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The Police claimed to have foiled a plan to kill Dera Sacha Sauda follower Shakti Singh, who is an accused in three Bargari sacrilege cases of 2015, with the arrest of a person, identified as Bhola Singh alias Khalsa, allegedly carrying two weapons
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The Police claimed to have foiled a plan to kill Dera Sacha Sauda follower Shakti Singh, who is an accused in three Bargari sacrilege cases of 2015, with the arrest of a person, identified as Bhola Singh alias Khalsa, allegedly carrying two weapons in Faridkot District of Punjab province, reports The Tribune on October 2. Shakti Singh is believed to be on the target list of banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). Bhola, of Jeon Wala village under Faridkot Tehsil (revenue sub-division) in Faridkot District, is facing as many as five criminal cases, including murder and extortion. The Police had got a tip-off about the threat to the life of Shakti Singh after four KTF operatives were arrested and interrogated by the Moga Police in May this year. These operatives were arrested by the Police for the alleged killing of a Dera follower in Bathinda last year. Shakti Singh and five other Dera followers were arrested by the Police on May 16 this year. However, after Shakti Singh was released on bail on July 28, there were increased threats to his life.
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A 40-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre involved in murder, arson and other incidents was arrested in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 1, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said M
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A 40-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre involved in murder, arson and other incidents was arrested in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 1, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said Madavi Budhram was Badetungali ‘president’ of Janatana Sarkar (Peoples Government) and Potenar ‘vice president’ of the Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) of the CPI-Maoist, carrying a reward of INR 10,000 on his head. He was a Local Organization Squad (LOS) member between 2006 and 2010, and was involved in several Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] incidents between 2007 and 2020 including killing of villagers, firing on Police, planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on highways, abduction and arson. As many as 20 warrants were pending against the arrested Naxalite.
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An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Rakhama village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 1 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. On a specific information troop of Rashtriya Rifles (RR),
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An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Rakhama village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 1 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. On a specific information troop of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) launched a joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at Rakhama village in Shopian, in the wee hours on Friday (October 1). After sealing all the exit points, when SFs were moving towards a particular area in the village, militants hiding there, opened fire, Police spokesman said. SFs also retaliated ensuing in an encounter, the spokesman said adding a militant was killed so far, whose identity is yet to be ascertained. The operation was going on the reports last came in.
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Five Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) militants were arrested on October 1 from Purana Bazar in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express. Extortion money of INR 20,000 and one Pulsar Bike was recovered from the five arrested militants
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Five Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) militants were arrested on October 1 from Purana Bazar in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express. Extortion money of INR 20,000 and one Pulsar Bike was recovered from the five arrested militants.
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Four aides of Canada-based Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) operative Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, a close aide of KTF’s Canada-based ‘chief’ Hardeep Singh Nijjar, were arrested with three sophisticated weapons, 14 live cartridges and 300 grams of hero
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Four aides of Canada-based Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) operative Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, a close aide of KTF’s Canada-based ‘chief’ Hardeep Singh Nijjar, were arrested with three sophisticated weapons, 14 live cartridges and 300 grams of heroin, from Mehna Police Station area in Moga District of Punjab on October 1, reports Hindustan Times. The arrestees have been identified as Amandeep Singh alias Machher of Ferozepur, Jaswinder Singh alias Jassu of Kokri Klan village, Balraj Singh and Arun Sarwan of Moga. They were booked under Sections 21, 61 and 85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and 25 (6) (7), 54 and 59 of the Arms Act at the Mehna Police Station. Moga District Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dhruman H Nimbale said they arrested Amandeep with a Beretta M9 pistol, four live cartridges and 300gm of heroin. Arsh Dala contacted Amandeep through Facebook, where he lured and manipulated him to get his work done. Later, Arsh told him to collect the Beretta pistol from Jaswinder Singh. “During investigation, Jaswinder revealed that apart from Amandeep, he had given two more Beretta pistols and 10 live cartridges to Balraj Singh and Arun Sarwan of Moga. “Acting on the information, we arrested Balraj and Sarwan with two pistols, 10 live cartridges and a Mahindra Scorpio SUV,” he added. “Preliminary investigation reveals that Arsh had provided these weapons to his associates. We are trying to figure out how and from where he got these weapons,” said the SSP. Police said Arsh, along with KTF’s Canada-based ‘chief’ Nijjar, is co-conspirator behind targeted killing in Punjab, including murder of Dera Sacha Sauda follower and firing on a priest in Nijjar’s village. Besides, he was also the prime accused in murder of gangster Sukha Lamme and a trader in Moga. Currently, he is hiding in Surrey city in British Columbia of Canada. The Union Government has notified Nijjar as a “designated terrorist” under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
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On October 1, five individuals were arrested along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Naharjan area along the Assam-Nagaland border in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. A gypsy car was intercepted carrying the five ar
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On October 1, five individuals were arrested along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Naharjan area along the Assam-Nagaland border in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. A gypsy car was intercepted carrying the five arrested persons and three AK- 56 rifle with 75 rounds of ammunition and a pistol with eight rounds ammunition was recovered from it. The arrested has been identified as Akhui Kashung, Ngmpoi, Wungreingam, Ashang Chithung and Lanchungrei Kamei.
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The Islamic State (IS) on October 1 claimed responsibility for killing Sikh physician, Satnam Singh (45), on Charsadda Road area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on September 30, reports Dawn. An IS statement issued describ
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The Islamic State (IS) on October 1 claimed responsibility for killing Sikh physician, Satnam Singh (45), on Charsadda Road area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on September 30, reports Dawn. An IS statement issued described Satnam Singh, as "polytheist'' and said he was shot dead by IS cadres.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on October 1 said the Government is in talks with some groups of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), seeking a reconciliation, reports Dawn. "There are different groups which form the TTP and some of them want to talk to o
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on October 1 said the Government is in talks with some groups of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), seeking a reconciliation, reports Dawn. "There are different groups which form the TTP and some of them want to talk to our government for peace. So, we are in talks with them. It’s a reconciliation process," he said during an interview with the TRT World. When asked if the Government was asking them to lay down arms, the PM responded: "Yes, we forgive them and they become normal citizens". The interviewer then asked why the TTP was conducting attacks on Pakistan's security forces when they were in talks with the government. To this, the premier said it was just a "spate of attacks". "We might not reach some sort of conclusion or settlement in the end but we are talking," he added. Responding to another query on whether the Afghan Taliban were acting as mediators between the TTP and Pakistan, the premier said: "Since the talks were taking place in Afghanistan, so in that sense, yes." PM Imran reiterated he didn’t believe in military solutions. “I am anti-military solution, and as a politician, I believe political dialogue is the way ahead.” He said dialogue was the only way out in the case of Afghanistan also. Later, on October 2, defending the Government move to offer amnesty to the TTP, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said the offer was only for “good Taliban” and talks in this connection were taking place at the “highest level”, reports Dawn. Without explaining the “highest level,” the minister, who was talking to reporters at Quaid-i-Azam International Airport, made it clear that the offer was not for those militants who were responsible for bloodshed in the country, citing the December 2014 massacre in Peshawar’s Army Public School. “The case of those who were involved in incidents like the APS is different. And the case of those who left the country for different reasons is different,” he said in reply to a question about the merit and mechanism of talks with the TTP. “We are not surrendering to anyone and this process is at a very early phase. No one needs to jump to conclusions at this stage.”
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on November 1 accused Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli of trying to overthrow the republic, reports Republica.
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on November 1 accused Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli of trying to overthrow the republic, reports Republica. Speaking at a program in Kirtipur, Dahal accused Oli of trying to overthrow the republic. He claimed that the regressive forces were making efforts to undermine the republic at a time when the Maoists were weak. Dahal argued that Oli had not been in favour of the republic in the past and he is likely to overthrow it if he gets any chances to do so.
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October - 1 
As many as 48 organisations representing conflict victims have written to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres affirming that Nepal continues to fail in establishing truth, justice, and reparations for thousands of victims of human
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As many as 48 organisations representing conflict victims have written to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres affirming that Nepal continues to fail in establishing truth, justice, and reparations for thousands of victims of human rights violations during Nepal's 1996-2006 conflict, reports The Himalayan Times on October 2. Referring to the remarks of Minister of Foreign Affairs during the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27 in New York, the organisations said, "We hold that successive governments of Nepal have long continued to merely pay lip service and make false commitments to the transitional justice process at international forums including that of the UN. And it is our belief that Minister Khadka's recent remark at the UNGS is just a continuation of those empty promises." In the UNGA, Minister Khadka had said that Nepal was committed to conclude the transitional justice process through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons and that there would be no blanket amnesty in cases of serious violation of human rights.
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October - 1 
Former ‘district in-charge’ of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), Pushpa Koirala has been arrested again by the Police after his release from the court in Ilam District in Province No. 1 of Nepal, reports M
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Former ‘district in-charge’ of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), Pushpa Koirala has been arrested again by the Police after his release from the court in Ilam District in Province No. 1 of Nepal, reports My Republica on October 2. Police said Koirala was arrested again as there was another case against him. Koirala, who was arrested on May 4, 2020, faces charges including explosives and attack on Ncell tower. Phanindra Bhattarai, a registrar at the District court, said that Koirala was in jail for failing to provide the bail amount of Rs 500,000. “Koirala has been released on bail. But the case is still under consideration,” Bhattarai said. Chief of District Police Office, Ilam, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mahendra Kumar Shrestha said that there was an arms and ammunition case against Koirala in the Sankhuwasabha court. "Koirala has not been arrested. As there is a case against him, he is just being taken to Sankhuwasabha," he said.
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Former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundera have been indicted on October 1 for their failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks in April 2019, reports Colombo Page. The two former top officials have been accused of
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Former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundera have been indicted on October 1 for their failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks in April 2019, reports Colombo Page. The two former top officials have been accused of failing to take measures to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks despite having prior knowledge of the attack, and charged of criminal negligence and murder. The three-judge bench of the Colombo Permanent High Court handed over an 855-count indictment to the defendants and ordered that the two cases be heard daily from November 22. A special three-judge bench comprising High Court Judges Namal Balalle, Aditya Patabendige and Mohamed Irshadeen decided to hear the case against Pujith Jayasundara in the morning and the case against Hemasiri Fernando.
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October - 1 
Deputy Governor of Badakhshan Province Mullah Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi said that they have created an exclusive battalion of suicide bombers that will be deployed to the borders of Afghanistan particularly in Badakhshan province, reports The Khaama Press N
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Deputy Governor of Badakhshan Province Mullah Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi said that they have created an exclusive battalion of suicide bombers that will be deployed to the borders of Afghanistan particularly in Badakhshan province, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on October 2. Badakhshan Province borders Tajikistan and China. Deputy Governor, Ahmadi said that the exclusive battalion is named Lashkar-e-Mansoori “Mansoor army” and will be deployed to the borders of the country. Ahmadi has said that the battalion is the same as the one that would conduct suicide attacks targeting the security forces of the previous Afghan government. “The defeat of the US would not be possible if not for this battalion. These brave men would wear explosive waistcoats and would detonate the US bases in Afghanistan. These are people with literally no fear who devote themselves for the consent of ALLAH.” Said Ahmadi.
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October - 1 
Four Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) fighters were injured when a roadside bomb planted by the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) to targeted their vehicle exploded in Charikar city of Parwan Province, reports AP. Subsequently, IEA fighters
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Four Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) fighters were injured when a roadside bomb planted by the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) to targeted their vehicle exploded in Charikar city of Parwan Province, reports AP. Subsequently, IEA fighters caught two Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) terrorists who revealed their hideout during their questioning. Following the revelations, IEA forces raided the hideout killing and arresting an unspecified number of militants, IEA spokesman Bilal Karimi. He did not provide more details.
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October - 1 
The Deputy Governor for Panjshir Province, Malang Shah Rohullah denied reports of targeted killings of former military personnel in the Province, reports Tolo News on October 2. Deputy Governor added that the fighting has ended in Panjshir and the Na
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The Deputy Governor for Panjshir Province, Malang Shah Rohullah denied reports of targeted killings of former military personnel in the Province, reports Tolo News on October 2. Deputy Governor added that the fighting has ended in Panjshir and the National Resistance Front (NRF)’s forces have no presence in the area right now. Panjshir's deputy governor further said that the Islamic Emirate is endeavouring to restart state offices for public services. He said: “In the first days, we heard of some disorders, then we started investigations which showed the reports were not correct. One day we received a report that seventeen people were killed in a place, we rapidly visited the area, and the report was not correct.”
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October - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) outfits again threatened to carry out major attacks on Police Forces to obstruct increasing activities of Security Forces (SFs) including vigilance and patrols in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] stro
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) outfits again threatened to carry out major attacks on Police Forces to obstruct increasing activities of Security Forces (SFs) including vigilance and patrols in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] stronghold areas, reports The Free Press Journal on October 3. They (the Maoists) claimed that attacks will be carried out to counter the intensive military operations launched by the Government Forces in their areas. In addition, the CPI-Maoist issued a press release on October 2, 2021, and mentioned that operation Prahaar was a total failure and the forces of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) killed at least 90 Policemen and injured 269 in a period of 8 months (November 2020- June 2021). In the release, Maoist ‘spokesperson’ Pratap said, the major damage to SFs occurred during this period. Realizing that the failure of operation Prahaar, the Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah did not put aside the national security advisor, but also planned a mega military plan on public money to eliminate the Maoists, which is carrying out the fight against fascist forces to secure justice for the deprived junta, Pratap alleged.
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October - 2 
A 40-year-old man named Chandramohan Tirkey alias Charka was shot dead by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Dalki under Goilkera Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on October 2 night, reports The Pione
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A 40-year-old man named Chandramohan Tirkey alias Charka was shot dead by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Dalki under Goilkera Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on October 2 night, reports The Pioneer. A Police official said, "The area Goilkera is Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] infested area. The murder might have links with ultras of banned outfit. We are investigating the incident." On receiving the information, Goilkera Police reached the spot and recovered the body and the used shells from the spot. A leaflet has also been found from the spot. In the leaflet Habba Dabba has mentioned the murder for becoming a hindrance in the gambling operation. The name of any organisation etc. is not mentioned in the leaflet.
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October - 2 
A joint team of Police and the personnel of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on October 2 unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump and recovered a cache of explosives, portable devices and other material from Kalvapalli forest area
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A joint team of Police and the personnel of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on October 2 unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump and recovered a cache of explosives, portable devices and other material from Kalvapalli forest area in Tadwai Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mulugu District of Telangana, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off, the joint team carried out a search operation in the forest area along the outer periphery of Kalvapalli in the early hours of Saturday, Police said, adding, the team found 25 each gelatin sticks and detonators, a large bundle of cloth used to prepare “red flags”, a small bundle of wire, a flash camera, pen drive, Bluetooth speaker, earphones, power bank, battery charger, revolutionary literature and documents pertaining to the resolutions passed at various meetings of the CPI (Maoist) including the Dandakaranya special zone accounts sheets for 2015 and 2016. Giving details about the recovery of the Maoist dump to media persons in Mulugu on October 2, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sangram Singh Patil said the Maoist dalam (armed squad) and ‘jan militia’ (peoples’ army) members concealed explosives and other material in the underground dump in Kalvapalli forest area at the behest of Pulluri Prasad Rao alias Chandranna, Bade Chokka Rao alias Damodar and other Maoist leaders. “Maoists are trying to foment unrest and violence to vitiate the peaceful atmosphere in the Agency areas in a bid to obstruct development in Mulugu and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts,” he alleged, calling upon the Maoist cadres to eschew violence and join the mainstream.
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October - 2 
Former members of the militant outfit, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) have formed a new armed outfit in Manipur - Socialist Revolutionary Party (SOREPA), reports East Mojo on October 3. According to Toijam Ibochou, former vice president of KYKL and c
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Former members of the militant outfit, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) have formed a new armed outfit in Manipur - Socialist Revolutionary Party (SOREPA), reports East Mojo on October 3. According to Toijam Ibochou, former vice president of KYKL and current convenor of the Interim Central Committee, SOREPA, stated that the new outfit was established to ‘regain the independence of Kangleipak/Manipur in Western South East Asia (WESEA),’ along with like-minded revolutionary outfits affirming its belief in ‘scientific socialism’ as the way forward. He further stated that the motto of SOREPA is ‘Socialism with Kanglei (Manipuri) federal characteristic.’
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October - 2 
Militants on October 2-evening hurled a grenade at Static Bunker of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 40 Battalion at KP Road in Anantnag District, reports Greater Kashmir. However, there was no loss of life in the incident.
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Militants on October 2-evening hurled a grenade at Static Bunker of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 40 Battalion at KP Road in Anantnag District, reports Greater Kashmir. However, there was no loss of life in the incident.
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October - 2 
Police recovered an AK47 rifle along with another payload from Sounjana area falling under the jurisdiction of Phalain Mandal Police post in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir in the evening of October 2, reports Republic World. Dropping via drone t
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Police recovered an AK47 rifle along with another payload from Sounjana area falling under the jurisdiction of Phalain Mandal Police post in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir in the evening of October 2, reports Republic World. Dropping via drone took place at around 9.30 PM after which locals informed Police and recovery was seized. The recovery includes AK47 rifle, 30 rounds, 3 magazines and 1 scope. They were packed in a yellow packet and has string as well as wooden base to carry this payload.
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October - 2 
Unidentified gunmen on October 2 shot dead one person in a span of over two hours in Karan Nagar area of Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Kashmir Observer. Around 5:30pm, Majid Gojri, son of Abdul Rehman of Chattabal was fired upon by unid
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Unidentified gunmen on October 2 shot dead one person in a span of over two hours in Karan Nagar area of Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Kashmir Observer. Around 5:30pm, Majid Gojri, son of Abdul Rehman of Chattabal was fired upon by unidentified gunmen from point blank range near Madina Complex in Karan Nagar area of the city, leaving him dead.
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October - 2 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a man, identified as Muhammad Shafi Dar, in SD Colony of Batamaloo area in Srinagar. Medical Superintendent SMHS hospital, Dr Kanwaljeet Singh said that the civilian has a stabbing injury in his chest and a bullet wound
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a man, identified as Muhammad Shafi Dar, in SD Colony of Batamaloo area in Srinagar. Medical Superintendent SMHS hospital, Dr Kanwaljeet Singh said that the civilian has a stabbing injury in his chest and a bullet wound in the abdomen.
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October - 2 
Four Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers and a Sub-Inspector (SI) of Levies Force were killed when militants targeted their vehicle in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 2, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Se
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Four Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers and a Sub-Inspector (SI) of Levies Force were killed when militants targeted their vehicle in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 2, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), clearance operation is in progress to eliminate any terrorist found in the area. The incident took place in the area a day after Shura Mujahideen of North Waziristan headed by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ Hafiz Gul Bahadur announced a ceasefire for 20 days. The outfit announced cessation of hostilities following a statement by Prime Minister Imran Khan on October 1 that his government had initiated a reconciliation process with different groups of the banned TTP to end violence. However, TTP ‘spokesman’ Mohammad Khurasani has denied reports about ceasefire and asked its affiliated militants to continue their activities. “The group’s stance is very clear and it has never declared ceasefire,” said a statement attributed to Khurasani.
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October - 2 
At least four persons, including a child, were killed in a targeted attack in Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province on October 2, reports Tolo News. Local officials confirmed the attack and said it occurred in District 3 of Jalalabad city, the provinc
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At least four persons, including a child, were killed in a targeted attack in Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province on October 2, reports Tolo News. Local officials confirmed the attack and said it occurred in District 3 of Jalalabad city, the provincial center of the province. According to the officials, those killed were two civilians and two force members of the Islamic Emirate, while another source said, a child was among those killed. So far, no group/outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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October - 2 
Sources in Kapisa Province say a gunmen targeted a ranger car of the Taliban and killed at least five members of the Taliban but the latter has not commented on the issue yet, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. ISIS-K is now believed to be the big
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Sources in Kapisa Province say a gunmen targeted a ranger car of the Taliban and killed at least five members of the Taliban but the latter has not commented on the issue yet, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. ISIS-K is now believed to be the biggest threat to the Taliban in Afghanistan that can endanger the security of the country and the Taliban government in the meantime, however, the Taliban has repeatedly said that the group is not a threat to them and they have the ability to eliminate ISIS-K in Afghanistan.
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October - 3 
Four militants belonging to Parimal Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-PD) surrendered in Tripura along with arms, ammunition including one revolver (US-made), one factory-made gun, one Chinese grenade, four bullets, thre
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Four militants belonging to Parimal Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-PD) surrendered in Tripura along with arms, ammunition including one revolver (US-made), one factory-made gun, one Chinese grenade, four bullets, three extortion notes and 800 Bangladeshi Taka, reports Northeast Now. The militants - Doberam Reang, Sailendra Reang, Samprai Debbarma, and Subhalal Tripura had fled from the Jupui NLFT-PD camp under Bagaichari Police Station (PS) of Rangamati District in Bangladesh feeling frustrated with the present predicament of NLFT organisation and continuous pressure and motivation of Tripura Police to quit militancy.
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October - 3 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, four of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered before Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 3, reports The Ti
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, four of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered before Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 3, reports The Times of India. An official said, the surrendered cadres, Munna Padami (24), Pandru Padami (27), Ronda Veko (25), Sonku Alami (47), Aaytu Netam (30) and Raju alias Mata Netam (28), who were active in the Barsoor area committee of Maoists and worked as militia members of Maoists, said they were impressed by the Police's rehabilitation drive 'Lon Varratu' and disappointed with the "hollow" Maoist ideology. Of the surrendered, Munna, Pandru, Ronda, Sonku, were allegedly involved in different incidents of attacks on Police teams and looting civilians, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said, adding that they were carrying a reward of INR 10,000 each on their heads. Two other ultras, Aaytu and Raju, were allegedly tasked with putting up Maoist posters and banners in the area, he added. With this surrender, 437 Maoist have so far quit violence in Dantewada under the 'Lon Varratu' (return to your home/village) campaign, which was launched in June last year, SP, Pallava said.
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October - 3 
Telangana Police arrested an Osmania University (OU) PhD student identified as Kota Srinivasa Gowda (38), of Appannapet in Peddapalli District of Telangana, on charges of having a connection with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from
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Telangana Police arrested an Osmania University (OU) PhD student identified as Kota Srinivasa Gowda (38), of Appannapet in Peddapalli District of Telangana, on charges of having a connection with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Bauddhanagar in Hyderabad District on October 3, reports telugustop.com. The Telangana Police had received information that Kota Srinivas, who is also the ‘state president’ of Telangana Vidyarthi Sangam (TVS), has links with the Maoists. In this context, the Police conducted searches at the OU hostel, including the house in which he was staying, and found several documents, prohibited literature and suspected items. The Police seized the documents and arrested him. According to the Police reports, Kota Srinivasa had been in direct contact with Maoist key leaders and also, he was attending their meetings. Also, it was confirmed that Kota Srinivasa had sent many students studying in various universities, including OU into the Maoist party.
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October - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has appealed to its friends abroad to help build a strong solidarity movement to support its struggle, reports The Times of India on October 4. “The ruling classes know very well that they do no not ha
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has appealed to its friends abroad to help build a strong solidarity movement to support its struggle, reports The Times of India on October 4. “The ruling classes know very well that they do no not have any chance of implementing their anti-people policies without elimination of Maoists. That’s why they termed them as the single-largest threat to internal security. They have continuously conducted military operations against the Maoists, but the heroic people retaliated under the brave leadership of People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). Therefore, we have requested all the pro-revolutionary people to stand firmly in support of the Maoists to defeat the new and higher military operations and save Indian revolution,” Maoist party’s ‘central regional bureau’ (CRB) ‘spokesperson’ Pratap said in a statement released to the media on October 3. In view of the Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah’s review meeting on the Maoist movement with 10 Chief Ministers and Police officials in New Delhi, the Maoists’ CRB for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra has giving a call to defeat the counter-revolutionary campaign under the leadership of PLGA, Pratap said, adding that the UHM in the name of development has apparently directed the States to concentrate on eliminating the Maoists completely. “He prepared a detailed military plan to eliminate the Maoists in the stipulated time of a year and has also promised to provide huge funds,” Pratap said.
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October - 3 
Two hardcore women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Debe Podiami alias Gangi (32) and Gita Podiami alias Rajita (22), surrendered before Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay at Sunabeda in Koraput District of Odish
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Two hardcore women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Debe Podiami alias Gangi (32) and Gita Podiami alias Rajita (22), surrendered before Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay at Sunabeda in Koraput District of Odisha on October 3, reports The Pioneer. The Maoist duo decided to lay down their arms being influenced by the rehabilitation package of the State Government. Police said Debe Podiami ‘area committee member’ (ACM) of Gumma area, is a native of Malkangiri District, and had joined the Maoist fold in 2005 in the Kalimela area committee. Later, she was shifted to the Gumma area committee and promoted to the rank of ACM in 2020 and an INSAS [Indian Small Arms System] assault rifle was issued to her. Debe was involved in seven major attacks on Police along with several other incidents in the past. Gita Podiami, on the other hand, worked as a member of Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) Military platoon after being given formal training in 2019 and was issued with .303 rifle. She hails from Chhattisgarh and was inducted in Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) as a party member in the Jana Natya Mandali (JNM), a cultural wing of CPI-Maoist. While Debe Podiami was carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on her head, Gita Podiami’s bounty was INR 100,000.
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October - 3 
Chittagong Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal on October 3 sentenced a leader of banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to death and another to life imprisonment in a case over a bomb attack in the Chittagong city’s court premises
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Chittagong Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal on October 3 sentenced a leader of banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to death and another to life imprisonment in a case over a bomb attack in the Chittagong city’s court premises in 2005. The condemned convict is JMB leader Jahidul Islam alias Boma Mizan, who was tried in absentia, and the lifer is Jabed Iqbal alias Mohammad, the commander of JMB’s Chittagong division wing. Of the two convicts, Mizan is still on the run while Jabed is behind bars.
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October - 3 
Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed responsibility for the October 3 bombings that left at least five civilians in a suicide bombing outside Eid Gah Mosque in District 1 of Kabul city of Kabul province, reports SITE Intelligence.
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Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed responsibility for the October 3 bombings that left at least five civilians in a suicide bombing outside Eid Gah Mosque in District 1 of Kabul city of Kabul province, reports SITE Intelligence.
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October - 3 
On October 3, at least five civilians were killed in a roadside bomb explosion outside Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul city of Kabul province, reports AP. An apparent roadside bomb went off at the gate of the sprawling Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul at a time when
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On October 3, at least five civilians were killed in a roadside bomb explosion outside Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul city of Kabul province, reports AP. An apparent roadside bomb went off at the gate of the sprawling Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul at a time when a memorial service was being held for the mother of chief Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. Five people were killed, said Qari Saeed Khosti, the spokesman of the Interior Ministry.
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October - 3 
The Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood along with two other judges on October 3 overturned the decision by the High Court to dismiss the terrorism charges pressed against Mohamed Ameen, reports Sun.mv. High Court had dismissed the charges against A
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The Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood along with two other judges on October 3 overturned the decision by the High Court to dismiss the terrorism charges pressed against Mohamed Ameen, reports Sun.mv. High Court had dismissed the charges against Ameen citing that they were filed after the expiration of the statute of limitation stipulated in the Criminal Procedure Code. Charges must be filed against suspects in criminal cases within 30 days according to the Criminal Procedure Code, however, Ameen was charged after 30 days had exceeded. In their appeal, the State said that charges were filed within the 45 days prescribed in the Anti-Terrorism Act. Ameen was arrested in 2019 under suspicion of spreading radical extremist ideologies and recruiting and sending people for jihad in other countries. In February 2021, Ameen was transferred to house arrest in February this year, due to complaints of not receiving adequate medical care the opportunity to exercise outside of his jail cell.
