, are estimated to be holed up in the Valley. Though they possess arms, not many are actively engaging the SFs in encounters. "This could be due to their poor and inadequate training. Earlier the militants could exfiltrate and train at camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), but the heightened vigil by Indian forces at the border has made this a difficult proposition... not many local recruits are well-versed in the use of arms, which has made them less of a worry to the security agencies," a senior officer in the security establishment told TOI. Sources said much of the local recruitment was taking place in Tral and Pulwama. "Many of the new recruits are unable to adapt to the hard life of a militant that involves living in the jungles... they are not as committed or hardened and there have been some cases of these terrorists wanting to return to their families," said the officer.
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October - 8 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), which is still fighting militancy, is unable to overcome even the basic deficiencies in infrastructural facilities for State Police because of financial constraints. Moreover, the Police Modernization grant being given by UMH
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), which is still fighting militancy, is unable to overcome even the basic deficiencies in infrastructural facilities for State Police because of financial constraints. Moreover, the Police Modernization grant being given by UMHA has fallen victim to inordinate delay in furnishing of pending Utilization Certificates (UCs) of previous financial year despite the fact that crucial period of current financial year has already lapsed. Official sources said that J&K Police is grappling with unprecedented deficiencies in infrastructural facilities mainly at Police Station and Police Post levels, which otherwise are first contact points for the people in distress. “Due to these deficiencies, the efficient and effective police functioning at these two important levels remain at stake and as primary function of watch and ward, patrolling and surveillance is getting hampered”, sources further said. The intensity of the deficiencies can be gauged from the fact that 18 Police Stations and 103 Police Posts across the State are presently without own buildings. Moreover, numerous Police Stations and Police Posts are without reception, interrogation room and rest rooms. Even huge number of Police Stations and Police Posts lack desired level of mobility facilities thereby hampering the functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Police, which is not only vested with the responsibility of ensuring basic policing but also the task of maintaining hawk’s eye on the activities of anti-national elements, sources revealed. Notwithstanding the fact that cops require adequate number of barracks, State Government has failed to provide them this vital facility, sources said while disclosing that there is a shortfall of around 100 barracks for the State Police Force against its actual requirement. “The Police Force is facing these and other deficiencies despite the fact that Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), which comes under UMHA, has a number of times stressed that adequate steps should be taken by the J&K Government for providing all requisite infrastructural facilities”, sources added.
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October - 8 
Maoists are trying to gain foothold in the North-East again and they are getting ‘wide’ range of allies’ form rhino poachers of Kaziranga to the NSCN-IM which recently signed a peace deal with the Centre, reports Deccan Herald on October 9. The start
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Maoists are trying to gain foothold in the North-East again and they are getting ‘wide’ range of allies’ form rhino poachers of Kaziranga to the NSCN-IM which recently signed a peace deal with the Centre, reports Deccan Herald on October 9. The startling facts came out during interrogation of top Maoists leader of Assam, Aditya Bora, who was arrested on October 1. Police sources said that Bora alias ‘Baba’, was a most wanted in Assam Police list. He was the founder of the Upper Assam Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and used to take direct instruction from CPI-Maoist Politburo member Prasanta Ghosh alias Kishan Da. He also revealed that after most members of the CPI-Maoist who operated across the state, including in lower Assam, Upper Assam and Barak valley region were arrested between 2012 to 2014, and he was busy reorganizing the group. He himself created a sleeper cell and got fresh recruits. It was not possible for him to send out the recruit for training to Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh due to scaled up operations. As such he was asked by the top leadership to float a ‘shadow’ organisation named Revolutionary Peoples Group (RPG). Police sources further added that the RPG then established contacts with the NSCN-IM, so that it can get its new recruits trained in Nagaland. The CPI-Maoist already had an understanding with the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF) of Manipur and Bora tried to send his cadres across the border to the RPF base at Sagaing division of Myanmar, sources added.
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October - 8 
Militants gave slip to Security Forces (SFs) at Koungnoo area of South Kashmir’s Shopian District . Acting on information regarding the presence of three militants, Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Police cordoned
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Militants gave slip to Security Forces (SFs) at Koungnoo area of South Kashmir’s Shopian District . Acting on information regarding the presence of three militants, Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Police cordoned off Koungnoo area in Tarkawangum. On seeing the troops, militants present there opened fire on the search party which was retaliated triggering an encounter. Militants managed to break the cordon and give slip to the joint party taking the advantage of paddy field and dense vegetations.
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October - 8 
Mumbai Police on October 8, filed an application in the sessions court seeking issuance of a letter of request against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist David Coleman Headley, reports Pune Mirror. They want Headley to be produced through video conferen
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Mumbai Police on October 8, filed an application in the sessions court seeking issuance of a letter of request against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist David Coleman Headley, reports Pune Mirror. They want Headley to be produced through video conference, from the US, in the 26/11 (November 26, 2008) terror attack case. The court is trying, LeT operative and key plotter of 26/11 terror strikes, Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal for his alleged role in case. "This court may kindly issue a letter of request to the US district court of Illinois to produce Headley before this court on the next date through video conferencing," said the application moved by the Mumbai Police. The request further states that Headley deserves to be tried by this (Mumbai) court together with Jundal as both of them are conspirators and abettors behind the 26/11 terror attack. "The offences with which Headley is likely to be charged by this court are distinct and separate than the offences with which he had been charged and punished in USA", the application added. In the application, the Mumbai Police said that from the judgment passed by the US court against Headley, serving 35 years for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, it was clear that he was a member of LeT and had played an active role in the terror attack.
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October - 8 
North Kashmir’s Palhalan area in Baramulla District, a group of youth protesting against alleged raids by SFs pelted stones at Police in the afternoon . Scores of youth pelted stones upon joint team of Army’s 29 RR and SOG in Raipora, Palhalan after
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North Kashmir’s Palhalan area in Baramulla District, a group of youth protesting against alleged raids by SFs pelted stones at Police in the afternoon . Scores of youth pelted stones upon joint team of Army’s 29 RR and SOG in Raipora, Palhalan after they conducted raids in the area to arrest some youths allegedly involved in stone pelting. The SFs, meanwhile, fired few teargas shells to contain the protests.
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October - 8 
Police arrested three militants during checking and frisking in Imphal and Thoubal Districts. A team of District Police Commandos conducted frisking and checking at Thangal bazar near United Bank of India (UBI) Branch in Imphal West District on Octob
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Police arrested three militants during checking and frisking in Imphal and Thoubal Districts. A team of District Police Commandos conducted frisking and checking at Thangal bazar near United Bank of India (UBI) Branch in Imphal West District on October 8, and arrested one cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Wangkhem Gunadhaja Singh (41) of Kakwa Ningomthong Sairom Leirak, according to a statement of Public Relation Officer (PRO) Police Department RK Tutusana. One Honda Activa scooter bearing registration number MN 01Q/5284 and other incriminating articles were recovered from his possession. Investigation revealed that he came to the bazar to extort money from businessmen and shopkeepers for celebration of his party's raising day on October 9.
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October - 8 
Police on October 8 arrested a suspected Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) linkman, identified as Netra Bonia in Sonari town in Sivasagar District.
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Police on October 8 arrested a suspected Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) linkman, identified as Netra Bonia in Sonari town in Sivasagar District.
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October - 8 
Security has been increased at Somnath Temple in Gujarat following a terror threat to blow up the temple . According to the security agencies, the letter is written in Gujarati language and has been sent from Vadodara. The sender, claiming to be from
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Security has been increased at Somnath Temple in Gujarat following a terror threat to blow up the temple . According to the security agencies, the letter is written in Gujarati language and has been sent from Vadodara. The sender, claiming to be from 'Indian Mujahideen', has threatened to explode the temple with a bomb. Following the threatening, the security agencies have been put on high alert and an investigation is on to trace the sender of the letter. Indian Coast Guard have also been alerted about the threat to the temple, which is located on the sea shore.
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October - 8 
SFs recovered two powerful IEDs - suspected to have been planted by Maoists- from Injram-Bhejji road under the Bhejji police station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. The explosives were packed in steel containers. While one IED weighed 30 kg
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SFs recovered two powerful IEDs - suspected to have been planted by Maoists- from Injram-Bhejji road under the Bhejji police station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. The explosives were packed in steel containers. While one IED weighed 30 kg, another was around 20 kgs, he added.
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October - 8 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has asked the US to examine two sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for which 26/11 (November 26, 2008) accused David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana have been charge-sheeted here but were not cov
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has asked the US to examine two sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for which 26/11 (November 26, 2008) accused David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana have been charge-sheeted here but were not covered by US law during trial there. If the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is convinced, it could lead to NIA getting the custody of at least Rana. During a recent videoconferencing with DoJ, NIA cited Section 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) and Section 471 (using a genuine a forged document) of the IPC where there is no 'double jeopardy'. Double jeopardy is legal parlance for a law that prevents punishing of a criminal twice for the same offence. According to officials, DoJ raised the issue of double jeopardy. "We have supplied the legal opinion to the DoJ in consultation with international law experts. The same is under examination by US authorities," said a top NIA investigator said, adding that NIA was hopeful of getting at least the custody of Rana.
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October - 8 
The proscribed Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) has warned all the indigenous communities of Kangleipak (Manipur) against the Government of India’s alleged assimilation policy and migration war. Conveying
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The proscribed Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) has warned all the indigenous communities of Kangleipak (Manipur) against the Government of India’s alleged assimilation policy and migration war. Conveying deepest regards to all the countrymen, revolutionary leaders/cadres and all those people who have been killed in the course of the revolutionary movement on the occasion of the Red Army’s 39th raising day, the outfit’s chairman L Paliba M asserted that Kangleipak (Manipur) is the ‘promised land’ for all the indigenous ethnic groups of the land. To protect the ‘promised land’ is the responsibility of all the indigenous people. All ethnic based movements should be tackled collectively with the collective history of the land. It’s time for all the scholars and intellectuals to come forward and show the right path to all those people pursuing narrow, parochial agenda. A statement issued by the Chairman questioned whether the ethnicity based movements can withstand the Government of India’s assimilation policy and migration war. He also questioned whether ethno- exclusive aspirations are feasible given the geographical position of the land. Only the correct interpretation of history and a common vision can bring about lasting peace, the Chairman asserted.
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October - 8 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Ajimabad Police Station area in Bhojpur District of Bihar . Ara Superintendent of Police (SP) Navin Chandra Jha said, "During a combing operation ahead of assembly polls,
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Ajimabad Police Station area in Bhojpur District of Bihar . Ara Superintendent of Police (SP) Navin Chandra Jha said, "During a combing operation ahead of assembly polls, the security personnel arrested three members of CPI (Maoist) and seized five cylinder bombs, two can bombs, six electronic detonators from their possession." He further added that the Maoists have confessed that they were carrying the explosives to use them before election. Bhojpur is going to polls in the third phase of Bihar assembly election, polling date on October 26. The Maoists have declared boycott of the assembly election.
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October - 8 
UMHA, which banned the Naga insurgent group Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), responsible for the killing of 18 Indian Army soldiers, has made no mention of the outfit’s involvement in the deadly attack on June 4 in
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UMHA, which banned the Naga insurgent group Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), responsible for the killing of 18 Indian Army soldiers, has made no mention of the outfit’s involvement in the deadly attack on June 4 in Chandel in Manipur. According to the Government gazette notification issued after the Cabinet decision on September 16 to declare the NSCN-K as an unlawful outfit, it mentioned NSCN-K’s involvement in four attacks-- including three attacks on Assam Rifles (AR) in February, March and May, but makes no mention of the audacious attack on the Army in June which prompted the Government to launch a counter-strike inside Myanmar and killing several militants. However, a UMHA official said this is so because the Cabinet note for banning NSCN-K was initiated by the Home Ministry even before the June strike on the Army since NSCN-K had unilaterally abrogated the ceasefire with India in March. “There is no doubt whatsoever that NSCN-K is behind the June 4 ambush on the Indian Army - the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has lodged a case in this regard and also declared rewards on the two top NSCN-K leaders, S.S. Khaplang and Niki Sumi, who are in Myanmar,” a senior MHA official clarified. Report adds that, it was so far believed that the step to ban NSCN-K was only initiated after the June 4 Chandel attack but it now transpires that the Home Ministry had plans to ban the outfit since March. The September 28 gazette notification mentions that the Centre is of the opinion that “if there is no immediate curb and control of unlawful activities of NSCN-K, the outfit may make fresh recruitments, indulge in violent, terrorist and secessionist activities, collect funds and endanger lives of innocent citizens and security forces personnel.” It adds that the activities of NSCN-K are detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India
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October - 8 
Zeliangrong Baudi Assam, the Zeme Council Assam and the Mathai (Village Chief) Council Assam, have submitted a representation to the ‘Ato Kilonser’ (Prime Minister) of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) urging for
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Zeliangrong Baudi Assam, the Zeme Council Assam and the Mathai (Village Chief) Council Assam, have submitted a representation to the ‘Ato Kilonser’ (Prime Minister) of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) urging for the creation of a separate District known as ‘Haflong District’ with its headquarters at Haflong, mainly for the Zeliangrong Nagas along with the minority communities under the new administrative system that may be created through the Framework Agreement with the Government of India (GoI). The joint representation urged for “special attention for inclusion and integration of our land and people to that of Nagalim.” “Irrespective of any circumstances or technicalities that may arise during the political settlement process, the organisations expressed hope that Zeliangrong areas shall be treated as a single territory and no part of it will be left out in the process of integration of Naga areas. It further asked that the Zeme Nagas of the NC Hills remain intact and bound to the remaining Naga areas as a single administrative and political unit.
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October - 8 
Intelligence agencies arrested two suspected militants, including a prayer leader, identified as Maulana Tayyab Gul, during raids in Nisata area of Charsadda District.
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Intelligence agencies arrested two suspected militants, including a prayer leader, identified as Maulana Tayyab Gul, during raids in Nisata area of Charsadda District.
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October - 8 
A traffic Policeman, identified as Rehan Sarwar (45), was killed at his home in Aram Bagh area of Saddar Town
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A traffic Policeman, identified as Rehan Sarwar (45), was killed at his home in Aram Bagh area of Saddar Town
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October - 8 
A Shia, identified as Malik Jarrar Ali Haider, was killed and his two minor daughters were injured when their motorbike was ambushed by unidentified armed assailants in a sectarian attack on Mohammad Ali Johar Road in provincial capital Peshawar on .
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A Shia, identified as Malik Jarrar Ali Haider, was killed and his two minor daughters were injured when their motorbike was ambushed by unidentified armed assailants in a sectarian attack on Mohammad Ali Johar Road in provincial capital Peshawar on . Police said Malik Jarrar, an employee of the Afghan Refugees Commissionerate in Hayatabad, was taking his daughters Bisma (5) and Rubab (10) to school when the incident occurred. “This is a target killing motivated by sectarianism as the man had no enemies,” said an investigation official from Khan Raziq station, adding this was the second such incident in recent times.
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October - 8 
According to a KP Home Department document, judicial lockup facilities and central and District jails in the Province are overcrowded, housing over 1.5 times as many prisoners as the approved prisoner strength. The document shows there are 10,040 pri
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According to a KP Home Department document, judicial lockup facilities and central and District jails in the Province are overcrowded, housing over 1.5 times as many prisoners as the approved prisoner strength. The document shows there are 10,040 prisoners behind bars in the province's 22 jails and lockups, whereas the total authorised inmate capacity is 6,601 prisoners. Of this number, 7,100 are under-trial prisoners (UTPs), while 2,940 convicts ─ including 196 death-row inmates ─ are housed in various jails in the Province.
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October - 8 
Law-Enforcing Agencies arrested 27 suspects, including Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Ublan Afghan camp in Kohat . According to District Police, many Afghans, who were residing in the camps without leg
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Law-Enforcing Agencies arrested 27 suspects, including Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Ublan Afghan camp in Kohat . According to District Police, many Afghans, who were residing in the camps without legal documents were arrested from the camp.
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October - 8 
Security Forces and Police arrested 15 suspects during a joint search operation in Risalpur, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Behram village, Tauheedabad and other areas in Nowshera District
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Security Forces and Police arrested 15 suspects during a joint search operation in Risalpur, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Behram village, Tauheedabad and other areas in Nowshera District
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October - 8 
SFs recovered explosives and ammunition during a search operation in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in FATA . The SFs recovered mortar shells, anti-aircraft guns, rocket launchers, explosive material and other ammunition from the tunnel.
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SFs recovered explosives and ammunition during a search operation in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in FATA . The SFs recovered mortar shells, anti-aircraft guns, rocket launchers, explosive material and other ammunition from the tunnel.
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October - 8 
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in its recently released Impunity Index Report “Getting Away with Murder” for 2015 which looks at unsolved murders of journalists - in countries where attacks on journalists mostly go unpunished - as a perc
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in its recently released Impunity Index Report “Getting Away with Murder” for 2015 which looks at unsolved murders of journalists - in countries where attacks on journalists mostly go unpunished - as a percentage of the country’s population, stated that while Pakistan’s position remains unchanged at number 9, its rating has improved by 0.004 points from 0.123 in 2014 to 0.119 in the latest report. The report points out that there are 22 unsolved murders of journalists in Pakistan including three killed since the release of the last report in 2014. Identifying Pakistan as one of the countries “where potent illegal armed groups actively menace journalists,” the report highlights diminishing hope that the situation in Pakistan will get better. It points out Pakistan has failed to “implement a series of commitments to CPJ to address impunity.” According to the report, “Threats to journalists stream from military and intelligence agencies, political parties, criminal groups and militants, and corrupt local leaders. Pakistan is a focus country for the United Nations Plan of Action for the Safety of Journalists and Issue of Impunity, an initiative that has improved dialogue and coordination among civil society, media, and the government but not yet led to any significant reduction in impunity."
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October - 8 
The Islamabad Police on October 8 proposed that the entry of 25 ulema (clerics) in Islamabad during Muharram (first month of Islamic calendar, also a mourning period for the Shias) be banned by the local administration. Seven ulema may also be banned
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The Islamabad Police on October 8 proposed that the entry of 25 ulema (clerics) in Islamabad during Muharram (first month of Islamic calendar, also a mourning period for the Shias) be banned by the local administration. Seven ulema may also be banned from delivering speeches during the month, revealed unnamed sources. They said that out of the 25 Ulema, 10 were from the Sunni sect and five were from Shia sect. Most come from Punjab and frequently visit the capital during Muharram. Seven local ulema members from both sects may also be barred from delivering sermons during Muharram. The ban would also prevent them from speaking publicly about religion or sects.
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October - 8 
The Police claimed to have arrested 32 suspects, including three proclaimed offenders (POs), and seized arms and narcotics during search and strike operation in Peshawar
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The Police claimed to have arrested 32 suspects, including three proclaimed offenders (POs), and seized arms and narcotics during search and strike operation in Peshawar
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October - 8 
Two Police Officials, identified as head constable Abdul Ghafar and Pervaiz, were shot dead while they were on their routine patrol near Char Minar within the limits of the New Town Police Station in Bahadurabad area of Gulshan Town in Karachi, the p
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Two Police Officials, identified as head constable Abdul Ghafar and Pervaiz, were shot dead while they were on their routine patrol near Char Minar within the limits of the New Town Police Station in Bahadurabad area of Gulshan Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 8, reported The Express Tribune. The Police recovered seven empty bullet casings from the crime scene and have initiated an investigation into the incident.
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October - 8 
Chairman of FSF-N Upendra Yadav speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu said that the amendment proposals registered by the Government at the Parliament Secretariat are unacceptable for the agitating parties. He said that the amendment bill was n
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Chairman of FSF-N Upendra Yadav speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu said that the amendment proposals registered by the Government at the Parliament Secretariat are unacceptable for the agitating parties. He said that the amendment bill was not acceptable for them as the Government did not reach at any agreement with the agitating parties before forwarding it to the Secretariat.
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October - 8 
ICT found “sufficient evidence” of alleged crimes against humanity committed by 19 persons, including a former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmaker, in Cox's Bazar District during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. They were allegedly
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ICT found “sufficient evidence” of alleged crimes against humanity committed by 19 persons, including a former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmaker, in Cox's Bazar District during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. They were allegedly involved in at least 13 incidents of killing, torture of women, arson, looting, forced religious conversion and deportation in Maheshkhali sub-District in 1971. At least 94 named and many unnamed people were killed in these incidents. Abdul Hannan Khan, coordinator of the agency said “A total of 19 people have been named accused in the case, highest ever accused in any case related to wartime offences.”
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October - 8 
Police arrested the general secretary of Chittagong University (CU) unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in Hathazari Municipality area of Chittagong District The arrestee Emdad Ullah (25) is accused in fiv
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Police arrested the general secretary of Chittagong University (CU) unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in Hathazari Municipality area of Chittagong District The arrestee Emdad Ullah (25) is accused in five cases in connection with subversive activities.
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October - 8 
The killing of bloggers in Bangladesh propelled the country onto Global Impunity Index of Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) . CPJ in a report said “At least four Bangladeshi bloggers have been hacked to death by apparent Islamic extremists this
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The killing of bloggers in Bangladesh propelled the country onto Global Impunity Index of Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) . CPJ in a report said “At least four Bangladeshi bloggers have been hacked to death by apparent Islamic extremists this year alone, and a total of five of Bangladesh's seven victims of unsolved murders over the last decade are bloggers who criticized religious extremism. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the nominally secular ruling Awami League party have done little to speak out for justice in these crimes, allowing political interests to trump rule of law. Authorities seem more concerned with what bloggers are writing than going after their killers."
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October - 8 
CID) arrested two former cadres of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for the assassination of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) Joseph Pararajasingham in Batticaloa District. The Batticaloa District parliamentarian was kil
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CID) arrested two former cadres of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for the assassination of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) Joseph Pararajasingham in Batticaloa District. The Batticaloa District parliamentarian was killed by unidentified gunmen when he was attending a Christmas midnight mass at St Mary's church in the District on December 25, 2005.
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October - 8 
Police Department has decided to recruit 1,500 Tamil youths of the North as Police Constables to provide an efficient Police service to the Northern civilians. The Department has decided to undertake the recruitments as there is a dearth of Police Of
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Police Department has decided to recruit 1,500 Tamil youths of the North as Police Constables to provide an efficient Police service to the Northern civilians. The Department has decided to undertake the recruitments as there is a dearth of Police Officers who are fluent in Tamil. Accordingly, necessary initiatives have already been drawn up for recruitments.
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October - 9 
Legislators of the 11 mountain states of India-- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand -- will come under one banner to look into multiple issues rel
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Legislators of the 11 mountain states of India-- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand -- will come under one banner to look into multiple issues related to the mountains and the people living there, it was decided on October 9,
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October - 9 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested by Assam Rifles (AR) personnel during frisking and checking at Nongada village in Imphal East District. A press release issued by AR said on October 10, the militant was identified as Mutum Noren
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested by Assam Rifles (AR) personnel during frisking and checking at Nongada village in Imphal East District. A press release issued by AR said on October 10, the militant was identified as Mutum Noren (23) of Nongada village. He had joined KYKL in 2008 and had got training in Bangladesh for 70 days, the AR press release said. The militant was handed over to Lamlai Police Station for further investigation said the release.
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October - 9 
A team of District Police Commandos, conducted frisking and checking near Regional Institute of Medical sciences (RIMS) main gate in Imphal West District and arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Mathura Baspatimayu
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A team of District Police Commandos, conducted frisking and checking near Regional Institute of Medical sciences (RIMS) main gate in Imphal West District and arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Mathura Baspatimayum Sushil Kumar Sharma (24) of Kongba Kshetri Leikai.
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October - 9 
A woman Maoist from Chhattisgarh, Jyoti Madkami alias Susmita, who had INR 400,000 reward on her head in Odisha surrendered before Police in Boudh District of Odisha. She surrendered before Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, southern range, Am
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A woman Maoist from Chhattisgarh, Jyoti Madkami alias Susmita, who had INR 400,000 reward on her head in Odisha surrendered before Police in Boudh District of Odisha. She surrendered before Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, southern range, Amitabh Thakur and Boudh Superintendent of Police (SP) B.Gangadhar. She was an Area Committee (ACM) rank member of Kalahandi Kandhamal Boudh Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the CPI-Maoist. This Maoist division is dominated by ultras from adjoining Chhattisgarh and is trying hard to increase its support base in concerned Districts of Odisha.
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October - 9 
An 18 year old woman Maoist surrendered before of the Police in Jajpur District . "The surrendered Maoist Namasi alias Sasmita Gundia (18) daughter of Madan Gundia of village Gokhata under Kalinganagar Police Station in Jajpur District . She was
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An 18 year old woman Maoist surrendered before of the Police in Jajpur District . "The surrendered Maoist Namasi alias Sasmita Gundia (18) daughter of Madan Gundia of village Gokhata under Kalinganagar Police Station in Jajpur District . She was working under the leadership of another Maoist leader Sushil”, said Anup Sahoo the Superintendent of Police of Jajpur.
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October - 9 
An IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadre was arrested on October 9 from Bongaigaon in Bongaigaon District.
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An IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadre was arrested on October 9 from Bongaigaon in Bongaigaon District.
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October - 9 
Central Government’s Finance Ministry is examining the continuation of the special category status for the eight northeast states, Minister for state for Development of North Eastern Region (Independent charge) Jitendra Singh said in Agartala. Jitend
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Central Government’s Finance Ministry is examining the continuation of the special category status for the eight northeast states, Minister for state for Development of North Eastern Region (Independent charge) Jitendra Singh said in Agartala. Jitendra Singh said the issue whether the eight northeast states will continue to get special category status “is being looked into by the union finance ministry”.“When and how the issue would be settled, I do not know,” he said.
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October - 9 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi urged Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to restore the Special Category State status for Assam and other North Eastern States. In a letter sent to the PM, Gogoi also sought the PM’s intervention for a change in the fun
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi urged Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to restore the Special Category State status for Assam and other North Eastern States. In a letter sent to the PM, Gogoi also sought the PM’s intervention for a change in the funding pattern of the Centrally-sponsored schemes. “Change in funding pattern of the Centrally-sponsored schemes has retarded the pace of development in the State,” he said. It may be recalled that after the present dispensation at the Centre took over the reign, the Special Category State Status for Assam and other North Eastern States have been suspended.
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October - 9 
District Police Commandos, conducted frisking and checking at Khangabok Lamlong bazar in Thoubal District and arrested one active worker of Kangleipak Communist Party -Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Thokchom Subol Meitei (57) of Khangabok L
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District Police Commandos, conducted frisking and checking at Khangabok Lamlong bazar in Thoubal District and arrested one active worker of Kangleipak Communist Party -Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Thokchom Subol Meitei (57) of Khangabok Lamlong Part III. Investigation revealed that he was working in the finance section of the organisation
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October - 9 
Following ill-health, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dalam (squad) ‘commander’ Burra Baghya alias Aruna has surrendered before Karimnagar District Superintendent of Police (SP) D Joel Davis . In a press note, the SP said that the Baghya
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Following ill-health, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dalam (squad) ‘commander’ Burra Baghya alias Aruna has surrendered before Karimnagar District Superintendent of Police (SP) D Joel Davis . In a press note, the SP said that the Baghya, a native of Subhashnagar locality in Husnabad mandal (administrative unit), joined the group when she was studying Intermediate in 1998. She worked as dalam member in Karimnagar (Telangana), Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. The SP had immediately shifted the surrendered naxalite to a hospital for treatment. He promised to provide reward amount of INR 500,000 and other government rehabilitation to her.
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October - 9 
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, civil society members from Assam and Nagaland on October 9 met at a ‘Naga-Assamese Round Table Towards Strengthening Friendship and Fraternity’, unanimously called for a permanent mechanism to continue the dialogue
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In a first-of-its-kind initiative, civil society members from Assam and Nagaland on October 9 met at a ‘Naga-Assamese Round Table Towards Strengthening Friendship and Fraternity’, unanimously called for a permanent mechanism to continue the dialogue process between the two neighbours. The deliberators proposed a ‘coordination committee’ under the joint aegis of the Asam Sahitya Sabha and Naga Hoho for facilitating a permanent dialogue forum between the two sides. The Nanda Talukdar Foundation (NTF), which organised the round table for ending the vexed Assam-Nagaland border row, will coordinate between the Sabha and Naga Hoho. The meeting also urged groups and individuals to endeavour for enhancing cooperation between the peoples of the two States in areas of art, literature, culture, sports, trade and commerce and environment protection in their capacities.
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October - 9 
Liangmai Naga Council (LNC), with regard to the current movement for affiliation to the United Naga Council (UNC), conducted a people’s convention at Konsaram village in Senapati District on October 9, attended by religious leaders, intellectuals, so
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Liangmai Naga Council (LNC), with regard to the current movement for affiliation to the United Naga Council (UNC), conducted a people’s convention at Konsaram village in Senapati District on October 9, attended by religious leaders, intellectuals, social workers, chairman and village authorities from 61 villages, a statement issued by LNC president informed. The convention resolved to attend the upcoming Zeliangrong Baudi Dimki session to be held at Noney on October 24. The convention also welcomed and urged translation and expedition of the Naga Peace agreement signed between the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India.
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October - 9 
On October 9, Ramanathapuram District ‘D-team’ constituted exclusively to deal with drug traffickers and maintain surveillance on former offenders neutralised a new drug trafficking network after arresting two accused, as Maiazhagu and Samidurai, rep
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On October 9, Ramanathapuram District ‘D-team’ constituted exclusively to deal with drug traffickers and maintain surveillance on former offenders neutralised a new drug trafficking network after arresting two accused, as Maiazhagu and Samidurai, reports The Hindu. It has also launched a hunt for three others, including two persons from Kerala.The local smugglers, who were so far dependent on ‘sources’ in Sri Lanka for carrying out smuggling activities, appeared to have established their own network as Bakiaraj from Danushkodi, an important link in the network, had gone to Sri Lanka to receive the contraband, Superintendent of Police N.M. Mylvahanan has said.
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October - 9 
SFs trapped a group of militants during an encounter in Lolab forests in Kupwara District of North Kashmir on . Reports said that Army and Police launched a joint operation in the forests of Varnov Lolab in North Kashmir. Militants fired at the troop
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SFs trapped a group of militants during an encounter in Lolab forests in Kupwara District of North Kashmir on . Reports said that Army and Police launched a joint operation in the forests of Varnov Lolab in North Kashmir. Militants fired at the troops during the operation leading to a gun battle.
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October - 9 
Shankar Wadde (30), working as Special Police Officer (SPO), was shot dead outside Mallumpodur village in Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who had ear
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Shankar Wadde (30), working as Special Police Officer (SPO), was shot dead outside Mallumpodur village in Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who had earlier abducted him on October 6 from his home. The villagers were stunned to spot Wadde's body outside the hamlet laid along the roadside on October 9. In the past too, Wadde was abducted on two occasions by Maoists but was spared. Superintendent of Police (SP), Gadchiroli, Sandip Patil said Bhamragarh Local Organizational Squad (LOS) was likely involved in cold-blooded murder. "Naxals have killed one innocent villager every month this year. The latest seemed outcome of the desperation of the Naxals of Bhamragarh LOS who may wanted to prove their presence with this incident as the formation had no significant action in the past," said Patil. He added Naxals had killed nine civilians this year. The Maoists, after having murdered Wadde, also ensured they left behind their pamphlets owning up the murder and labelling the victim as police informer.
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October - 9 
State-sponsored cross-border terrorism is of particular concern, India has told the United Nations (UN) on October 8 as it called upon the world community to have zero tolerance towards those who aid and abet terrorist acts and provide safe havens to
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State-sponsored cross-border terrorism is of particular concern, India has told the United Nations (UN) on October 8 as it called upon the world community to have zero tolerance towards those who aid and abet terrorist acts and provide safe havens to their perpetrators, in a veiled attack on Pakistan, reports NDTV. "Terrorism has emerged as the most serious scourge of our times and endangers international peace, security and prosperity," First Secretary in the Indian Mission to the UN Mayank Joshi said at a session titled 'Crime Prevention and International Drug Control' at the Third Committee. He also noted that "state-sponsored cross-border terrorism is of particular concern to India". Joshi said the international community must have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and "towards those who aid and abet terrorist acts and provide safe havens to their perpetrators". "Any country that allows the perpetrators of dastardly terrorist acts against innocent people, poses a serious threat to all nations," Joshi added. "Increasing threats of cybercrime have the potential of being even more lethal than conventional wars and calls for national capacity building, technical assistance and global cooperation and response. "Use of advanced information technology by terrorists has to be met with a global response," he said. Joshi underscored that the need of the hour is not to dilute the Drug Conventions, but to strengthen their implementation in their spirit and address the drug problem on the basis of principle of common and shared responsibility. He pointed out that India is in the process of finalising its first national policy for drug demand reduction. The government has also established a monitoring committee to bring the New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), which now number over 540, and synthetic drugs, under control. India is also moving towards an 'Online regulatory regime' aimed to better serve the victims of drug abuse and patients in need of relief, he said.
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October - 9 
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat arrested Umesh Rathod 25, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with INR 52,25,000 face-value from Gundlav crossroads on Valsad District. ATS Superintendant of Police (SP) Himanshu Shukla, said while
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat arrested Umesh Rathod 25, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with INR 52,25,000 face-value from Gundlav crossroads on Valsad District. ATS Superintendant of Police (SP) Himanshu Shukla, said while Umesh was arrested from the spot a person named Rakesh alias Kabootar managed to give Police a slip. During primary interrogation of the accused it came to light that Vishal, also a resident of Valsad, had asked Umesh and Rakesh to reach Gundlav crossroads to deliver the notes. Shukla added that the notes appear to be printed locally and were not of good quality.
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October - 9 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh , said problems created by Pakistan were coming in the way of improving bilateral relations though India has been asserting that “our hearts should meet”. The Home Minister said it was an irony that from time t
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh , said problems created by Pakistan were coming in the way of improving bilateral relations though India has been asserting that “our hearts should meet”. The Home Minister said it was an irony that from time to time Pakistan created problems. “I am not leveling a direct allegation, but may be in a bid to distract attention of its people from internal problems, some other persons are doing such acts (terror),” he said. “But the problems persist,” he said during felicitation function of senior citizens on the occasion of 75th birth anniversary of veteran leader D P Bora in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh
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October - 9 
Police on October 9 arrested the mastermind of the attack on the University of Malakand (UoM) in Gulabad area of Chakdarra in Lower Dir District. The militants stormed the UoM on March 18, 2009, killing four cops and a university security guard. Two
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Police on October 9 arrested the mastermind of the attack on the University of Malakand (UoM) in Gulabad area of Chakdarra in Lower Dir District. The militants stormed the UoM on March 18, 2009, killing four cops and a university security guard. Two other cops were also injured in the attack. Station House Officer (SHO) Oach Police Station, Said Zaman Shah, said that acting on tip-off the police established a checkpost in Gulabad area. He said that the Police arrested the militant identified Muslim Khan, a resident of Shamozai village in Swat District, during the search. The official said the militant had fled to Saudi Arabia after the military operation against the militants in Swat and returned a few days ago.
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October - 9 
A National Party (NP) leader, identified as Ali Muhammad Baloch, was shot dead by unidentified militants outside his residence in Balecha area of Tump tehsil (revenue unit) in Turbat District.
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A National Party (NP) leader, identified as Ali Muhammad Baloch, was shot dead by unidentified militants outside his residence in Balecha area of Tump tehsil (revenue unit) in Turbat District.
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October - 9 
A report by a four member Joint Investigation Team (JIT), headed by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Sultan Khawaja and DIG Munir Shaikh revealed that an extortion group was behind the Baldia factory fire that led to the death of 259 people on Septembe
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A report by a four member Joint Investigation Team (JIT), headed by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Sultan Khawaja and DIG Munir Shaikh revealed that an extortion group was behind the Baldia factory fire that led to the death of 259 people on September 11, 2012. The DIG's reached Dubai on October 4, 2015, and recorded the statements of the Bhaila brothers, Arshad and Shahid, the owners of the garment factory Ali Enterprises in Karachi's Baldia Town. They had refused to visit Pakistan for the investigations. According to the initial report prepared by the JIT after recording statements of the factory owners, it was revealed that the attack was the work of an organised gang of extortionists in Karachi that elaborately planned and executed the attack. “We had been providing them extortion money before the fire incident but the relations turned sour before the incident,” an unnamed senior Police official quoted the owners as saying. “They [extortionists] warned us that they will set our factory ablaze as their demands were not being fulfilled.”
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October - 9 
At least 41 suspects, including five activists of a political party, were detained during operations by law enforcers in different parts of the provincial capital Karachi. According to officials, Rangers and Police personnel carried out search operat
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At least 41 suspects, including five activists of a political party, were detained during operations by law enforcers in different parts of the provincial capital Karachi. According to officials, Rangers and Police personnel carried out search operations in Liaquatabad Town, Shah Faisal Colony (Shah Faisal Town), Manghopir (Gadap Town), Sultanabad (Kiamari Town), Landhi Town, Nusrat Bhutto Colony (North Nazimabad Town), and Orangi Town in the early hours of October 9.
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October - 9 
Baloch separatist leader Hyrbyair Marri in an interview on October 9, said that the Baloch people are not in favour of seeking help from India to gain freedom, reported Dawn quoting a report published on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urd
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Baloch separatist leader Hyrbyair Marri in an interview on October 9, said that the Baloch people are not in favour of seeking help from India to gain freedom, reported Dawn quoting a report published on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urdu website. Marri said that he was fighting for an "independent Balochistan" however neither he nor his associates have any affiliation with the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militant group. In response to a question about separatist Baloch Republican Party (BRP) leader Brahamdagh Bugti's statement that he was ready to give up his demand for an independent Balochistan if the Baloch so desired, Marri said, "No, I don't think the majority of Baloch people want to live with Pakistan." He further said he was not seeking assistance from India for his movement: "I have never sought help from them, nor will I in the future." He also rejected reports that he travelled to India to start the Free Balochistan Movement.
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October - 9 
CTD arrested one Adnan alias Billu during a targeted raid conducted at Manghopir Road in Gadap Town, while weapons were also seized from his possession. CTD officials said that the suspect was involved in various cases of target killings, extortion
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CTD arrested one Adnan alias Billu during a targeted raid conducted at Manghopir Road in Gadap Town, while weapons were also seized from his possession. CTD officials said that the suspect was involved in various cases of target killings, extortion and street crimes.
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October - 9 
CTD arrested a target killer, identified as Yaqoob alias Mama, during a raid near Parking Plaza in Saddar Town. The CTS officials claimed to have seized a huge cache of dumped arms and ammunitions on information provided by him. The accused was said
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CTD arrested a target killer, identified as Yaqoob alias Mama, during a raid near Parking Plaza in Saddar Town. The CTS officials claimed to have seized a huge cache of dumped arms and ammunitions on information provided by him. The accused was said to be affiliated with a political party, however, the officials did not disclose the party’s name. According to CTD officials, the accused was involved in over 10 cases of target killings of activists and workers belonging to rival groups and parties such as the Sunni Tehreek (ST), Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H), Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and the Ahmed Magsi group of Lyari Town.
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October - 9 
Intelligence Agencies passed a threat alert to security and Law Enforcement Agencies about a series of possible terrorist attacks at sensitive installations in Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Sargodha Districts of the Province, and Quetta, the provincial c
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Intelligence Agencies passed a threat alert to security and Law Enforcement Agencies about a series of possible terrorist attacks at sensitive installations in Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Sargodha Districts of the Province, and Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. The alert letter said that the leadership of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) embroiled in Badaber Camp, Peshawar, attack has planned a series of terrorist attacks, saying, “Umar Mansoor, Ameer of TTP Darra Adamkhel while accepting the responsibility of the attack on Badaber Airbase Peshawar, has threatened to launch more attacks on sensitive installations in other cities.” Currently, Umar Mansoor, along with his group is hiding in Achin and Naziyan Districts of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan. “He is being facilitated by hostile agencies. He is planning to launch similar attacks in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Quetta and Sargodha.”
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October - 9 
Police arrested 46 suspected persons, including 11 Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from them during a search operation in the Hangu District . Police recovered eight Kalashnikovs, five rifles, 22 guns, 33 pistols, th
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Police arrested 46 suspected persons, including 11 Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from them during a search operation in the Hangu District . Police recovered eight Kalashnikovs, five rifles, 22 guns, 33 pistols, three hand grenades, a thousand cartridges and 18 kilogram of hashish from them.
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October - 9 
Rangers arrested an alleged target killer, identified as Moiz Saleem, from Gulshan-e-Maymar area of Gadap Town . According to the Rangers spokesperson, the suspect is affiliated with a political party but the paramilitary officials did not disclose t
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Rangers arrested an alleged target killer, identified as Moiz Saleem, from Gulshan-e-Maymar area of Gadap Town . According to the Rangers spokesperson, the suspect is affiliated with a political party but the paramilitary officials did not disclose the party’s name. The spokesperson added that the suspect was involved in numerous cases of target killings in the city. “He was involved in more than 57 cases of target killings, including the killings of two Rangers personnel, as well as attacks on Rangers and Police vehicles,” said the spokesperson.
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October - 9 
The Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, and Karachi Police after a meeting on October 9 at the Rangers headquarters with Rangers Director General Major General Bilal Akbar in the chair to review the investigation into policemen’s killings decided to take ‘surgi
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The Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, and Karachi Police after a meeting on October 9 at the Rangers headquarters with Rangers Director General Major General Bilal Akbar in the chair to review the investigation into policemen’s killings decided to take ‘surgical actions’ against culprits behind the recent killings of Policemen and devised a comprehensive strategy to meet the challenge. “The meeting discussed recent killings of policemen, reviewed all possible motives and approved a comprehensive strategy under which surgical actions would be taken,” said a brief statement released by the Rangers.
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October - 9 
The Police on October 9 killed a local commander of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Idadullah alias Farooq Alam, during an encounter in Gujrat village of Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. District Police Officer (DPO) Faisal Shahzad said that
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The Police on October 9 killed a local commander of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Idadullah alias Farooq Alam, during an encounter in Gujrat village of Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. District Police Officer (DPO) Faisal Shahzad said that Police from the Rustam Police Station were patrolling Gujrat on the Daggar Road when militant commander Idadullah alias Farooq Alam along with his two accomplices opened fire on the Police. Farooq Alam was killed on the spot while his two accomplices escaped. The DPO said that the slain militant was wanted by the Mardan Police in more than 40 cases of bombing schools, CD shops and Government installations and carrying out attacks on the Police. The Police seized a Kalashnikov rifle and hand-grenades after the clash.
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October - 9 
Three people, including a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) candidate for the Union Council chairman candidate, Aslam Channa, were killed and two others were wounded when unidentified armed assailants opened fire targeting Channa in Dipalpur tehsil (reve
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Three people, including a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) candidate for the Union Council chairman candidate, Aslam Channa, were killed and two others were wounded when unidentified armed assailants opened fire targeting Channa in Dipalpur tehsil (revenue unit) of Okara District .
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October - 9 
Four persons were injured when protesting cadres of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) attacked four local youths and torched their two motorcycles in Nawalparasi District. The protesters attacked the youths as they were returning from bordering
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Four persons were injured when protesting cadres of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) attacked four local youths and torched their two motorcycles in Nawalparasi District. The protesters attacked the youths as they were returning from bordering Indian market with diesel for their tractors. The protesters seized the diesel from the youths and torched the motorcycles and fled the scene.
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October - 9 
The cadres of the UDMF obstructed the movement of three sugar carrying trucks of Everest Sugar Mill based in Ramnagar town of Mahottari District. The trucks were heading to the capital city Kathmandu. A team of agitating cadres led by Ram Naresh Kush
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The cadres of the UDMF obstructed the movement of three sugar carrying trucks of Everest Sugar Mill based in Ramnagar town of Mahottari District. The trucks were heading to the capital city Kathmandu. A team of agitating cadres led by Ram Naresh Kushwaha of TMLP obstructed the road by cutting off dozens of trees in a forest along the road that links the sugar mills to the East-West Highway.
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October - 9 
UCPN-M leaders met CPN-UML and NC leaders and emphasized the need for three-party unity for the formation of next Government so that they could effectively resolve the current challenges. The UCPN-M leaders told the two parties that they should be re
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UCPN-M leaders met CPN-UML and NC leaders and emphasized the need for three-party unity for the formation of next Government so that they could effectively resolve the current challenges. The UCPN-M leaders told the two parties that they should be ready to amend the new constitution to address the concerns of the protesting Madhesi and Janajati forces if they wanted UCPN-M’s support to form the new Government.
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October - 9 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Parliament will debate the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on October 20 and 21. Prime Minister said the Government would also table the reports of the Udulagama and Paranagama Comm
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Parliament will debate the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on October 20 and 21. Prime Minister said the Government would also table the reports of the Udulagama and Paranagama Commissions at the beginning of the debate. He said the Sinhala and Tamil copies of the reports will be available for the legislators by next week.
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October - 10 
A 28-year-old youth from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, who went to Syria about six months back to join the Islamic State (IS), recently called his family from Raqqa (Syria) and asked his parents to help him come back home, The Times of India reports on
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A 28-year-old youth from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, who went to Syria about six months back to join the Islamic State (IS), recently called his family from Raqqa (Syria) and asked his parents to help him come back home, The Times of India reports on October 10. The IS recruit is said to be scared of dying in air strikes and has been frantically calling his family members to facilitate his return to India. "He is also frustrated with the activities of IS and desperately wants to come back," said an intelligence officer. The youth was recruited by IS and sent to Syria about six months back via Turkey by a Dubai-based operative of the militant outfit. However, his family didn't know about his whereabouts for the past six months and approached the security agencies after receiving his call. The intelligence agencies are making efforts to bring him back. In Lucknow, Additional Director General of Police (ADG) (law and order) Daljit Singh Chowdhury said the state police is coordinating with intelligence agencies in Delhi. "Only on Saturday I would be able to divulge name of the youth and other details," said Chowdhury. The Dubai-based IS operative had found the Azamgarh youth surfing about the militant outfit. Later the Class XII passout, son an artisan, decided to go to Syria. He arranged money for his flight to Turkey from where he went to Syria. Officials said the Azamgarh youth is the 20th Indian so far to have travelled to Iraq and Syria after being radicalised.
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October - 10 
Almost all Northeast militants have their illegal camps in Nagaland and carry out illegal activities from their “secret bases in Nagaland” and Nagas of the state get blamed, said Nagaland Home minister, Y. Patton while addressing the silver jubilee c
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Almost all Northeast militants have their illegal camps in Nagaland and carry out illegal activities from their “secret bases in Nagaland” and Nagas of the state get blamed, said Nagaland Home minister, Y. Patton while addressing the silver jubilee celebration of Gaon Bura (GB)’s [Village Headman] Union Dimapur at IMC hall in Dimapur on . The Home Minister referred to recent the capture of four militants belonging to the Dima Hasao National Army (DHNA) from Peren district as a point. Further, Patton also blamed illegal influx of people from outside for creating law and order situation in the state. Based on this premise, Patton urged upon the GBs to identify such elements coming from outside and residing in their respective colonies.
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October - 10 
An alleged terror sympathiser Rehmath has been arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, IBNLive reports on October 10. The suspect is believed to have links to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).The suspect was allege
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An alleged terror sympathiser Rehmath has been arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, IBNLive reports on October 10. The suspect is believed to have links to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).The suspect was allegedly influenced by terror propaganda found on the internet related to Islamic State (IS). He has been booked under the Arms Act. Raids are also being held in Hyderabad to look for the suspect's associates.
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October - 10 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Government middle school at Srendag in Herhunj Police Station in Latehar District. Maoists numbering 20 to 25 used multiple landmines to bring down three of the five rooms of the school. T
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Government middle school at Srendag in Herhunj Police Station in Latehar District. Maoists numbering 20 to 25 used multiple landmines to bring down three of the five rooms of the school. The Maoists were led by Sarwanji. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Palamu, Saket Kumar Singh confirmed the destruction of the Government school at Serendag and added ‘This destruction has a poll angle [Panchayat local Self Government institution election]. It is a pre poll time. The Maoists are too desperate to keep their turf free of TPC [Tritiya Prastuti Committee] invasion. The destruction is to show Maoists presence and a reminder to TPC’.
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October - 10 
Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland /National Socialist Council of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN) ceasefire office was inaugurated on October 10 by its ‘kilo kilonser’ (home minister) Vitoi Aye at Purana Bazaar in Dimapur District in presence of th
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Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland /National Socialist Council of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN) ceasefire office was inaugurated on October 10 by its ‘kilo kilonser’ (home minister) Vitoi Aye at Purana Bazaar in Dimapur District in presence of the group’s advisory board members of collective leadership, council of kilonsers, Naga army top brass and head of departments, reports Nagaland Post. In his speech, the envoy to collective leadership Alezo Venuh thanked the village and colony members and council for their co operation allowing GPRN/NSCN to establish ceasefire office in their jurisdiction. He also said that GPRN/NSCN with its ceasefire office located at a more “accessible location” it would help the group to carry out its duties more efficiently and also act like a bridge between the public and the government thus help in close interaction and exchange of ideas.
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October - 10 
Imphal West District Police commando arrested an Over Ground (OG) worker of the Coordination Committee (CorCom) while conducting cordon and search operation at Khurai Lamlong Sajor Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District o. According to a statemen
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Imphal West District Police commando arrested an Over Ground (OG) worker of the Coordination Committee (CorCom) while conducting cordon and search operation at Khurai Lamlong Sajor Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District o. According to a statement issued by the Public relation Officer (PRO) of Police Department, the arrested person has been identified as Ahanthem Dakeshwor Singh (49) of Khurai Sajor Thoidingjam Leikai. Investigation revealed that he had collected a huge amount of money from Imphal-Moreh transporter associations in the name of CorCom. He handed over INR 160,000 recently to CorCom.
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October - 10 
Nagar Untari Police of Garhwa District arrested former ‘sub-zonal commander’ of CPI-Maoist, identified as Sanjay Singh Kharwar alias Chhotu Kharwar for allegedly planning to steal the famous gold idol of Radha Krishna from Banshidhar temple at Nagar
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Nagar Untari Police of Garhwa District arrested former ‘sub-zonal commander’ of CPI-Maoist, identified as Sanjay Singh Kharwar alias Chhotu Kharwar for allegedly planning to steal the famous gold idol of Radha Krishna from Banshidhar temple at Nagar Untari, Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manish Kumar said. Police also seized a pistol and two cartridges from his possession. Others involved in the loot plot are absconding, said SDPO Kumar.
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October - 10 
Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif invited chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani to visit his country, the APHC-G said in Srinagar . "Geelani was handed the invitation letter from Sharif
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Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif invited chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani to visit his country, the APHC-G said in Srinagar . "Geelani was handed the invitation letter from Sharif by Pakistan high commissioner in India Abdul Basit over a dinner at the latter's residence at Tilak Marg in Delhi last night [October 9, 2015]," a spokesman of the Geelani-led Hurriyat said. The spokesman said, "In the letter, Sharif has said Kashmir is not a border dispute but concerns 'right to self-determination' of two crore people. He also said Pakistan has made it clear to India that there can be no progress on bilateral ties while ignoring Kashmir issue." Sharif also said that the national security adviser-level talks between the two countries could not take place as "India was not ready to talk Kashmir issue". The spokesman said Geelani has in principle accepted the invitation to visit Pakistan. He, however, did not give specific date of travel.
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October - 10 
Police in Bihar arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sunil Dangi, along with material used for landmine explosions and other documents in Gaya District
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Police in Bihar arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sunil Dangi, along with material used for landmine explosions and other documents in Gaya District
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October - 10 
Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) October 10 questioned the GPRN/NSCN as to why the latter “continues to arrest and harass NSCN-R workers at gunpoint,” despite the former’s “commitment towards non-violence and bro
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Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) October 10 questioned the GPRN/NSCN as to why the latter “continues to arrest and harass NSCN-R workers at gunpoint,” despite the former’s “commitment towards non-violence and brotherhood relationship among the Naga brothers”. A press note from the ‘Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP)’ of the NSCN-R said that it was formed “not against any individual or organization but it came into being to restore the peace after the expulsion of its leaders and unilateral abrogation of 14 years ceasefire with GoI by SS Khaplang.” It reminded that as a commitment towards reconciliation, the NSCN-R leaders met the NSCN-IM, GPRN/NSCN and Naga National Council/ Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) within five months of its formation, the latest being the meeting with Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) ‘General Secretary’, N Kitovi on August 26, 2015 at Kolkata, “where our leaders spent day long brotherhood discussion with the former.” Despite provocations, the NSCN-R said that it has exercised restrain to avoid any forms of confrontation “since its leaders are committed for Naga peace and reconciliation.”
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October - 10 
The Ernakulam rural Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), armed wing of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jitendar Oraon, native of the Latehar District in Jharkhand. He wa
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The Ernakulam rural Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), armed wing of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jitendar Oraon, native of the Latehar District in Jharkhand. He was working at an electric wire-manufacturing unit at Chambannur near Angamaly in Ernakulam District, for the past three years. Investigations revealed that Jitendar was in constant touch with Bada Vikas, a Maoist leader in Jharkhand and had coordinated activities of the party in the region. He was also accused of procuring SIM cards under fake addresses from a store operated by some West Bengal natives at Angamaly and delivering it to the Maoist operatives in his home State. “He has been wanted in several cases in Jharkhand, including extortion and murder attempt. We have passed on the information regarding his arrest to the Jharkhand Police to validate his credentials and will be handing him over to them for further investigation,” a top official said.
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October - 10 
This was for the first time during past 10 days that not even a single bullet or shell was fired by Pakistan Army on the International Border (IB) from October 9 night during past 10 days, reported Daily Excelsior on October 10. The Line of Control (
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This was for the first time during past 10 days that not even a single bullet or shell was fired by Pakistan Army on the International Border (IB) from October 9 night during past 10 days, reported Daily Excelsior on October 10. The Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District was also calm for past three nights. During past 10 days of shelling along the IB and LoC, eight civilians including five women have been killed and nearly 100 including Army and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured while there was huge loss of property including houses, shops, cattle sheds and other structures.
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October - 10 
Two constables of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The blast took place in Murdandha village falling in Awapalli Police Station limits in the mor
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Two constables of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The blast took place in Murdandha village falling in Awapalli Police Station limits in the morning, said Bijapur’s Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Indira Kalyan Elesela. The injured CRPF constables were identified as Suresh and Abhay Pratap. According to ASP Bijapur, while undertaking anti-Maoist exercise in areas between Awapalli and Basaguda, the constable duo accidently stepped on a powerful IED planted by Maoists.
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October - 10 
Two troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were killed when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a joint team of SSB and District armed Police conducting a special operation near Katahaldih under Sundar Pahari Police Statio
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Two troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were killed when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a joint team of SSB and District armed Police conducting a special operation near Katahaldih under Sundar Pahari Police Station of Godda District . In the encounter, SSB constable Sujit Kumar Singh died on the spot while District Police constable Surendra Sah succumbed to injuries while being taken to Ranchi. The anti-Maoist operation was launched after the State Police headquarters got information that a group of rebels had gathered in the Sundar Pahari area and were planning to disrupt the coming assembly election in Bihar, said Police spokesperson S N Pradhan. He further said that the Maoists are expected to move towards Bihar border. Pradhan also said that Police have recovered one Self-Loading Rifles (SLR) left behind by the Maoists. "The Maoists ran away as security forces retaliated with force. They have also suffered heavy injuries," he said. No dead body of Maoist has, however, been recovered so far.