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October - 4 
A militant belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R), identified as ‘self-styled private’ Telom Hangsik (25), surrendered with arms and ammunition before the Tirap Deputy Commissioner (DC) in Tirap District of Aruna
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A militant belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R), identified as ‘self-styled private’ Telom Hangsik (25), surrendered with arms and ammunition before the Tirap Deputy Commissioner (DC) in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on October 4, reports Northeast Now. Hangsik, a resident of Old Kothung village in Lazu circle, surrendered before DC, Taro Mize, the District Police and the 6 Assam Rifles (AR). The surrendered militant deposited one pistol (.32), one live ammunition and a magazine. He had joined the outfit in May 2017.
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October - 4 
A militant of the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as ‘self-styled second lieutenant’ Langnye Sumpa (38), surrendered in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on October 4, reports East Mojo. Police sa
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A militant of the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as ‘self-styled second lieutenant’ Langnye Sumpa (38), surrendered in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on October 4, reports East Mojo. Police said, Langnye a resident of Kheti village had joined the outfit in 2004. The surrenderee is liable to be dealt with as per the law if he is found indulging in illegal or anti-national activities, Tirap, Deputy Commissioner (DC), Taro Mize said.
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October - 4 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters were arrested on the charge of extortion, at Eturnagaram in Mulugu District of Telangana on October 4, reports The New Indian Express. The Eturnagaram Police also seized INR 1.35 million in
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters were arrested on the charge of extortion, at Eturnagaram in Mulugu District of Telangana on October 4, reports The New Indian Express. The Eturnagaram Police also seized INR 1.35 million in cash, one fake pistol, an MI television, a mixer grinder, a Karizma bike and four mobile phones from their possession. According to sources, the Police also found four handwritten letters that the gang had forged under the name of Maoist leader Damodar, which were to be distributed among gullible tribals and bigshots. Mulugu Superintendent of Police (SP), Sangram Singh G Patil stated that the personnel launched an investigation to bust the four-member gang based on a complaint filed by a businessman belonging to Eturnagaram. The complainant said that some persons, who introduced themselves as activists of the party, were threatening him demanding INR 2 million.
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October - 4 
India and Sri Lanka on October 4 (today) began a 12-day mega military exercise with a focus on enhancing counter-terror cooperation at the Combat Training School in Sri Lanka’s eastern district of Ampara, reports NDTV. The eighth edition of the 'Mitr
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India and Sri Lanka on October 4 (today) began a 12-day mega military exercise with a focus on enhancing counter-terror cooperation at the Combat Training School in Sri Lanka’s eastern district of Ampara, reports NDTV. The eighth edition of the 'Mitra Shakti' exercise from October 4 to 15 got underway with the participation of an all arms contingent of 120 Indian Army personnel, headed by Colonel Prakash Kumar, the Sri Lanka Army said. The joint military exercise has been designed to enhance understanding of transnational terrorism, inter-operability skills, conduct of joint tactical operations, sharing of each other's best practices and experiences, it said.
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October - 4 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant and one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant surrendered on October 4 in Tirap District, reports East Mojo. The NSCN-IM militant was identified as
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant and one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant surrendered on October 4 in Tirap District, reports East Mojo. The NSCN-IM militant was identified as Janpu Nokbi while the NSCN-K militant was identified as Khunliam Sumpa. Sumpa was a self-styled second lieutenant who had joined NSCN-K in June 2004.
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October - 4 
Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed expressed on October 4 ignorance about the Government starting talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Dawn. Replying to a question during a press conference in Islamabad, Ahmed said, "Th
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Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed expressed on October 4 ignorance about the Government starting talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Dawn. Replying to a question during a press conference in Islamabad, Ahmed said, "The Ministry of Interior has no role in this [talks with the TTP], and if the Taliban are engaged in any dialogue, then it is not in my knowledge." He added that "nothing is final as to how this will end up". To another question about whether he wanted talks to be held with the TTP, he replied that decisions on such matters were taking "at the highest level" by the Prime Minister. "The Ministry of Interior does not make these decisions," he reiterated.
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October - 4 
One Army soldier was killed during an exchange of fire with militants in Ghariuom area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 4, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a post of Security Forces w
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One Army soldier was killed during an exchange of fire with militants in Ghariuom area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 4, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a post of Security Forces was targeted by militants. "Troops responded promptly" to the attack, while Sepoy Muhammad Amir Iqbal (30), was killed in the ensuing exchange of fire.
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October - 4 
Loktantrik Samajbadi Party-Nepal (LSP-N) Chairperson Mahantha Thakur speaking at a press conference organised by the party in Rajbiraj, Saptari District on October 4 said that there is need to amend the present Constitution, reports The Himalayan Tim
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Loktantrik Samajbadi Party-Nepal (LSP-N) Chairperson Mahantha Thakur speaking at a press conference organised by the party in Rajbiraj, Saptari District on October 4 said that there is need to amend the present Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. "There are still a number of legitimate concerns of the Madhesi, Dalit, Muslim, indigenous and marginalised communities that haven't been addressed even by the present charter; that's why we in our party feel that the statute must be amended in order to address these legitimate concerns," said the LSP-N chair. Further, Thakur clarified that their priority was to get the agenda of Madhes addressed rather than joining the Government.
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October - 4 
25 suspects, accused of the terrorist attacks on three churches and three hotels in April on Easter Sunday were charged on 23,270 charges before the Special Trial -at- Bar on October 4, reports Daily Mirror. 24 accused who were brought before the Spe
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25 suspects, accused of the terrorist attacks on three churches and three hotels in April on Easter Sunday were charged on 23,270 charges before the Special Trial -at- Bar on October 4, reports Daily Mirror. 24 accused who were brought before the Special Trial-at-Bar were served with indictments by the Court. However, the 25th suspect was not brought to court since he is down with Covid. The Trial–at–Bar judges considering the pleadings of the accused counsel postponed the case for November 23 and ordered to serve Tamil translations to the accused. The Attorney General had charged the 25 accused on 23,270 charges over the killing of 269 civilians on 2019 Easter Sunday.
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October - 4 
India and Sri Lanka on October 4 (today) began a 12-day mega military exercise with a focus on enhancing counter-terror cooperation at the Combat Training School in Sri Lanka’s eastern district of Ampara, reports NDTV. The eighth edition of the 'Mitr
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India and Sri Lanka on October 4 (today) began a 12-day mega military exercise with a focus on enhancing counter-terror cooperation at the Combat Training School in Sri Lanka’s eastern district of Ampara, reports NDTV. The eighth edition of the 'Mitra Shakti' exercise from October 4 to 15 got underway with the participation of an all arms contingent of 120 Indian Army personnel, headed by Colonel Prakash Kumar, the Sri Lanka Army said. The joint military exercise has been designed to enhance understanding of transnational terrorism, inter-operability skills, conduct of joint tactical operations, sharing of each other's best practices and experiences, it said.
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On October 4, the Islamic Emirate announced 38 new members of the caretaker government, in military and civil positions, reports Tolo News. Key appointments are Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, Political Deputy for Prime Minister; Mullah Abdul Majid, acting Min
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On October 4, the Islamic Emirate announced 38 new members of the caretaker government, in military and civil positions, reports Tolo News. Key appointments are Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, Political Deputy for Prime Minister; Mullah Abdul Majid, acting Minister for the Ministry of Martyrs and Disabled Affairs; Mullah Mehrullah Hemad, the commander of Kandahar Corps; Mawlawi Hamdullah, the commander of Kabul Corps; Mawlawi Attaullah Omari, the commander of Mazar Corps; Mawlawi Mohammad Zarif Mozafar, the commander of Herat Corps ; Mawlawi Sharafuddin Taqi the commander of Helmand Corps ; Mullah Rahmarullah Mohammad the commander of Kunduz Corps ; Abod Jana, the commander of Laghman Corps, and Qari Mohammad Ayoub, the commander of Paktia corps
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October - 4 
A new report from Amnesty International revealed that at least 13 members of the Hazara ethnic group, including 11 former government forces, were killed by the Taliban in Khidr District of Daikundi Province on August 30, reports Al Jazeera on October
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A new report from Amnesty International revealed that at least 13 members of the Hazara ethnic group, including 11 former government forces, were killed by the Taliban in Khidr District of Daikundi Province on August 30, reports Al Jazeera on October 5.
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October - 4 
A Security source "10 members of a family affiliated with Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) were killed in the operation by Taliban in District 17 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on October 4, reports Tolo News. The deputy minister of informati
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A Security source "10 members of a family affiliated with Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) were killed in the operation by Taliban in District 17 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on October 4, reports Tolo News. The deputy minister of information and culture, Zabihullah Mujahid said that a Daesh hideout was eliminated in an operation by Islamic Emirate forces. "All Daesh fighters present in the hideout were killed," Mujahid said.
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October - 4 
Taliban special forces arrested 11 suspected Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants from the Bagh-e-Dawood & Chardehey Business Center roads in Police District 5 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, tweets Bilal Karimi, the Taliban's deputy sp
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Taliban special forces arrested 11 suspected Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants from the Bagh-e-Dawood & Chardehey Business Center roads in Police District 5 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, tweets Bilal Karimi, the Taliban's deputy spokesman on October 5.
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October - 4 
The Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) has requested the Criminal Court to issue a warrant for suspected terrorist Mohamed Ameen, reports Sun.mv on October 5. On October 3, the three-judge bench presiding over the case in Supreme Court had unanimously
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The Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) has requested the Criminal Court to issue a warrant for suspected terrorist Mohamed Ameen, reports Sun.mv on October 5. On October 3, the three-judge bench presiding over the case in Supreme Court had unanimously agreed to overturn High Court’s decision to release Ameen saying although a terror suspect may be detained under the Criminal Procedure Code – the Anti-Terrorism Act will apply to them in their prosecution. High Court had dismissed the charges against Ameen citing that they were filed after the expiration of the statute of limitation stipulated in the Criminal Procedure Code. The charges were filed after 30 days which was the stipulated period in the Criminal Procedure Code. Under the Anti-Terrorism Act charges can be filed till 45 days.
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October - 5 
Two militants of different factions of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Dimapur District in Nagaland on October 5, reports Northeast Now. One woman cadre belonging to Niki Sumi-led facti
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Two militants of different factions of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Dimapur District in Nagaland on October 5, reports Northeast Now. One woman cadre belonging to Niki Sumi-led faction of NSCN (NSCN-K-NS) was arrested along with one 9mm pistol with magazine, six live rounds of 9mm pistol, one mobile phone and a cash amount of INR 10,500 from Padumpukhri in Dimapur. Another militant of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested from Medziphema in Dimapur District. One .32 pistol along with magazine, five live rounds of .32 pistol and one mobile phone were recovered from the arrestee.
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October - 5 
A non-local street hawker, Virender Paswan, was shot dead by militants near Madina Chowk in Lalbazar of Srinagar in the evening of October 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Paswan is a resident of Bhagalpur District in Bihar and residing at Alamgari Bazar
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A non-local street hawker, Virender Paswan, was shot dead by militants near Madina Chowk in Lalbazar of Srinagar in the evening of October 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Paswan is a resident of Bhagalpur District in Bihar and residing at Alamgari Bazar in Zadibal.
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October - 5 
Additional District Judge (ADJ) court in Gunupur Sub-Division in Rayagada District of Odisha on October 5, rejected the bail plea of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Sabyasachi Panda, reports Pragativadi News. Panda had applied for
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Additional District Judge (ADJ) court in Gunupur Sub-Division in Rayagada District of Odisha on October 5, rejected the bail plea of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Sabyasachi Panda, reports Pragativadi News. Panda had applied for bail in five cases along with another case he had transferred from Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) court to ADJ court in Gunupur Sub-Division. Sabyasachi was sentenced to undergo life imprisonment under Section 121 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the year 2019. He was arrested from a house at Mangalavaram Peta under Badabazar Police Station limits in Berhampur in Ganjam District on July 17, 2014. A revolver, cash worth INR 211,000, and 800 grams of gold ornaments were seized from his possession. Sabyasachi, who carried a reward of Rs five lakh on his head, was active in the Maoist movement for more than two decades, operating in Southern Odisha including the Districts of Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal and Nayagarh. He was involved in numerous cases like the Nayagarh and R Udaygiri armoury loot, killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, abduction of two Italian nationals and blowing up of ambulance in Kandhamal besides, overall involvement in killing of 25 security personnel and 34 civilians.
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October - 5 
On October 5, three militants of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were arrested along with arms ammunition from Langjing Achouba area in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now. The three militants were identified as Maibam Abun
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On October 5, three militants of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were arrested along with arms ammunition from Langjing Achouba area in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now. The three militants were identified as Maibam Abung, A. Robikumar and Soibam Somen. Four China-made hand grenades, one mobile phone and one two-wheeler were recovered from the arrested militants.
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October - 5 
One Mohammad Shafi, the president of the cab drivers' association in Naidkhai, was shot dead in Shahgund Hajin area of Bandipora District on October 5, reports Greater Kashmir.
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One Mohammad Shafi, the president of the cab drivers' association in Naidkhai, was shot dead in Shahgund Hajin area of Bandipora District on October 5, reports Greater Kashmir.
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October - 5 
Security Forces on October 5 arrested two "suspected" persons after eight grenades and a pistol were recovered in Hajitra village near Line of Control (LoC) in Karnah area of Kupwara District, reports Greater Kashmir. Senior Superintendent of Police
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Security Forces on October 5 arrested two "suspected" persons after eight grenades and a pistol were recovered in Hajitra village near Line of Control (LoC) in Karnah area of Kupwara District, reports Greater Kashmir. Senior Superintendent of Police Kupwara Yougal Kumar Manhas said that the grenades and pistol were recovered during a search operation following a specific tip off.
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October - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India on October 5 arrested Satkunam alias Sabesan (47) a Sri Lankan national who is a former member of the intelligence wing of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Chennai, Tamil Nadu in connection
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India on October 5 arrested Satkunam alias Sabesan (47) a Sri Lankan national who is a former member of the intelligence wing of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Chennai, Tamil Nadu in connection with a case of arms and drugs smuggling, reports Colombo Page. The ex-LTTE member was arrested for arms and drug trafficking from Pakistan to Sri Lanka and utilizing the proceeds for furthering and supporting the revival of the Tamil militant organization, Hindustan Times reported. The NIA probe has so far revealed that Sabesan had arranged conspiracy meetings of sympathizers of LTTE in India.
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October - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) re-registered a case related to the observation of Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) formation day in the forest near Nilambur Taluk in Malappuram District of Kerala in September 2016, reports The Ne
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) re-registered a case related to the observation of Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) formation day in the forest near Nilambur Taluk in Malappuram District of Kerala in September 2016, reports The New India Express on October 6. The NIA has listed 19 persons as accused including Velumurugan, Kuppuswamy Devaraj (65) and Ajitha (45) who were killed in an alleged encounter with the Police in Nilambur forests on November 24, 2016. As per the First Information Report (FIR) submitted in the NIA Court in Kochi, the case was first registered at Edakkara Police Station in Malappuram, on September 30, 2017, which was later probed by the State Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). The NIA has now taken over the probe. “The accused in this case are members of proscribed terrorist organisation CPI (Maoist) that had organised a training camp, which included arms training, flag hoisting and study classes in connection with the formation day of the outfit in the last week of September 2016 in the forest three kilometres away from Nilambur’s Mundakadavu colony and had engaged in anti-national activities,” the FIR said. The accused persons are Aravind; Unni; Rajitha; Karthik alias Ganesh; Rema; Chandu alias Chandru; Manivasakam; Kuppu Devaraj; Vikram Gowda; Sharmila; Murukesh; Ajitha and B G Krishnamoorthy whose addresses and other details remain unknown. The other accused are Tamil Nadu Ramanathapuram natives Kalidas alias Sekhar Mani, and Danish alias Krishna; Soman alias Shahid Akbar, of Kalpetta; Velmurugan of Theni in Tamil Nadu; A Santhosh Kumar of Annamalai in Tamil Nadu; and Rajan Chittilappilly of Thrissur who was arrested by Kerala Police last year. “Some of the accused including Rajan Chittilappilly have been arrested. They will be taken into custody for interrogation. Many of them are senior leaders of CPI (Maoist) and People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army [PLGA] which is active in Kerala and Tamil Nadu forests,” a source said.
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October - 5 
The owner of prominent chemist shop 'Bindroo Medicate', Makhan Lal Bindroo, was shot dead by militants near Iqbal Park in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, in the evening of October 5, reports Greater Kashmir. "Terrorists fired upon Owner o
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The owner of prominent chemist shop 'Bindroo Medicate', Makhan Lal Bindroo, was shot dead by militants near Iqbal Park in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, in the evening of October 5, reports Greater Kashmir. "Terrorists fired upon Owner of Bindroo Medicate namely Shri Makhan Lal Bindroo near Iqbal Park of Srinagar. He was shifted to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Area cordoned off & search to nab the terrorists is going on, " a Police spokesman tweeted.
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October - 5 
Three drones purportedly from Pakistani retreated on October 5 night after the Border Security Force (BSF) troopers opened fire to prevent their entry into the Indian territory in Gurdaspur and Pathankot Districts of Punjab, reports Hindustan Times.
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Three drones purportedly from Pakistani retreated on October 5 night after the Border Security Force (BSF) troopers opened fire to prevent their entry into the Indian territory in Gurdaspur and Pathankot Districts of Punjab, reports Hindustan Times. Even as massive combing operations were launched by the personnel of the BSF and the Punjab Police along the barbed wire fence at the International Border (IB) in the two Districts, nothing suspicious was found. BSF, Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Gurdaspur) Prabhakar Joshi said, “The first incident was reported near the Bohar Wadala border outpost (BoP) in Gurdaspur. At 7:25pm, two women constables of the 89-Battalion heard the sound of a drone coming from across the border. The women troopers, who saw the drone with a blinking light, opened fire at them. A head constable also joined them but the drone managed to return before crossing the barbed-wire fence.” The second incident, the DIG said, took place at the same time near the Kasyam Barman BoP in Pathankot District. “Troopers of the 121-Battalion opened fire at the drone which entered the Indian territory after crossing the fence. The third drone was spotted at around 9:55pm near the Dorangla police station in Gurdaspur district. When the 58-Battalion personnel resorted to firing, it returned to Pakistan.”
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October - 5 
Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants on October 5 attacked a check-post of Frontier Corps (FC) with hand grenade in front of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) office in Khuzdar town (Khuzdar District) of Balochistan, reports The Balochistan Post. BLA
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Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants on October 5 attacked a check-post of Frontier Corps (FC) with hand grenade in front of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) office in Khuzdar town (Khuzdar District) of Balochistan, reports The Balochistan Post. BLA claimed responsibility for the attack in a press release. BLA ‘spokesperson’ Jeeyand Baloch said, “freedom fighters of Baloch Liberation Army targeted a post of Pakistani occupying forces in front of DIG office in Khuzdar on Tuesday.” The spokesperson claimed that, in this hand grenade attack, one personnel of Pakistani forces was killed and two were injured. However, no other media sources confirmed this claim.
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October - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) allegedly detained a young Baloch poet, identified as Azhar Noor son of Khuda-bakhsh, in Pasni town of Gwadar District on October 5, reports The Balochistan Post. According to local sources, Azhar Noor was detained by the SFs, w
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Security Forces (SFs) allegedly detained a young Baloch poet, identified as Azhar Noor son of Khuda-bakhsh, in Pasni town of Gwadar District on October 5, reports The Balochistan Post. According to local sources, Azhar Noor was detained by the SFs, when they raided his house. Since then, his whereabouts was unknown.
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October - 5 
The lawmakers of the main opposition party Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) led by Chairman KP Sharma Oli on October 5 obstructed the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), reports My Republica. The lawmakers of CPN
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The lawmakers of the main opposition party Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) led by Chairman KP Sharma Oli on October 5 obstructed the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), reports My Republica. The lawmakers of CPN-UML have been obstructing Parliament meetings stating that Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota had disregarded his responsibilities by not taking any action against the 14 CPN-UML lawmakers including Madhav Kumar Nepal, whom the CPN-UML had dismissed from their posts and recommended the same to Speaker Sapkota. The next meeting of the HoR is called for 1PM on October 8.
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October - 5 
CIVICUS in a report released on October 5 slammed Sri Lanka's crackdown on critics and ongoing torture, reports Tamil Guardian. Writing in response to the state of emergency declared by Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on August 30, CIVICUS hi
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CIVICUS in a report released on October 5 slammed Sri Lanka's crackdown on critics and ongoing torture, reports Tamil Guardian. Writing in response to the state of emergency declared by Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on August 30, CIVICUS highlights that the emergency measures enable authorities "to detain people without warrants, seize property, enter and search any premises, suspend laws and issue orders that cannot be questioned in court". In their report CIVICUS details how Sri Lanka's crackdown has impacted those holding vigils to remember their loved ones; those advocating for educational reform; and government critics., many of whom have been detained under Sri Lanka's draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). They further detail numerous reports of political prisoners being tortured whilst in Police custody.
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October - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India on October 5 arrested Satkunam alias Sabesan (47) a Sri Lankan national who is a former member of the intelligence wing of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Chennai, Tamil Nadu in connection
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India on October 5 arrested Satkunam alias Sabesan (47) a Sri Lankan national who is a former member of the intelligence wing of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Chennai, Tamil Nadu in connection with a case of arms and drugs smuggling, reports Colombo Page. The ex-LTTE member was arrested for arms and drug trafficking from Pakistan to Sri Lanka and utilizing the proceeds for furthering and supporting the revival of the Tamil militant organization, Hindustan Times reported. The NIA probe has so far revealed that Sabesan had arranged conspiracy meetings of sympathizers of LTTE in India.
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October - 5 
Four Taliban forces were injured after their vehicle hit a mine in Khiwa District of Nangarhar Province on October 5, reports the Twitter handle of the Afghanistan Times.
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Four Taliban forces were injured after their vehicle hit a mine in Khiwa District of Nangarhar Province on October 5, reports the Twitter handle of the Afghanistan Times.
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October - 5 
Interior Ministry spokesman Saeed Khosti said the report is not factual nor impartial and the view of the Islamic Emirate is not included, reports Tolo News on October 6. “This report is incorrect because the view of the Islamic Emirate is not includ
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Interior Ministry spokesman Saeed Khosti said the report is not factual nor impartial and the view of the Islamic Emirate is not included, reports Tolo News on October 6. “This report is incorrect because the view of the Islamic Emirate is not included. It was investigated unilaterally. There should have been documented evidence, and there is not,” Khosti said. A report from Amnesty International revealed that at least 13 members of the Hazara ethnic group, including 11 former government forces, were killed by the Taliban in Khidr District of Daikundi Province on August 30.
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October - 5 
Local officials said that a religious scholar was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Laghman Province on October 5, reports Tolo News.
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Local officials said that a religious scholar was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Laghman Province on October 5, reports Tolo News.
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October - 5 
On October 5, Taliban forces in an operation arrested four Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) terrorists in the Paghman District of Kabul Province, reports Ariana News.
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On October 5, Taliban forces in an operation arrested four Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) terrorists in the Paghman District of Kabul Province, reports Ariana News.
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October - 5 
On October 5, the dead bodies of four female civil activists were recovered from a pit on the outskirts of Khalid bin Waleed town in the First District of Mazar-e-Sharif city, the capital of Balkh Province, reports 8am.af. One of the deceased was ide
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On October 5, the dead bodies of four female civil activists were recovered from a pit on the outskirts of Khalid bin Waleed town in the First District of Mazar-e-Sharif city, the capital of Balkh Province, reports 8am.af. One of the deceased was identified as Forouzan Safi while the identity of the remaining three is yet to be confirmed.
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October - 6 
India's security concerns are "first and foremost" for the US and the two countries are "absolutely of one mind and one approach" on Afghanistan, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on October 6, and asserted that the Taliban must act an
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India's security concerns are "first and foremost" for the US and the two countries are "absolutely of one mind and one approach" on Afghanistan, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on October 6, and asserted that the Taliban must act and ensure an inclusive dispensation before looking at gaining any legitimacy, reports India Today. After holding extensive talks with NSA Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Sherman said Afghanistan must not allow its soil to be used for any terrorist activities. "The US and India are absolutely of one mind and one approach when it comes to Afghanistan," Sherman said amid increasing concerns in India over terrorism spilling into India and the region from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
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October - 6 
Police arrested an active cadre of Kande Honhaga squad of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bir Singh Mundari from under Tonto Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on October 6, reports The Aven
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Police arrested an active cadre of Kande Honhaga squad of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bir Singh Mundari from under Tonto Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on October 6, reports The Avenue Mail. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ajay Linda had received a tip off that an active member of the Kande Honhaga squad was about to come to Tonto. Soon a team was formed and as soon as the Police reached Tonto Chowk, a person started escaping after seeing the Police. The Police chased and arrested the person. On interrogating the arrested person, revealed his name as Bir Singh Mundari, a resident of Munda Sai Tola of Rengra Hatu village. In June 2021, he was involved in an encounter with the Police in the forest of Rengra Hatu. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against him in Tonto Police Station under 27 Arms Act and 17 Criminal Law Act (CLA). During interrogation, Bir Singh revealed that he had joined the Maoist organisation in the year 2018. After receiving training in Kande Honhaga’s squad, he started working for the squad. Bir Singh’s main task was to organise a meeting in the village and connect the local youth to the banned Maoist organisation.
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October - 6 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 6, filed a charge sheet against Abdullah alias Saravana Kumar in the Islamic State (IS)-Madurai Hizb-ul-Tahrir (HuT) module case, reports Hindustan Times. He is accused of furthering IS ideology on
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 6, filed a charge sheet against Abdullah alias Saravana Kumar in the Islamic State (IS)-Madurai Hizb-ul-Tahrir (HuT) module case, reports Hindustan Times. He is accused of furthering IS ideology on social media, instigating people against India and establishing Khilafat. “He was also seeking cooperation from other countries to set up an army to establish an Islamic State in Tamil Nadu through Jihad,” the agency said in a statement.
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October - 6 
A self-styled sergeant major of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) identified as Wangkhu Wangsa was arrested during a search operation from Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh on October 6, reports East
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A self-styled sergeant major of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) identified as Wangkhu Wangsa was arrested during a search operation from Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh on October 6, reports East Mojo. Wangsa was allegedly involved in the ambush of an Assam Rifles convoy near Nginu village in Longding district on December 3, 2016 that killed two soldiers of 16 Assam Rifles, including a junior commissioned officer and injured eight others. According to Police sources, Wangsa was wanted by the Tirap police for extortion cases and a case under section 384 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 10/23 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act has been registered against him for now at Dadam Police Station.
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October - 6 
A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) reached a village in Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh in search of two suspects of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), who it suspected supplied illegal arms to an extortion racket which was busted in Moga Distr
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A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) reached a village in Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh in search of two suspects of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), who it suspected supplied illegal arms to an extortion racket which was busted in Moga District of Punjab in May this year, reports The Times of India on October 7. The gang was allegedly being run by Khalistan separatists settled abroad. The anti-terror federal probe agency returned after handing over notice to their families which asked the two suspects to appear at their office in Chandigarh on October 8 for questioning. The first case in the alleged extortion racket was registered in Moga on May 22 this year. And after the names of separatists cropped up, the NIA took over the probe in the case on June 10. In July, it had arrested an alleged arms trafficker from Meerut. “Gagandeep Singh was involved in smuggling of weapons on the directions of Arshdeep, one of the main accused in the case and a close aide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the chief of Khalistan Tiger Force,” the NIA had said in a statement then. The NIA team accompanied by Chandigarh Police raided two houses in Radhna village on October 5. According to sources, the homes of Jalish Ahmad and Mohd Khilafat were raided. NIA served notice to the family of Khilafat and asked his son Akbar Soni to be present at its Chandigarh office. The notice, stated, “Whereas it appears that you are acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the NIA case noted below, which is now being investigated by NIA. You are hereby directed to appear on October 8, at NIA branch office Chandigarh for the purpose of examination.”
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October - 6 
India piloted the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) draft to provide a comprehensive legal framework to combat terrorism and said that the United Nations (UN) needs to do more in this direction, Times Now reports on October 7
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India piloted the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) draft to provide a comprehensive legal framework to combat terrorism and said that the United Nations (UN) needs to do more in this direction, Times Now reports on October 7. Speaking at UN on “measures to eliminate international terrorism”, Counsellor Kajal Bhat also requested other states to unite in the efforts. “India reiterates the need for early finalization of draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT), piloted in 1996 by India. We strongly urge states to unite in our efforts and end this stalemate of preventing the adoption of CCIT,” she added. Calling Pakistan, the biggest perpetrator and supporter of terrorism masquerading us as its victim, she accused Islamabad of misusing the august forum to repeat at “adnauseam” their litany of lies.
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October - 6 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 6 took over the Mundra Port drug haul case following an order from Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and invoked terror charges, reports The India Express. NIA stated that it has invoked not only sec
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 6 took over the Mundra Port drug haul case following an order from Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and invoked terror charges, reports The India Express. NIA stated that it has invoked not only sections of IPC and the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act but also Section 17 (punishment for raising funds for terrorist act) and Section 18 (punishment for conspiracy to commit terror acts) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) due to narco-terrorism linkages. On September 16, 2,988.21 kg of heroin disguised as consignment of ‘semi-processed talc stones’ originating from Afghanistan was seized at Mundra port of Gujarat by the Directorate of Revenue. Till date, nine people have been arrested in the case including three Afghans and one an Uzbek national.
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October - 6 
On October 6, Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) stated that terror suspect Zakir Hussain Shaikh, who was arrested last month in a case of "criminal conspiracy to commit terrorist acts", had received calls from Pakistan, reports Times Now. Mahara
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On October 6, Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) stated that terror suspect Zakir Hussain Shaikh, who was arrested last month in a case of "criminal conspiracy to commit terrorist acts", had received calls from Pakistan, reports Times Now. Maharashtra ATS Chief Vineet Agarwal stated that Zakir Shaikh's Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls revealed that he received calls from Pakistan. Zakir, who was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, was arrested by Maharashtra ATS from suburban Jogeshwari in Mumbai during an operation on September 17 and was revealed to be receiving instructions from his handlers based in a foreign country.
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October - 6 
One woman militant affiliated with Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-N) was arrested from Oksongbung village of Bishnupur District on October 6, tweets Assam Rifles.
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One woman militant affiliated with Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-N) was arrested from Oksongbung village of Bishnupur District on October 6, tweets Assam Rifles.
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October - 6 
Sir Syed Express escaped a major tragedy as the railway track was blown up in a bomb blast in Kot Lalu area of Sukkur District in Sindh in the morning of October 6, reports ARY News. According to the Pakistan Railways Superintendent of Police (SP), s
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Sir Syed Express escaped a major tragedy as the railway track was blown up in a bomb blast in Kot Lalu area of Sukkur District in Sindh in the morning of October 6, reports ARY News. According to the Pakistan Railways Superintendent of Police (SP), some unidentified men tried to target Sir Syed Express with a cracker bomb attack in Sukkur, but luckily, the train safely passed and escaped the tragedy. He further said that the blast was carried out with a time control device in which one kg explosives was used. At least two and a half feet railway track were blown up in the blast. The rail traffic on the down Railway Track was suspended after the blast.
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October - 6 
A complaint has been registered against three Police officers at the District Police Office, Sarlahi in connection with the death in Police custody of Kumar Paudel, a cadre of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Cha
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A complaint has been registered against three Police officers at the District Police Office, Sarlahi in connection with the death in Police custody of Kumar Paudel, a cadre of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), reports Kathmandu Post on October 7. Superintendent of Police Santosh Singh Rathour, the chief of Sarlahi District Police Office, said the complaint was registered as per the directive of the Supreme Court. On September 28, a division bench of justices Anil Kumar Sinha and Hari Phuyal directed Sarlahi District Attorney's Office to register the complaint after Paudel's mother Durga Devi moved the court claiming that both the District Police and the Attorney’s office had repeatedly refused to register her complaint.
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October - 6 
The deputy minister of information and culture, Zabiullah Mujahid, downplayed the threat of Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) saying that the group would soon be suppressed, reports Tolo News on October 7. “We don’t call Daesh a threat, but we
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The deputy minister of information and culture, Zabiullah Mujahid, downplayed the threat of Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) saying that the group would soon be suppressed, reports Tolo News on October 7. “We don’t call Daesh a threat, but we call it a headache,” Mujahid said. “It creates headaches in some places but is immediately taken out in every incident; (they) have been chased out and their sanctuaries found.”
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October - 6 
Unidentified gunmen opened fire killing two Taliban members in Jalalabad, the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province on October 6, reports the Twitter handle of the Afghanistan Times.
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Unidentified gunmen opened fire killing two Taliban members in Jalalabad, the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province on October 6, reports the Twitter handle of the Afghanistan Times.
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October - 7 
On October 7, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the international community continued to insist that the Taliban should fulfil the goals outlined in the UN Security Council Resolution 2593 that expects the
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On October 7, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the international community continued to insist that the Taliban should fulfil the goals outlined in the UN Security Council Resolution 2593 that expects the Taliban to form an inclusive government and foster freedom and diversity, reports The Hindu. “I would like to begin with the UNSC Resolution 2593. This articulates and guides the collective approach of the global community towards Afghanistan. The resolution talks of ensuring that the Afghan territory is not used for terrorist acts, it talks of safe passage for Afghans and foreign nationals. The reports.... of vandalism and intolerance obviously raise concerns, not just for us but across the world and it is important that the international community continues to insist on fulfilment of the goals outlined in the UN Security Council Resolution 2593,” Bagchi said
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October - 7 
A militant of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on October 7 surrendered before a senior official in East Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya, reports East Mojo. The militant identified as Emanuel Suchen, wanted in two IED a
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A militant of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on October 7 surrendered before a senior official in East Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya, reports East Mojo. The militant identified as Emanuel Suchen, wanted in two IED attacks in the District earlier this year, surrendered before the senior District official at the District Headquarters town of Khliehriat.
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October - 7 
Militants on October 7 hurled a grenade at a Security Forces (SFs) bunker at Braripora in Safakadal area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no loss of life in the blast. SF officials said the gr
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Militants on October 7 hurled a grenade at a Security Forces (SFs) bunker at Braripora in Safakadal area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no loss of life in the blast. SF officials said the grenade hit the netting of the bunker and exploded on the roadside, without causing any damage to human life. The windowpanes of a private vehicle were damaged in the blast, the officials added.
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October - 7 
On October 7, Niki Sumi-led faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-NS) led by ‘chief’ Niki Sumi met Government of India (GoI)’s representative for Naga peace talks, AK Mishra, in New Delhi, reports Northeast Now. This was
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On October 7, Niki Sumi-led faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-NS) led by ‘chief’ Niki Sumi met Government of India (GoI)’s representative for Naga peace talks, AK Mishra, in New Delhi, reports Northeast Now. This was the first time, both the entities met following the signing of the ceasefire agreement. In a statement, ‘ministry of information & publicity (MIP)' stated that the outfit while ushering its commitment to peace and the Naga peace talks, reiterated its stand to the AK Mishra that it would go by the aspirations and wishes of the Naga people and would not impede the Naga peace talks as long as it meets the Naga people’s desire for inclusive and amicable political solution. Though the Government of India signed a ceasefire agreement with NSCN-K-NS for one year on September 6, formal talks between the two sides are yet to begin.
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October - 7 
Principal among two school teachers shot dead by militants inside Government Boys Higher Secondary Schools in Safa Kadal locality of Idgah area in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, on October 7 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Principal Sa
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Principal among two school teachers shot dead by militants inside Government Boys Higher Secondary Schools in Safa Kadal locality of Idgah area in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, on October 7 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Principal Satinder Kaur was Sikh while teacher Deepak Chand was a Kashmir Pandit. The duo was fired at from point blank and were declared dead on arrival at hospital.
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October - 7 
Security agencies, in a joint operation by Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) and Jamui Police, seized 30 kilograms explosives from a forest area under Sikandra Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on October 7, reports daijiworld.com. Pramod Kumar
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Security agencies, in a joint operation by Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) and Jamui Police, seized 30 kilograms explosives from a forest area under Sikandra Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on October 7, reports daijiworld.com. Pramod Kumar Mandal, the Superintendent of Police (SP), of Jamui District, confirming the news, said, the joint operation was carried out in a bid to minimize the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat and conduct peaceful panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) elections. "During the search operation, the security forces have seized two plastic jars containing 30 kg explosives kept in deep forest. The explosives could be used to make improvised explosive devices to disturb Panchayat elections in the district," Mandal said.
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October - 7 
SFs neutralised one UGBL grenade that was found lying in crop fields in Kulgam District in the afternoon of October 7, reports Greater Kashmir.
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SFs neutralised one UGBL grenade that was found lying in crop fields in Kulgam District in the afternoon of October 7, reports Greater Kashmir.
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October - 7 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 7 (today) foiled a major bid by terrorists to smuggle in weapons from Pakistan along the International Border (IB) and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 7 (today) foiled a major bid by terrorists to smuggle in weapons from Pakistan along the International Border (IB) and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. “The BSF, Jammu today foiled a weapon smuggling attempt from across the International Border in Samba area and seized a big cache of arms and ammunition,” BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) S P S Sandhu said. He further said the seizure by BSF troops included four pistols, eight pistol magazines and 232 rounds of ammunition.
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October - 7 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 7 filed a second supplementary chargesheet before a special court against two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants for suspectedly organising unlawful activities, radicalising, recruiting and motivating p
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 7 filed a second supplementary chargesheet before a special court against two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants for suspectedly organising unlawful activities, radicalising, recruiting and motivating people through cyberspace for Jihad against India, reports news18.com. Altaf Ahmed Rather of Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora and Pakistan-based LeT cadre Bilal Durani, who lives in Lahore, have been charged with sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the UA (P) Act, the official of the premier investigation agency said. The case was registered in March, 2020 in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas District after the arrest of Tania Parveen, an operative of LeT by the state Police.
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October - 7 
One person was killed and two others were injured when the vehicle of a tribal elder was targeted in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Shiwa tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 7, reports T
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One person was killed and two others were injured when the vehicle of a tribal elder was targeted in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Shiwa tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 7, reports The Express Tribune. Police said that the vehicle of Malik Remal Jan Kabul Khel was targeted but luckily, he was not in the vehicle thus he remained unharmed. Three of his relatives, however, were in the car and one of them was killed on the spot while two others sustained injuries.
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October - 7 
A central committee member of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), Bhanu Bhakta Joshi on October 7 tendered his resignation to join Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) led by Madhav Kumar Nepal, reports
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A central committee member of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), Bhanu Bhakta Joshi on October 7 tendered his resignation to join Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) led by Madhav Kumar Nepal, reports Khabarhub. CPN-Unified Socialist Chairman Nepal formally welcomed Joshi to the party amidst a program. Joshi in his resignation had expressed his dissatisfaction over CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli for his failure to implement the 10-point agreement and intra-party rifts. Joshi, who has also served as a Minister for Forest and Environment, was elected a Member of Parliament (MP) from Bajhang District.
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October - 7 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) has objected to the newly revised party logo of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), reports Khabarhub on October 8. The CPN-Maoist Centre has said that it will se
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) has objected to the newly revised party logo of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), reports Khabarhub on October 8. The CPN-Maoist Centre has said that it will seek a legal recourse saying that CPN-UML’s logo is akin to its election symbol. CPN-UML unveiled its logo with crossed sickle and hammer inside the rising sun during its Statute General Convention held on October 1-3. CPN-Maoist Centre leader Dev Gurung said his party will move the Election Commission arguing that CPN-UML’s logo resembles to election symbol of his party. CPN-Maoist Centre’s election symbol is crossed sickle and hammer inside a circle.
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October - 7 
A decapitated head of an unidentified elderly man was found in Angor Bagh locality of Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Pajhwok on October 8.
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A decapitated head of an unidentified elderly man was found in Angor Bagh locality of Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Pajhwok on October 8.
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October - 7 
Ministry of Interior informed that at least one person was killed and three more injured after a grenade was unintentionally exploded by a member of the Taliban Security Forces in the Derrai area of Khost Province, reports the Twitter handle of the A
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Ministry of Interior informed that at least one person was killed and three more injured after a grenade was unintentionally exploded by a member of the Taliban Security Forces in the Derrai area of Khost Province, reports the Twitter handle of the Afghanistan Times on October 8.
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October - 8 
An Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) trooper was injured after Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at him in Kohkameta village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on October 8, reports latestly.com. According to Inspector Ge
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An Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) trooper was injured after Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at him in Kohkameta village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on October 8, reports latestly.com. According to Inspector General (IG) Bastar, P Sundarraj, the incident took place at around 3pm when constable Sandeep Kumar, belonging to ITBP's 53rd battalion, was on duty at the mobile check post in front his unit's camp in Kohkameta village. "A small action team of ultras fired at the jawan, which led to an exchange of fire. The ultras, however, fled soon after from the spot. The constable sustained a bullet injury near his left shoulder and was treated at the district hospital. He is out of danger," IG, Sundarraj said.
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October - 8 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Aqib Bashir Kumar from Trenz village in Shopian District, was killed while his accomplice managed to escape after a brief shootout with Police in Natipora area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kash
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Aqib Bashir Kumar from Trenz village in Shopian District, was killed while his accomplice managed to escape after a brief shootout with Police in Natipora area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, in the evening of October 8, reports Greater Kashmir. "Terrorists fired upon Srinagar Police team. Police also retaliated. During ensuing chance encounter, one terrorist got neutralised but one escaped. Arms & ammunition recovered. Identification being ascertained, " a Police spokesman said.
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October - 8 
A special National Investigative Agency (NIA) court in Bengaluru on October 8, convicted three Base Movement cadres linked with Al-Qaeda in connection with a 2016 blast in the premises of Mysuru District Court, reports India Today. The convicts, Nain
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A special National Investigative Agency (NIA) court in Bengaluru on October 8, convicted three Base Movement cadres linked with Al-Qaeda in connection with a 2016 blast in the premises of Mysuru District Court, reports India Today. The convicts, Nainar Abbas Ali alias Library Abbas, M Samsun Karim Raja alias Karim alias Abdul Karim and Dawood Sulaiman, had planted the bomb inside the public toilet in court premises of Chamarajapuram area of Mysuru. The NIA investigation revealed that the bomb blast in Mysore court was among the series of five bomb blasts done by members of Base Movement, an organisation with links to Al-Qaeda.
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October - 8 
Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh on October 8 said that The Resistance Front (TRF) is responsible for the recent civilian killings and it is front group of all militants’ organizations like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen, r
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Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh on October 8 said that The Resistance Front (TRF) is responsible for the recent civilian killings and it is front group of all militants’ organizations like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen, reports Daily Excelsior. “There is a pattern as they want to terrorise the minority community”, he said. The killing of unarmed civilians in Srinagar is a move to damage and attack the age-old traditional communal harmony in Kashmir and Police has already got some clues about previous killings and will also probe the fresh incident too. He, however, was quick to add that the killers will be nabbed very soon.
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October - 8 
Personnel of the Anti-Naxal Squad (ANS) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) unearthed at least 10 booby traps allegedly laid by cadres of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Mallampeta forest cover on the Andhra Pradesh-Chhatt
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Personnel of the Anti-Naxal Squad (ANS) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) unearthed at least 10 booby traps allegedly laid by cadres of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Mallampeta forest cover on the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border in Chintoor Agency in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on October 8, reports The Hindu. The spot where the traps were found shares a border with Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, and is said to be the biggest booby trap laid by the Maoists on the tri-State border of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh in recent years. East Godavari, Superintendent of Police (SP), M. Ravindranath Babu, said, “The booby trap is believed to be the traditional technique of Gutti Koya tribe of Chhattisgarh. A major tragedy has been averted with their detection.” The Maoists had laid the booby traps by digging trenches, in which they reportedly planted sharp bamboo arrows and covered them with leaves. The security forces found a few hundred sharp bamboo arrows in the traps.
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October - 8 
Umesh Shah was abducted by ULFA-I militants on October 8, 2021 from Kakojan area under Philobari Police Station (PS) in Tinsukia District of Assam . He was later released on the assurance of paying INR 4,00,000 as extortion money.
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Umesh Shah was abducted by ULFA-I militants on October 8, 2021 from Kakojan area under Philobari Police Station (PS) in Tinsukia District of Assam . He was later released on the assurance of paying INR 4,00,000 as extortion money.
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October - 8 
With opium cultivation and smuggling of cannabis and other drugs having grown into a menace in Chatra District in Jharkhand, the District Police are set to launch an awareness campaign against opium trade with special focus on highlighting its health
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With opium cultivation and smuggling of cannabis and other drugs having grown into a menace in Chatra District in Jharkhand, the District Police are set to launch an awareness campaign against opium trade with special focus on highlighting its health hazards, even for those involved in its cultivation, besides stringent penal provisions that can lead up to death penalty, reports Hindustan Times on October 9. The heavily forested and Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Chatra District in the coal-bearing North Chhotanagpur division has been a den of opium cultivation in the State, with several small and marginal farmers being involved in it allegedly having support of CPI-Maoist and their splinter groups. Chatra superintendent of police, Rakesh Ranjan, said, “We can’t deny the fact that we have a problem at hand and we need to solve it. The Police has been cracking down against those involved in the crime and have done several seizures of opium and drugs and have made several arrests. While the crackdown continues, we also want to educate people about the different dynamics of the illegal trade.” As per data provided by the District Police, from January 1, 2021 to October 6, 2021, the Police have registered 123 cases related to the trade and arrested 129 persons. In this period, the Police seized 605.77 kilograms opium, 61.65 quintal of Doda (dried opium stem), 2.621 kilograms brown sugar, 120 kilograms of Posta (poppy seeds), besides vehicles ranging from two-wheelers to trucks, arms and ammunition and cash. Most forested areas in the District, including Pratapur, Lawalong, Rajpur and Hunterganj--which also share border with Bihar--are some of the areas where opium cultivation is done, sources said.
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October - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) and intelligence personnel on October 8 allegedly abducted a man from Dera Murad Jamali town in Naseerabad District of Balochistan, reports The Balochistan Post. The abducted person was identified as Salar s/o Ameeran Domki, a r
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Security Forces (SFs) and intelligence personnel on October 8 allegedly abducted a man from Dera Murad Jamali town in Naseerabad District of Balochistan, reports The Balochistan Post. The abducted person was identified as Salar s/o Ameeran Domki, a resident of Dera Murad Jamali.
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October - 8 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 8 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Itmanzai area of Orakzai District, reports ARY News. According to CTD officials, two plastic bags full of weapons were hidden underground in Itmanzai area
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 8 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Itmanzai area of Orakzai District, reports ARY News. According to CTD officials, two plastic bags full of weapons were hidden underground in Itmanzai area. 22 rocket-propelled grenade (RPG-7) launchers, 22 rounds, 12 hand grenades and hundreds of cartridges were recovered from the bags.
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October - 8 
Newly formed Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified (CPN-Unified) have agreed to unite their parties to form CPN-Unified Socialist on October 8, reports Khabarhub. Issuing a press relea
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Newly formed Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified (CPN-Unified) have agreed to unite their parties to form CPN-Unified Socialist on October 8, reports Khabarhub. Issuing a press release, both parties have informed about they have agreed to work under the same banner under the name of CPN-Unified Socialist. However, the election symbol of the party will be changed. According to the then CPN-United secretary Ain Bikram Kunwar, the party’s election symbol will be the pen. Earlier, the symbol belonged to the CPN-Unified. After unification, we agreed to keep the party’s name CPN-Unified Socialist and take pen as election symbol. Chairman of the CPN-Unified Jeevan Rai was formerly in the Madhav Kumar Nepal group while in Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML); however, he had formed a separate party when the UML was in dispute. Rai has been made a central committee member.
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October - 8 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on October 8 expanded his Cabinet, almost three months after he assumed office, by appointing 16 new Ministers and two State Ministers, reports Kathmandu Post. President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expanded the Cabinet a
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on October 8 expanded his Cabinet, almost three months after he assumed office, by appointing 16 new Ministers and two State Ministers, reports Kathmandu Post. President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expanded the Cabinet as per the recommendation of the Prime Minister under Article 76 and its sub-article (9) and Article 78 and its sub-article (1), a statement issued by the Office of the President said. Five Ministers were appointed from the Nepali Congress (NC), three from the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre), four each from the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist) and the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP). The CPN-Unified Socialist and CPN-Maoist Centre have also got one each State Minister. The NC already had three Ministers and the CPN-Maoist Centre two.
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October - 8 
Five Rohingya criminals were arrested on October 8 in an operation by Armed Police Battalion at Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar District, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees have been committing various crimes including extortion and kidnapping using the nam
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Five Rohingya criminals were arrested on October 8 in an operation by Armed Police Battalion at Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar District, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees have been committing various crimes including extortion and kidnapping using the name of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA). The arrestees are Mohamad Khaled Hosen (33), Master Syed Amin (38), Mohamad Shaker (35), Mohamad Kalim (18) and Mohamad Ilias (22). They are residents of different Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar District.
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October - 8 
Deputy Minister of information and culture and spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid condemned the attack on Shia Mosque in Kunduz and promised action against perpetrators, official twitter handle of Zabihullah Mujahid.” The Islamic Emirate strongly condemn
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Deputy Minister of information and culture and spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid condemned the attack on Shia Mosque in Kunduz and promised action against perpetrators, official twitter handle of Zabihullah Mujahid.” The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns this heinous act and promises to find and punish the perpetrators of this heinous crime” tweeted Mujahid.
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October - 8 
On October 8, 2021, 47 persons, including 46 Hazara Shia worshipers were killed when an Islamic State -Khorasan Province (ISKP) suicide bomber detonated at Sayyidabad mosque in the Khanabad Bandar area of Kunduz city, the provincial capital of Kunduz
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On October 8, 2021, 47 persons, including 46 Hazara Shia worshipers were killed when an Islamic State -Khorasan Province (ISKP) suicide bomber detonated at Sayyidabad mosque in the Khanabad Bandar area of Kunduz city, the provincial capital of Kunduz, reports Associated Press. ISKP identified the bomber as a Uyghurs Muslim, saying the attack targeted both Shiites and the Taliban for their purported willingness to expel Uyghurs to meet demands from China.
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October - 8 
On October 8, a Taliban guard attached to Robat District Governor was killed when remote control mine detonated in Chaparhar District of Nangarhar Province, reports Shamshad News. The incident happened when the Rodat District Governor was going to Ro
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On October 8, a Taliban guard attached to Robat District Governor was killed when remote control mine detonated in Chaparhar District of Nangarhar Province, reports Shamshad News. The incident happened when the Rodat District Governor was going to Rodat from Khogyani District. The Islamic Emirate sources have not confirmed the case yet, and no one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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October - 9 
People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) observed its 44th foundation day in Manipur on October 9, reports E-Pao. The foundation day was observed at its general headquarters (CHQ), 701 mobile battalion, 707 battalion, tactical headquarter
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People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) observed its 44th foundation day in Manipur on October 9, reports E-Pao. The foundation day was observed at its general headquarters (CHQ), 701 mobile battalion, 707 battalion, tactical headquarters (THQ), base areas, transit camps and training centres, said Achouba, assistant charged' affairs, publicity and propaganda of the outfit. The solemn observance at its CHQ was graced by the outfit chairman, interim council as chief guest, chief of army staff (CAS) as president and charge d' affairs, publicity and propaganda as guest of honour.
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October - 9 
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on October 9 held a meeting with top Police officials regarding anti-terror measures in wake of the information about a terrorist attack being planned in the national capital during the festive season, reports
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Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on October 9 held a meeting with top Police officials regarding anti-terror measures in wake of the information about a terrorist attack being planned in the national capital during the festive season, reports India.com. In the meeting, discussions were held on how to prevent terrorists from taking support of locals as no such terror attack can happen unless the attackers have local support. According to Rakesh Asthana, local criminals, gangsters and orthodox elements can help in such attack. He ordered Cybercafe, chemical shop, parking spaces, scrap and car dealers to be professionally checked and monitored along with tenants and workers. The officials were also asked enhance police visibility on the ground and intensify night patrolling across the national capital.
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October - 9 
Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) of Jammu and Kashmir Police sustained gunshot wounds when terrorists opened fire at a Police Party in Manzgam village of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir on October 9, reports Times of India. The injured officer
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Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) of Jammu and Kashmir Police sustained gunshot wounds when terrorists opened fire at a Police Party in Manzgam village of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir on October 9, reports Times of India. The injured officers, identified as Zahoor Ahmad and Imtran Ahmad, were rushed to the sub-district hospital in Damhal Hanjipora. “Their condition is stated to be out of danger,” Damhal Hanjipora block medical officer Gulzar Ahmad Dar confirmed. Soon after the attack, the area was cordoned off and a search operation launched to trace the perpetrators.
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October - 9 
Four terrorists were killed by Frontier Corps (FC) when the security force spotted and engaged them in Awaran District of Balochistan on October 9, reports Geo News. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were killed duri
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Four terrorists were killed by Frontier Corps (FC) when the security force spotted and engaged them in Awaran District of Balochistan on October 9, reports Geo News. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were killed during an intense exchange of fire between both sides. Following the shooting, FC troops recovered weapons and ammunition from the terrorists.
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October - 9 
The Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) Chairperson Sabiha Baloch’s brother and cousin have gone missing, The Balochistan Post reported on October 10. Shahmir Baloch, Sabiha Baloch’s brother, was detained along with four others from the engineeri
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The Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) Chairperson Sabiha Baloch’s brother and cousin have gone missing, The Balochistan Post reported on October 10. Shahmir Baloch, Sabiha Baloch’s brother, was detained along with four others from the engineering university in Khuzdar on June 19. His companions were released, but Shahmir is still held in custody. Murtaza Baloch, Sabiha Baloch’s cousin, was detained a few days later on June 25. However, the enforced disappearances of aforementioned youths occurred in June but the BSAC confirmed the news on October 9.
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October - 9 
Some members of the ruling Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) on October 9 burned the effigies of the party’s Chairman Upendra Yadav in Birgunj city of Parsa District for not making lawmaker Pradeep Yadav of Parsa Constituency 1 a Minister, reports Republi
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Some members of the ruling Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) on October 9 burned the effigies of the party’s Chairman Upendra Yadav in Birgunj city of Parsa District for not making lawmaker Pradeep Yadav of Parsa Constituency 1 a Minister, reports Republica. The group held protests in front of the clock tower in Birgunj city. They were heard shouting slogans and holding placards like ‘No entry for Upendra Yadav in Parsa’ and ‘Residents of Parsa will not be deceived.’ The protestors expressed their anger over Upendra Yadav’s decision to not recommend Pradeep Yadav to the post of a Minister. They called party’s chairman Yadav a ‘black snake’ and burned his effigy.
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October - 9 
A Taliban member was killed in a mine explosion in Mano village in Chaparhar district of Nangarhar Province on October 9, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Another Taliban member was injured in the incident.
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A Taliban member was killed in a mine explosion in Mano village in Chaparhar district of Nangarhar Province on October 9, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Another Taliban member was injured in the incident.
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October - 9 
On October 9, most of victims of the suicide attack that targeted Shia worshippers Sayyidabad Mosque in the Khanabad Bandar area of the city, were buried in Kunduz, reports Tolo News. As per local officials said that 46 people were killed and over 14
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On October 9, most of victims of the suicide attack that targeted Shia worshippers Sayyidabad Mosque in the Khanabad Bandar area of the city, were buried in Kunduz, reports Tolo News. As per local officials said that 46 people were killed and over 143 others injured. “As per our information about the bodies brought to cemeteries, around 120 people were martyred and around 160 others were injured,” said Imam Razavi, a religious scholar.Later, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed the incident and named Muhammad al-Uyghuri as the bomber.