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October - 10 
At least five suspected al Qaeda militants were killed in an exchange of fire with Police in Factory Area Police Station of Sheikhupura District in Punjab . “At around 2am, Police personnel escorted a prisoner Kashif aliasKashi from Lahore to a terro
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At least five suspected al Qaeda militants were killed in an exchange of fire with Police in Factory Area Police Station of Sheikhupura District in Punjab . “At around 2am, Police personnel escorted a prisoner Kashif aliasKashi from Lahore to a terrorist hideout in Sheikhupura in order to seize an arms cache,” said a spokesman from the Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). The spokesman added that as soon as the Police party along with the escorted prisoner reached a railway crossing within the limits of Factory Area police station, they came under attack by seven to eight suspected militants. “Five terrorists including Kashif were killed in retaliatory firing by Police while the others managed to flee taking advantage of the darkness,” said the CTD spokesman.
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October - 10 
Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on October 10, resigned even as Parliament prepares to elect a new Premier on October 11, after parties failed to forge a consensus amid continued protests and blockade of a key border trade point with India over t
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Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on October 10, resigned even as Parliament prepares to elect a new Premier on October 11, after parties failed to forge a consensus amid continued protests and blockade of a key border trade point with India over the country’s new Constitution. Koirala submitted his resignation to President Ram Baran Yadav who accepted it and asked him to conduct daily administrative functions till a new government is formed. As Parliament is all set to vote to elect the new Premier on October 11, Koirala’s resignation is just a formality as he himself is in the race to become Prime Minister again. Koirala has filed his candidacy for the premiership from his Nepali Congress (NC) party. He is running against Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman K P Sharma Oli.
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October - 11 
37 persons from Ralegada village of cut off area of Balimela reservoir under Chitrakonda Police Station in Malkangiri District were rounded up by personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG). They were suspected to be Maoist elements. They were located
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37 persons from Ralegada village of cut off area of Balimela reservoir under Chitrakonda Police Station in Malkangiri District were rounded up by personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG). They were suspected to be Maoist elements. They were located inside the forest, while the SOG personnel were continuing combing operation on October 10 basing on intelligence reports regarding a Maoist camp operating in the region. These 37 persons were brought to Chitrakonda Police Station for interrogation and investigation regarding their suspected Maoist links.
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October - 11 
A former militant leader and an elected member of Dima Hasao District Autonomous Council, Mihir Garlosa alias Jewel Garlosa was arrested by Police from his rented residence in the city on October 11 in connection with a murder case registered against
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A former militant leader and an elected member of Dima Hasao District Autonomous Council, Mihir Garlosa alias Jewel Garlosa was arrested by Police from his rented residence in the city on October 11 in connection with a murder case registered against him in 2008, reports The Shillong Times. A Police source informed that the former ‘self-styled chairman’ of now disbanded Jewel Garlosa faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-J), Jewel Garlosa was arrested in connection with Langting Police station (in Dima Hasao Hill District) case in connection with murder of one Bijon Haflongbar, a former cadre of Dilip Nunisa faction of DHD (DHD-N). Garlosa was elected to Dima Hasao Autonomous District council in May, 2013 as an Independent candidate. He was one of the nine council members who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) last week, virtually paving the way for the BJP to usurp power in the hill council from the Congress.
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October - 11 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Handwara forest area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara District. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, North Kashmir, Garib Dass, said that body of a LeT militant wa
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Handwara forest area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara District. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, North Kashmir, Garib Dass, said that body of a LeT militant was recovered during searches in the Peth Wudar in Handwara area of the District. The DIG said that SFs had a brief gun battle with the militant group in the forest area and the militants fled away. The group was again intercepted in the evening leading to a fierce encounter. The intermittent firing was going on during the night and in the morning one body of a militant was found in the forests. Army’s 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), army’s 6 RR and Police had launched massive searches in several forest areas connecting Hafruda area for last several days since four army personnel were killed in an attack on October 5, in Tilpathri forest area.
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October - 11 
A villager, identified as Podiyami Kanna, was killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Errabor weekly market under Errabor Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. A group of four Maoists attac
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A villager, identified as Podiyami Kanna, was killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Errabor weekly market under Errabor Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. A group of four Maoists attacked Kanna, a resident of Errabor, with a sharp-edged weapon while he was purchasing items from the market, killing him on the spot. Maoists had killed Kanna’s father two years ago.
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October - 11 
An IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) linkman, identified as Sombaru Basumatary was killed by militants of the outfit during an encounter with Security Force (SF) that busted their camp in a dense forest in C
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An IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) linkman, identified as Sombaru Basumatary was killed by militants of the outfit during an encounter with Security Force (SF) that busted their camp in a dense forest in Chirang District on October 11. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr L R Bishnoi said that a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit busted the NDFB-IKS camp inside Manas Reserve Forest under Panbari Police Station in Chirang District. Acting on a tip off, the police arrested Sombaru from Amlaiguri village and during interrogation he confessed to supplying ration to the NDFB-IKS' camp and agreed to take the force to the spot. As the security personnel approached the area on foot through dense jungles, the militants started firing on them from automatic weapons and one of the bullets hit Sombaru who was in the front showing the way, Bishnoi said. Reports added that the security personnel and NDFB-IKS militant exchanged fire for 15 to 20 minutes before they escaped taking cover of the dense forest. Police then found a temporary camp and preliminary investigations revealed that NDFB-IKS ‘vice chairman’ G Bidai along with six militants - Bidai, Batha, Jarimin, Birbai, Jwetwn and Jewthi - had been staying there, the IGP said. From the camp, Police recovered 45 rounds of AK ammunition, 19 rounds of M-16 ammunition and other household items.
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October - 11 
E-155 battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested two persons, identified as Yein Pai and Singhong Konyan along with explosives at Bokajan check post (Cement Corporation of India factory) in Karbi Anglong District . Police sources said tha
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E-155 battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested two persons, identified as Yein Pai and Singhong Konyan along with explosives at Bokajan check post (Cement Corporation of India factory) in Karbi Anglong District . Police sources said that the duo was travelling in a bus (NL 11-2388) from Dimapur. During the routine check, CRPF personnel seized 250 gelatine sticks, 600 detonators and 60 meters fuse wire reportedly being smuggled by the duo, Police added.
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October - 11 
Eight ethnic armed groups and the Myanmar Government have finally agreed to sign the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) on October 15 in order to bring about peace in their respective regions, . According to Independent Mon News Agency report, U Hl
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Eight ethnic armed groups and the Myanmar Government have finally agreed to sign the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) on October 15 in order to bring about peace in their respective regions, . According to Independent Mon News Agency report, U Hla Maung Shwe, of Myanmar Peace Center (MPC) said: “According to what both sides have agreed, the NCA will be signed on October 15”. The event would be held at Myanmar International Convention Center-2, in Nay Pyi Taw. The Government had initially invited 15 ethnic armed groups for NCA signing including the Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K). However, only eight groups agreed to sign the NCA. As reported earlier, NSCN-K would not sign the NCA due to political issues within its group, according to U Kyaw Wan Sein, a central committee member of the NSCN-K.
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Personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) unearthed a secret Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump of arms and ammunition in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 11, reports The Hindu. According to Police sources, acting on a tip off r
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Personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) unearthed a secret Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump of arms and ammunition in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 11, reports The Hindu. According to Police sources, acting on a tip off regarding presence of Maoists, BSF personnel had started a search operation in Pitakonda forest under Kalimela Police Station. The items seized from the Maoist dump included three Single Barrel Muzzle Loaded (SBML) guns, two spare barrels of guns, one hand grenade, one magazine of AK-47 rifle, 18 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, five detonators, other things of Maoist use like their propaganda materials, clothes, medicines etc.
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October - 11 
President Pranab Mukherjee on October 11 stated, "Terrorism emanating from our neighbourhood remains a major security threat to us. We believe that addressing this challenge should be a major priority of the international community. India believes th
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President Pranab Mukherjee on October 11 stated, "Terrorism emanating from our neighbourhood remains a major security threat to us. We believe that addressing this challenge should be a major priority of the international community. India believes that countries adopting a policy of selectiveness in identifying and dealing with terrorists - especially those who allow these forces to thrive on their territories - will eventually be endangered by very same actors.". He said India has and will remain committed to peaceful recourse in the external as well as internal policies. "Instability in our neighbourhood can threaten our security and slow down our progress. At a time when the entire world is affected by the scourge of terrorism, it is important to recognise that India has been preoccupied with this menace for over four decades," he said. "India has been actively working for strengthening the international regime against terrorism. "We seek full and universal compliance, by all countries, with the counter- terrorism measures initiated under the aegis of the UN, particularly the UNSC Resolution 1373 (2011) and UN Global Counter-Terrorism (GCTS) adopted in 2006. "India would like to see a collective effort by all the member states of the UN for the early conclusion and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism [CTBT]. It has been pending for over a decade. This comprehensive Convention would serve the cause of humanity by prohibiting states from facilitating or allowing their territories to be used for terrorist acts," he added.
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October - 11 
SF recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from the residence of Polen Rabha of Khar-khari village in Kokrajhar District.
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SF recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from the residence of Polen Rabha of Khar-khari village in Kokrajhar District.
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October - 11 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 11, has called for a bandh (general shut down strike) in the Vizag Agency areas of Visakhapatnam District on October 12 and 13 demanding the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government withdraw move
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on October 11, has called for a bandh (general shut down strike) in the Vizag Agency areas of Visakhapatnam District on October 12 and 13 demanding the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government withdraw move to mine bauxite in the Agency area. In a handwritten note sent to reporters in the Agency areas reportedly by CPI-Maoist East Division secretary Kailasam, the Maoists said the TDP was solely responsible for the abduction of three TDP tribal leaders from GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit). TDP mandal party president Mamidi Balayya Padal, senior leader Vandalam Balayya and District committee member Mukkala Mahesh were taken away from their homes at Kothaguda village in GK Veedhi mandal on October 5, by a group of Maoists. While charging the Maoists with using the bogey of bauxite mining the TDP government was trying to push through its MNC driven agenda of mining in the ecologically sensitive region, Kailasam said. The government was not taking note of the series of protests by tribals on the bauxite mining issue. Worse, the police acting as stooges of its political masters were trying to muzzle the dissent by cutting off the public address system when a former legislator was speaking at a recent meeting in Koyyuru. The Police tried to stall another public meeting on the issue at Darakonda, the Maoist leader noted in his letter.
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The East Godavari District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee member and secretary of the party’s Khammam District committee Eruvu Shiva Reddy alias Kiran (38), along with a registered medical practitioner (R
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The East Godavari District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee member and secretary of the party’s Khammam District committee Eruvu Shiva Reddy alias Kiran (38), along with a registered medical practitioner (RMP) in the forest area under the Etapaka Police Station limits . They were produced before the media on October 12. Shiva Reddy was an accused in 73 cases including 27 charges of murder in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh States and a reward of INR 2 million was announced on his arrest by the Government. Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Ravi Prakash said Shiva Reddy and Dukkam Naresh (26), an RMP from Nandigama village near Etapaka were arrested on October 11.
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October - 11 
At least 22 militants were killed and six others were injured in Lowara Mandi, Lataka and Shawal Valley areas of Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) . Six compounds of militan
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At least 22 militants were killed and six others were injured in Lowara Mandi, Lataka and Shawal Valley areas of Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) . Six compounds of militants were targeted in the airstrikes. No further information was provided about the identity and nationality of the slain militants.
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October - 11 
CTD on October 11 arrested a terrorist in Jhelum District and seized proactive literature and videos from him, reports Daily Times. The CTD personnel raided a house on a tip-off and arrested terrorist Ali, who allegedly has close links with terrorist
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CTD on October 11 arrested a terrorist in Jhelum District and seized proactive literature and videos from him, reports Daily Times. The CTD personnel raided a house on a tip-off and arrested terrorist Ali, who allegedly has close links with terrorist group Daesh.
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October - 11 
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was defused on the terrace of a house in Chishti Nagar area of Gulistan-e-Jauhar locality in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town. Inspector Fakhrul Hasnain of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) said that it was a ‘bottle bomb’, weighin
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Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was defused on the terrace of a house in Chishti Nagar area of Gulistan-e-Jauhar locality in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town. Inspector Fakhrul Hasnain of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) said that it was a ‘bottle bomb’, weighing over half a kilogram.
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October - 11 
Police and Rangers claimed to have arrested at least 100 suspects during the past three days as part of a crackdown initiated against banned outfits in Karachi ahead of the holy month of Muharram, reports Dawn. In a raid on October 12, law enforcemen
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Police and Rangers claimed to have arrested at least 100 suspects during the past three days as part of a crackdown initiated against banned outfits in Karachi ahead of the holy month of Muharram, reports Dawn. In a raid on October 12, law enforcement personnel took 23 suspected terrorists into custody from Manghopir area of Gadap Town. "10 out of 23 suspects were released, while the rest are being interrogated," said Karachi West Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Azfar Mahesar. "Potential hideouts of terrorists and localities where their presence is feared, like Sultanabad and Kunwari Colony are being targeted in this search operation," SSP Mahesar further said.
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October - 11 
Punjab Government on October 11 banned the entry of 190 Ulema and Zakirs in the Rawalpindi division during Muharram. The inter-provincial movement of religious leaders is already banned during the month. According to Police sources, of the 190 ulema,
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Punjab Government on October 11 banned the entry of 190 Ulema and Zakirs in the Rawalpindi division during Muharram. The inter-provincial movement of religious leaders is already banned during the month. According to Police sources, of the 190 ulema, the entry of 39 has been banned in the Rawalpindi district, 91 in Attock, 18 in Jhelum and 45 in Chakwal. As many as 77 of the clerics belonged to the Shia, 95 to Deobandi and 18 Barelvi schools of thought. The Government has also decided to register cases against the organisers of majalis in which any banned ulema or Zakirs would be invited. “No ulema from other parts of the province will be allowed to enter Rawalpindi or visit other districts during Muharram,” Regional Police Officer (RPO) Mohammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan Raja said.
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October - 11 
return of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) to the Orakzai Agency continued for the fifth consecutive day. An official of the political administration Orakzai Agency, Khaista Akbar, said that a total of 1,150 families had been accommodated at T
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return of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) to the Orakzai Agency continued for the fifth consecutive day. An official of the political administration Orakzai Agency, Khaista Akbar, said that a total of 1,150 families had been accommodated at Togh Serai Camp in Hangu District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the last seven years. “So far 300 families have been shifted to their villages in Lower and Central Orakzai Agency,” he said, adding that the Government had provided them food and other relief items. It was learnt that the subdivision of the Upper Orakzai had been closed and water and other relief items being provided by the Fata Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) and UNICEF stopped. About 450 families belonging to the Upper Orakzai at the camp had been facing tremendous problems after the closure of the projects by the UNICEF and FDMA as they could not stay in rented houses due to lack of money, besides facing the drinking water problem at the camp.
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October - 11 
The first eight months of the current year (2015) has witnessed 821 incidents of terrorism in the country, in which 588 people lost their lives while 1,007 people got injure quoting a month-wise break-up issued by the Interior Division. The report r
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The first eight months of the current year (2015) has witnessed 821 incidents of terrorism in the country, in which 588 people lost their lives while 1,007 people got injure quoting a month-wise break-up issued by the Interior Division. The report revealed that in 124 incidents of terrorism during month of January, 122 people were killed and 174 were injured. Similarly, in 10 terrorism related incidents during February this year, 9 people were killed and 49 injured, in March 86 terrorism related incidents occurred in which 45 people were killed and 141 injured and in 113 incidents during month of April, 59 lost their lives and 110 got injured. The data further revealed that the month of May witnessed 121 unfortunate incidents of terrorism with killing of 137 people and injuries to 162 people. In June, there were 70 such incidents in which 50 got killed and 55 got injured, the month of July saw 116 such incidents in which 65 were killed and 131 injured while in August 2015, 61 people became victims of 82 terrorism related incidents while 77 got injured.
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October - 11 
Three Ahmadis, identified as Saleem Rafaqat (55), and his nephews, Shahmir Ahmad (17), and Moaaz Ahmad (20), were shot at and injured in a targeted gun attack while they were returning home in their car in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town of Karachi, the provinc
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Three Ahmadis, identified as Saleem Rafaqat (55), and his nephews, Shahmir Ahmad (17), and Moaaz Ahmad (20), were shot at and injured in a targeted gun attack while they were returning home in their car in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh . Saleemuddin, the spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya community said that hate literature against the Ahmadiyya community was continuously being published and distributed. “This is putting the lives of Ahmadis in danger. It was clearly mentioned in the National Action Plan that action would be taken against literature and speech promoting hatred. But these activities are still under way against Ahmadis,” he said.
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October - 11 
Cadres of United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) burnt effigy of the newly-elected Prime Minister KP Oli and Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) Chairman Bijay Kumar Gachhadar in the District headquarters Gaur of Rautahat District on O
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Cadres of United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) burnt effigy of the newly-elected Prime Minister KP Oli and Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) Chairman Bijay Kumar Gachhadar in the District headquarters Gaur of Rautahat District on October 11, reports Republica. The protestors alleged that Oli has been making statements against Madhesi people's sentiments and Gachhadar played supportive role in the election of Oli as Prime Minister. The cadres organized rally in Gaur immediately after learning that Oli has become the newly elected Prime Minister.
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October - 11 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli was elected 38th Prime Minister of Nepal on October 11 by defeating Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala with a margin of 89 votes, reports The Himalayan Time
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli was elected 38th Prime Minister of Nepal on October 11 by defeating Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala with a margin of 89 votes, reports The Himalayan Times. Oli garnered 338 votes while Koirala polled 249 votes during the voting held at the Parliament. Seven members remained absent and two members of Tharuhat Tarai Party Nepal boycotted the voting. 587 members took part in the voting.
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October - 11 
Hill-origin communities residing in Mahottari District on October 11 organized a solidarity rally at District headquarters, Jaleshwar, to express support for the demands of Madhes. Dil Bahadur Shrestha, one of the participants in the rally, said "We,
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Hill-origin communities residing in Mahottari District on October 11 organized a solidarity rally at District headquarters, Jaleshwar, to express support for the demands of Madhes. Dil Bahadur Shrestha, one of the participants in the rally, said "We, Pahadi communities, joined the movement to press the government to address the demands of Madhes."
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October - 11 
Mohamad Ziaul Islam Zia (38), the ‘regional commander’ of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Red Flag faction was arrested from Alokchar village of Pabna District .
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Mohamad Ziaul Islam Zia (38), the ‘regional commander’ of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Red Flag faction was arrested from Alokchar village of Pabna District .
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October - 11 
Police arrested Mohammad Rezaul Haque (32), finance secretary of Daudkandi Pouro unit of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Foujdari intersection of Comilla town in Commila District. Police said that Rezaul is accused in 8 cases.
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Police arrested Mohammad Rezaul Haque (32), finance secretary of Daudkandi Pouro unit of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Foujdari intersection of Comilla town in Commila District. Police said that Rezaul is accused in 8 cases.
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October - 11 
Police arrested three JMB cadres from Ullapara sub-District of Sirajganj District on October 11, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Idris Ali Akand (26), Omar Ali Akand (24) and Belal Hossain (25). Police arrested them after rai
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Police arrested three JMB cadres from Ullapara sub-District of Sirajganj District on October 11, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Idris Ali Akand (26), Omar Ali Akand (24) and Belal Hossain (25). Police arrested them after raiding Belal's house at Raghabbaria village while the trio was holding a 'secret' meeting. Police recovered seven books on Jihad, CDs and training materials from their possession.
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October - 11 
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on October 11 ordered prosecution to submit formal charges on November 23 against 19 war crimes suspects of Moheshkhali sub-District in Cox’s Bazar District for their alleged involvement in the crimes against h
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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on October 11 ordered prosecution to submit formal charges on November 23 against 19 war crimes suspects of Moheshkhali sub-District in Cox’s Bazar District for their alleged involvement in the crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971. On October 8, the investigation agency of the ICT worked out its probe report against 19 war crimes suspects. According to the report, the 19 people were allegedly involved in the killing of 94 people, as well as in 13 incidents of torture, rape and arson attacks in the upazila during the Liberation War.
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October - 11 
Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksa said that the Government is to abolish the Missing Persons Commission and replace it with a new commission to continue its procedures, reports . He said “The international community has no confidence in the Missing
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Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksa said that the Government is to abolish the Missing Persons Commission and replace it with a new commission to continue its procedures, reports . He said “The international community has no confidence in the Missing Persons’ Commission so it will be abolished. Even locally, most of the people are not happy with the Commission and they have no faith in the process. However, we will not abandon the procedure. We will go ahead with the procedure with a commission which will be more effective.”
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October - 11 
New Zealand joined as a co-sponsor to the resolution on Sri Lanka adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), reports Colombo Gazette on October 11. The resolution on Sri Lanka submitted to the UNHRC and adopted without a vote now has
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New Zealand joined as a co-sponsor to the resolution on Sri Lanka adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), reports Colombo Gazette on October 11. The resolution on Sri Lanka submitted to the UNHRC and adopted without a vote now has 39 co-sponsors. The deadline for more co-sponsors to add their names to the list is October 16, according to the UNHRC Secretariat. Albania, Australia, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Sri Lanka, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America were the original sponsors and co-sponsors. Estonia, France, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, New Zealand, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland are the additional co-sponsors.
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October - 12 
45 Assam Rifles (AR) of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) established a vehicle check post in Pangei area in Imphal East and arrested two National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) cad
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45 Assam Rifles (AR) of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) established a vehicle check post in Pangei area in Imphal East and arrested two National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) cadres, identified as Ningthoujam Jibam Meitei alias Punshiba (40) of Laphupat Tera Ningolkhong Mapal, Mayang Imphal under Waikhong Police Station and Houbijam Ibomcha alias Angou (31) of Lamsang Khunou village. One identity card of Criminal Investigation Department (Special Branch), Government of Manipur, Identity Card No 009 forged by Kangleipak Communist Party-Nongdren Khomba (KCP-NK) faction, eight out pass cards of Kangleipak Communist Party -Military Council (KCP-MC), ten extortion notes of NRFM and a two wheeler (Activa) bearing Registration Number MN 01U 3136 were recovered from their possession, the AR statement said. The arrestees along with the recovered items have been handed over to Heingang Police Station.
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October - 12 
49 constituencies which went to polls in the first phase of Bihar assembly elections on October 12 recorded a “historic” turnout of 57 per cent. The Election Commission said the turnout is likely to go up by “one or two per cent” as the final reports
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49 constituencies which went to polls in the first phase of Bihar assembly elections on October 12 recorded a “historic” turnout of 57 per cent. The Election Commission said the turnout is likely to go up by “one or two per cent” as the final reports were yet to come in from the field. Barring a “few incidents”, the polling in the constituencies located in 10 Districts which are affected by Left-wing extremism (LWE) went off peacefully, Deputy Election Commissioner in-charge of Bihar Umesh Sinha said.
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October - 12 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Vinod Yadav, was arrested during a joint operation in Mathurapur village in Gaya District. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manu Maharaj said that on the basis of information ob
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Vinod Yadav, was arrested during a joint operation in Mathurapur village in Gaya District. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manu Maharaj said that on the basis of information obtained from the arrested Maoist, the Police seized four cane bombs, each weighing 30 kg from Mathurapur village. A large quantity of explosives was also recovered from Dumaria village and other places falling under Imamganj Assembly constituency, the SSP said. The Maoist was arrested during a joint operation by Police and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit in the District in view of the elections. A huge cache of cane bombs and IEDs were also seized from Mohanpur Police Station limits of the District, he said. Assembly polls will be held in Gaya District in the second phase on October 16.
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October - 12 
A non-local, identified as Swahidul Islam was arrested while collecting ‘tax’ from truck drivers ferrying sands at Padumpukhuri in Dimapur District in the name of ‘Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland / National Socialist Council of Nagala
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A non-local, identified as Swahidul Islam was arrested while collecting ‘tax’ from truck drivers ferrying sands at Padumpukhuri in Dimapur District in the name of ‘Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland / National Socialist Council of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN)’. Tax coupons of Imphal Sand Suppliers Association were also found from his possession.
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October - 12 
Anti-extortion team under Zone-I of Dimapur Police on October 12 arrested a cadre of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as 'Raja Peyu' (Area Administrator), Khuvishe Achumi from New Market area in Dim
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Anti-extortion team under Zone-I of Dimapur Police on October 12 arrested a cadre of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as 'Raja Peyu' (Area Administrator), Khuvishe Achumi from New Market area in Dimapur District. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) said cash that was collected from New Market was recovered from his possession. A case has been registered for further investigation.
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October - 12 
Armed with sophisticated weapons, a large number of Para-military and state security personnel would be deployed in Tripura and Assam for the Durga Puja festivities beginning next week, officials said on October 12, reports The Sentinel. “The Border
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Armed with sophisticated weapons, a large number of Para-military and state security personnel would be deployed in Tripura and Assam for the Durga Puja festivities beginning next week, officials said on October 12, reports The Sentinel. “The Border Security Force (BSF) has been asked to maintain a close watch on the India-Bangladesh border to ensure that the festival is free of any untoward incident,” Tripura’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nepal Das said. “Counter-insurgency operation against the outlawed militants would be intensified by Assam Rifles, CRPF and the Tripura State Rifles in the terrorist prone and hilly areas,” Das said. He said intelligence networks have been activated and police pickets and mobile and foot patrolling will be conducted.
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October - 12 
Assam Rifles (AR) on October 12 claimed it rescued three Naga youth who were kidnapped by the banned Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) for forced recruitment in August from villages of Peren District. According to a
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Assam Rifles (AR) on October 12 claimed it rescued three Naga youth who were kidnapped by the banned Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) for forced recruitment in August from villages of Peren District. According to a press statement from Public Relations Officer (PRO) AR, Kohima, the youths, which included minors, were “deceitfully lured on the pretext of providing civil employment” in Dimapur by one Seiminthang Kuki and Lamang Kipgen, said to be NSCN-K cadres. The AR maintained that the youths were then transported to NSCN-K training camp across the border into Myanmar. However, before the youths were “plunged into ruined destiny of death and destruction by NSCN-K leaders,” all three were successfully rescued by the 18 AR, the press statement stated. The rescued boys have safely reached home, the AR also informed.
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October - 12 
Based on a specific intelligence input regarding movement of an Under Ground (UG) cadre, troops of 16 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) launched an operation at
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Based on a specific intelligence input regarding movement of an Under Ground (UG) cadre, troops of 16 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) launched an operation at Lauphong village and arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre on October 12. The arrestee has been identified as 'sergeant major' Tomba alias Seven Kumar (33) of Itham village in Thoubal District. He has been handed over to Litan Police Station.
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October - 12 
Commandant of 18 AR has announced INR 200,000 “cash prize” to any individual providing credible information leading to the arrest of Seiminthang Kuki and Lamang Kipgen of NSCN-K who are suspected to be moving in the areas of Dimapur, Kohima, Zunhebot
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Commandant of 18 AR has announced INR 200,000 “cash prize” to any individual providing credible information leading to the arrest of Seiminthang Kuki and Lamang Kipgen of NSCN-K who are suspected to be moving in the areas of Dimapur, Kohima, Zunheboto and Kiphire.
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October - 12 
CPI-Maoist east division committee on October 12 said the Government would be responsible for any harm befalling the three Telgu Desam Party (TDP) men in its captivity if it failed to announce within two days that bauxite would not be exploited in Vi
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CPI-Maoist east division committee on October 12 said the Government would be responsible for any harm befalling the three Telgu Desam Party (TDP) men in its captivity if it failed to announce within two days that bauxite would not be exploited in Visakha Agency, reports The Hindu. A press release from the committee also demanded that the Government stop combing by Police parties in Agency. “An Inspector dealing with anti-Maoist operations has developed a wide network of informers, and they are threatening and torturing Girijans. The PLGA [People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army] will not keep quiet,” the press note warned.
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October - 12 
Former militant leader of now disbanded Jewel Garlosa faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-J) and an elected member of Dima Hasao District Autonomous Council, Mihir Garlosa alias Jewel Garlosa who was arrested by Assam Police on October 11 was granted b
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Former militant leader of now disbanded Jewel Garlosa faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-J) and an elected member of Dima Hasao District Autonomous Council, Mihir Garlosa alias Jewel Garlosa who was arrested by Assam Police on October 11 was granted bail by a local court in Dima Hasao Hill District on October 12
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October - 12 
Government of Myanmar is yet to launch an offensive against the militants despite repeated promises. During his last visit to New Delhi, the Chief of the Myanmar Army had promised to strengthen the presence of the Army along the areas bordering Indi
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Government of Myanmar is yet to launch an offensive against the militants despite repeated promises. During his last visit to New Delhi, the Chief of the Myanmar Army had promised to strengthen the presence of the Army along the areas bordering India. Sources said that according to inputs available with the security agencies, there was some movement of Myanmar Army personnel along the international border areas in the month of August. Though the Army personnel did not launch any operation, the movement created panic among the militants. The security agencies received some intercepts of communication of the militants, which proved that they were apprehensive of strong Army action and some militants even tried to shift weapons from the camps to comparatively safer places. But the additional troops sent to the bordering areas reportedly went back without launching any operation against the militants.
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October - 12 
Indian and Chinese armies on October 12 (today) started off their fifth annual anti-terrorism exercise in China's Kunming city as both the sides seek to share their successful experiences in counter-terrorism operations during the 10-day drill. Both
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Indian and Chinese armies on October 12 (today) started off their fifth annual anti-terrorism exercise in China's Kunming city as both the sides seek to share their successful experiences in counter-terrorism operations during the 10-day drill. Both sides are fielding the same number of troops for the joint exercises, which will culminate on October 22. Troops from 14 Corps of China's Chengdu Military Region, which focuses on borders with India are taking in the exercise. Troops of both sides will undergo intensive joint training, which will include displays, demonstrations, and a comprehensive joint exercise. The purpose of the exercise is to develop joint operating capability, share useful experience in counter-terrorism operations and to promote friendly exchanges between the armies of India and China, the press release said. The first drill was held in southwest China's Yunnan Province in 2007, followed by drills in Belgaum in Karnataka in 2008. The third round was held in southwest China's Sichuan in 2013, followed by fourth in Pune in 2014.
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October - 12 
Kashmiris should be made aware of the brutal atrocities committed by the Pakistan Army on civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar . "We need to bring it to their (Kashmiris) notice. How brutally the Pakistan ar
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Kashmiris should be made aware of the brutal atrocities committed by the Pakistan Army on civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar . "We need to bring it to their (Kashmiris) notice. How brutally the Pakistan army is treating the population in PoK? I don't know after that if they will ever think of Pakistan because they are proud people. They have to be told that their brothers, and sisters, who are also a part of India, are being brutally treated," he said. Parrikar also accused Pakistan of continuing to push terrorists into India and said its role as a breeder of terror should be exposed before a global audience. "Most of the times, the ceasefire violation is to ensure that some terrorists are pushed into Indian side. This is a cover up..." he said. The defence minister also said that India had to adopt a multi-pronged strategy with regard to Pakistan, one that included brute force vis-a-vis dealing with terror as well as political tact.
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October - 12 
Kuki National Front (KNF) observed the 22nd death anniversary of its founder Nehlun Kipgen as ‘Martyrs’ Day’ along with paying rich tributes at Camp Ebenezer in Sadar Hills (Senapati District) . KNF chief ST Thangboi recalled that Nehlun Kipgen began
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Kuki National Front (KNF) observed the 22nd death anniversary of its founder Nehlun Kipgen as ‘Martyrs’ Day’ along with paying rich tributes at Camp Ebenezer in Sadar Hills (Senapati District) . KNF chief ST Thangboi recalled that Nehlun Kipgen began his campaign to set up Kuki armed movement at Indo-Burma border area in December 1986. The KNF chief also urged all KNF members to fight for the rights to ‘self-governance’ guaranteed to all citizens of India by its Constitution. He also affirmed that KNF would stand for the people, Nation, and land at this juncture and continue to struggle for self-governance so as to ensure that all the people live in peace and harmony and prosper together.
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Maoists set ablaze a truck and allegedly abducted its helper in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur District, Police said on October 12. “A group of Naxals torched an empty truck of a private transport company and abducted its helper near Bodra nullah under Be
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Maoists set ablaze a truck and allegedly abducted its helper in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur District, Police said on October 12. “A group of Naxals torched an empty truck of a private transport company and abducted its helper near Bodra nullah under Benoor police station limits late last night,” Narayanpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) C. D. Tirki said. The vehicle was heading towards Benoor from Narayanpur when about 12 armed Maoists stopped it near Bodra nullah. After forcing the the truck’s driver and helper to alight they burnt the vehicle, he said. While escaping from the spot after the offence, they allegedly took the helper along with them assuring the driver that they would release him after a few hours. However, no communication has been received till now about his whereabouts, the officer said.
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October - 12 
One hundred-and-fifty-six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporters including 25 militia members surrendered before the Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha. They reached the Malkangiri District Police Headquarters to express their d
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One hundred-and-fifty-six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporters including 25 militia members surrendered before the Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha. They reached the Malkangiri District Police Headquarters to express their desire before Malkangiri Superintendent of Police Mitrabhanu Mohapatra. They were from remote Darvaguda and Bodliguda villages under Kalimela Police Station limits. There were 48 women and 28 children in this group. Eleven Maoists from Bodliguda, 14 from Darvaguda and one village committee member of CPI-Maoist from Darvaguda were part of this group of surrendering Maoist supporters.
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October - 12 
SFs busted a militant hideout in Reasi District and seized arms and ammunition. A spokesman for the army's Northern Command said that troops from RR and Police made the seizure in Shergari forest in Jammu region. The cache included an M-16 rifle, an
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SFs busted a militant hideout in Reasi District and seized arms and ammunition. A spokesman for the army's Northern Command said that troops from RR and Police made the seizure in Shergari forest in Jammu region. The cache included an M-16 rifle, an AK-47 rifle, an AK-56 rifle, five magazines of AK-47, one magazine of M-16, two Chinese grenades, five other grenades, 30 pistol rounds and 204 AK-47 rounds.
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October - 12 
sources said that life is not easy for the militants, particularly those belonging to the ULFA-I and the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) as the outfits are facing severe financial crunch. Security sources
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sources said that life is not easy for the militants, particularly those belonging to the ULFA-I and the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) as the outfits are facing severe financial crunch. Security sources said that the ULFA-I is making desperate attempts to launch extortion drive, particularly in the upper Assam Districts. But the militants are not getting enough funds to sustain in Myanmar. The people who received extortion notes from the ULFA-I are not willing to pay the demanded amount any more, forcing the outfit to negotiate the amount and there were occasions where they were forced to accept even small amounts, sources added. The situation is even worse for the NDFB-IKS and the outfit has reportedly gone into heavy debt as the flow of funds has been totally squeezed. The main source of income of the outfit was kidnapping. But after the massive crackdown launched against the outfit in December last year (2014), NDFB-IKS was not being able to indulge in any kidnapping. According to information available with the security agencies, at least 200 cadres of the NDFB-IKS are staying in the camps in Myanmar, including two batches of new recruits. The outfit is not in a position to send them to Assam, while, the leaders are finding it tough to sustain the camps in Myanmar. Facing severe financial crunch, the NDFB-IKS militants are now engaged in cultivation near the camps in Myanmar. Sources, however, admitted that both ULFA-I and NDFB-IKS do not have shortage of weapons and they may resort to selling of arms and ammunition to other militant groups in near future.
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October - 12 
The Bombay High Court (HC) on October 12 granted bail to Aslam Shabbir Shaikh alias Bunty Jahagirdar, one of the prime accused in the case of the low-intensity serial blasts on Jangli Maharaj (JM) Road of Pune (Maharashtra) in August 1, 2012. However
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The Bombay High Court (HC) on October 12 granted bail to Aslam Shabbir Shaikh alias Bunty Jahagirdar, one of the prime accused in the case of the low-intensity serial blasts on Jangli Maharaj (JM) Road of Pune (Maharashtra) in August 1, 2012. However, while granting bail, the bench imposed several restrictions, asking Shaikh to co-operate with the investigating agency. He was also asked to not leave the country till the case is disposed of. Surprisingly, the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court had rejected Shaikh's bail plea last month but, despite major opposition from Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), he has managed to get bail now. Going against ATS, the bench of Justice Revati Mohite-Dhere observed that there was no direct role of the accused in the blast or planting explosives on the road; his role was restricted to the supply of arms, weapons and cartridges to some other accused. Passing strictures against ATS, the judge also said that Jahagirdar should have been implicated separately under the Arms Act, which the agency failed to do. The court also considered the argument of the defence lawyer that Jahagirdar has been behind bars since January 2013 and has the right to get bail as per provisions of the law.
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October - 12 
The Coordination Committee (CorCom) called a general strike from the intervening midnight of October 14-15 till 6pm of October 15 as part of observing the National Black Day on October 15, against the `forced singing of the Merger Agreement. A statem
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The Coordination Committee (CorCom) called a general strike from the intervening midnight of October 14-15 till 6pm of October 15 as part of observing the National Black Day on October 15, against the `forced singing of the Merger Agreement. A statement of the CorCom said it has been observing the day when Manipur king Bodhachandra was made to sign the Merger Agreement under duress in Shillong and enforced on October 15, 1949 as National Black Day. For several years, people from all corners of Manipur have been protesting against the agreement and several public discussions on the issue had observed that `India had annexed Manipur and it was not a merger’, it said. The statement said people of all communities residing in Manipur have also hold rallies and conventions against the forced agreement and resolving that the people’s right to national self-determination should be restored.
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October - 12 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police have weaned away around 40 young men, mostly from south Kashmir, from joining the terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) by tracking their activities on social media, an unnamed senior Union Home Ministry (UHM) offic
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police have weaned away around 40 young men, mostly from south Kashmir, from joining the terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) by tracking their activities on social media, an unnamed senior Union Home Ministry (UHM) official said. Security agencies in Kashmir are grappling with a growing number of youths joining the militant ranks and the authorities are nipping these attempts in the bud by identifying the probable recruits on the basis of their activities. A case in point is Pulwama District where 24 boys were dissuaded by the Police in just two months. On September 24, at least 16 boys were handed over to their parents. A top counter-insurgency officer told The Hindu on condition of anonymity that HM commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani (22) was a “motivation for some of these boys.” “The video of Burhan and online activism did play a role in attracting these youths to militancy. Many youths were attracted to militancy after listening to separatist leaders’ speeches at the funeral of slain militants,” he added. “The J&K Police have a separate wing to track the online activities of these young men. While some operate with pseudo-identities, some are genuine accounts. Mostly they belong to Tral, Pulwama and other parts of south Kashmir. They are being counseled and dissuaded from joining the militant ranks,” said the UHM official in Delhi.
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October - 12 
Tinsukia Superintendent of Police (SP) Mugdha Jyoti Mahanta has denied reports about the surrender of ‘chief lieutenant’ of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), Jiban Moran, which appeared in a section of the media.
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Tinsukia Superintendent of Police (SP) Mugdha Jyoti Mahanta has denied reports about the surrender of ‘chief lieutenant’ of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), Jiban Moran, which appeared in a section of the media.
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October - 12 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on October 12 approved the release of Khalistani militant Waryam Singh, who is lodged in a Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh, UP) jail since 1990. Sources said that Rajnath Singh signed the file for Waryam Singh's release on "
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on October 12 approved the release of Khalistani militant Waryam Singh, who is lodged in a Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh, UP) jail since 1990. Sources said that Rajnath Singh signed the file for Waryam Singh's release on "humanitarian grounds" as the convict is very old now and his family is living in poverty. UP Government had given a report to Union Ministry of Home Affairs favouring the Singh's release on the grounds that his conduct has been very good for the past 24 years and he has never availed the parole. Waryam Singh, who hails from UP’s Shahjahanpur District, was convicted by a court in Pilibhit for criminal conspiracy and TADA sections. He was arrested by UP police in 1990.
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October - 12 
With reports of five Pakistani terrorists entering India, the Centre has asked all states to be extra vigilant against any attempt by terrorists to disrupt peace and communal tension by subversive elements during the upcoming festival season. Acting
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With reports of five Pakistani terrorists entering India, the Centre has asked all states to be extra vigilant against any attempt by terrorists to disrupt peace and communal tension by subversive elements during the upcoming festival season. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Home Ministry has issued a country-wide advisory asking all states to deploy additional forces in crowded places like markets, railway stations, bus terminus and religious sites to foil any attempt by terrorists to carry out any attack. The advisory was issued after intelligence inputs suggested that five Pakistani terrorists have entered India in recent past, official sources said. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) particularly told Police Forces of major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad to be extra vigilant during the upcoming festival of Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra and Moharram, beginning tomorrow (October 13).
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October - 12 
A Policeman, identified as Head Constable Gulzar, was killed and another identified as Constable Awal Zeb, sustained injuries when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at Police van that was patrolling in Pir Baba area of Buner District in Khybe
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A Policeman, identified as Head Constable Gulzar, was killed and another identified as Constable Awal Zeb, sustained injuries when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at Police van that was patrolling in Pir Baba area of Buner District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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October - 12 
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Anwar Zaheer Jamali on October 12 said that any institution crossing its prescribed limits not only damages democracy but also leaves a negative impact on social welfare, reports The News. The Chief Justice said that s
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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Anwar Zaheer Jamali on October 12 said that any institution crossing its prescribed limits not only damages democracy but also leaves a negative impact on social welfare, reports The News. The Chief Justice said that social justice, peace and the rule of law were crucial for development, prosperity and promotion of democracy. It is only possible when every institution works in accordance with the law and the Constitution. “The Constitution has drafted principles for every institution according to which the three pillars of the state, the executive, the legislature and the judiciary, have to perform within their prescribed limits besides ensuring the supremacy of the Constitution,” Anwar Jamali said. The Chief Justice further said the Constitution had also delegated an onerous responsibility to the judiciary to protect the basic human rights and for this reason the judiciary was separated from the executive and legislature. He said the judiciary was also ensuring its independence. The Chief Justice said in any unfavorable situation, all the institutions and the public looked towards the judiciary.
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October - 12 
CTD on October 12 arrested two accused for their alleged involvement in an armed attack on Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) legislator Rashid Godil on August 18, 2015, in Bahadurabad area of Gulshan Town,
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CTD on October 12 arrested two accused for their alleged involvement in an armed attack on Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) legislator Rashid Godil on August 18, 2015, in Bahadurabad area of Gulshan Town,
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October - 12 
CTD said that the Police on October 12 conducted a raid at a hideout of target killers in Malir Town and after an encounter arrested two suspects, Kamran Qureshi and Khawar. During the initial interrogation, the two men disclosed that they were activ
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CTD said that the Police on October 12 conducted a raid at a hideout of target killers in Malir Town and after an encounter arrested two suspects, Kamran Qureshi and Khawar. During the initial interrogation, the two men disclosed that they were activists of a political party and extorted money from people. The money they collected was provided to target killing teams, Police said. They also supplied weapons and shelter to target killers.
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October - 12 
In another raid, Police arrested another alleged target killer, identified as Yameen Qureshi, from Shah Faisal Town
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In another raid, Police arrested another alleged target killer, identified as Yameen Qureshi, from Shah Faisal Town
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October - 12 
Inspector General of Police Ghulam Hyder Jamali while briefing a parliamentary panel on October 12 said that the Islamic State (IS), also known as Daesh, was active in the Province and it had links with the sectarian militant outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
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Inspector General of Police Ghulam Hyder Jamali while briefing a parliamentary panel on October 12 said that the Islamic State (IS), also known as Daesh, was active in the Province and it had links with the sectarian militant outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). The Sindh Police chief shared details of the arrested suspects and their alleged involvement in terrorism, particularly the May 13, 2015, Safoora bus attack. “They [the suspects] wanted to set up a self-styled caliphate in Pakistan,” Jamali told the Senate Standing Committee on Interior. He said investigations into the Safoora carnage revealed that Abdul Aziz, the kingpin of the group, had escaped to Syria and was involved in almost all the recent terror attacks along with his lieutenant Azhar Minhas. “These two most-wanted men are affiliated with the LeJ and are influenced by late Islamic scholar Dr Israr Ahmad’s philosophy of Islamic caliphate.” The Police chief said the two men were associated with al Qaeda for the past four to five years and with IS,.
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October - 12 
KP Police on October 12 declared Peshawar, Hangu, Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan as the most sensitive districts for Muharram. An announcement in this respect was made after senior police officials of the province met here to discuss Muharram security pl
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KP Police on October 12 declared Peshawar, Hangu, Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan as the most sensitive districts for Muharram. An announcement in this respect was made after senior police officials of the province met here to discuss Muharram security plan. Provincial Police Chief Nasir Khan Durrani chaired the meeting, where regional Police officers, DPO, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Special Branch, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Peshawar Police chief were in attendance. According statement issued by the Police, 429 Muharram processions will be taken out in the province, while 940 majalis will take place during the month. The Police have identified 129 ‘trouble spots’ on procession routes across the province. The provincial capital has 67 imambargahs from where 121 precessions will be taken out on different days of Muharram.
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October - 12 
Police and the Bomb Disposal Unit foiled a terror bid by defusing an explosive device planted near a private school, Rayan Education School, in Lower Dir District
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Police and the Bomb Disposal Unit foiled a terror bid by defusing an explosive device planted near a private school, Rayan Education School, in Lower Dir District
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October - 12 
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that Muharram and local bodies election are taking place simultaneously, therefore the intelligence and Law Enforcing Agencies have to be more vigilant, as members of banned outfits have started emerging
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that Muharram and local bodies election are taking place simultaneously, therefore the intelligence and Law Enforcing Agencies have to be more vigilant, as members of banned outfits have started emerging under new names. "We have to stop them at any cost," the chief minister said while presiding over an extra-ordinary meeting on law and order in the context of Muharram security arrangements.
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October - 12 
Following the decision of the MPRF-D Chairman Bijay Gachchhadar to join the new Government, Madhesi and Tharu protesters intensified protests in his village Duhabi of Sunsari District
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Following the decision of the MPRF-D Chairman Bijay Gachchhadar to join the new Government, Madhesi and Tharu protesters intensified protests in his village Duhabi of Sunsari District
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October - 12 
Newly-appointed DPM Bijay Gachchhadar talking to media after taking oath of office and secrecy at the President Office in Katmandu on October 12 said that delineation, structures and numbers of the provinces would be revised to address the ongoing Te
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Newly-appointed DPM Bijay Gachchhadar talking to media after taking oath of office and secrecy at the President Office in Katmandu on October 12 said that delineation, structures and numbers of the provinces would be revised to address the ongoing Terai protest. He added that the right demands of Madhesi, Tharu and indigenous nationalities would be addressed and the numbers and border of the federal units might be revised.
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October - 12 
Organizing a press meet, District Committee Members of MPRF-D in Bara and Parsa Districts submitted their resignation to the party protesting Gachchhadar's move to join the Government in the capacity of DPM
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Organizing a press meet, District Committee Members of MPRF-D in Bara and Parsa Districts submitted their resignation to the party protesting Gachchhadar's move to join the Government in the capacity of DPM
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October - 12 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on October 12 formed a small cabinet incorporating two Deputy Prime Ministers (DPMs) — Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairman Kamal Thapa and Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Democratic (MJF-D) Chairman Bijay Kumar Ga
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on October 12 formed a small cabinet incorporating two Deputy Prime Ministers (DPMs) — Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairman Kamal Thapa and Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Democratic (MJF-D) Chairman Bijay Kumar Gachhadar — and five ministers — Agni Prasad Kharel, Som Prasad Pandey and Satya Narayan Mandal from Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Haribol Gajurel from Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Ram Kumar Subba from RPP-N, reports The Himalayan Times. Portfolios of all ministers, however, have not been fixed yet. Oli will extend the Cabinet later.
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October - 12 
Five Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants including its Pabna ‘regional chief’ Rakibul Islam Rabbi alias Rakib were arrested over the murder attempt on Pastor Luke Sarkar (52) of Ishwardi sub-District in Pabna District . The other arrestee
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Five Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants including its Pabna ‘regional chief’ Rakibul Islam Rabbi alias Rakib were arrested over the murder attempt on Pastor Luke Sarkar (52) of Ishwardi sub-District in Pabna District . The other arrestees were identified as Ziaur Rahman, Shariful Islam Tuli, Muhamad Alim and Muahamad Amzad Hossain. On October 5, Pastor Luke Sarkar was attacked by unidentified youths who tried to slit his throat at his house in Pabna District.
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October - 12 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on October 12 indicted five war crimes suspects from Karimganj sub-District of Kishoreganj District on seven charges, reports New Age. Shamsuddin Ahmed (60), the lone suspect in the dock, pleaded not guilty
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on October 12 indicted five war crimes suspects from Karimganj sub-District of Kishoreganj District on seven charges, reports New Age. Shamsuddin Ahmed (60), the lone suspect in the dock, pleaded not guilty. The other suspects – Gazi Mohamad Abdul Mannan (88), Nasir Uddin Ahmed (62), Mohamad Hafiz Uddin (66) and Mohamad Azharul Islam (66), would be tried in absentia as they are absconding. Mannan was the commander of the local Razakar force while the others were its members, according to the prosecution. Murders, arson attacks, abductions, torture in confinement and looting are the common charges.
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October - 12 
Chief Minister (CM) of Northern Province C.V. Wigneswaran in a letter addressed to the President Maithripala Sirisena has asked to grant amnesty to Tamil political prisoners still detained in jails six year after ending the war. Wigneswaran said that
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Chief Minister (CM) of Northern Province C.V. Wigneswaran in a letter addressed to the President Maithripala Sirisena has asked to grant amnesty to Tamil political prisoners still detained in jails six year after ending the war. Wigneswaran said that authorities either should file indictments without delay if there are any credible charges against those detained or should take immediate steps to release them. The CM expressed concern over the prisoners staging a fast to register their protest at their prolonged imprisonment as the protests may be dealt with violently by the prison authorities as happened in the past.
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October - 12 
Ex-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres detained at the Magazine Prison in Colombo launched a hunger strike on October 12 urging the authorities to release them. Prisons Commissioner General Rohana Pushpakumara said that there were 201 ex-L
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Ex-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres detained at the Magazine Prison in Colombo launched a hunger strike on October 12 urging the authorities to release them. Prisons Commissioner General Rohana Pushpakumara said that there were 201 ex-LTTE cadres detained at the prison and nearly 150 of them were refusing to take their food and were remaining inside their cells. He said he had received a letter signed by the inmates to be handed over to President Maitripala Sirisena asking that they be released. Mr. Pushpakumara said he would hand it over it to the President.
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October - 13 
A combined team of District Police commando and 2/5 GR arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre while conducting a search operation at Bishnupur bazar in Bishnupur District. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer (PRO)
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A combined team of District Police commando and 2/5 GR arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre while conducting a search operation at Bishnupur bazar in Bishnupur District. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Police Department, the arrested PLA cadre has been identified as 'sergeant’ Moirangthem Maipak Singh alias Priyo (30) of Moirang Khunou Makha Leikai.
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October - 13 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was on October 13, injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. Officials said the incident occurred along the forested Chintagufa-Burkapal axis when constable D.
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was on October 13, injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. Officials said the incident occurred along the forested Chintagufa-Burkapal axis when constable D. Mani of the 74th battalion of the CRPF deployed in the south Bastar area for anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) duties and his team was out to sanitise a helipad for the landing of a chopper. Mani was hit by a pressure IED and was later evacuated by air to Jagdalpur.
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October - 13 
Demanding exclusion of non-Bodo majority villages from the BTAD and protesting against creation of a separate Bodo State, Aboro Surakshya Samittee is taking up a series of agitation programmes. The spokesperson of the organisation, Jogeswar Kalita, i
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Demanding exclusion of non-Bodo majority villages from the BTAD and protesting against creation of a separate Bodo State, Aboro Surakshya Samittee is taking up a series of agitation programmes. The spokesperson of the organisation, Jogeswar Kalita, in a press release said that at the time of sealing the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Accord, more than 800 villages were illegally and undemocratically included in BTAD. Though, as per the Accord, the villages with less than 50 per cent Bodo population could not be included in BTAD, but the same was done by supplying false reports and records at the time of preparing the model for the BTAD, he alleged. The spokesman also said that the non-Bodos of over 800 villages have been subjected to harassment and exploitation. “They are not only deprived of the Government welfare schemes, but their culture and languages are also under threat,” he added.
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October - 13 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar based 15 Corps, Lt General Satish Dua, on October 13, said that over 300 militants are waiting on the launch pads near the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to infiltrate, reports Da
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar based 15 Corps, Lt General Satish Dua, on October 13, said that over 300 militants are waiting on the launch pads near the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to infiltrate, reports Daily Excelsior. In an exclusive interview to Excelsior, Lt General Dua said that for past few weeks their attempts to infiltrate have increased ahead of snowfall that closes the mountain passes. “Just before snow sets in, they keep trying to push in militants. There are over 300 militants who are ahead on the launch pads waiting to be launched. But unfortunately for them, they are not finding an opening. The infiltration that happened this year is negligible and whatever does get through shallow area is being caught there”, he added. The GOC said that due to coordinated efforts and multi-tier counter infiltration grid militants are finding it difficult to infiltrate and in frustration they create some incident on the LoC. “Because of our coordinated, multi-tier counter infiltration grid, they are not able to get through in the numbers they want to. Quite often they are trying to create some incident very close to the LoC and several times they have run back after firing a few shots or throwing an IED etc”, he added.
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October - 13 
India has now managed to get list of Dawood Ibrahim's assets in the United Kingdom (UK) which is worth around INR 10 billion, oneindia.com reports on October 14. India has been in talks with the agencies in the United Kingdom regarding the properties
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India has now managed to get list of Dawood Ibrahim's assets in the United Kingdom (UK) which is worth around INR 10 billion, oneindia.com reports on October 14. India has been in talks with the agencies in the United Kingdom regarding the properties of Dawood Ibrahim. The entire empire of Dawood in the UK was set up by his close aide Iqbal Mirchi prior to his death in 2013. Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials probing the case informed that the probe in the UK has been on for sometime now and there are several leads that they have gathered. In all we have managed to trace 50 properties belonging to the D gang worldwide out of which there are around 10 in the UK alone estimated at around INR 10 billion. Moreover, ED is hoping to seize all the properties that have been listed in the names of the D gang in the UK. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the UK, he will raise this issue and also hand over the dossier prepared in this regard. The PM is expected to visit the UK in November. The ED hopes that with the help of the authorities in the UK, the properties would be seized and handed over to the Indian authorities. The global assets of Dawood is estimated to be at around INR 3 billion. He has investments in Morocco, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Thailand, Cyprus, Turkey, India, Pakistan and the United Kingdom. The probe in India is primarily focused in Mumbai (Maharashtra) as the D gang has a majority of its assets in this city. Details of the properties and the transactions are being gathered. Some of the transactions made through the banks are also under the scanner and the ED has sought the assistance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the same. There are around 20 different bank accounts under the scanner and transactions carried out by 30 firms to help the D network is also being analysed by the ED.