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October - 9 
The Deputy Minister of Information and Culture Zabiullah Mujahid said that the officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and the United States have been discussing the recognition of Afghanistan's government by the international community
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The Deputy Minister of Information and Culture Zabiullah Mujahid said that the officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and the United States have been discussing the recognition of Afghanistan's government by the international community at the meeting in Doha, reports Tolo News on October 10. “There are several issues needed to be shared with the Americans: First, the implementation of the Doha agreement which is important for both--for us and for the US. Second, the issue of Afghanistan's assets that have been frozen in banks by the US, and third is the recognition of Afghanistan by the international community, the US and UN," said the deputy minister of information and culture Zabiullah Mujahid.On October 8, a high-level delegation of the Islamic Emirate left Kabul for Doha, the capital of Qatar, to attend a two-day meeting with US officials.
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October - 9 
The first high-level meeting after the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan was held between delegations of the US and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in the Qatari capital Doha on October 9, reports Tolo News. Acting Foreign Minister Am
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The first high-level meeting after the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan was held between delegations of the US and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in the Qatari capital Doha on October 9, reports Tolo News. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in an audio message said talks were held on relations between Kabul and Washington, the implementation of the Doha agreement, humanitarian assistance, and the release of Afghanistan's assets, among other topics. The US State Department's press secretary said the formation of an inclusive government, safe passage for US nationals and their local colleagues, and women's rights are key parts of the US delegation's talks with the Islamic Emirate team.
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October - 10 
A Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Ajay Hichami (30) carrying INR 200,000 reward on his head was arrested during an operation launched in Area Operation Post (AOP) Gatta limits under Hedri sub division in Gadchiroli Di
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A Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Ajay Hichami (30) carrying INR 200,000 reward on his head was arrested during an operation launched in Area Operation Post (AOP) Gatta limits under Hedri sub division in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 10, reports devdiscourse.com. Hichami, a resident of Zarewada in Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit), is an action team member of the outlawed CPI-Maoist. Police said, Hichami was recruited in Gatta LOS of the CPI-Maoist in 2019, and was involved in the murder of one Somaji Chaitu Sadmek on September 19 this year. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, a 45-year-old tribal, Somaji Sadmek, was shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Hedri in Etapalli Tehsil in Gadchiroli District on September 19.
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October - 10 
A join team of militant outfits, Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) have called for total shutdown in Tripura and Manipur on October 15, reports E Pao on October 11. The ‘total shutdown’ was
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A join team of militant outfits, Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) have called for total shutdown in Tripura and Manipur on October 15, reports E Pao on October 11. The ‘total shutdown’ was called by ASUK and NLFT to protest against the merger of the two states into the Union of India in 1949. According to the joint statements issued by the two outfits, emergency and essential services will be exempted from the purview of the shutdown.
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October - 10 
A militant, involved in a recent civilian killing at Shahgund, was killed in the ongoing operation in the Bandipora District on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar informed that the militant has
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A militant, involved in a recent civilian killing at Shahgund, was killed in the ongoing operation in the Bandipora District on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar informed that the militant has been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar affiliated with The Resistance Force (TRF).
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October - 10 
An active member of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh, identified as Rahul Musaki alias Pintu, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinit Agarwal in Kandhamal District of Odisha on October 10, reports Odish
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An active member of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh, identified as Rahul Musaki alias Pintu, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinit Agarwal in Kandhamal District of Odisha on October 10, reports Odisha TV. Rahul was a member of the Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagabali (BGN) Division and was involved in several Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) activities in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, SP, Agarwal said, adding, the surrendered Maoist hails from Talat village in Jegurgonda Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Konta Police limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh and had joined the rebel camp in 2015 after he was brain washed by senior Maoist leaders. “After working in the rebel camp for quite some time, Rahul decided to leave the extremism when he realised bias of the leaders towards the cadres. The recently crackdown on Maoist activities through various operations by security personnel is also affecting the movement of the Maoists,” said Agarwal. The surrendered Maoist was also attracted towards the developmental work and other activities taken up by Odisha Government in various cut-off areas.
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October - 10 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel on October 10 said the preliminary revenue survey to compile the record of land holdings in 19 out of the nearly 246 villages in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-affected Abujhmaad region of the Sta
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel on October 10 said the preliminary revenue survey to compile the record of land holdings in 19 out of the nearly 246 villages in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-affected Abujhmaad region of the State's Narayanpur District has completed, reports devdiscourse.com. CM Baghel said that based on the preliminary exercise, residents of these villages will get benefits of the Government schemes. In the 22nd edition of his monthly (recorded) radio address programme 'Lokvaani', Baghel spoke on various development initiatives started at the District level in the State. ''We have initiated taking concrete action to address the problems of people living in Abujhmaad and its positive results will soon be visible at the ground-level,'' he said. The thickly-forested area of Abujhmaad, which means 'unknown hill', falls in the state's Bastar division and is located around 350 kms from the capital Raipur in the south. Spread over about 4,000 square kilometres, Abujhmaad is said to be a stronghold of the outlawed Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as its dense forest serves as a hideout for its leaders. CM Baghel said that as many as 237 villages in Orchha block and nine villages of Narayanpur block in Abujhmaad area of the District were un-surveyed, as a result of which farmers (mostly tribals) living there were unable to get the benefits of various Government schemes.
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October - 10 
On October 10, four militants of Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA) were killed in an encounter at the adjoining area of B Gamnom village and NP Khollen under Thoubal Dam (Maphou) Police Station (PS) in Kangpokpi District in Manipur, reports E Pao.
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On October 10, four militants of Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA) were killed in an encounter at the adjoining area of B Gamnom village and NP Khollen under Thoubal Dam (Maphou) Police Station (PS) in Kangpokpi District in Manipur, reports E Pao. According to sources, during a cordon and search operation, a ‘chance encounter’, led to the killing of four armed militants who were dressed in combat dresses. Four AK series assault rifles and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 10 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 10 carried out searches at 16 places in J&K in connection with two cases– ‘ISIS-Voice of Hind’ case and the ‘Bathindi IED recovery’ case, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA carried out simultaneous sea
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 10 carried out searches at 16 places in J&K in connection with two cases– ‘ISIS-Voice of Hind’ case and the ‘Bathindi IED recovery’ case, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA carried out simultaneous searches in various Districts of J&K with the assistance of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The case was registered on June 29 this year in connection with the conspiracy of the proscribed terrorist organization the Islamic State (ISIS) to radicalise and recruit impressionable Muslim youth in India to wage violent jihad against India.
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October - 10 
A Journalist, Shahid Zehri, was killed while two others sustained injuries in an explosion on the RCD Highway in Hub town of Lasbela District on October 10, reports Samma TV. Police said Shahid Zehri was travelling in his car on the RCD Highway and a
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A Journalist, Shahid Zehri, was killed while two others sustained injuries in an explosion on the RCD Highway in Hub town of Lasbela District on October 10, reports Samma TV. Police said Shahid Zehri was travelling in his car on the RCD Highway and as he passed by the City Police Station a bomb exploded. The bomb had apparently been attached to the underside of the vehicle; the Police added. Zehri worked as a reporter for the private-run Metro One TV. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement, adds Dawn.
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October - 10 
One Shia student named Syed Shahzaib Naqvi was shot dead by unidentified assailants in an incident of sectarian killing in Wana town of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 10, reports Daily Times. Shahzaib was going on a motorb
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One Shia student named Syed Shahzaib Naqvi was shot dead by unidentified assailants in an incident of sectarian killing in Wana town of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 10, reports Daily Times. Shahzaib was going on a motorbike with his friend when he was stopped by the members of a religious outfit and opened fire. Shahzaib died at the spot while his friend sustained injuries. Syed Shahzaib Naqvi was the son of a renowned social personality Syed Zafar Abbas Naqvi.
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October - 10 
Two children were killed and three others sustained injuries when a blast occurred while they were playing in the Hoshab town of Turbat District in Balochistan on October 10, reports Samma TV.
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Two children were killed and three others sustained injuries when a blast occurred while they were playing in the Hoshab town of Turbat District in Balochistan on October 10, reports Samma TV.
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October - 10 
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Shafiqul Islam on October 10 said militants are active online but Police are on alert, reports The Daily Star. "The militants are giving multiple posts on their platforms. But we do not have any solid info
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Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Shafiqul Islam on October 10 said militants are active online but Police are on alert, reports The Daily Star. "The militants are giving multiple posts on their platforms. But we do not have any solid information whether anyone is trying to do anything after being instigated. We are not seeing too much of a risk ahead of Durga Puja festivities but not dismissing concerns either," he said while visiting Dhakeshwari Temple to inspect security measures. The DMP chief urged all to maintain health safety rules and cooperate with Police personnel during the festival.
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October - 10 
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing a ceremony held at the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters, Saliyapura, Anuradhapura, to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, on October 10 assured to protect the country from any acts of terrorism or reli
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing a ceremony held at the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters, Saliyapura, Anuradhapura, to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, on October 10 assured to protect the country from any acts of terrorism or religious extremism, reports Colombo Page. He emphasized that he is committed to protect the country from any recurrence of acts of terrorism or religious extremism and urged all Sri Lankans to extend their support to move forward the country in the correct path, under the notion of ‘one country and one law without corruption’. He also assured that steps would be taken to amend the Constitution and introduce a new electoral system as promised to the people.
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October - 10 
On October 10, the two-day meeting between delegates from the United States (US) and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Doha concluded after both sides discussed a range of issues, reports Tolo News. “The US delegation focused on security a
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On October 10, the two-day meeting between delegates from the United States (US) and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Doha concluded after both sides discussed a range of issues, reports Tolo News. “The US delegation focused on security and terrorism concerns and safe passage for US citizens, other foreign nationals and our Afghan partners, as well as on human rights, including the meaningful participation of women and girls in all aspects of Afghan society,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said. The Afghan Foreign Ministry said the two-day meeting went well. It welcomed the US offer of humanitarian assistance and said local authorities would facilitate delivery and cooperate with aid groups but said such assistance “should not be linked to political issues”.
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October - 10 
Deputy Minister of the Information and Culture MinistryZabihullah Mujahid, on October 10 said that the Islamic Emirate operations are ongoing against Daesh cells in different parts of the country and that so far 19 Daesh members have been killed and
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Deputy Minister of the Information and Culture MinistryZabihullah Mujahid, on October 10 said that the Islamic Emirate operations are ongoing against Daesh cells in different parts of the country and that so far 19 Daesh members have been killed and 16 others wounded, reports Tolo News.
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October - 10 
Taliban forces arrested 14 Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants in Khost Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency on October 11. Khost Governor Mohammad Nabi Omari said that the detainees intended to carry out suicide attacks and bombings i
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Taliban forces arrested 14 Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants in Khost Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency on October 11. Khost Governor Mohammad Nabi Omari said that the detainees intended to carry out suicide attacks and bombings in parts of Khost Province.
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October - 10 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) spokesperson says that the time for power displays by NATO is over and that the organization now needs to make statements regarding Afghanistan in accordance with good diplomatic principles, reports Ariana New
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) spokesperson says that the time for power displays by NATO is over and that the organization now needs to make statements regarding Afghanistan in accordance with good diplomatic principles, reports Ariana News on October 11. Deputy Minister of Information and Culture and spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, said, “The NATO Secretary General, for a while, may feel his pain and talk about their failures, but they should know that the time for attacks is over; it was proven twenty years ago that these actions did not work and should be dealt with through diplomacy”. This comes after North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) chief Jens Stoltenberg said last week that NATO must stay vigilant in tracking the developments in Afghanistan. “The main task now is to do whatever we can to preserve as much as possible of the achievements we made on terrorism,” he said. “That means to hold the Taliban (IEA) government accountable for their promises on terrorism, … but also to be ready to strike over the horizon, long distance, and to stay vigilant as NATO allies, to follow and monitor closely any attempt to reconstitute international terrorist groups in Afghanistan aiming at us.”
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October - 10 
The Criminal Court, on October 10 ordered30 days detention for Mohamed Ameen, suspected terrorist leader of the Maldivian faction of Islamic State, reports Sun.mv.He was arrested in 2019 under suspicion of spreading radical extremist ideologies and r
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The Criminal Court, on October 10 ordered30 days detention for Mohamed Ameen, suspected terrorist leader of the Maldivian faction of Islamic State, reports Sun.mv.He was arrested in 2019 under suspicion of spreading radical extremist ideologies and recruiting and dispatching people for jihad in other countries.
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October - 11 
In a notification on October 11, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has stated that Border Security Force (BSF) can now search, seize and arrest within a 50 kilometre stretch from the International Border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam, reports
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In a notification on October 11, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has stated that Border Security Force (BSF) can now search, seize and arrest within a 50 kilometre stretch from the International Border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam, reports Northeast Now. This notification comes following an amendment to the BSF act. In a statement, BSF said “This will enable improved operational effectiveness in curbing trans-border crime and to an extent of 50 km from the international boundary within the states of states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal and Assam, running along the borders of India.”
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October - 11 
A 36-year-old former member of Assam’s now-defunct Bodo Liberation Tiger Force (BLTF), Sanjay Bharao, was arrested on October 11, for running a gun-manufacturing unit from a rented accommodation in Model Town in Bathinda District of Punjab, reports H
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A 36-year-old former member of Assam’s now-defunct Bodo Liberation Tiger Force (BLTF), Sanjay Bharao, was arrested on October 11, for running a gun-manufacturing unit from a rented accommodation in Model Town in Bathinda District of Punjab, reports Hindustan Times. Police said two country-made pistols and two semi-finished weapons were recovered from his house in Model Town in Phase-1 locality. Police said it was for the first time in recent years that an improvised weapon manufacturing unit was found in Punjab. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Aaswant Dhaliwal said several tools used to manufacture arms were also seized. The DSP said, “We had inputs about a suspicious person. On questioning, the person turned out to be an active member of Bodo Liberation Tiger Force. Assam police authorities confirmed that Bodo had surrendered in 2003 and after that, he disappeared.” Police said Bharao was staying alone in the rented accommodation since July. The accused left Assam and did odd jobs at various places outside before landing in Bathinda four months ago. “Bharao has revealed identify of his old friend, a plumber from Muktsar, currently residing in Bathinda with his family. Teams are trying to locate him to find out if he too was involved in manufacturing illicit arms. His background is being verified,” said the DSP.
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October - 11 
An unidentified militant was killed and a Policeman injured in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Khagund village of Verinag in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 11 (today), reports Greater Kashmir. The encounter broke out in
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An unidentified militant was killed and a Policeman injured in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Khagund village of Verinag in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 11 (today), reports Greater Kashmir. The encounter broke out in the early hours shortly after SFs cordoned the village following specific inputs about the presence of militants there.
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October - 11 
Five Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were killed during an encounter with militants during an anti-insurgency operation in a village close to DKG in Surankote of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 11,
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Five Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were killed during an encounter with militants during an anti-insurgency operation in a village close to DKG in Surankote of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The operation was launched in the early hours following intelligence inputs about presence of militants, a Defence spokesman said. He said the ultras opened heavy fire on the search parties resulting in critical injuries to the JCO and four other ranks. All the five soldiers succumbed to their injuries. The encounter with the militants was going on and further details are awaited, the spokesman added.
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October - 11 
On October 11, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (EAM) held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan during his second leg of his three-nation tour to Central Asia, reports The Times of India. EAM met Turkmenista
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On October 11, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (EAM) held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan during his second leg of his three-nation tour to Central Asia, reports The Times of India. EAM met Turkmenistan Foreign Minister (FM) Rashid Meredov and discussed bilateral and regional cooperation including views on neighbourhood developments. Earlier, EAM met Uzbek FM Abdulaziz Kamilov in Nur-Sultan and discussed recent developments in Afghanistan. S Jaishankar also held "constructive" talks with the top Kyrgyzstan leadership to boost bilateral ties, including defence cooperation and discussed global issues like Afghanistan.
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October - 11 
The Rourkela Police arrested three criminals, identified as Banti alias Basista Mohanty, Jangyasi Swain alias Rony and Amit Kumar Sahoo, who were running a major extortion racket at the behest of a hardcore cadre of the Peoples' Liberation Front of I
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The Rourkela Police arrested three criminals, identified as Banti alias Basista Mohanty, Jangyasi Swain alias Rony and Amit Kumar Sahoo, who were running a major extortion racket at the behest of a hardcore cadre of the Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), operating from across border in Jharkhand, in Rourkela in Sundargarh District of Odisha on October 11, reports Odisha TV. The trio mostly targeted industrialists and other businessmen in the Civil Township area in Rourkela and other parts of the Steel City. Police said three 7mm pistols and around 55 rounds of ammunition including few of Self Loading Rifle (SLR) automatic weapons and some Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from the criminals. Rourkela, superintendent of Police (SP), Mukesh Bhamoo said that around 6-7 cases had been registered against Banti who confessed to have been working for PLFI cadre Arjun Rana. All the three arrestees were working on the instruction of Rana who mostly operates from Jharkhand. He used to hire criminals to run his extortion and other organised crime syndicate in Rourkela. “Most of these criminals work in small groups. Each of them has specific roles. While some would conduct recee, the others would threaten businessman by firing or hurling bombs to extort money,” said SP, Bhamoo, adding that the criminals used to smuggle Ganja to Jharkhand from Odisha. Similarly, they used to procure firearms from the neighbouring State.
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October - 11 
At least one militant was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 11, reports ARY News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (
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At least one militant was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 11, reports ARY News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the IBO was conducted in a hideout on confirmed intelligence of the presence of militants. Arms and ammunition were recovered during the operation.
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October - 11 
The main opposition Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) continued its obstructions at the National Assembly (NA) meeting on October 11, reports Khabarhub. Once the session kicked off, CPN-UML members stood from their respectiv
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The main opposition Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) continued its obstructions at the National Assembly (NA) meeting on October 11, reports Khabarhub. Once the session kicked off, CPN-UML members stood from their respective seats as a gesture of the protest and the move followed NA Chair Ganesh Prasad Timilsina granting time to party Chief Whip Khim Lal Bhattarai to put his views. Chief Whip Bhattarai accused the current coalition partners of demonstrating non-political character by moving to the court against the erstwhile Government due to greed for power.
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October - 11 
A Bangladeshi-origin man has been sentenced to five years in prison by an Australian court on October 11 for planning a terror attack in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. In June 2018, Nowroz Rayed Amin (30), was arrested at his home at Ingleburn i
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A Bangladeshi-origin man has been sentenced to five years in prison by an Australian court on October 11 for planning a terror attack in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. In June 2018, Nowroz Rayed Amin (30), was arrested at his home at Ingleburn in Sydney's south-west. Prosecutors had argued Amin was planning for a terrorist act in Australia, Bangladesh or Syria, however Amin denied this. He said any such act was only planned for Bangladesh.
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October - 11 
Armed Police Battalion (APBn) on October 11 arrested five Rohingya criminals suspected to be members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) from the Balukhali Rohingya camp in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestees
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Armed Police Battalion (APBn) on October 11 arrested five Rohingya criminals suspected to be members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) from the Balukhali Rohingya camp in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestees have been identified as Omar Farooq (19), Muktar Ahmed (50), Mohamad Salim (38), Mohamad Arafat (25) and Mansur Alam (25). Acting on a tip-off, a special APBn team conducted a drive in the camp and apprehended the suspects who were reportedly preparing for a robbery, said the release. The team seized six machetes, two knives and eight iron rods from their possessions.
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October - 11 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre who was remanded for eight years under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) was released on October 11 by order of the Monaragala Magistrate’s Court, reports Colombo Page. Prisons Commissioner (Adminis
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre who was remanded for eight years under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) was released on October 11 by order of the Monaragala Magistrate’s Court, reports Colombo Page. Prisons Commissioner (Administration) Media Spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said he was arrested by the CID in 2011 under the PTA and was detained for three years for questioning and then remanded in custody in 2013. It is reported that the Monaragala Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release of Kapilan after 11 years, taking into consideration the information provided by the CID that the investigation into the LTTE detainee has been completed.
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October - 11 
On October 11, Security Forces of the Islamic Emirate, during an operation, arrested five Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants in Ahmadabad District of Paktia Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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On October 11, Security Forces of the Islamic Emirate, during an operation, arrested five Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants in Ahmadabad District of Paktia Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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October - 11 
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on October 11 said that the US must engage with the Taliban to avert crisis and added that the country has no option but to support the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. “The wor
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on October 11 said that the US must engage with the Taliban to avert crisis and added that the country has no option but to support the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. “The world must engage with Afghanistan because if it pushes it away, within the Taliban movement there are hardliners, and it could easily go back to the Taliban of 2000 and that would be a disaster.” Said Khan. Khan also commented on potential sanctions on the Taliban saying that three-quarters of the Afghan national budget depended on foreign aid which means the imposition would result in a humanitarian crisis. He also warned of a civil war in Afghanistan in case abandoned.
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October - 11 
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on October 11 urged the world to prevent the country’s economy from collapsing, reports Associated Press. Secretary-General warned that Afghanistan is facing “a make-or-break moment.” Eighty perc
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United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on October 11 urged the world to prevent the country’s economy from collapsing, reports Associated Press. Secretary-General warned that Afghanistan is facing “a make-or-break moment.” Eighty percent of Afghanistan’s economy is informal, with women playing an overwhelming role, and “without them there is no way the Afghan economy and society will recover,” he said. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also appealed to the Taliban to stop breaking its promises to allow women to work and girls to have access to all levels of education.
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October - 12 
The banned outfit, Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has condemned the killing of peaceful protesting farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri of Uttar Pradesh in strongest possible words, and calling upon the people at large to introspect and support
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The banned outfit, Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has condemned the killing of peaceful protesting farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri of Uttar Pradesh in strongest possible words, and calling upon the people at large to introspect and support its call for a bandh (general shutdown strike) in four States — Bihar, Jharkhand, North Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh — on October 17, reports The Times of India. Issuing a press statement on October 12, ‘spokesperson’ for Bihar-Jharkhand-North Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh Simant Regional Committee (SRC) of the CPI-Maoist, Manas, said they are standing in firm support of the farmers and labourers and would continue to support their demand for a rollback of the three contentious farm laws introduced by the Narendra Modi Government. Manas asked, “There is an urgent need that the law-abiding and peace-loving citizens of the country introspect their role at a time when the elected Modi and Yogi Adityanath governments are unleashing terror on the people to give more power to the corporate. Should we remain sitting ducks waiting for the kind of genocide that occurred in Lakhimpur-Kheri on October 3 or should we strive towards establishing neo democracy by strengthening people’s war and empowering base area for self rule?.” The release read, “Four farmers were crushed under a speeding jeep by the minister’s son Ashish Mishra and several others were injured. A crowd cannot remain calm after such a heinous crime and in reaction the driver and other goons on board the killer car were attacked and killed. Only a mentally unstable person or members of the killer gang can have sympathy for them.” Exempting emergency services like milk, water, medicines, ambulance and fire brigade from the bandh purview, the Maoists have called upon all sections of society to join them in the daylong strike and demonstrate people’s power. “If people do not have militia they have nothing and likewise if people don’t have political power they are worth nothing,” Manas said, asking the people to remember these line.
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Three Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including two women cadres have been shot dead in an encounter during a gunfight near Tulsi Pahad (Hill) under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 12 (today), r
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Three Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including two women cadres have been shot dead in an encounter during a gunfight near Tulsi Pahad (Hill) under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 12 (today), reports Kalinga TV. Reportedly, a combing operation by a joint team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) had been launched following which the firing exchange took place, and as a result, two women Maoists along with one male Maoist cadre were killed, while others managed to escape from the area. A SOG trooper also sustained injuries during the exchange of bullets. Till the last reports came in, two guns, one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and several incriminating materials were recovered from the spot. The identities of the slain Maoist are yet to be ascertained.
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Officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched a series of raids across locations in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka on October 12, to unearth suspected training places and hideouts of the outlawed Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI
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Officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched a series of raids across locations in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka on October 12, to unearth suspected training places and hideouts of the outlawed Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party, reports The News Minute. The raids were triggered by specific intelligence inputs on people being indoctrinated into the party’s ideology through propaganda material. It also said that, according to NIA officials, videos used to train the cadre were also found. As per other reports, raids are underway at as many as 20 locations across Kerala, Karnataka Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The case was registered earlier this year in Edakkara in Malappuram of Kerala, pertaining to an alleged conspiracy by the members of CPI-Maoist for conducting training camps, arms training, flag hoisting and celebrations on the formation day of CPI-Maoist in September 2016 in the Nilambur forest area. On October 12, the NIA reportedly raided the home of Dinesh, a doctor in Puliyakulam in Coimbatore who is allegedly a Maoist supporter, and another person named Danish. The NIA took over the case from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which was probing the issue after the case was filed in 2017 at the Edakkara Police Station. The NIA has listed 19 persons as accused in the matter, including three people who were killed in encounters. The First Information Report (FIR) filed by the NIA reportedly said that the accused from the CPI-Maoist were engaged in anti-national activities by allegedly organising a training camp, which included arms training, flag hoisting in the last week of September 2016 on the occasion of the anniversary of the party’s formation.
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October - 12 
On October 12, unidentified militants opened fire and killed at least four villagers, including a minor boy, when they were attending a condolence service at B Gamnom village in Kangpokpi District, reports Imphal Free Press. The deceased have been id
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On October 12, unidentified militants opened fire and killed at least four villagers, including a minor boy, when they were attending a condolence service at B Gamnom village in Kangpokpi District, reports Imphal Free Press. The deceased have been identified as Paolal Kipgen (45), Yamkholam Khongsai, (58), Lalminthang Kipgen, (8). But, the identity of the fourth victim who was recovered from Bongbal Khullen is yet to be established. Another two were identified as Lunjamang Kipgen, (17), and Lalmingun Kipgen (2), were injured.
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October - 12 
Ranchi Police arrested a Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ajit Kumar Singh, was arrested in Khunti District of Jharkhand on October 12, reports tv9hin
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Ranchi Police arrested a Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ajit Kumar Singh, was arrested in Khunti District of Jharkhand on October 12, reports tv9hindi.com. Acting on information that extortion of INR 20 million from a big businessman living in the Kotwali area in Ranchi was demanded at the behest of Dinesh Gope, the ‘chief’ of the extremist organization PLFI, Ranchi Police took action and arrested Ajit, a resident of Pichkora village of Jariagarh Police Station area in Khunti District. During interrogation, Ajit has told that PLFI ‘chief’ Dinesh Gope has formed a team of three people to demand extortion. These teams do recce in the capital and other cities and identify those people who have a lot of money. After that, things related to demand of extortion are sent by Dinesh Gope in the letter pad, which the team members send to different businessmen and demand money through virtual medium. Manish Kumar, an employee of the businessman, lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at the Kotwali Police Station in Ranchi. According to Manish, he works in Ranchi’s big businessman Jalan. On September 18, a threatening message came on the mobile phone which was in the form of a letter pad. A threat was made on the letter pad in the name of Dinesh Gope, in which it was said that INR 20 million should be deposited with the organization within eight days, otherwise be ready to face the consequences.
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October - 12 
SFs recovered and neutralised an old shell at Ichama area of Budgam District on October 12, reports Greater Kashmir. The shell was found lying in a field in the village after which a team of Police and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) reached the spot and n
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SFs recovered and neutralised an old shell at Ichama area of Budgam District on October 12, reports Greater Kashmir. The shell was found lying in a field in the village after which a team of Police and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) reached the spot and neutralised it safely.