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October - 13 
India on October 13 claimed that a camp allegedly belonging to Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was demolished along the Indo-Myanmar border by the Myanmarese Security Forces (SFs) forcing them to change their locat
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India on October 13 claimed that a camp allegedly belonging to Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was demolished along the Indo-Myanmar border by the Myanmarese Security Forces (SFs) forcing them to change their location last weekend. The camp, located at Myanmarese village Monlei, across Tuensang in Nagaland, was completely destroyed by the Myanmarese Army, official sources quoted reports from Myanmar as saying. The camp was located in the same area where Indian Army carried out operations against NSCN-K during which top Government officials had claimed loss to the group. They said the camp was located just across the Indo-Myanmar border and perhaps the authorities in that country did not want such camps to continue near the border. However, there was no clarity on the casualty in that operation. The Asian Age adds that the camps of the outfit’s ‘vice-president’ Khango and the ‘self-styled military advisor’ of the NSCN-K Niki Sumi are learnt to have been destroyed by the Myanmarese forces. However, NSCN-K on October 13 informed that Myanmar Army, in a military operation led by one Lieutenant colonel Min Thaw Hein, of 364 Battalion, burnt and destroyed temporary refugee camp of the Naga Army established at Pou Nyiu and Langtin villages in Myanmar, reports Morung Express. The military operation took place despite a bilateral ceasefire agreement for peaceful relationship existing between the NSCN-K and the Myanmar Government, a ‘Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP)’ release stated. The date of the occurrence of the operation was not specified. The NSCN-K maintained that it had already vacated the temporary camp in upholding the bilateral ceasefire agreement between the NSCN and Nyapithaw Government and had expected the Myanmar operation commander to uphold the same.
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October - 13 
Life came to a halt following the 24-hour Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) bandh (strike) called by various organisations from October 13 morning, demanding restoration of tribal land that is now owned by "outsiders".
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Life came to a halt following the 24-hour Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) bandh (strike) called by various organisations from October 13 morning, demanding restoration of tribal land that is now owned by "outsiders".
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October - 13 
Naga National Council (NNC) under the leadership of Z Royim Yimchungrü and V Nagi has appealed to all the Naga people to observe Naga National Martyrs’ Day on October 18 solemnly with prayer in remembrance of the Naga martyrs who laid down their live
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Naga National Council (NNC) under the leadership of Z Royim Yimchungrü and V Nagi has appealed to all the Naga people to observe Naga National Martyrs’ Day on October 18 solemnly with prayer in remembrance of the Naga martyrs who laid down their lives for the sovereignty of Naga people, reports Morung Express on October 13. “
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October - 13 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials tracked down the origin of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Dubai, being pumped into the country via Bangladesh. Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been able to set up a production unit o
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials tracked down the origin of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Dubai, being pumped into the country via Bangladesh. Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been able to set up a production unit of FICN in Dubai. The fake currency notes are being smuggled into India via Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, NIA sources have revealed. The ISI had been running the fake currency racket from Karachi (Pakistan) previously. It changed it's strategy due to growing international pressure, and are now using citizens of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for such activities.
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October - 13 
Police in Kulgam on October 13, arrested the driver and owner of the truck, who transported two Pakistani militants in August this year to Udhampur for carrying out attack on a Border Security Force (BSF) convoy Sabzar Ahmad Bhat alias Sahba of Nai B
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Police in Kulgam on October 13, arrested the driver and owner of the truck, who transported two Pakistani militants in August this year to Udhampur for carrying out attack on a Border Security Force (BSF) convoy Sabzar Ahmad Bhat alias Sahba of Nai Basti Qaimoh was arrested by Police. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had put INR 200,000 on his head.
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October - 13 
SFs opened fire during stone pelting by a group of youth near Jamia Masjid Awantipora in Pulwama District on October 13, evening, injuring three youth, reports Daily excelsior. Reports said that a group of youth pelted stones at an Army vehicle but i
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SFs opened fire during stone pelting by a group of youth near Jamia Masjid Awantipora in Pulwama District on October 13, evening, injuring three youth, reports Daily excelsior. Reports said that a group of youth pelted stones at an Army vehicle but it passed off. This led to a traffic jam and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was clearing traffic and they have reportedly fired during stone pelting, injuring three youth. The injured youth have been identified as Danish, Perwaiz and Juniad.
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October - 13 
Special Police teams combing at Ranasinghi in Salur mandal (administrative unit) of Vizianagaram District and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire on October 13, evening and there were no casualties on either side
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Special Police teams combing at Ranasinghi in Salur mandal (administrative unit) of Vizianagaram District and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire on October 13, evening and there were no casualties on either side. Confirming reports of the exchange of fire that lasted for over 15 minutes, Superintendent of Police (SP) Navdeep Singh Grewal said that the combing party chanced upon a ‘sentry’ of some eight to nine Maoists who were camping in the jungle. On seeing the special Police they fired at the team. The exchange of firing continued for 15 minutes and they escaped under the cover of darkness. Later, the Police recovered some six kit bags from the spot.
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October - 13 
Special Police teams combing at Ranasinghi in Salur mandal (administrative unit) of Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire on October 13. There were no casualties on either s
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Special Police teams combing at Ranasinghi in Salur mandal (administrative unit) of Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire on October 13. There were no casualties on either side. Confirming reports of the exchange of fire that lasted for over 15 minutes, Superintendent of Police (SP) Navdeep Singh Grewal told The Hindu that the combing party chanced upon a ‘sentry’ of some eight to nine Maoists who were camping in the jungle. On seeing the special police they fired at the team. “The exchange of firing continued for 15 minutes and they escaped under the cover of darkness. Later, the police recovered some six kit bags from the spot. However, he said details of the incident would be known on Wednesday as of now he was unable to contact the special police teams.”
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October - 13 
The 'military supervisor' Lieutenant General’ Niki Sumi has been appointed as ‘Deputy Army Chief’ of NSCN-K People’s Army of Nagaland. The appointment was made by SS Khaplang, ‘Chairman and President’ of NSCN-K in recognition of his loyalty, dedicati
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The 'military supervisor' Lieutenant General’ Niki Sumi has been appointed as ‘Deputy Army Chief’ of NSCN-K People’s Army of Nagaland. The appointment was made by SS Khaplang, ‘Chairman and President’ of NSCN-K in recognition of his loyalty, dedication and commitment to the Naga national service, ‘Public Relations Officer (PRO)’, NSCN-K Isak Sumi informed in notification.
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October - 13 
Troops of 2 Assam Rifles (AR) of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) along with Thoubal Police commandos launched a joint operation at Wangjing market and arrested a People’s Liberation Army
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Troops of 2 Assam Rifles (AR) of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) along with Thoubal Police commandos launched a joint operation at Wangjing market and arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Nongmaithem Naocha Singh (26) of Heirok Part-III, on October 13. Nongmaithem revealed that he is working under one Manimohon of PLA, said a press release issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO) of headquarters of IGAR-S. In a follow-up operation, another PLA cadre, identified as Phuritsabam Manimohon Meitei (43) of Salungpham Kangthokchao Maning Leikai, was arrested by the same Security Force (SF) team from Salungpham Makha Leikai the same day. Phuritsabam said that he has been working under the command of 'sergeant’ Thouba of PLA, added the press release.
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October - 13 
Two persons were injured in an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Dogripora village of Awantipora in Pulwama District . Two local militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were trapped inside a residential house. The Special Operatio
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Two persons were injured in an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Dogripora village of Awantipora in Pulwama District . Two local militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were trapped inside a residential house. The Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) cordoned off the villages after they received information about presence of two local militants inside the villages hiding in a house. As they cordoned off the village, militants opened fire on them leading to a gun battle that lasted for half an hour. The firing stopped and in the gun battle a local boy and a girl were injured. They have been identified as 12 year old Iqra and 17 year Owais.
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October - 13 
At least one suspected militant was arrested during a search operation in the Eastern Bypass area of provincial capital Quetta.
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At least one suspected militant was arrested during a search operation in the Eastern Bypass area of provincial capital Quetta.
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October - 13 
DPO has put up posters containing information of around 27 militants and proclaimed offenders on walls across Dera Ismail Khan City. An insider familiar with the matter said the posters include photographs and names of the miscreants, and also state
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DPO has put up posters containing information of around 27 militants and proclaimed offenders on walls across Dera Ismail Khan City. An insider familiar with the matter said the posters include photographs and names of the miscreants, and also state the bounty placed on their heads. The public has been urged to inform the Police immediately if it has any information about the whereabouts of the proclaimed offenders and militants. “The posters have attracted attention,” a local said. This measure has been introduced to ensure security before and during Muharram.
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October - 13 
Police recovered an unidentified dead body from Gulshan-e-Ghazi of Baldia Town
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Police recovered an unidentified dead body from Gulshan-e-Ghazi of Baldia Town
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October - 13 
According to a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) report on the mastermind of the May 13, 2015 attack on the Ismaili community, known as the Safoora carnage, revealed that the group was receiving funding from the Islamic State (IS) also known as Daesh. T
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According to a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) report on the mastermind of the May 13, 2015 attack on the Ismaili community, known as the Safoora carnage, revealed that the group was receiving funding from the Islamic State (IS) also known as Daesh. The JIT report on the mastermind, Tahir Hussain Minhas, who established his own group linked with Daesh, revealed that the group was receiving funds from different countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. “The group has remained in touch with IS,” said an unnamed official. “This group comprised at least 53 members, who previously belonged to different militant outfits, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and al Qaeda.” Minhas revealed that Abdullah bin Yousuf alias Abdul Aziz alias Saqib is the 'chief' of IS in Pakistan, while Omar Afzal alias Jawad is the al Qaeda Sindh Chapter 'chief'
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October - 13 
At least three were killed in a shootout during a joint operation launched by Police and Intelligence Agencies in Killi Kudao area of Kanak in Mastung District. “Police have recovered arms which were in the militants’ possession,” said Police spokes
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At least three were killed in a shootout during a joint operation launched by Police and Intelligence Agencies in Killi Kudao area of Kanak in Mastung District. “Police have recovered arms which were in the militants’ possession,” said Police spokesperson Muhammad Javed.
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October - 13 
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s (KMC) Additional Director Arshad Hussain was shot dead in a firing incident near Askari Park in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town
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Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s (KMC) Additional Director Arshad Hussain was shot dead in a firing incident near Askari Park in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town
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October - 13 
Police arrested a target killer, identified as Aftab alias Daingo, after an encounter in Iqbal Market of Orangi Town
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Police arrested a target killer, identified as Aftab alias Daingo, after an encounter in Iqbal Market of Orangi Town
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October - 13 
Security Forces arrested an alleged militant from the Sui area of Dera Bugti District
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Security Forces arrested an alleged militant from the Sui area of Dera Bugti District
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October - 13 
The Police killed a militant who was involved in the attack on Policemen in Pacha Killay located in the jurisdiction of Pir Baba Police Station in Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani said that
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The Police killed a militant who was involved in the attack on Policemen in Pacha Killay located in the jurisdiction of Pir Baba Police Station in Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani said that unidentified militants had killed Constable Gulzar Khan and injured Awal Zeb during a patrol in Pacha Killay in the night of October 12. Police launched search operation in the surrounding area for the arrest of the accused soon after the attack. The Police surrounded a group of five militants at Baloo Khan Village and in an exchange fire one of them was killed and another was injured. The slain militant was identified as Azmat, son of Umar Gul and resident of Narbatawal village.
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October - 13 
Two terrorists, identified as Zohaib and Mahmood, were killed during Police encounters in Kalari and Chakiwara areas of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 13, reported Daily Times. According to SSP City Fida Hussain dea
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Two terrorists, identified as Zohaib and Mahmood, were killed during Police encounters in Kalari and Chakiwara areas of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 13, reported Daily Times. According to SSP City Fida Hussain dead terrorist Zohaib was involved in killing of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Raja Kareem Dad. A large quantity of arms was also recovered from their possession
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October - 13 
The agitating United Democratic Madhesi-Front (UDMF) during a meeting held at the Alfa Beta Complex in Kathmandu on October 13 has decided to continue its protests in the Tarai region during the festive season also. Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF
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The agitating United Democratic Madhesi-Front (UDMF) during a meeting held at the Alfa Beta Complex in Kathmandu on October 13 has decided to continue its protests in the Tarai region during the festive season also. Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav said that the alliance would not accept the new constitution until its demands were addressed. He, however, informed that the Front would take part in the Parliament business. Yadav further said that the government was not serious over addressing the demands of the agitating Madhesi parties.
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October - 13 
Police on October 13 arrested two war crimes accused from Moulvibazar District hours after the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) issued arrest warrants for five men for their alleged involvement in crimes during the Liberation War in 1971. The
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Police on October 13 arrested two war crimes accused from Moulvibazar District hours after the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) issued arrest warrants for five men for their alleged involvement in crimes during the Liberation War in 1971. The arrestees are Ujer Ahmed (60) and Yunus Ahmed (65).
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October - 13 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a reception at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka city on October 13 said that those behind the recent killing of two foreigners would be hunted down and tried, reports The Daily S
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a reception at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka city on October 13 said that those behind the recent killing of two foreigners would be hunted down and tried, reports The Daily Star. She said "There'll be no place for terrorists and militants in Bangladesh… we'll surely find out the killers ... and bring them under the purview of law."
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October - 14 
A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by Security Forces (SFs) at National Highway No. 30 in Chhattisgarh's Sukma District on October 14, reports Press Trust of India. A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Distr
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A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by Security Forces (SFs) at National Highway No. 30 in Chhattisgarh's Sukma District on October 14, reports Press Trust of India. A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police recovered the explosive, weighing around 5 kgs, while carrying out an anti-Maoist operation on Sukma-Konta road (a patch on NH-30 that connects Jagdalpur (Bastar district headquarters) to Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh under Dornapal Police Station limits, Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh told PTI.
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October - 14 
A tribal youth, identified as Midiam Balakrishna (29), a farm labourer from Tippapuram in Venkatapuram mandal (administrative unit) of Bhadrachalam division, was allegedly abducted and killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)
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A tribal youth, identified as Midiam Balakrishna (29), a farm labourer from Tippapuram in Venkatapuram mandal (administrative unit) of Bhadrachalam division, was allegedly abducted and killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, after branding him a ‘Police informer’, in the forest area near Ramachandrapuram Village in Nelakondapally mandal in Khammam District late on October 14, reports The Hindu. Police reportedly recovered a letter left behind by Maoists near Ramachandrapuram, where they dumped the body of Balakrishna after gunning him down.
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October - 14 
All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) on October 14 staged a 12-hour national highway blockade demanding early creation of separate state of Bodoland on the lines of Telangana to ensure protection and all-round development of Bodos under articles 2 and 3 o
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All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) on October 14 staged a 12-hour national highway blockade demanding early creation of separate state of Bodoland on the lines of Telangana to ensure protection and all-round development of Bodos under articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution
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October - 14 
An Army trooper and a militant were killed as troops foiled major infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Balnoi sector of Krishna Ghati in Poonch District on October 14, after heavy exchange of firing with a group of four to five milita
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An Army trooper and a militant were killed as troops foiled major infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Balnoi sector of Krishna Ghati in Poonch District on October 14, after heavy exchange of firing with a group of four to five militants, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said the troops continued to engage the militants and gunned down one militant tonight. The operation was still on with troops trying to eliminate rest of the militants, who were making desperate attempt to infiltrate into the Indian Territory by resorting to firing on the troops. The operation could resume tomorrow (October 15), morning, as weather was very dark along the LoC in Balnoi tonight (October 14). Latest reports indicated that the remaining militants hadn’t retreated so far to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) but could make an attempt to return in the midnight in view of heavy presence of troops on Indian side of the LoC. Sources also confirmed that there was no ceasefire violation from Pakistan army during infiltration attempt by the militants. However, they said, this was the first intrusion bid on the LoC in entire Jammu sector after successful Brigade Commander level talks between the Armies of India and Pakistan at Chakan-Da-Bagh in Poonch sector on September 21, and Director General level talks between Border Security Force (BSF) and Rangers in New Delhi for four days from September 9 to 12. Only yesterday (October 13), General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar based 15 Corps Lt Gen Satish Dua had said in Awantipora, that over 300 militants were waiting at launching pads to infiltrate into the Indian Territory.
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October - 14 
An intercept shared by Intelligence Bureau (IB) and other intelligence agencies with Uttar Pradesh Police says that terror groups are trying to activate sleeper cells in various cities to launch bomb attacks in the wake of the recent Dadri lynching a
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An intercept shared by Intelligence Bureau (IB) and other intelligence agencies with Uttar Pradesh Police says that terror groups are trying to activate sleeper cells in various cities to launch bomb attacks in the wake of the recent Dadri lynching and Mainpuri-like instances of violence, The Times of India reports on October 15. In the intercept, two men are found exchanging details about sleeper cells in Uttar Pradesh and are continuously referring to a man based in Allahabad who is known to provide assistance to people associated with terror groups. During the conversation, one man assures the other that "a few women cops honey-trapped by the outfits' men will also provide assistance" in their mission. Several communally-sensitive locations across the state, including Kashi Vishwanath temple and Ramlala temple in Ayodhya, feature as targets in the intercept. Police across the state have been put on a high alert following the 5-page intercept, which also contains a list of targets, including top Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders Ashok Singhal and Pravin Togadia. Senior Superintendent of Police for Government Railway Police Gopeshnath Khanna stated on October 15, "Having failed to execute their deadly assault in Gurdaspur in July, the terror outfits may now take advantage of the recent Dadri lynching incident to create disturbance during festival time as well as the ongoing panchayat polls. We are on high alert." According to sources, two men have been detained by intelligence agencies and are being questioned by military and IB personnel in Allahabad. "During interrogation, the accused have disclosed their plans to attack UP Vidhan Sabha, Allahabad High Court, Kanpur railway station and residential colonies for former military personnel in Allahabad," a source claimed.
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October - 14 
AR arrested four militants in different operation. Based on a specific intelligence input regarding movement of a militant, the troops established a vehicle check post at Takyel and arrested one Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagal
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AR arrested four militants in different operation. Based on a specific intelligence input regarding movement of a militant, the troops established a vehicle check post at Takyel and arrested one Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as Pvt Gaimoipou Dangmei (24) of Nonei Part-I in Tamenglong District, on October 14, said a press release issued by AR. The arrested militant was handed over to Lamphel Police Station.
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October - 14 
AR established another vehicle check post on NH-37 and arrested an NSCN-K cadre, identified as 2nd Lt Chamding Kamei alias Chakamei (43), of Tanagong in Tamenglong District on October 14. The cadre was handed over to Lamphel Police Station.
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AR established another vehicle check post on NH-37 and arrested an NSCN-K cadre, identified as 2nd Lt Chamding Kamei alias Chakamei (43), of Tanagong in Tamenglong District on October 14. The cadre was handed over to Lamphel Police Station.
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October - 14 
Assam Police have sounded alert over the militant threat to disrupt Indian Super League (ISL) football matches to be played in Guwahati and tightened the security in and around the venue. Guwahati city Police Commissioner Mukesh Agarwal informed that
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Assam Police have sounded alert over the militant threat to disrupt Indian Super League (ISL) football matches to be played in Guwahati and tightened the security in and around the venue. Guwahati city Police Commissioner Mukesh Agarwal informed that there had been intelligence inputs about possible attempts by some militant groups to disrupt ISL matches which, he said would be held under tight security in the city. He said alert had already been sounded over the militants’ threat and Police and Security Forces (SFs) were working round the clock to hold the matches without any hitch in the city. Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi has issued instruction to the Police force and the law and order maintenance machinery in the state to take all possible steps to enhance security of people and property in the state during the ensuing festive season that starts with celebration of Durga Puja, adds The Shillong Times.
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October - 14 
Based on specific intelligence, a joint team of the Army and the Police launched an operation on October 14 and arrested an IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, identified as Joytun Narzary alias Jail
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Based on specific intelligence, a joint team of the Army and the Police launched an operation on October 14 and arrested an IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, identified as Joytun Narzary alias Jaila in Kokrajhar District. A 7.62 mm pistol with some ammunition was recovered from his possession. Narzary was trained under NDFB-IKS’s top leader Batha along with 180 other cadres near the border with Arunachal Pradesh. He was allegedly involved in last December’s attack on Adivasi villagers in Sonitpur and Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD), a Defence spokesman said. Narzary was said to be hiding in West Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat and Bangalore for the last nine months to escape arrest.
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October - 14 
Bihar Police on October 14 recovered a live bomb weighing around 25 kilograms which was reportedly placed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a bridge in the Dhangai area of Bihar’s Aurangabad District.
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Bihar Police on October 14 recovered a live bomb weighing around 25 kilograms which was reportedly placed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a bridge in the Dhangai area of Bihar’s Aurangabad District.
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October - 14 
Chhattisgarh Police and central security agencies are gearing up for a major anti-Maoist offensive in restive Bastar region of the State in the coming weeks, reports The Hindu. According to sources, a major anti-Maoist operation might be launched any
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Chhattisgarh Police and central security agencies are gearing up for a major anti-Maoist offensive in restive Bastar region of the State in the coming weeks, reports The Hindu. According to sources, a major anti-Maoist operation might be launched anytime now, but the CRPF and the State Police remain divided on who would lead it. “Inspector-General of Police, Bastar range, S.R.P. Kalluri is keen on operating with the DRG (District Reserve Guard) which consists of mostly local Koya boys. However, the CPRF wants to operate with the CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) with some help from the DRG,” said a senior police officer based in Bastar. Another source informed, “...this time the operations would be properly planned and coordinated. All districts of Bastar would witness operations against the rebels but the main target is the Battalion area in Sukma and its chief Hidma.”
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October - 14 
CorCom has denied having any connection whatsoever with one Ahanthem Dakeshwor Singh s/o (L) A Gourachandra of Khurai Sajor Thoidingjam Leikai, who was reportedly arrested by a team of Imphal East Police commando as an overground worker of CorCom on
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CorCom has denied having any connection whatsoever with one Ahanthem Dakeshwor Singh s/o (L) A Gourachandra of Khurai Sajor Thoidingjam Leikai, who was reportedly arrested by a team of Imphal East Police commando as an overground worker of CorCom on October 10, reports The Sangai Express on October 15. A statement signed by the media coordinator of CorCom clarified that the arrested man was not a member of CorCom. It further clarified that CorCom is a conglomerate of several militant groups and there are no individual members of the Committee.
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October - 14 
In a major step towards curbing terrorism and expediting investigations in terror related cases, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on October 14, has given its nod to set up a separate and exclusive office of National Investigating Agency (NI
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In a major step towards curbing terrorism and expediting investigations in terror related cases, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on October 14, has given its nod to set up a separate and exclusive office of National Investigating Agency (NIA) for four States of Northern India, which will be headquartered in Jammu, reports Daily Excelsior. This will be fifth office of NIA in the country, which presently has four offices including Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Kochi, having it’s headquarter at New Delhi. Official sources said that the UMHA has given nod for setting up of an independent office of the NIA at Jammu to cover four North Indian States of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. At present, all these States were being covered by New Delhi headquarters of the NIA by deputing their officials for investigations and raids, wherever and whenever required. “The exclusive office for Jammu and Kashmir with area of operation extended to three more States, which were peaceful and almost free of militancy, was necessitated following recent terror attack at Udhampur and Dinanagar in Gurdaspur, Punjab, bordering Kathua district of Jammu region, followed by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) network in Kashmir, where an alive Pakistani militant was arrested after the apprehension of Pakistani Mohammad Naved from Narsu encounter in Udhampur district on August 5,” sources said, adding the proposal was mooted immediately after the terror attack at Udhampur in which two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and scores of others were injured.
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October - 14 
India has called for the early adoption of a global convention on terrorism with a legal principle of "prosecute or extradite", even as it voiced concern over the United Nations (UN) appearing "ineffective" in tackling the global scourge on October 1
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India has called for the early adoption of a global convention on terrorism with a legal principle of "prosecute or extradite", even as it voiced concern over the United Nations (UN) appearing "ineffective" in tackling the global scourge on October 14. On the issue of terrorism, the United Nations has "appeared ineffective, though both the Security Council and General Assembly have adopted either resolutions and sanctions regimes or strategies to counter terrorism over the past 15 years," India's Ambassador to the UN Asoke Mukerji said at a General Assembly session on 'Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organisation'. He said that as many as 31 entities within the United Nations deal with some aspect of countering terrorism. "The need for us to agree on a coordinator for the work of these entities is a priority which we cannot postpone. Our public consciousness is being ravaged daily by incessant acts of terrorism targeting innocent people, our civilisational heritage and increasingly, the socio-economic infrastructure of our societies, especially in vulnerable developing countries," he added. Mukerji said India looks forward to the Secretary General's initiative on countering terrorism and expressed hope that his initiative will include a roadmap to assist the international community adopt the long-pending Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism "at the heart of which is the legal principle of 'prosecute or extradite'."
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October - 14 
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on October 14 said that India was "disturbed" by the continuing violence in the region rocked by Israel-Palestinian clashes and that it condemned all forms of terrorism, reports The Times of India. He also said that
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Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on October 14 said that India was "disturbed" by the continuing violence in the region rocked by Israel-Palestinian clashes and that it condemned all forms of terrorism, reports The Times of India. He also said that India has always "sought a peaceful resolution of disputes". "We are disturbed at the recent violence. India condemns all forms of terrorism. We have always sought a peaceful resolution of disputes," he said in his remarks.
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October - 14 
Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militant, identified as Tiger Ke-up alias Joy Tisso was arrested from Disoma near Manja in Karbi Anglong District by Assam Police and Security Forces . One .22 pistol, two rounds of .22 live ammunition, 15 round
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militant, identified as Tiger Ke-up alias Joy Tisso was arrested from Disoma near Manja in Karbi Anglong District by Assam Police and Security Forces . One .22 pistol, two rounds of .22 live ammunition, 15 rounds of 7.62 live ammunition and one mobile handset were recovered from the militant. This hardcore militant had fled from Diphu Jail few months back along with three KPLT associates.
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October - 14 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has blocked a website, Isdarat.in that was allegedly propagating jihadi content and urging Indians to join the Islamic State (IS), Indian Express reports on October 14. The crackdown followed the agency scouting
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has blocked a website, Isdarat.in that was allegedly propagating jihadi content and urging Indians to join the Islamic State (IS), Indian Express reports on October 14. The crackdown followed the agency scouting for internet content aimed at inciting Indians to either take up arms in West Asia or commit acts of terror in India. Isdarat.in was blocked around a fortnight ago after sleuths from the state counter-terrorism agency stumbled upon the website that used Arabic language for posting IS-related content. “During a routine scan, we came across this website, and as the content was posted in Arabic, we roped in an expert who helped us translate the material. Finding the content highly offensive, we wrote to the Centre, following which it was blocked,” an official said. Isdarat in Arabic means ‘to spread’ or ‘publish’. The website mainly posted reports on current activities in Iraq related to Indian nationals who have joined the outfit. It referred to IS jihadists as ‘martyrs’ and urged the Indian youth to join ‘the holy war’ that the outfit is currently fighting under the Caliphate. It also posted pictures of various Indians, including the four Kalyan youth-Ariz Khan alias Junaid, Mohammad Khalid, Mirza Shadaab Baig and Mohammad Sajid alias Bada Sajid-who are believed to have joined the IS recently and have entered Syria through Afghanistan to participate in the war. In the last three months alone, the agency has deleted around 1,000 posts from various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and various messenger services that were allegedly used by ‘IS sympathisers’ for propaganda. According to sources, the Internet Protocol address of the website was tracked to Indonesia but it is suspected to have been created using a proxy server. “We do not think that it originated in Indonesia and might have been floated using a proxy server. This means that finding the origin of the website becomes next to impossible,” the official said. One of the challenges Police face in taming the digital space is the failure to locate the culprits as most of them use proxy servers. “Many of these posts do not originate from India. It is a mammoth task to locate the miscreants, as we have to send out letters to the websites or the social networking platforms which consumes a lot of time,” Police sources explained. The ATS decided to finally ban the website after it found many Indians active on the website. “We monitored the comments page and found that day by day the number of Indian youths commenting on their website was increasing. This is alarming in nature and therefore we decided to ban it,” the official further said.
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October - 14 
New Delhi’s efforts to ensure peace in the Northeast may go futile as the banned Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and other powerful ethnic rebel groups of Myanmar, who operate close to the India border, might not s
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New Delhi’s efforts to ensure peace in the Northeast may go futile as the banned Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and other powerful ethnic rebel groups of Myanmar, who operate close to the India border, might not sign the National Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) with the Myanmar Government, reports Deccan Herald on October 15. The proposed NCA was seen as a major development in Myanmar ahead of the November 8 general elections in the country that is said to be on a transition towards democracy. However, if sources are to be believed, major groups like the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) operating in the Kachin state that shares border with Arunachal Pradesh are not signing the pact. Only eight of the 20-odd ethnic rebel groups of Myanmar are expected to attend the event for formal signing of the NCA at Naypyidaw on October 15. The Myanmar Government has requested foreign observers to be present in the event. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sources confirmed that India will also send its representative. But Delhi is closely monitoring the possibilities of the NSCN-K, which has substantial presence in the Naga-dominated areas of Northern Myanmar, signing the NCA. It has also kept its eyes on KIA which maintains links with almost all the Northeast rebel groups which have bases in the Namyun Township in the Naga self-administered western Sagaing division of Northern Myanmar. Union Cabinet on October 14 approved the revised cost estimate for a multi-modal transit transport project passing through Myanmar that will provide an alternate access route to India’s northeastern states, reports Morung Express. “The union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval for the revised cost estimate of Rs. 2, 904.04 crore (about Rs. 29 billion) for the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project in Myanmar,” an official statement said. “The project will provide an alternate access route to the northeastern region of India and contribute towards the region’s economic development and promote economic, commercial and strategic links between India and Myanmar,” it added.
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October - 14 
Non Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) under the leadership of ‘President’ Temjenyanger Aier and ‘Ato Kilonser’ (Prime Minister) Hozheto Z. Chophy has appointed ‘chairman’ for various regions, reports Nagaland Post on October 15. In
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Non Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) under the leadership of ‘President’ Temjenyanger Aier and ‘Ato Kilonser’ (Prime Minister) Hozheto Z. Chophy has appointed ‘chairman’ for various regions, reports Nagaland Post on October 15. In a press release, NNC-NA ‘home secretary’ Kiyelho Wokhami informed that Mosa Chophy [‘tatar’ (Member of Parliament)] has been appointed as ‘chairman’ for Sumi region in Zunheboto District; Imkong Sangba (‘tatar’) for Ao region in Mokokchung District; N. Renben Yanthan (‘tatar’) for Lotha region in Wokha District; Hailo Lam (‘tatar’) for Rengma region and Shou Lam (‘tatar’) for Khiamniungan region in Tuensang District.
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October - 14 
One person, identified as Hitesh Kalita was arrested on October 14 while trying to palm off a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 100 at a shop in Moran in Dibrugarh District.
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One person, identified as Hitesh Kalita was arrested on October 14 while trying to palm off a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 100 at a shop in Moran in Dibrugarh District.
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October - 14 
Pakistani terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has now developed an exclusive mobile application for its operatives active in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and elsewhere to make their communication secure, a report said on October 14, reports Zee News. As p
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Pakistani terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has now developed an exclusive mobile application for its operatives active in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and elsewhere to make their communication secure, a report said on October 14, reports Zee News. As per a report published in The Hindustan Times, the new mobile application will help the LeT operatives in keeping their communication highly secure. The application allows the user to make phone calls and send text messages to other users who have the same application installed on their devices. This was confirmed by a central counter terror official who said that captured LeT terrorist Mohammad Naved alias Usman had revealed during his interrogation that his ‘commander’ in the Valley, Abu Qasim, was using an application on his mobile to stay in touch with his handlers and other operatives. Naved also confirmed that the mobile application was specially developed by LeT for its operatives. The official also said that they suspect that the app is running on a separate server that may be installed in Pakistan. Technical experts at National Investigating Agency (NIA) are trying to get more details about the application, added report. It is not the first time LeT has shown innovation in using communication tools. During the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, LeT ‘commanders’ sitting in Karachi used Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service to stay in touch with their attack squad in India’s financial capital, Mumbai. Later, there were also reports of LeT developing an exclusive VoIP for its field operatives.
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October - 14 
Security has been tightened in view of the Coordination Committee (CorCom) sponsored 18-hour general strike which was effective from October 14, midnight till 6 pm of October 15 (today), reports The Sangai Express. CorCom announced the general strike
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Security has been tightened in view of the Coordination Committee (CorCom) sponsored 18-hour general strike which was effective from October 14, midnight till 6 pm of October 15 (today), reports The Sangai Express. CorCom announced the general strike in denunciation of the alleged annexation of Manipur into the Indian Union on October 15, 1949. A statement issued by CorCom some days back had urged the people to stay indoor during the general strike.
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October - 14 
SFs undertaking combing operation arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District. The arrested insurgents were identified as Madkami Dotel (28) and Madkami Somaru (20), said Sukma ASP Santosh Singh, elaborating tha
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SFs undertaking combing operation arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District. The arrested insurgents were identified as Madkami Dotel (28) and Madkami Somaru (20), said Sukma ASP Santosh Singh, elaborating that Dotel was carrying cash reward of INR 2,000 on his head. From their possession, SFs seized some conventional arms, added Singh.
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October - 14 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 14 (today) seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of nearly INR 12,92,000 in Sasani border outpost of Malda District in West Bengal.The troopers seized fake currency wrapped in a plastic ba
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 14 (today) seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of nearly INR 12,92,000 in Sasani border outpost of Malda District in West Bengal.The troopers seized fake currency wrapped in a plastic bag and thrown from across the Bangladesh border. "The fake notes in a plastic bag were thrown across the fence into the Indian side. A BSF team challenged some miscreants who tried to pick up the packet. But they fled taking advantage of foggy weather," said a BSF officer.
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October - 14 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on October 14 filed a chargesheet against senior CPI Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) member Kannamballi Muralidharan alias Ajith at a special court, reports punemirror.in. The investigation has
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on October 14 filed a chargesheet against senior CPI Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) member Kannamballi Muralidharan alias Ajith at a special court, reports punemirror.in. The investigation has so far revealed that the accused was using different names by forging documents and had been in contact with several youths attached to the Maoist movement, especially in Thane, Mumbai and some parts of Pune. Assistant commissioner of police (ATS-Pune unit) Bhanupratap Barge, who has been probing the case, said, "After getting the state government's sanction under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), we submitted the chargesheet on Wednesday. The chargesheet runs into 600 pages, with all the details of the investigation." Muralidharan (62) was arrested from his hideout at Talegaon Dabhade on May 9 this year. Since then, he has been lodged at the Yerwada Central Jail.
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October - 14 
The Odisha Government on October 13 sounded high alert in all Districts on possible terror strikes during upcoming festive season, according to The Times of India. On October 14 (today), the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) issued advisory to al
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The Odisha Government on October 13 sounded high alert in all Districts on possible terror strikes during upcoming festive season, according to The Times of India. On October 14 (today), the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) issued advisory to all states. "Though there is no specific threat to Odisha, we have asked the police in all districts to remain on toe to thwart any untoward incident. The commissionerate of police in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack and SPs in Balasore and Puri have been asked to remain extra vigilant," said a senior officer in home department. Quoting the UMHA letter, the officer said: "Some terrorists belonging to SIMI and Lashkar-e-Toiba have reportedly entered India and are planning to disrupt peace and cause communal tension during Navratri, Durga Puja and Muharram." Police have been asked to fortify Jagannath Temple in Puri and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in Balasore. In Puri Police intensified checking and frisking at the four entrances of the shrine. Seaside hotels have been asked to keep a strict watch on suspicious guests. In Bhubaneswar, the commissionerate of police asked the inspectors-in-charge of police stations, mostly Capital, Kharavel Nagar, Nayapalli, Chandrasekharpur and Khandagiri, to check hotels. Night blocking and checking of vehicles started from October 12.
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October - 14 
The Police and para-miliary forces on October 14 had a fierce encounter with an armed squad of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Joheragora jungle under Tamar Police Station area in Ranchi District bordering Seraikela-Kharsawan District
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The Police and para-miliary forces on October 14 had a fierce encounter with an armed squad of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Joheragora jungle under Tamar Police Station area in Ranchi District bordering Seraikela-Kharsawan District, reports The Pioneer. "We cannot reveal much details but the encounter lasted for over half-an-hour. As the forces retaliated the Maoist rebels fled the scene, leaving a laptop and explosive materials which they were carrying along. We have also recovered a magazine of AK 47 assault rifle from the spot from where the rebels were attacking at the para-military forces," said Seraikela-Kharsawan Superintendent of Police (SP) Indrajeet Mahatha. The SP said the Maoist squad which had the encounter with Police and paramilitary forces were of Kris Munda and Analjee who are active in Tamar, Ichagarh, Chowka and Kuchai area.
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October - 14 
The special National Investigating Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai (Maharashtra), while rejecting the bail application of Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit and two other accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, observed that they could again engage
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The special National Investigating Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai (Maharashtra), while rejecting the bail application of Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit and two other accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, observed that they could again engage in similar activities, Asian Age reports on October 15. After hearing arguments of the applicants’ advocates, Special Public Prosecutor and Intervener, Special NIA Judge S.D. Tekale, in his order observed, “There is reasonable apprehension that after release on bail, again applicants will engage in activities for implementing their ideology (of turning India into a Hindu Rashtra called Aryavart) with the same mindset.” “Moreover, most of the witnesses are closely acquainted with applicants. It appears that some of them had participated in the meeting but as they had a different opinion on the applicants’ extreme attitude towards Muslim community and their talks about causing bomb blasts to take revenge, they left the organisation. There is some substance in the submission of special public prosecutor Avinash Rasal that if applicants are released on bail, there is every chance of tampering with prosecution witnesses,” the Judge said.
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October - 14 
three abducted members of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) of G.K. Veedhi mandal were released by the Maoists in the night of October 14, after 10 days of captivity, reports The Hindu. The Maoists handed over TDP mandal unit president Mamidi Balay
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three abducted members of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) of G.K. Veedhi mandal were released by the Maoists in the night of October 14, after 10 days of captivity, reports The Hindu. The Maoists handed over TDP mandal unit president Mamidi Balayya Padal, party senior leader Vandalam Balayya and district committee member Mukkala Mahesh to the Girijan employees association leaders after holding a Praja court (Kangaroo court) in interior forest area of Chitrakonda area in Odisha. They were told not to get associated with any political party and to get themselves involved in the anti-bauxite mining agitation of fellow Girijans. The Maoists, who found the bauxite mining as a major issue to regain the lost ground among the Girijans, abducted the three from Kothaguda village near G.K. Veedhi in Visakhapatnam District in the night of October 5. They demanded the Government making their stand clear on not exploiting the bauxite in the Agency and the TDP leaders and workers to quit the party and join the agitation against bauxite mining proposal. It had extended the deadline by a day from October 13 after former Tribal Welfare Minister M. Manikumari resigned from the three-member committee of the party for Paderu Assembly segment while Girijan employees association continued its effort to get the kidnapped men released and families of the victims and political parties made appeals.
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October - 14 
Three Army personnel were injured in a grenade attack in Kupwara town in the District on October 14. Militants hurled a grenade towards an Army bunker outside the compound of Army’s 41 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Town Commander near the Kupwara Bus Stand.
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Three Army personnel were injured in a grenade attack in Kupwara town in the District on October 14. Militants hurled a grenade towards an Army bunker outside the compound of Army’s 41 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Town Commander near the Kupwara Bus Stand. Three Army personnel were injured in the grenade attack and six private vehicles and an army vehicle was damaged in the attack. Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) spokesman, Junaid ul Islam, in a statement issued in Srinagar, said that they carried out the grenade attacked on the Army camp in Kupwara. TuM is not active for past one decade and security agencies believe that militants have used the TuM as front to claim the attack. Sources said that the security agencies had inputs that the militants may target the North Kashmir’s border town of Kupwara. Kupwara town had been peaceful for several years due to heavy presence of security forces and now the militant want to target it to show their presence
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October - 14 
At least eight people, including three contestants of the upcoming Local Government (LG) elections and a suicide bomber, were killed and 13 others were injured when the suicide bomber targeted the camp office of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) M
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At least eight people, including three contestants of the upcoming Local Government (LG) elections and a suicide bomber, were killed and 13 others were injured when the suicide bomber targeted the camp office of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Sardar Amjad Khosa in Taunsa Sharif city of Taunsa tehsil (revenue unit) in Dera Ghazi Khan District . The Police said that there were no security arrangements at the office. Khosa said that he had been contesting elections from the constituency for the last 27 years.
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October - 14 
Five convicted murderers were hanged till death in three cities of Gujrat, Faisalabad and Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab on October 14, bringing the total number executed to more than 235 since December 16, 2014. “Three murder convicts were executed in Gu
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Five convicted murderers were hanged till death in three cities of Gujrat, Faisalabad and Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab on October 14, bringing the total number executed to more than 235 since December 16, 2014. “Three murder convicts were executed in Gujrat's District Jail early. One convicted killer was sent to the gallows in Dera Ghazi Khan Central Jail and another in Faisalabad,” said Chaudhry Arshad Saeed, an Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister for Prisons' Affairs.
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October - 14 
Giving up the fight, four separatist militants, including two 'commanders' laid down their arms on October 14, reported The Express Tribune. “Commander of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Kodi Camp Javed Marri, Commander Ali Muhammad from Bambor Camp, Ma
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Giving up the fight, four separatist militants, including two 'commanders' laid down their arms on October 14, reported The Express Tribune. “Commander of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Kodi Camp Javed Marri, Commander Ali Muhammad from Bambor Camp, Masood Marri and Irshad have given up fighting and joined the mainstream to help the Government in retaining peace in the region,” security sources said. The Government of Balochistan had announced in August the Balochistan peace package, urging militants to join mainstream politics, and work for the prosperity and development of the province. As many as Rs1.5 million were allocated for militants giving up the fight.
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October - 14 
Lyari gangster Shahid Bikak had ordered the attack on Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Rashid Godil, said the officials investigating the case on October 14, reports The News. The officials claimed to have arrested one more suspect, identified a
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Lyari gangster Shahid Bikak had ordered the attack on Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Rashid Godil, said the officials investigating the case on October 14, reports The News. The officials claimed to have arrested one more suspect, identified as Pir Ali, who, according to the authorities, is a brother of slain Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Bilal Sheikh. Pir Ali was arrested in Rashid Godil attack case from Phase-6 of Defence Housing Authority (DHA). The investigation officials said the accused arrested in the case earlier had confessed to executing the attack on Godil and receiving PKR 200,000 each for the job. Godil was attacked on August 18, 2015 in Bahadurabad area of Gulshan Town.
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October - 14 
Sindh Police spokesman on October 14 denied a news report claiming the Police issued or prepared a list of 53 Islamic State (IS)-'inspired' militants, reports Dawn. The spokesman in his statement categorically denied issuance of such a list by any de
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Sindh Police spokesman on October 14 denied a news report claiming the Police issued or prepared a list of 53 Islamic State (IS)-'inspired' militants, reports Dawn. The spokesman in his statement categorically denied issuance of such a list by any department working under Sindh Police. A report carried by almost all the newspapers of Pakistan on October 13, 2015, claimed that Police Investigators claimed to have traced more than 50 militants in Karachi ‘inspired’ by the self-styled Islamic which wants a presence in the country.
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October - 14 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has prepared a list of 53 terrorists who they claimed are affiliated with Daesh, commonly known as Islamic State (IS). According to CTD sources, Abdullah Yousuf alias Abdul Aziz, alias Saqib, is the amir (chief)
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has prepared a list of 53 terrorists who they claimed are affiliated with Daesh, commonly known as Islamic State (IS). According to CTD sources, Abdullah Yousuf alias Abdul Aziz, alias Saqib, is the amir (chief) of Daesh while another terrorist has been identified as Shahid Khokhar, who belongs to Hyderabad District. The CTD sources further said that a third terrorist, Bilal is also affiliated with Daesh and hails from Mirpurkhas District.
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October - 14 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on October 14 upheld the convictions and death sentences awarded to two militants including a juvenile by the military courts after conducting in-camera hearing into their cases. Official sources said that a bench compri
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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on October 14 upheld the convictions and death sentences awarded to two militants including a juvenile by the military courts after conducting in-camera hearing into their cases. Official sources said that a bench comprising Chief Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and Justice Irshad Qaisar dismissed two petitions filed by mothers of the convicts including Haider Ali and Qari Zahir Gul against their children’s conviction by military courts for involvement in acts of terrorism. Lawyer for the petitioners Malik Ajmal Khan confirmed to the media that the bench had dismissed both the petitions. He said after detailed judgments were issued, it would be clear whether the petitions were dismissed on the ground of being non-maintainable or they’re decided on merit. The court had earlier stayed the execution of both the convicts and with the dismissal of these petitions they said stay order also stood vacated.
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October - 14 
A meeting of the top leaders of the political parties supporting the formation of the incumbent Government on October 15 has formed an 11-member high-level political coordination committee under the leadership of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoi
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A meeting of the top leaders of the political parties supporting the formation of the incumbent Government on October 15 has formed an 11-member high-level political coordination committee under the leadership of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal, reports Republica. The meeting held at Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) in Kathmandu. The committee comprises Jhalnath Khanal, Madhav Kumar Nepal and Bidhya Devi Bhandari from Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairperson Kamal Thapa, Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Democratic (MJF-D) Chairperson Bijay Kumar Gachhadar, Communist Party of Nepal-Marxist Leninist (CPN-ML) general secretary CP Mainali, Rastriya Janamorcha (RJ) Chairperson Chitra Bahadur KC and Nepal Workers' and Peasants' Party (NWPP) Chairperson Narayan Man Bijukchhe, among others. Representatives from other political parties in coalition Government are yet to be finalized. Meanwhile, Manish Kumar Suman, general secretary of Sadbhawana Party (SP), a constituent of United Democratic Madhesi-Front (UDMF), said talks with the protesting Madhesi and Tharu forces should have been the first priority of the new Government, but it is busy in dividing the key constitutional posts among the ruling coalition partners, reports The Himalayan Times on October 14. “This shows that the government is not serious about holding talks with the protesting parties,” he added.
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October - 14 
Condemned war criminals Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed (67) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury (66) on October 14 appealed to the Supreme Court (SC) to rev
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Condemned war criminals Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed (67) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury (66) on October 14 appealed to the Supreme Court (SC) to review its judgments that upheld their death penalties for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. On June 16, a four-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha unanimously upheld the death penalty of Mojaheed for planning and instigating the killing of intellectuals and professionals at the end of the Liberation War. And on July 29, the SC bench upheld the death penalty of Salauddin for the brutal killing of Natun Chandra Sinha, Awami League leader Mozaffar Ahmed and his son and two acts of genocide in Sultanpur Banikpara and Unasattarpara villages in Raozan where 74 villagers were massacred.
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October - 14 
Police on October 14 arrested Tariqul Islam Tarer alias Mithu, an alleged organizer of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) for killing former chairman of Power Development Board (PDB) Muhamad Khijir Khan from Delduar upazila (sub-District) in Tangai
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Police on October 14 arrested Tariqul Islam Tarer alias Mithu, an alleged organizer of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) for killing former chairman of Power Development Board (PDB) Muhamad Khijir Khan from Delduar upazila (sub-District) in Tangail District. Two laptops and two cameras, which were stolen from Khijir Khan's house, were recovered from Tariqul's possession.
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October - 14 
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said there are no political prisoners held in any of Sri Lanka's prisons and it is up to the Government to take a decision regarding the prisoners engaged in a hunger strike demanding their release, reports Colo
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Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said there are no political prisoners held in any of Sri Lanka's prisons and it is up to the Government to take a decision regarding the prisoners engaged in a hunger strike demanding their release, reports Colombo Page. He further said that there are 225 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects held in the prisons currently. Some of them are already serving sentences and others are awaiting court action, according to the Minister. He added that the all these suspects have charges against them relating to bombings and killings.
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October - 14 
President Maithripala Sirisena promised to look into the issues faced by a group of Tamil prisoners who are currently on a hunger strike at the main prison in Colombo. The President has given this assurance when National Dialogue Minister Mano Ganesa
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President Maithripala Sirisena promised to look into the issues faced by a group of Tamil prisoners who are currently on a hunger strike at the main prison in Colombo. The President has given this assurance when National Dialogue Minister Mano Ganesan raised the issue at the cabinet meeting. The President has said that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Law and Order Minister Thilak Marapana and Minister Ganesan should meet the Attorney General and discuss the issue and submit a report to the President. The President has said that he would arrive at a decision after perusing the report.
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October - 15 
According to a report , Bandipora area in North Kashmir, that was militancy free since 2008, has become active once again for past over a month as there are reports of LeT militants establishing a base in the forests of the border District. Since 200
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According to a report , Bandipora area in North Kashmir, that was militancy free since 2008, has become active once again for past over a month as there are reports of LeT militants establishing a base in the forests of the border District. Since 2008, there was no militant presence in Bandipora while adjacent Sopore was hot. But of late, Security Forces (SFs) have regular inputs of militants of LeT making movements in Bandipora as they have established base in the forests of Bandipora. A senior Police officer told Excelsior that since SFs have put pressure on them due to which they failed to make Sopore as their base which was earlier used as transit for several years. He said that LeT was trying to make inroads in Sopore but they failed due to sustained pressure. An Army Officer said that Army and Police conducted massive operations since May this year in North Kashmir forests putting pressure on the militants. “So far we have killed 54 militants in North Kashmir including those killed on the Line of Control (LoC) while infiltrating”, he said. SFs have reports that at least 12 militants of LeT are operating from the forests of Bandipora area in North Kashmir for past two months. These militants are believed to have shifted to Bandipora forests recently after intense pressure in other forest areas of North Kashmir where massive operations are on since May this year.
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October - 15 
All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) on October 14 blocked the National Highway (NH) for 12 hours demanding early creation of a separate state of Bodoland on the lines of Telangana to ensure protection and all-round development of the indigenous people of
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All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) on October 14 blocked the National Highway (NH) for 12 hours demanding early creation of a separate state of Bodoland on the lines of Telangana to ensure protection and all-round development of the indigenous people of the state. The blockade was supported by Progressive faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-P) and People's Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement.
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October - 15 
AR arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as ‘Sergeant’ Aheibam Angouba alias Bulu Meitei (33), of Takyel Kolom Leikai from the general area of Takyel on October 15. The arrestee was handed over to Lamphel Police Stati
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AR arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as ‘Sergeant’ Aheibam Angouba alias Bulu Meitei (33), of Takyel Kolom Leikai from the general area of Takyel on October 15. The arrestee was handed over to Lamphel Police Station.
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October - 15 
Assam Riles (AR) arrested an arms smuggler, identified as H Tokhezhe Wotsa, from Thahekhu village in Dimapur District on October 15, reports Nagaland Post. A. 32mm pistol with magazine and 14 live rounds also recovered from his possession. In his con
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Assam Riles (AR) arrested an arms smuggler, identified as H Tokhezhe Wotsa, from Thahekhu village in Dimapur District on October 15, reports Nagaland Post. A. 32mm pistol with magazine and 14 live rounds also recovered from his possession. In his confessional statement, Wotsa admitted that he had been supplying arms and ammunition to insurgents groups in Nagaland.
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October - 15 
One person, identified as one Md Abir Khan (22), sustained injuries when two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) exploded almost simultaneously on a road between Tiger Camp and Pangaltabi under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East District . Soon
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One person, identified as one Md Abir Khan (22), sustained injuries when two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) exploded almost simultaneously on a road between Tiger Camp and Pangaltabi under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East District . Soon Imphal East District Police and troops of 16 Assam Rifles (AR) moved into the area. On searching the area, another IED was recovered by a bomb disposal squad of Manipur Police.
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October - 15 
Reports of an alleged drive by the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to recruit new cadres have caused "serious concern" among political parties and citizens' organisations in Manipur, reports The Telegraph on Oc
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Reports of an alleged drive by the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to recruit new cadres have caused "serious concern" among political parties and citizens' organisations in Manipur, reports The Telegraph on October 14. Intelligence and media reports have suggested that the NSCN-IM has been openly recruiting fresh cadres both in Manipur and in neighbouring Nagaland. The drive, the reports said, began immediately after the signing of the framework agreement on August 3. It is not clear why the Naga group has been recruiting fresh cadres as the Centre and the group have been pushing for a final peace agreement at the earliest. Sources speculated that the recruitment drive could be fuelled by the hope that the Centre would raise security battalions with the cadres of the group once the final settlement is made.
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October - 15 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two villagers, identified as Suma Madakami and Rama Madhi, at Kanagoda area under Kalimela Police limits in Malkangiri District on October 15 (today). According to sources, a group of Mao
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two villagers, identified as Suma Madakami and Rama Madhi, at Kanagoda area under Kalimela Police limits in Malkangiri District on October 15 (today). According to sources, a group of Maoists raided the village and took them away in the night of October 14. Their body were found near the village next morning. The Maoists killed the duo suspecting them to be ‘Police informers’, the sources added.d
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October - 15 
The Myanmar Government on October 15 signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Accord (NCA) with eight out of the 15 ethnic armed groups involved in the peace deal, signalling an end to nearly six decades of civil conflict, . The signing at the Myanmar Interna
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The Myanmar Government on October 15 signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Accord (NCA) with eight out of the 15 ethnic armed groups involved in the peace deal, signalling an end to nearly six decades of civil conflict, . The signing at the Myanmar International Convention Centre in Naypyitaw in Myanmar was witnessed by local and international observers. Among the eight groups are Kayin National Union, Kayin National Liberation Army - Peace Council, All Burma Students' Democratic Front, and Chin National Front, report said. International witnesses from the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), China, India, Thailand and Japan were present at the event. On behalf of the eight armed groups were their respective leaders. Speaking at the signing ceremony, President U Thein Sein underlined the event as a historic and significant one, saying that the road to future peace in Myanmar is now open. India on October 15 hailed the signing of peace agreements by Myanmar with eight rebel groups, which was witnessed by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy for the Northeast RN Ravi and former Chief Minister of Mizoram Zoramthanga. Although the eight underground rebel groups did not include Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), India is encouraged by Myanmar’s invitation. “Basically I would like to say that as a friendly, historical and cultural neighbour of Myanmar, we are glad to make the small contribution to restore peace in Myanmar as eight groups signed the peace accord today, mainly belonging to the Karen and the Shan groups,” said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesman Vikas Swarup.
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October - 15 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) decided to increase security on the Indo-Nepal border after intelligence agencies warned of increased activities by jihadi elements and smugglers of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), narcotics and human traff
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) decided to increase security on the Indo-Nepal border after intelligence agencies warned of increased activities by jihadi elements and smugglers of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), narcotics and human traffickers as the Himalayan nation grapples with internal crisis, The Times of India reports on October 16. Sources said multi-layer security rings will be set up within 15 km from the border areas in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim. Officials said security infrastructure and intelligence network along the border would be enhanced in the next six months. The home ministry has been repeatedly getting inputs on anti-India activities like movement of Jehadi elements and smuggling of fake Indian currency notes and narcotics along the Nepal border. Of the 1,751 km long border, 263 km is in Uttarakhand, 560 km in Uttar Pradesh, 729 km in Bihar, 100 km in West Bengal and 99 km in Sikkim.