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October - 12 
The Pakistani terrorist, Mohammed Asraf, who was arrested by New Delhi Police's Special Cell on October 12, had conducted recce at 10 places in the national capital, reports The Free Press Journal. "During interrogation when a photograph of an accuse
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The Pakistani terrorist, Mohammed Asraf, who was arrested by New Delhi Police's Special Cell on October 12, had conducted recce at 10 places in the national capital, reports The Free Press Journal. "During interrogation when a photograph of an accused in the 2011 Delhi High Court blast was shown to him, he disclosed that he had done a recce of the High court. However, his involvement in the blast cannot be stated clearly. It will be clarified on further investigation. There is no evidence as of now," sources said. Apart from this, Asraf had also done a recce of the Police Headquarters (Old Police Headquarters) located at ITO. "He revealed that he has done a lot of recces but not much information could be gained as he was not allowed to stop outside the police headquarters for much duration. He had also done a recce of ISBT and information was sent to Pakistani handlers," sources said. It was also revealed by Asraf that he did a recce at India Gate and Red Fort as well. "He has said that he did a recce at 10 places," sources said. "In the interrogation, he said that VIP areas were not among the targets as casualty would have been less. All these recce were done a few years ago. He has not revealed as yet the places where he wanted to undertake a terrorist operation," they added. At present, the investigating agencies are interrogating him about whether he has been involved in any blast in Delhi. Asraf, a resident of Pakistan's Punjab province was held from Laxmi Nagar. Police had seized an AK-47 rifle from his possession among other things including a grenade and pistols.
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October - 12 
The Police identified the three slain Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as Anil alias Kishor alias Muka Sodi, Chinna Rao, and Sony, who were killed in an exchange of fire in Tulsi Parbat (Hill) area under Maithili Police limits in M
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The Police identified the three slain Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as Anil alias Kishor alias Muka Sodi, Chinna Rao, and Sony, who were killed in an exchange of fire in Tulsi Parbat (Hill) area under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 12, reports The New Indian Express. Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay met the District Voluntary Force (DVF), and Special Operation Group (SOG) from Odisha Police, who were a part of the encounter with the Maoists in Tulsi Parbat area, at the District Police Office in Malkangiri and appreciated their efforts for the successful operation. Sodi was a native of Sudhakonda village under Kalimela Police limits who carried a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head and was working as a ‘secretary’ of Gumma area committee under Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC), while, Rao, a party member of Pedabayalu area committee working in Maoist leader Aruna’s protection team and carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000. The lone female cadre, Sony, a native of Chhattisgarh, working as an ‘area committee member’ (ACM) and a member in the protection team of CPI-Maoist ‘Central Committee’ (CC) member Uday under AOBSZC. She was carrying a cash reward of INR 400,000 on her head. All the three Maoists were involved in various violent incidents targeting Security Forces (SFs) and civilians. One Self Loading Rifle (SLR), an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, three SLR magazines, one INSAS magazine, two damaged INSAS magazine, 59 SLR ammunition, 21 INSAS ammunition, one AK-47 magazine, one rifle sling kit, three Maoists kit bag, 10 electric detonators, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) mechanism, and two remote controls for IEDs were recovered by the SFs from the area, DGP, Abhay stated. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the encounter incident on October 12.
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Two militants were killed on October 12 during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Feeripora area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon and search operation in Feeripora area after receiving s
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Two militants were killed on October 12 during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Feeripora area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon and search operation in Feeripora area after receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants there when the militants started firing on them. Two militants killed in retaliatory firing.
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October - 12 
A female lawyer, identified as Aqeela Subhani, was shot dead in Johar Town of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on October 12, reports Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified assailants, who were riding motorbike, opened fire at the ve
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A female lawyer, identified as Aqeela Subhani, was shot dead in Johar Town of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on October 12, reports Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified assailants, who were riding motorbike, opened fire at the vehicle of Aqeela Subhani. In the attack, the lawyer got seriously injured who later succumbed to her injuries.
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October - 12 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant during a raid in Adda Mirda Maafi area of Sahiwal District on October 12, reports Daily Times. Hand grenades, detonators and other explosive material were recovered from the possession of the
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant during a raid in Adda Mirda Maafi area of Sahiwal District on October 12, reports Daily Times. Hand grenades, detonators and other explosive material were recovered from the possession of the arrested militant.
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October - 12 
Six militant organisations and one individual in Bangladesh are in Facebook blacklist on October 12, reports The Daily Star. These are: Al Mursalat Media; Islamic State Bangladesh; Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B); Ansarullah Bangla Team
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Six militant organisations and one individual in Bangladesh are in Facebook blacklist on October 12, reports The Daily Star. These are: Al Mursalat Media; Islamic State Bangladesh; Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B); Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT); Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB); Saham al-Hind Media, and Tariqul Islam, who is also affiliated with JMB. Facebook has developed a secret blacklist of over 4,000 individuals and organisations across the world that it considers ‘dangerous’ as a part of its Dangerous Individuals and Organizations (DIO) policy. All the Bangladeshi names fall under Tier 1, meaning discussing them on Facebook may result in heavy penalties. Those who commit ‘serious offline harm’, such as terrorists and militant organisations, are placed in Tier 1. Tier 2 includes ‘Violent Non-State Actors’, such as armed Syrian rebels, according to Facebook. Tier 3 consists of people and organisations that Facebook says violate its hate speech and dangerous organisation policies, but who’"haven't necessarily engaged in violence to date or advocated for violence’.
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October - 12 
Cabinet on October 12 approved the proposed ‘Defence Cyber Commands Act’ as well as a similar bill that aims to impose cyber protection under the guise of combatting ‘terrorist groups and criminals’, reports Tamil Guardian. In detailing the proposals
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Cabinet on October 12 approved the proposed ‘Defence Cyber Commands Act’ as well as a similar bill that aims to impose cyber protection under the guise of combatting ‘terrorist groups and criminals’, reports Tamil Guardian. In detailing the proposals, Sri Lanka's Department of Government Information maintained that "terrorist groups and criminals have tended to use the cyberspace and electronic communication for terrorist activities, organized crimes and anti-social activities". It further maintained the need to regulate cyberspace as a matter of "national security" and for this to establish "established at the institutional level at present by the three - armed forces, Police and other agencies".
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October - 12 
On October 12, Special envoy of the Qatari Foreign Minister, Mutlaq Al-Qahtani, said that Qatar believes that recognizing the Taliban Government in Afghanistan is not a priority now, reports Tolo News. “We think this (recognition) is not a priority.
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On October 12, Special envoy of the Qatari Foreign Minister, Mutlaq Al-Qahtani, said that Qatar believes that recognizing the Taliban Government in Afghanistan is not a priority now, reports Tolo News. “We think this (recognition) is not a priority. What’s more a priority as we speak now is the humanitarian, is the education, is free passage of passengers,” Qahtani said in Doha. Mutlaq Al-Qahtani, special envoy of the Qatari Foreign Minister, urged other countries to engage more deeply with the Taliban as Afghanistan’s de facto authority, while urging the Islamic Emirate to act as a “responsible” administration and respect the right of women to work and girls to attend school.
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October - 12 
Taliban forces killed four suspected Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in two separate incidents in Jalalabad City, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Pajhwok on October 13.
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Taliban forces killed four suspected Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in two separate incidents in Jalalabad City, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Pajhwok on October 13.
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October - 12 
On October 12, unidentified gunmen killed a civil society activist, Abdul Rahman, in PD-4 of Jalalabad, provincial capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times.
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On October 12, unidentified gunmen killed a civil society activist, Abdul Rahman, in PD-4 of Jalalabad, provincial capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times.
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October - 12 
The Ministerial cabinet of the Islamic Emirate vowed to bring reforms to its military forces and to eliminate members who misuse their authority and abuse the people, reports Tolo News. A statement issued by the ministerial cabinet did not provide f
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The Ministerial cabinet of the Islamic Emirate vowed to bring reforms to its military forces and to eliminate members who misuse their authority and abuse the people, reports Tolo News. A statement issued by the ministerial cabinet did not provide further details regarding the new cabinet decision. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, Sayed Khosti said, “The Islamic Emirate established an independent commission to monitor in its forces,”. “The commission is comprised of (officials) from the Ministry of Defense, Interior Ministry and the intelligence agency. The duty of the commission is to recognize and fire those force members who have a bad record.”
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October - 13 
Bhadradri Kothagudem District Police are reaching out to women and youth in tribal areas and engaging them in various activities to wean them away from Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India on October 14. Apart from
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Bhadradri Kothagudem District Police are reaching out to women and youth in tribal areas and engaging them in various activities to wean them away from Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India on October 14. Apart from training women in tailoring, the Police are distributing sports kits to youth. Water filters and television sets are also being distributed in the last few months. “We are doing this to instil confidence among the tribals and drive away mistrust towards police. We started this outreach programmes to improve connectivity and engage the tribals in activities so that they can look for help from us,” Bhadradri Kothagudem District Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt said. Police were focusing especially on the youth by providing them cricket kits, volleyball kits and other sports kits. “This endeavour is bringing change in the mindset of tribals and directly contact us,” a Police official said. To stop Maoists from taking advantage of any unresolved issues, Police are also involving other departments to help solve local problems like laying internal roads and attending to health needs. A tribal family recently called Police for help when a woman developed labour pains. Police shifted the woman to the local Primary Health Care (PHC) in time. “Several militia members are disgruntled with Maoist ideology and their activities. They are coming out and surrendering before police. The outreach programmes have also helped us gain their confidence,” a senior Police official said.
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October - 13 
On October 13, a army personnel was arrested from Kodwa Khurd village in the Naraingarh area in Ambala District of Haryana for allegedly passing secret information to Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan, reports NDTV. The army personnel ide
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On October 13, a army personnel was arrested from Kodwa Khurd village in the Naraingarh area in Ambala District of Haryana for allegedly passing secret information to Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan, reports NDTV. The army personnel identified as Rohit Kumar is employed as Havaldar in an engineering regiment of the Army in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh and were involved in espionage activities since 2018. During interrogation, it was revealed that he was sharing secret information and photographs to Pakistani intelligence agency following his contact with a Pakistani agent. Two mobile phones, which were used for sharing information, were seized from him.
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On October 13, a Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) was arrested from Saikul Bazzar in Kangpokpi District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On October 13, a Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) was arrested from Saikul Bazzar in Kangpokpi District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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October - 13 
The Central Government has sanctioned construction of as many as 233 roads across Jharkhand worth INR 13.96 billion in order to improve connectivity in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] hit areas of the State, reports The Pioneer on October 14. Un
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The Central Government has sanctioned construction of as many as 233 roads across Jharkhand worth INR 13.96 billion in order to improve connectivity in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] hit areas of the State, reports The Pioneer on October 14. Under the scheme a total of 1753.77 kilometres road will be constructed other than 71 bridges. The rural development is likely to execute the plan by floating tenders. The road infrastructure will be developed in the ‘aspirational districts’ of Jharkhand. The Union Ministry of Rural Development (UMRD) took this decision in the light of a proposal made by the Jharkhand Government, and the proposal was approved at a meeting of the empowered committee chaired by Union Rural Development (URD) Secretary NN Sinha in Delhi on October 12. These roads will be constructed under the Prime Minister’s Village Road Scheme. According Jharkhand rural development department 979.350 kilometres of rural roads will be constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase-3 which will cost INR 6.3065 billion. Similarly, 774.42 kilometres of roads will be constructed in the Naxal hit areas under the Prime Minister’s Village Road Scheme to improve connectivity. The Narendra Modi Government has given approval for construction of roads through Road Connectivity Projects in LWE affected Areas (RCPLWE) scheme. Under this, 125 roads and 71 bridges will be constructed worth INR 7.6542 billion.
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October - 13 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on October 13 warned people not to vote for the National People’s Party (NPP) in the upcoming bye-elections in reprisal against the killing of its former leader, Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, reports Th
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on October 13 warned people not to vote for the National People’s Party (NPP) in the upcoming bye-elections in reprisal against the killing of its former leader, Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, reports The Shillong Times. HNLC ‘general secretary cum publicity secretary’, Sainkupar Nongtraw said that the NPP offices throughout Khasi and Jaintia Hills region should be closed down. “We are giving a one-week deadline to close down their offices,” Nongtraw warned. The by polls are scheduled for October 30.
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October - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 13 arrested five terror operatives in Jammu and Kashmir terrorism conspiracy case during fresh raids at two places in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. Those arrested were identified as Md Haneef Ch
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 13 arrested five terror operatives in Jammu and Kashmir terrorism conspiracy case during fresh raids at two places in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. Those arrested were identified as Md Haneef Chiralu, Hafeez, Owais Dar, Mateen Bhat, and Arif Farooq Bhat. The case pertains to the hatching of conspiracy for undertaking violent terrorist acts in J-K and other major cities, by cadres of proscribed terrorist organisations that include Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al Badr and their affiliates such as TRF and People Against Fascist Forces (PAFF).
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October - 13 
Top Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK (58), who led the Maoists in peace talks with then Andhra Pradesh Government in 2004, died of chronic illness in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh,
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Top Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK (58), who led the Maoists in peace talks with then Andhra Pradesh Government in 2004, died of chronic illness in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, sources said on October 13, reports The Hindu. RK was a member of the ‘Central Committee’ (CC) of the CPI-Maoist and in charge of the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the banned outfit. A key ideologue of the party, RK, had several cases pending against him in different States and was carrying a reward of INR 9.7 million. Chhattisgarh Police confirmed the death of the top Maoist leader following wireless intercepts by the intelligence agencies. However, the CPI-Maoist is yet to release a statement confirming the report. Hailing from Tumrukota village in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, he had led then Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist, (CPI-ML) People's War in the peace talks with the Congress Government headed by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy in undivided Andhra Pradesh.
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October - 13 
Top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘commander’ Sham Sofi was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Tilwani Mohalla Waggad in the Tral area of Awantipora in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on
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Top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘commander’ Sham Sofi was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Tilwani Mohalla Waggad in the Tral area of Awantipora in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific inputs about the presence of militants in Tilwani Mohalla Waggad, SFs launched a cordon and search operation. An encounter broke out after the militants opened fire at the SF personnel, who retaliated. In the exchange of fire, a militant was killed. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar said the slain militant was identified as Sham Sofi who was a top JeM ‘commander’.
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October - 13 
A Traffic Police Assistant Sub-Inspector, Nauman Khan, was killed when unidentified assailants targeted him in Chamkani area on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the afternoon of October 13, reports Dawn. A P
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A Traffic Police Assistant Sub-Inspector, Nauman Khan, was killed when unidentified assailants targeted him in Chamkani area on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the afternoon of October 13, reports Dawn. A Police said that Nauman Khan was going to join duty when he was targeted by two unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle in Sikandarabad locality. Nauman Khan belonged to Urmur area of Peshawar.
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 13 killed three militants of an unspecified banned outfit during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Pakpattan District of Punjab, reports Daily Times. According to the spokesperson, the CTD pers
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 13 killed three militants of an unspecified banned outfit during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Pakpattan District of Punjab, reports Daily Times. According to the spokesperson, the CTD personnel conducted an IBO in Pakpattan. During the operation, militants hiding in the area opened fire. The operation was carried out on the identification of three arrested terrorists named Manzoor and his two other accomplices. CTD also returned the fire. As a result, three militants were killed. Whereas, four to five militants managed to escape from the scene, the CTD spokesperson added. CTD officials also recovered explosive material and arms from the hideout of the militants.
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October - 13 
Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Agni Sapkota on October 13 urged the main opposition party, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), to come to the negotiation table to resolve the deadlock seen in Parliament, repor
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Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Agni Sapkota on October 13 urged the main opposition party, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), to come to the negotiation table to resolve the deadlock seen in Parliament, reports Republica. Arguing that there is no alternative to negotiation to ensure smooth functioning of the Parliament, Speaker Sapkota maintained that all parties represented in the Parliament have equal responsibility to enhance dignity of the Parliament. While arguing that he had tried his best to remain neutral in the functioning of the Parliament, Sapkota said that the CPN-UML needs to come to the negotiation table by reviewing its decision to obstruct Parliament businesses.
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October - 13 
Four persons killed in Police firing in Comilla District, reports New Age. Three people were killed in Police firing on October 13 and one of the injured was declared dead at Comilla Medical College Hospital on October 14. The deceased are Babul (28
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Four persons killed in Police firing in Comilla District, reports New Age. Three people were killed in Police firing on October 13 and one of the injured was declared dead at Comilla Medical College Hospital on October 14. The deceased are Babul (28), Al Amin (18), Yasin Hossain Hridoy (14), and Shamim (18). The tension began in Comilla on October 13 as the Police tried to obstruct an unruly mob from demolishing the Nanoya Dighi puja mandap where Hindu women in the morning found the Quran on the thigh of an idol and informed the Police about the matter. The police recovered the Quran and launched an investigation into how it was placed there and by whom. As photos of the Quran on the thigh of the idol alongside photos of injured protestors went viral on social media, people, mostly in remote places, started targeting Durga Puja mandaps on October 13, triggering clashes with the police.
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October - 13 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan on October 13 said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should focus his attention immediately on compiling a new Constitution, reports Daily News. He said “The President appointed a special committee t
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan on October 13 said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should focus his attention immediately on compiling a new Constitution, reports Daily News. He said “The President appointed a special committee to look into preparing a new constitution. Even though several months have passed since then there is no mention of the activities of the committee. We submitted many facts to this committee. Other Tamil parties too did the same thing. We do not know what happened regarding those facts that were presented. Up to now we have not been informed about anything. The reason for all these delays is the objection and the indolence of granting something to the Tamil people through the Constitution. However, the Tamil people in this country have to have rights. Many things were destroyed due to the 30-year war. A solution should be granted for the Tamil people at least now. Therefore, the country requires a new empowered Constitution which will provide solutions to the Tamil people’s problems.”
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October - 13 
The Government on October 13 reiterated that it will not agree with the special ad-hoc mechanism being established under the Office of United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner to monitor Sri Lanka and gather evidence against the country for use
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The Government on October 13 reiterated that it will not agree with the special ad-hoc mechanism being established under the Office of United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner to monitor Sri Lanka and gather evidence against the country for use in an international tribunal, reports Daily News. Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris briefing ambassadors and High Commissioners based in Colombo said “Sri Lanka rejects the establishment of an external mechanism when domestic processes were ongoing. They must be given the space to continue their work without hindrance and impediment. That is one of the cornerstones of the UN system. It is reflected in UN seminal documents. Those rudimentary principles must not be departed from with regard to Sri Lanka.”
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October - 13 
On October 13, an Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Ranger vehicle was targeted in a roadside explosion killing IEA’s Shigal district police chief and injuring 11 others in Asadabad, the provincial capital of Kunar, reports Ariana News.
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On October 13, an Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Ranger vehicle was targeted in a roadside explosion killing IEA’s Shigal district police chief and injuring 11 others in Asadabad, the provincial capital of Kunar, reports Ariana News.
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October - 13 
On October 13, Russian Vladimir Putin in a virtual meeting with heads of intelligence from countries in the Russian-dominated Commonwealth of Independence States (CIS) warned against the threat of extremism from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. "A num
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On October 13, Russian Vladimir Putin in a virtual meeting with heads of intelligence from countries in the Russian-dominated Commonwealth of Independence States (CIS) warned against the threat of extremism from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. "A number of international terrorist groups affiliated with ISIS continue to operate in the country," Putin said, “Militants with combat experience from Iraq and Syria are actively assembling there.”
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October - 13 
Unidentified persons shot dead two persons, a former senator, Ahmad Khan along with another person, in Ghor Province, reports Afghanistan Times on October 14.
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Unidentified persons shot dead two persons, a former senator, Ahmad Khan along with another person, in Ghor Province, reports Afghanistan Times on October 14.
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October - 13 
United States (US) President Joe Biden has said that the former civil servants who worked for the Taliban during 1996-2001 will be exempt from the terror-related bans and will be allowed to travel to the United States, reports The Khaama Press News A
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United States (US) President Joe Biden has said that the former civil servants who worked for the Taliban during 1996-2001 will be exempt from the terror-related bans and will be allowed to travel to the United States, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on October 14.
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October - 14 
War like stores to include one hand grenade with detonator, IED weighing three kgs, assorted ammunition and a wireless set were recovered on October 14 from Khuman village in Senapati District.
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War like stores to include one hand grenade with detonator, IED weighing three kgs, assorted ammunition and a wireless set were recovered on October 14 from Khuman village in Senapati District.
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October - 14 
On October 14, another IED was detected near the 33 AR post in Hengbung in Kangpokpi District. The IED fitted in a tiffin case along with a hand grenade was recovered and later on detonated safely.
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On October 14, another IED was detected near the 33 AR post in Hengbung in Kangpokpi District. The IED fitted in a tiffin case along with a hand grenade was recovered and later on detonated safely.
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October - 14 
On October 14, Assam Rifles (AR) foiled an attempt by militants to stage an attack by detecting and destroying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel District in Manipur, reports E Pao. Following an observation o
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On October 14, Assam Rifles (AR) foiled an attempt by militants to stage an attack by detecting and destroying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel District in Manipur, reports E Pao. Following an observation of some suspicious wires protruding out of ground at a road junction, immediate search operation were carried out that led to the detection of an IED.
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October - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Manipur on October 14 has remanded the two accused of Athuan Abonmai abduction and murder case to judicial custody till October 28, reports E Pao. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported t
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Manipur on October 14 has remanded the two accused of Athuan Abonmai abduction and murder case to judicial custody till October 28, reports E Pao. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that Ponthan-lung Panmei alias Paul and Lanchapou Bosco Gonmei were arrested on September 27 for the killing of Athuan Abonmai. NIA had taken over the case following the sensitive nature of the case.
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October - 14 
Two more Army soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were killed and another soldier was injured in an encounter in dense Bhatta Durrian forests in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 14,
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Two more Army soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were killed and another soldier was injured in an encounter in dense Bhatta Durrian forests in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on October 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) believe that the militants involved in the latest encounter were the same who were involved the gun battle at Chamrer forests of Surankote, Poonch, on October 11 in which five SF personnel were killed.
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October - 14 
Security Forces shot dead a wanted militant, identified as Arif Ullah alias Dadullah, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District on October 14, reports Geo TV.
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Security Forces shot dead a wanted militant, identified as Arif Ullah alias Dadullah, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District on October 14, reports Geo TV.
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October - 14 
Law enforcers in Khulna District recovered 18 crude bombs from the gate of a Hindu temple in the Khulna city on October 14, reports Dhaka Tribune. The live bombs, wrapped in black tape, were found at around 5:30pm and safely recovered by a Bomb Dispo
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Law enforcers in Khulna District recovered 18 crude bombs from the gate of a Hindu temple in the Khulna city on October 14, reports Dhaka Tribune. The live bombs, wrapped in black tape, were found at around 5:30pm and safely recovered by a Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) at around 7pm, according to Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director Lieutenant Colonel Mostak Ahmed. The incident took place at the main gate of Rupsa Maha Shashan, which also houses a Kali temple, on the penultimate day of the Durga Puja – the biggest religious festival of the Hindus.
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October - 14 
The authorities on October 14 deployed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) troopers in 22 Districts following Comilla incident sparked by rumours and outrage on social media, The situation remained grim in Chandpur, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Sylhet, Chittago
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The authorities on October 14 deployed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) troopers in 22 Districts following Comilla incident sparked by rumours and outrage on social media, The situation remained grim in Chandpur, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Sylhet, Chittagong and Gazipur after attacks and clashes, prompting the authorities to deploy BGB troopers and large contingents of police and RAB in different parts of the country to bring the situation under control. BGB personnel had been deployed at the request of the Deputy Commissioners concerned and on instructions from the Home Ministry, said Lieutenant Colonel Faizur Rahman, BGB Director of Operations.
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October - 15 
On October 15, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Y Khunou village of Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports Pratidin Time.
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On October 15, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Y Khunou village of Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports Pratidin Time.
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October - 15 
Sundarraj Pattilingam, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range on October 15 said that loss of senior ‘central committee’ (CC) members of Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) would certainty deplete the strength of the Naxal [Left Win
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Sundarraj Pattilingam, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range on October 15 said that loss of senior ‘central committee’ (CC) members of Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) would certainty deplete the strength of the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] movement in the region, reports latestly.com. Sundarraj said, "The loss of senior Central Committee members like Ramanana, Haribhushan, in the recent months is a big jolt for the CPI Maoist organisation. It would certainty deplete the strength of the Naxal movement. It is worth mentioning that in the last couple of years, two other central committee members namely Ramanana and Haribhushan also have died due to illness in the forest region of south Bastar." His statement came after senior CPI-Maoist leader Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK passed away due to prolonged illness in Bijapur District on October 14.
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October - 15 
The Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire in yet another gun battle in Tulasi forest range in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 15, reports Odisha TV. Senior Police officials said,
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The Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire in yet another gun battle in Tulasi forest range in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 15, reports Odisha TV. Senior Police officials said, this is the second instance of fierce gun battle between the Maoists and SFs reported from the area in the past one week. As per reports, a team of Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel and District Voluntary Force (DVF), had launched a combing operation after getting inputs regarding the presence and movement of the Maoists in the region. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire on them. The SFs retaliated by firing back. It is suspected that the Maoists again regrouped near the spot where three of their cadres were recently gun downed by the SFs. Around 30 to 40 Maoists were present in the camp, sources said. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that three Maoists cadres, including two women cadres, had been killed in an encounter in Tulasi forest range in Malkangiri District on October 12.
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October - 15 
Two militants of The Resistance Front (TRF), involved in the killing of a civilian and Probationary Sub-Inspector (SI) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), were killed in two separate encounters in Pulwama and Srinagar Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J
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Two militants of The Resistance Front (TRF), involved in the killing of a civilian and Probationary Sub-Inspector (SI) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), were killed in two separate encounters in Pulwama and Srinagar Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior on October 16. On a specific input, Police, Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Wahibugh village area in Pulwama District on October 15. “During the search operation, when the suspected house where the militant was hiding, was zeroed-in, repeated offers of surrender were made. But the militant fired indiscriminately at the forces triggering a gun-battle. In the ensuing encounter, one militant identified as Shahid Bashir Sheikh, resident of Habba Kadal, Srinagar was killed and his body retrieved from the site of encounter. We have recovered an AK-47 rifle from the slain militant,” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar, said. Sheikh had joined TRF recently and was linked with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Shahid was also involved in the killing of civilian and Power Development Department (PDD) employee Muhammad Shafi Dar of Batamaloo in Srinagar. The other gun battle took place in Batamaloo area of Srinagar, based on a specific input by Police about the presence of a militant at Hamdaniya Colony Bemina area of Srinagar. “During the search operation, the hiding militant was asked to surrender but he fired at the forces triggering an encounter. In the ensuing encounter, one militant identified as Tanzeel Ahmed, a resident of Haba Kadal, Srinagar was killed”, the IGP said, adding that the slain Tanzeel was involved in the killing of Probationary SI Arshid Ashraf at Khanyar in Srinagar on September 12. IGP Kumar said that Shahid and Tanzeel were also “collaborators in recent killings of a chemist and two teachers in the city.”
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October - 15 
Five Policemen have been injured, when a procession taken out from the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque after the Friday prayers attacked law enforcers in Dhaka city on October 15, reports Dhaka Tribune. Soon after the procession, taken out protesting
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Five Policemen have been injured, when a procession taken out from the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque after the Friday prayers attacked law enforcers in Dhaka city on October 15, reports Dhaka Tribune. Soon after the procession, taken out protesting the alleged dishonour of Islam in Comilla, reached at the Kakrail intersection, the protester started to hurl brickbats as the Police obstructed them. Witnesses said a large number of devotees came out from the national mosque after the Jum’a prayers chanting slogans against desecration of the Holy Quran. The procession marched through the Paltan crossing and Bijoynagar intersection, and the proceeded towards Kakrail Nightingale crossing. As Police tried to intercept the procession at the Nightingale crossing, they threw brickbats at the law enforcers.