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October - 15 
Two militants, who had deserted the Police Force 38 days back, were killed in an operation in Chenab Valley’s Doda District on October 15, reports The Times of India. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Danish Rana, said, “We were tracking
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Two militants, who had deserted the Police Force 38 days back, were killed in an operation in Chenab Valley’s Doda District on October 15, reports The Times of India. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Danish Rana, said, “We were tracking them. The area has been free of militancy for the past several years. These two special police officers (SPOs) had run away with weapons but we eliminated them within shortest period.” The slain SPOs, who had joined the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the first week of September, were identified as Ghulam Nabi Mangnoo alias Maulvi code name Gulla Tailor, and Riaz Ahmed. Mangnoo was first arrested in 2010 when he was working as ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). He later joined the Police as SPO. Ahmed was working with the HM in 2010. On the night of September 7-8, the duo fled, along with an AK rifle and an INSAS rifle with 60 and 70 rounds, respectively, and joined militancy. The joining of these two SPOs into militants was welcomed by the HM. “Even SPO personnel have started understanding the relevance and importance of Kashmir movement,” a HM spokesman had said.
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October - 15 
Two persons, identified as Joti Prasad Roy alias Jone and Matleb Hussain alias Monowar Hussain were arrested by Assam Police on October 15 night for alleged offence of extortion in the name of Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), reports The Sent
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Two persons, identified as Joti Prasad Roy alias Jone and Matleb Hussain alias Monowar Hussain were arrested by Assam Police on October 15 night for alleged offence of extortion in the name of Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), reports The Sentinel. According to Police sources INR 5 million was demanded from a businessman Arup Saha, a resident of Senpara of Dhubri town (Dhubri District) in the name of KLO.
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October - 15 
UNLF cadre, identified as ‘corporal’ Khundongbam Kiran Khanganba (28) of Heirok Mayai Leikai, was arrested by AR in a joint operation with Bishnupur District Police commandos from near Nambol bridge. He revealed that he joined UNLF in February, 2003
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UNLF cadre, identified as ‘corporal’ Khundongbam Kiran Khanganba (28) of Heirok Mayai Leikai, was arrested by AR in a joint operation with Bishnupur District Police commandos from near Nambol bridge. He revealed that he joined UNLF in February, 2003 after receiving training in a camp in Churachandpur.
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October - 15 
A bomb went off at a shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadoos in the limits of Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 15, reports The News. No casualty was reported in the blast.
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A bomb went off at a shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadoos in the limits of Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 15, reports The News. No casualty was reported in the blast.
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October - 15 
A suspected bank robber was killed when his accomplices after collecting PKR 4.5 million at gunpoint from Meezan Bank opened fire to disperse the crowd branch in Babar Market Branch, Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh. The local
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A suspected bank robber was killed when his accomplices after collecting PKR 4.5 million at gunpoint from Meezan Bank opened fire to disperse the crowd branch in Babar Market Branch, Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh. The local Police described it as a botched robbery attempt but the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), which has been tasked with investigating bank robberies, believed the robbers took away over PKR 4.5 million. An SIU official said seven to eight robbers riding motorcycles arrived at the Meezan Bank branch in Babar Market at around 11:15 am just after cash bags were brought there. The armed robbers relieved three guards posted at the branch of a repeater and two pistols. The guards did not put up any resistance. At gunpoint, he added, the robbers made the staff hostage and collected cash. As they were leaving, the bank customers and people in the market raised a hue and cry, triggering panic among the bank robbers who resorted to firing to disperse the people. As a result, a bullet hit and killed their accomplice. The Police claimed to have seized a pistol, a motorcycle and a cash bag from his custody. A senior officer of the SIU said that the suspects fled along with the looted PKR 4.5 million.
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October - 15 
Awami National Party (ANP) leader Malik Gulzada Khan survived an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Serai area in Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas on October 15, reported Dawn. Assistan
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Awami National Party (ANP) leader Malik Gulzada Khan survived an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Serai area in Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas on October 15, reported Dawn. Assistant Political Agent Nawagai Fayaz Ali Sherpao said that the ANP leader was headed from Damadola towards Inayat Kallay when a road-side planted IED detonated as Gulzada's vehicle passed by it. Malik Gulzada remained unhurt in the blast.
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October - 15 
Pakistan on October 15 warned India to refrain from using its soil for hatching conspiracies against Pakistan while supporting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reported The News. “It is pertinent to mention here that majority of the terrorist in
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Pakistan on October 15 warned India to refrain from using its soil for hatching conspiracies against Pakistan while supporting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reported The News. “It is pertinent to mention here that majority of the terrorist incidents staged by the Indian side on its soil to implicate and malign Pakistan have proved to be fake. I wish to underscore that in the case of India, the international community is aware that state actors have been involved in destabilising and fomenting terrorism in neighbouring countries, including Pakistan,” said Foreign Office (FO) spokesman Qazi Khaliullah. Khalilullah also pointed to an Afghan national, Balaach Pardili who, while living in India, was involved in terrorist activities in Pakistan.“As Balaach Pardili is an Afghan national, we expect the Afghan Government to take up the issue with India to ensure that its nationals living in India are not used for fomenting terrorism in Pakistan,” the spokesman said. Pardili is a worker of the Harbiar Marri-led Balochistan Movement which seeks an independent Balochistan. “Terrorism is our common enemy. A cooperative approach is required to deal with the menace,” he said, adding that in the past it was India that had accused Pakistan of supporting non-state actors.
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October - 15 
Richard Olson, who is presently serving as United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan, will become US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan from November 17, 2015. According to the US Department of State, Richard Olson will assume charge
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Richard Olson, who is presently serving as United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan, will become US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan from November 17, 2015. According to the US Department of State, Richard Olson will assume charge of his new responsibilities from November 17, 2015. Daniel F. Feldman, who was the US special representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, retired on September 18, 2015.
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October - 15 
Sindh Home Department issued a notification, ordering to hold the proceedings of May 13, 2015, Safoora carnage case inside the prison citing security fears. The notification has been received by an Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) which says the accused ca
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Sindh Home Department issued a notification, ordering to hold the proceedings of May 13, 2015, Safoora carnage case inside the prison citing security fears. The notification has been received by an Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) which says the accused cannot be presented before the court due to security reasons.Five accused in the Safoora massacre case identified as Saad Aziz, Tahir Hussain, Athar Ishrat, Hafiz Nasir and Asadur Rehman are in Police custody. Now the next hearing of the Safoora carnage case will be held inside the prison.
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October - 15 
Three terrorists, including two women, and one Police commando were killed during an intelligence based operation against terrorists in Jorian village near the Dhamial Base in Rawalpindi District on October 15, reported The News. Two children were al
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Three terrorists, including two women, and one Police commando were killed during an intelligence based operation against terrorists in Jorian village near the Dhamial Base in Rawalpindi District on October 15, reported The News. Two children were also killed in the encounter. Three Police commandos sustained injuries. On a tip off from a Multan-based intelligence Agency, a joint team of intelligence agency and Police raided a house located in the Jorian village at 2:00 am and cordoned off the area. As the joint raiding team reached the house, resistance was offered from the housemates. The terrorists opened fire on the raiding party and also hurled hand grenades. Resultantly, Sub-Inspector of Elite Force Irshad was killed and three other personnel, including Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Ibrar, sustained bullet injuries. One of the injured terrorists was a 'commander' of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and was planning a terrorist attack during Muharram in Rawalpindi. One of the detained terrorists was identified as Abid, son of Younas, resident of Mirza village in Attock District. It has also been learnt that Abid is a close associate of Qari Sohail, mastermind of colonel (retired) Shuja Khanzada suicide blast case. Initial reports by police revealed that one woman from inside the raided house blew herself along with one another woman and two children by blowing grenades. One of the killed women was recognized as Malika Bibi and other as Sumaira Bibi. The children are recognised as Azan and Muhammad Umar. Police later searched the house and recovered two 9MM pistols, two hand grenades, 20-25 mobile SIM cards of different networks, four mobile phones and one old model Mitsubishi Lancer Car bearing Karachi registration number S-0303. There were reports that explosives were loaded in the car.
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October - 15 
A cabinet meeting held in Kathmandu has decided to send formal invitation to the agitating Madhes-based political parties for talks. Minister for Law and Justice Agni Kharel, who is Government spokesman, said that the Government will send formal invi
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A cabinet meeting held in Kathmandu has decided to send formal invitation to the agitating Madhes-based political parties for talks. Minister for Law and Justice Agni Kharel, who is Government spokesman, said that the Government will send formal invitations to the agitating Madhes-based parties for talks. He also said that the cabinet meeting also decided to form a dialogue committee to hold talks with the Madhes-based parties that have been staging protests in Tarai for over two months now.
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October - 15 
At the meeting at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu on October 15, leaders from the three major political parties-Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), have deci
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At the meeting at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu on October 15, leaders from the three major political parties-Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), have decided to simultaneously strive to resolve the disputes over the contents of the new constitution through consensus and make preparations for deciding the disputes through voting, reports Republica. The decision comes just two days before the deadline given to the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) of the Constituent Assembly (CA) to settle the remaining disputes in constitution making. The meeting decided to instruct the parliament secretariat to prepare a questionnaire on the unresolved disputes in objective format so that these could be tabled at the CA full House for voting if the parties fail to settle them in consensus. The parties have mainly failed to resolve the three major contentious issues -- state restructuring, system of governance and judicial system -- although they had intensified their interparty negotiations in recent days.
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October - 15 
Meanwhile, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, who also chairs the High-level Political Committee (HLPC), met senior leaders of the major political parties on October 15, in an effort to forge a consensus on the remaining task of the pe
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Meanwhile, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, who also chairs the High-level Political Committee (HLPC), met senior leaders of the major political parties on October 15, in an effort to forge a consensus on the remaining task of the peace process, reports The Himalayan Times. Chairman Dahal met with NC leaders Sher Bahadur Deuba and Krishna Prasad Sitaula, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and Chairman of Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Nepal (MJF-N) Upendra Yadav separately. After his meeting with CPN-UML Chair Oli at the UML Parliamentary Party Office, Chairman Dahal said, he was expediting formal and informal talks in order to help forge a consensus among the parties to promulgate the new constitution by January 22.
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October - 15 
Members of the hilly community organized a rally in Malangawa town of Sarlahi District to express solidarity with the demands of Madhesi community. Participants of the rally chanted slogans that eulogized strong bond of brotherhood between members
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Members of the hilly community organized a rally in Malangawa town of Sarlahi District to express solidarity with the demands of Madhesi community. Participants of the rally chanted slogans that eulogized strong bond of brotherhood between members of the hilly and Madhesi communities in the District. They demanded the Government to address the grievances of Madhes and to restore public life back to normalcy. Jangi Lal Ray, District Chairperson of Tarai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) said "We believe that the peaceful protest gathered more support than the violent one."
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October - 15 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while addressing the House on October 15 urged the agitating parties to join the talks table to get their issues addressed. He said “I am serious and sensitive to plights faced by citizens due to the Tarai-Madhes tensions
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while addressing the House on October 15 urged the agitating parties to join the talks table to get their issues addressed. He said “I am serious and sensitive to plights faced by citizens due to the Tarai-Madhes tensions, strikes and bandhs.” However he said the protesters have to accept the Constitution as it was drafted from elected representatives of people. He was of the view that the charter has provided rights, respects and opportunities to all people.
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October - 15 
Tariqul Islam Tarer alias Mithu, an alleged organizer of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), on October 15 confessed to killing former chairman of Power Development Board (PDB) Muhamad Khijir Khan by slitting his throat with a sharp weapon, reports
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Tariqul Islam Tarer alias Mithu, an alleged organizer of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), on October 15 confessed to killing former chairman of Power Development Board (PDB) Muhamad Khijir Khan by slitting his throat with a sharp weapon, reports New Nation. Tariqul Islam said, "As Khijir Khan was a so-called pir and his activities were contradictory to religious ideology, it was our (JMB) responsibility as believers to kill him."
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October - 15 
Army Media Spokesperson Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya on October 15 announced that foreigners and foreign organizations who wish to visit the war-battered region in the Northern Province need to obtain prior clearance from the Ministry of Defense and
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Army Media Spokesperson Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya on October 15 announced that foreigners and foreign organizations who wish to visit the war-battered region in the Northern Province need to obtain prior clearance from the Ministry of Defense and Urban Development, reports Colombo Page. The Spokesperson stressed that the Ministry has taken the decision following information received by the Government intelligence services that certain foreign nationals are engaged in spreading various opinions among different communities in North to incite public disturbance and conflicts among the civilians, thereby threatening the national security. Sri Lanka’s military authorities said there is a renewed attempt by the Tamil diaspora supporting the terrorist organization Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to revive the group in the North to launch another phase of its struggle for a separate State.
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October - 15 
Richard Olson, who is presently serving as United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan, will become US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan from November 17, 2015. According to the US Department of State, Richard Olson will assume charge
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Richard Olson, who is presently serving as United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan, will become US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan from November 17, 2015. According to the US Department of State, Richard Olson will assume charge of his new responsibilities from November 17, 2015. Daniel F. Feldman, who was the US special representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, retired on September 18, 2015.
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October - 16 
An associate of the arrested alleged Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) operative Mohammed Nasir, identified as Alim Ul Islam Mandal was arrested on October 15 by Central Crime Station (CCS) officials when he came to meet Nasir at Cherlapally jail in H
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An associate of the arrested alleged Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) operative Mohammed Nasir, identified as Alim Ul Islam Mandal was arrested on October 15 by Central Crime Station (CCS) officials when he came to meet Nasir at Cherlapally jail in Hyderabad, Telangana, reports The Times of India. Police said that two were planning to start a madrasa to impart jihadi training. CCS officials said that Alim Ul Islam Mandal hails from Baltha village in Dakshin Dinajpur District of West Bengal."In the interrogation report Nasir earlier stated that he along with Alim Ul Islam Mandal and another person had conspired to construct amadrasa to impart jihadi training. Alim Ul Islam then came to Hyderabad to meet Nasir for charting out further plans for their unlawful activities," Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) (crimes) Swati Lakra said. It was on August 14, city police arrested four people including Pakistani national Nasir and a Myanmar national for illegally residing in the city using fake documents. Nasir was found to be in touch with Indian Mujahideen (IM) outfit and he helped one Dilsukhnagar blast accused in crossing over to Bangladesh.
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October - 16 
Army, Special Operations Group (SOG) and Police on October 16, recovered a huge quantity of arms, explosives and ammunition from a hideout of the militants, which was busted in Chaprian area of Sabjian forests in Poonch District. Recoveries included
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Army, Special Operations Group (SOG) and Police on October 16, recovered a huge quantity of arms, explosives and ammunition from a hideout of the militants, which was busted in Chaprian area of Sabjian forests in Poonch District. Recoveries included one AK-47 rifle, one 12 bore rifle, one Chinese, two Pakistan origin and one country made pistols, two Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs), two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) boosters, one Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED), five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) with timers, two Chinese grenades, 47 rounds of AK, 370 Pika rounds, six pistol rounds, two RPG rounds, two UBGL rounds, 10 AK-47 magazines, five pistol magazines, 20 kg explosives, 500 grams plastic explosive, cordtex safety fuse, firing cable, mobile phone, battery binocular, insulation tape and wireless system.
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October - 16 
During the 12-hour National Highway (NH) blockade programme undertaken by the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and other supporters at Rowta Chariali in Darrang District, the ABSU threatened that it will not sit idle till the Centre concedes to their
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During the 12-hour National Highway (NH) blockade programme undertaken by the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and other supporters at Rowta Chariali in Darrang District, the ABSU threatened that it will not sit idle till the Centre concedes to their rightful demand and grants a separate homeland for the Boro people along the northern belt of the Brahmaputra, reports The Assam Tribune on October 16. The organizers of the mass movement, ABSU, People’s Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) and the Progressive faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-P) in a press release after the blockade hinted at intensifying their democratic movement if the Government failed to respond positively to their call.
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October - 16 
Hmar People's Convention- Democracy (HPC-D), ‘Sergeant’ Lalbiakliana alias Biaka Hmar who was arrested on October 16, by Assam Rifles (AR) at Jograpur in Manipur, said they did not kill the three legislators during the March 28 ambush in Mizoram beca
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Hmar People's Convention- Democracy (HPC-D), ‘Sergeant’ Lalbiakliana alias Biaka Hmar who was arrested on October 16, by Assam Rifles (AR) at Jograpur in Manipur, said they did not kill the three legislators during the March 28 ambush in Mizoram because they sympathized them, reports The Mizoram Post. Lalbiakliana said he was the supreme ‘commander’ of HPC-D at the time, the militant attack on convoy of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) assurance committee near Mizoram-Manipur border in Zokhawthiang hamlet in Aizawl on March 28, killing three Policemen and injured six others. “The ambush was perpetrated with the consent of HPC (D) high command or council,” he said, adding that though the legislators were at their mercy, they did not kill them as they have sympathy for them.
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October - 16 
Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) formed a new alliance called the Alliance for Socialist Unity, Kangleipak (ASUK) with the primary objectives of heralding a united revolutionary movement of Western Southeast Asia (W
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Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) formed a new alliance called the Alliance for Socialist Unity, Kangleipak (ASUK) with the primary objectives of heralding a united revolutionary movement of Western Southeast Asia (WESEA), spread the ideology and principle of egalitarian society and bring unity among all socialists of Kangleipak, reports The Sangai Express on October 16. A statement signed by KYKL chairman N Oken and KCP president Ksh Laba appealed to all revolutionary groups to support ASUK’s campaign to forge unity among all revolutionary groups based on scientific socialism.
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October - 16 
Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on October 16 sent a strong warning to “collaborators” stating that “certain senior law makers” in the incumbent Government were pursuing “subversive course to force NSCN-K to capitu
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Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on October 16 sent a strong warning to “collaborators” stating that “certain senior law makers” in the incumbent Government were pursuing “subversive course to force NSCN-K to capitulate and toe the line of particular political group which propped them and vice-versa”, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-K ‘Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP)’ in a press note warned that it would “begin the process of selective obliteration of elements daring to effect demise of Naga struggle at the behest of Indian Government”. Besides back door concurrence with Narendra Modi Government to re-impose ban on NSCN-K, ‘MIP’ said that the cohorts were actively collaborating to tighten noose and strangulate the NSCN-K economically and financially.
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October - 16 
Meghalaya Government will focus to ensure that the terrorist and other anti-national elements cannot use the state as the safe haven, was stated by the Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma while citing that the United Liberation Front of Asom (
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Meghalaya Government will focus to ensure that the terrorist and other anti-national elements cannot use the state as the safe haven, was stated by the Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma while citing that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) are using the state as temporary refuge or transit bases, reports The Sentinel on October 16. “Meghalaya have always been seen as one of the safe heaven by many anti-nationals. Today the government is engaged in ensuring that Meghalaya is no longer safe heavens for these anti-national elements,” the CM stated, adding, “All along we are all aware that the training camps of the local terrorist organizations were actually jointly used by ULFA and NDFB.” “We will ensure that Meghalaya no longer remain as the safe heavens for all these anti-national elements. There is a concerted effort to create law and order situation so that the focuses of the security agencies who are engaged in neutralizing these anti-national elements are diverted, dislocated,” CM asserted. Talking about the aggressive pursuits of the government which he claimed to have been visible on the ground, the Sangma concluded by saying that there is no space for criminals and anti nationals in Meghalaya.
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October - 16 
Myanmar-based NSCN-K stayed away from signing the 'National Ceasefire Agreement' (NCA), signed by the Myanmar Government with eight ethnic armed rebel groups at the country's administrative capital Naypyitaw on October 15 to end over six decades of i
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Myanmar-based NSCN-K stayed away from signing the 'National Ceasefire Agreement' (NCA), signed by the Myanmar Government with eight ethnic armed rebel groups at the country's administrative capital Naypyitaw on October 15 to end over six decades of insurgency, reports The Times of India. Besides NSCN-K, three powerful groups - Kachin Independence Army (KIA), Shan State Army (SSA) and United Wa State Army (UWSA) - refused to sign the historic peace pact, signed in the presence of international witnesses, including those from India. Khaplang is known be close to KIA. The eight groups that signed the peace accord belong to the Kayin and Chin ethnic groups
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October - 16 
Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) has informed that ‘kilonser’ A. Langkhuh Konyak has been “assigned to deal with 24% ‘service tax’ and 5% contract works of Dimapur District”, reports Nagaland Post on October 16.
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Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) has informed that ‘kilonser’ A. Langkhuh Konyak has been “assigned to deal with 24% ‘service tax’ and 5% contract works of Dimapur District”, reports Nagaland Post on October 16. In a press release, NSCN-R through its ‘MIP’ has therefore informed all the concerned heads of department and contractors “to deal with the assigned and comply with this directive.” ‘MIP’ said for information one may contact 9612756715.
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October - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one ‘Corporal’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Khundongbam Kiran Khanganba alias Morning (28) of Heirok Mayai Leikai, during a search operation held at Nambol bazar in Bishnupur District . Inve
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one ‘Corporal’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Khundongbam Kiran Khanganba alias Morning (28) of Heirok Mayai Leikai, during a search operation held at Nambol bazar in Bishnupur District . Investigations revealed that the arrested militant was involved in launching attack on SF personnel.
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October - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 16 recovered two powerful tiffin bombs from Adava in Gajapati District. "The explosives, suspected to have been planted by the Maoists, were recovered from the Kattama-Baliganda route during a combing operation carrie
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 16 recovered two powerful tiffin bombs from Adava in Gajapati District. "The explosives, suspected to have been planted by the Maoists, were recovered from the Kattama-Baliganda route during a combing operation carried out jointly by the CRPF, the district voluntary force and police," said Superintendent of Police (SP) Satyajit Nayak. The two tiffins contained Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing 47 kg each.
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October - 16 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has decided to set free two persons accused of attending a terror training camp in Kerala for launching a series of attacks across India, reports Khaleej Times on October 17. NIA sought the sanction of Union Mi
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has decided to set free two persons accused of attending a terror training camp in Kerala for launching a series of attacks across India, reports Khaleej Times on October 17. NIA sought the sanction of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for dropping charges against Abu Saad and Shah Alam, residents of Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. They were accused of attending the training camp organised by leaders of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) at Wagamon in Kerala in 2007. The two were named by multiple investigating agencies for being part of various terror attacks in the country from 2008 to 2011. The investigation by the NIA, however, could not find any evidence against the two. The NIA also stated that they found that the two persons had not attended the camp.
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October - 16 
The United National Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNLFWESEA), a newly formed platform of four militant outfits of the North-east region, is trying to rope in at least nine more outfits of the region into the platform to launch a united
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The United National Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNLFWESEA), a newly formed platform of four militant outfits of the North-east region, is trying to rope in at least nine more outfits of the region into the platform to launch a united struggle against the Government of India, reports The Assam Tribune on October 16. So far, four outfits of the region – Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and the Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) - are the constituents of the platform and efforts are on by the leaders of the Front to rope in other militant groups of the region to increase its strength, report added. ULFA-I ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah said that two Meghalaya-based outfits, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), have already expressed their desire to join the common platform. He said that the formal process of these outfits joining the new outfit may be completed within this year. Baruah pointed out that seven militant outfits of Manipur have already formed a common platform called the Coordination Committee (CorCom) and they are likely to join the new front. Six outfits of Manipur are ready to join the Front immediately. “But we want the entire CorCom to join us. They have some problem with one of the constituents and we are hoping that they can settle their problems soon so that the entire CorCom can join us. We are expecting that the seven outfits of Manipur will be joining hands with us within this year,” he added. He also said that one outfit from Tripura would also be joining the front soon. Baruah admitted that SS Khaplang, the NSCN-K chief and ‘chairman’ of the new front, is under pressure from different circles to resume the peace process with the Government of India. However, he said that Khaplang has not taken any decision to resume the peace talks with the Government of India. He also said that Khaplang would not come for talks with the Government in the near future.
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October - 16 
Two civilians were injured in crossfire during an operation launched to arrest Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Pulwama town in Pulwama District. Acting on specific information about the movement of militants in a Bus Stand, Security Forces (SFs)
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Two civilians were injured in crossfire during an operation launched to arrest Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Pulwama town in Pulwama District. Acting on specific information about the movement of militants in a Bus Stand, Security Forces (SFs) had launched an operation in which an Over Ground Worker (OGW), identified as Tariq Ahmad, was arrested while his accomplices fled by firing on Police at crowded place in which the two civilians were injured. The civilian duo was identified as Rehti Begum and Reyaz Ahmad Teli, both residents of Arihal Pulwama. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pulwama, Tejinder Singh said that militants had come to the town for weapon snatching which was foiled. “They had planned to snatch weapon in the town. They had weapons and a sharp edged weapon. They were looking for some target to snatch weapon”, he added
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October - 16 
Two labourers were injured on October 16 in a pressure bomb explosion suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near an under construction road in Bijapur District. “The incident occurred while the work
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Two labourers were injured on October 16 in a pressure bomb explosion suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near an under construction road in Bijapur District. “The incident occurred while the workers were carrying out construction at Fundari hills on Bijapur-Bhairamgarh road under Bhairamgarh police station limits,” Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Indira Kalyan Elesela said. While work was underway, the labourers accidentally came in contact with a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) laid by the Maoists, the ASP added.
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October - 16 
Two more letters in the names of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) threatening blasts at the department of physics of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's Faculty of Science a
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Two more letters in the names of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) threatening blasts at the department of physics of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's Faculty of Science and Gotri-based Shaishav School in Vadodara (Gujarat) were received on Friday (October 16) morning, reports The Times of India. The city Police and bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) conducted an extensive search operation at both these spots, but found no suspicious objects. The letter received by the department of physics was in Hindi while that addressed to Shaishav School's principal was written in Gujarati. Sayajigunj Police said the letter sent to the University was long and its anonymous writer had stated that there will be blasts in the university and also at the railway station.
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October - 16 
Intelligence Agencies and Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) claimed to have arrested at least five target killers during two back-to-back raids in Quetta on October 16, reports Dawn. According to an unnamed Security Force (SF) official, during the first rai
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Intelligence Agencies and Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) claimed to have arrested at least five target killers during two back-to-back raids in Quetta on October 16, reports Dawn. According to an unnamed Security Force (SF) official, during the first raid conducted in Sariab Road area, intelligence agencies and ATF personnel arrested three suspected target killers and interrogated them about their activities and the presence of their aides. Upon the information received from them, the SFs conducted another raid in Satellite Town area and arrested two more suspects. The SFs recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and other weapons from their custody.
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October - 16 
President Barack Obama's administration has underrepresented the true number of civilians killed in drone strikes, The Intercept reported on October 15 citing a cache of secret files, reports The News. The Intercept unveiled documents leaked by a whi
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President Barack Obama's administration has underrepresented the true number of civilians killed in drone strikes, The Intercept reported on October 15 citing a cache of secret files, reports The News. The Intercept unveiled documents leaked by a whistleblower about America´s use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to kill terrorist targets in the Middle East and Central Asia. According to the report, Obama, after taking office in 2009, has vastly expanded the drone program, authorising many more strikes than his Republican predecessor, George W. Bush. In classified slides, the US military describes fatalities from targeted strikes as "enemy killed in action," even if their identity is unknown or they were not the intended targets, according to The Intercept. And the attacks often kill many more people than intended, which runs counter to White House and Pentagon assertions that the strikes are precise and result in minimal casualties. Documents detailing a mission called Operation Haymaker showed that US special operations airstrikes killed more than 200 people in northeastern Afghanistan from January 2012 to February 2013. But only 35 of those casualties were intended targets, The Intercept said. And in one five-month period of the operation, nearly 90 percent of those killed in airstrikes were not the intended targets, added The Intercept. The US has better intelligence in Afghanistan, scene of America´s longest war, than in places like Yemen and Somalia, where the ratios may be equivalent or even worse, it said. "Anyone caught in the vicinity is guilty by association," the unnamed source within the intelligence community who leaked the documents said. When "a drone strike kills more than one person, there is no guarantee that those persons deserved their fate... So it´s a phenomenal gamble," the source added.
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October - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 16 foiled a major terrorism bid by recovering cache of arms and ammunitions in Urmarh area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mubarak Zeb, “
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 16 foiled a major terrorism bid by recovering cache of arms and ammunitions in Urmarh area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mubarak Zeb, “During the raid six suicide jackets, six batteries, eight detonators and 18 kilograms of explosives were recovered”. “Terrorist were using an under construction school to store the weapons, and they planned to attack the Muharram procession in the city,” added the CCPO.
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October - 16 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a report released on October 16 said that Nepali authorities should immediately investigate and bring to justice those responsible for killings and rights violations during ongoing protests over the constitutional debate,
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a report released on October 16 said that Nepali authorities should immediately investigate and bring to justice those responsible for killings and rights violations during ongoing protests over the constitutional debate, reports The Himalayan Times. At least 45 people were killed during the protests in August and September. The violence included the use of arbitrary and disproportionate force, and extrajudicial killings by the police against protesters, killing of children and murders of police officers, HRW stated in its release.
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October - 16 
Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) General Secretary Mrigendra Kumar Singh on October 16 announced to resign from the party, reports Republica. He announced his resignation as he had been there in course of participating in Terai prote
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Madhesi People's Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) General Secretary Mrigendra Kumar Singh on October 16 announced to resign from the party, reports Republica. He announced his resignation as he had been there in course of participating in Terai protest. He added that he decided to resign from the party as the party participated in the incumbent Government without formal decision in the party. Singh blamed that his party deceived the Terai people by participating in the Government without resolving the Terai problem.
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October - 16 
Parliament on October 16 unanimously elected Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Onsari Gharti Magar as its speaker, reports Republica. Magar is the first woman speaker in the country's history. She is also the first woman to reac
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Parliament on October 16 unanimously elected Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Onsari Gharti Magar as its speaker, reports Republica. Magar is the first woman speaker in the country's history. She is also the first woman to reach a top-five post in Nepal. Magar was elected unopposed as the Nepali Congress (NC), which was widely expected to contest the post of speaker, had not filed any candidacy. Magar was proposed by Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice-chairperson Bidyadevi Bhandari and seconded by Kunti Shahi of the fourth-largest party, Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N).
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October - 16 
The Government on October 16 sent letters to the constituents of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) inviting them to come to the negotiating table, reports The Himalayan Times. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s Press Adviser Pramod Dahal said th
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The Government on October 16 sent letters to the constituents of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) inviting them to come to the negotiating table, reports The Himalayan Times. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s Press Adviser Pramod Dahal said that the Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) had already received the Government’s invitation and other constituents of the UDMF would soon receive the letter.
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October - 16 
Police arrested six cadres of JeI in Kala Mia Bazar of Chittagong city in Chittagong District. The arrestees are Omar Faruk (45), Muhamad Ishak (55), Jalal Ahmed (65), Nizam Uddin (27), Muahad Mohiuddin (35) and Abdul Haque (55) accused in several ca
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Police arrested six cadres of JeI in Kala Mia Bazar of Chittagong city in Chittagong District. The arrestees are Omar Faruk (45), Muhamad Ishak (55), Jalal Ahmed (65), Nizam Uddin (27), Muahad Mohiuddin (35) and Abdul Haque (55) accused in several cases filed over subversive activities.
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October - 16 
Police on October 16 arrested an organizer of JMB in Chittagong city of Chittagong District over the killing of three people in a blast during a mugging attempt on September 23, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee, Muhamad Minhazul Islam alias Sajil
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Police on October 16 arrested an organizer of JMB in Chittagong city of Chittagong District over the killing of three people in a blast during a mugging attempt on September 23, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee, Muhamad Minhazul Islam alias Sajil alias Sajib (24), was among the militants who tried to mug the manager of a private firm in Sadarghat of the port city to collect fund for the organization. They hurled a grenade during the operation and the explosion killed manager Satya Gopal.
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October - 16 
Saiful Islam (45), a member of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was arrested in his Par Kasunda village house of Atrai sub-District in Naogaon District on October 16, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Saiful is accused in three cases, inc
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Saiful Islam (45), a member of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was arrested in his Par Kasunda village house of Atrai sub-District in Naogaon District on October 16, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Saiful is accused in three cases, including a murder case
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October - 16 
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on October 16 informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitya that drug kingpin Mohamed Siddeek had funded the LTTE, reports Daily Mirror. The CID said the accounts were originally handled by Siddeek but were
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Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on October 16 informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitya that drug kingpin Mohamed Siddeek had funded the LTTE, reports Daily Mirror. The CID said the accounts were originally handled by Siddeek but were later handled by his wife and that further investigations were continuing. Mohammed Siddeek was arrested in Pakistan on charges of engaging in international drug trafficking
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October - 16 
President Maithripala Sirisena has promised to release the former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres imprisoned for minor offenses before November 7, reports Colombo Page on October 16. President assured over the phone to release all the
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President Maithripala Sirisena has promised to release the former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres imprisoned for minor offenses before November 7, reports Colombo Page on October 16. President assured over the phone to release all the former LTTE cadres who have not committed serious crimes, following the Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and the Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan discussed the matter with the President over the phone.
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October - 17 
A team of Police officials from Attappady and a five-member gang of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire deep in the forests bordering the Kadukumanna tribal hamlet in the Silent Valley forests, about 15 km fro
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A team of Police officials from Attappady and a five-member gang of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire deep in the forests bordering the Kadukumanna tribal hamlet in the Silent Valley forests, about 15 km from Mukkali in Palakkad District on October 17, reports The Hindu. District Police Superintendent N. Vijayakumar said the exchange of fire took place between 10.30 and 11.30 a.m. and it appeared that the Maoists fired first to stall the Police party and escape from the area. None of the Police officers involved in the operation was injured in the incident. Though the Police said that they were not able to arrest any Maoist, they claimed that two of the Maoists sustained injuries in the exchange of fire. Police also recovered three bags containing Maoist pamphlets from the area.
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October - 17 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted two tribals from Mundaguda village under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on October 16 night accusing them to be Police informers, reports The Hindu. According to Malka
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted two tribals from Mundaguda village under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on October 16 night accusing them to be Police informers, reports The Hindu. According to Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabhanu Mohapatra, one of these abducted persons has returned on October 17. “After he reaches his home we would try to find out the reason behind his abduction,” said the SP. Search is on to trace the other abducted person, he added.
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October - 17 
Four Andhra Pradesh-based Maoists, allegedly involved in a number of crimes including abduction of Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) officer R. Vineel Krishna four years ago, were arrested by the Police from a forest in Odisha’s Malkangiri District
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Four Andhra Pradesh-based Maoists, allegedly involved in a number of crimes including abduction of Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) officer R. Vineel Krishna four years ago, were arrested by the Police from a forest in Odisha’s Malkangiri District. They were captured during a joint combing operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Police in Chintamdoli forest in the Chitrakonda area on October 17, Inspector in-Charge of Chitrakonda Police Station Pitabas Dharua said. They were identified as Kera Shriramulu, K. Nageswar Rao, Banda Prasad and Jayasingh Bunjibabu.
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October - 17 
Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) TR Zeliang on October 17 said the Naga people were “badly” in need of unity to translate the ‘Framework Agreement’ into a conclusive and peaceful resolution of the Naga political issue, reports The Assam Tribune. “As the
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Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) TR Zeliang on October 17 said the Naga people were “badly” in need of unity to translate the ‘Framework Agreement’ into a conclusive and peaceful resolution of the Naga political issue, reports The Assam Tribune. “As the Naga political issue has entered a new phase after signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3 by the Government of India and the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), we are badly in need of unity at this crucial time, if the Framework Agreement is to translate into a conclusive and peaceful resolution of the Naga political issue,” Zeliang said during a function in Kohima.
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October - 17 
On October 17, in wake of the increasing footprint of new terror groups like the Islamic State (IS) and Boko Haram, India has called for enhancing cooperation with the 54 African countries to combat the global menace, reports Daily Pioneer. While add
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On October 17, in wake of the increasing footprint of new terror groups like the Islamic State (IS) and Boko Haram, India has called for enhancing cooperation with the 54 African countries to combat the global menace, reports Daily Pioneer. While addressing the ministerial meeting of 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj urged African countries to come on a common platform and join hands in Intelligence sharing, training programmes and capacity-building to tackle terrorism. India has also promised several African countries help in fighting Boko Haram and Al-Shabab. In this context, Swaraj pushed for early adoption of the India-initiated Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. Terrorism and development remained an important topic of discussion during Swaraj’s bilateral talks with South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Congo, Ghana, South Sudan and Tunisia as well. Cameroon and some other African countries have openly sought help from India in capacity-building in the Defence sector so that the combined forces combating Boko Haram can be strengthened. India has agreed to information sharing, capacity-building and training programmes in counter terrorism. India already has such a tie-up with Nigeria.“All our nations find themselves faced with the growing scourge of terrorism. The menace of non-State actors and cross border terrorism has acquired a new dimension. The scale of this challenge is huge and undermines peace and stability in our countries, which is essential for our development efforts. In view of the fast growing linkages of such terrorist groups across the globe, we must step up our cooperation through Intelligence exchange, training and other measures to counter this menace. We also hope that the international community will cooperate with urgency to adopt the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism,” Swaraj said.
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October - 17 
Security has been strengthened along the Tamil Nadu–Kerala border in Coimbatore and The Nilgiris Districts on October 17 afternoon, following reports of attacks by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on Police personnel and reported e
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Security has been strengthened along the Tamil Nadu–Kerala border in Coimbatore and The Nilgiris Districts on October 17 afternoon, following reports of attacks by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on Police personnel and reported exchange of fire at Agali in Kerala i. “More than 600 Police personnel have been deployed for surveillance to check for Maoist intrusion,” said Inspector General of Police (IG), West Zone, K. Shankar. Meanwhile, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has condemned the attack on a Police party by armed Maoists at Attappady on October 17, reports The Hindu. A press note quoting him said Kerala society would never approve of the move to eliminate Policemen tasked with maintaining law and order. “Such ambush tactics will only create terror in the tribes people and sabotage developmental activities in tribal areas,” he added. Chennithala further said the tribal population would isolate the assailants.
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October - 17 
The Army On October 17 arrested two youth, identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Malla and Sajad Bhat from Baramulla in North Kashmir when they were heading towards the Line of Control (LoC) for crossing over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms traini
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The Army On October 17 arrested two youth, identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Malla and Sajad Bhat from Baramulla in North Kashmir when they were heading towards the Line of Control (LoC) for crossing over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms training, reports Daily Excelsior. The 161-Territorial Army received information about two youth trying to cross the LoC for Uri towards PoK for arms training. Sources said that these youth were motivated by one of the persons of Sopore who lives in Srinagar. He referred them to a person in Uri area of North Kashmir who was going to arrange their cross over. Security Forces (SFs) are searching for both the persons.
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October - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Police warden - Pindu Pungati - at Ghotpadi village in Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District . The Maoists eliminated Pindu suspecting him to be a Special Police Offic
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Police warden - Pindu Pungati - at Ghotpadi village in Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District . The Maoists eliminated Pindu suspecting him to be a Special Police Officer (SPO). It is learnt that a group of Maoists dragged the victim out of his residence before firing a shot in his head from close quarters. A police warden gets an honorarium of INR 500 from the Government. The SPOs are paid INR 3,000 for their services. Pungati came on Maoists’ radar after his honorarium was increased to INR 3,000 for participating in developmental works under Government schemes. Maoists confronted Pungati over the hike in his honorarium before killing him.
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October - 17 
The owner of a drug store, identified as one Akbar Ali hailing from Goalpara District of Assam, was abducted by armed militants from Swangre, four kilometres from Shallang in West Khasi Hills District on October 17, morning. Sources said that no mili
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The owner of a drug store, identified as one Akbar Ali hailing from Goalpara District of Assam, was abducted by armed militants from Swangre, four kilometres from Shallang in West Khasi Hills District on October 17, morning. Sources said that no militant group has made a demand or claimed responsibility for the incident so far. Sources added that Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed at Shallang are conducting search operations in and around the area to rescue the trader.
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October - 17 
Two persons, identified as Sorowal Ali and Akhidur Mandal were arrested in connection with the abduction of a person on September 4 from Lakhtokia in Guwahati, reports The Sentinel. The abducted person was rescued by the Police. Acting on the case f
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Two persons, identified as Sorowal Ali and Akhidur Mandal were arrested in connection with the abduction of a person on September 4 from Lakhtokia in Guwahati, reports The Sentinel. The abducted person was rescued by the Police. Acting on the case filed in this connection, the Police arrested five kidnappers earlier.
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October - 17 
Eight suspected militants were shot dead by Police in an encounter in the outskirts of Karachi on October 17, reports Dawn. Police, on a tip off provided by an arrested militant, raided an alleged hideout off the Northern Bypass in Manghopir area. Se
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Eight suspected militants were shot dead by Police in an encounter in the outskirts of Karachi on October 17, reports Dawn. Police, on a tip off provided by an arrested militant, raided an alleged hideout off the Northern Bypass in Manghopir area. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rao Anwar, who led the Police party said, on seeing the Policemen, the suspects resorted to firing, injuring Manghopir Station House Officer (SHO) Ghulam Hussain Korai and constable Altaf. During the exchange of fire, eight suspects were gunned down, he said. The SSP identified four of the deceased suspects as Irfan Munir, Saddam Hussain, Sharifullah and Ismail Mehsud. The other four deceased suspects have not been identified as yet. The senior Police official claimed the suspects were involved in the recent killing of policemen in Karachi, the Abbas Town bomb blast, and other targeted killings. Police also claim to have recovered explosive material and arms and ammunition from their custody.
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October - 17 
Iranian border guards fired eight mortar shells in Nukar area of Panjgur District . “Eight mortars landed and exploded on an empty plot in Panjgur,” said a senior official of Balochistan Government, adding, “No loss of life has been reported."
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Iranian border guards fired eight mortar shells in Nukar area of Panjgur District . “Eight mortars landed and exploded on an empty plot in Panjgur,” said a senior official of Balochistan Government, adding, “No loss of life has been reported."
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October - 17 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police’s special unit on October 17 arrested four Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) militants in Peshawar, reports Dawn. Police sources said that the four were HuT activists were campaigning to bring more people into the organization’s fol
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police’s special unit on October 17 arrested four Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) militants in Peshawar, reports Dawn. Police sources said that the four were HuT activists were campaigning to bring more people into the organization’s fold.
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October - 17 
SFs arrested 18 people accused of terrorist activities from the Pak-Afghan Torkam border in Khyber Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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SFs arrested 18 people accused of terrorist activities from the Pak-Afghan Torkam border in Khyber Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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October - 17 
Gonojagoron Mancha (People's Resurgence Platform) spokesperson Imran H Sarker has been threatened with death allegedly by a member of Islamic State Bangladesh (ISB) on October 17. A facebook user named ‘Araf Al Islam ISB’ issued the threat through Im
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Gonojagoron Mancha (People's Resurgence Platform) spokesperson Imran H Sarker has been threatened with death allegedly by a member of Islamic State Bangladesh (ISB) on October 17. A facebook user named ‘Araf Al Islam ISB’ issued the threat through Imran’s facebook message box saying, ‘your death is imminent. You will be killed in the way the two foreigners were killed,’ said Imran in a post on his verified facebook page.
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October - 17 
Police on October 17 said that members of JMB, who were unpopular for systematic attacks on secular groups and individuals a decade ago, have now resorted to targeted killings. Police said that in the last two years, they killed at least 13 religious
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Police on October 17 said that members of JMB, who were unpopular for systematic attacks on secular groups and individuals a decade ago, have now resorted to targeted killings. Police said that in the last two years, they killed at least 13 religious scholars, pirs (revered religious instructors) and shrine followers across the country by forming a number of small units of sleeper cells. JMB leader Faruq is the leader of the wing that carries out the attacks. According to Police, the JMB men are now operating their activities in at least 12 regional groups. When they need to contact each other they use code language and never disclose the names to others.
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October - 17 
The Tamil prisoners, who launched a hunger strike in jails across Sri Lanka demanding their immediate release, have suspended their fast after President Maithripala Sirisena assured to expedite the processing of their cases, reports Colombo Page on O
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The Tamil prisoners, who launched a hunger strike in jails across Sri Lanka demanding their immediate release, have suspended their fast after President Maithripala Sirisena assured to expedite the processing of their cases, reports Colombo Page on October 17. Some 200 Tamil prisoners including former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) combatants at the main prison in Colombo on October 12 commenced a hunger strike demanding their release and later Tamil prisoners in other jails also joined the protest. The prisoners called off the hunger strike after Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe read a communication, sent by President Sirisena advising him to process their cases expeditiously, before the prisoners at the Magazine Remand Prison in Welikada in the presence of Sampanthan and other Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leaders.
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October - 17 
Udalagama Commission on October 20 said that the way Police have conducted the initial investigations with regard to the killing of 17 aid workers of the international NGO Action Contre La Farm in early August 2006 lacks professionalism, reports Dail
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Udalagama Commission on October 20 said that the way Police have conducted the initial investigations with regard to the killing of 17 aid workers of the international NGO Action Contre La Farm in early August 2006 lacks professionalism, reports Daily News. The commission also recommended that it is necessary to incorporate a comprehensive component on human rights and international humanitarian law in all Police and armed forces training schemes.
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October - 18 
In a sensational revelation, the investigators have, for the first time, came across the involvement of a woman militant of Kashmir in August 5 terror attack by the militants at Narsu, Samroli in Udhampur District on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
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In a sensational revelation, the investigators have, for the first time, came across the involvement of a woman militant of Kashmir in August 5 terror attack by the militants at Narsu, Samroli in Udhampur District on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and detected unique modus operandi used by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit to transport two Pakistani militants from Kulgam in the Kashmir valley to Narsu in a truck, covering distance of about 200 kilometers unchecked by the Police. Official sources said that the latest disclosure about involvement of a woman militant and her husband in the terror attack has been made by Sabzar Ahmad Bhat alias Sahba, who transported two Pakistani militants in August this year to Udhampur for carrying out attack on a Border Security Force (BSF) convoy, during his sustained interrogation by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) following his arrest from Kulgam on October 13. Sources said the couple, Khurshid Ahmad and his wife were LeT operatives and will be treated as militants as they were willingly responsible for escorting dreaded Pakistani militants to the highway for carrying out terror attack.
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October - 18 
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team on October 18 arrested the kingpin of a network involved in smuggling high quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in India, identified as Uttam Kumar Sinha from Dhanbad in Dhanbad District of Jharkhand. A
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A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team on October 18 arrested the kingpin of a network involved in smuggling high quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in India, identified as Uttam Kumar Sinha from Dhanbad in Dhanbad District of Jharkhand. A total of five mobile phones and 13 SIMs was recovered from him," said the NIA official. Taking over the investigation of a case relating to recovery of FICN of face value of INR10 lakhs from Murshidabad (West Bengal), NIA had been on the hunt for Sinha for two months after investigation revealed him to be the kingpin of the racket. According to NIA, Sinha used to procure high quality FICN through his contacts in Bangladesh.
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October - 18 
Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections next year, the Centre may sign a peace accord with Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) to bring an end to the nearly four decades of insurgency in the northeastern state. According to
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Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections next year, the Centre may sign a peace accord with Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) to bring an end to the nearly four decades of insurgency in the northeastern state. According to reports, hectic parleys have been going on between Central Government’s interlocutor P C Haldar and the ULFA faction led by its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa almost every week for an amicable solution to the group’s demands after it threatened to walk out of the talks if no solution comes by November-end. The peace accord may not be ready by November-end but Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is making efforts to finalise it well before the next year’s assembly elections. “Efforts are on to achieve a breakthrough soon,” Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said.
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October - 18 
An unidentified auto driver was abducted after suspected militants acting as customers hired the vehicle from Krishnai in Assam to Bajengdoba and took him away forcefully on October 18.
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An unidentified auto driver was abducted after suspected militants acting as customers hired the vehicle from Krishnai in Assam to Bajengdoba and took him away forcefully on October 18.
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October - 18 
Assam Rifles (AR) in an operation carried out on October 18 arrested a Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Chotsamong Sangtam (22) along with one .22 pistol from Longkhim Town in
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Assam Rifles (AR) in an operation carried out on October 18 arrested a Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Chotsamong Sangtam (22) along with one .22 pistol from Longkhim Town in Tuensang District, reports Nagaland Post.
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October - 18 
BSF and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) discussed the problem of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) being smuggled into the country (India) and both sides assured cooperation to each other. “There is a massive decline in the cross border smuggling of FI
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BSF and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) discussed the problem of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) being smuggled into the country (India) and both sides assured cooperation to each other. “There is a massive decline in the cross border smuggling of FICN,” the BSF Public Relation Officer (PRO) said. The BSF in the last few years has seized lakhs of FICN that was being smuggled from Bangladesh. However, according to the BSF official, this year only one seizure was made so far. He further said that information about FICN is shared with the Bangladeshi counterparts.
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October - 18 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 18 abducted two vendors in Bijapur District. The incident took place at weekly market place of Yampur village under Pamed Police Station limits during morning hours, said Bijapur Addition
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 18 abducted two vendors in Bijapur District. The incident took place at weekly market place of Yampur village under Pamed Police Station limits during morning hours, said Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Indira Kalyan Elesela. The two vendors were identified as Jetti Ramkrishna (45) and Vemula Sathish (25).
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October - 18 
Leader of the Malkangiri, Visakhapatnam and Koraput border division committee of the CPI-Maoist, Venu, lashed out at Malkangiri District SP Mitrabhanu Mahapatra for carrying out a false propaganda against the Maoists, reports The Times of India on Oc
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Leader of the Malkangiri, Visakhapatnam and Koraput border division committee of the CPI-Maoist, Venu, lashed out at Malkangiri District SP Mitrabhanu Mahapatra for carrying out a false propaganda against the Maoists, reports The Times of India on October 19. He alleged that cops have been keeping arms and explosives in dumps only to take them out later and announce that they have unearthed Maoist dumps. "This has become a routine exercise for the Malkangiri SP," Venu alleged. "Mahapatra has been claiming that the Telugu leaders of CPI (Maoist) are responsible for the deaths of innocent tribals. If he has evidence, he should come out for an open debate," Venu said, adding that the Maoists do not have any caste, creed or religion as revolutionaries have only one aim -- to free the people from the clutches of the bourgeois. He also accused the Malkangiri SP of being involved in false publicity and corruption.
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October - 18 
Naga National Council (NNC) observed the Naga National Martyrs’ day at various regions in the “homeland”, by reading Holy Bible and prayed to Almighty God, reports Nagaland Post on October 18. According to NNC information and publicity wing, on the o
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Naga National Council (NNC) observed the Naga National Martyrs’ day at various regions in the “homeland”, by reading Holy Bible and prayed to Almighty God, reports Nagaland Post on October 18. According to NNC information and publicity wing, on the occasion, wreaths were laid and functions organized in remembrance of the Naga martyrs.
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October - 18 
New Delhi that it won’t allow anti-Indian activity on its soil, Myanmar has resumed counter-insurgency operations against the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K). The Thein Sein Government gave this assurance to Nation
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New Delhi that it won’t allow anti-Indian activity on its soil, Myanmar has resumed counter-insurgency operations against the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K). The Thein Sein Government gave this assurance to National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Interlocutor for Naga Talks, R.N. Ravi who flew in from Delhi to witness the signing of a National Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) between Myanmar and eight ethnic armed groups (EAGs) on October 15. Ajit Doval met President Thein Sein and Minister in the President’s office Aung Min during his 24-hour trip. According to report, even though Myanmar has a ceasefire agreement with NSCN-K since March, the army launched operations inside its western borders with India against NSCN-K militants on October 15. According to reports, the NSCN-K has training camps across the Manipur border with Myanmar and across the Vijaynagar salient in Arunachal Pradesh. Sources said Myanmar was keen that Doval attend the NCA ceremony as India played a role behind the scenes to broker a truce between the government and rebel armies.
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October - 18 
troops of Jwalamukhi Battalion of Senapati Brigade under Red Shield Division arrested two Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) cadres in an operation carried out in Pongmol village of Senapati District on October 18, reports The Sangai Express
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troops of Jwalamukhi Battalion of Senapati Brigade under Red Shield Division arrested two Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) cadres in an operation carried out in Pongmol village of Senapati District on October 18, reports The Sangai Express. The cadres were identified as Lamkhapao Chongloi (31) and Thangkholun Chongloi (44), both resident of village Khenjang in the District. They were arrested along with a 7.65 mm pistol, four live ammunitions of 7.65 mm and INR 2,500. Lamkhapao confessed that he is the president of Under Ground (UG) group of KRA-U under Kuki National Organisation (KNO) umbrella and has been involved in various nefarious activities of the group, a statement issued by the PRO (Defence), Imphal, said. The arrested cadres were planning to abduct the staff of contactor responsible for the repair and maintenance of NH-2.
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October - 18 
Intelligence Agencies and Police conducted raids in various areas of the city on October 18 and arrested three alleged terrorists of Daesh (also known as Islamic State/IS). The arrested suspects were involved in the Safoora Goth carnage and they also
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Intelligence Agencies and Police conducted raids in various areas of the city on October 18 and arrested three alleged terrorists of Daesh (also known as Islamic State/IS). The arrested suspects were involved in the Safoora Goth carnage and they also have links with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), sources said. The accused have been identified as Mistry Khan, Tayyab and Dadu.
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October - 18 
Pakistan has eliminated all members of the Uighur militant group the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) from its territory, but must remain vigilant to ensure they don’t return, said Federal Minister for Defense Khawaja Asif in Beijing . “We beli
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Pakistan has eliminated all members of the Uighur militant group the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) from its territory, but must remain vigilant to ensure they don’t return, said Federal Minister for Defense Khawaja Asif in Beijing . “We believe they’re all eliminated,” Khawaja Asif said on the sidelines of a security forum. “I think there (were) a small number in tribal areas, they’re all gone or eliminated. There are no more there," he added. It is just as much in Pakistan’s interests as China’s to fight the Uighur militants, Asif said, denying there was any difference of opinion between Beijing and Islamabad on Pakistan’s efforts to tackle the problem. “The fight against ETIM is our own fight. It’s not only China’s fight. It’s a joint fight against ETIM, between Pakistan and China, so there is absolutely no difference of opinion on the elimination of ETIM from our tribal areas,” he said, adding, “We have to be vigilant for a long time that this menace, this infection, does not return."
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October - 18 
Police and Intelligence Agencies arrested five suspected terrorists during an operation in Balakot area of Mansehra District on October 18 and foiled terrorist plots to attack religious processions in Muharram and damage the China-Pakistan Economic C
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Police and Intelligence Agencies arrested five suspected terrorists during an operation in Balakot area of Mansehra District on October 18 and foiled terrorist plots to attack religious processions in Muharram and damage the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor at the Karakoram Highway, reported The News. Mansehra District Police Officer (DPO) Najeebur Rehman said that law enforcers recovered 30 kilograms of high-grade of explosive material, suicide jackets, uniforms of intelligence agency personnel and bomb-making gadgets from their possession.
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October - 18 
Speaking on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urdu show ‘Sairbeen’, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security And Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on October 18 said that Pakistan had no issues whatsoever with Washington’s diplomatic relation
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Speaking on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urdu show ‘Sairbeen’, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security And Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on October 18 said that Pakistan had no issues whatsoever with Washington’s diplomatic relationship with New Delhi. “However, at a time when Pakistan’s relations with India are tense, it [the United States] should at least try not to increase the strategic and traditional imbalance [of power] to the extent that it might pose a threat to the integrity of the whole [South Asian] region,” With regard to Washington's role in thawing the frosty relationship between Pakistan and India, Aziz said not only the US but all countries of the world wanted the two countries to resolve their issues through talks. “But the important thing is that the strategic imbalance in the region should not increase,” he added.
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October - 18 
Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) consisting of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP), Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N), Sadbhawana Party (SP) and Tarai Madhes Sadbhawana Party-Nepal (TMSP-N) on October 18 told the Government that it was ready for
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Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) consisting of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP), Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N), Sadbhawana Party (SP) and Tarai Madhes Sadbhawana Party-Nepal (TMSP-N) on October 18 told the Government that it was ready for talks, however, did not agree to end the protests as asked by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. In a letter signed by TMDP Chairman Mahantha Thakur, FSF-N Vice-Chairman Lalbabu Raut, SP General Secretary Manish Kumar Suman and TMSP-N senior leader Ram Naresh Raya said “We are confident that the talks will be meaningful and result-oriented if the three parties and the government present themselves with clear views on these issues. However, stopping the protests was impossible as it would be a betrayal against protesting people. We hence inform you that stopping the protests immediately is not possible.”
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October - 18 
FSF-N Chairman Upendra Yadav organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on October 18 said that his party will not sit for talks with the Government and will instead intensify its protests after the Dashain festival, reports Republica. He said "We wi
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FSF-N Chairman Upendra Yadav organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on October 18 said that his party will not sit for talks with the Government and will instead intensify its protests after the Dashain festival, reports Republica. He said "We will not stop the protests just because the Prime Minister wrote us a letter. We will intensify it instead. Until and unless the Madhes issues are resolved, it will not be possible to implement the new constitution and take the country toward prosperity. Although the protests have subsided due to the festive season, we are planning to intensify it immediately after the festival."
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October - 18 
Madhesi People’s Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) District General Secretary Mrigendra Kumar Singh Yadav and over two hundreds local leaders and cadres have given resignation from the party by giving up the ordinary membership of the party as well on
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Madhesi People’s Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D) District General Secretary Mrigendra Kumar Singh Yadav and over two hundreds local leaders and cadres have given resignation from the party by giving up the ordinary membership of the party as well on October 18, reports Republica. Organizing a press meet at his own residence in Rajbiraj town of Saptari District, General Secretary Yadav and other cadres announced their resignation from the party. He added that they decided to resign from the party as the party participated in the incumbent Government without formal decision in the party.
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October - 18 
The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on October 18 has begun work to enact 138 new laws and amend 315 existing laws to implement the new constitution. Around 110 federal laws, 22 provincial laws and six laws related to local bodies
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The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on October 18 has begun work to enact 138 new laws and amend 315 existing laws to implement the new constitution. Around 110 federal laws, 22 provincial laws and six laws related to local bodies will have to be enacted and around 315 existing laws will have to be amended to make them compatible with the new constitution, said Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Agni Prasad Kharel at a press meet organized by the Ministry. “As it is not possible to draft all the laws simultaneously, the ministry will prioritise them and the most essential laws will be drafted first. Since, the process of making provinces will take time, the related laws will be drafted later,” Kharel said. It will take minimum three years to draft and review all laws if there are no technical difficulties, said Bhesh Raj Sharma, secretary at the Ministry.
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October - 18 
Police arrested 46 leaders and cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Rangpur District on October 18 in connection with subversive activities
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Police arrested 46 leaders and cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Rangpur District on October 18 in connection with subversive activities
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October - 18 
Police on October 18 arrested two cadres of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Sirajganj District. The arrestees are Muhamad Motaleb Hossain (22) and Muahamad Hazrat Ali (33).
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Police on October 18 arrested two cadres of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Sirajganj District. The arrestees are Muhamad Motaleb Hossain (22) and Muahamad Hazrat Ali (33).
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October - 18 
Police on October 18 arrested two ICS cadres from Bakalia area in Chittagong city of Chittagong District for their alleged link with subversive activities. The arrestees were Mamunur Rahman, (27), former ICS president of Bakalia unit and Anisur Rahma
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Police on October 18 arrested two ICS cadres from Bakalia area in Chittagong city of Chittagong District for their alleged link with subversive activities. The arrestees were Mamunur Rahman, (27), former ICS president of Bakalia unit and Anisur Rahman (24).
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October - 18 
Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Wimal Weerawansa on October 18 charged that the Government was planning to produce former LTTE members, who are to be released from prisons in the near future, as witnesses against the armed forces for the procee
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Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Wimal Weerawansa on October 18 charged that the Government was planning to produce former LTTE members, who are to be released from prisons in the near future, as witnesses against the armed forces for the proceedings of the proposed Hybrid Court, reports Daily Mirror. The National Freedom Front (NFF) leader said “All arrangements are being done by the Maithri-Ranil coalition government to make our forces guilty as war criminals in the Hybrid War Crimes Court proceedings. Was this the change our people wanted and what they voted for?”
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October - 19 
A red alert has been sounded all over West Bengal during Durga Puja about possible terror attacks by various Islamist fundamentalist groups. The Indian Mujahideen (IM), Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and various other Bangladeshi outfits opera
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A red alert has been sounded all over West Bengal during Durga Puja about possible terror attacks by various Islamist fundamentalist groups. The Indian Mujahideen (IM), Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and various other Bangladeshi outfits operating in the State might resort to subversive activities during the festival, which started on October 19, intelligence agencies said. While vigil along the border is being stepped up, all police stations in border districts have been alerted to look out for Bangladeshi infiltrators trained by Islamist terror outfits to wreak havoc during the festive season and organise riots.
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October - 19 
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Coastal Security Group, C Sylendra Babu, who inspected the security arrangements in coastal areas in Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu said the vigil has been intensified, reports The Ti
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Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Coastal Security Group, C Sylendra Babu, who inspected the security arrangements in coastal areas in Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu said the vigil has been intensified, reports The Times of India on October 20. The Police force will get more advanced patrol vessels for surveillance, he said. He also said that out of 30 new marine Police stations announced by the State Government, 11 stations have started to function and the rest will become functional shortly. Subsequently, the strength of coastal security group is also increased from 200 personnel, he said.
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October - 19 
All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, are among several separatist leaders placed under house arrest in Srinagar . Curfew-like r
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All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, are among several separatist leaders placed under house arrest in Srinagar . Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in eight Police Station areas in Kashmir and several separatist leaders put under house in view of a strike called on October 19, to protest the death of a truck conductor Zahid, who was injured in Udhampur petrol bomb attack on October 9. Movements of people are restricted in Anantnag and Bijbehara Police Station areas in South Kashmir, a Police official said. Further, both factions of separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) have called for a shutdown in the Valley. A Kashmiri pandit organisation, Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti, Kashmir High Court Bar Association, traders’ bodies and transport union have extended support to the shutdown call.
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October - 19 
Fakrul Islam (32), a resident of Krishnai Badwan of Assam, was killed by suspected militants in Bajengdoba village in North Garo Hills Districts . The dead body of Islam was recovered from under Bajengdoba Police Station in East Garo Hills in the mor
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Fakrul Islam (32), a resident of Krishnai Badwan of Assam, was killed by suspected militants in Bajengdoba village in North Garo Hills Districts . The dead body of Islam was recovered from under Bajengdoba Police Station in East Garo Hills in the morning, Police said.
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October - 19 
Former Mizoram Chief Minister (CM) Zoramthanga on October 19, said the nationwide ceasefire agreement signed between the Myanmar government and the eight ethnic armed groups in Naypyidaw was meant, mainly to create a conducive atmosphere during the c
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Former Mizoram Chief Minister (CM) Zoramthanga on October 19, said the nationwide ceasefire agreement signed between the Myanmar government and the eight ethnic armed groups in Naypyidaw was meant, mainly to create a conducive atmosphere during the coming national election and also the first step towards initiating political-level talks, reports The Times of India. Zoramthanga said the Indian government's representative; National Security Adviser (NSA) AK Doval also signed the ceasefire agreement as witness. Zoramthanga was one of the people to broker peace deal between the ethnic-based Myanmar rebel groups and the Myanmarese government. "I did not directly participate in the talks as my main role was to create conducive atmosphere for parleys between the two sides," the Mizo National Front (MNF) chief said.
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October - 19 
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Gaikhangam on October 19 said there are more than 40 insurgent groups operating in the state, reports The Times of India. Speaking at the 124th Raising Day of Manipur Police in Imphal, he said the number of insurgen
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Manipur Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Gaikhangam on October 19 said there are more than 40 insurgent groups operating in the state, reports The Times of India. Speaking at the 124th Raising Day of Manipur Police in Imphal, he said the number of insurgent groups included factions and Manipur Police had earned a "great reputation" for dealing with the difficult situation like not only in trying to contain insurgency but also in the complex day-to-day law and order problem, a police department press release quoted him as saying. Referring to the militant groups, Gaikhangam said apart from the violence indulged in by underground outfits and their numerous frontal organizations, small groups of armed mercenaries were also resorting to kidnapping for ransom, extortion and other unlawful activities.
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October - 19 
Meanwhile, a team of Imphal West District Police commando arrested one active member of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Lamyanba Khuman namely Lourembam Dhiren Meitei alias Susil (40) of Touthong Khunou Lamsang while conducting search operation at
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Meanwhile, a team of Imphal West District Police commando arrested one active member of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Lamyanba Khuman namely Lourembam Dhiren Meitei alias Susil (40) of Touthong Khunou Lamsang while conducting search operation at Uripok Cheirap Court area on October 19, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of Police Dept said, investigation revealed that he had demanded INR 50,000 from BK Enterprises, Nagamapal in the name of KCP.
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October - 19 
NSCN-K staying out of the National Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) signed on October 15 between Myanmar and eight ethnic armed groups (EAGs), India feels it is a matter of time before Myanmar Army targets the outfit's headquarters in Taga in Myanmar Naga H
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NSCN-K staying out of the National Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) signed on October 15 between Myanmar and eight ethnic armed groups (EAGs), India feels it is a matter of time before Myanmar Army targets the outfit's headquarters in Taga in Myanmar Naga Hills (MNH), reports The Times of India on October 19. According to sources in the Indian intelligence establishment, the immunity that NSCN-K had enjoyed in Myanmar by virtue of its ceasefire arrangement with Yangon has ended as NCA, signed in Nay Pyi Taw, supersedes all previous ceasefire agreements. In fact, following NSCN-K's refusal to be part of the pact that requires all signatories to amalgamate their independent armed militias into regular army, Myanmar troops have launched punitive operations against the outfit's facilities in upper MNH. Two major bases at Ponyu and Langhting have been burnt down and a few weapons seized, driving out cadres to the forests and mountain hideouts. "The next target could be another major establishment at Yanching and NSCN-K headquarters in Taga," a senior intelligence official said. The official said NCA, for which India pushed hard from behind the scenes, was a win-win situation as it showcased India as a key player in establishing regional peace and helping its neighbours deal with ethnic conflicts.
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October - 19 
Police authorities have activated their Cyber Crime Cells all over Jammu and Kashmir with specific direction to keep strict vigil on online campaign launched by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfits to lure youth into the militanc
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Police authorities have activated their Cyber Crime Cells all over Jammu and Kashmir with specific direction to keep strict vigil on online campaign launched by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfits to lure youth into the militancy and other anti-national activities like stone pelting, hosting of flags etc., reports Daily Excelsior on October 19. The Cells would detect the campaigners, try to identify and nab them. “We have intercepted a number of online messages of the anti-national elements including militants of the LeT and HM in the recent past, which were aimed at facilitating recruitment of the youth into militancy and other undesirable activities like stone pelting, hoisting of flags, raising slogans etc. The practice needs to be curbed before more youth are lured by the anti-national elements,’’ sources said, adding the Police authorities have assigned the task to Cyber Crime Cells all over the State to watch such activities online 24×7, try to detect the militants and their agents and apprehend them to stop the campaign. “We have started our job and hopefully, we will be successful in curbing the menace of the militants online, which is new modus operandi being used by the two outfits—LeT and HM—to lure the youth into their cadre and ranks,’’ an officer, affiliated with the Cyber Crime Cell, said.
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October - 19 
Police on October 19 arrested six persons, suspected to have links with a Pakistan-based racket, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 210,000 from Gorchuk and Paltan Bazar areas in Guwahati, reports The Telegraph. Based on intell
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Police on October 19 arrested six persons, suspected to have links with a Pakistan-based racket, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 210,000 from Gorchuk and Paltan Bazar areas in Guwahati, reports The Telegraph. Based on intelligence reports, a joint team of the crime branch and city Police arrested Sudhir Sarkar, a resident of Chaipara village in Malda District (West Bengal), Paban Sarma from Kokrajhar, Pobitra Sonowal, Bastav Sonowal (both from Boragaon in Guwahati), Pradip Gogoi of Joypur in Dibrugarh and Ankur Borah from Bhakatgaon in Dibrugarh District.
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October - 19 
Reacting to the report published in one of Imphal’s local daily on October 15, both, Interlocutor for Naga Talks, R.N. Ravi and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) have categorically denied the existence of a docum
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Reacting to the report published in one of Imphal’s local daily on October 15, both, Interlocutor for Naga Talks, R.N. Ravi and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) have categorically denied the existence of a document consisting “NSCN-IM 50-point charter of demands”, purportedly to be tabled by NSCN-IM during the first round of meeting with the Government of India after signing of the August 3 ‘Framework Agreement’, reports Nagaland Post on October 18. Ravi termed the news report as “all false”, adding “no such demand has been made by NSCN-IM”. He termed the content in the so called 50-point charter of demands, as “a mischievous rumour”. Also, NSCN-IM emissary to collective leadership, V.S. Atem vehemently denied putting up any such demands before the Government of India. “We have not put up any demand. We are negotiating with government of India according to our rights. Why should we ask Government of India for mercy? We are asking them to recognize the rights of Nagas,” he asserted.
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October - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 19 in a raid in the jungle between villages Johohatu-Chandor in Khunti District, reports PTI. Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta said the SFs le
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 19 in a raid in the jungle between villages Johohatu-Chandor in Khunti District, reports PTI. Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta said the SFs led by Assistant Commandant of 133 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Pawan Kumar Gautam conducted the raid in the forest and arrested Moga Hasa, Sachin alias Deep Tuti, Birsa Munda, Mangra Munda and Dawud Nag. Seven others managed to escape along with firearms, he said adding that a country-made pistol, six live cartridges, letter pad, six mobile phones and a looted motorcycle seized from them.
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October - 19 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one of the two abducted villagers in Malkangiri District on October 19, who were reportedly were abducted from Mundaguda village under Mathili Police Station limits in the District
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one of the two abducted villagers in Malkangiri District on October 19, who were reportedly were abducted from Mundaguda village under Mathili Police Station limits in the District on October 16. Body of Dambaru Sagadia, one of two abducted villagers, was found with throat slit near the Kansariputa Chhak in the District. Mitrabhanu Mohapatra, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) said Maoist posters were seized from near the body. The other abducted villager, Sina Madhi was said to have escaped from the clutches of Maoists.
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October - 19 
The 48 hour bandh (general shut down strike) called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the killing of Khupneilal Neihsiel and ‘Central Administrative Officer’ of Kuki National Front (KNF) Robert Hesei Kipgen at Kadangband in Senapati Distric
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The 48 hour bandh (general shut down strike) called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the killing of Khupneilal Neihsiel and ‘Central Administrative Officer’ of Kuki National Front (KNF) Robert Hesei Kipgen at Kadangband in Senapati District on January28, over failure of the State Government to table the magisterial probe report within the stipulated three months time threw normal life in the hill Districts out of gear on the first day of the strike. The bandh was also total in Churachandpur District with the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Hmar Students Association (HSA) and Zomi Students Federation (ZSF) extending support. Meanwhile, Thadou Youth Association (TYA), General Head Quarters (GHQ) expressed their support to the JAC during its 48 hours total bandh, which began on October 18, midnight.
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October - 19 
Two troopers of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialised unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were injured when they stepped on a pressure bomb planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the
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Two troopers of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialised unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were injured when they stepped on a pressure bomb planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District on October 19. The troopers were returning to their base camp after carrying out an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the region. Earlier in the morning, a fierce gun fight broke out between SF personnel and Maoists when the former were cordoning off a forested patch near Chhote Tarrem village during their operation in Basaguda area. Later, 6-8 pipe bombs, pitthu (bags), Naxals posters, banners and other related materials were recovered, adds The Times of India.
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October - 19 
Another militant, identified as Uzair, was arrested from the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar on his return from Saudi Arabia on October 19, reports The News. He hailed from Shamozai village in Mardan District. The accused had attacked a
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Another militant, identified as Uzair, was arrested from the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar on his return from Saudi Arabia on October 19, reports The News. He hailed from Shamozai village in Mardan District. The accused had attacked a post of the security personnel in Swat District in 2009 and escaped abroad.
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October - 19 
At least 11 people, including two children, were killed and more than 20 were injured in a bomb blast that occurred inside a local city bus at Dukani Baba Chowk area on Sariab Road in provincial capital Quetta
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At least 11 people, including two children, were killed and more than 20 were injured in a bomb blast that occurred inside a local city bus at Dukani Baba Chowk area on Sariab Road in provincial capital Quetta
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October - 19 
FC personnel foiled a sabotage bid and defused five kilograms IED near Kachhi Canal area in Kachhi District on October 19
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FC personnel foiled a sabotage bid and defused five kilograms IED near Kachhi Canal area in Kachhi District on October 19
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October - 19 
Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal on October 19 said that there are threats at 992 extremely sensitive places and 2,150 majalis (congregation/gatherings) in Karachi, reports Daily Times. The Home Minister said that law and order situation in Sin
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Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal on October 19 said that there are threats at 992 extremely sensitive places and 2,150 majalis (congregation/gatherings) in Karachi, reports Daily Times. The Home Minister said that law and order situation in Sindh will be maintained at all costs and no one will be allowed to take law in hand or deteriorate peace and harmony in Province. Anwar Siyal presided over meetings of police officers of various districts, particularly Sukkur and Larkana division, after Karachi to review all security arrangements at sensitive places and law and order in province during Muharram. The meeting also urged upon the religious scholars of all sects and representatives of civil society and citizens to play their respective role for peace and brotherhood. Suhail disclosed that due to terrorism threats in province security high-alerted on 8th, 9th and 10th Muharram to avoid any untoward incident added that the religious sects should promote tolerance, peace, tranquility and unity of all sets of Muslims on the occasion. According to the Police deployment in Karachi about 26542 Police will be high alert to perform their duties, while 5724 will be responsible for patrolling and 18557 officials will be deployed in various areas during Muharram. The meeting told that about 9488 Police personals in Sukkur and 10791 in Larkana will be deployed on the occasion. Similarly, Police officials will perform their duties in Hyderabad about 6924 Police personals, 2276 in Mir Pur Khas and 7623 in Shaheed Benazir Abad (Nawabshah).
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October - 19 
The Counter Terrorism Department arrested a militant, identified as Mohammad Israel, from the General Bus Stand in provincial capital Peshawar on October 19, reported The News. According to the CTD, Mohammad Israel hailing from Taru Jabba in Nowshera
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The Counter Terrorism Department arrested a militant, identified as Mohammad Israel, from the General Bus Stand in provincial capital Peshawar on October 19, reported The News. According to the CTD, Mohammad Israel hailing from Taru Jabba in Nowshera District had introduced himself as the spokesperson for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)-Mohmand Agency Chapter, after the September 18, 2015, attack on the Pakistan Air Force camp in Badaber. Officials said the terrorist was held on the basis of information provided by the National Counter Terrorism Authority.
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October - 19 
Three Baloch Republican Army (BRA) militants were killed in an exchange of fire with the Frontier Corps during a search operation together in Tasp area of Panjgur District on October 19. An FC spokesperson said that they had recovered a light machine
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Three Baloch Republican Army (BRA) militants were killed in an exchange of fire with the Frontier Corps during a search operation together in Tasp area of Panjgur District on October 19. An FC spokesperson said that they had recovered a light machinegun, two sub-machineguns, two kilograms of explosives, a hand grenade, land mines, four motorcycles and a car during the search.
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October - 19 
Two FC officials, identified as Sepoy Sajjad and Naik Noorul Amin, were killed and six others were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Harnai District on October 19. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Two FC officials, identified as Sepoy Sajjad and Naik Noorul Amin, were killed and six others were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Harnai District on October 19. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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October - 19 
Two unidentified bullet riddled bodies were found dumped in Machrani area of Barkhan District on October 19. “The men were 30 and 50 years of age and they had each received more than 10 bullets,” said sources at the civil hospital in Barkhan.
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Two unidentified bullet riddled bodies were found dumped in Machrani area of Barkhan District on October 19. “The men were 30 and 50 years of age and they had each received more than 10 bullets,” said sources at the civil hospital in Barkhan.
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October - 19 
Unidentified militants blew up four power pylons in Aab-e-Gum area of Kachhi District (previously known as Bolan District) on October 19, disrupting power supply to five Districts in the Province.
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Unidentified militants blew up four power pylons in Aab-e-Gum area of Kachhi District (previously known as Bolan District) on October 19, disrupting power supply to five Districts in the Province.
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October - 19 
Tharu members of Parliament representing Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) have threatened to quit Parliament membership if the party does not address the concerns of the Tharu community, reports The Himalayan Times on October 19. Ther
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Tharu members of Parliament representing Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) have threatened to quit Parliament membership if the party does not address the concerns of the Tharu community, reports The Himalayan Times on October 19. There are eight Tharu Members of Parliament (MPs) from the party. “We have put forth three demands – include Tharu participation in the party’s decision making process; implement the principle of proportionate inclusion in political appointments and provide other opportunities and move ahead the process of amending the constitution to address concerns such as proportionate inclusion, making population the major basis while demarcating election constituencies and the issue of boundaries of provinces — before party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal,” said UCPN-M Parliament member Santa Kumar Tharu. If the concerns are not addressed, the Tharu UCPN-M MPs will resign from Parliament, he said.
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October - 19 
The Government on October 19 has constituted a five-member talks team headed by Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa to hold dialogue with the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), reports Republica. The committee formed as per the decision
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The Government on October 19 has constituted a five-member talks team headed by Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa to hold dialogue with the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), reports Republica. The committee formed as per the decision of the meeting of Council of Ministers comprises Minister for Law, Justice and Federal Affairs Agni Prasad Kharel, Minister for General Administration Rekha Sharma and Minister without Portfolio Ram Janam Chaudhary. One member from the major opposition Nepali Congress (NC) will be included in the committee.
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October - 19 
Police on October 19 arrested two activists of JeI from Terkhalia area in Rajshahi District. The arrestees are Amzad Uddin Mondol (42) and Zilur Rahman (55). Police said that they were absconding in some violence cases.
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Police on October 19 arrested two activists of JeI from Terkhalia area in Rajshahi District. The arrestees are Amzad Uddin Mondol (42) and Zilur Rahman (55). Police said that they were absconding in some violence cases.
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October - 19 
Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) on October 19 in an email threatened the media with dire consequences if they do not sack female employees from their organizations. “Since the Islamic Sharia views working of women outside their homes without purdah as p
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Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) on October 19 in an email threatened the media with dire consequences if they do not sack female employees from their organizations. “Since the Islamic Sharia views working of women outside their homes without purdah as punishable offense their employers are guilty to the same degree. We are urging the media to release their women from their jobs. From now on, our instruction is the law and if you [the media] do not follow the way of Islam, the outcome will be dreadful. The towering building will come crumbling down to the ground and your heads to the feet of the soldiers of Islam,” said the email bearing the address
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. The letter was sent from the head office, Chittagong, Bangladesh. One Abdullah Bin Selim sent the email, claiming to be publicity coordinator of the ABT.
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October - 19 
Police arrested five activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Dakkhin Rajarampur village in Senbag sub-District of Noakhali District . The arrestees are Mohammad Masud (28), Mohammad Enayet (30), Jahirul Islam (28), Saiful Islam (30) and Abul Bashar (
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Police arrested five activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Dakkhin Rajarampur village in Senbag sub-District of Noakhali District . The arrestees are Mohammad Masud (28), Mohammad Enayet (30), Jahirul Islam (28), Saiful Islam (30) and Abul Bashar (28). Police said that they were holding a secret meeting and planning to carry out subversive activities to hinder the execution of JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed.
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October - 19 
Police arrested seven cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from different areas of Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District on October 19 in connection with cases filed for subversive activities, report
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Police arrested seven cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from different areas of Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District on October 19 in connection with cases filed for subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Shawkat Akbar Sepu (35), Abdullah Al Faruk (35), Jashim Uddin Bhuiyan (45), Tajul Islam (47), Belal Hossain (34), Nurul Alam (26), and Mohamad Mujib (20).fI
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October - 19 
The Joint Opposition on October 19 conducted a forum against the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) report at Viharamahedevi Park in Colombo, reports Daily News. Politicians, including Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Vasu
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The Joint Opposition on October 19 conducted a forum against the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) report at Viharamahedevi Park in Colombo, reports Daily News. Politicians, including Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Vasudeva Nanayakkara were present.
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October - 20 
A combined team of District Police commando Thoubal and 22 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one active over ground worker of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Yumnam Homenkumar Singh alias Inao (42) of Langmeidong Maning Leikai, while conduct
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A combined team of District Police commando Thoubal and 22 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one active over ground worker of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Yumnam Homenkumar Singh alias Inao (42) of Langmeidong Maning Leikai, while conducting frisking and checking in Waikhong bazar area in Thoubal District on October 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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October - 20 
A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) arrested three Maoists from a forest close to Jaggavaram village falling under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District, reports The Pioneer on October 21. The arrested w
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A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) arrested three Maoists from a forest close to Jaggavaram village falling under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District, reports The Pioneer on October 21. The arrested were identified as Kalmu Joga (20), Kalmu Sanna (45) and Sodi Hinga (35). During the course of interrogation, the trio admitted of being active in the outfit as Janmilitia (people’s militia) members.
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October - 20 
A powerful bomb exploded in the front courtyard of the residence of ruling Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Karam Thamkishore at Kiyamgei under Irilbung Police Station of Imphal East District in the night of October 20. There was no repo
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A powerful bomb exploded in the front courtyard of the residence of ruling Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Karam Thamkishore at Kiyamgei under Irilbung Police Station of Imphal East District in the night of October 20. There was no report of any human casualty in the blast. The MLA told reporters that there was no specific threat from any underground groups on him while saying that he has no knowledge of the motive behind the bomb attack.
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October - 20 
A team of District Police commando Imphal West conducted cordon and search operation in Langol Tarung area in Imphal West District and arrested three active members of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), identified
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A team of District Police commando Imphal West conducted cordon and search operation in Langol Tarung area in Imphal West District and arrested three active members of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), identified as Wichambou Newmai alias Hitler (30), Kadian alias David Gangmei (40) and Riamei Keinebuan alias Abon (42), all native of Tamenglong District. Incriminating articles were seized from their possession, reports The Sangai Express.
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October - 20 
Army on October 20, said it was well prepared and focused towards preventing any untoward incident and will not allow the militant attacks to succeed just as it had thwarted all such attacks in the past and neutralized the militants successfully, rep
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Army on October 20, said it was well prepared and focused towards preventing any untoward incident and will not allow the militant attacks to succeed just as it had thwarted all such attacks in the past and neutralized the militants successfully, reports Daily Excelsior. “We are prepared to deal with any kind of situation. We have put necessary mechanism in place to ensure that the militants don’t succeed in their designs. We have not allowed the militants to succeed in their designs anywhere, be it Dinanagar in Gurdaspur or any other place,” General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Jammu based Tiger Division, Major General Sanjeev Narain said, on the sidelines of a sport function in Jammu. “We are aware of the prevailing situation and how the situation has been and all I would say is that we are well prepared and focused towards preventing any untoward incident,” Major General Narain said.
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October - 20 
As many as 598 foreigners were arrested for illegally crossing the International Border (IB) and entering Mizoram during 2010-15, State Home Minister R Lalzirliana informed the Assembly on October 20, reports The Assam Tribune. In a written reply to
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As many as 598 foreigners were arrested for illegally crossing the International Border (IB) and entering Mizoram during 2010-15, State Home Minister R Lalzirliana informed the Assembly on October 20, reports The Assam Tribune. In a written reply to a question from Lalruatkima of the Mizo National Front (MNF), Lalzirliana said that the arrested foreigners were convicted by local courts and deported to their respective countries after completion of their sentences. He said that the illegal infiltrators entered Mizoram primarily for business purposes. The protection of boundary and cross-border intrusion is handled by the Border Security Force (BSF) under the Government of India and it did not appear the illegal intrusion was due to negligence, he added. The largest number of 228 foreigners, according to the Home Minister, was arrested in 2010, while only 13 foreigners were arrested during this year till August. No refugees from foreign countries were reported during the last six years, he said. Sandwiched between Myanmar and Bangladesh, Mizoram shares a 722-kilometre along the IB with the two countries. Lalzirliana said that 4,426 foreigners visited the State during the same period, and that the Protected Area Permit (PAP), restricting visits by foreigners to Mizoram and other scheduled areas in the country, was relaxed in the last five years. In another reply, the Home Minister said that 5,305 non-tribals were arrested and convicted for staying in the State without valid Inner Line Permits (ILPs) during the last six months and were deported to the neighbouring States.
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October - 20 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have yet again abducted another person in Malkangiri District on October 20, reports The New Indian Express. The victim, Bhima Podiami, a resident of Gandhipadar village under Mathili Police Station
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have yet again abducted another person in Malkangiri District on October 20, reports The New Indian Express. The victim, Bhima Podiami, a resident of Gandhipadar village under Mathili Police Station limits, was a militia with the CPI-Maoist but had surrendered before Police in 2013. A group of 30 armed Maoists arrived at Gandhipadar village at around 11 pm and dragged Bhima out of his house at gun-point. Later, they took him to the nearby forest, sources said.
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October - 20 
East Garo Hills Police on October 20, arrested two cadres of the Achik Jatna Remikkangipa Kotok (AJRK), identified as Darmen Marak (32), and his accomplice Ali Hussain (37) from the former’s residence in Mendipathar in East Garo Hills District, repor
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East Garo Hills Police on October 20, arrested two cadres of the Achik Jatna Remikkangipa Kotok (AJRK), identified as Darmen Marak (32), and his accomplice Ali Hussain (37) from the former’s residence in Mendipathar in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Acting on a tip off the Police team arrested the duo who is involved in a number of crimes, the latest being the murder of one Soripod Ali from Krishnai Part I village of Assam at Khosichora near Bajengdoba. “No arms were seized from their possession,” said Sub Inspector B M Momin from Mendipathar Police Station.
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October - 20 
Gadchiroli Police of Maharashtra recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a secret Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump in the forest of Tonder near Damrancha under Jimulgatta Sub-Division earlier this week in South Gadchiroli, repo
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Gadchiroli Police of Maharashtra recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a secret Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump in the forest of Tonder near Damrancha under Jimulgatta Sub-Division earlier this week in South Gadchiroli, reports The Times of India on October 21. The firearms recovered included one bharmar rifle, one country made revolver, 15 cartridges of .303 rifle, 30 of SLR and 12 rounds of another local type. Material used for triggering Improvised Explosive Devises (IED) blasts, Maoist literature, banners and pamphlets were also recovered.
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October - 20 
In what could be a setback for the Naga peace accord, some cadres of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) - a faction which is part of the ceasefire accord - have decided to rejoin the Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-
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In what could be a setback for the Naga peace accord, some cadres of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) - a faction which is part of the ceasefire accord - have decided to rejoin the Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) alleging that the Indian Government and other Naga signatories to the pact were “playing dirty politics” by targeting them, reports Morung Express on October 20. A senior member of NSCN-R alleged that their cadres were being continuously arrested by the Assam Rifles (AR) on “false charges of drugs trafficking and extortion”. He said its cadres are also being nabbed by the Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U), which run a parallel Government in Nagaland, on cooked-up charges drug trafficking and extortion. “Due to the continuous torture and assault at the hands of security forces and NSCN-IM and NSCN-U, some of our cadres have decided to cross the border (into Myanmar) and again join NSCN-K. Though we are trying to prevent it, but if it happens due to the bias against us, we cannot be blamed,” an unnamed cadre said. Sources have also confirmed that the top brass of the NSCN-K have welcomed the move, calling it a “reunion”.
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October - 20 
One suspected cadre of the United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) was killed in an encounter with troops of 27 Assam Rifles (AR) at Khulbung village under Tousem sub-division of Tamenglong District on October 20, reports The Sangai Express. The decease
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One suspected cadre of the United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) was killed in an encounter with troops of 27 Assam Rifles (AR) at Khulbung village under Tousem sub-division of Tamenglong District on October 20, reports The Sangai Express. The deceased militant is suspected to be one Lalgin from Barak Circle. One AK-rifle was recovered from the slain cadre, Police informed.
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October - 20 
Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), could make an attempt to create trouble in Punjab, Central intelligence agencies had warned the Punjab Government at least a fortnight before the crisis over desecration of Sikh scrip
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Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), could make an attempt to create trouble in Punjab, Central intelligence agencies had warned the Punjab Government at least a fortnight before the crisis over desecration of Sikh scriptures erupted, reports NDTV on October 21. According to the report, a letter sent by a senior Punjab Police officer to all District officers, citing inputs from Intelligence Bureau's Amritsar unit and advising them to take necessary steps. The letter, dated October 1 talked about an attempt by the ISI to send a group of terrorists trained in Sikh manners and customs to create trouble in the state. The letter said a group of 15-20 militants from Pakistan - who had undergone arms training under 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Sayeed - had been trained in "Sikh traditions and Gurmukhi script at Pakistan's Gurudwara Sahib for about two months". Their trainer was Ranjeet Singh, the Chief of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), it added. However, despite the advance information, protests seared Punjab over the acts of desecration, plunging the Akali-BJP Government into the worst crisis of its nine-year rule.
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October - 20 
Police are on their toes in the State, including Guwahati, so as to ensure that the ongoing festive season passes of peacefully, reports The Sentinel Assam on October 20. Report said that the Police have to go an extra mile with the deployment of par
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Police are on their toes in the State, including Guwahati, so as to ensure that the ongoing festive season passes of peacefully, reports The Sentinel Assam on October 20. Report said that the Police have to go an extra mile with the deployment of paramilitary forces and its reserved forces, keeping an eye on the sense of communal intolerance wafting across the country. These apart, according to a top-level Police official, during such festivals insurgent groups like the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) are on the lookout for soft targets. “We’re ready to face every eventuality. We keep in touch with the district administrations. Special watch is being maintained in places like Dhubri, Hojai in Nagaon, Barpeta, Barak Valley etc., where the possibilities communal uprising are always high,” he said.
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October - 20 
Police arrested a militant of newly founded Rajesh Chorky faction of United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV), identified as Torasen Riang alias Jhon Chorky from Joynagar area in Nagaon District on October 20, reports The Sentinel Assam. Polic
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Police arrested a militant of newly founded Rajesh Chorky faction of United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV), identified as Torasen Riang alias Jhon Chorky from Joynagar area in Nagaon District on October 20, reports The Sentinel Assam. Police recovered one AK 47 and 6 live rounds of bullets from his possession. Police sources said that during interrogation the accused revealed that he was formerly a cadre of Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and surrendered in the year 2006. But, he was now a member of the newly founded Rajesh Chorky faction of ULFBV. Rajesh Chorky is the ‘chief finance secretary’ of the barely 3 month old ULFBV. At time of apprehension, Torasen Riang was badly assaulted by the local public. He had come to the area for collecting money from the locals to carry out subversive activities of the terror outfit.
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October - 20 
Police on October 20 arrested two persons, Timon Fanso and Joysing Dey, for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of Hiranya Bora, assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Diphu Police station in Karbi Anglong District, two months ago, reports The Tele
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Police on October 20 arrested two persons, Timon Fanso and Joysing Dey, for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of Hiranya Bora, assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Diphu Police station in Karbi Anglong District, two months ago, reports The Telegraph. However, Bora is still untraced.
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October - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 20 recovered three powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Sukma District, reports The Hindu. A joint team of SFs recovered the explosives,
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 20 recovered three powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Sukma District, reports The Hindu. A joint team of SFs recovered the explosives, weighing 20 kg each, while carrying out an anti-Maoist operation under Kistaram Police Station area of the District.
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October - 20 
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on October 20 arrested a wanted man, identified as Gulam Zafar Gulam Husain Sheikh (50) from Hyderabad (Telangana) in connection with 2003 alleged 'jihadi conspiracy” case, reports The Indian Express. Gulam Husa
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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on October 20 arrested a wanted man, identified as Gulam Zafar Gulam Husain Sheikh (50) from Hyderabad (Telangana) in connection with 2003 alleged 'jihadi conspiracy” case, reports The Indian Express. Gulam Husain Sheikh, originally from Ahmedabad (Gujarat), was evading the law for the past 12 years. He is also alleged to have played a role in the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Haren Pandya. According to ATS officials, Gulam Husain Sheikh was reportedly “hiding” at IAS colony in Hakim Pet in Hyderabad since 2003. Officials said that Sheikh is an accused in the “jihadi or Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) conspiracy” case which was allegedly hatched to avenge 2002 post-Godhra riots with the help of Pakistan-based terrorist organisations such as Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) among others. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Himanshu Shukla said that Sheikh is accused of supplying bullets and weapons to co-accused involved in Haren Pandya murder case.
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October - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 20 arrested a suspect, identified as Purshottam Kesri, in a fake currency case from Trikampura area of Surat District, reports The Times of India. NIA sources said they had taken over the investigat
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 20 arrested a suspect, identified as Purshottam Kesri, in a fake currency case from Trikampura area of Surat District, reports The Times of India. NIA sources said they had taken over the investigation of a case relating to recovery of fake Indian currency notes (FICN) bearing a face value of INR 10 lac from Murshidabad in West Bengal. "During investigations, the name of Uttam Kumar Sinha came to light after which he was arrested from Dhanbad in Jharkhand on October 18," said an NIA official. NIA sources said during Sinha's primary interrogation, it came to light that his accomplice Purshottam Kesri was hiding in Surat. NIA dispatched a team to Surat and arrested Kesri with the help of Surat Crime Branch from Trikampura in Surat. "Sinha is supposed to be the kingpin of the fake currency racket and his gang was instrumental in dispatching fake currency notes worth more than Rs 4 crore to parts of the country," said an NIA official. According to NIA sources, Kesri is an important associate of Sinha and was a key person in despatching the fake currency notes. NIA officials said the modus operandi of the gang was to dispatch fake currency by couriers disguised as laboures and masons and in turn received payments through cash deposits from states like Gujarat, Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
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October - 20 
Troops of Jwalamukhi Battalion of Senapati Brigade under Red Shield Division arrested a militant of the Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N), identified as Inao alias Jiten (46) of Khagempali Huidrom Leikai, in an operation carried out
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Troops of Jwalamukhi Battalion of Senapati Brigade under Red Shield Division arrested a militant of the Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N), identified as Inao alias Jiten (46) of Khagempali Huidrom Leikai, in an operation carried out from Mayang Langjing in Imphal West District on October 20, reports The Sangai Express. Jiten, reportedly involved in extorting money and nefarious activities, was arrested along with a demand letter of KCP, one mobile and two SIM cards.
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October - 20 
According to Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), the incidents of targeted killings, both on political and apolitical grounds, in Karachi have dropped by 63 percent while sectarian killings also went down by 28 percent until the third quarter
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According to Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), the incidents of targeted killings, both on political and apolitical grounds, in Karachi have dropped by 63 percent while sectarian killings also went down by 28 percent until the third quarter of this year, reported Daily Times. According to the statistics compiled by the HRCP, a significant decrease in the number of targeted killings, on apolitical, political and sectarian grounds has been recorded. Moreover, the casualties of Policemen also decreased by about 39 per cent. In the last nine months, 208 people with no political affiliation were killed as compared to 568 last year, showing a decrease of 63 percent. Similarly, the number of people killed with political affiliation this year was 40, as compared to 107 in the corresponding period last year, showing a decline of 63 percent in the number of incidents. Sectarian killings also showed a declining trend with 69 people shot dead in the nine months of this year as compared to 97 in the corresponding period of 2014.
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October - 20 
Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry while speaking on a television channel on October 20 said that Pakistan is fully capable of answering any aggression from India as it has developed ‘short-range tactical nuclear weapons’, reports The News. He sa
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Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry while speaking on a television channel on October 20 said that Pakistan is fully capable of answering any aggression from India as it has developed ‘short-range tactical nuclear weapons’, reports The News. He said that Pakistan was ready for a nuclear weapon race with its South Asian rival and ruled out any deal or compromise on the country’s nuclear program. Chaudhry said Pakistan knew how to show India the right path as it has developed small tactical nukes to convert any ‘adventure into misadventure’.
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October - 20 
The Sindh Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) published seventh edition of its Red Book containing list and details of the most wanted terrorists, including the names of eight accused involved in the May 13, 2015, Safoora Goth massacre tragedy, report
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The Sindh Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) published seventh edition of its Red Book containing list and details of the most wanted terrorists, including the names of eight accused involved in the May 13, 2015, Safoora Goth massacre tragedy, reports The News, quoting TV host Shahzeb Khanzada on October 20. The Anti-terrorism Department announced PKR 0.8 million rewards on capture or providing on information about each of these terrorists. Syed Arifeen said the CTD published the seventh edition of the Red Book after a period of two years. The book has two parts containing 92 names. The first part has the names of 67 while the second has the names of 25 terrorists. The first name in the Red Book is Moti-ur-Rahman alias Abd-ul-Samad of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) and al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The head money for Moti-ur-Rahman is RPK 11 million. This man remained involved in attack on the president (Pervez Musharraf) and a number of other terror acts. He is, at present, hiding in the tribal areas of Pakistan or Afghanistan. The LeJis now divided; one of the two groups is headed by Ata-ur-Rahman alias Naeem Bukhari, while the other is headed by Rizwan alias Arif Chotoo. The head money for both of them is PKR 5 million and PKR 2.5 million respectively.
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October - 20 
Two militants, identified as Yaseen Wahab and Mobeen, were killed in an exchange of fire with Police and Security Forces (SFs) during a raid in Tajazai village within the jurisdiction of Ghaznikhel Police Station in Lakki Marwat District on October 2
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Two militants, identified as Yaseen Wahab and Mobeen, were killed in an exchange of fire with Police and Security Forces (SFs) during a raid in Tajazai village within the jurisdiction of Ghaznikhel Police Station in Lakki Marwat District on October 20, reported The News. An unnamed Police Official said that Yaseen Wahab was a hardcore militant and he was wanted by Police in 33 different cases, including those relating to terrorism and kidnapping. “He was a sign of terror in the area and would now be able to take a sigh of relief,” he said, adding, “To bring Yaseen Wahab into the clutches of law either dead or alive was a tough challenge for police.”
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October - 20 
Two Policemen, identified as Safar Muhammad and Abdullah, were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at the check post on Boghra Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on October 20, reports The Express Tribune. District Police Offic
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Two Policemen, identified as Safar Muhammad and Abdullah, were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at the check post on Boghra Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on October 20, reports The Express Tribune. District Police Officer (DPO) Asad Khan Nasir said thar armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire at a police check-post in Chaman, killing two personnel instantly. Nasir said that it could be an act of targeted killing.
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October - 20 
Unidentified militants killed a Police Head Constable on Sariab Road in Quetta on October 20
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Unidentified militants killed a Police Head Constable on Sariab Road in Quetta on October 20
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October - 20 
Young Baloch Tiger (YBT) claimed responsibility for October 19, 2015, bomb blast on a passenger bus Quetta that had killed 11 people, reported Dawn. Speaking on behalf of the outfit, one Berg Baloch said, “Our man was shifting explosive material to t
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Young Baloch Tiger (YBT) claimed responsibility for October 19, 2015, bomb blast on a passenger bus Quetta that had killed 11 people, reported Dawn. Speaking on behalf of the outfit, one Berg Baloch said, “Our man was shifting explosive material to target some other place during which it exploded in the local bus,” he said, adding, "the man carrying the explosives also died in the blast."
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October - 20 
Government talks team headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa held the first talk with the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on October 20, reports Republica. The Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) Chairman M
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Government talks team headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa held the first talk with the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on October 20, reports Republica. The Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) Chairman Mahanth Thakur and Hridayesh Tripathi inquired of the mandate of the Government team and insisted on resolving the issue of the delineation of provincial borders during renewed negotiations. The meeting ended with the decision to sit again for another round of talk as UDMF dialogue team members Laxman Karna and Lal Bahadur Raut among other members are outside of the capital city. The negotiations will start again after the UDMF dialogue team members regroup
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October - 20 
Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula on October 20 said that if there were any defects in the new constitution it could be corrected through political consensus, reports Republica. Sitaula claimed that the constitution had ad
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Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula on October 20 said that if there were any defects in the new constitution it could be corrected through political consensus, reports Republica. Sitaula claimed that the constitution had addressed the rights of all the communities. As the constitution is progressive the reasonable demands can be incorporated through amendment, Sitaula added. He further said the federal modality, provision on citizenship and the form of governance were the best. It is the duty of all the political parties to nurture the constitution in its nascent stage, he stressed.
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October - 20 
Maxwell Paranagama Commission tabled in Parliament on October 20 found that the principal reason for the loss of civilian life during the final phase of the war was the hostage taking and use of human shields by the LTTE, reports Daily News. The Comm
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Maxwell Paranagama Commission tabled in Parliament on October 20 found that the principal reason for the loss of civilian life during the final phase of the war was the hostage taking and use of human shields by the LTTE, reports Daily News. The Commission has also found out that it was the LTTE who killed majority of Tamil civilians during the last 12 hours of the final stage of the war. The Commission rejected the suggestion that civilians were either targeted directly or indiscriminately by the Army as a part of an alleged genocidal plan.
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October - 20 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on October 20 tabled the resolution adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as well as the Udalagama and Paranagama Commission Reports in Parliament, reports Colombo Page. The Prime Minister had
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on October 20 tabled the resolution adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as well as the Udalagama and Paranagama Commission Reports in Parliament, reports Colombo Page. The Prime Minister had earlier said that the Government will debate on the UNHRC resolution after tabling the reports. The report of Maxwell Paranagama, deals with issues related to violation of the International Humanitarian Law or War Crimes allegedly committed by both parties and the recommendations to prevent a repetition. The report of the commission headed by retired justice Nissanka Udalagama probes the killings of 17 NGO workers just months before the commencement of the final phase of war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2006 and the killing of five students in Trincomalee.
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October - 21 
A hardcore militant of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), identified as Dipak Bora alias Bikram Asom was killed by Security Forces (SFs) on October 21 at Uttar Borpukhuri village under Kalaigaon Police Station in Udalgu
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A hardcore militant of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), identified as Dipak Bora alias Bikram Asom was killed by Security Forces (SFs) on October 21 at Uttar Borpukhuri village under Kalaigaon Police Station in Udalguri District, The Sentinel. According to report, Killed militant joined the banned outfit in 2000 and served as a ‘self-styled sergeant major’ of the outfit. He was considered to be one of the hardcore militant after the killing of ULFA leader Bosa Singh in 2010. The Darrang Police earlier had announced a cash reward of INR 2 lakh for providing information about Dipak Bora. A laptop containing vital information of the outfit, two pistols along with several rounds of ammunitions, several cellular phones with SIM cards were also recovered from his possession. The slain militant was reportedly involved several killing.
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October - 21 
Asserting that Pakistan has not dismantled terror infrastructure which was still intact across the border, the Border Security Force (BSF) said on October 21, that it was closely monitoring the movement along Jammu frontier, reports The Hindu. “The t
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Asserting that Pakistan has not dismantled terror infrastructure which was still intact across the border, the Border Security Force (BSF) said on October 21, that it was closely monitoring the movement along Jammu frontier, reports The Hindu. “The terror infrastructure is intact across the border. That has not been dismantled. We are carefully examining every activity across the border line and will take appropriate action whatever action is required to be taken,” Inspector General (IG), BSF, Jammu Frontier, Rakesh Sharma told reporters in Jammu. The IG was replying to a question about cross-border activities along the border and situation along the International Border (IB) since the Director General-level talks between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers in New Delhi from September 9-12. “As the reports indicate terrorists are still active and available on the launching pads across in Pakistan,” he added. “We do not lower our guards. We keep a very close watch on the activities across the border and surveillance is kept throughout the day and night. Infiltration can be attempted any time by the people across and we are prepared to foil them,” he added.
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October - 21 
Expressing anguish over the lynching and murder of truck driver Zahid Rasool Bhat for rumors of beef consumption on October 18, 2015, the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Mehmood Shah said on October 21 that India’s oppression and tyranny were hitting t
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Expressing anguish over the lynching and murder of truck driver Zahid Rasool Bhat for rumors of beef consumption on October 18, 2015, the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Mehmood Shah said on October 21 that India’s oppression and tyranny were hitting their limits and Modi Government was giving patronage to the Hindu fanatics, reports Greater Kashmir. In a statement, Shah said that the treatment meted out to Muslims across India and in areas under its control was “unacceptable”. He also condemned the thrashing of separatist leaders like Yasin Malik, Shabir Ahmad Dar, Ahsan Untoo and others. Shah in the statement took strong exception of the silence maintained by international human rights organization over the situation of Muslims in India. He said that unless Muslims can’t stand up for themselves, nobody else can come to their rescue. He urged separatist leadership to think beyond traditional Hartal politics and lead the nation through innovative programs.
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October - 21 
In a search operation along BT Road in front of Gambhir Singh Shopping Arcade on October 21, a combined team of District Police commando Imphal East and West arrested one Sagolshem Joychandra Singh (49) of Lairikyekbam Leikai in Salan Leirak in Impha
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In a search operation along BT Road in front of Gambhir Singh Shopping Arcade on October 21, a combined team of District Police commando Imphal East and West arrested one Sagolshem Joychandra Singh (49) of Lairikyekbam Leikai in Salan Leirak in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he had involved in extortion of money from general public and demanded huge amount of money from various private agencies by disguising himself as a member of one of the valley based UG outfits.
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October - 21 
Jenchui Kamei alias Khanghaimngam Pou, ‘Army chief’ of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), arrested by a joint team of Indian Army and Assam Police at Hatigoan in Guwahati city (Assam) on October 21, was brought to Imphal by a team of Manipur Police on O
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Jenchui Kamei alias Khanghaimngam Pou, ‘Army chief’ of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), arrested by a joint team of Indian Army and Assam Police at Hatigoan in Guwahati city (Assam) on October 21, was brought to Imphal by a team of Manipur Police on October 30, reports Nagaland Post. Jenchui was produced in a local court and remanded to Police custody for further investigation.
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October - 21 
Maoists are planning to make fresh recruitments, especially targeting the age group of 12-year-olds and above as they are running short of manpower in Assam, according to sources in the Security Forces (SFs), reports The Assam Tribune on October 20.
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Maoists are planning to make fresh recruitments, especially targeting the age group of 12-year-olds and above as they are running short of manpower in Assam, according to sources in the Security Forces (SFs), reports The Assam Tribune on October 20. The Maoists have chosen the festival season to scout for youths from tea garden areas and ethnic groups in the tea belt for recruiting them into the insurgent fold, the sources said. They are also planning to recruit youths through their allies by sending details through WhatsApp about the youths’ education, family background and location, the sources added. According to sources, though the recruitment drive started a year back, the process has now been speeded up due to shortage of manpower in the Maoist camps as two batches after their 18-month training in Jharkhand and Odisha are ready to arrive by January 2016. In the belt along the Brahmaputra, short documentary films are loaded in 1GB/2GB mobile handsets so that the impressionable boys of age 12 to 13 years are influenced and brainwashed to join the Naxalite movement, said the sources. The seven Upper Assam Districts of Dhemaji, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar and Golaghat have borders with neighbouring hill States, while the belt along the river is a breeding ground for Naxal activities, the sources mentioned.
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October - 21 
One militant was killed and three army personnel were injured on October 21 (today) in an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Baramulla District, reports Indian Express. “Security forces surrounded a house in Bongam village of Ta
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One militant was killed and three army personnel were injured on October 21 (today) in an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Baramulla District, reports Indian Express. “Security forces surrounded a house in Bongam village of Tangmarg tehsil (revenue unit) following specific information about a group of militants hiding inside,” a Police officer said.
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October - 21 
The MI-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF), deployed in the Communist Party of India-Maoist(CPI-Maoist)-hit Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, would now open fire in self-defence when attacked by the insurgents, reported The Hindu on October 22
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The MI-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF), deployed in the Communist Party of India-Maoist(CPI-Maoist)-hit Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, would now open fire in self-defence when attacked by the insurgents, reported The Hindu on October 22 (today). The MI-17s are primarily used in rescue operations. “During some of these operations, the Maoists fired on the helicopters. To deal with this situation, senior police and IAF officers have decided to evolve a new strategy,” said a statement from the Chhattisgarh Police Headquarters. According to an unnamed officer in Bastar, the choppers have been authorised to fire in retaliation for a long time. “But they are reluctant. It’s difficult to understand what stops them. The armed commandos on the chopper must retaliate when the Maoists attack them. But there have been times when Maoists in civilian clothes attacked the choppers but the gunners failed to retaliate,” said the officer.
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October - 21 
At least 25 kilograms of explosive material, including 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 15 detonators and two cell phones, were recovered from prayer leader Maulvi Ehsan’s room during a raid in a mosque in Charsadda District on October 21, rep
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At least 25 kilograms of explosive material, including 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 15 detonators and two cell phones, were recovered from prayer leader Maulvi Ehsan’s room during a raid in a mosque in Charsadda District on October 21, reports Dawn police said. Ehsan, an Afghan national living in Umarzai area of the District was not present at the time of the raid. However, area residents claimed that he had been picked up by intelligence personnel a few days ago.
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October - 21 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled a terror bid and arrested two terrorists, recovered arms and hand grenades from their possession in Phase VII of Hayatabad in provincial capital Peshawar. CTD recovered the locally manufactured bombs, four ha
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled a terror bid and arrested two terrorists, recovered arms and hand grenades from their possession in Phase VII of Hayatabad in provincial capital Peshawar. CTD recovered the locally manufactured bombs, four hand grenades, two pistols, hundreds of rounds and walkie talkie from their possession. The detained terrorists were involved in more than 20 terrorist attacks on Imamia Mosque, Police and security forces.
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October - 21 
Four militants were killed in a Police encounter during a search operation in Swabi District on October 21, reported Dawn. The militants were identified as Abbas (Swabi), Muhammad Zeb (Mohmand Agency, FATA), Liaquat and Hazrat Bilal (Peshawar). Distr
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Four militants were killed in a Police encounter during a search operation in Swabi District on October 21, reported Dawn. The militants were identified as Abbas (Swabi), Muhammad Zeb (Mohmand Agency, FATA), Liaquat and Hazrat Bilal (Peshawar). District Police Officer (DPO) Swabi Javed Iqbal Wazir said that during the operation, a group of around 30 militants opened fire on the Police party. Police responded with retaliatory firing, and subsequently four militants were killed during the ensuing encounter. The other militants managed to flee.
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October - 21 
The Government and the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) held second round of talks on October 21, reports The Himalayan Times. The talks, however, ended each side calling the other to be more accommodative. Minister for General Administration a
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The Government and the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) held second round of talks on October 21, reports The Himalayan Times. The talks, however, ended each side calling the other to be more accommodative. Minister for General Administration and a member of the Government talk’s team, Rekha Sharma said “They said the situation will ease once the issue of the delineation of the border of the federal provinces is settled whereas we requested them to put on hold all the programmes of protests, adopting the middle path.” On October 19, the Government had constituted its talk’s team under the convenorship of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamal Thapa. The Government talk’s team had held first round of talks with the Front on October 20.