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October - 15 
One more person killed on October 15 as attackers from a procession of several thousand people stormed into the Bijoya Durga Temple on College Road in Noakhali District, reports The Daily Star. At one stage, the mob beat and stabbed Jatan Kumar Saha
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One more person killed on October 15 as attackers from a procession of several thousand people stormed into the Bijoya Durga Temple on College Road in Noakhali District, reports The Daily Star. At one stage, the mob beat and stabbed Jatan Kumar Saha (38), a member of the executive committee of the temple managing committee. He died in Noakhali Sadar Hospital later. With Jatan, five people have been killed as violence erupted in several places following reports that the Holy Quran was demeaned in Comilla District.
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October - 15 
Government has ruled out talks with banned Tamil diaspora groups but will instead look at engaging with others, reports Daily Mirror on October 16. Foreign Minister, Professor G. L. Peiris, insisted that there will not be any direct talks with banne
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Government has ruled out talks with banned Tamil diaspora groups but will instead look at engaging with others, reports Daily Mirror on October 16. Foreign Minister, Professor G. L. Peiris, insisted that there will not be any direct talks with banned diaspora groups like the Global Tamil Forum. The Global Tamil Forum (GTF), British Tamil Forum (BTF), Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC), Australian Tamil Congress (ATC), National Council of Canadian Tamil, Tamil Youth Organisation and the World Tamil Coordinating Committee are among those proscribed by the Ministry of Defence. “We can’t speak to organisations that have been banned by the Sri Lankan Government. That is not possible because that would be a violation of our law. But there are other shades of opinion. So, it’s useful to engage with them,” he said.
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October - 15 
At least 47 persons, believed to be Shia devotees, were killed in a suicide bombing attack at Imam Bargah Fatimeyah mosque in Police District one (PD1) of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports Associated Press. The Taliban’s chief for Kandahar’
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At least 47 persons, believed to be Shia devotees, were killed in a suicide bombing attack at Imam Bargah Fatimeyah mosque in Police District one (PD1) of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports Associated Press. The Taliban’s chief for Kandahar’s department of Culture and Information, Hafiz Sayeed, said that 47 people had been killed and at least 70 wounded in the attack.
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October - 15 
Officials from the Cultural Commission of the Ministry of Information and Culture said reports about Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State) presence in north of Afghanistan are not true, reports Tolo News on October 16. “Concerns expressed in this
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Officials from the Cultural Commission of the Ministry of Information and Culture said reports about Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State) presence in north of Afghanistan are not true, reports Tolo News on October 16. “Concerns expressed in this regard are, to some extent, baseless. Daesh has no support from the people in any part of Afghanistan,” Anaamullah Samangani, a member of the commission said.
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October - 15 
Turkish Foreign Ministry Mevlut Cavusoglu, at the meeting with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan delegation, said that the formation of inclusive government and the rights of Afghan women and girls were discussed, reports Tolo News. The Turkish for
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Turkish Foreign Ministry Mevlut Cavusoglu, at the meeting with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan delegation, said that the formation of inclusive government and the rights of Afghan women and girls were discussed, reports Tolo News. The Turkish foreign minister said that his country was ready to support the “Taliban” in averting a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, but it would not recognize their government. “We told them again that they need to be inclusive for the unity of the country, once again we ask them about education of girls and children and the adherence of women in the workforce,” said Cavusoglu. that was led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
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October - 16 
Security Forces killed two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including commander Umar Khanday, at Drangbal area of Pampore in Pulwama district on October 16, reports Greater Kashmir.
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Security Forces killed two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including commander Umar Khanday, at Drangbal area of Pampore in Pulwama district on October 16, reports Greater Kashmir.
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October - 16 
A Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’, identified as Kishore Singh, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head, was arrested from Aantikheta forest area near Kumdih village in Latehar District of Jharkhand on October
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A Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’, identified as Kishore Singh, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head, was arrested from Aantikheta forest area near Kumdih village in Latehar District of Jharkhand on October 16, reports republicworld.com. Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjani Anjan said, the arrested Maoist Kishore Singh was keeping a tab on the movement of security personnel with an intention to harm them ahead of forthcoming Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) elections. Police said Naxal [Left Wing Extremists, LWE] outfits have become active in view of forthcoming Panchayat poll in the State. Over 13 cases have been registered against Singh in different Police Station of Latehar District including the abduction of Garu Block Development Officer (BDO) and extortion cases.
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October - 16 
An ‘area committee member’ (ACM) of the outlawed Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Korra Kumari alias Swetha (28), surrendered before the Police with one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh o
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An ‘area committee member’ (ACM) of the outlawed Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Korra Kumari alias Swetha (28), surrendered before the Police with one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on October 16, reports The Pioneer. Involved in more than 46 grave crimes, including six murders, Swetha carried a reward of INR 400,000 on her head. She joined the people's militia in 2009, inspired by her uncle and senior Maoist leader Gemmeli Narayana Rao alias Jambri, who had been killed in an exchange of fire in 2017. She became a Dalam (armed squad) member in 2010 and elevated as ACM in 2015 in the Pedabayalu Dalam of the Maoist, Superintendent of Police (SP), B Krishna Rao said, “She was involved in several exchange of fire incidents and landmine blasts. She was also involved in many murders.” The SP claimed that Swetha gave up because of the growing dominance of non-tribal leaders in Maoist and death of some her colleagues in encounters in recent times. Swetha said she wanted to lead a peaceful life.
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October - 16 
Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar said on October 16 said that at least 13 terrorists have been killed in as many as nine encounters between Security Forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir after a spate of targeted civilia
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Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar said on October 16 said that at least 13 terrorists have been killed in as many as nine encounters between Security Forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir after a spate of targeted civilian killings in the UT is being witnessed, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 16 
On October 16, a senior United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) leader, Jugen Mili, also known as Himalay Asom, surrendered before Assam Police, reports The Sentinel. Himalay Asom, who had joined the United Liberation Front of Asom in
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On October 16, a senior United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) leader, Jugen Mili, also known as Himalay Asom, surrendered before Assam Police, reports The Sentinel. Himalay Asom, who had joined the United Liberation Front of Asom in 1996, is the third senior ULFA-I leader after Drishti Rajkhowa and Jibon Moran to have laid down arms in the past one year.
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October - 16 
On October 16, the dead bodies of two Indian Army troopers, Subedar Ajay Singh and Naik Harendra Singh, was recovered during search operations being conducted by the Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police in Nar Khas Forest in Mendhar of Poo
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On October 16, the dead bodies of two Indian Army troopers, Subedar Ajay Singh and Naik Harendra Singh, was recovered during search operations being conducted by the Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police in Nar Khas Forest in Mendhar of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. On October 14, after a fierce firefight with terrorists, in which two Army troopers were killed, the communication links with Subedar Ajay Singh and Naik Harendra Singh were disrupted. The search operations are ongoing.
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October - 16 
On October 16, unidentified militants opened fire killing a non-local worker Arvind Kumar Shah originally hailing from Banka District of Bihar, in Eidgah area of Srinagar city in Srinagar District, reports Greater Kashmir.
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On October 16, unidentified militants opened fire killing a non-local worker Arvind Kumar Shah originally hailing from Banka District of Bihar, in Eidgah area of Srinagar city in Srinagar District, reports Greater Kashmir.
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October - 16 
The 17th edition of the India-U.S. bilateral exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2021, got under way at the Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, U.S., with the two sides set to hone their skills in counter-terror operations in mountainous terrain and cold clim
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The 17th edition of the India-U.S. bilateral exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2021, got under way at the Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, U.S., with the two sides set to hone their skills in counter-terror operations in mountainous terrain and cold climate conditions, The Hindu reports on October 17. Interestingly, this is the only India-U.S. service exercise continuing in bilateral format. The India-U.S. Malabar naval exercise became trilateral with the addition of Japan in 2015 and further brought in all the Quad partners together with the inclusion of Australia in 2020. Similarly, Japan joined the India-U.S. bilateral air exercise, Cope India, as an Observer in 2018 and the plan is to make it trilateral in phases. India and the U.S. also hold a tri-service exercise. “The exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and inter-operability. It will focus on combined arms manoeuvres in cold climatic conditions and is primarily aimed at sharing tactical level drills and learning best practices from each other,” the Indian Army said. The exercise scheduled from October 15 to 29 will culminate after a 48-hour validation phase.
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October - 16 
Unidentified militants opened fire killing a non-local worker, Sagir Ahmad of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, in Pulwama District on October 16, reports Greater Kashmir.
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Unidentified militants opened fire killing a non-local worker, Sagir Ahmad of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, in Pulwama District on October 16, reports Greater Kashmir.
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October - 16 
One civilian, identified as Habibullah s/o Lal Muhammad, was “forcibly disappeared” by Security Forces (SFs) in Kharan District of Balochistan on October 16, reports The Balochistan Post. Habibullah, a resident of Kalat who worked as a farmer in Khar
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One civilian, identified as Habibullah s/o Lal Muhammad, was “forcibly disappeared” by Security Forces (SFs) in Kharan District of Balochistan on October 16, reports The Balochistan Post. Habibullah, a resident of Kalat who worked as a farmer in Kharan, was reportedly on his way to the civil hospital in Kharan when the SFs “abducted” him along the way. His condition and whereabouts remain unknown.
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October - 16 
One civilian, identified as Majid s/o Qadir, was “forcibly disappeared” by SFs in Kech District on October 16, reports The Balochistan Post. Majid worked as a labourer in a foreign country for some time; then returned home and started a new life as a
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One civilian, identified as Majid s/o Qadir, was “forcibly disappeared” by SFs in Kech District on October 16, reports The Balochistan Post. Majid worked as a labourer in a foreign country for some time; then returned home and started a new life as a woodcutter.
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October - 16 
One Haqqani Network militant was shot dead by unidentified attackers travelling in a car in Karez Kot area near Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan District, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 16, reports Dawn. Witnesses said unidentified armed
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One Haqqani Network militant was shot dead by unidentified attackers travelling in a car in Karez Kot area near Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan District, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 16, reports Dawn. Witnesses said unidentified armed men were apparently chasing the militant, Noor Zaman (33), who was going from Azam Warsak to Wana town on a motorcycle. The attackers opened fire on the moving motorcycle in Karez Kot area and escaped. Sources said the deceased had returned to South Waziristan from Afghanistan a few days ago. He was in Kabul during the Taliban takeover. The sources said Noor Zaman’s family had affiliation with the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). Locals said the deceased was the first cousin of PTI’s general secretary, South Waziristan chapter Wali Mohammad and PTI youth wing Wana subdivision president Mohammad Sahal Wazir.
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October - 16 
The body of a Hindu man was found at a pond next to a temple in Noakhali District on October 16, reports Dhaka Tribune. The body of Pranto Das (20) was recovered from a pond next to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple
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The body of a Hindu man was found at a pond next to a temple in Noakhali District on October 16, reports Dhaka Tribune. The body of Pranto Das (20) was recovered from a pond next to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple at Begumganj Upazila’s Chaumuhani. With this the death toll rises to six during the attacks on the temples. The body bore marks of injuries, but the cause of death can be only confirmed after an autopsy, said Additional Superintendent of Police Mohamad Shah Imran.
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October - 16 
65 Shia worshipers died in the complex suicide attack on Imam Bargah Fatimeyah mosque in Police District one (PD1) of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports Wall Street Journal on October 17. The death toll was confirmed by a person who attende
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65 Shia worshipers died in the complex suicide attack on Imam Bargah Fatimeyah mosque in Police District one (PD1) of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports Wall Street Journal on October 17. The death toll was confirmed by a person who attended the burial ceremony. The Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing on a Shiite Mosque adds Associated Press. Amaq News Agency in a statement gave the names of the attackers as Anas al-Khurasani and Abu Ali al-Baluchi, both Afghan nationals. SATP had earlier reported the death of 47 Shia worshipers in the incident.
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October - 16 
Islamic State (IS) issued a statement in its Al-Naba weekly that Shi’ite Muslims are perilous and they will be targeted by them everywhere, reports Khamma News on October 17. IS especially threatened Shi’ite Muslims living in Afghanistan and added th
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Islamic State (IS) issued a statement in its Al-Naba weekly that Shi’ite Muslims are perilous and they will be targeted by them everywhere, reports Khamma News on October 17. IS especially threatened Shi’ite Muslims living in Afghanistan and added that they cooperate and support Iran and other countries against the IS-Khorasan Province (IS-KP).
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October - 16 
On October 16, seven National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters, including two commanders, were killed in clashes between NRF and the Taliban in Baghlan Province, reports TASS. The news was sourced from Afghan Islamic Press, and adds that the Taliban t
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On October 16, seven National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters, including two commanders, were killed in clashes between NRF and the Taliban in Baghlan Province, reports TASS. The news was sourced from Afghan Islamic Press, and adds that the Taliban too suffered casualties as well, but they were not specified.
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October - 17 
An Afghan national was arrested for allegedly traveling with fake documents from Biswanath District in Assam, reports Northeast Now on October 18. The Afghan national who had allegedly entered into India three years back and was involved in garment
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An Afghan national was arrested for allegedly traveling with fake documents from Biswanath District in Assam, reports Northeast Now on October 18. The Afghan national who had allegedly entered into India three years back and was involved in garment business across the country including Assam, was carrying fake passport and the visa documents at the time of arrest.
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October - 17 
After a three-day long operation, a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) on October 17 recovered a huge cache of explosives and other Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) articles from Tulasi Forest Range in Malkangiri District of Odisha, repo
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After a three-day long operation, a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) on October 17 recovered a huge cache of explosives and other Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) articles from Tulasi Forest Range in Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Odisha TV. The combing operation was launched by a joint team comprising Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Volunteer Force (DVF) Malkangiri after receipt of credible inputs regarding presence of the Maoists on October 14, 2021. However, an exchange of fire broke out between the SFs and Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) on October 15. Taking advantage of the hilly terrain, the Maoists managed to escape. “After a thorough search, several explosives and other Maoist articles including detonators, battery, Maoist kit bags and uniforms have been seized from the spot,” the Malkangiri Police said in a press release. One Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle with three magazines, One INSAS [Indian Small Arms System] assault rifle with a magazine, one separate AK-47 magazine, 59 rounds of SLR ammunitions, 21 INSAS ammunitions, Maoist kit bag, walky-talkies, electronic equipment, detonators, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), remote controllers for IEDs, some medicines and Maoist literature were seized from the spot.
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October - 17 
Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘spokesperson’ Manas claimed that the bandh was widely successful and people from different walks of life supported it, reports The New India Express on October 18. The Maoist ‘spokesperson’ said small and
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Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘spokesperson’ Manas claimed that the bandh was widely successful and people from different walks of life supported it, reports The New India Express on October 18. The Maoist ‘spokesperson’ said small and medium traders, vehicle owners and intellectuals played a praiseworthy role in ensuring the bandh’s success. He added that the anger aroused out of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident could not end with a single bandh.
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October - 17 
India has a key role as an important regional actor in ensuring a stable and secure environment in Afghanistan though responding to the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country will require interacting with the Taliban, Italian Ambassador Vincenzo
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India has a key role as an important regional actor in ensuring a stable and secure environment in Afghanistan though responding to the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country will require interacting with the Taliban, Italian Ambassador Vincenzo de Luca has said, Hindustan Times reports on October 18. De Luca said that such interactions with the Taliban would not be tantamount to recognition of the setup in Kabul, and the Taliban have to act on the call by the G20 states to rescind their links with terror groups and tackle the presence of terrorists on Afghan soil.
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October - 17 
On October 17, a militant belonging to Nikki Sumi-led faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-NS) was killed in a firing incident between the NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U) and NSCN-K-NS near Khehoi Camp in Dimapur District of N
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On October 17, a militant belonging to Nikki Sumi-led faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-NS) was killed in a firing incident between the NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U) and NSCN-K-NS near Khehoi Camp in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports East Mojo. The militant identified as Atoka Kinimi, ‘additional secretary’ of NSCN-K-NS, along with other militants were heading to Khekhoi to rescue 10 abducted fellow militants from the NSCN-U camp when NSCN-U militants allegedly stopped their vehicle and started firing. During exchange of fire, Atoka was killed and another NSCN-K-NS militant was ‘arrested’ by NSCN-U militants. Despite both the militant outfits currently being in a ceasefire agreement with the government of India and tied to the Ceasefire Ground Rules, both the sides violated apparently.
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October - 17 
On October 17, Assam Police issued a high alert in the state over the intelligence input that Pakistan’s spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), is planning to carry out a big terror attack in Assam and other places in the country, reports The
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On October 17, Assam Police issued a high alert in the state over the intelligence input that Pakistan’s spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), is planning to carry out a big terror attack in Assam and other places in the country, reports The India Today. In a circular issued by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police (L&O) of Assam Police headquarter, RSS cadres, army areas, mass gatherings, and religious places are said to be likely targets of the ISI. Intelligence inputs received from General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Al-Qaeda's ‘AS SAHAB’, calling for Jihad in Assam and Kashmir, has compelled the Police to take necessary preventive and precautionary measures to prevent any terrorist activity.
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October - 17 
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police have started involving the Panchayats (village level local self-Government institutions) in border villages of Punjab to tackle issue of drones, reports The New Indian Express on October 18. In the la
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The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police have started involving the Panchayats (village level local self-Government institutions) in border villages of Punjab to tackle issue of drones, reports The New Indian Express on October 18. In the last two years, around 125 drones have been sighted in Punjab. Ten of those were shot down because they were from Pakistan to deliver weapons, explosives, ammunition and narcotics from across the border. Last month, there were a dozen drone sightings in which grenades and drugs were smuggled. Three drones from Pakistan, which tried to enter Indian territory on October 6, were fired at by BSF and retreated. In September, when sympathisers of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) were arrested, they confessed to smuggling weapons through drones from Pakistan. In August, a tiffin bomb packed with over two kilograms of RDX and five hand grenades were found from Daleke village in Amritsar. Punjab Police claimed that the consignment was dropped by a drone from the neighbouring country. A senior Police official said the State Police and BSF are holding meetings with Panchayats which fall within five kilometres of the Indo-Pak border and asking them to share information if they spot any flying object. Sources said radars cannot spot the drones as they fly at a height of 300 to 400 metres, mostly at night hours. These can carry five to seven kilograms of weight.
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October - 17 
The day-long bandh (general shutdown strike) called by Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in four States on October 17 to protest the killing of farmers at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh on October 3 evoked a mixed response in Jharkhand w
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The day-long bandh (general shutdown strike) called by Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in four States on October 17 to protest the killing of farmers at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh on October 3 evoked a mixed response in Jharkhand with the rural areas being the most affected parts, reports The New India Express. Inspector General of Police (IGP), operations, and Jharkhand Police spokesperson, Amol Homkar said the bandh was peaceful in the State. “Security had been enhanced at vital installations, including national highways, state highways and government projects. The police force carried out operations throughout the day,” the IGP said.
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October - 17 
Two non-local labourers were killed and another injured after being fired upon by militants in Wanpoh area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir in the evening of October 17, reports Daily Excelsior. As per the Crime Investigation Department (CID)
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Two non-local labourers were killed and another injured after being fired upon by militants in Wanpoh area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir in the evening of October 17, reports Daily Excelsior. As per the Crime Investigation Department (CID) sources, “Three non-Kashmiri labourers fired upon by terrorists in Wanpoh, Kulgam (in Jammu and Kashmir) identified as Raja Reshi Dev (dead), Joginder Reshi Dev (dead) and Chunchun Reshi Dev (injured). All are residents of Bihar.”
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October - 17 
One person was killed and two others injured when Baloch Liberation Army(BLA) cadres targeted a hideout of “govt-backed” group in Barshonki area of Kharan District in Balochistan in the night of October 17, reports The Balochistan Post. BLAclaimed re
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One person was killed and two others injured when Baloch Liberation Army(BLA) cadres targeted a hideout of “govt-backed” group in Barshonki area of Kharan District in Balochistan in the night of October 17, reports The Balochistan Post. BLAclaimed responsibility for the attack saying that the targeted group assisted the Security Forces during military operations.BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said “the BLA fighters had targeted the hideout of a Pakistan-backed death squad leader Hafiz Mumtaz in Barshonki”. “Mumtaz’s bodyguard and right-hand man Safiullah was killed in the attack and two others were wounded”, he added.Jeeyand Baloch said that the group was active in the Nushki and Kharan region and provided support to the SFs during their operations in the region, like showing them the mountainous paths used by Baloch Sarmachars [fighters]. “The groups were also involved in enforced disappearances, kill-and-dumps and various other crimes in the region”, he added.
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October - 17 
Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on October 17 discussed matters related to the implementation of the agreement struck by the previous KP Sharma Oli-led Government with Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of
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Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on October 17 discussed matters related to the implementation of the agreement struck by the previous KP Sharma Oli-led Government with Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) with Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Dilendra Prasad Badu, Attorney General Kham Bahadur Khati and Home Secretary Teknarayan Pandey, reports Khabarhub. The discussion focused on the release of jailed leaders and cadres of Chand-led party and the dismissal of all cases filed against them. Some of the leaders and cadres of the formerly banned party are behind bars. Though the Oli-led Government had agreed to release them and signed the agreement, its full implementation remained.
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October - 17 
On October 17, Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said that Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State) was not emboldened but there is rhetoric in favour of the group, reports Tolo News. “It fortunately doesn’t have the military capacity and it
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On October 17, Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said that Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State) was not emboldened but there is rhetoric in favour of the group, reports Tolo News. “It fortunately doesn’t have the military capacity and it doesn’t have a sanctuary in Afghanistan,” Amir Khan Muttaqi said. Amir Khan Muttaqi further added, “Of course, there is rhetoric in favor of the group to show the current government of Afghanistan as weak. The pressure is building on the current government from abroad, and the Daesh is taking advantage of this pressure.”
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October - 17 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) fighters recovered and defused a magnetic mine that had been placed on a passenger car in Ghezel Kotal village of Kalafgan District of Takhar Province on October 17, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) fighters recovered and defused a magnetic mine that had been placed on a passenger car in Ghezel Kotal village of Kalafgan District of Takhar Province on October 17, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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October - 18 
Exchange of fire between Security Forces and a group of terrorists hiding in Mendhar forests of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir began on October 18, reports Kashmir Observer. “As per inputs, 3-4 terrorists are engaged in the gunfight,” the sourc
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Exchange of fire between Security Forces and a group of terrorists hiding in Mendhar forests of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir began on October 18, reports Kashmir Observer. “As per inputs, 3-4 terrorists are engaged in the gunfight,” the sources said. Paratroopers were inducted on October 16 to take on the heavily-armed terrorists hiding in the forests. Official sources said the joint team of Army, police, para military troops along with elite commandos were already searching the Nar Khas forests of Mendhar. Helicopters are also being used to track down the militants.
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October - 18 
Jaiba Kaloi alias Litan Jamatia alias Chalai, senior ‘commander’ of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered on October 18 before the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura, reports Northeast Now. Kaloi had joined the outfit in 1998.
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Jaiba Kaloi alias Litan Jamatia alias Chalai, senior ‘commander’ of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered on October 18 before the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura, reports Northeast Now. Kaloi had joined the outfit in 1998.
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October - 18 
On October 18, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Andro area in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now. During search operation, one improvised AK Rifle with magazine, two nos. of 9 mm pistol, two nos. of wireless
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On October 18, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Andro area in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now. During search operation, one improvised AK Rifle with magazine, two nos. of 9 mm pistol, two nos. of wireless set, 15 nos. of AK rifle ammunitions, 21 nos. of 9 mm ammunitions, 18 nos. of detonators, and 15 nos. of empty cases of assorted ammunitions were recovered.
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October - 18 
The court of Special Judge P C Joshi remanded the accused, M Sudhakaran and Durga Vaishali – who suspectedly ran Vijayawada-registered M/S Aashi Trading Company that had imported a consignment of 'talc stones' (which turned out to be narcotic) - and
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The court of Special Judge P C Joshi remanded the accused, M Sudhakaran and Durga Vaishali – who suspectedly ran Vijayawada-registered M/S Aashi Trading Company that had imported a consignment of 'talc stones' (which turned out to be narcotic) - and Rajkumar P, to 10-day National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody. The three accused were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and the matter was being heard by a special NDPS court at Bhuj in Kutch District of Gujarat. The accused have now also been booked the under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
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October - 18 
Three alleged Over Ground Workers (OGWs) from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir were rearrested in the night of October 18 and subsequently shifted to Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu in an arms and ammunition recovery case pertaining to the year 2019
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Three alleged Over Ground Workers (OGWs) from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir were rearrested in the night of October 18 and subsequently shifted to Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu in an arms and ammunition recovery case pertaining to the year 2019, reports Greater Kashmir. The accused Waseem Manzoor Qazi (22), son of Manzoor Ahmad Qazi, Rayaz Khaliq Parray (24), Abdul Khaliq and Rameez Ahmed Malla (26), son of Abdul Majeed – all residents of Watergam Baramulla- were arrested by a Police party from Dangiwacha. A Chinese pistol, a pistol magazine, 5 pistol rounds Magazine, 5 Pistol Rounds and two hand grenades were recovered from their possession.
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October - 18 
To tackle the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace along Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, the State Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are building a base in Chennapuram village in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-divisi
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To tackle the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace along Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, the State Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are building a base in Chennapuram village in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana, reports The Times of India on October 19. The base would act as a shield against Maoists’ movement around Bhadradri and other regions. State Police has applied to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (UMEF) for diversion of two hectares of forest land to establish one company of 141 Bn CRPF and Police Force at Cherla Mandal for anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations. Cherla-Pamida-Kistaram axis of Telangana will fall in the area. Police base will have barracks for CPRF, Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and State Police Forces. It will have a kennel with sniffer and tracker dogs for finding explosives and extremists on the run. “Forces are already in this area. We are relocating them. We are hoping the police presence will deter the Maoists from infiltrating into Telangana,” Bhadradri Kothagudem Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt said, adding, “Recruitments in Maoist party has dropped in the past few months. 100 youth influenced by Maoists surrendered recently. Influence area of Maoists is shrinking.”
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October - 18 
The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) personnel on October 18 neutralised an explosive device weighing about two kilogrammes near a car bargain centre in Patang Chowk area on the Ring Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Da
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The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) personnel on October 18 neutralised an explosive device weighing about two kilogrammes near a car bargain centre in Patang Chowk area on the Ring Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. The device was a pipe bomb having a timer, a detonator and ball bearings.
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October - 18 
A Policeman was killed while 17 persons, including 13 Police personnel and four passerby, were injured in a blast near Balochistan University on Sariab Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on October 18, reports Dawn. Balochistan Go
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A Policeman was killed while 17 persons, including 13 Police personnel and four passerby, were injured in a blast near Balochistan University on Sariab Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on October 18, reports Dawn. Balochistan Government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani said that a Police truck deputed outside the varsity gate was targeted and an explosive device was planted in a motorcycle. Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove said that Police had been providing security to protesting students outside the University when the blast took place. "The attackers wanted to target the students, but police officials were targeted due to tight security arrangements in place," the Jome Minister added.
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October - 18 
A soldier was killed on October 18 as Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with militants in Spinwam area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Geo TV. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said intense fir
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A soldier was killed on October 18 as Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with militants in Spinwam area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Geo TV. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said intense firing took place after the militant had fired on a SFs' checkpoint. The killed soldier was identified as Sepoy Saifullah (25), a resident of Karak District.