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October - 21 
Two cadres of Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) were killed and three others injured in a gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Maisha area of Hugra sub-District in Tangail District on October 21, reports New Age. The deceased were identifi
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Two cadres of Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) were killed and three others injured in a gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Maisha area of Hugra sub-District in Tangail District on October 21, reports New Age. The deceased were identified as Akbar Hossain (45) and Manu Miah (35). RAB said that three other cadres were injured in the gunfight. RAB also recovered one foreign-made pistol, one shutter gun, two rounds of bullet and some shells from the scene.
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October - 21 
President Maithripala Sirisena during a meeting with a group of representatives of the World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit on October 21 at his official residence, seeks assistance from the religious leaders for reconciliation program, reports
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President Maithripala Sirisena during a meeting with a group of representatives of the World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit on October 21 at his official residence, seeks assistance from the religious leaders for reconciliation program, reports Colombo Page. He said "Assistance from all religious leaders is essential to accomplish the program carried out by the government to build peace and reconciliation among different communities in Sri Lanka."
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October - 22 
Maoist couple carrying cash reward on their heads, on October 22, surrendered along with weapons citing disappointment with the "anti-people" activities by the CPI-Maoist in Bastar, reports The Times of India. "Sannnu Poyam (40) and his wife Maini M
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Maoist couple carrying cash reward on their heads, on October 22, surrendered along with weapons citing disappointment with the "anti-people" activities by the CPI-Maoist in Bastar, reports The Times of India. "Sannnu Poyam (40) and his wife Maini Majji (22), turned themselves at the police headquarters, Naya Raipur, expressing their desire to join the mainstream," Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) (anti-Naxal operations) R.K. Vij said. The ‘commander’ of military platoon No. 13, Sannu, a native of Jangla in Bijapur district, has been involved in several Maoist incidents in south Chhattisgarh for over a decade, Vij added. He surrendered along with an AK-47 rifle. He was carrying a reward of INR 8000,00 on his head. Similarly, Maini was also a crucial member of the outfit who was delivering the role of a doctor for Bhairamgarh Local Guerilla Squad (LGS) in Bijapur. She carried a reward of 1000,00. Talking to reporters, surrendered cadre Sannu said, "I was disappointed with the activities of my colleagues like destroying school buildings, halting development works and snatching ration and ration card of villagers. People were both afraid and troubled with the activities of Maoists which prompted me to quit the movement."
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October - 22 
A grenade was hurled at the house of one Zubair Ahmad Tari, a released militant in Batamaloo area of Srinagar on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade exploded in the compound of the house causing damage to window panes.
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A grenade was hurled at the house of one Zubair Ahmad Tari, a released militant in Batamaloo area of Srinagar on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade exploded in the compound of the house causing damage to window panes.
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October - 22 
Army and Assam Police in a joint operation arrested a Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militant, identified as Mupan Rabha on October 22 night from Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. One 7.62 mm Pistol with some ammunition, 40 live rounds of AK 47 and
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Army and Assam Police in a joint operation arrested a Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militant, identified as Mupan Rabha on October 22 night from Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. One 7.62 mm Pistol with some ammunition, 40 live rounds of AK 47 and 5 kg Research Department Explosive (RDX) were recovered from the militant. The explosive and ammunition were being taken by the militant for subversive activities. Some extortion notes also recovered from his possession.
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October - 22 
Army personnel arrested an active cadre of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) in an operation carried out at IT Road in Turibari village in Senapati District on October 22, reports The Assam Tribune. The arrested cadre was reportedly involved in many exto
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Army personnel arrested an active cadre of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) in an operation carried out at IT Road in Turibari village in Senapati District on October 22, reports The Assam Tribune. The arrested cadre was reportedly involved in many extortion and nefarious activities on the IT Road.
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October - 22 
As the Central Government awaits a report from Punjab on the foreign linkages behind recent cases of desecration of Guru Granth Sahib, there are credible inputs with the intelligence agencies to suggest that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (IS
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As the Central Government awaits a report from Punjab on the foreign linkages behind recent cases of desecration of Guru Granth Sahib, there are credible inputs with the intelligence agencies to suggest that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) may be plotting such incidents in its bid to revive the Khalistan insurgency in the State, reports The Times of India on October 23. The "foreign hand" theory gained ground after the Punjab Police, during their investigations, traced calls to Australia by two suspects arrested in the Faridkot sacrilege case, Jaswinder Singh and Rupinder Singh. The Police believe the funding for desecration incidents may have come from Australia and Dubai, which only confirms the agencies' long-held suspicion that ISI is working with pro-Khalistan elements in the Sikh diaspora to revive militancy in Punjab. In fact, intelligence inputs generated less than a month ago indicated ISI officials in Pakistan had met terrorists from jihadi outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) together with Sikh militants associated with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) remnants, to plot strikes in Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Delhi. Nearly 15-20 terrorists who were trained by ISI, which also issued funds for the anti-India strikes, were acquainted with Sikh traditions and Gurmukhi script at Kartarpur Sahib, a gurudwara in Pakistan, with the help of KZF's Ranjit Singh. They were also briefed on the topography of Punjab. Even the commemoration of Operation Blue Star anniversary earlier this year by hardline Sikh elements across the United Kingdom (UK), France, Canada, Germany, Pakistan and Malaysia, etc, was noted with concern by Indian agencies. More recently, ISI officials had reportedly visited a gurudwara in South Hall, London, to incite trouble ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit there. A senior intelligence official claimed that ISI's mission to rekindle the embers of militancy in Punjab has been encouraged by the weakness of the state leadership and the churn in Punjab society.
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October - 22 
Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, in a joint operation, arrested two linkmen of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), identified as Ridip Neog alias Bijoy Moran and Minali Gohain along with and
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Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, in a joint operation, arrested two linkmen of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), identified as Ridip Neog alias Bijoy Moran and Minali Gohain along with and a cache of arms and ammunition from Kakopathar area of Tinsukia District on October 22, reports The Statesman. One M-20 pistol, two rounds ammunition, one bottle grenade, one motorcycle and two mobile handsets were recovered from them.
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October - 22 
Chhattisgarh Police on October 22 arrested a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a reward of INR 3000,00 on her head from Dantewada District, reports The Business Standard. Acting on a specific input, the cadre was appre
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Chhattisgarh Police on October 22 arrested a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a reward of INR 3000,00 on her head from Dantewada District, reports The Business Standard. Acting on a specific input, the cadre was apprehended from Dhurli village under Bhansi Police Station limits. She was later identified as Somli Telam (27), ‘deputy commander’ of Mirtur Local Operation Squad (LOS).
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October - 22 
Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadre, who was arrested in an operation carried out at IT Road in Turibari village in Senapati District on October 22, has been identified as ‘Sergeant’ Haominthang Hangsing alias Sparrow (25) of Wakotphai in the Distric
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Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadre, who was arrested in an operation carried out at IT Road in Turibari village in Senapati District on October 22, has been identified as ‘Sergeant’ Haominthang Hangsing alias Sparrow (25) of Wakotphai in the District, reports The Sangai Express on October 27. Haominthang had joined the underground group in 2006 and was arrested along with a sword, INR 200, one Micromax Mobile phone and one SIM card.
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October - 22 
Nagaland Home Minister, Y Patton on October 22 appealed to all sections of the Naga society whether over ground or underground to come together as one family irrespective of differences for a united common cause and explore a solution to the protract
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Nagaland Home Minister, Y Patton on October 22 appealed to all sections of the Naga society whether over ground or underground to come together as one family irrespective of differences for a united common cause and explore a solution to the protracted Naga political issue, reports Morung Express. He said the protracted Naga political issue should be resolved once and for all which should be honourable and accepted to all.
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October - 22 
Photograph of a senior Congress party leader in Bastar allegedly with two Maoist leaders has led to a storm in Chhattisgarh, triggering rumours that he is “trying to hatch a conspiracy to eliminate Bijapur MLA and State Minister for Forests Mahesh Ga
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Photograph of a senior Congress party leader in Bastar allegedly with two Maoist leaders has led to a storm in Chhattisgarh, triggering rumours that he is “trying to hatch a conspiracy to eliminate Bijapur MLA and State Minister for Forests Mahesh Gagda” with the help of militants.
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October - 22 
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) investigating the Yavatmal case (Yavatmal District of Maharashtra) in which a 20-year-old youth allegedly stabbed a Police constable to “avenge beef ban” is probing if the arrested accused was a member of the newly-floa
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The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) investigating the Yavatmal case (Yavatmal District of Maharashtra) in which a 20-year-old youth allegedly stabbed a Police constable to “avenge beef ban” is probing if the arrested accused was a member of the newly-floated ‘electronic warfare technology group’ of the banned outfit, the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Indian Express on October 23. Officials claim that the group was formed to facilitate creating an Indian wing “on the lines of al Qaeda”. Accused Abdul Malik is learnt to have told the ATS that he had been in touch with Shah Mudassir alias Talha (25), a businessman from Omerkhed in Maharashtra, and Shoeb Ahmed Khan alias Pusad Shoeb alias Tariq Bhai (24) of Hingoli District in Maharashtra. The two were arrested by the Hyderabad Police in October 2014. According to the Police, Malik, who might have been radicalised by the same “handler” or some other person who was in charge of the Maharashtra operations, had stabbed the constable to lodge his protest against the beef ban imposed by the State Government on September 25.
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October - 22 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Irshad Ahmad and Adil Khanday, were killed in an encounter at Manzimpora in South Kashmir’s Shopian District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Oper
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Irshad Ahmad and Adil Khanday, were killed in an encounter at Manzimpora in South Kashmir’s Shopian District on October 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police had launched a joint cordon-and-search operation in apple orchards in Manzimpora area of Shopian, when Militants hiding in the area opened firing on Police and Army leading to a gun battle. A large quantity of arms, ammunition and other war like stores has been recovered from the slain terrorists. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shopian, Altaf Khan, said Adil Khanday was A-category militant and was active in the area for past 3 years and Irshad Ahmad who had done Masters in Islamic Studies was active for one year. Khan said both the duo was associated with the militant group headed by Burhan Ahmad Wani of Tral and also surfaced in recent videos and photographs released by the outfit.
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October - 22 
A militant allegedly involved in over two dozen terrorist attacks and his four accomplices were brought to Pakistan from Dubai on October 22, reports Dawn. The suspects arrested in Dubai with the help of Interpol are believed to be involved in target
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A militant allegedly involved in over two dozen terrorist attacks and his four accomplices were brought to Pakistan from Dubai on October 22, reports Dawn. The suspects arrested in Dubai with the help of Interpol are believed to be involved in targeted killing of 12 people and the Mominpura massacre in Lahore. The Punjab Government had announced PKR 2.5 million head money for Haroon Rasheed Bhatti, a proclaimed offender and founding member of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). He was a close aide of Malik Ishaq, the former chief of LeJ. He is said to be involved in a massacre in Mominpura, Lahore, that left 25 people dead and more than 50 injured. He is also believed to be behind the killing of DSP Tariq Kambo and his guard, Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) leader Maulana Shamsur Rehman Moavia, Dr Shabihul Hassan, advocate Shakir Ali Rizvi, bank manager Syed Waqar Haider and Dr Qaiser Abbas.
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October - 22 
According to the Nuclear Notebook Report by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Pakistan now has a stockpile of 110-130 warheads, compared with 90-110 in 2011, and at this rate, it could emerge as the fifth largest nuclear power by 2025, reports The T
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According to the Nuclear Notebook Report by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Pakistan now has a stockpile of 110-130 warheads, compared with 90-110 in 2011, and at this rate, it could emerge as the fifth largest nuclear power by 2025, reports The Times of India on October 22 (today). The Nuclear Notebook, one of the most authoritative sources of information on Pakistan's nuclear capabilities, also said that Pakistan continues to expand its nuclear arsenal and production of fissile material. The Report by acclaimed nuclear expert Hans Kristensen and Robert Norris confirms that Pakistan is developing short-range nuclear capable missiles to repel any invasion by Indian troops. Kristensen said that Pakistan's tactical nuclear weapons were intended more for use against a large Indian conventional invasion and occupation of Pakistani territory and not any limited anti-terror operation on Pakistani territory. "One of the most controversial new nuclear-capable missiles in the Pakistani arsenal is the NASR (Hatf-9), a short range, solid-fuel missile with a range of only 60 kilometer (37 miles). With a range too short to attack strategic targets inside India, NASR appears intended for battlefield use against invading Indian troops,'' says the report.
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October - 22 
An improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on October 22-morning, which was planted by unidentified men outside a house in Miryan area of Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. According to Police, no casualty was reported in t
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An improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on October 22-morning, which was planted by unidentified men outside a house in Miryan area of Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. According to Police, no casualty was reported in the explosion. The House owner Sirajuddin, a resident of Miryan, lodged a complaint with the local police that unidentified people had been demanding PKR five million extortion money from him for the last one month.
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October - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) have arrested five suspected people in Killi Pir Bakhsh Sumallani and Killi Shanawaz areas of Quetta, the provincial capital, on October 22, reports Daily Times.
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Security Forces (SFs) have arrested five suspected people in Killi Pir Bakhsh Sumallani and Killi Shanawaz areas of Quetta, the provincial capital, on October 22, reports Daily Times.
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October - 22 
Several terrorists were killed when Indigenously-made 'Burraq' drone carried out an operation in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 22, reports The News. According to the ISPR, the 'Burraq' drone fired mi
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Several terrorists were killed when Indigenously-made 'Burraq' drone carried out an operation in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 22, reports The News. According to the ISPR, the 'Burraq' drone fired missiles and destroyed several militant hideouts as well. Sources added that it was the first night strike by Burraq with pinpoint accuracy. The military successfully tested ‘Burraq’ (flying horse) and test-fired its laser-guided missile ‘Barq’ (lightning) in March.
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October - 22 
Ten people were killed while several others received injuries when a blast ripped through an Imambargah (Shia place of worship) in Bhaag area of Bolan District in Balochistan on October 22, reports The News.
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Ten people were killed while several others received injuries when a blast ripped through an Imambargah (Shia place of worship) in Bhaag area of Bolan District in Balochistan on October 22, reports The News.
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October - 22 
The United States (US) and Pakistan on October 22 called upon the Afghan Taliban leaders to enter direct talks with Kabul and work towards a sustainable peace settlement, reports Daily Times. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and President Barack Obama dis
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The United States (US) and Pakistan on October 22 called upon the Afghan Taliban leaders to enter direct talks with Kabul and work towards a sustainable peace settlement, reports Daily Times. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and President Barack Obama discussed the importance of continued cooperation against terrorists and violent extremist groups. President Obama affirmed Pakistan’s role as a key counter-terrorism partner and recognized the sacrifices that Pakistani civilians, military, and law enforcement personnel have made over the years as they confront terrorism and militant groups. He expressed particular appreciation for Pakistan’s ongoing support to degrade and ultimately defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates, noting that this partnership has helped to decimate the group’s leadership and operational capacity and has disrupted plots against the US homeland.
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October - 22 
Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Rajitha Senaratne on October 22 said that the Government has taken steps to accelerate the judicial process regarding the suspects remanded for their involvement in terrorist activities during and after the conflict, reports Col
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Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Rajitha Senaratne on October 22 said that the Government has taken steps to accelerate the judicial process regarding the suspects remanded for their involvement in terrorist activities during and after the conflict, reports Colombo Page. He said that considering the proposal made by Minister of Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D.M. Swaminathan, the Cabinet of Ministers have requested the Minister of Justice to present the recommendation on accelerating the judicial procedures on these detainees to the Cabinet of Ministers.
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October - 22 
President Maithripala Sirisena convened an all-party meeting on October 22 to discuss measures the Government should take on the resolution that was adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council Sessions (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Daily News. Pr
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President Maithripala Sirisena convened an all-party meeting on October 22 to discuss measures the Government should take on the resolution that was adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council Sessions (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Daily News. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan and representatives from 21 parliamentary political parties attended the meeting to discuss the UNHRC resolution on the alleged rights abuses committed during the 26-year-old civil war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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October - 22 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) Mavai Senathirajah on October 22 said that his party would be compelled to form a separate Tamil State with the help of the international community if any party resolved to form a Sinhala domina
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) Mavai Senathirajah on October 22 said that his party would be compelled to form a separate Tamil State with the help of the international community if any party resolved to form a Sinhala dominated state, reports Daily Mirror. He said so in Parliament in response to a comment by MP Wimal Weerawansa that people should come together to safeguard the Sinhala identity and the sovereignty of the state. “Statements such as these will push the Tamils towards separatism,” said Mr. Senathirajah.
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October - 23 
An exchange of fire occurred between the personnel of a special party Police team and the underground cadres of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML New Democracy) at Pandipampula forest area in Bayyaram mandal (administrative division)
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An exchange of fire occurred between the personnel of a special party Police team and the underground cadres of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML New Democracy) at Pandipampula forest area in Bayyaram mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District late on October 23, reports The Hindu. However, no causalities were reported. According to sources, the incident occurred when the special team was conducting a combing operation in the forest area between Pandipampula and Kambalapalli in the mandal late in the evening.
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October - 23 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested an armed self-styled ‘under secretary’ of the Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as Vkinny Sema during an operation in Chumukedima area in Dimapur on October 23, reports Th
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested an armed self-styled ‘under secretary’ of the Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as Vkinny Sema during an operation in Chumukedima area in Dimapur on October 23, reports The Assam Tribune. During the search, a .32 pistol with two magazines, a .22 pistol with a magazine and a mobile phone were recovered from him. Later, he has confessed that he was attempting to sell some weapons to a potential customer.
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October - 23 
Assam Rifles (AR) personnel seized eight assault rifles and 12 magazines from a road in Serchhip District on October 23, reports The Assam Tribune. The arms, five AK-47 and three AK-59, were found from a spot between Khawlailung and Keitum villages.
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Assam Rifles (AR) personnel seized eight assault rifles and 12 magazines from a road in Serchhip District on October 23, reports The Assam Tribune. The arms, five AK-47 and three AK-59, were found from a spot between Khawlailung and Keitum villages. Superintendent of Police (SP) Lalringdika said over phone that two persons belonging to Farkawn village in Mizoram-Myanmar border District of Champhai were arrested in this connection.
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October - 23 
India on October 23, downplayed the reference to Kashmir in a United States (US)-Pakistan joint statement, affirming its commitment to resolve issues with Pakistan bilaterally and welcomed the focus on terror networks in the statement, reports Daily
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India on October 23, downplayed the reference to Kashmir in a United States (US)-Pakistan joint statement, affirming its commitment to resolve issues with Pakistan bilaterally and welcomed the focus on terror networks in the statement, reports Daily Excelsior. Asserting that the statement devotes considerable space to the issue of terrorism and that it was for the first time that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Haqqani network are specifically mentioned in it, Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Vikas Swarup said India also read the assurance about these two entities and terrorism in general offered by Pakistan. “We hope that they deliver on these commitments,” he said. When asked about India’s reaction on the US-Pakistan joint statement issued after a meeting between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif which talked about resolution of Kashmir through peaceful means, the spokesperson said, “Let me make it clear that India has always desired resolution of all outstanding issues with Pakistan bilaterally through dialogue and peaceful means. “It is Pakistan which has chosen terrorism as the instrument of State policy. We hope that this visit conveys a clear message to Pakistan that international community is deeply concerned about its support and sponsorship of terrorists.” The US-Pakistan joint statement which was issued on October 22, during Sharif’s visit to Washington said, “The two leaders expressed concern over violence along the Line of Control (LoC), and noted their support for confidence-building measures and effective mechanisms that are acceptable to both parties.”
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October - 23 
Karnataka Police arrested a Kerala-based businessman, identified as Biju TK, on October 23 in Udupi District for allegedly supplying explosive materials to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports indiatoday.intoday.in. The Police recove
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Karnataka Police arrested a Kerala-based businessman, identified as Biju TK, on October 23 in Udupi District for allegedly supplying explosive materials to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports indiatoday.intoday.in. The Police recovered more than 50 kg of ammonium nitrate from his farm house in Durga Tellaur near Karkala.
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October - 23 
Mizo National Front (MNF) president and former Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga returned from Myanmar after witnessing a truce between the Myanmar Government and ethnic insurgent groups based in that country, reports The Assam Tribune on October 23
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Mizo National Front (MNF) president and former Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga returned from Myanmar after witnessing a truce between the Myanmar Government and ethnic insurgent groups based in that country, reports The Assam Tribune on October 23. Zoramthanga was among the Indian representatives who witnessed the signing of ceasefire agreement in the country’s capital Naypyidaw on October 15. The other Indian representatives present at the signing of truce were National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and interlocutor for the peace negotiation between the Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) RN Ravi. The Government of Myanmar had invited India to witness the ceasefire agreement. Accordingly, the Prime Minister’s Office had sent three Indian representatives including Zoramthanga to witness the peace pact. The peace pact was signed on October 15, between the Government of Myanmar and eight ethnic insurgent groups based in the country. The signing was also witnessed by representatives from China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and United Nations.
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October - 23 
Normal ferrying of essential commodities along national highways in Manipur on October 23, was severely hit by economic blockade imposed by Kuki People’s Liberation Front/Army (KPLF/A) coupled with total bandh (general shutdown strike) in hill Distri
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Normal ferrying of essential commodities along national highways in Manipur on October 23, was severely hit by economic blockade imposed by Kuki People’s Liberation Front/Army (KPLF/A) coupled with total bandh (general shutdown strike) in hill Districts of Manipur called by United Naga Council (UNC), reports Nagaland Post. KPLF/A has been imposing economic blockade on the national highways in Manipur with effect from the midnight of October 21 till October 31. At the same time, UNC has imposed 48-hour total bandh in all hill Districts of Manipur with effect from October 22 midnight. The strikes have been called as a part of the ongoing protest against the passing of three bills- The Protection of Manipur People Bill-2015, The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill-2015 and The Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bil-2015 by Manipur Assembly on August 31 last by various tribal based civil and student organizations. Around 20 Imphal-bound loaded trucks were stranded at Mao gate and beyond it on Nagaland side and only around 10 Imphal-bound loaded trucks stranded at Jiribam, reports said. Supporters of UNC sponsored bandh took to the streets on the highways at various places to enforce the bandh. On NH-37, bandh supporters reportedly blocked vehicular movement at Nungba and Oinamlong area of Tamenglong District. Bandh supporters also blocked Imphal-Ukhrul road at Litan of the District and Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102 at Liwa Chaning and Lamkang Khunou area. Almost all shops and business establishment at Senapati District head quarters closed down their shutters for the day. Government offices witnessed a thin attendance. However, not cover by bandh, schools and colleges functioned as usual.
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October - 23 
One civilian was killed and two others were injured as Pakistan Rangers violated the ceasefire again with heavy firing and mortar shelling targeting nine Border Outposts (BoPs) of Border Security Force (BSF) and civilian areas along the International
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One civilian was killed and two others were injured as Pakistan Rangers violated the ceasefire again with heavy firing and mortar shelling targeting nine Border Outposts (BoPs) of Border Security Force (BSF) and civilian areas along the International Border (IB) in Samba sector in Samba District on October 23, reports Daily Excelsior. This was the first major incident on the IB after the Director General level talks between BSF and Rangers from September 9 to 12 for four days in New Delhi. Official sources said the Rangers first opened firing at Mangu Chak in Samba sector at 5.10 pm targeting the labourers, who were repairing fence along the IB in forward areas. The Rangers directly targeted the labourers, killing one of them, identified as Raj Kumar, a labourer from Chhattisgarh, and injuring two others, identified as Baldev Singh, a resident of Ferozepur in Punjab and Bhagwat Prashad, a resident of Chhattisgarh. While initial spell of firing stopped at 5.40 pm, the Rangers resumed firing at Mangu Chak, Kheora, Chalyarian, Chak Durma and Regal in Samba sector again at 8.45 pm prompting immediate retaliation from the BSF. The Rangers also fired mortar shells on forward Indian post during ceasefire violations.
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October - 23 
Sumi Hoho (the apex body of the Sema tribe) has reaffirmed the stand at the Sumi Baghi Hoho (Sumi general public meeting) on August 23, 2015, that the Sumi people were neither in favour or against the Peace Accord signed between Government of India a
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Sumi Hoho (the apex body of the Sema tribe) has reaffirmed the stand at the Sumi Baghi Hoho (Sumi general public meeting) on August 23, 2015, that the Sumi people were neither in favour or against the Peace Accord signed between Government of India and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) “until such time the contents of the Accord is made known to the public”, reports Nagaland Post on October 23. Sumi Hoho said it was constrained to issue the statement, to clear the air of confusion arising out of press statements from self vested interested individuals, minor organisations and local based organisations who expressed endorsement of Peace Accord. It reminded that the Sumi Baghi Hoho on September 3, 2015 resolved to revoke the abrogation of relationship imposed upon the NSCN-IM. Sumi Hoho reaffirmed that revocation of abrogation of relationship did not necessarily mean support to the Accord until and unless “all the Nagaland Political Groups and stakeholders, inclusively participate and involve in Naga peace talk”.
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October - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have killed a civilian, identified as Md Asim Ansari (48), at Chunchuna village under Samri Police Station limits in Balrampur District, reports The Times of India on October 23. During the int
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have killed a civilian, identified as Md Asim Ansari (48), at Chunchuna village under Samri Police Station limits in Balrampur District, reports The Times of India on October 23. During the intervening night of October 22 and October 23 a group of about a dozen armed Maoists came to the village around 11 in the night. They woke up Ansari and took him away with them. His wife then raised an alarm and woke up the villagers, but they were threatened by Maoists. The Maoists while taking Ansari along with them kept on beating him up saying that he was a police spy. They shot him twice a little further from the village and fled into jungles.
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October - 23 
A major terror plot was foiled in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) as a suicide bomber and his accomplices were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on October 23, reports Daily Times. According to officials the terrorists wer
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A major terror plot was foiled in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) as a suicide bomber and his accomplices were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on October 23, reports Daily Times. According to officials the terrorists were planning to attack Muharram (Shia mourning period) majalis (gatherings). SFs are conducting raids in Kurram Agency to arrest other accomplices of the suicide bomber.
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October - 23 
A United States (US) State Department official on October 23 said that all issues including Kashmir have to be resolved between India and Pakistan, reports The News. He added that the US can only facilitate and not provide mediation between both coun
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A United States (US) State Department official on October 23 said that all issues including Kashmir have to be resolved between India and Pakistan, reports The News. He added that the US can only facilitate and not provide mediation between both countries to come to some terms. The official further said that any civil-nuclear deal was not discussed during the visit of the Pakistani leadership. He also said that good or bad will have to be decided by the Taliban, whether they are for violence or if they want peace in Afghanistan.
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October - 23 
At least 22 persons including eight children were killed in a suicide blast targetting a 9th Muharram (Shia mourning period) procession near a park in the Lashari area of Jacobabad District in Sindh in the evening of October 23, reports The News. Pol
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At least 22 persons including eight children were killed in a suicide blast targetting a 9th Muharram (Shia mourning period) procession near a park in the Lashari area of Jacobabad District in Sindh in the evening of October 23, reports The News. Police confirmed 40 others including several children, have been injured in the attack. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zafar Malik said, "It appears from the evidence collected that it was a suicide attack." He added that a pistol has also been found from the site of the blast.
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October - 23 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants shot dead two traffic Policemen at Aman Chowk of Swabi town in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 23, reports Daily Times. TTP has claimed responsibility for the attack. Swabi District Polic
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants shot dead two traffic Policemen at Aman Chowk of Swabi town in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 23, reports Daily Times. TTP has claimed responsibility for the attack. Swabi District Police Officer (DPO) Javed Iqbal said the two traffic Policemen, namely Gohar Ali and Arshad, deputed at Aman Chowk were fired upon by unidentified gunmen, and both died on the spot.
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October - 23 
Most District Committee members of the Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Democratic (MJF-D) in Rautahat District on October 23, announced that they quit the party protesting its central Chairman Bijay Kumar Gachhadar’s decision to join the incumbent governme
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Most District Committee members of the Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Democratic (MJF-D) in Rautahat District on October 23, announced that they quit the party protesting its central Chairman Bijay Kumar Gachhadar’s decision to join the incumbent government, reports The Himalayan Times. Gachhadar is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport in the current government led by Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli. MJF-D Rautahat District chairman Ajaya Gupta said they resigned from all responsibilities of the party as the party decision to join the government was against sentiments of Madhesi people.
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October - 23 
Police arrested 39 leaders and cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at a library in Bandarban town of Bandarban District on October 23, reports The Daily Star. Police said that on information they raided th
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Police arrested 39 leaders and cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at a library in Bandarban town of Bandarban District on October 23, reports The Daily Star. Police said that on information they raided the Islamic Library and arrested two leaders and 37 cadres. The arrestees were holding a clandestine meeting and planning subversive activities.
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October - 23 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on October 23 arrested Abu Saleh Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, ameer (chief) of Satkhira District unit JeI and ASM Obaidullah Goznobhi, joint secretary of Ahle Hadith central committee in Chouddagram of Comilla District, report
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on October 23 arrested Abu Saleh Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, ameer (chief) of Satkhira District unit JeI and ASM Obaidullah Goznobhi, joint secretary of Ahle Hadith central committee in Chouddagram of Comilla District, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police recovered 10 crude bombs and 10 petrol bombs from them.
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October - 23 
The N K Udalagama Commission, which inquired into seven cases of grave violation of human rights at the beginning of Eelam War IV, has accused the Special Task Force (STF) of the Sri Lankan Police in the case relating to the killing of six Tamil stud
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The N K Udalagama Commission, which inquired into seven cases of grave violation of human rights at the beginning of Eelam War IV, has accused the Special Task Force (STF) of the Sri Lankan Police in the case relating to the killing of six Tamil students at the Trincomalee beach in the Eastern Province on January 2, 2006, reports The New Indian Express on October 24. In the case relating to the killing of 16 Tamils and 1 Muslim staff member of the French non-governmental organization (NGO) Action Centre La Faim (ACF) at Mutur in Trincomalee District on August 4, 2006, it blamed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). On the killing of the students, all between 20 and 21, it said: “There are strong grounds to surmise the involvement of uniformed personnel in the commission of the crime.” The report, which was tabled in Parliament on October 20, does not explicitly say that the STF had killed the students, but the narration of events clearly indicates the STF’s hand, possibly in collusion with the other armed forces personnel stationed in the highly guarded area.
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October - 23 
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that only the local extremists and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathizers are against the domestic mechanism proposed in the United Nations (UN) resolution on Sri Lanka ad
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The Sri Lankan Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that only the local extremists and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathizers are against the domestic mechanism proposed in the United Nations (UN) resolution on Sri Lanka adopted at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva last month (September), reports, colombopage.com on October 23. Participating in the parliamentary debate on the Geneva proposals, the PM said the initiatives, commenced by the Government, aim to unify all communities and heal broken hearts. The Government's programme strives to propagate love and compassion in place of anger and hatred and also aim to consolidate democracy in the country, he added.
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October - 24 
Based on a specific intelligence input regarding movement of overground workers, Security Forces (SFs) launched a joint operation at Thoubal bazar in Thoubal District and arrested an over ground worker of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (
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Based on a specific intelligence input regarding movement of overground workers, Security Forces (SFs) launched a joint operation at Thoubal bazar in Thoubal District and arrested an over ground worker of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on October 24, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee identified as Asem Sarat Singh (50) of Thoubal Awang Leikai, revealed that he has been extorting money from schools, colleges and brick kilns in Thoubal District under the instruction of one Malem, who was presently residing in Myanmar, said a press release issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO), headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S).
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October - 24 
A wanted Maoist, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, identified as Shivcharan Uike (25), has been arrested from Bajarpara area under Koyalibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District on October 24, reports PTI. During interrogation, Uike
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A wanted Maoist, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, identified as Shivcharan Uike (25), has been arrested from Bajarpara area under Koyalibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District on October 24, reports PTI. During interrogation, Uike admitted to his involvement with the Maoist movement as an active member of platoon No 25 of Rowghat ‘area committee’ of the Maoists in north Bastar region.
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October - 24 
Army on October 24, recovered 16 kilograms of explosive concealed in two packets from Lor Devta area in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior, As per Defence spokesperson, based on the information, Territorial Army Battalion and Rashtriya Rifles B
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Army on October 24, recovered 16 kilograms of explosive concealed in two packets from Lor Devta area in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior, As per Defence spokesperson, based on the information, Territorial Army Battalion and Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under Romeo Force launched a joint search operation against a suspected hideout in area of Lor Devta in the District. During the search, a natural cave was found near a big boulder in which two huge gunny bag packets with wires jutting out were recovered. “On closer inspection one pressure cooker based improvised explosive device was found in the first packet weighing approximately 10 kilograms and in the second packet another explosive device based on a cylinder weighing around 6 kilograms were found”, the Defence spokesman stated.
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October - 24 
Bokaro District Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and recovered cash INR 50,000 and pistol from his possession at Tilya village under Mahuataad Polic
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Bokaro District Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and recovered cash INR 50,000 and pistol from his possession at Tilya village under Mahuataad Police Station limits in Bokaro District on October 25, reports The Times of India. The arrested Maoist has been identified as Jaleshwar Mahto alias Jale. Mahto used to work as a levy collection agent for the Maoists in the area. He has joined the Maoist outfit seven years ago. "During Police interrogation Mahto revealed vital information about the people from whom Maoists used to collect levy. Mahto confessed that he collected the cash as levy from a contractor and was carrying to deliver it to Maoist commander Santosh Mahto, when police nabbed him," said Neeraj Kumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bermo.
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October - 24 
Maoist cadre identified as president of Dandakaranya Kisan Mazdoor Sangh (DKMS) Raghunath Gavde, surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District on October 24, along with a country-made pistol and 13 live cartridges, reports The Pioneer. During pre
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Maoist cadre identified as president of Dandakaranya Kisan Mazdoor Sangh (DKMS) Raghunath Gavde, surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District on October 24, along with a country-made pistol and 13 live cartridges, reports The Pioneer. During preliminary investigation, it came to light that Gavde was associated with the Maoist movement since last 15 years and has worked on various capabilities, added Police.
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October - 24 
Maoists set ablaze at least 37 vehicles and machines engaged in road construction work in Bijapur District on October 24, reports The Hindu. “Armed Naxals last night [on Saturday] stormed three locations simultaneously on the Bhopalpatnam-Bhadrakali-
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Maoists set ablaze at least 37 vehicles and machines engaged in road construction work in Bijapur District on October 24, reports The Hindu. “Armed Naxals last night [on Saturday] stormed three locations simultaneously on the Bhopalpatnam-Bhadrakali-Tarlaguda Road, which then enters the Telangana State, and torched 37 construction vehicles and machines,” Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) K.L. Dhruv said. After reaching the construction sites in areas falling under the Bhopalpatnam, Bhadrakali and Tarlaguda Police Station limits, the Maoists threatened the labourers there and asked them to leave the place. The Maoists then set the vehicles and machines afire and fled into the forests, said added SP Dhruv.
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October - 24 
Police arrested as many as eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including two senior leaders carrying cash rewards in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 24, reports The Pioneer. A police team undertaking anti-Naxal [Left
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Police arrested as many as eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including two senior leaders carrying cash rewards in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 24, reports The Pioneer. A police team undertaking anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the District arrested eight Maoists identified as Ayatu Modiyami, Kamlu Lekaam, Budhram Poyam, Sukhman Poyam, Maada Kunjami, Mangu Aayami, Rayalu Madkami and Sukhram Madkami, Police said. Ayatu was carrying a cash reward of INR 300,000 and working as ‘Deputy Commander’ of a Local Guerilla Squad (LGS) and the Government had declared cash reward INR 200,000 on head of Kamlu who was active in the region as member of platoon number-2 whereas other arrested Maoists were active in the organisation as lower rank cadres, Police further informed.
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October - 24 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three ‘deputy commanders’ who carried a collective reward of INR 3 billion on their heads, surrendered in Gadchiroli District on October 24, reports The Pioneer. They were identifie
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three ‘deputy commanders’ who carried a collective reward of INR 3 billion on their heads, surrendered in Gadchiroli District on October 24, reports The Pioneer. They were identified as ‘deputy commander’ of 'Company four' Jaanu alias Sonu Gota (32) of Kasansur Dalam (squad), ‘deputy commander’ Rajesh Kokeshwar (27), ‘deputy commander’ Nirmala alias Sarita Note (30), Shamrao Usendi (45), Ratan Kolwe (22), Sushila Sukhnake (33) and Rammi Mahananda Potavi (21). All of the Maoists were involved in major attacks and encounters with Police in and around Gadchiroli, a Police release said.
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October - 24 
The bodies of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Bikash Singh and cloth merchant Kamal Saha, were recovered from a village in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills District on October 24, reports The Times of India. Meghalaya Police Chief Rajiv Mehta said, "We
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The bodies of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Bikash Singh and cloth merchant Kamal Saha, were recovered from a village in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills District on October 24, reports The Times of India. Meghalaya Police Chief Rajiv Mehta said, "We have recovered the body of Intelligence Bureau officer Bikash Singh and cloth merchant Kamal Saha, who were kidnapped and killed by A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants, from a forest area in South Garo Hills district". Mehta further said a Police team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Chauenlai Sangma recovered the bodies from a pit about two kilometers from Bolchugre village, bordering Bangladesh, and about 450 kilometers from Shillong. ASAK militants had abducted the two at gunpoint from an area between Ampangre and Panda reserve forest on September 24, while Singh and Saha were travelling in a public vehicle towards Baghmara from Rongara.
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October - 24 
Two civilians including a woman were seriously injured as Pakistani Rangers violating the ceasefire again, fired 82 mm mortars and resorted to firing using automatic weapons in several forward villages along the International Border (IB) in Samba and
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Two civilians including a woman were seriously injured as Pakistani Rangers violating the ceasefire again, fired 82 mm mortars and resorted to firing using automatic weapons in several forward villages along the International Border (IB) in Samba and Hiranagar sectors in Samba and Kathua Districts on October 24, reports Daily Excelsior, Heavy shelling and firing continued when the reports last came in. Nearly 15 border villages and over dozen Border Security Force (BSF) posts were being targeted in the two sectors, drawing appropriate and adequate response from the BSF, which was anticipating such a misadventure from Pakistan after last night’s (October 23) shelling. Sources said Police sent bullet-proof bunkers to shelling hit villages. A woman Kailasho Devi (52), resident of Mawa in Samba was seriously injured after a mortar shell fell inside her house. Another civilian Pritam Chand (45) was injured in the same village. Official sources said Pakistan targeted nine BSF posts and four forward villages—Mawa, Sujanpur, Patti and Bobiya between Basantar and Tarnah rivers in Samba sector on the IB using 51 mm, 81 mm and 82 mm mortars and heavy fire arms. The BSF responded effectively, leading to heavy exchanges that continued till 5 am today.
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October - 24 
Sindh Home Minister Suhail Anwar Siyal said on October 24, that the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack in Jacobabad District in Sindh in the evening of October 23, reports Dawn. Speaking to media persons in Kara
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Sindh Home Minister Suhail Anwar Siyal said on October 24, that the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack in Jacobabad District in Sindh in the evening of October 23, reports Dawn. Speaking to media persons in Karachi, the Sindh Home Minister claimed that the attack was a suicide bombing and the banned sectarian outfit LeJ is behind the attack. He added that two separate committees have been formed to investigate the attack.
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October - 24 
An unidentified gang on October 24 attacked Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Dhading District Committee member Kariman Tamang with a khukuri, reports The Himalayan Times. Tamang was critically injured in the attack.
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An unidentified gang on October 24 attacked Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Dhading District Committee member Kariman Tamang with a khukuri, reports The Himalayan Times. Tamang was critically injured in the attack.
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October - 24 
Around half a dozen persons, including the protesters were injured when cadres of agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) clashed with Police at Dhalkebar in Dhanusha District early on October 24 (today), reports Myrepublica.com. The clash f
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Around half a dozen persons, including the protesters were injured when cadres of agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) clashed with Police at Dhalkebar in Dhanusha District early on October 24 (today), reports Myrepublica.com. The clash flared up when the protesters pelted stones at vehicles including passenger buses being escorted by Security Forces (SFs). Superintendent of Police (SP) Ram Datta Joshi said that they had to open fire to take the tense situation under control. The front claimed that around 11 protesters were injured in the clash and that most of them have sustained rubber bullet injuries in their body parts. A driver is said to have sustained deep wounds in his head after being hit by stones by the protesters.
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October - 24 
At least one person was killed and about 87 others were injured in a homemade bomb explosion in front of Huseni Dalan in old Dhaka city of Bangladesh on October 24, reports The Daily Star. The blasts took place around 1:30 am when members of the Shia
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At least one person was killed and about 87 others were injured in a homemade bomb explosion in front of Huseni Dalan in old Dhaka city of Bangladesh on October 24, reports The Daily Star. The blasts took place around 1:30 am when members of the Shia community were gathering at the building, about half an hour before the traditional Tajia procession was to be brought out from there to mark the holy Ashura. The victim has been identified as Sajjad Hossain Saju (14).
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October - 24 
Death toll rises to two as a person who sustained injuries in Hussaini Dalan bomb attack in Dhaka city, has died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on October 29, reports Dhaka Tribune. Jamal Uddin, (55), died at the hospital's Intensive Care U
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Death toll rises to two as a person who sustained injuries in Hussaini Dalan bomb attack in Dhaka city, has died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on October 29, reports Dhaka Tribune. Jamal Uddin, (55), died at the hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) around 9:30am. October 24, one person was killed and 87 others were injured in a homemade bomb explosion in front of Huseni Dalan in old Dhaka city. According to United States (US)-based SITE Intelligence Group, Islamic State (IS) claimed the responsibility of bomb attacks.
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October - 24 
Police arrested District JeI ameer Professor Dr Abul Kashem from Binodpur area in Rajshahi District on October 24, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police said that he is prime accused in several sabotage cases and even in the murder case of Police Constable S
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Police arrested District JeI ameer Professor Dr Abul Kashem from Binodpur area in Rajshahi District on October 24, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police said that he is prime accused in several sabotage cases and even in the murder case of Police Constable Shiddharta.
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October - 24 
Police arrested four ICS cadres in Shahibagh area of Dhaka city on October 25 on the charge of conducting subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Shariful Islam, Zahangir Alam, Ismail Hosain and Monjurul Islam. Police recover
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Police arrested four ICS cadres in Shahibagh area of Dhaka city on October 25 on the charge of conducting subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Shariful Islam, Zahangir Alam, Ismail Hosain and Monjurul Islam. Police recovered a pistol, 29 bullets and two cocktails from them.
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October - 24 
Police in a drive arrested nine leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS from Domonpukur village in Bogra District on October 24 on sabotage charge
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Police in a drive arrested nine leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS from Domonpukur village in Bogra District on October 24 on sabotage charge
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October - 24 
United States (US)-based SITE Intelligence Group on October 24 said that Islamic State (IS) has claimed the responsibility of bomb attacks on Huseni Dalan, the headquarters of Shiite Muslim group in Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. The bombings, w
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United States (US)-based SITE Intelligence Group on October 24 said that Islamic State (IS) has claimed the responsibility of bomb attacks on Huseni Dalan, the headquarters of Shiite Muslim group in Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. The bombings, which took place hours before the Shias were scheduled to bring out a procession marking holy Ashura, left a 14-year-old boy dead and injured 87 injured.
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October - 25 
A trooper belonging to the 24 Assam Rifles (AR), identified as Paokholet Baite, was killed and two others injured in an ambush launched by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in Satang village under Moreh Police Station in Chandel District on
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A trooper belonging to the 24 Assam Rifles (AR), identified as Paokholet Baite, was killed and two others injured in an ambush launched by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in Satang village under Moreh Police Station in Chandel District on October 25, reports The Morung Express. Manipur People’s Army (MPA), the armed wing of UNLF, laid the ambushed and used sophisticated weapons in the attack. The security team recovered one radio set, one pistol and two live Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), adds The Sangai Express.
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October - 25 
As there was early snowfall along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir on October 25, Army said militants will make desperate attempts to infiltrate into Kashmir before the passes close for winter, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding
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As there was early snowfall along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir on October 25, Army said militants will make desperate attempts to infiltrate into Kashmir before the passes close for winter, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Army’s 15 Corps, Lt General Satish Dua, said in Srinagar that there will be a desperate bid from militants to infiltrate into Kashmir before the mountain passes are blocked with winter snow. “Almost all the infiltration attempts are getting frustrated. There, however, will be a push by infiltrators, the last ditch effort, before the passes close,” Lt Gen Dua said. The GOC claimed that the counter infiltration grid is very strong, which is preventing militants from crossing into Indian Territory. The Army officer said that they have intensified patrolling, operation and surveillance along the LoC so that militants are denied entry into Kashmir. He said that this is crucial phase and Army is maintaining alertness along the LoC. Lt General Dua said there has been a spurt in the number of local Kashmiris joining the militancy. He said there are 229 militants at present active in Kashmir, 51 of whom are foreigners. “More locals are joining… there are seven foreign terrorists in South Kashmir and 44 in North Kashmir,” he added.
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October - 25 
Assam Police on October 25 arrested a wanted Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, identified as Naba Rabha, from an area near Krishnai in Goalpara District, reports The Times of India. Police also recovered explos
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Assam Police on October 25 arrested a wanted Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, identified as Naba Rabha, from an area near Krishnai in Goalpara District, reports The Times of India. Police also recovered explosive items and two detonators from him. Rabha is believed to be a Myanmar trained militant of the outfit and an arms runner operating in the Assam-Meghalaya bordering areas. He was also wanted in several abduction cases in the area. "Rabha is a key cadre who is a link between the Ulfa (I) and several Garo militant outfits in Meghalaya. He procures arms from his sources in Nagaland and Mizoram and sells them to the Garo militants," said Police.
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October - 25 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from the 86 BN CRPF Lamphel, had a narrow escape as a grenade lobbed at them failed to explode in Imphal on October 25, reports Kanglaonline. Around seven to 10 suspected militants lobbed a hand grenade at a truck
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from the 86 BN CRPF Lamphel, had a narrow escape as a grenade lobbed at them failed to explode in Imphal on October 25, reports Kanglaonline. Around seven to 10 suspected militants lobbed a hand grenade at a truck carrying CRPF personnel along the RIMS Road; however, soon after the grenade fell inside the truck one of the personnel threw it out. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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October - 25 
Dubbing Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) as a “socio-economic issue”, Union Minister V.K. Singh on October 25, said he was opposed to the use of the armed forces in tackling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the various states, reports The Mor
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Dubbing Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) as a “socio-economic issue”, Union Minister V.K. Singh on October 25, said he was opposed to the use of the armed forces in tackling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the various states, reports The Morung Express. “Armed forces need to be deployed wherever the country’s borders are concerned or in regions where people endeavour to secede from the Indian union,” said Union Minister Singh. “This (Maoism) is a socio-economic problem; an issue concerning lack of infrastructure and others and the existing resources are sufficient to tackle them,” said Union Minister Singh, while addressing a function at Raj Bhawan in Kolkata on October 25, after the release of the Hindi version of his autobiography.
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October - 25 
In its latest report, 'Emerging Terrorist Financing Risks', the 36-member Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says crowd-funding through e-wallets, virtual currency bitcoin, prepaid cards for playing on internet etc., online payment systems such as Pa
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In its latest report, 'Emerging Terrorist Financing Risks', the 36-member Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says crowd-funding through e-wallets, virtual currency bitcoin, prepaid cards for playing on internet etc., online payment systems such as PayPal, CashU and social media networks are fast becoming potential fundraising tool of terror financing, dnaindia.com reports on October 25. These largescale and well-organised hi-tech fundraising methods help terrorist organisations widen their outreach to several thousands of sponsors and raise significant amounts in short notice. The modus operandi is peer-to-peer horizontal communication in the form of chat goups and forums on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and sometimes take to mobile applications such as WhatsApp and Viber or more secure networks like Surespot and VoIP, says the report. Listing several cases, and indicating that the donors from crowd-funding and social networks had no idea of end use of the collected funds, the FATF report states that probe is on in many cases of false crowd funding campaigns, where in ultra groups resort to such methods as a ploy to obtain money. The US Secret Service had observed that terrorists are looking for and finding virtual currencies that offer: anonymity for both users and transactions, the ability to move illicit proceeds from one country to another quickly, low volatility, which results in lower exchange risk, widespread adoption in the criminal underground, and reliability. As late on August 28, 2015 Ali Shukri Amin was charged for providing instructions to new terror recruits on how to use bitcoin, a virtual currency, to mask the provision of funds to terror outfit Islamic State (IS), as well as facilitation to IS supporters seeking to travel to Syria and Iraq. "Amin had tweeted a link to an article he had written entitled 'Bitcoin wa' Sadaqat al-Jihad' (Bitcoin and the charity of jihad). The article discussed how to use bitcoins and how jihadists could utilise this currency to fund their efforts. Amin suggested using Dark Wallet, a new bitcoin wallet, which keeps the user of bitcoins anonymous," FATF report stated. Some terror financing cases involving low-value transactions via online payment systems such as PayPal have also been linked to a number of terror suspects. Besides, CashU, a prepaid online and mobile payment method is also under the scanner of law enforcement agencies terrorist financing.
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October - 25 
India is gathering intelligence on the second rung leadership in Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), with the insurgent group facing a leadership crisis, reports The Sangai Express. This comes as the leader of the gro
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India is gathering intelligence on the second rung leadership in Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), with the insurgent group facing a leadership crisis, reports The Sangai Express. This comes as the leader of the group, SS Khaplang, has turned 75 and is reportedly not in good health, a CNN-IBN report stated. The report states that India has asked Myanmar Government to convince NSCN-K to resume talks. The move also comes after several Nagaland based civil society groups including the State Government had appealed to the Government of India to consider resuming talks/cease-fire with the NSCN-K, after it abrogated its 14-year ceasefire with India in March 27, 2015. With other NSCN groups already in a ceasefire with India, the Government believes a widely acceptable solution can be arrived at if Myanmar can help bring NSCN-K to the negotiating table.
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October - 25 
Money exchanges and their customers have been warned to be cautious as perfect-looking Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) are found in circulation in the UAE, Khaleej Times reports on October 26. The technology used in printing counterfeit Indian not
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Money exchanges and their customers have been warned to be cautious as perfect-looking Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) are found in circulation in the UAE, Khaleej Times reports on October 26. The technology used in printing counterfeit Indian notes is so sophisticated that ordinary people or even exchange employees cannot distinguish them from the original notes. The call for caution has come from a teller with a foreign exchange company in Sharjah, who was recently acquitted by the UAE Supreme Court in a fake currency case, and his advocates. Indian M.S, 35, was arrested by the Sharjah Police in June after the Police received information that some Indian rupee notes that he had disbursed to a customer in exchange to dirhams were found fake. The Police received the information after a woman was arrested in Kerala for handing some fake Indian currency notes to a bank over there. "Her husband had apparently exchanged dirhams with Indian rupees from our client," said Advocate Mahmood Alavi. "She paid Rs6,000 to a bank in Kerala as payment for her daughter's educational loan. Of that five Rs1,000 notes were found to be fake," he said. Many cases of FICNs have been reported in the UAE in recent years and people who travelled from the UAE have been reportedly involved in counterfeit currency seizures in India. Some reports in the Indian media even claimed that counterfeit currency mafia had shifted their base to the UAE and were routing the fake notes to India via its neighbouring countries.
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October - 25 
Six civilians were injured after their house was directly hit by a mortar in forward village of Bobiya in Hiranagar sector in Kathua District as Pakistan violated the ceasefire continuously for the third consecutive day on October 25, reports Daily E
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Six civilians were injured after their house was directly hit by a mortar in forward village of Bobiya in Hiranagar sector in Kathua District as Pakistan violated the ceasefire continuously for the third consecutive day on October 25, reports Daily Excelsior. More than two dozen villages and over 30 Border Security Force (BSF) posts came under intense shelling from Pakistan side from Arnia to Kathua sector along the International Border (IB) with several mortar shells of 81mm and 82 mm landing inside the populated villages, houses of the people and the fields, forcing the BSF to retaliate effectively to silence the Pakistani guns. Sources said a house was directly hit by mortar shell in Bobiya area of Hiranagar sector, causing injuries to six civilians. The injured have been identified as Om Prakash, Ratno Devi, Bachno Devi, Balak Ram, Rajesh Kumar and Subash Devi.
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October - 25 
The former leader of the breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) Bernard N Marak expressed his concern over the delay of implementation of the ‘Agreed Text for Settlement’, reports The Sentinel. It may be noted the Memorandum o
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The former leader of the breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) Bernard N Marak expressed his concern over the delay of implementation of the ‘Agreed Text for Settlement’, reports The Sentinel. It may be noted the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) or the ‘Agreed Text for Settlement’ was signed between the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), ANVC-B, Centre and Meghalaya government in September 24, 2014. “Even after 13 months of the signing of MoS the text is yet to see the light of the day. The delay in executing the agreement is creating confusion among many, forcing to raise questions on the contents of the agreement,” Marak said in a statement on October 25. According to Marak, the “agreed text” was a solution to many issues related to people of Garo Hills. “The delay of which is obstructing the good days from dawning in Garo Hills. Good governance is the core vision of the agreed text which has to be materialized against all odds and obstructions. The state should implement the agreement instead of dilly-dallying the entire rehabilitation process,” Marak added.
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October - 25 
The three active cadres of Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U), who were arrested from Khenjang village of Senapati District on October 25, were identified as Lalminsei Singsit (18), Chonglenglun Misao (19) and Kamjalein Chongloi (19). The th
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The three active cadres of Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U), who were arrested from Khenjang village of Senapati District on October 25, were identified as Lalminsei Singsit (18), Chonglenglun Misao (19) and Kamjalein Chongloi (19). The three cadres were arrested along with two AK-47 rifles, 10 live ammunition of AK-47, 14 live ammunition of M-16 and two magazines of AK-47 rifle.
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October - 25 
Three active cadres of Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) were arrested from Khenjang village of Senapati District on October 25, reports The Assam Tribune. Two AK-47 rifles, live ammunition and two magazines of AK-47 rifle were recovered fr
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Three active cadres of Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) were arrested from Khenjang village of Senapati District on October 25, reports The Assam Tribune. Two AK-47 rifles, live ammunition and two magazines of AK-47 rifle were recovered from their possession.
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October - 25 
troops of the 16 AR launched an operation in Taretkhul in Imphal East District and arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre on October 25, according to a press release issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO)
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troops of the 16 AR launched an operation in Taretkhul in Imphal East District and arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre on October 25, according to a press release issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO)
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October - 25 
In a major swoop, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa arrested 93 suspected people including a hardcore militant during a search operation in the Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District on October 25, reports Daily Times
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In a major swoop, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa arrested 93 suspected people including a hardcore militant during a search operation in the Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District on October 25, reports Daily Times. The CTD personnel raided various areas in Swat and arrested 93 suspects, according to CTD spokesperson. The spokesperson said that a militant, identified as Akhtar Ali, who hailed from the Bharshardo Ghalaye area, was also arrested during a raid on a hideout. The raiding team also recovered six rifles and 40 cartridges from the suspect’s possession.
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October - 25 
Two alleged militants were killed while four others were arrested by the Frontier Constabulary (FC) during a search operation in the Washuk area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on October 25, reports Daily Times. “The FC carried out
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Two alleged militants were killed while four others were arrested by the Frontier Constabulary (FC) during a search operation in the Washuk area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on October 25, reports Daily Times. “The FC carried out the operation on a tip-off and two alleged militants were killed during a shoot-out. Four other suspects were also apprehended,” the FC spokesman said. A huge cache of arms and ammunitions was also recovered from their possession.