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October - 18 
A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, identified as Abdul Wahab, was killed in an operation conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lower Dir District on October 18, reports Samaa TV. According to the CTD spokesperson, the “command
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A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, identified as Abdul Wahab, was killed in an operation conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lower Dir District on October 18, reports Samaa TV. According to the CTD spokesperson, the “commander” entered Swat District from Afghanistan. The CTD conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) after it received a tipoff about his whereabouts. “Wahab was involved in the planning and plotting of multiple terrorist attacks on police and Rangers personnel,” the CTD spokesperson revealed, adding that the Government had set a prize money of PKR five million on his head. A cache of weapons, explosives, and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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October - 18 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chief Whip Bishal Bhattarai on October 18 said that CPN-UML, which has been stalling House proceedings since September 8 when the new session of Parliament began, will continue to do so unle
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chief Whip Bishal Bhattarai on October 18 said that CPN-UML, which has been stalling House proceedings since September 8 when the new session of Parliament began, will continue to do so unless Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota confirms the expulsion of 14 CPN-UML lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Nepal who now heads the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist), reports The Himalayan Times. Bhattarai said the court, the Election Commission, or the Parliament had no ground to censure his party for taking action against the 14 lawmakers under the Political Party Act for defying party discipline. He said Sapkota aided a split in his party by sitting on his party's expulsion notice for almost two weeks.A sked why his party was not seeking a solution from the court where the expulsion of 14 lawmakers was sub-judice, Bhattarai said his party wanted to stall House proceedings because the speaker discriminated against his party.
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October - 18 
Thousands of protestors from all walks of life - university teachers, students and other professionals - blocked the Shahbagh intersection in the capital Dhaka city on October 18 to protest against the ongoing attacks on Hindu temples and Durga Puja
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Thousands of protestors from all walks of life - university teachers, students and other professionals - blocked the Shahbagh intersection in the capital Dhaka city on October 18 to protest against the ongoing attacks on Hindu temples and Durga Puja venues in different parts of the country, reports Dhaka Tribune. Traffic movement came to a standstill due to the demonstration as the roads to Paltan, Science Laboratory, Bangla Motor, and the TSC were blocked by the agitators. They called off the protests around 2:15pm after issuing their seven-point demands that include ensuring the highest punishment for the perpetrators, compensation for the victims, repairing the damaged temples, and forming a minority protection commission. They also demanded 15 percent allocation in the national budget for the religious minorities and turning the Hindu Welfare Trust into a foundation. A memorandum was also sent to the Prime Minister’s Office demanding quick and effective actions by the government.
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October - 18 
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani met families of the deceased suicide bombers at Kabul’s Inter-Continental Hotel, and exhorted suicide bombers as the "heroes of Islam and the country”, reports UNI on October
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani met families of the deceased suicide bombers at Kabul’s Inter-Continental Hotel, and exhorted suicide bombers as the "heroes of Islam and the country”, reports UNI on October 19.
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October - 18 
On October 18, Security officials said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has created a special forces unit in the Balkh Province named the “Mansouri Division”, reports Tolo News. According to security officials, the special unit will crac
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On October 18, Security officials said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has created a special forces unit in the Balkh Province named the “Mansouri Division”, reports Tolo News. According to security officials, the special unit will crack down on networks of kidnappers and armed robbers and will not allow security problems in Balkh. Statistics of Balkh’s Security Department show that since the collapse of the former government, around 176 people have been arrested on charges of armed robbery and abduction.
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October - 18 
On October 18, United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the US peace envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has stepped down, reports Tolo News. Zalmay Khalilzad in the resignation letter wrote, “Today, our forces are out,
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On October 18, United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the US peace envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has stepped down, reports Tolo News. Zalmay Khalilzad in the resignation letter wrote, “Today, our forces are out, the war is finally over for the United States and the very high financial costs of this engagement can now be directed to other vital needs. However, the political arrangement between the Afghan government and the Taliban did not go forward as envisaged. The reasons for this are too complex and I will share my thoughts in the coming days and weeks, after leaving government service." Further, Khalilzad wrote: “I am of course saddened on behalf of the Afghan people that, despite our best efforts and extensive shuttle diplomacy on my part and that of the team as well as much urging from the international community, the Afghans failed to make use of this opportunity to end their 40-year conflict in a constructive spirit and with a fair compromise.”
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October - 19 
The Maharashtra Police arrested a most wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mangaru Madavi, CPI-Maoist’s Action Team Member, a resident of Visamundi village in Bhamragad, carrying a bounty of INR 200,000 on his head from
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The Maharashtra Police arrested a most wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mangaru Madavi, CPI-Maoist’s Action Team Member, a resident of Visamundi village in Bhamragad, carrying a bounty of INR 200,000 on his head from the forests of Permilli in the Aheri region in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 19, reports ommcomnews.com. Madavi, a history-sheeter in Gadchiroli Police records, was directly involved in at least three murders, one encounter, attacks on Police posts or Security Forces (SFs), the brutal killing of a Deputy Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village-level local self-Government institution), and other serious offences. Besides serving as Action Team Member engaged in various terror activities, he was a senior cadre of the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sanghatana (DAKMS), said Gadchiroli Police.
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October - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Manoj Podiyam (30) involved in murder and arson surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 19, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap sa
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Manoj Podiyam (30) involved in murder and arson surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 19, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said Podiyam was the Potenar ‘Militia Platoon Member’ of the Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) of the outlawed CPI-Maoist. He joined the CPI-Maoist in 2019 and was involved in three violent incidents between 2019 and 2020 including the killing of a village Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village-level local self-Government institution), damaging roads and setting ablaze construction vehicles.
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October - 19 
Latehar and Manika Police in a combined operation arrested three cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and recovered ammunition and a scooty in Latehar District of Jharkha
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Latehar and Manika Police in a combined operation arrested three cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and recovered ammunition and a scooty in Latehar District of Jharkhand on October 19, reports The Pioneer. One of the three arrestees is identified as Vinay Singh Chero (29), a ‘sub zonal commander’ having 22 cases against him, and is the money arranger for the outfit as he extracts money from districts Ramgarh and Chatra. The other two are Vishwanath Oraon, an ‘area commander’, and Sujit Oraon, a cadre, are having a single case each against them. Police recovered 200 live cartridges, levy receipt book, six cell phones, four diaries and one scooty. Superintendent of Police (SP), Latehar, Anjani Anjan said the trio were involved in the encounter on September 28, 2021, and we had recovered eight weapons from them in this encounter. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported a Deputy Commandant of Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ), and a cadre of the JJMP, were killed in an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) during a combing operation in Saliya forest area in Latehar District of Jharkhand on September 28, 2021.
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October - 19 
Two persons were arrested for faking as United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) militants and extorting money from a businessman from Parua Chariali in Tezpur of Sonitpur District in Assam, reports The Sentinel on October 20. The two a
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Two persons were arrested for faking as United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) militants and extorting money from a businessman from Parua Chariali in Tezpur of Sonitpur District in Assam, reports The Sentinel on October 20. The two arrested extortionists identified as Ranjit Mahanta and Maloi Goswami was involved in numerous extortion cases in Sonitpur District.
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October - 19 
The Security Forces (SFs) on October 19 raided a house in Toba area of Washuk District in Balochistan and “forcibly disappeared” two minor siblings, reports The Balochistan Post. The SFs raided the house of Laal Baksh and threatened the residents of
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The Security Forces (SFs) on October 19 raided a house in Toba area of Washuk District in Balochistan and “forcibly disappeared” two minor siblings, reports The Balochistan Post. The SFs raided the house of Laal Baksh and threatened the residents of the area to evacuate the area as soon as possible or await consequences. SFs also detained his two children – the ten-year-old Sanam Baloch and her six-year-old brother Gazzain Baloch.
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October - 19 
People from different walks of life join a demonstration in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh in Dhaka city on October 19 denouncing vandalism of and attacks on Hindu temples, houses and property across the country, reports New Age. Different
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People from different walks of life join a demonstration in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh in Dhaka city on October 19 denouncing vandalism of and attacks on Hindu temples, houses and property across the country, reports New Age. Different political parties, including the ruling Awami League, and socio-cultural organisations held street protests, demanding a proper investigation into the recent attacks on puja mandaps and Hindus in over a dozen districts and seeking communal harmony in the country. Participants of protest programmes across the country also blamed the ‘inaction and negligence’ of the Police for the repeated attacks on the Hindu minority community in the districts in the past few days. They demanded judicial and impartial probes into the incidents and punishment of the perpetrators.
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October - 19 
An official of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) informed that more than 250 fighters affiliated with Islamic State- Khorasan Province (IS-KP) were arrested within the past month, reports Tolo News on October 20. “250 individuals affiliated with D
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An official of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) informed that more than 250 fighters affiliated with Islamic State- Khorasan Province (IS-KP) were arrested within the past month, reports Tolo News on October 20. “250 individuals affiliated with Daesh have been arrested. They were those who fled from the prisons,” he said. “Some of their plans were to carry out blasts but the plans failed, tens of their attacks were thwarted.”
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October - 19 
United States (US) Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, said that they will not unfreeze billions of Afghanistan's assets, reports Shamshad News on October 20. Deputy Secretary further said that despite the sanctions and restrictions imposed
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United States (US) Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, said that they will not unfreeze billions of Afghanistan's assets, reports Shamshad News on October 20. Deputy Secretary further said that despite the sanctions and restrictions imposed on the Islamic Emirate, they would take all necessary steps to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches Afghanistan.
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October - 19 
The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) on October 19 raised charges against Abdulla Ali Manik and Mohamed Thasleem for supporting a terrorist organization, reports Avas.mv. The charges were forwarded to the Criminal court. The two suspects were arrest
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The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) on October 19 raised charges against Abdulla Ali Manik and Mohamed Thasleem for supporting a terrorist organization, reports Avas.mv. The charges were forwarded to the Criminal court. The two suspects were arrested in connection to the May 6 terror attack against Speaker of the Majlis (Parliament) Mohamed Nasheed.
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October - 20 
An over ground worker (OGW) was arrested on October 20 from Longding town in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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An over ground worker (OGW) was arrested on October 20 from Longding town in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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October - 20 
In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the counter intelligence wing of Punjab Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition along the barbed wire fence on the Indo-Pak border near Khemkaran village in Tarn Taran District of Pun
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In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the counter intelligence wing of Punjab Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition along the barbed wire fence on the Indo-Pak border near Khemkaran village in Tarn Taran District of Punjab early on October 20 (today), reports Hindustan Times. Counter intelligence wing inspector Inderdeep Singh said the seizure included 22 foreign-made pistols, 100 rounds of ammunition, 44 magazines, and one kilogram of heroin and 72 grams of opium. Officials suspect that the consignment may have been smuggled with drones. Drone movement from Pakistan has been reported in the Khemkaran sector recently.
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October - 20 
On October 20, an arms trafficker was arrested in a joint operation from Bishnupur District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On October 20, an arms trafficker was arrested in a joint operation from Bishnupur District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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October - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 20, conducted searches at a godown in the national capital in connection with the Mundra Port drug haul case and claimed to have recovered “white powder material”, reports Indian Express. “Search wa
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 20, conducted searches at a godown in the national capital in connection with the Mundra Port drug haul case and claimed to have recovered “white powder material”, reports Indian Express. “Search was conducted at Nebsarai in Delhi in connection with the seizure of narcotics substance imported in the guise of semi processed talc stones by M/s Aashi Trading company. During the search conducted today white powder material, suspected to be talc mixed with narcotics, has been seized with the help of FSL (forensic science laboratory),” the agency said in a statement. Besides sections of the IPC and Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the NIA has also invoked Section 17 (punishment for raising funds for terrorist act) and Section 18 (punishment for conspiracy to commit terror acts) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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October - 20 
As many as 43 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia’ (people’s army of the Maoists), including nine women cadres, who were active in Chintagufa and Tongpal hotspots of Sukma, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil
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As many as 43 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia’ (people’s army of the Maoists), including nine women cadres, who were active in Chintagufa and Tongpal hotspots of Sukma, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Sharma in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports The Times of India. According to Police, all the ‘jan militia’ members wanted to return to the mainstream because they were disillusioned by the violent ideology of Maoists, and inspired by Sukma Police's campaign, 'Puna Narkom', which means 'new dawn' in a Gondi dialect. One of the Maoists carrying a reward of INR 100,000 was identified as Podium Lakshman, a ‘militia commander’, and the others are members of militia wing, Chetna Natya Manch (CNM), the cultural wing of the CPI-Maoist, and Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangh (DAKMS), a frontal wing of the Maoists, and natives of 10 villages in Sukma, including Chintagufa, Kukanar, Gadiras, and Tongpal. Sundarraj Pattilingam, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range, said these 43 cadres used to assist senior leaders and arranged logistics in the southern parts of Bastar. Central reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 226 Battalion played a crucial role in pursuing the cadres to surrender, he added.
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October - 20 
Four persons including one woman was arrested along with heroin worth INR 85,00,000 from Chaparmukh Railway Station in Raha area of Nagaon District in Assam on October 20, reports Northeast Now. Narcotics consignment weighing around 120 grams packed
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Four persons including one woman was arrested along with heroin worth INR 85,00,000 from Chaparmukh Railway Station in Raha area of Nagaon District in Assam on October 20, reports Northeast Now. Narcotics consignment weighing around 120 grams packed in ten soap cases was seized during a search operation from the four arrested drug peddlers - Sitara Begum, Ainul Haque, Rasidul Haque and Wadikul Islam.
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October - 20 
On October 20, a high alert has been sounded in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, ahead of the festive season, reports Indian Today. The state of high alert will continue till December 18 of this year. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Sanjay Srivastava issued a notic
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On October 20, a high alert has been sounded in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, ahead of the festive season, reports Indian Today. The state of high alert will continue till December 18 of this year. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Sanjay Srivastava issued a notice to all Police Stations in the city. The notice directs officials concerned to remain vigilant and take note of any suspicious activity in their respective jurisdictions. The notice has been issued on the basis of a report by intelligence agencies warning of the possibility of a terror attack in Gujarat.
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October - 20 
Police on October 20 killed the ‘District commander’ of the LeT for Kulgam, Gulzar Ahmad Reshi and his associate in a brief shootout at Sopat area of Kulgam District, reports Greater Kashmir. Police said Gulzar Ahmad Reshi was involved in the killing
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Police on October 20 killed the ‘District commander’ of the LeT for Kulgam, Gulzar Ahmad Reshi and his associate in a brief shootout at Sopat area of Kulgam District, reports Greater Kashmir. Police said Gulzar Ahmad Reshi was involved in the killings of two non-local laborers from Bihar at Wanpoh on October 17.
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October - 20 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and a soldier killed in an encounter in Dragad area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir on October 20, reports Greater Kashmir. Two other security personnel also received injuries in the encounter. According t
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and a soldier killed in an encounter in Dragad area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir on October 20, reports Greater Kashmir. Two other security personnel also received injuries in the encounter. According to officials, one of the militants, identified as Adil Wani, was involved in the murder of Saghir Ahmad, a carpenter from Saharanpur area of Uttar Pradesh.
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October - 20 
An army soldier was killed in a terrorist attack on the Chapri Waziran check post in the Hangu District of KP on October 20, reports Dawn. Officials said a sepoy of the Thall Scouts — identified as Waqas, 28, a resident of Mansehra, was killed during
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An army soldier was killed in a terrorist attack on the Chapri Waziran check post in the Hangu District of KP on October 20, reports Dawn. Officials said a sepoy of the Thall Scouts — identified as Waqas, 28, a resident of Mansehra, was killed during the exchange of fire that lasted for several hours.
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October - 20 
One soldier killed on October 20 after terrorists attacked a security checkpoint in the Kech District of Balochistan, reports Geo TV. A statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) terrorists opened fire at the security checkpoint
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One soldier killed on October 20 after terrorists attacked a security checkpoint in the Kech District of Balochistan, reports Geo TV. A statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) terrorists opened fire at the security checkpoint but troops gave a prompt and befitting response. During intense exchange of fire between the terrorists and security officials, Sepoy Muhammad Qaiser was killed, the statement added.
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October - 20 
Three terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Shahpur area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on October 20, reports ARY News. According to the spokesperson, the CTD carried o
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Three terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Shahpur area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on October 20, reports ARY News. According to the spokesperson, the CTD carried out an intelligence-based operation in a hideout on confirmed intelligence of the presence of terrorists. Two other terrorists managed to escape.
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October - 20 
Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and two Police constables were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Teer Banda area near Pak-Afghan border in Mamund Tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the night
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Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and two Police constables were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Teer Banda area near Pak-Afghan border in Mamund Tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the night of October 20, reports Dawn. Bajaur District Police Officer (DPO) Abdul Samad Khan said the joint team of Security Forces (SFs) and Police were conducting a search operation in the area following an earlier explosion that had targeted a vehicle of a contractor, wounding two persons. The dead FC personnel were identified as Lance Naik Mudassir (28), a resident of Kohat District (KP) and Sepoy Jamshed (26), a resident of Karachi (Sindh). The dead Police constables were identified as Sepoy Abdul Samad and Sepoy Noor Rehman.
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October - 20 
From CCTV footage, Police on October 20 identified the person who placed the Holy Quran at Nanua Dighir Par puja mandap in Comilla city of Comilla District, reports The Daily Star. The man has been identified as Iqbal Hossain (30), son of Nur Ahmed A
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From CCTV footage, Police on October 20 identified the person who placed the Holy Quran at Nanua Dighir Par puja mandap in Comilla city of Comilla District, reports The Daily Star. The man has been identified as Iqbal Hossain (30), son of Nur Ahmed Alam, resident of Second Muradpur-Laskarpukur area of Ward-37. Immediately after Iqbal Hossain was identified by Police, The Daily Star correspondent rushed to his house and talked with Iqbal's mother, Amena Begum, about her son. After watching the CCTV footage, she confirmed that the man seen walking in the video is her son Iqbal. He is the eldest among five siblings.
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October - 20 
People from all walks of life - politicians, academics, cultural activists and students - under the banner of ‘Bangladesh against sectarian violence’ bring out a torch procession at Shahbagh in Dhaka city on October 20 protesting against sectarian at
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People from all walks of life - politicians, academics, cultural activists and students - under the banner of ‘Bangladesh against sectarian violence’ bring out a torch procession at Shahbagh in Dhaka city on October 20 protesting against sectarian attacks at places in Bangladesh, reports New Age. The protestors said that the Awami League Government, Police and the administration must take the liability for the continued sectarian violence against the Hindus and other religious minorities. They also demanded cancellation of the ‘state religion’ and reinstallation of ‘secularism’ in the constitution and ban on religion-based politics.
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October - 20 
Police arrested 11 activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of JeI from Dinajpur District, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police said that several cases, including charges of subversive activities, are pending with different Police Ctations
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Police arrested 11 activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of JeI from Dinajpur District, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police said that several cases, including charges of subversive activities, are pending with different Police Ctations against the ICS activists.
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October - 20 
Police on October 20 arrested 16 leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from a mosque in Bokshiganj upazila of Jamalpur District, reports Dhaka Tribune. Acting on a tip-off about a secret meeting on anti-Government activities, law enforcers raided the
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Police on October 20 arrested 16 leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from a mosque in Bokshiganj upazila of Jamalpur District, reports Dhaka Tribune. Acting on a tip-off about a secret meeting on anti-Government activities, law enforcers raided the local Jahurul Haque Member Bari Jame Masjid and made the arrest.
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October - 20 
Police on October 20 found the involvement of a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader and two other activists during the recent attacks on Durga Puja venues and temples in Gazipur District, reports Dhaka Tribune. On October 14, JeI Konabari unit President Rab
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Police on October 20 found the involvement of a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader and two other activists during the recent attacks on Durga Puja venues and temples in Gazipur District, reports Dhaka Tribune. On October 14, JeI Konabari unit President Rabiul led the attack to desecrate idols along with two other activists and a few staff of a local garment factory, Gazipur Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Zakir Hossain confirmed the matter.
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October - 20 
Armed Taliban men assaulted at least three journalists were beaten for reporting on women marching in Kabul in support of women’s participation in society, education and employment, reports TRT World on October 21. A group of about 20 women marched f
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Armed Taliban men assaulted at least three journalists were beaten for reporting on women marching in Kabul in support of women’s participation in society, education and employment, reports TRT World on October 21. A group of about 20 women marched from near the Ministry of Education to the ministry of Finance in the Afghan capital.
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October - 20 
On October 20, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for the formation of an inclusive government that “truly reflect the interests of all ethnic and political forces” in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. “The task of reaching a sustainabl
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On October 20, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for the formation of an inclusive government that “truly reflect the interests of all ethnic and political forces” in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. “The task of reaching a sustainable peace in Afghanistan is still relevant. We see the key to its solution in forming a truly, genuinely inclusive government that will truly reflect the interests of all ethnic and political forces in the country,” said, Lavrov, while talking at the conference. Russia hosted a high-level meeting on Afghanistan in which the representatives of over ten countries participated. However, the US envoy was not present at the conference. The second deputy for the Prime Minister, Abdul Salam Hanafi, who led the Afghan delegation, called on the international community to recognize the current government of Afghanistan.
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October - 20 
Two persons were injured when Unidentified persons threw a grenade towards Taliban fighters in Dehmazang area of PD-3 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on October 20 (today), reports Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times.
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Two persons were injured when Unidentified persons threw a grenade towards Taliban fighters in Dehmazang area of PD-3 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on October 20 (today), reports Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times.
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October - 20 
Three suspects, Fahumy Ali, Ali Haisham, and Mohamed Naazim, prosecuted for their alleged involvement in the May 6 assassination attempt on Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed have denied charges on October 20, reports Edition. On May 6, Speaker Nashe
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Three suspects, Fahumy Ali, Ali Haisham, and Mohamed Naazim, prosecuted for their alleged involvement in the May 6 assassination attempt on Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed have denied charges on October 20, reports Edition. On May 6, Speaker Nasheed was critically injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attached to a motorcycle exploded near his residence. The state has so far pressed charges against seven people for their involvement in this case; Ahmed Rasheed, Thahumeen Ahmed, Ali Haisham, Fahumee Ali, Ishaag, Mujaz Ahmed, and Mohamed Naazim.
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October - 21 
Judge Basappa Balappa Jakati of the third additional district and session’s court in Mangaluru, the District head quarters of Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka, acquitted journalist Vittala Malekudiya, and his father Lingappa Malekudiya, who wer
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Judge Basappa Balappa Jakati of the third additional district and session’s court in Mangaluru, the District head quarters of Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka, acquitted journalist Vittala Malekudiya, and his father Lingappa Malekudiya, who were accused of having ties to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on October 21, reports The Times of India. On March 3, 2012, the Police searched the journalist’s house in Kuthlur, Belthangady Taluk (administrative unit) on the periphery of the Kudremukh National Park and arrested them. Advocate Dinesh Ulepady said that the Police had seized binoculars, groceries, and a book on Revolutionary Bhagat Singh – and letters to the Government, wherein Vittala had made appeals for the construction of roads, had called for a boycott of elections among others. In the aftermath of his house being searched, a case was registered against the father-son duo under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 120 (B) and Sections 19 and 20 of the Unlawful Activity Prevention Act (UAPA).
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October - 21 
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on October 21 said that those involved in the killing of innocent civilians and members of minority community will have to pay the heavy price for their inhuman acts and that the SFs along with the administration won’t
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on October 21 said that those involved in the killing of innocent civilians and members of minority community will have to pay the heavy price for their inhuman acts and that the SFs along with the administration won’t rest till militancy is eradicated from J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. Sinha without naming Pakistan said if someone tries to disrupt the peace in J&K, they will be dealt sternly and there will be a befitting reply from our side. He said that those trying to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in J&K to put a break on the developmental process need to know that India and J&K are capable of giving them a befitting reply as well. “If anyone tries to disrupt the peace, they will face the music,” he said without naming the neighbouring country.
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October - 21 
Majority of those who engaged in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities around Kerala have been arrested by Police, reports english.mathrubhumi.com on October 22. Ever since the beginning of the Maoist armed wing People's Liberation
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Majority of those who engaged in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities around Kerala have been arrested by Police, reports english.mathrubhumi.com on October 22. Ever since the beginning of the Maoist armed wing People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) in Kerala in 2013, Police had intensified measures against them. More than 250 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) cases have been registered against Maoists till 2021. Among these, 68 who were named accused have been arrested and only a few more are left for the Police to act. This includes PLGA cadres, Maoist front organizations and Urban committee members. Other than the arrests of the activists, eight of them were killed in four encounters. Most of the arrested and the neutralized hailed from Tamil Nadu, while the only Malayali is a Malappuram Pandikkad native C P Jaleel. All neutralized were Tamilians except the Maoist ‘central committee’ (CC) member and Andhra Pradesh native Kuppu Devaraj. The Maoists were arrested by Kerala and Tamil Nadu Police. The arrested include Rajan Chittilappilly, Thrissur Vadanappally native Roopesh, Arms trainer and Chhattisgarh native Deepak, Mahalingam, Reena, Sreemathi, Kalidasan, Danish, Chinnavel, Ibrahim, Melethil Usman, Thaha Fasal, Anoop Mathew, T K Rajeevan, and Dinesh. The recent arrest was of Maoist Urban Committee Leader Malappuram Pandikkad native Melethil Usman. There are almost 30 people lodged in jail as under trial prisoners. Vikram Gowda, Soman, Sundari, Asha, Sreemathi, Jayanna, Gopalakrishnan, C P Moideen, Lenin, Jagadheesh, Krishna, Anitha, Chandrashekara Gairwal and Latha Shekar are included in the list of the most-wanted for engaging in Maoist activity in the State. Many have surrendered by quitting Maoist activities that centered in the State. Sundaran alias Unnikrishnan, Kanyakumari alias Kanya, Anandakumar alias Bhagat Singh, and Padma from Tamil Nadu, are among the ones who surrendered and are in jail as under trial prisoners.
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October - 21 
On October 21, two persons were arrested along with heroin worth INR 4,00,00,000 from Laharijan in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The two persons hailing from Manipur were travelling in a Guwahati-bound bus when 584 gm of heroin
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On October 21, two persons were arrested along with heroin worth INR 4,00,00,000 from Laharijan in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The two persons hailing from Manipur were travelling in a Guwahati-bound bus when 584 gm of heroin packed in 48 soap boxes were recovered from them.
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October - 21 
Two cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dhirender Kumar and Sonu Korwa, were arrested near Hutar colliery in Latehar District of Jharkhand early on October
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Two cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dhirender Kumar and Sonu Korwa, were arrested near Hutar colliery in Latehar District of Jharkhand early on October 21 (today), reports The Pioneer. Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Barwadeeh Dilu Lohar said Dhirender and Sonu admitted to be working for the JJMP squad of Manohar Parhaiya. Police recovered two country made pistols, five rounds of ammunition and one cell phone from their possession. Sources said in two days time Latehar Police have arrested five cadres of the JJMP outfit.
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October - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as ‘Militia Section Commander’ Oyam Joga (40) and ‘Militia Commander’ Punem Deva alias Rama, involved in murder, abduction and other incidents, were arrested from the forest near Ren
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as ‘Militia Section Commander’ Oyam Joga (40) and ‘Militia Commander’ Punem Deva alias Rama, involved in murder, abduction and other incidents, were arrested from the forest near Rengampara village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 21, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said, Punem carried a reward of INR 10,000 on his head, and was involved in several Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] incidents between 2016 and 2020. Five arrest warrants were pending against Punem and four against Joga.
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October - 21 
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced on October 21 that Pakistan will remain on its increased monitoring list, also called the grey list, reports Dawn. Pakistan has been on the grey list for deficiencies in its counter-terror financing an
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced on October 21 that Pakistan will remain on its increased monitoring list, also called the grey list, reports Dawn. Pakistan has been on the grey list for deficiencies in its counter-terror financing and anti-money laundering regimes since June 2018. Announcing the decision, FATF President Dr Marcus Pleyer said that Pakistan had to complete two concurrent action plans with a total of 34 items. "It has now addressed or largely addressed 30 of the items," he said. "Its most recent action plan from June this year, which largely focused on money laundering deficiencies, was issued after the FATF's regional partner — the Asia Pacific Group — identified a number of serious issues. "Overall, Pakistan is making good progress on this new action plan. Four out of the seven items are now addressed or largely addressed." Commenting on the action plan devised in 2018 which focused on terror financing, the FATF president said that Pakistan was still assessed to have largely addressed 26 out of 27 items. "Pakistan has taken a number of important steps but needs to further demonstrate that investigations and prosecutions are being pursued against the senior leadership of UN designated terror groups," he said. All these changes are about helping authorities stop corruption, preventing terrorism and organised criminals from benefitting from their crimes, he said, thanking the government for their "continued strong commitment" to the process. Responding to a question about whether Pakistan would be blacklisted for its failure to act against those on the UN terrorism list, Dr Pleyer said that the country had completed 30 items out of 34 on two action plans.