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October - 25 
Cadres of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) vandalized dozens of vehicles at different places on the East-West Highway in Saptari District on October 25, reports Republica. The vehicles were heading to their destinations under police escort.
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Cadres of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) vandalized dozens of vehicles at different places on the East-West Highway in Saptari District on October 25, reports Republica. The vehicles were heading to their destinations under police escort. Police said the agitating cadres were hiding on the side of the highway threw rocks at dozens of vehicles at Bhardaha, Rupani, Kanchanpur Baira, Barmajhiya, among other places in the District in course of police escorting.
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October - 25 
Cadres of UDMF torched two motorcycles in Lahan of Siraha District on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. Police informed that the cadres set the motorcycles bearing registration number Ba 41 PA 4600 and Ba 36 PA 8582 on fire at Kusbaha Chowk an
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Cadres of UDMF torched two motorcycles in Lahan of Siraha District on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. Police informed that the cadres set the motorcycles bearing registration number Ba 41 PA 4600 and Ba 36 PA 8582 on fire at Kusbaha Chowk and near the Saptarishi Hospital.
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October - 25 
Police arrested two leaders of Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) from Siraha district on charge of forcing the market to shut down on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. Satya Narayan Yadav, advisor of the agitation struggle committee and Ros
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Police arrested two leaders of Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) from Siraha district on charge of forcing the market to shut down on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. Satya Narayan Yadav, advisor of the agitation struggle committee and Roshan Yadav, District member of the agitating TMLP were held on the same charge.
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October - 25 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on October 25 (today) called an all-party meet to choose a candidate for the post of President through consensus, reports The Himalayan Times. The meeting has been called at the Legislature-Parliament building at 2 pm tod
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on October 25 (today) called an all-party meet to choose a candidate for the post of President through consensus, reports The Himalayan Times. The meeting has been called at the Legislature-Parliament building at 2 pm today. Earlier, the Central Working Committee meeting of the main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) had decided to pitch its candidates for the post of President and Vice-President. Similarly, the Standing Committee meeting of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) had also decided to file party’s candidacy for the post of President. The Parliament meeting on October 23, had decided to hold the Presidential and Vice-Presidential election on October 28.
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October - 25 
Talk’s teams of the Government and agitating UDMF on October 25 held dialogue but failed to reach any solution on constitutional issues, reports The Himalayan Times. There was no progress in talks except for the formation of a two-member task force t
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Talk’s teams of the Government and agitating UDMF on October 25 held dialogue but failed to reach any solution on constitutional issues, reports The Himalayan Times. There was no progress in talks except for the formation of a two-member task force to implement the remaining conditions put forth by the UDMF. The meeting authorized Minister for Law Agni Kharel from the Government side and Vice-Chairman of the Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Lalbabu Raut from the UDMF to work on the matter. The alliance has been demanding withdrawal of curfew, releasing all arrested protesters, compensation to the family of deceased and treatment of injured protesters, among others. The next meeting is scheduled for October 29.
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October - 25 
UDMF cadres set ablaze a motorcycle in Pipara Road of Birgunj in Parsa District on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. The cadres took the two-wheeler (Na 13 Pa 101) under their control and set it on fire. The cadres claimed that the bike was us
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UDMF cadres set ablaze a motorcycle in Pipara Road of Birgunj in Parsa District on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. The cadres took the two-wheeler (Na 13 Pa 101) under their control and set it on fire. The cadres claimed that the bike was used to import petrol from India despite blockade of the alliance.
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October - 25 
UDMF cadres set an ambulance on fire in Bhardah of Saptari District along the East-West Highway on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. The cadres torched unidentified ambulance heading to Kathmandu from Birtanagar. The ambulance was carrying a p
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UDMF cadres set an ambulance on fire in Bhardah of Saptari District along the East-West Highway on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. The cadres torched unidentified ambulance heading to Kathmandu from Birtanagar. The ambulance was carrying a patient to Kathmandu. The protesting cadres torched the ambulance after taking out the fuel.
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October - 25 
United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cadres have destroyed different goods being imported from India at Matihani border-point of Mahottari District on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. Different goods including food items and petroleum produ
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United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cadres have destroyed different goods being imported from India at Matihani border-point of Mahottari District on October 25, reports The Himalayan Times. Different goods including food items and petroleum products worth tens of thousands rupees were destroyed by the protesting cadres.
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October - 25 
Chittagong District Police arrested 16 leaders and cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) conducting special drives at different places of the District on October 25, reports New Age. Police also recovered 74
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Chittagong District Police arrested 16 leaders and cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) conducting special drives at different places of the District on October 25, reports New Age. Police also recovered 74 pieces of contraband Yaba tablets, 22 litres of liquor, 250 grams of ganja during the drives.
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October - 25 
Police on October 25 in a drive arrested a local ameer of JeI in connection with arson attack on February 6 in Sadar sub-District of Gaibandha District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee was Dr Abdur Rahim (55), owner of Rabea Clinic and ameer of J
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Police on October 25 in a drive arrested a local ameer of JeI in connection with arson attack on February 6 in Sadar sub-District of Gaibandha District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee was Dr Abdur Rahim (55), owner of Rabea Clinic and ameer of JeI in the District.
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October - 25 
Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa on October 25 said that his Government had built a safety bunker under President’s House to shield VIPs from potential Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) air strikes, reports Daily Mirror. Mr. Rajapaksa said ev
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Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa on October 25 said that his Government had built a safety bunker under President’s House to shield VIPs from potential Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) air strikes, reports Daily Mirror. Mr. Rajapaksa said even the LTTE leader built and lived inside a massive bunker complex during the war to protect him from the military offensives. Therefore we also did the same thing to protect ourselves from terrorist attacks. This is not a new thing; Temple Tree also has an underground bunker for security reasons, he said.
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October - 25 
Mahinda Rajapaksa reiterating his opposition to the resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on October 25 said that the country is now faced with the most dangerous moment since independence in 1948, reports Co
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Mahinda Rajapaksa reiterating his opposition to the resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on October 25 said that the country is now faced with the most dangerous moment since independence in 1948, reports Colombo Page. Rajapaksa said as the former President and Commander in Chief, he is duty bound to explain to the public his views on this resolution and urged all parties in the island nation not to allow the passage of new laws aimed at persecuting members of its armed forces. "The government has co-sponsored the Geneva resolution without considering its implications and without informing parliament and appraising the people about it," Rajapaksa said.
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October - 26 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and another injured in a gun battle with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on October 26, reports outlookindia.com. The skirmish took place in the forest
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and another injured in a gun battle with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on October 26, reports outlookindia.com. The skirmish took place in the forests under Maraguda Police Station limits during an anti-Maoist operation in the region by the paramilitary forces, Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh said. "The killed jawan was identified as Ashok Kumar Jat of constable rank," the ASP added.
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October - 26 
A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army and two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in an encounter in Pulwama District of South Kashmir on October 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations
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A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army and two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in an encounter in Pulwama District of South Kashmir on October 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SOG) cordoned off Drabgam village of Pulwama after they received specific information about the presence of militants in the village. Militants opened fire on the troops during cordon and search operation leading to a gun battle. The Security Forces (SFs) killed both the militants, identified as Afaq-Ullah-Bhat of Karimabad and Abdul Manan Dar of Amarbugh, Shopian, while a JCO, KVS Reddy, of 44 RR, injured in the encounter, later succumbed to injuries. Both the militants were associated with HM and appeared recently in pictures and videos of the militant outfit in which their commander Burhan Wani was also seen. They were part of the HM militant group headed by Burhan Wani of Tral in South Kashmir. Reports said that one of the militants Manan Dar had joined militancy in May this year and was active since then. SFs have recovered two AK-47 rifles from the deceased militants.
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October - 26 
A Junior Commissioner Officer (JCO) of Assam Rifles (AR) was killed and an unspecified number of the personnel were injured in an ambush by suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur's Ukhrul District in the early
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A Junior Commissioner Officer (JCO) of Assam Rifles (AR) was killed and an unspecified number of the personnel were injured in an ambush by suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur's Ukhrul District in the early hours on October 26, reports India Today. Police sources said the ambush took place at Khokai village where the AR was on patrol duty. The suspected militants first detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and when the 44 AR personnel rushed to the spot, attacked them with sophisticated weapons. The JCO, whose identity is yet to be disclosed by AR, died on the spot. Police said the details were yet to be known as Khokai is a remote village from the Kamjong sub-division headquarters.
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October - 26 
A suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with the Police and one Policeman and one militant were injured in Goalpara District of Assam on October 26, reports The Shillong Times. District Superintendent of P
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A suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter with the Police and one Policeman and one militant were injured in Goalpara District of Assam on October 26, reports The Shillong Times. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Nitul Gogoi said, on getting information about militants coming to Damra to kidnap an individual, Police launched an operation to arrest them. On seeing the Police, the two militants travelling on a motorcycle fired at them in an attempt to flee, Gogoi said. In the exchange of fire, the extremist was killed and his associate along with the policeman were injured, he said. A pistol was recovered from the slain militant, Gogoi added.
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October - 26 
A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) claimed in a release on October 26, that the three militants killed in last week's encounter at Shallang in West Khasi Hills were deserters, reports The Telegraph. The outfit also claimed that the trio was involved i
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A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) claimed in a release on October 26, that the three militants killed in last week's encounter at Shallang in West Khasi Hills were deserters, reports The Telegraph. The outfit also claimed that the trio was involved in abduction of pharmacist Akbar Ali from Rongjeng in East Garo Hills. One of those killed, Dakchak, AMEF's ‘deputy commander-in-chief’, was inducted in the outfit as a trainer. According to the release, his behavior was not becoming, so he was given a warning and choose to leave the outfit. The outfit also claimed that vested interests were killing and abducting people and putting the blame on the AMEF and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
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October - 26 
An encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and the militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) occurred in Noloni reserve forest in Pengaree in Tinsukia District on October 26, reports The Sentinel. However, no casual
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An encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and the militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) occurred in Noloni reserve forest in Pengaree in Tinsukia District on October 26, reports The Sentinel. However, no casualty has been reported. SFs recovered an improvised explosive device (IED), magazines, torch lights, blankets and jackets from the site. According to sources, following the encounter with the SFs, the militants managed to escape but the SFs are confident of desirable result soon as the entire green belt has been surrounded by SFs. Latest reports confirmed encounter followed by intense combing operation and various significant developments in the reserve forest.
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October - 26 
Asserting that attempts will be made by Pakistan to engineer terrorism in Kathua-Samba region in Jammu, General Officer Commanding-In-Chief (GOC-in-C), Western Command Lt Gen KJ Singh, on October 26, cautioned people and ex-servicemen to remain vigil
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Asserting that attempts will be made by Pakistan to engineer terrorism in Kathua-Samba region in Jammu, General Officer Commanding-In-Chief (GOC-in-C), Western Command Lt Gen KJ Singh, on October 26, cautioned people and ex-servicemen to remain vigilant to foil such designs, reports Daily Excelsior. “As General (Govardhan Singh) and (former Minister) Gulchain Singh Charak have said that attempts have been made (by Pakistan) in Jammu-Kathua to create terrorism. This is being done and it will continue to do so in future as well”, he said in Jammu on October 26. “The Army is imparting training to people residing along the IB so that they could make out between a terrorist and an Indian jawan,” said the GOC-in-C.
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October - 26 
Kokrajhar Police on October 26 arrested two extortionists, identified as Krishna Debnath and Utpal Pandit for trying to extort money from a contractor at Harigaon by identifying themselves as IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of B
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Kokrajhar Police on October 26 arrested two extortionists, identified as Krishna Debnath and Utpal Pandit for trying to extort money from a contractor at Harigaon by identifying themselves as IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) members from Basugaon town of Chirang District, reports The Telegraph.
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October - 26 
Law enforcement agencies have been asked to step up security around dignitaries attending the Indo-Africa Summit due to the possibility of terror outfits Boko Haram and Islamic State (IS) attempting to disrupt the meet, sources in the intelligence es
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Law enforcement agencies have been asked to step up security around dignitaries attending the Indo-Africa Summit due to the possibility of terror outfits Boko Haram and Islamic State (IS) attempting to disrupt the meet, sources in the intelligence establishment said, The Times of India reports on October 27. The threat perception of the summit has been marked as "very high" as several heads of state visiting Delhi are under threat from Boko Haram, which is mainly active in Nigeria and has recently pledged its allegiance to IS. Highly-placed sources said the foreign region registration office (FRRO) and Delhi Police sleuths were keeping a tab on African nationals who have arrived in Delhi in the last one week. Over 25,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel are operating in tandem with the African security apparatus in central and New Delhi areas for the summit. Security will be much increased on October 29, 2015 when all heads of state, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and high-ranking Indian and African officials will congregate at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
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October - 26 
Meanwhile, as nearly 3000 people migrated from border villages of Samba sector finding no let up in heavy mortar shelling and firing by Pakistani Rangers, the administration on October 26, opened about 20 Government buildings and religious places to
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Meanwhile, as nearly 3000 people migrated from border villages of Samba sector finding no let up in heavy mortar shelling and firing by Pakistani Rangers, the administration on October 26, opened about 20 Government buildings and religious places to accommodate the migrants while 30 Border Security Force (BSF) posts and 24 villages remained under constant shelling and firing intermittently throughout the last night (October 25) till early hours of October 26, reports Daily Excelsior. There was no let up in heavy mortar shelling and firing by the Rangers in Ramgarh, Samba, Hiranagar and Kathua sectors throughout the last night (October 25). The shelling and firing intermittently continued till 7 am on October 26. Nearly 24 villages and 30 BSF posts were targeted by the Rangers, who expanded area of mortar shelling and firing from Samba to entire Hiranagar, Kathua and parts of Ramgarh sectors. However, after firing two heavy mortar shells in Arnia sector, the Rangers didn’t fire again in the sector. The forward villages, where massive shelling and firing was reported included Paharpur, Chor Gali, Pansar, Manyari, Bobiya, Chandre Chak, Patti and surroundings in Hiranagar and Kathua sectors, Benglard, Mangu Chak, Mawa, Chalyari, Chechwal, Regal, Khowara, Sadoh and Sadho Camp in Samba sector. Altogether more than two dozen border villages and 30 BSF posts were being targeted by the Rangers with mortars and heavy fire arms.
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October - 26 
Militant of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), identified as Edmund Nongsiej alias Mot (35), surrendered before the Meghalaya Police in Shillong on October 26, reports webindia123.com. Nongsiej, the militant leader surrendered before
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Militant of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), identified as Edmund Nongsiej alias Mot (35), surrendered before the Meghalaya Police in Shillong on October 26, reports webindia123.com. Nongsiej, the militant leader surrendered before the Police in East Khasi Hills District, Police said. Nongsiej, who had joined the outfit way back in 2000, however, did not deposit any arms when he gave up to the Police.
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October - 26 
Pakistan uses militants as proxies to counter India's growing influence in Afghanistan, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Brennan has said in an email, which has been hacked and released by WikiLeaks, The Times of India reports on Octob
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Pakistan uses militants as proxies to counter India's growing influence in Afghanistan, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Brennan has said in an email, which has been hacked and released by WikiLeaks, The Times of India reports on October 26. The email is among documents, released by the whistleblower website and deemed classified by the CIA, contained reports on Afghanistan and Pakistan, and also ideas for US policy towards Iran. Brennan, three days after Barack Obama was elected US President in November 2008, wrote to him in a position-cum- strategy paper that Pakistan uses the Taliban to counter India in Afghanistan. "Pakistan's desire to counter India's growing influence in Afghanistan and concerns about US long-term commitments to Afghanistan increase Pakistan's interest in hedging its bets by ensuring that it will be able to have a working relationship with the Taliban to balance Indian and Iranian interests if the US withdraws," Brennan wrote on November 7, 2008. Brennan, then a top foreign policy and counter-terrorism adviser to Obama, then a president-elect, was in the running to be CIA Director. Brennan's views on Pakistan was disclosed in a 13-page executive summary of key findings and recommendations on Afghanistan and Pakistan. Brennan, in the summary, said efforts in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have been challenged by Pakistan's ambivalence towards, and perhaps outright support for, the Taliban. "While the US Intelligence Community differs on the extent of the relationships, at least some elements of Pakistan's military and intelligence services appear to be ambivalent about the anti-Taliban and anti-militant mission in the FATA, in part due to their history of close ties to the Taliban in Afghanistan's conflict with the Soviet Union and Pakistan's use of militant proxies in its conflict with India," he wrote.
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October - 26 
Police arrested a woman, identified as Asheda Begum, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 6,000 from Kanimara village under Mancachar Police station of Dhubri District on October 26, reports The Telegraph.
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Police arrested a woman, identified as Asheda Begum, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 6,000 from Kanimara village under Mancachar Police station of Dhubri District on October 26, reports The Telegraph.
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October - 26 
Rezaul Parvez who was abducted on October 21, from a private hostel at Nagaon Aminpatti (Assam), was allegedly killed by the abductors and his body was recovered by Police at Nongpoh in Ri Bhoi District on October 26, reports The Sentinel. Parvez was
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Rezaul Parvez who was abducted on October 21, from a private hostel at Nagaon Aminpatti (Assam), was allegedly killed by the abductors and his body was recovered by Police at Nongpoh in Ri Bhoi District on October 26, reports The Sentinel. Parvez was a student of the CV Raman Junior College in Nagaon town. The Nagaon Sadar Police, on the basis of the statement of two accused persons, identified as Ikbal Hussain and Shan Miya of Doboka area, who were arrested by Police on October 25, were able to ascertain that Parvez had been killed and finally recover his body from Nongpoh in Meghalaya with the aid of Meghalaya Police.
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October - 26 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres torched two battery vehicles between Kamaluru-Bansi railway stations of the Kothavalasa-Kirandul (KK) line on October 26, reports The New Indian Express. Sources said that though the staff in th
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres torched two battery vehicles between Kamaluru-Bansi railway stations of the Kothavalasa-Kirandul (KK) line on October 26, reports The New Indian Express. Sources said that though the staff in the battery cars escaped safely, the Maoists reportedly took their mobile phones and walkie-talkies.
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October - 26 
Two Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) cadres, identified as Kuzhoyi Khesoh, reportedly a ‘2nd lieutenant’ and Kishore Singh a driver of one ‘kilo kilonser’ (home minister) of NSCN-R arrested for threatening innoce
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Two Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) cadres, identified as Kuzhoyi Khesoh, reportedly a ‘2nd lieutenant’ and Kishore Singh a driver of one ‘kilo kilonser’ (home minister) of NSCN-R arrested for threatening innocent civilians at the town’s market place in Phek District, reports Morung Express on October 26. Phek Town Youth Society (PTYS) alleged that one of the apprehended cadres, Kishore Singh, even pointed a gun at the head of one of its member.
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October - 26 
United Sangtam Students Conference (USSC) at its meeting on October 26, 2015 has revoked non-cooperation against Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), which was declared on October 31, 2014
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United Sangtam Students Conference (USSC) at its meeting on October 26, 2015 has revoked non-cooperation against Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), which was declared on October 31, 2014
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October - 26 
According to a supplementary charge-sheet filed in an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on October 26, a suspect identified as Mohammad Imran Swati, confessed to his involvement in planning the murder of the Director of the Orangi Pilot Project Perween Rehm
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According to a supplementary charge-sheet filed in an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on October 26, a suspect identified as Mohammad Imran Swati, confessed to his involvement in planning the murder of the Director of the Orangi Pilot Project Perween Rehman on March 13, 2013, on Manghopir Road in Karachi, along with his brother-in-law and a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militant, reports Dawn. Imran, belonging to the Awami National Party (ANP), confessed that he was part of a meeting in which the murder was planned. He had joined the ANP in 2010 and was an office-bearer of its Bokhari Colony ward. Another suspect, Ahmed Khan alias Ahmed Ali alias Pappu Kashmiri, has been charge-sheeted in the case. The supplementary charge-sheet also named Rahim Surti, Ayaz Surti, Amjad Afridi and Shaldar Khan as absconding accused. The ATC-II judge issued non-bailable warrants against the four absconders directing the Police to arrest and produce them in court till October 30, 2015. A case was registered under Sections 302 (premeditated murder) and 34 (common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code at the Pirabad police station.
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October - 26 
A gas cylinder bomb was found at the house of Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Surendra Yadav in Rajbiraj Municiplaity of Saptari District on October 26, reports The Himalayan Times. Pamphlets of Akhil Tarai Mukti Morcha (ATMM) were also found nearby th
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A gas cylinder bomb was found at the house of Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Surendra Yadav in Rajbiraj Municiplaity of Saptari District on October 26, reports The Himalayan Times. Pamphlets of Akhil Tarai Mukti Morcha (ATMM) were also found nearby the explosive. ATMM coordinator Jay Krishna Goit in a press statement claimed responsibility of the incident.
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October - 26 
NC leader and lawmaker Sunil Yadav on October 26 accused the Government of not being sensitive towards the prolonged Madhes agitation and warned of intensifying the agitation in Tarai-Madhes if the Government did not take immediate steps to address t
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NC leader and lawmaker Sunil Yadav on October 26 accused the Government of not being sensitive towards the prolonged Madhes agitation and warned of intensifying the agitation in Tarai-Madhes if the Government did not take immediate steps to address the concerns of the Madhesi people.
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October - 26 
Detective official said that JeI and ICS are planning to foment violence in the country by killing VIPs and secular-minded people, reports Dhaka Tribune on October 26. According to the detective official, JeI and ICS have already sent their trained o
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Detective official said that JeI and ICS are planning to foment violence in the country by killing VIPs and secular-minded people, reports Dhaka Tribune on October 26. According to the detective official, JeI and ICS have already sent their trained operatives to the field to implement what has been called “Mission 1st November.” “Primarily we have got a list of seven names. Six of them are influential lawmakers of the ruling Awami League. At least one of them is known for his secular views and has demanded speedy trial of the war criminals,” the official said.
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October - 26 
Eight ICS cadres were arrested from a hostel in Kushtia town of Kushtia District on October 26, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Khaled Hossain, Sagor, Mehedi Hasan, Mohsin, Mehedi Hassan, Faijullah, Azim Uddin and Raisul Islam. Police also
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Eight ICS cadres were arrested from a hostel in Kushtia town of Kushtia District on October 26, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Khaled Hossain, Sagor, Mehedi Hasan, Mohsin, Mehedi Hassan, Faijullah, Azim Uddin and Raisul Islam. Police also recovered 10 bombs, leaflets and books from them.
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October - 26 
Police on October 26 claimed that the person who had stabbed to death Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ibrahim Mollah (35) in Dhaka city's Gabtoli on October 22 is a former leader of ICS from Bogra District, reports The Daily Star. Police got the name o
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Police on October 26 claimed that the person who had stabbed to death Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ibrahim Mollah (35) in Dhaka city's Gabtoli on October 22 is a former leader of ICS from Bogra District, reports The Daily Star. Police got the name of Enamul Haque alias Kamal (25), ex-president of Adamdighi sub-District ICS, from his arrested friend Masud Rana Suman (24), an ICS badre who accompanied the ICS leader to Dhaka city from Bogra District. Enamul attacked the ASI of Darus Salam Police Station with a knife after the ASI had stopped the two at Gabtoli Police check post and began searching the ICS leader's bag. Police arrested Masud, but Enamul managed to flee. The ASI later died of his wounds at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital.
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October - 26 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on October 26 indicted eight Jamalpur Al-Badr men for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. The crimes include abduction, confinem
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on October 26 indicted eight Jamalpur Al-Badr men for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. The crimes include abduction, confinement, torture, arson, plundering, murder and other inhuman acts committed in between April 22, the day the Pakistan army entered the town, and December 11, 1971, according to the charges. The accused are Ashraf Hossain (64), Professor Sharif Ahammed (71), Abdul Mannan (66), Abdul Bari (62), Harun (58), Abul Hashem (65), Shamsul Haque alias Badr Bhai (75) and SM Yusuf Ali (83). Of the eight, Shamsul Haque and Yusuf Ali produced before the tribunal. The rest of the accused are on the run and would be tried in absentia. They were leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)'s then student wing Islami Chhatra Sangha.
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October - 26 
President Maithripala Sirisena while addressing the Colors Awarding Ceremony of Army held at Army Headquarters in Panagoda town in Western Province on October 26 vowed to protect security forces while facing allegations of right violations during the
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President Maithripala Sirisena while addressing the Colors Awarding Ceremony of Army held at Army Headquarters in Panagoda town in Western Province on October 26 vowed to protect security forces while facing allegations of right violations during the last phase of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war, Colombo Page. The President said "I will not let the quality and standards of the Armed Forces deteriorate in any way, nor would I allow any forces to degrade the image of the hard-earned dignity of the Sri Lankan armed forces, instead all possible support would be extended to enhance quality, professionalism and skills among our servicemen."
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October - 26 
Presidential Commission Investigating Cases of Missing Persons chairman P. Paranagama said that an investigation team of the Commission will be conducting an independent, impartial inquiry into the alleged extra-judicial executions of surrendering to
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Presidential Commission Investigating Cases of Missing Persons chairman P. Paranagama said that an investigation team of the Commission will be conducting an independent, impartial inquiry into the alleged extra-judicial executions of surrendering top level members of the LTTE during the last stages of the conflict, reports Daily News on October 27. Paranagama told that the investigation arm of the Commission will conduct a thorough investigation into these allegations, after gathering evidence from parties concerned and taking to account present evidence in hand. The report is scheduled to be submitted early 2016, most probably by February.
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October - 26 
The Government on October 26 decided not to grant a common amnesty to the Tamil prisoners but to expedite the bail procedures for a section of the Tamil prisoners, reports Colombo Page. The Government has taken this decision at a high level meeting a
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The Government on October 26 decided not to grant a common amnesty to the Tamil prisoners but to expedite the bail procedures for a section of the Tamil prisoners, reports Colombo Page. The Government has taken this decision at a high level meeting attended by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Law and Order and Prison Reforms Thilak Marapana, Minister of National Dialogue Mano Ganesan and Minister of Rehabilitation and Resettlement D.M. Swaminathan. Minister Mano Ganesan said that 217 Tamil prisoners have been accused of involved in terrorist activities and held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act or Emergency laws. They are said to be in jails for varying periods ranging from five years to 15 years. "Those who are having their cases and those under police action could be granted bail. The officials have been advised to look at this process," Ganesan added.
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October - 27 
A group of armed persons, suspected to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, allegedly distributed a set leaflets, carrying a call to boycott the upcoming local body elections, among local people at a Government Orphanage School at
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A group of armed persons, suspected to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, allegedly distributed a set leaflets, carrying a call to boycott the upcoming local body elections, among local people at a Government Orphanage School at Thirunelli in Wayanad District on October 27, reports manoramaonline.com. According to the Police, the seven-member group including two women arrived at the village on the foothills of the Brahmagiri mountain range around 7.30 pm. After taking out a procession carrying firearms, they shouted slogans and handed over copies of the handwritten pamphlets to the local residents.
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October - 27 
A militant belonging to IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Pankaj Brahma, was arrested from Dimruguri in Kokrajhar District on October 27, reports The Telegraph.
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A militant belonging to IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Pankaj Brahma, was arrested from Dimruguri in Kokrajhar District on October 27, reports The Telegraph.
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October - 27 
A Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) trooper was beaten to death and six other Policemen, including a Station House Officer (SHO), were injured when villagers attacked a Police team which had gone to arrest a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)
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A Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) trooper was beaten to death and six other Policemen, including a Station House Officer (SHO), were injured when villagers attacked a Police team which had gone to arrest a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in Kushmahat village under Nima Chandpura Police Station limits in Begusarai District, reports The New Indian Express on October 27. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar said on a tip-off that a Maoist operative Bauna Sada was hiding in Kushmahat village, a police team led by SHO Amit Kumar raided the village and arrested him. However, the villagers started hurling stones at the Police team and freed the Maoist, the SP said adding, the Police opened fire in its defence. One SAP trooper Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, was caught by the villagers who beat him to death.
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October - 27 
A truck driver, who was reportedly abducted from Padum Pukhuri area was rescued and five cadres of Federal Government of Nagaland-Non-Accordist (FGN-NA) were arrested in this connection from Super Market area in Dimapur, reports Nagaland Poston Octob
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A truck driver, who was reportedly abducted from Padum Pukhuri area was rescued and five cadres of Federal Government of Nagaland-Non-Accordist (FGN-NA) were arrested in this connection from Super Market area in Dimapur, reports Nagaland Poston October 27. According to Police, the driver was abducted on October 23 by militants and demanded a ransom of INR 10,000 from his family members. Police arrested five persons involved in the crime, identified as ‘SS. Sergeant Major’ of FGN-NA Akahino Awomi, ‘SS. 2nd Lieutenant’ of FGN-NA Semato alias John Yepthomi, Hito Zhimomi, Nighato Chophy and Aboto Kiba, and seized an auto rickshaw that was used by the militants.
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October - 27 
Acting on a tip off, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) arrested one person, identified as Sahim Alam (21) along with the consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with face value of INR 73,000, at Gamharia-Laxmipur chowk in Raxaul town of East Ch
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Acting on a tip off, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) arrested one person, identified as Sahim Alam (21) along with the consignment of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with face value of INR 73,000, at Gamharia-Laxmipur chowk in Raxaul town of East Champaran on October 27, reports Business Standard. The accused, native of a village under Abhapur Police Station area of the District, confessed of having been given the consignment of counterfeit notes by a relative of an incarcerated man Munna Mian for delivery to a client in New Delhi.
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October - 27 
Chhattisgarh State Government on October 27 upgraded the security cover of State Forest Minister Mahesh Gagada to Z+ category after some rumours of “conspiracies” by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target him appeared, reports The
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Chhattisgarh State Government on October 27 upgraded the security cover of State Forest Minister Mahesh Gagada to Z+ category after some rumours of “conspiracies” by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target him appeared, reports The Hindu. “In view of the present situation, the Protection Review Group has decided to upgrade the security cover of Mr. Mahesh Gagada to Z+ category from Z category,” said a communique issued from Chhattisgarh Police headquarters.
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October - 27 
Following the recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Assam Government has paid INR 4 million as relief to the families of six persons who were allegedly killed in separate Police encounters between 2010 - 2011, reports Th
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Following the recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Assam Government has paid INR 4 million as relief to the families of six persons who were allegedly killed in separate Police encounters between 2010 - 2011, reports The Times of India. A statement issued on October 26 by the NHRC said, "In all these cases, the Government of Assam could not convince the Commission in response to its notices that the encounters were genuine and the police had to open fire in self-defence." Out of these six, four cases were registered by the Commission in the year 2010 while two other cases were registered in the year 2011. However, Police claimed that all these encounters were of the suspected extremists and were carried out by Police alone or in joint operations with Security Forces (SFs) in different Districts of Assam. Recording the compliance of its recommendations by the State Government, the Commission closed these cases in the month of September, 2015.
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October - 27 
In a joint raid, Bokaro District Police along with Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 26th battalion on October 27 unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) mini gun factory at Dakasadam under Mahuatand Police Station limits in Boka
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In a joint raid, Bokaro District Police along with Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 26th battalion on October 27 unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) mini gun factory at Dakasadam under Mahuatand Police Station limits in Bokaro District, reports The Pioneer. Two Maoists, identified as Kannu Prajapati and Talo Manjhi, were arrested. Police recovered arms and ammunition from them, said Y.S. Ramesh, Superintendent of Police (SP), Bokaro.
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October - 27 
Police bomb squad recovered a bomb which was planted near the Singjamei riverbank in Imphal West District on October 27, reports Kanglaonline. Reports said that the improvised explosive was found wrapped in a plastic polythene bag. Investigation is o
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Police bomb squad recovered a bomb which was planted near the Singjamei riverbank in Imphal West District on October 27, reports Kanglaonline. Reports said that the improvised explosive was found wrapped in a plastic polythene bag. Investigation is ongoing on who planted the explosive and the motive of attack.
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October - 27 
Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) has strongly condemned what it alleged as “brutality of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on other Naga Political Groups (NPGs) particularly
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Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) has strongly condemned what it alleged as “brutality of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on other Naga Political Groups (NPGs) particularly on NSCN-R workers,” reports Morung Express. A ‘Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP)’ release from the outfit on October 27 said NSCN-R cadres has been facing atrocities from the NSCN-IM in Kiphire, Tamenglong, Kohima and the latest incident was the ‘arrest’ of ‘Major’ Tennyson and ‘Lieutenant’ Ngamre of Zeliangrong region at Nongba on October 21 last. It alleged that the above mentioned members were brutally assaulted and was still in their custody. Further, the NSCN-IM also ‘arrested’ ‘Lieutenant’ Teiso Angami and Mhasivikho on October 25 in Kohima, the ‘MIP’ informed. Expressing doubt on the integrity of NSCN-IM, the NSCN-R felt that no peace can be achieved by such harsh actions committed by the former.
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October - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) launched a massive operation after a brief encounter with a group of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants in the forests in Bandipora District of North Kashmir on October 27, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army search party was fired up
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Security Forces (SFs) launched a massive operation after a brief encounter with a group of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants in the forests in Bandipora District of North Kashmir on October 27, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army search party was fired upon by a group of 3-4 LeT militants in the Serinder Kudara forest area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora District, where the LeT militants had established a base for past two months. After a brief encounter with the Army, the militants, however, managed to escape due to dense fog in the area. SFs recovered two pouches during the operation which militants had left behind while fleeing. Later, more troops of Army’s 14, 27 and 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 7 para-commandos, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a massive operation against the militant group.
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October - 27 
Terming “jihadi terrorism” as common threat to South Asia, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on October 27, warned Pakistan not to engage in covert action saying it was a very short-sighted strategy of the neighbouring country, reports The T
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Terming “jihadi terrorism” as common threat to South Asia, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on October 27, warned Pakistan not to engage in covert action saying it was a very short-sighted strategy of the neighbouring country, reports The Times of India. He said Pakistan has never realised that it can be "profitable" and "most effective" for its economic growth and stability if it engages with India and rest of the South Asian countries. "Till that happens, what can India do. I think one is that we should continue to work hard to persuade Pakistan, to convince Pakistan, through our sincerity, whatever we can do and whatever we think is the language in which the Pakistan can understand it well. We should be able to convey and convince it," he said
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October - 27 
The Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chokpot region in South Garo Hills District has been abducted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants near Deku on October 27, reports The Shillong Times. Jude Rangku T Sangma, a 2010 Meghala
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The Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chokpot region in South Garo Hills District has been abducted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants near Deku on October 27, reports The Shillong Times. Jude Rangku T Sangma, a 2010 Meghalaya Civil Service batch officer, left Chokpot block office around 4:30 pm enroute to Tura and had stopped over at a funeral of a relative in Deku Deganggre village, 25 kilometres from Chokpot town. The armed militants took the BDO hostage and chased away his two companions while leaving the vehicle behind on the roadside. Police sources reveal that GNLA ‘commander’ Hedeo Ch Momin alias Karak was the mastermind behind the abduction of the BDO.
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October - 27 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 27, did some hard talk with Pakistani Rangers during two hours long flag meeting between the Sector Commanders of two sides at Octroi post on the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 27, did some hard talk with Pakistani Rangers during two hours long flag meeting between the Sector Commanders of two sides at Octroi post on the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District and told the Rangers in categorical terms that they will not tolerate firing and shelling on the civilian areas and give very effective response if Pakistan initiates firing, reports Daily Excelsior. “There will be zero tolerance towards Pakistan’s shelling and firing and armed infiltration attempts. We can’t tolerate all this nonsense from Pakistan side anymore. We will not initiate firing but we will not allow Pakistan to target our posts and civilian areas. Pakistan will have to face strong consequences if they open firing,’’ Inspector General (IG) of BSF, Jammu Frontiers, Rakesh Sharma said, after the completion of flag meeting. Sharma said after strict warning to the Rangers, both sides have agreed to maintain peace and tranquility on the borders. “The BSF has told the Rangers that they have violated the declaration signed between the Director Generals of two border guarding forces in New Delhi during four days talks from September 9 to 12. Any further violation of New Delhi declaration and today’s commitment to peace on border by the Rangers would be strongly replied with,’’ the BSF Jammu chief warned.
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October - 27 
The ongoing 48-hr bandh (general shutdown strike) imposed by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) constituted against the death of Sinam Tomboi has crippled Waithou-Thoubal Haokha road in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express on October 27. A larg
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The ongoing 48-hr bandh (general shutdown strike) imposed by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) constituted against the death of Sinam Tomboi has crippled Waithou-Thoubal Haokha road in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express on October 27. A large number of protesters blocked Waithou, Tangjeng, Kiyam Khonganhanbi, Babu Bazar, Haokha Mamang and Haokha Maning roads by setting ablaze tyres. The bandh has been called since the State Government has failed to pull up the involved individual(s) in the alleged killing of Sinam Tomboi within the stipulated date, the JAC said.
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October - 27 
Troops of 11 AR of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) arrested one woman over ground worker of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N) from Moreh in Chandel District on October
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Troops of 11 AR of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of headquarters of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) arrested one woman over ground worker of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N) from Moreh in Chandel District on October 27, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee has been identified as Shamurailatpam Premila (42) of Bamon Leikai in Thangapat in Thoubal District. Two demand letters of KCP-N demanding extortion of INR 300,000 were recovered from her possession.
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October - 27 
Two suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres, identified as Kamalesh Jamatia and Manoj Koloy, and a leader of Meghalaya-based outlawed group, United Achik Liberation Army (UALA), were arrested at Balukdupi under Basistha Police St
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Two suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres, identified as Kamalesh Jamatia and Manoj Koloy, and a leader of Meghalaya-based outlawed group, United Achik Liberation Army (UALA), were arrested at Balukdupi under Basistha Police Station in Kamrup District of Assam on October 16, highly places sources confirmed on October 27, reports The Assam Tribune. Although Kamalesh, a dreaded NLFT cadre, surrendered before Police way back in 2011, he went to jungle once again. Kamalesh’s arrest by Assam Police has virtually confirmed his close association with the outlawed NLFT and UALA. Manoj, who used to stay in Assam and Meghalaya, is a well known arms dealer
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October - 27 
A group of militants opened fire on Frontier Corps (FC) check post in Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) from across the border in Afghanistan on October 27 and killed seven FC personnel and inju
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A group of militants opened fire on Frontier Corps (FC) check post in Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) from across the border in Afghanistan on October 27 and killed seven FC personnel and injured three others, reports The News. According to security officials, a group of militants opened fire on the FC post from across the border in Paktika province in Afghanistan. The FC troops retaliated that led to a heavy clash between the FC men and the militants. There was no information about the losses suffered by the militants in the clash as it was dark but seven FC personnel were killed and three others were injured.
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October - 27 
Punjab Government has enhanced the security of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, who is accused of masterminding the November 2008, Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11), following a Home Departm
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Punjab Government has enhanced the security of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, who is accused of masterminding the November 2008, Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11), following a Home Department alert that a "foreign intelligence agency" may make an attempt on his chief's life, reported The Times of India on October 28. "We have enhanced the security of Hafiz Saeed in accordance with the directive of the home department," an official of the Punjab Government said on October 27. He said more Policemen have been deployed at his residence in Jauhar Town and JuD headquarters Chauburji, Lahore, in the wake of the threat. Senior superintendent of police Athar Ismail said the police had "sensitized" the people who are engaged in the personal security of Saeed. According to the letter issued by the Punjab Home Department, a "foreign intelligence agency" has made plans to attack "high-value targets" like Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and JuD chief Saeed to create chaos on a wide-scale.
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October - 27 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 27 provided information to National Assembly (NA) standing committee that India intends to limit the dialogue with Pakistan to terrorism while Pakistan wants unqualified dialogue on all issues, which is prov
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 27 provided information to National Assembly (NA) standing committee that India intends to limit the dialogue with Pakistan to terrorism while Pakistan wants unqualified dialogue on all issues, which is proving to be a deadlock in talks between the two countries, reports The News. Rana Afzal presided over the committee’s meeting attended by not only its members, but also experts on foreign affairs and defence policy. It was told that India had committed 400 violations of the LoC and Working Boundary this year, killing 36 people and injuring 122 others.
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October - 27 
Cadres of UDMF on October 27 erected makeshift tents, and staged sit-ins and demonstrations at Sukdev Chowk, Shivnagar, Jaynagar, Garuda, Birta, Sakhuwa, Dumriya chowk obstructing vehicular movement along the Gaur-Chandranigahapur road section in Rau
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Cadres of UDMF on October 27 erected makeshift tents, and staged sit-ins and demonstrations at Sukdev Chowk, Shivnagar, Jaynagar, Garuda, Birta, Sakhuwa, Dumriya chowk obstructing vehicular movement along the Gaur-Chandranigahapur road section in Rautahat District, reports The Himalayan Times. UDMF activists said they intensified their agitation as smuggling of essential commodities, including petroleum products, to Kathmandu from the Tarai has increased in recent days.
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October - 27 
Federal Madhesi Front (FMF), led by Nepal Sadvawana Party and comprising five parties presented a 102 point constitutional amendment proposal to Government talks team during the talks held at Kathmandu on October 27, reports Setopati. Among other iss
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Federal Madhesi Front (FMF), led by Nepal Sadvawana Party and comprising five parties presented a 102 point constitutional amendment proposal to Government talks team during the talks held at Kathmandu on October 27, reports Setopati. Among other issues, the Front has sought amendment in the constitution to include Hindi and English as administrative language, use 'Madhesh' in national anthem, elect Prime Minister on the rotation basis and review of the federal provinces. The Front also submitted an 11 point demands that include declaring those who died during agitation as martyrs and providing financial compensation to their families, providing treatment to those who sustained injuries during demonstrations, releasing cadres arrested in course of protests.
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October - 27 
Three persons were injured at the hands of the protestors associated with the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in Sunsari District on October 27, reports Republica. The first victim, Ram Bilas Yadav (22) sustained severe burn injuries
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Three persons were injured at the hands of the protestors associated with the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in Sunsari District on October 27, reports Republica. The first victim, Ram Bilas Yadav (22) sustained severe burn injuries to his legs and back. Police said “Yadav was returning home after purchasing petrol when the group came in 10 motorcycles and seized the bottle of petrol. The group sprinkled the petrol around Yadav after taking him under control. They then set fire." In another incident, two girls sustained burn injuries after cadres of the UDMF seized petrol bottles they were carrying, smashed them on the ground and lit them on October 26. The victims have been identified as Ranjana (3) and Sunita (16
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October - 27 
Five cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested on subversion charge in Bogra District on October 27, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Shohel Rana (30), Hedayetul Isalm Ujjal (26), Rezwanul
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Five cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested on subversion charge in Bogra District on October 27, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Shohel Rana (30), Hedayetul Isalm Ujjal (26), Rezwanul Haque (22), Golam Rabbani (22) and Faruque (23).
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October - 27 
Police on October 27 arrested five cadres of ICS while holding a clandestine meeting at Kewatkhali area of Mymensingh District, reports New Nation. The arrestees were identified as Nasim (24), Saleh Uddin (25), Shafiqul (25), Shafiqul (24) and Golam
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Police on October 27 arrested five cadres of ICS while holding a clandestine meeting at Kewatkhali area of Mymensingh District, reports New Nation. The arrestees were identified as Nasim (24), Saleh Uddin (25), Shafiqul (25), Shafiqul (24) and Golam Kabir (25).
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October - 28 
A soldier was killed in an encounter with the LeT militants in the forests of North Kashmir’s Bandipora District on October 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired at a search party of Army’s 14 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Buthoo forest area of Ban
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A soldier was killed in an encounter with the LeT militants in the forests of North Kashmir’s Bandipora District on October 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired at a search party of Army’s 14 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Buthoo forest area of Bandipora, critically injuring an Army soldier, Rifleman Samod, of 14 RR. He succumbed to his injuries on way to hospital.
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October - 28 
Dawood Ibrahim's close aide Riyaz Bhati was arrested on October 28 from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport of Mumbai (Maharashtra) along with two passports, reports dajiworld.com. Police officials arrested Bhati after they found two passports
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Dawood Ibrahim's close aide Riyaz Bhati was arrested on October 28 from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport of Mumbai (Maharashtra) along with two passports, reports dajiworld.com. Police officials arrested Bhati after they found two passports in his baggage that had differing details mentioned in them. Bhati was at the airport to catch a flight to Johannesburg, where Dawood’s other associates were supposedly going to meet and discuss the future of D-company in Mumbai.
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October - 28 
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the garage of a private school owner, identified as Priyakanta Singh of Yumnam Leikai of Imphal, on October 28, reports The Telegraph. Priyakanta and his father sustained splinter injuries on the leg. Pol
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Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the garage of a private school owner, identified as Priyakanta Singh of Yumnam Leikai of Imphal, on October 28, reports The Telegraph. Priyakanta and his father sustained splinter injuries on the leg. Police suspect a militant group behind the blast.
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October - 28 
In an early morning encounter with the CPI-Maoist in Dharmashala-Satgharwa forest of Simdega District, Security Forces (SFs) on October 28 recovered several salwar suits along with other articles of day to day use, reports The Pioneer. “The encounter
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In an early morning encounter with the CPI-Maoist in Dharmashala-Satgharwa forest of Simdega District, Security Forces (SFs) on October 28 recovered several salwar suits along with other articles of day to day use, reports The Pioneer. “The encounter took place early in the morning during a routine Long Range Patrolling (LRP) in the jungles of Dharamshala. As the rebels spotted Police movement from a distant height, they started firing on the Security Forces and after a brief encounter, they succeeded in running away in different directions,” said Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajiv Ranjan.
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October - 28 
In present India, Punjab is in a serious grip of drug abuse, Daily Excelsior reports on October 29. Border Security Force (BSF) recently submitted a report to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on the narco trafficking in Punjab from beyond th
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In present India, Punjab is in a serious grip of drug abuse, Daily Excelsior reports on October 29. Border Security Force (BSF) recently submitted a report to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on the narco trafficking in Punjab from beyond the borders. The detailed report suggests an increase in drug smuggling across the border. In 2011, the BSF had seized heroin worth 67 kilogram, while in 2012; the seizure was elevated to 288 kilogram. These figures touched 313 kilogram and 324 kilogram in 2013 and 2014 respectively. It further stated that there are numerous couriers in the border regions of Punjab which are being paid INR 60,000 per kilogram, and well-network groups ensure the drug consignments are safely cleared and smuggled. Furthermore, to avoid the Police and Army surveillance, these well-established groups use sophisticated modus operandi to smuggle the drugs across the border. The modus operandi includes the use of Pakistani SIM cards by Indian drug smugglers and Indian SIM cards used by Pakistani drug lords to dodge the intelligence surveillance.
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October - 28 
On October 28, one civilian, identified as Jeet Bahadur Tamang (65), was found dead just one kilometre away from the site of the October 26 attack at Kamjong in Ukhrul District, reports The Sangai Express. Jeet Bahadur, a resident of Khoikai Lamkhai,
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On October 28, one civilian, identified as Jeet Bahadur Tamang (65), was found dead just one kilometre away from the site of the October 26 attack at Kamjong in Ukhrul District, reports The Sangai Express. Jeet Bahadur, a resident of Khoikai Lamkhai, was found dead with bullet injuries on his head with his arm also receiving a bullet injury. Further, the Junior Commissioner Officer (JCO) of Assam Rifles (AR) who was killed in the attack at Kamjong was identified as Suresh Tamang.
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October - 28 
Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on October 28 denied India's renewed allegations in the aftermath of gangster Chhota Rajan's arrest in Indonesia's Bali that terror suspect Dawood Ibrahim was hiding in Pakistan, reports The Times of
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Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on October 28 denied India's renewed allegations in the aftermath of gangster Chhota Rajan's arrest in Indonesia's Bali that terror suspect Dawood Ibrahim was hiding in Pakistan, reports The Times of India. "Who told you he is in Pakistan? If you have any information, please pass it on to us, we will nab him and hand it over to you," said Basit. He said Pakistan is ready to hold talks with India, at any level, with even some conditions in order to address each other's concerns but India should not make mistake that Pakistan made some ten years ago by refusing to sit at the negotiating table.
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October - 28 
People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), through a press release issued by its publicity officer ‘Captain’ Achou, has refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Asem Sarat (50) of Thoubal Awang Leikai, who was arrested in a
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People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), through a press release issued by its publicity officer ‘Captain’ Achou, has refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Asem Sarat (50) of Thoubal Awang Leikai, who was arrested in a joint operation at Thoubal bazar in Thoubal District on October 24, reports The Sangai Express. The allegation that Sarat was entrusted the task of collecting money by PREPAK’s Malem from schools, colleges and brick firms located in Thoubal District was baseless, it contended.
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October - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Daoraighabnai under Runikhata Police station in Chirang District on October 28, reports The Economic Times. T
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Daoraighabnai under Runikhata Police station in Chirang District on October 28, reports The Economic Times. The arrested militants were identified as Rajeev Basumatary alias Mwrgwng, allegedly involved in the attack on adivasis in December 2014, Hitesh Narzary, Mohanto Narzary and Antho Narzary. A 7.65 mm Pistol, some ammunition and two grenades were also recovered from them.
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October - 28 
Three Constables of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) blast in Sukma District on October 28, reports The Hindu. Commenting on the matter Santosh Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police (AS
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Three Constables of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) blast in Sukma District on October 28, reports The Hindu. Commenting on the matter Santosh Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Operations, Sukma said “A pressure IED, planted by the Maoists, exploded near Burkapal CRPF camp of Sukma when a team of CRPF’s 74th battalion was out as a road opening party. Three CRPF men suffered injuries in the incident.” The explosion took place when one trooper accidentally put his foot on the pressure IED.
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October - 28 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on October 28 arrested two terrorists, identified as Mistri Pathan and Kamran Aslam alias Kamran Gujjar, involved in the May 13, 2015, Safoora Carnage, reports The News. The LEA also recovered weapons from their posses
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on October 28 arrested two terrorists, identified as Mistri Pathan and Kamran Aslam alias Kamran Gujjar, involved in the May 13, 2015, Safoora Carnage, reports The News. The LEA also recovered weapons from their possession. According to the joint interrogation report compiled after the revelations of Tahir Minhas, the suspected gang leader of Safoora attackers, Mistri was the man who was wearing Police uniform along with Abdullah Mansuri and the two men stopped the bus in Scheme 33 area of the city. The report further says Mistri after shooting the driver, took control of the steering. While he kept driving the bus carrying members of Ismaili community, his other gang members were busy in gruesome shooting of innocent people. Kamran Gujjar was assigned to coordinate with and facilitate the gang members.
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October - 28 
Supreme Court on October 27 urged the state to ensure that no one is forced to endure an investigation or trial on the basis of false blasphemy allegations, reports Daily Times. On October 6, 2015, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by
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Supreme Court on October 27 urged the state to ensure that no one is forced to endure an investigation or trial on the basis of false blasphemy allegations, reports Daily Times. On October 6, 2015, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, had scrapped a plea seeking revocation of Qadri’s death sentence for assassinating former Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer on January 4, 2011. The sentence was first awarded by an Anti-Terrorism Court and then upheld by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) before it was challenged in the apex court. Authoring the 39-page verdict, Justice Khosa said Qadri had murdered Taseer on the basis of nothing but hearsay. “It is an unfortunate fact which cannot be disputed that in many cases registered in respect of the offence of blasphemy, false allegations are leveled for extraneous purposes.” He said that in the absence of adequate safeguards against abuse of the blasphemy law, people falsely accused of the offence suffer irrevocably. The order said any call for reform in religion-related laws should be seen as a call for introducing safeguards against abuse of such laws, adding that it should not be interpreted as a call against the religious aspects of the offences covered by the laws.
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October - 28 
Three terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with Police during a search operation in Mominabad area of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 28, reported The News. One of the militants managed to escape. Police al
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Three terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with Police during a search operation in Mominabad area of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 28, reported The News. One of the militants managed to escape. Police also recovered arms from their possession. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West Zafar Mahesar, one of the slain terrorist has been identified as Khan alias Shero.
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October - 28 
Staging a torch rally in Rajbiraj, the District headquarters of Saptari, on October 28, cadres of the agitating UDMF urged their leaders to hold meaningful talks with the Government, reports Republica. "We organized a torch rally on the eve of the pl
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Staging a torch rally in Rajbiraj, the District headquarters of Saptari, on October 28, cadres of the agitating UDMF urged their leaders to hold meaningful talks with the Government, reports Republica. "We organized a torch rally on the eve of the planned talks between the UDMF and the government to urge our leaders to make the talks meaningful," said Ramprit Yadav, Saptari District coordinator of UDMF. "We also warned our leaders not to engage themselves in talks for talk’s sake as in the past," said Binod Yadav, a youth leader of the Sadbhawana Party.
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October - 28 
Two persons were injured as protesting cadres of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on October 27 set ablaze two motorbikes in Rautahat District, reports The Himalayan Times. Riders of the both bikes – Suresh Sah (28) and Ram Prabesh Sah (27) - s
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Two persons were injured as protesting cadres of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on October 27 set ablaze two motorbikes in Rautahat District, reports The Himalayan Times. Riders of the both bikes – Suresh Sah (28) and Ram Prabesh Sah (27) - sustained injuries in the incident. The two-wheelers were torched at local Jayanagar Chok while they were returning after refilling fuel from India.
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October - 28 
Vice-chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Bidhya Devi Bhandari was elected as the new President of the country on October 28, reports The Himalayan Times. Bhandari received 327 votes in the Presidential election aga
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Vice-chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Bidhya Devi Bhandari was elected as the new President of the country on October 28, reports The Himalayan Times. Bhandari received 327 votes in the Presidential election against her rival candidate of the Nepali Congress (NC) Kul Bahadur Gurung’s 214 votes. Bhandari is the second President of the country but the first woman President of Nepal. Out of 597 votes including that of the Speaker in the 601-member Parliament, 549 members cast their votes. Eight votes were declared invalid.
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October - 28 
15 people were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with Police in Jatrabari and Kafrul areas of Dhaka city on October 28, reports New Age. Police arrested 22 cadres of JeI-ICS in separate d
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15 people were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with Police in Jatrabari and Kafrul areas of Dhaka city on October 28, reports New Age. Police arrested 22 cadres of JeI-ICS in separate drives at places of the capital. Police also recovered 22 crude bombs and a petrol bomb from them.
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October - 28 
Police arrested Mosharraf Hossain, former president of Patuakhali District unit Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Newmarket area of Patuakhali District on October 28, reports The Daily Star. Police said that
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Police arrested Mosharraf Hossain, former president of Patuakhali District unit Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Newmarket area of Patuakhali District on October 28, reports The Daily Star. Police said that they arrested Mosharraf in connection with subversive activities.
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October - 28 
Police on October 28 arrested Rakibul Islam Rakib, the ‘regional commander’ of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Majidpur area of Pabna District in connection with the attack on Pastor Luke Sarkar, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the
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Police on October 28 arrested Rakibul Islam Rakib, the ‘regional commander’ of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Majidpur area of Pabna District in connection with the attack on Pastor Luke Sarkar, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the arrestee, Rakibul Islam Rakib, along with his two associates led the attack on the Pastor.On October 17, Rakibul Islam Rabbi, one of Rakib’s associate, in a confessional statement to a Pabna court said he along with Rakib and Shakil attempted to kill Luke Sarkar. He also said they carried out the attack in order to create instability in the country.
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October - 28 
Police raided Sulob press in Kushtia town of Kushtia District on October 28 and arrested four ICS cadres for printing leaflets propagating ICS's activities, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Masum Billah, Sahin Uddin, Mustafizur Rahman and Ka
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Police raided Sulob press in Kushtia town of Kushtia District on October 28 and arrested four ICS cadres for printing leaflets propagating ICS's activities, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Masum Billah, Sahin Uddin, Mustafizur Rahman and Kazi Anwar Hossain. Police also recovered six petrol bombs, 10 cocktails and leaflets from their possession
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October - 28 
Attorney General on October 28 filed four reports with the Court of Appeal on the activities of former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader, Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, reports Colombo Page. The court was informed of the reports filed by
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Attorney General on October 28 filed four reports with the Court of Appeal on the activities of former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader, Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, reports Colombo Page. The court was informed of the reports filed by the Attorney General when a petition filed by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Member of Parliament, Vijitha Herath was taken to consideration by the Appeals Court. Herath has filed a suit in the Court of Appeal seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus for the arrest of Pathmanathan allegedly for his role as an LTTE arms dealer and in the killing of Rajiv Gandhi.
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October - 29 
A Constable of the Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF), Samund Dewangan, succumbed to injuries on October 29 after he was critically injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) orchestrated Improvised Explosive Devic (IED) blast on the same
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A Constable of the Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF), Samund Dewangan, succumbed to injuries on October 29 after he was critically injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) orchestrated Improvised Explosive Devic (IED) blast on the same day in a forest patch close to Pandemurga village under Nelasnar Police Station limits in Bijapur District, reports The Pioneer. He belonged to CAF’s 13th battalion, said Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Indira Kalyan Elesela. While combing in the forest patch, Dewangan accidentally stepped over an IED leading to the blast.
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October - 29 
A group of heavily-armed Maoists on October 29 set ablaze at least five vehicles at Gumda village under Geedam Police Station limits in Dantewada District, reports The Pioneer. Initial report suggested that the Maoists stormed into a railway construc
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A group of heavily-armed Maoists on October 29 set ablaze at least five vehicles at Gumda village under Geedam Police Station limits in Dantewada District, reports The Pioneer. Initial report suggested that the Maoists stormed into a railway construction site and set five vehicles on fire.
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October - 29 
A Lucknow court on October 29 acquitted six suspected Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) terrorists for want of evidence ‘beyond reasonable doubt’, reports The Hindu. The acquittal comes eight years after they were arrested from different parts of Utt
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A Lucknow court on October 29 acquitted six suspected Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) terrorists for want of evidence ‘beyond reasonable doubt’, reports The Hindu. The acquittal comes eight years after they were arrested from different parts of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in June 2007. The UP Special Task Force (STF) had claimed to have recovered one AK-47, several grenades and Research Department Explosive (RDX) from them. Of the six, Naushad belongs to Bijnore in UP, the rest - Mohammad Ali Akbar Hussain, Shaikh Mukhtar Hussain, Azizurrahman Sardar, Noor Islam and Jalaluddin - are from West Bengal. The six were charged with waging war against India and sedition. But the court acquitted all the six saying that the prosecution failed to substantiate its claims “beyond reasonable doubt.”
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October - 29 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), chief Syed Ali Geelani, on October 29, called for ‘Million March’ on November 7, the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Kashmir valley, reports The Hindu. APHC-G spokesman Ayaz Akbar said h
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), chief Syed Ali Geelani, on October 29, called for ‘Million March’ on November 7, the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Kashmir valley, reports The Hindu. APHC-G spokesman Ayaz Akbar said his party is approaching the state administration for a formal permission for the rally. “The ‘Million March’ at the Tourist Reception Centre ground in Srinagar on the day of planned public rally of Modi will see more than a million people marching. It will be a clear referendum. This is to underline that Kashmir dispute is not about terrorism but rights and broken promises of New Delhi,” Akbar said. Geelani has also called upon other faction of separatists to join the march.
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October - 29 
Based on specific intelligence regarding movement of a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, troops of 45 Assam Rifles (AR) of 9 Sector AR, established a vehicle check post in general area Koirengei in Imphal East District and
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Based on specific intelligence regarding movement of a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, troops of 45 Assam Rifles (AR) of 9 Sector AR, established a vehicle check post in general area Koirengei in Imphal East District and arrested the militant, identified as Moiranthem Sanajaoba Meitei (27) of Khongman Atom Leirak, on October 29, reports The Sangai Express. Later, Moiranthem was handed over to Heingang Police Station.
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October - 29 
General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Command, Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi reviewed the security scenario in Lower Assam and the counter-insurgency (CI) operations, reports The Assam Tribune on October 29. After visiting the forwar
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General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Command, Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi reviewed the security scenario in Lower Assam and the counter-insurgency (CI) operations, reports The Assam Tribune on October 29. After visiting the forward locations in Tawang Sector, Bakshi visited Rangiya- based Red Horns Division accompanied by Lieutenant General Sarath Chand to review the overall security situation prevailing in Lower Assam and also to get a first-hand feel of the ongoing operations against the terrorist groups. According to reports, he was given a detailed briefing on the ongoing counter-insurgency and counter- terrorism operations in Lower Assam, with a specific update on the current operations being undertaken against IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) post the December 23, 2014 violence against the Adivasis.
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October - 29 
Kheroni Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team, during a search operation, arrested a Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) linkman, identified as Dhon Timung (25) from Deuri Tinali under Baithalangso Police Station in Karbi Anglong Dis
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Kheroni Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team, during a search operation, arrested a Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) linkman, identified as Dhon Timung (25) from Deuri Tinali under Baithalangso Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel on October 29. The Police said that he was closely associated with earlier arrested KPLT ‘vice-chairman’ Longbi Timung and Borkiri Timung alias Babu Phangso, ‘second lieutenant’ of KPLT.
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October - 29 
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operational ‘commander’ Abu Qasim was killed in an encounter in Kulgam District early on October 29, reports The Hindu. “We have neutralised a top Lashkar commander Abu Qasim during an operation in Khandaypora in Kulgam District
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operational ‘commander’ Abu Qasim was killed in an encounter in Kulgam District early on October 29, reports The Hindu. “We have neutralised a top Lashkar commander Abu Qasim during an operation in Khandaypora in Kulgam District in the wee hours today (October 29). It is a major success as Qasim was directly or indirectly involved in all major LeT attacks in Kashmir over the past three years,” Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir S.J.M Gillani said. The elusive Qasim is behind several high-profile militant attacks in the Valley since 2012, which include the Hyderpora attack in 2013 that left eight army personnel dead, attack on the Silver Star hotel frequented by non-locals on October 10, 2012 and the attack on the Border Security Force (BSF) in Pampore 2013.
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October - 29 
One person, reportedly, a non-local was shot dead by unidentified assailants on October 29 late afternoon and the body was found at Gorapatti area in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. The identity of the deceased could not be ascertained. Sour
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One person, reportedly, a non-local was shot dead by unidentified assailants on October 29 late afternoon and the body was found at Gorapatti area in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. The identity of the deceased could not be ascertained. Sources said that the deceased does not belong to any Naga Political Groups (NPGs) however he was reportedly involved in some criminal activities.
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October - 29 
Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf acknowledged that his country supported and trained terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in 1990s for fanning militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on October 29. The former milit
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Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf acknowledged that his country supported and trained terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in 1990s for fanning militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on October 29. The former military ruler also asserted that terror leaders like Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri were Pakistan’s “heroes” but later became “villains”. “In 1990s the freedom struggle began in Kashmir…At that time Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and 11 or 12 other organisations were formed. We supported them and trained them as they were fighting in Kashmir at the cost of their lives,” Musharraf said in an interview to Dunya News. The former army chief’s remarks came while responding to a question about demand for action against LeT’s Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi. He said Saeed and Lakhvi-type people enjoyed the status of heroes at that time. “The Kashmiri freedom fighters including Hafiz Saeed and Lakhvi were our heroes at that time. Later on the religious militancy turned into terrorism. Now they (referring to militants in Pakistan) are killing their own people here and this should be controlled and stopped,” he said.
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October - 29 
Shimla Police arrested a man, identified as Jagdish Sharma with some Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 500 denomination while trying to plant them in a private hotel in Lakkar Bazaar in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh, reports Webindia123
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Shimla Police arrested a man, identified as Jagdish Sharma with some Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 500 denomination while trying to plant them in a private hotel in Lakkar Bazaar in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh, reports Webindia123 on October 29.
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October - 29 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on October 29, threatened to execute abducted Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chokpot, Jude Rangku T Sangma, if the government does not stop counter-insurgency operations in Garo Hills, reports The Telegrap
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on October 29, threatened to execute abducted Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chokpot, Jude Rangku T Sangma, if the government does not stop counter-insurgency operations in Garo Hills, reports The Telegraph. The outfit released a photograph of the official and also asked his family to ensure that the operation was put on halt in November. “If the government doesn’t stop and withdraw the operations against us and others (militants) in the Garo hills region within this week, we will be compelled to shoot the Meghalaya government official who is still in our custody,” the outfit’s joint publicity secretary, Garo Mandei Marak, said in a release. In another release, Marak said, “GNLA is asking the family members of BDO Jude Rangku T. Sangma and the government to withdraw the operations against us immediately from the entire Garo hills region.” The outfit warned that if a Police team arrived at the spot where the official is being held, it would immediately shoot him. “If operations against militants are not put to an end, we will kill the officer and his body might never be found again even for a proper burial,” the outfit threatened, adding, “We won’t hesitate to shoot him.” “To avoid such happenings, we demand the withdrawal of operations from all of Garo hills against us throughout the month of November for his safe release or else we will be left with no options and negotiations,” the release to the family said.
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October - 29 
The Guwahati city Police recovered a vehicle along with a huge cache of explosives and arrested three persons in this connection from Khanapara in Kamrup District on October 29, reports The Sentinel. The explosives contain 20 cartoons of gelatin stic
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The Guwahati city Police recovered a vehicle along with a huge cache of explosives and arrested three persons in this connection from Khanapara in Kamrup District on October 29, reports The Sentinel. The explosives contain 20 cartoons of gelatin sticks and 30 cartoons of detonators. The three arrested were identified as Uddhav Das (driver), Munin Deka and Jitu Baishya. However, the main accused managed to escape.
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October - 29 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has warned that some political leaders may be attacked by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports Zee News on October 29. The UMHA has warned that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parl
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has warned that some political leaders may be attacked by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports Zee News on October 29. The UMHA has warned that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Giriraj Singh and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mukul Roy may be under the radar of CPI-Maoist, as per India Today report.
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October - 29 
Wall posters that appeared near AP Rayons Factory on October 29 at Kamalapur under Mangapet mandal (administrative unit) in Warrangal District caused commotion among people and Police, reports The Hindu. The posters were issued in the name of Khammam
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Wall posters that appeared near AP Rayons Factory on October 29 at Kamalapur under Mangapet mandal (administrative unit) in Warrangal District caused commotion among people and Police, reports The Hindu. The posters were issued in the name of Khammam-Karimnagar-Warangal (KKW) committee ‘secretary’ Damodar. They featured a threat issued to Minister A. Chandulal, and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader Umesh Reddy, holding them responsible for recent encounter in which Sruthi and Vidyasagar Reddy were killed by the Police. They threatened to kill all those responsible for the encounter.
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October - 29 
At least eight people, including two tribal elders and six of their gunmen, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device blast in the Marwar area of Bolan District on October 29, reported The Express Tribune. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claime
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At least eight people, including two tribal elders and six of their gunmen, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device blast in the Marwar area of Bolan District on October 29, reported The Express Tribune. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack. According to the Balochistan Levies, a convoy of tribal elders Mir Gul Khan Marri and Bahwal Khan Marri was its way home when it was hit by an IED. The explosion killed both the tribal elders and their six guards on the spot. The BLA had deceived Gull Khan by inviting him for negotiating surrender and killed him on the way back.
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October - 29 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 29 claimed to have arrested a target killer, identified as Shahid Qadri, during a raid in Dalmia area of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reported The News. According to S
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 29 claimed to have arrested a target killer, identified as Shahid Qadri, during a raid in Dalmia area of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reported The News. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Junaid Shaikh, Qadri, who belongs to a religious political party, has confessed to killing 17 people including two Policemen
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October - 29 
CTD arrested a gangster, identified as Aadil, during a raid in New Karachi Town on October 29, reports The News. The SSP said that Aadil confessed to killing 24 people including Policemen. He said that Aadil was trained by an outlawed organization in
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CTD arrested a gangster, identified as Aadil, during a raid in New Karachi Town on October 29, reports The News. The SSP said that Aadil confessed to killing 24 people including Policemen. He said that Aadil was trained by an outlawed organization in Hub tehsil (revenue unit) of Lasbela District in Balochistan.
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October - 29 
Italian Police on October 29 handed over a man suspected of involvement in the December 16, 2014 Peshawar Army Public School (APS) massacre to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), reports Daily Times. Usman Ghani - who hails from Khyber Pakhtunkhw
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Italian Police on October 29 handed over a man suspected of involvement in the December 16, 2014 Peshawar Army Public School (APS) massacre to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), reports Daily Times. Usman Ghani - who hails from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan District - was escorted to Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport (BBIA) on October 29 by Italian Police after being arrested in Italy with Interpol’s assistance. Ghani is reportedly wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities in Pakistan including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)-claimed APS attack in which at least 150 people were killed, over 140 of them being children, they said. After he was handed over to FIA, the suspect has been shifted to the agency’s passport cell for investigation.
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October - 29 
Three attackers opened aerial fire near two schools in the Shabqadar area of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 29, reports Dawn. No loss of life or property has been reported. One of the schools was a public girls' school, while the
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Three attackers opened aerial fire near two schools in the Shabqadar area of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 29, reports Dawn. No loss of life or property has been reported. One of the schools was a public girls' school, while the other was a private school. District Police Officer Charsadda Shafiullah Khan said that the attackers had escaped from the scene after retaliatory firing by area residents. The attackers fled the scene on foot. “Some men were trying to climb the boundary wall of a private school and on seeing them, the school guard opened fire after which the men fled,” Shafiullah Khan said.
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October - 29 
Two 'commanders' of BLA along with 28 militants laid down their weapons and surrendered to authorities in a press conference held by Provincial Minister Nawab Changaiz Marri in Quetta on October 29, reports Dawn. “We appreciate that the militants hav
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Two 'commanders' of BLA along with 28 militants laid down their weapons and surrendered to authorities in a press conference held by Provincial Minister Nawab Changaiz Marri in Quetta on October 29, reports Dawn. “We appreciate that the militants have surrendered and have announced their decision to join peaceful lives,” said Marri.
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October - 29 
Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav on October 29 said that there was no point in the UDMF holding talks with the Government until the latter agreed to redraw provincial boundaries, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a
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Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav on October 29 said that there was no point in the UDMF holding talks with the Government until the latter agreed to redraw provincial boundaries, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a press meet at Rajbiraj town in Saptari District, Yadav said “We are not prolonging the agitation by choice. It is a compulsion created by the state,” said Yadav. He also said that implementation of the eight and 22-point agreements reached with the Madhes-based parties in the past would be the only solution to the Madhes agitation.
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October - 29 
A motorbike was set ablaze at Lahan town in Siraha District on October 29, reports Republica. Rudra Dahal, the rider of the motorbike, said "As I reached Kushwaha Chowk, Lahan at 9:00 am, I was stopped by some protestors. They scolded me for riding a
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A motorbike was set ablaze at Lahan town in Siraha District on October 29, reports Republica. Rudra Dahal, the rider of the motorbike, said "As I reached Kushwaha Chowk, Lahan at 9:00 am, I was stopped by some protestors. They scolded me for riding a motorbike during strike. Soon, they started hitting at my bike and then it was torched. I pleaded them for mercy, but no one was ready to listen. Despite my request, the protestors set my bike on fire."
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October - 29 
Pari Thapa-led Communist Party of Nepal-Unified (CPN-Unified) and Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) at a Party Unity Coordination Committee meeting held on October 27 had decided to merge as both the parties have common id
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Pari Thapa-led Communist Party of Nepal-Unified (CPN-Unified) and Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) at a Party Unity Coordination Committee meeting held on October 27 had decided to merge as both the parties have common ideology and political issues, reports The Himalayan Times. It has been learned that an Assembly has been called on November 8 to merge the parties officially.
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October - 29 
Talks between the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) and the Government remained inconclusive on October 29 as the former demanded immediate resolution of the provincial boundary issue, reports Republica. "Correcting the provincial boun
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Talks between the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) and the Government remained inconclusive on October 29 as the former demanded immediate resolution of the provincial boundary issue, reports Republica. "Correcting the provincial boundary is our main demand, but the government appeared unprepared and the talks could not move ahead," said Laxman Lal Karna of Sadbhawana Party. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa said "Their demand was immediate resolution of the boundary dispute, which is a difficult proposition as it took eight years to finalize the present boundary."
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October - 29 
Tarai-Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Chairman Mahanta Thakur on October 29 blamed the Government of not being serious about the genuine demands of Madhesis, reports Republica. Addressing a press meet organized in Birgunj town in Parsa District, Thak
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Tarai-Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Chairman Mahanta Thakur on October 29 blamed the Government of not being serious about the genuine demands of Madhesis, reports Republica. Addressing a press meet organized in Birgunj town in Parsa District, Thakur, a leader of agitating UDMF, said that the Government's decision to import petroleum products from China instead of trying to resolve the country's own crisis shows how serious it was toward addressing demands of the Madhesi people. "As the country promulgated the new constitution ignoring past agreements between the government and the Madhesi parties, it has pushed the country into stalemate," Thakur added.
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October - 29 
A Dhaka court on October 29 sentenced five members of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment in a case filed for the serial bomb blasts in Gopalganj District on August 17, 2005, reports The Daily Star. The convicts a
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A Dhaka court on October 29 sentenced five members of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment in a case filed for the serial bomb blasts in Gopalganj District on August 17, 2005, reports The Daily Star. The convicts are Gias Uddin, Milon Khan, Hasan Ali Mollah, Zillur Rahman Mollah and Ziaur Rahman.
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October - 29 
President Maithripala Sirisena held a special discussion with religious leaders of all faiths to discuss Geneva Proposals and its challenges, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on October 29, reports Colombo Page. The President proposed to se
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President Maithripala Sirisena held a special discussion with religious leaders of all faiths to discuss Geneva Proposals and its challenges, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on October 29, reports Colombo Page. The President proposed to set up a committee representing all religions to overcome the existing challenges and agreed to set up an All Religious Committee comprising 25 members. The religious leaders expressed their blessing for the initiatives taken by the President and the Government to build the national and religious reconciliation in the country and said that it is an exemplary initiative to the whole world.
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October - 30 
A joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested a militant belonging to National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), identified as Karna Luis Murmu from Gossaigaon town in Kokrajhar District on October 30, reports The Te
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A joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested a militant belonging to National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), identified as Karna Luis Murmu from Gossaigaon town in Kokrajhar District on October 30, reports The Telegraph.
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October - 30 
A tribal abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was killed by the Maoists on October 30, under Mathili Police Station area of Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports The Hindu. The body of Bhima Padiami of Dandipadar vill
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A tribal abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was killed by the Maoists on October 30, under Mathili Police Station area of Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports The Hindu. The body of Bhima Padiami of Dandipadar village was located in the forest near the village the next day. According to Police sources, Bhima along with another tribal had been abducted from their homes by a group of around 25 armed Maoists from Dandipadar village on October 16. Maoists had accused Bhima to be a ‘Police informer’. Bhima was a militia of Maoists in the past but had parted ways with the organisation and surrendered before the Police in 2013, sources said. However, officials claimed that Bhima had no links with the Police.said.
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October - 30 
Army and Delai Police arrested one person, identified as Denial Terang along with three grenades from 10 mile general area of Delai in Karbi Anglong District on October 30, reports Nagaland Post.
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Army and Delai Police arrested one person, identified as Denial Terang along with three grenades from 10 mile general area of Delai in Karbi Anglong District on October 30, reports Nagaland Post.
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October - 30 
Chief of Madhya Pradesh unit of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Abu Faisal alias Doctor, was pronounced guilty for the murder of anti-terrorist squad constable Sitaram Yadav by a special court in Bhopal on October 30, reports The Ti
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Chief of Madhya Pradesh unit of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Abu Faisal alias Doctor, was pronounced guilty for the murder of anti-terrorist squad constable Sitaram Yadav by a special court in Bhopal on October 30, reports The Times of India. Sitaram Yadav, who tracked down the SIMI terror network in the state, was shot on a highway in Khandwa District by Faisal and his gang on November 29, 2009. Special judge B S Bhadoria will state quantum of punishment on October 31. Another accused Mehtab was convicted under Arms Act in the same case.
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October - 30 
Combined team of District Police Commando Imphal West and Assam Riffles (AR) conducted a search operation in Mongsangei Kongjeng Leikai area and arrested two active workers of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Yumnam Chiranjit Si
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Combined team of District Police Commando Imphal West and Assam Riffles (AR) conducted a search operation in Mongsangei Kongjeng Leikai area and arrested two active workers of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Yumnam Chiranjit Singh alias Phajaba alias Robert (40) and Sinam Santa Singh alias Abungo (35) on October 30, reports E-pao.net. Investigation revealed that they had served demand letter to various businessmen, government employees, general public and phadhans.
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October - 30 
Continuing with its stand against the three Bills as well as the two resolutions passed by the State Assembly on August 31, the United Naga Council (UNC) decided to impose a 10 day economic blockade from midnight of November 2 to midnight of November
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Continuing with its stand against the three Bills as well as the two resolutions passed by the State Assembly on August 31, the United Naga Council (UNC) decided to impose a 10 day economic blockade from midnight of November 2 to midnight of November 12, reports The Sangai Express on October 31. During the ten days period, a ban will also be imposed on all National and international projects including the Trans-Asian Railways.
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October - 30 
Dantewada District Police arrested two Maoists from Jhiraka area of the District on October 30, reports The Hindu. “Bhima alias Somaru Telami and Ayata alias Budhu Barasa were arrested by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) on Friday. Both the Maoists w
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Dantewada District Police arrested two Maoists from Jhiraka area of the District on October 30, reports The Hindu. “Bhima alias Somaru Telami and Ayata alias Budhu Barasa were arrested by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) on Friday. Both the Maoists were active between Bhansi and Kamalur area of Dantewada,” said a press statement issued by Dantewada Police.
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October - 30 
In a major development in the probe against Islamic State (IS) militant Areeb Majeed, investigators have identified the person who facilitated the travel of the Kalyan-based youth to Iraq after he was convinced to join the terror group, reports The T
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In a major development in the probe against Islamic State (IS) militant Areeb Majeed, investigators have identified the person who facilitated the travel of the Kalyan-based youth to Iraq after he was convinced to join the terror group, reports The Times of India on October 30. Presently on the run, the suspect, Abu Bakr Siddiqui, reportedly a resident of Kalyan itself, had arranged Majeed's passport and other travel documents to go with Fahad Shaikh, Shaheem Tanki and Aman Tandel to Iraq on the intervening night of May 24 and 25 2014, disguising them as pilgrims. Majeed was deported from Turkey in November 2014 while Tanki is said to have been killed in an airstrike in Iraq. Sources said that Abu Bakr Siddiqui was approached by Afghani businessman Rehman Daulati to arrange the travel of Majeed and others
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October - 30 
In an operation Kheroni Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a suspected linkman of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT), identified as Dhan Timung (25) from Deuri Tiniali village in Dhemaji District, while he was traveling in a m
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In an operation Kheroni Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a suspected linkman of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT), identified as Dhan Timung (25) from Deuri Tiniali village in Dhemaji District, while he was traveling in a motorbike on October 30, reports Nagaland Post.
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October - 30 
Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has been allegedly charging an amount of INR 2000 every month from each Government employees working in Chandel District Headquarters, reports E-Pao on October 30. An employee wh
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Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has been allegedly charging an amount of INR 2000 every month from each Government employees working in Chandel District Headquarters, reports E-Pao on October 30. An employee who did not want to disclose his identity told Hueiyen Lanpao (Manipur Daily) that if any employee fails to pay the amount, the NSCN-IM cadres create problems or blocks them from transacting their salary the next month. The employee also appealed the Government and the authorities to look into the matter at earliest
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October - 30 
Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the killing of Khupneilal Neihsiel and Robert Hesei Kipgen has called a 20-day economic blockade from midnight of November 3, reports Kanglaonline. The JAC had earlier imposed a 48-hour total bandh in all hill Dis
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Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the killing of Khupneilal Neihsiel and Robert Hesei Kipgen has called a 20-day economic blockade from midnight of November 3, reports Kanglaonline. The JAC had earlier imposed a 48-hour total bandh in all hill Districts of the State starting October 18 midnight to show discontentment and dissatisfaction over the delay in furnishing the magisterial probe report pertaining to the killings by the government within the stipulated three-month time.
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October - 30 
Konyak Union (KU) on October 30 informed that the misunderstanding between the Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) and Shangnyu village under Mon District has been “resolved amicably through the Konyak Union Table”,
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Konyak Union (KU) on October 30 informed that the misunderstanding between the Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) and Shangnyu village under Mon District has been “resolved amicably through the Konyak Union Table”, reports Morung Express. A press note from the KU informed that it had initiated a joint meeting with both the parties on October 24 at the KU Office, Mon Headquarters (HQ) and amicably resolved the matter.
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October - 30 
LeT ‘commander’, Abu Qasim had strengthened the LeT outfit in South Kashmir after shifting a group of nine highly trained militants from Bandipora forests of North Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on October 30. Sources said these LeT militants who a
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LeT ‘commander’, Abu Qasim had strengthened the LeT outfit in South Kashmir after shifting a group of nine highly trained militants from Bandipora forests of North Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on October 30. Sources said these LeT militants who are 17-20 years of age are highly trained and Qasim carried them last week (October 19 – 25) from Bandipora to South Kashmir where they have formed several small modules. SFs have launched massive operation against this new LeT group in South Kashmir but they are believed have formed small modules with two foreigners in each group. The LeT is also believed to have established new network as its previous network was busted after Mohammad Usman alias Naved gave vital clues to security agencies about it.
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October - 30 
Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) on October 30, threatened to impose general strike on the opening day of the Sangai Festival slated to from November 21, reports Nagaland Post. Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur
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Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) on October 30, threatened to impose general strike on the opening day of the Sangai Festival slated to from November 21, reports Nagaland Post. Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department every year from November 21 to 30. While threatening to impose a 12-hour statewide bandh (general shutdown strike), the MCP-M alleged Manipur government of fooling the people in the name of organizing the festival. The outfit further alleged that Manipur government organized such activities only for the sake of their benefits. It has therefore appealed to the people to stay away from such “unwanted and unreasonable activities”.
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October - 30 
Maoists set ablaze 29 vehicles near Chargaon mines in Kanker District, reports The Hindu on October 31. A group of 60 to 70 Maoists thrashed some drivers and cleaners of these vehicles resulting in injuries to many of them.
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Maoists set ablaze 29 vehicles near Chargaon mines in Kanker District, reports The Hindu on October 31. A group of 60 to 70 Maoists thrashed some drivers and cleaners of these vehicles resulting in injuries to many of them.
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October - 30 
Maoists set ablaze a passenger bus in Bhopalpatnam block of Bijapur District, reports The Hindu on October 31. No one was hurt in the incident as the Maoists asked the passenger to alight before setting it on fire. The incident took place on Dedheda-
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Maoists set ablaze a passenger bus in Bhopalpatnam block of Bijapur District, reports The Hindu on October 31. No one was hurt in the incident as the Maoists asked the passenger to alight before setting it on fire. The incident took place on Dedheda-Gorella road of Bhopalpatnam and the Maoists also left pamphlets appealing for ‘Bhopalpatnam Bandh’ (shutdown strike) in protest of the arrest of Maoist leader Bhima Singh.
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October - 30 
Six months after five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Karumathampatti in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, the Q branch Police on October 30 submitted a 4,700-page chargesheet at a court in Coimbatore, reports
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Six months after five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Karumathampatti in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, the Q branch Police on October 30 submitted a 4,700-page chargesheet at a court in Coimbatore, reports The Times of India. The Maoists Roopesh, his wife Shyna, and his accomplices Anoop Mathew George, Kannan and Veeramani were arrested from a bakery at Karumathampatti.
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October - 30 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two persons, identified as Brujlal Tulavi (27) and Anil Kalko (30) of Kergatta village in Rajnandgoan District of the State and threw their bodies near Sawargaon village on the Maharashtr
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two persons, identified as Brujlal Tulavi (27) and Anil Kalko (30) of Kergatta village in Rajnandgoan District of the State and threw their bodies near Sawargaon village on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, reports The Hindu on October 31. The Maoists left a handwritten note near the bodies accusing Tulavi and Kalko of running a “secret network of police informers” in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. “Brujlal and Anil have been punished for their anti-people activities. Both of them used to work as special police officers for the Chhattisgarh police and were running a network of police informers. They would inform the Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh police about the party’s movements,” said the note.
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October - 30 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 30 killed a Gond tribal youth, identified as Kursenga Ballal Sha, from the remote Kheriguda village in Tiryani Revenue unit of Adilabad District, accusing him of being a ‘police infor
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on October 30 killed a Gond tribal youth, identified as Kursenga Ballal Sha, from the remote Kheriguda village in Tiryani Revenue unit of Adilabad District, accusing him of being a ‘police informer,’ reports The Hindu.
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October - 30 
The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) urged the Chief Minister (CM), Ministers, Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Members of Parliament (MP) of Nagaland to “first quit their sinful chairs and unite with the rest of the Nagas” so that the r
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The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) urged the Chief Minister (CM), Ministers, Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Members of Parliament (MP) of Nagaland to “first quit their sinful chairs and unite with the rest of the Nagas” so that the real Naga unity may take place, reports Morung Express on October 30. “The real Naga unity involves every Naga who is born of Naga blood and it must be a real unity. If we are going to actually endeavour for real unity, no Naga should be neutral and no one should play double roles or a master role like a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” stated Yirei Lungleng, ‘Rali Wali Kilonser’ (information and publicity minister) FGN.
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October - 30 
The Inspector General of Assam Rifles-North (IGAR -North) said that publication of articles issued Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) by the print media would be construed as providing support to an unlawful associati
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The Inspector General of Assam Rifles-North (IGAR -North) said that publication of articles issued Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) by the print media would be construed as providing support to an unlawful association, reports Webindia123 on October 30. Bringing to attention that NSCN-K has been declared an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act (UAPA) by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA); an official notice issued by Colonel Rajesh Gupta, IGAR claimed that any article which projects the demands of NSCN-K and gives it publicity is a violation under the UAPA. It maintained that the intention of declaring NSCN-K as an Unlawful Association is to curb and prevent fresh recruitment, violence, terrorist and secessionist activities and collection of funds. It therefore asserted that articles from NSCN-K should not be published by the media, the notice said
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October - 30 
The Kashmir issue needs a “political solution” and the Centre can’t woo its people only by extending financial packages and concessions, All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on October 30, reports The Hindu. “Kashm
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The Kashmir issue needs a “political solution” and the Centre can’t woo its people only by extending financial packages and concessions, All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on October 30, reports The Hindu. “Kashmir is a political issue that needs a political solution. New Delhi can’t woo people only by extending financial packages and concession,” Mirwaiz said while addressing a gathering in Ganderbal District. Mirwaiz said it was time for Indian leadership to give up its “military approach” in Kashmir and understand that a political resolution and not economic packages alone could resolve the vexed issue of Kashmir.
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October - 30 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 30 submitted a charge sheet indicting an accused, identified as Barkat Ali of conspiracy involving cross border smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports Business Standard. The case inv
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 30 submitted a charge sheet indicting an accused, identified as Barkat Ali of conspiracy involving cross border smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports Business Standard. The case involves seizure of FICN of the face value of nearly INR 65,00,000 from the accused Barkat Ali near the Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda District on May 6, 2015. Filed before a special NIA court in Kolkata, Ali has been charged with several offences including under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). "Ali has been charged for his involvement in a terrorist conspiracy with a gang, involved in cross border smuggling of extremely high quality fake Indian currency notes (FICN) across Indo-Bangladesh border for further circulation in India, thereby damaging the monetary stability of India," the agency said.
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October - 30 
To commemorate the tragic serial blast of Oct 30, 2008, the All Assam Students’ Union will observe the day as ‘A Day Against Terrorism’ on October 30, reports The Sentinel. In this regard, the organization will organize prayer meets at various places
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To commemorate the tragic serial blast of Oct 30, 2008, the All Assam Students’ Union will observe the day as ‘A Day Against Terrorism’ on October 30, reports The Sentinel. In this regard, the organization will organize prayer meets at various places and will pray for those who lost their lives on the fateful day.
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October - 30 
Two students of a Government school were booked for allegedly raising pro-Pakistan and anti-India slogans in Rajouri District on October 30, reports The Hindu. “Around eight students of a particular community studying at Government Higher Secondary S
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Two students of a Government school were booked for allegedly raising pro-Pakistan and anti-India slogans in Rajouri District on October 30, reports The Hindu. “Around eight students of a particular community studying at Government Higher Secondary School in Sialsoi village raised pro-Pakistan and anti-India slogans after they came out of their classes after an exam on Thursday (October 29),” a Police officer said. He said that a group of around 50 persons reached the school on Friday (October 30) morning and forced the closure of the school authority. However, on the intervention of the Police, the school functioned normally. “The two students have been identified and we are trying to arrest them. Only after they are arrested, we will come to know the reason behind the raising of the anti-India and pro-Pakistan slogans inside the premises of the school,” the officer said.
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October - 30 
Violent protests broke out in Srinagar on October 30, after Friday prayers after Security Forces (SFs) disallowed a requiem prayer for the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘commander’, Abu Qasim, who was killed in an encounter in Kulgam District on October 29,
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Violent protests broke out in Srinagar on October 30, after Friday prayers after Security Forces (SFs) disallowed a requiem prayer for the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘commander’, Abu Qasim, who was killed in an encounter in Kulgam District on October 29, reports The Hindu. Protesters, mainly youths, took to the main entrance of the Jamia Masjid in the old city and tried to offer prayers for the militant. Some youths flagged the banners of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani, who is still active in south Kashmir. The protesters hurled rocks and threw back tear-gas shells at the SF personnel. Scores of people, including SF personnel, were injured in the clashes. There were protests and spontaneous shutdown in the three Districts of Kulgam, Pulwama and Anantnag in south Kashmir over the killing of Qasim.
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October - 30 
A high-profile militant, identified as Farmanullah, was arrested in Diamer Valley on October 30, reported The Express Tribune. According to a senior unnamed Police Official, the man arrested is believed to be the mastermind behind sectarian attacks i
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A high-profile militant, identified as Farmanullah, was arrested in Diamer Valley on October 30, reported The Express Tribune. According to a senior unnamed Police Official, the man arrested is believed to be the mastermind behind sectarian attacks in Diamer and Kohistan Districts. Farmanullah was arrested based on an intelligence tip. The police also confiscated a mask, an artificial beard, a wig, and a number of sophisticated guns loaded with ammunition from his possession. “He was an active member of a banned terrorist outfit operating in the region. This man was also a prime suspect in high-profile terrorism cases in Kohistan, Diamer and Ghizer,” said the official. “Carrying a wig and beard cannot be downplayed these days since militancy has become a major issue. This is an important matter and we hope the information from him will lead us to the entire network,” he added. Farmanullah was booked in 2005 under various sections. He was also declared a proclaimed offender by court of law. The Home Department had also set a bounty worth PKR 0.5 million for his arrest.
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October - 30 
Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif during his visit to the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi area of Gujrat District (Punjab) on October 30 said that any threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabi
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Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif during his visit to the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi area of Gujrat District (Punjab) on October 30 said that any threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia will evoke a strong response from Pakistan, reports The Express Tribune. “Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy strong and brotherly relations which have a long history of deep rooted cooperation,” quoted the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement. The CoAS had gone to see the Pak-Saudi Joint Training Exercise Al-Shihab that "focused on counter terrorism training of the Special Operation Forces of Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which included cordon and search operations, airdropping and heli-lifting of special forces for operations against terrorist’s acts and their hideouts,” the press release said. "This exercise signifies the joint effort of our two nations against terrorism and we will defeat this menace in all its forms and manifestation,” he added.
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October - 30 
One Security Force (SF) official was killed while three others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Sandana area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 30, reported Dawn. Sou
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One Security Force (SF) official was killed while three others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Sandana area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 30, reported Dawn. Sources told that the SFs were on routine patrol when the explosion occurred.
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October - 30 
The District Police on October 30 foiled a terror bid near Farooq Shah Market near Thall Police Station in Hangu District on October 30, reports The News. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused a five kilogram bomb planted by militants in the area.
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The District Police on October 30 foiled a terror bid near Farooq Shah Market near Thall Police Station in Hangu District on October 30, reports The News. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused a five kilogram bomb planted by militants in the area.
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October - 30 
Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa, who heads the Government’s talk’s team in a letter written to the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) and United Madhesi Front (UMF), on October 30, said that the Government is committed to meeting the condition
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Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa, who heads the Government’s talk’s team in a letter written to the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) and United Madhesi Front (UMF), on October 30, said that the Government is committed to meeting the conditions set by the agitating forces for dialogue, reports The Himalayan Times. According to Manish Kumar Suman, General Secretary of Sadbhavana Party, a constituent of the UDMF, the Government stated in the letter that it had already sent NR 1 million each to the families of the deceased protesters and was committed to providing free treatment to injured persons and withdrawing false cases.
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October - 30 
Tarai Madhesh Democratic Party (TMDP) Chairman Mahanth Thakur speaking to media persons at a function organized by the front in Gaur town of Rautahat District on October 30 said that there was no point in holding dialogue with the Government until th
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Tarai Madhesh Democratic Party (TMDP) Chairman Mahanth Thakur speaking to media persons at a function organized by the front in Gaur town of Rautahat District on October 30 said that there was no point in holding dialogue with the Government until the latter came up with concrete agendas to address their demands, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “The dialogue turned into a farce as the government invited the front for talks without necessary preparation. Therefore, we are prepared to take a concrete decision in the upcoming negotiations.” Thakur stressed that the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) should also be included in the talks as the Parliament would require two-thirds majority to amend the constitution.
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October - 30 
Terai Madhesh Sadbhawana Party (TMSP) Chairman Mahendra Ray Yadav speaking at a press conference organized by TMSP in Birgunj town of Parsa District on October 30 said that there was no point in further sitting for talks with the government if the ta
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Terai Madhesh Sadbhawana Party (TMSP) Chairman Mahendra Ray Yadav speaking at a press conference organized by TMSP in Birgunj town of Parsa District on October 30 said that there was no point in further sitting for talks with the government if the talk slated to take place on November 1 also fails, reports Republica. Stating that various rounds of talks were held between the government and the disgruntled Madhesh-centric political parties since a month which yielded no conclusion, Yadav argued that the dialogue would lose its significance if the impending talks on November 1 also fail to come to a conclusion. He stated that upcoming November 1 talks with the government were the final one. If the talks failed to garner a consensus, he said, their agitation would be furthered in sterner manner.
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October - 30 
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal while speaking as the chief guest at an event in Supreme Court Bar Association auditorium in Dhaka city on October 30 said that there would be no place for secessionists and militants in the Bangladeshi soil, repo
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Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal while speaking as the chief guest at an event in Supreme Court Bar Association auditorium in Dhaka city on October 30 said that there would be no place for secessionists and militants in the Bangladeshi soil, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “Bangladesh will be made a peaceful and developed country by combating militants at any cost. Those who organized the grenade attack at Hossaini Dalan were cohorts of war criminals and other anti-liberation elements.”
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October - 30 
Police arrested three cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of JeI, while conducting a drive at a residential dormitory on Rajshahi University in Rajshahi District on October 30, reports New Age. The arrested were identified as Shaf
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Police arrested three cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of JeI, while conducting a drive at a residential dormitory on Rajshahi University in Rajshahi District on October 30, reports New Age. The arrested were identified as Shafiullah Hauqe, Hadisur Rahman and Aminul Islam Bulbull. Police recovered some leaflets and books of the organization from them.
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October - 30 
Police on October 30 arrested four activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Krishakganj Bazar area under Ullahpara sub-District in Sirajganj District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrested are BNP activists Nurul I
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Police on October 30 arrested four activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Krishakganj Bazar area under Ullahpara sub-District in Sirajganj District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrested are BNP activists Nurul Islam (35), Mohsin Reza Mohan (30) and Rezaul Karim (28); and JeI acitivist Shah Alam (37). Five crude bombs were recovered from them.
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October - 30 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a suspected member of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Char Radhakanai village in Phulbaria sub-District of Mymensingh District on October 30, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Hafez Mohammad Belal
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a suspected member of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Char Radhakanai village in Phulbaria sub-District of Mymensingh District on October 30, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Hafez Mohammad Belal (31).
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October - 31 
A hand grenade was found at a residence in Imphal East District on October 31, reports Morung Express. The hand grenade was wrapped in a paper on which the name of Lourembam Rameshwar Meitei, neighbour of the owner of the house Naorem Pakison, was sc
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A hand grenade was found at a residence in Imphal East District on October 31, reports Morung Express. The hand grenade was wrapped in a paper on which the name of Lourembam Rameshwar Meitei, neighbour of the owner of the house Naorem Pakison, was scribbled.
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October - 31 
A joint squad of District Force (DF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, on October 31, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists have been id
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A joint squad of District Force (DF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, on October 31, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Bheema Telami (25) and Ayatu, said Police, adding that the duo was active as 'jan (people's) militia' members. According to the Police, during interrogation it was learnt that Bheema was involved in various Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] incidents including six killings, loot, damaging Railway property and others. Similarly, Ayatu was involved in incidents which took place in the region during the recent past. The arrested Maoists were allegedly involved in setting ablaze OHE wagon on October 29, between Bhansi and Kamaloor in Dantewada District, added Police.
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October - 31 
A militant of Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM), identified as Chittaranjan Tripura surrendered to Border Security Force (BSF) on October 31, reports Tripurainfo. Chittaranjan Tripura, a resident of Thalcherra surre
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A militant of Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM), identified as Chittaranjan Tripura surrendered to Border Security Force (BSF) on October 31, reports Tripurainfo. Chittaranjan Tripura, a resident of Thalcherra surrendered at Rajbari border out post (BOP) under Raishyabari Police station with three electronic detonators and one magazine.
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October - 31 
A special court at Bhopal on October 31 awarded life imprisonment to the 'chief' of Madhya Pradesh unit of Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Abu Faisal alias Doctor reports The Times of India. Doctor was found guilty of murdering an Anti-Terr
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A special court at Bhopal on October 31 awarded life imprisonment to the 'chief' of Madhya Pradesh unit of Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Abu Faisal alias Doctor reports The Times of India. Doctor was found guilty of murdering an Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Constable Sitaram Yadav in 2009. Besides murder, court also sentenced him to life imprisonment under section 16A of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The SIMI operative participated in the hearing through video conferencing. He was charged with murder, criminal conspiracy and different sections of UAPA. Faisal also mastermind of the 2013-Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) jailbreak and was part of a criminal conspiracy hatched in MP to shoot Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Tiwari in 2008. He actively participated in setting up terror camps in Indore, Baroda (Gujarat) and Kerala in 2008. He has also admitted to funding lawyer's fee to defend former SIMI 'chief', Safdar Nagori. He is alleged to be a vital link between Indian Mujahideen (IM) and SIMI. Besides Abu Faisal, court sentenced another accused, Mehtab with 3-year imprisonment under the Arms Act.
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October - 31 
Assam Rifles (AR) along with Imphal West Police Commandos launched a joint operation in general area of Kongjeng Leikal Kounathabi in Imphal West District and arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified
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Assam Rifles (AR) along with Imphal West Police Commandos launched a joint operation in general area of Kongjeng Leikal Kounathabi in Imphal West District and arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Yumnam Chiranjit Singh alias Robert (40) on October 31, reports e-pao.net.
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October - 31 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two cadres of Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as Akato H Zhimo (32) and Aghato Sumi (27) for illegally extorting money from truck operators and shopkeepers in Dilai gate
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two cadres of Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as Akato H Zhimo (32) and Aghato Sumi (27) for illegally extorting money from truck operators and shopkeepers in Dilai gate area Dimapur on October 31, reports Nagaland Post. Tax coupons of NSCN-KK and a cash amount of INR 92, 486 recovered from their possession.
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October - 31 
In a major crackdown against separatist leaders ahead of Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi’s rally in Srinagar on November 7, over 50 separatist leaders and activists have been arrested or put under house arrest to scuttle their “Million March”, rep
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In a major crackdown against separatist leaders ahead of Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi’s rally in Srinagar on November 7, over 50 separatist leaders and activists have been arrested or put under house arrest to scuttle their “Million March”, reports Daily Excelsior on November 1. Police received the directions from the Government to round up all the separatist leaders, activists and known stone pelters so that there are no disruptions ahead or on the occasion of PM’s rally in Srinagar on November 7. Chairman of hardline faction of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), Syed Ali Shah Geelani, has called for “Million March” to Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar just half a kilometer from the venue of the PM’s rally at heavily guarded Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium. The proposed march coincided with November 7 rally of PM and Government has decided to stop the separatist “Million March”. Geelani’s “Million March” was supported by all the separatists including chairman of moderate faction of All Party Hurriyat Conference- Mirwaiz (APHC-M), Mirwaiz Omar Farooq, chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Mohammad Yasin Malik, senior separatist leader, Shabir Ahmad Shah and head of Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), Syeda Asiya Andrabi.
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October - 31 
Islamic State (IS) online recruiter Afsha Jabeen alias Nicky Joseph and her family was living illegally in Dubai since 2009 as their visas had expired and they didn't have money to extend their visas, The Times of India reports on November 1. Subsequ
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Islamic State (IS) online recruiter Afsha Jabeen alias Nicky Joseph and her family was living illegally in Dubai since 2009 as their visas had expired and they didn't have money to extend their visas, The Times of India reports on November 1. Subsequently, after the premature birth of her second and third daughter in 2012 and 2013, she and her husband Devender Kumar Batra's passport were kept by hospital authorities in Dubai since couldn't pay the hospital fees. Batra had converted to Islam after the marriage. Jabeen, told the Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials that they "owed huge amount to immigration authorities in Dubai for regularization of their stay" there. Deported from Dubai in September, Jabeen along with her associate Salman Mohiuddin had motivated several youths from different cities to join IS. Jabeen is being questioned by agencies about her association with other members who radicalized youngsters on social networking sites and Facebook pages. She has been booked under sections of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) 1967, section 66 (1) of IT Act and Section 153 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with promoting hatred or enmity in the name of religion, by the agencies.
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October - 31 
Nagaland Member of Parliament (MP) and former Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio said that Nagas should come together as one and welcome the peace accord signed between Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and the Governme
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Nagaland Member of Parliament (MP) and former Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio said that Nagas should come together as one and welcome the peace accord signed between Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India (GoI), reports Nagaland Post on November 1. Speaking as the chief guest at the opening of North Timber Agency in 5th Mile in Dimapur, Rio said while Nagas keep yearning for peace and when an initiative was made to solve the vexed Naga issue, they came apprehensive. He reiterated that if NSCN-IM was working to bring peace, it was for all Nagas and not just for the faction. All Commercial Vehicle Association (ACVA) Wokha District on October 31 alleged that Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) cadres ‘forcefully’ took INR 5000 as yearly tax from a driver of Wokha bound passenger vehicle (Tata Sumo) on October 21 at Zonal Taxi counter in Kezieke in Kohima, reports Morung Express. The driver was “beaten black and blue and even threatened to shoot at point blank if he speaks out a word,” stated a release from ACVA president, Y Bankathung Lotha and general secretary, C Renbi Ngullie. Naga National Council/ Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) terminated two of its officials with immediate effect from October 31, reports Morung Express. According to a press release from ‘Ministry of Rali Wali Affairs’, NNC/FGN, O Chingmak Chang, ‘Deputy Kilonser’ (without portfolio) of NNC/FGN under the leadership of ‘Kedahge Brig.’ (Retd) S. Singnya was terminated on the grounds of “misuse of power and financial misappropriation”. Meanwhile, T. Loyem Chang, the present ‘Midan Peyu’ of Chang Region, was terminated on grounds of “colluding/conniving with other Naga Political Groups (NPGs), anti-government and anti-regional activities by overlooking the oath of office and secrecy”, the release stated
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October - 31 
Seven persons were injured when militants lobbed a grenade on Army vehicle in South Kashmir’s Anantnag District on October 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade at the Army vehicle part of the convoy at Ganjiwara in the District. Th
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Seven persons were injured when militants lobbed a grenade on Army vehicle in South Kashmir’s Anantnag District on October 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade at the Army vehicle part of the convoy at Ganjiwara in the District. The grenade, however, missed the intended target and exploded along the roadside, injuring seven pedestrians identified as Hilal Ahmad Ganaei, Manzoor Ahmad Junaid Manzoor, Tawseef Ahmad, Shahid Nazir, Naseema, and Tariq Ahmad Shiekh, in the blast. Five vehicles were also damaged in the blast.
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October - 31 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted a pastor’s son from the outskirts of Lakshmipuram village in Yetapaka mandal (administrative division) of East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, in the early hours on October
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted a pastor’s son from the outskirts of Lakshmipuram village in Yetapaka mandal (administrative division) of East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, in the early hours on October 31, reports The Hindu. According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), of Rampachodavaram, K. Phakeerappa, a group of 15 armed Maoists went to a chapel where pastor Kannaiah lives at midnight Friday (October 30). When told that the pastor was not at home, they took away his son Isaac (20) to the jungles.
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October - 31 
The Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Atul Karwal, on October 31, said that the militancy in Jammu and Kashmir has suffered major setback in last two months due to eliminations of key commanders, reports Daily Excelsior.
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The Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Atul Karwal, on October 31, said that the militancy in Jammu and Kashmir has suffered major setback in last two months due to eliminations of key commanders, reports Daily Excelsior. “The security forces have neutralized 24 militants including top commanders since September. Some other militants were also killed due to infighting. So, for sure they have suffered heavy losses,” the IG said. Karwal said the CRPF, which is actively assisting Army and Police in counter-insurgency operations, is increasing its capabilities to battle militancy. He said the militants are now using social media to lure local youths towards militancy. “The recent rise in local recruitment is a result of militants’ online propaganda. However, the militancy related incidents are on decrease and we are maintaining continuous pressure on them,” he said.
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October - 31 
Two rounds of talks were concluded in Delhi and Shillong in last six months and nothing fruitful has come out so far, adds Tripurainfo. The State Government has ruled out possibility of ceasefire with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT),
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Two rounds of talks were concluded in Delhi and Shillong in last six months and nothing fruitful has come out so far, adds Tripurainfo. The State Government has ruled out possibility of ceasefire with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), which concluded two rounds of tripartite talks with the State and central Governments. NLFT has proposed for ceasefire, but the State Government made it clear there will be no ceasefire and the Security Forces (SFs) will continue to provide security to the citizens, said a senior official of Home Department.
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October - 31 
Unidentified persons exploded a bomb at the residence of Chandel District’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Ibombcha at Mayang Imphal in Imphal West District on October 31, reports Morung Express. No one was injured during the explosion but the private v
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Unidentified persons exploded a bomb at the residence of Chandel District’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Ibombcha at Mayang Imphal in Imphal West District on October 31, reports Morung Express. No one was injured during the explosion but the private vehicle owned by Ibomcha was damaged, sources said.
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October - 31 
Two persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 31, reports Dawn. A worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was shot dead in Gulistan-i-Jauhar. Police said that armed men attacked
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Two persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on October 31, reports Dawn. A worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was shot dead in Gulistan-i-Jauhar. Police said that armed men attacked Mohammed Aziz at Iqra Complex. In another incident, Atif Razzak (25) was going on a motorcycle when unidentified men on another bike attacked him near a petrol pump in Korangi. He died on the spot.
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October - 31 
One secular blogger and publisher was hacked to death and three other bloggers injured at their workplaces in separate incidents of violence in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh and Lalmatia on October 31, reports New Age. Police found the body of Jagriti Prakas
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One secular blogger and publisher was hacked to death and three other bloggers injured at their workplaces in separate incidents of violence in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh and Lalmatia on October 31, reports New Age. Police found the body of Jagriti Prakashani publisher, Faisal Arefin Dipan (40), in a pool of blood at his office on the second floor of Aziz Super Market in Shahbagh. Faisal was a blogger and publisher of the book of slain blogger Avijit Roy titled Biswasher Virus (The Virus of Faith). In another incident, unidentified attackers attacked Ahmed Rashid Tutul (40), another publisher of slain blogger Avijit Roy, along with two other writers and bloggers — Rono Dipam Basu (52) and Tareq Rahim (40) — storming into the office of the publishing house at Lalmatia. Ansar Al Islam tweeted claiming responsibility for the killing and attack on secular bloggers.
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October - 31 
One secular blogger and publisher was hacked to death and three other bloggers injured at their workplaces in separate incidents of violence in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh and Lalmatia on October 31, reports New Age. Police found the body of Jagriti Prakas
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One secular blogger and publisher was hacked to death and three other bloggers injured at their workplaces in separate incidents of violence in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh and Lalmatia on October 31, reports New Age. Police found the body of Jagriti Prakashani publisher, Faisal Arefin Dipan (40), in a pool of blood at his office on the second floor of Aziz Super Market in Shahbagh. Faisal was a blogger and publisher of the book of slain blogger Avijit Roy titled Biswasher Virus (The Virus of Faith). In another incident, unidentified attackers attacked Ahmed Rashid Tutul (40), another publisher of slain blogger Avijit Roy, along with two other writers and bloggers — Rono Dipam Basu (52) and Tareq Rahim (40) — storming into the office of the publishing house at Lalmatia. Ansar Al Islam tweeted claiming responsibility for the killing and attack on secular bloggers.
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October - 31 
Police arrested three activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Panchbibi sub-District of Joypurhat District on October 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Amirul Islam Belali, Abdur Rahman Gazi and Imran Hossain. Police raided the house of Imr
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Police arrested three activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Panchbibi sub-District of Joypurhat District on October 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Amirul Islam Belali, Abdur Rahman Gazi and Imran Hossain. Police raided the house of Imran at Satana village in Panchbibi and arrested the trio while they were holding a secret meeting there.
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October - 31 
Police arrested two cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of JeI, in Fenchuganj sub-District of Sylhet District on October 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Mozammel Haque (22) and Rumman Miah (21). Police recovered 101
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Police arrested two cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of JeI, in Fenchuganj sub-District of Sylhet District on October 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Mozammel Haque (22) and Rumman Miah (21). Police recovered 101 crude bombs and two pipe guns from them.
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October - 31 
Law and Order and Prison Reforms Minister Tilak Marapana while addressing a ceremony near the Pannai lagoon in Jaffna District on October 31 said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detainees could be released before the Deepavali festiv
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Law and Order and Prison Reforms Minister Tilak Marapana while addressing a ceremony near the Pannai lagoon in Jaffna District on October 31 said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detainees could be released before the Deepavali festival on November 10, reports Daily Mirror. He said that the country’s prisons had about 18,000 detainees, but most of them were not those who should have been detained. Several of them had been put in the jail for minor offences or for want of legal aid. He stressed the need to focus special attention on them.
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*Data till , April 30, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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