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October - 21 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli on October 21 said that the 10-point agreement reached earlier to settle the party’s internal issues are no more relevant now, reports Republica. 10 leaders close to M
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli on October 21 said that the 10-point agreement reached earlier to settle the party’s internal issues are no more relevant now, reports Republica. 10 leaders close to Madhav Kumar Nepal had decided to stay in the CPN-UML after reaching the 10-point agreement, stating that the party’s internal strife could be solved. They also did not support nor join Madhav Nepal’s newly-formed Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist). However, Bhim Rawal, Ghanshyam Bhusal, Yogesh Bhattarai, and second-rung leaders among the 10 leaders close to Nepal have been calling out for the implementation of the 10-point agreement.
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October - 21 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Mohamad Kamal Uddin Abbasi has given a confessional statement on October 21 before a court over his involvement in the vandalism at puja mandaps and clash with Police in Hajiganj of Chandpur District, reports The Daily S
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Mohamad Kamal Uddin Abbasi has given a confessional statement on October 21 before a court over his involvement in the vandalism at puja mandaps and clash with Police in Hajiganj of Chandpur District, reports The Daily Star. In his statement, he also revealed the names of others involved in the incident. Milan Mahmud, Superintendent of Chandpur Police said JeI leader Abbasi was arrested on October 20 after evaluating CCTV footage.
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October - 21 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on October 21 issued warrant to arrest 12 Mymensingh men accused of committing crimes against humanity in 1971, reports Dhaka Tribune. The two-member ICT-1 panel headed by Justice Mohamad Shahinur Islam pa
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on October 21 issued warrant to arrest 12 Mymensingh men accused of committing crimes against humanity in 1971, reports Dhaka Tribune. The two-member ICT-1 panel headed by Justice Mohamad Shahinur Islam passed the order, allowing a plea of the prosecution. Prosecutors Mokhlesur Rahman Badal and Tapas Kanti Baul moved the plea before the tribunal. The prosecution, however, refrained from revealing the identities of the accused.
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October - 21 
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Police on October 21 arrested an Islamic speaker from Keraniganj area of Dhaka city on charge of hate speech following the Comilla incident on October 13, reports The Daily Star. A team of Cyber Monitoring C
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Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Police on October 21 arrested an Islamic speaker from Keraniganj area of Dhaka city on charge of hate speech following the Comilla incident on October 13, reports The Daily Star. A team of Cyber Monitoring Cell arrested Abdur Rahim Biplobi (39), during a raid in Keraniganj area. During primary interrogation, Biplobi admitted to instigating people with his speech during a programme following the Comilla incident. In his speech, he called for arrest of those involved in placing Quran at Comilla Puja Mandap by October 15, threatening otherwise to hold a tough demo after Juma prayers and destroy Hindu temples, it added.
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October - 21 
Police on October 21 arrested Iqbal Hossain, the person responsible for keeping the Quran at a Durga Puja venue in Comilla District, from Cox’s Bazar District, reports Dhaka Tribune. Comilla Superintendent of Police (SP) Faruk Ahmed said Iqbal was ar
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Police on October 21 arrested Iqbal Hossain, the person responsible for keeping the Quran at a Durga Puja venue in Comilla District, from Cox’s Bazar District, reports Dhaka Tribune. Comilla Superintendent of Police (SP) Faruk Ahmed said Iqbal was arrested from the Shugandha beach area of Cox’s Bazar District. A CCTV footage shows Iqbal collecting the Quran from a mosque. He then walked outside and placed the Quran on the lap of an idol, Hanuman, at the temporary Durga Puja venue in Nanuardighi.
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October - 21 
In a statement, Nava Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) leader Wickramabahu Karunaratne said that a systematic referendum is needed to recognize Tamil Eelam internationally, reports Tamil Guardian on October 22. He called for the international recognition of
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In a statement, Nava Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) leader Wickramabahu Karunaratne said that a systematic referendum is needed to recognize Tamil Eelam internationally, reports Tamil Guardian on October 22. He called for the international recognition of the ongoing genocide of Tamils and the recognition of Eelam as a state. “The Western world has propagated the name of terrorism to suppress the Tamil voice calling for a separate state,” he added.
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October - 21 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) Sivagnanam Sritharan during a discussion on children's rights on October 21 told Parliament that 39 Tamils were arrested in North-East in last three months under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) Sivagnanam Sritharan during a discussion on children's rights on October 21 told Parliament that 39 Tamils were arrested in North-East in last three months under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Tamil Guardian. “In Trincomalee, a boy was arrested for a photo he posted on his Facebook page and is still in jail [...] families are in tears […] will they get justice?” he asked.
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October - 21 
President Vladimir Putin said on October 21, a day after high-level talks between Moscow and the Islamic Emirate, said that Russia is moving toward excluding the Taliban from its list of extremist organizations, reports Tolo News. President Vladimir
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President Vladimir Putin said on October 21, a day after high-level talks between Moscow and the Islamic Emirate, said that Russia is moving toward excluding the Taliban from its list of extremist organizations, reports Tolo News. President Vladimir Putin also said that Afghanistan should receive economic support and get its financial assets unfrozen as its stability was in the interest of all its neighbors.
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October - 21 
A Human Rights Watch (HRW) report says that Taliban officials have forcibly displaced Hazara Shia families and people associated with the former government, partly to distribute land to their supporters, reports TRT World on October 22. The report me
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A Human Rights Watch (HRW) report says that Taliban officials have forcibly displaced Hazara Shia families and people associated with the former government, partly to distribute land to their supporters, reports TRT World on October 22. The report mentions that the Taliban and associated militias have forcibly evicted hundreds of Hazara families from the southern Helmand province and the northern Balkh province, following evictions from Daikundi, Uruzgan, and Kandahar provinces.
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October - 21 
On October 21, power supply in Kabul and neighboring provinces were disrupted due to an explosion that blew up a power pylon in the Qala Murad Beg area of Kabul Province, cutting off a 220 kV imported power line, reports France24.
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On October 21, power supply in Kabul and neighboring provinces were disrupted due to an explosion that blew up a power pylon in the Qala Murad Beg area of Kabul Province, cutting off a 220 kV imported power line, reports France24.
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October - 22 
On October 22, a hand grenade lobbed at the residence of Nationalist People’s Party (NPP) candidate, N Diten, in Ukhongsang Mayai locality of Thoubal District in Manipur, reports E Pao. No one was injured in the incident. Further investigation is un
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On October 22, a hand grenade lobbed at the residence of Nationalist People’s Party (NPP) candidate, N Diten, in Ukhongsang Mayai locality of Thoubal District in Manipur, reports E Pao. No one was injured in the incident. Further investigation is underway.
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October - 22 
Six of the nine terrorists who were arrested in connection with January 19, 2018 Bodh Gaya blast case confessed to their involvement in the terror act by filing a joint petition in the special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna, Biha
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Six of the nine terrorists who were arrested in connection with January 19, 2018 Bodh Gaya blast case confessed to their involvement in the terror act by filing a joint petition in the special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna, Bihar on November 22, reports The Times of India. The six accused who filed the joint petition are Ahmad Ali alias Kalu, Nur Alam Momin, Mohammad Adil Sheikh, Abdul Karim, Musfafizur Rehman and Arif Hussain. Mohammad Paigambar Sheikh, Dilawar Hossain and a Bangladeshi national, Mohammad Jehidul Islam, did not file any petition. As per NIA chargesheet, the terror plot was hatched to avenge alleged atrocities on Rohingyas in Myanmar. Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), a terror organisation, had suspectedly planned the blasts. Jehidul, one of the arrested terrorists, had links with JMB which was trying to establish its roots in India.
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October - 22 
Army’s counter-terrorism operation in the Nar Khas Forest area of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) continued in the morning of October 22 (Today), reports Daily Excelsior. As the operation progresses in the Poonch District, Army’s Special F
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Army’s counter-terrorism operation in the Nar Khas Forest area of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) continued in the morning of October 22 (Today), reports Daily Excelsior. As the operation progresses in the Poonch District, Army’s Special Forces have been deployed to search and target small groups of terrorists hiding in the thick forests. On October 21-evening, Army sources said, “As per the ground assessment, there may be two to four terrorists operating in small groups. Forces are moving carefully inside the dense forest areas to hunt them down.”
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October - 22 
Five Myanmar nationals were arrested from Lailapur in Cachar District of Assam for illegally travelling in India, reports Northeast Now on October 23. The five arrested persons identified as Thang Khawm Pau, Khen Khan Kham, Pau Hawmliam Mung, Cin Aih
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Five Myanmar nationals were arrested from Lailapur in Cachar District of Assam for illegally travelling in India, reports Northeast Now on October 23. The five arrested persons identified as Thang Khawm Pau, Khen Khan Kham, Pau Hawmliam Mung, Cin Aih Mang and Pau Biak Muang was heading towards Delhi via Mizoram when they were apprehended.
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October - 22 
India and Britain on October 22, agreed to strengthen cooperation on countering terrorism and radical extremism, and addressing emerging challenges in the cybercrime and space domains, reports Taiwan News. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Indi
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India and Britain on October 22, agreed to strengthen cooperation on countering terrorism and radical extremism, and addressing emerging challenges in the cybercrime and space domains, reports Taiwan News. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also reviewed a desire for unhindered access for humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and the need for Afghan territory not to be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or to finance terrorist attacks.
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October - 22 
J&K Government on October 22 ordered the shifting of at least 26 jailed overground workers (OGW) to jails outside the Union Territory, reports Daily Excelsior. Most of these inmates are booked under the Public Safety Act, officials said. “The jailed
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J&K Government on October 22 ordered the shifting of at least 26 jailed overground workers (OGW) to jails outside the Union Territory, reports Daily Excelsior. Most of these inmates are booked under the Public Safety Act, officials said. “The jailed terror operatives have to be shifted from different jails in Jammu & Kashmir to Central Jail in Agra, Uttar Pradesh,” a Government official said adding that more people may be shifted in the coming days to jails outside UT.
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October - 22 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 22 (today) conducted searches at multiple locations in J&K in connection with the terrorism conspiracy case, reports Daily Excelsior. As per the agency, cadres of various proscribed terror outfits like L
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 22 (today) conducted searches at multiple locations in J&K in connection with the terrorism conspiracy case, reports Daily Excelsior. As per the agency, cadres of various proscribed terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al Badr and similar other outfits and their affiliates including the Resistance Front (TRF), People Against Fascist Forces (PAFF) are involved in a conspiracy to carry out violent acts in Jammu and Kashmir and other major cities of the country.
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October - 22 
On October 22, an arms dealer was arrested along with three point 32 mm pistols with magazines from Selouphe village of Dimapur District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On October 22, an arms dealer was arrested along with three point 32 mm pistols with magazines from Selouphe village of Dimapur District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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October - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 22 detected and neutralised two box-type improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Bhata Durian Forest of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said the IEDs,
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 22 detected and neutralised two box-type improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Bhata Durian Forest of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said the IEDs, weighing several kilograms, were found planted in bushes by a search team of SFs.
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October - 22 
Two Army soldiers and one terrorist killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah of North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 22, ARY News. The Inter Services Public Relations (
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Two Army soldiers and one terrorist killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah of North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 22, ARY News. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said dead soldiers were identified as Naik Khalil (34) resident of Kohat, and Sepoy Shakir Ullah (21), resident of Lakki Marwat. The terrorist was identified as Ahmedullah. Weapon and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of slain terrorist.
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October - 22 
A TLP media coordinator said that authorities fired tear gas at protesters near a Police checkpoint. According to TLP spokesperson, the workers had to endure the “worst shelling in history” and were “attacked from all sides” near the Mao College Pul.
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A TLP media coordinator said that authorities fired tear gas at protesters near a Police checkpoint. According to TLP spokesperson, the workers had to endure the “worst shelling in history” and were “attacked from all sides” near the Mao College Pul. He added that 500 workers were seriously injured, while 15 were in serious condition. In a statement, the TLP has announced no further dialogues with the Government. “Now, only the TLP chief [Saad Rizvi] will lead the negotiations,” the statement said. The TLP has started marching on Islamabad on October 22-afternoon to force the Government to release the founder’s heir, Saad Rizvi. The TLP had been staging a sit-in on Multan Road, Lahore for the last two days. The party’s central council been demanding the Government release Saad Rizvi. He was arrested on April 12, 2021 under Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (ATA) for inciting violence.
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October - 22 
Nine suspected Islamic state (IS) terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Mastung District of Balochistan in the night of October 22, reports Samaa TV. According to a CTD
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Nine suspected Islamic state (IS) terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Mastung District of Balochistan in the night of October 22, reports Samaa TV. According to a CTD spokesperson, the Police raided the terrorist hideout after they received a tipoff from one of their sources. A cache of nine Kalashnikovs, prima cards, detonators, RPG rockets, and 20 kilogrammes explosives were recovered from their possession.
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October - 22 
Three Policemen were killed and multiple others injured in a clash with supporters of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, in the evening of October 22, reports Samaa TV. A statement released by the
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Three Policemen were killed and multiple others injured in a clash with supporters of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, in the evening of October 22, reports Samaa TV. A statement released by the Punjab Police revealed that the Police officers were stationed near the Katcheri Chowk. They were hit by a TLP vehicle, a spokesperson of the Punjab Police said. Two of the killed personnel were identified as constables Muhammad Ayub and Khalid Javed. “Six Policemen were injured in the clashes as well,” the spokesperson added.
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October - 22 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairman Bhim Rawal on October 22 resigned from the task force formed to implement the 10-point unity agreement, reports Khabarhub. He resigned after the Standing Committee meeting of t
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairman Bhim Rawal on October 22 resigned from the task force formed to implement the 10-point unity agreement, reports Khabarhub. He resigned after the Standing Committee meeting of the CPN-UML concluded saying that the 10-point unity agreement had not been implemented. According to Rawal, party Chairman KP Sharma Oli moved towards not implementing the 10-point unity agreement. He added that he would send his resignation in writing to the party chair. Rawal also disagreed on the aspect of the implementation of the 10-point agreement at the Standing Committee. He also was displeased about the Standing Committee’s nomination of two leaders as Central Committee members.
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October - 22 
At least seven Rohingyas were killed and seven others injured in clashes between two groups at the Balukhali Rohingya Camp-18 in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar District on October 22, reports The Daily Star. Shihab Kaiser Khan, commander of Armed Police Batta
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At least seven Rohingyas were killed and seven others injured in clashes between two groups at the Balukhali Rohingya Camp-18 in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar District on October 22, reports The Daily Star. Shihab Kaiser Khan, commander of Armed Police Battalion (APBn)-8, in charge of security at the Rohingya camp confirmed the development. According to local sources, four of deceased were identified as - Mohammad Idris (32) of Balukhali Camp-2, Ibrahim Hossain (22) of Balukhali Camp-1, Azizul Haque (26) of Camp-18 and Mohammad Amin (32). "The casualties occurred in the clashes between two groups. One Rohingya man has been detained with weapons and police are conducting raids in the camp to arrest those involved in the incident," said the APBn commander.
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October - 22 
A collection of Tamil parliamentarians on October 22 wrote a letter addressed to Chamal Rajapaksa, the Sri Lankan Internal Security Minister, asking him to put a stop to the ‘artificial alteration of the demographic pattern’ of the Northern Province,
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A collection of Tamil parliamentarians on October 22 wrote a letter addressed to Chamal Rajapaksa, the Sri Lankan Internal Security Minister, asking him to put a stop to the ‘artificial alteration of the demographic pattern’ of the Northern Province, reports Tamil Guardian. Referring to a putative attempt by the Government to redraw the borders of the Vanni District, the letter stated, “This attempt to change the provincial borders have ulterior motives to alter the demographic pattern and systematically weaken Tamils political strength.” The MPs also raised their disappointment that they were not consulted regarding the matter by the relevant officials. The letter called for the ‘immediate attention’ of the authorities to intervene and halt the ‘unethical attempt to change the provincial borders and demographic pattern of the districts.’ The politicians who signed the letter include Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, the Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) chief and M.A. Sumanthiran, a senior leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA).
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October - 22 
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for detonating a power pylon that cut the main power line to Kabul and left the Afghan capital in complete darkness, reports The Khamma Press on October 23. In a statement released on
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Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for detonating a power pylon that cut the main power line to Kabul and left the Afghan capital in complete darkness, reports The Khamma Press on October 23. In a statement released on the Telegram channel, the outfit stated that the ‘soldiers of the caliphate detonated a bomb on an electricity pylon in Kabul, to damage the electricity sector’. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that on October 21, power supply in Kabul and neighboring provinces were disrupted due to an explosion that blew up a power pylon in the Qala Murad Beg area of Kabul Province, cutting off a 220 kV imported power line.
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October - 23 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) in the forest and hilly areas under Pidi Bazar Police Station in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on October 23, reports Hindustan Times. Th
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) in the forest and hilly areas under Pidi Bazar Police Station in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on October 23, reports Hindustan Times. The slain Maoist was identified as Pramod Koda, whose body was recovered from Lathia Pahari along with an AK47 rifle, Police said. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), operation, Sushil M Khopde said Lakhisarai Police launched a search and rescue operation following information that some Maoists were hiding in the forest area of Bhagatpur after abducting the son of a Public Distribution System (PDS) dealer. “At around 10pm, the STF team came under heavy firing by the Maoists and fired back in self-defense,” said Khopde, adding that one Maoist was killed in the exchange of fire that lasted for about one-and-a-half hours, following which, the rebels escaped into the forest. Search operations have been intensified in the area to trace the abducted person, the official said. Pidi Bazar Station House Officer (SHO), Prajesh Kumar Dubey said armed Maoists attacked the house of PDS dealer Bhagwat Prasad at Chaukara and abducted his son Deepak Prasad (24). Koda, along with his associates, was fleeing after abducting the PDS dealer’s son for a ransom of INR 10 million. The abducted youth, Deepak was yet to be rescued, however, a massive joint operation is on in certain parts of Lakhisarai, Jamui and Munger Districts to recover him, adds The Times of India.
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October - 23 
A sit-in protest was held Heirok and Ukhongsang area on October 23 against the grenade attack at the house of NPP candidate. Protesters strongly condemned the barbaric act and called for a peaceful conduct of election.
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A sit-in protest was held Heirok and Ukhongsang area on October 23 against the grenade attack at the house of NPP candidate. Protesters strongly condemned the barbaric act and called for a peaceful conduct of election.
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October - 23 
As many as 50 spike holes – a type of booby trap – containing a total 1,000 iron spikes planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have been found during a search operation by personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force
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As many as 50 spike holes – a type of booby trap – containing a total 1,000 iron spikes planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have been found during a search operation by personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 74th Battalion, the District Reserve Group (DRG) and the District Force in Arlampalli area under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 23, reports UNI. The team was led by Dornapal’s Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Nishant Pathak.
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October - 23 
On October 23, a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered near Tiau Kai village of Champhai District near Indo-Myanmar border in Mizoram, reports Northeast Now. During a search operation, a huge cache of ammunition and other war-like stores includi
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On October 23, a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered near Tiau Kai village of Champhai District near Indo-Myanmar border in Mizoram, reports Northeast Now. During a search operation, a huge cache of ammunition and other war-like stores including 100 live rounds, 38 numbers of Neogel Gelatin and 251 numbers of detonators were recovered from the spot.
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October - 23 
Recent killings of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has brought back into focus similar methods used by Khalistani terrorists to destabilize Punjab, and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated probes this month in two such cases – f
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Recent killings of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has brought back into focus similar methods used by Khalistani terrorists to destabilize Punjab, and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated probes this month in two such cases – firing on a priest, Kamaldeep Sharma, and sewadar (volunteer) Simranjit Kaur – on January 31 this year in Phillaur, seriously injuring them, and killing of a dera follower Manohar Lal in Bhatinda on November 20 last year, reports Hindustan Times on October 24. In both the cases taken over on October 8 by the NIA, it looks to investigate a pattern behind targeted killings in both Kashmir and Punjab. In Punjab, the gunmen were given pistols on the directions of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Canada-based ‘chief’ of banned outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), investigators suspect. The shooters, identified as Lovepreet alias Ravi, Kamaljit Sharma and Ram Singh, targeted prominent persons of other faiths “to create a sense of fear and disharmony in the society,” the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said while handing over the two cases to the NIA. In April, the NIA filed charges against eight members of another outfit called Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) for the murder of Balwinder Singh Sandhu, a Shaurya Chakra bravery award winner, in Tarn Taran District in October 2020. “Islamic or Khalistani outfits in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, operating with the help of Pakistan army and the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence, the Pakistani spy agency), have found this modus operandi more useful to them,” an official said, requesting anonymity. “The local operators, who act as hitmen, are provided with guns easily available within India or smuggled from across the border, for which money is paid through Western Union money transfer or hawala (informal money transfer). The specific targets are selected by handlers and these operatives are asked to attack and flee.”
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October - 23 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Bengaluru-based man, Muhammad Tauqir Mahmood, on October 23, for suspectedly radicalising and recruiting gullible Muslim youth and illegally sending them to Syria to join the terror group Islamic
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Bengaluru-based man, Muhammad Tauqir Mahmood, on October 23, for suspectedly radicalising and recruiting gullible Muslim youth and illegally sending them to Syria to join the terror group Islamic State (IS), reports India Today. According to the NIA, Muhammad Tauqir Mahmood, in association with co-accused persons, had raised funds, radicalised and recruited gullible Muslim youth of a Quran Circle group and illegally sent them to Syria to join IS. In 2013, Mahmood along with his associates also visited Syria illegally to liaise with the IS leadership and offered support from Indian Muslims, the NIA said. Further investigation in the case continues, the NIA said.
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October - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) killed six terrorists, including a commander of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Tariq alias Nasir, in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Jamboro area of Harnai District in Balochistan on October 23, reports Dawn. In
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Security Forces (SFs) killed six terrorists, including a commander of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Tariq alias Nasir, in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Jamboro area of Harnai District in Balochistan on October 23, reports Dawn. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was conducted at a hideout of the terrorists near Jamboro. "A heavy exchange of fire with terrorists continued for a long time [and] resultantly, six terrorists, including BLA commander Tariq alias Nasir, [were] killed," the ISPR said, adding that a large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the hideout.
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October - 23 
The Islami Andolan Bangladesh on October 23 demanded enacting a blasphemy law in the country to ensure that none could hurt religious sentiments of others and demean religions to avoid any further sectarian violence, reports New Age. Islami Andolan
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The Islami Andolan Bangladesh on October 23 demanded enacting a blasphemy law in the country to ensure that none could hurt religious sentiments of others and demean religions to avoid any further sectarian violence, reports New Age. Islami Andolan Bangladesh amir (chief) Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim spoke in a press conference at the party central office at Paltan in Dhaka city. He condemned the attacks on Hindus as well as the police firing that killed agitating people who took to streets to protest ‘demeaning of their religion’. Bangladesh does not have a blasphemy law and, therefore, people from all the religions here feel helpless when their religions are dishonoured, he said.
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October - 23 
Police arrested 12 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), from Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District on October 23, reports New Age. Police arrested them on charge of their ill-motive to commit subversive a
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Police arrested 12 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), from Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District on October 23, reports New Age. Police arrested them on charge of their ill-motive to commit subversive activities and conspiracies against the Government in Rajshahi city. Police also seized books, banners for procession, member collection forms and donation collection books from their possession.
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October - 23 
The former United States (US) special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said the US was losing the war to the Taliban so it chose peace negotiations as an alternative, reports Tolo News on October 24. Zalmay Khalilzad in an inter
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The former United States (US) special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said the US was losing the war to the Taliban so it chose peace negotiations as an alternative, reports Tolo News on October 24. Zalmay Khalilzad in an interview with CBS said that the US military tried many times to strengthen its position on the battleground, but it failed. “The negotiation was a result of--based on the judgment that we weren’t winning the war and therefore time was not on our side and better to make a deal sooner than later.”
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October - 23 
Unknown men killed the former chief of police for Police District 1 (PD1) of Gardiz city, Ezzatullah Arian, in Gardiz, reports the Twitter handle of Etilaatroz on October 24. This news was confirmed by Khaliq Yar Ahmadzai the head of information and
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Unknown men killed the former chief of police for Police District 1 (PD1) of Gardiz city, Ezzatullah Arian, in Gardiz, reports the Twitter handle of Etilaatroz on October 24. This news was confirmed by Khaliq Yar Ahmadzai the head of information and culture of Paktia.
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October - 23 
The Islamic Emirate denied claims by the former United States (US) special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad who voiced concerns over the presence of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on October 24. Zalmay Khalilzad, in a
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The Islamic Emirate denied claims by the former United States (US) special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad who voiced concerns over the presence of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on October 24. Zalmay Khalilzad, in an interview with CBS, said, “The reports that I have seen indicate that (leader of Al-Qaeda) could be in Afghanistan or adjacent territory, I don’t know whether the Taliban knows it or not.” He also said that the US was monitoring the commitments of the Islamic Emirate regarding terrorism. The deputy minister of information and culture Zabiullah Mujahid denied Khalilzad’s remarks, saying, “No, I don’t see such a danger; someone like that does not exist here and we haven’t received the information on such a level”.
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October - 23 
Two civilians were killed in a roadside bombing targeting a Taliban vehicle in Jalalabad, Provincial capital of Nangarhar on October 23, reports Ariana News.
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Two civilians were killed in a roadside bombing targeting a Taliban vehicle in Jalalabad, Provincial capital of Nangarhar on October 23, reports Ariana News.
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October - 23 
Two dead bodies of persons suspected to have been executed were recovered in Sayyaf Familo area of Police District 6 (PD6) of Jalalabad city, Provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports the Twitter handle of Etilaatroz on October 24.
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Two dead bodies of persons suspected to have been executed were recovered in Sayyaf Familo area of Police District 6 (PD6) of Jalalabad city, Provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports the Twitter handle of Etilaatroz on October 24.
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October - 24 
A youth, identified as Shahid Aijaz from Anantnag District, was killed in "cross firing" between Security Forces (SFs) and militants near a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Babapora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Oc
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A youth, identified as Shahid Aijaz from Anantnag District, was killed in "cross firing" between Security Forces (SFs) and militants near a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Babapora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police official said that Shahid was killed in "cross firing after a CRPF party retaliated a militant attack in the area".
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October - 24 
On October 24, one Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) militant and an over ground worker (OGW) were arrested from Tekkang village of Mon District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On October 24, one Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) militant and an over ground worker (OGW) were arrested from Tekkang village of Mon District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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October - 24 
On October 24, three Kuki National Front – Nehlun (KNF-N) militants involved in indiscriminate firing at B Gamnom village were arrested from Imphal West District of Manipur, reports E Pao. The three militants identified as Seigoulun Singsit, Henminlu
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On October 24, three Kuki National Front – Nehlun (KNF-N) militants involved in indiscriminate firing at B Gamnom village were arrested from Imphal West District of Manipur, reports E Pao. The three militants identified as Seigoulun Singsit, Henminlun Misao alias Kevin and Hentinseh Singsit revealed that along with three other militants under the command of self - style ‘chairman’ James Kipgen and ‘vice chairman’ Mangsat Haokip of KNF-N opened indiscriminate firing at the residences of B Gamnom village of Kangpokpi District on October 12 at around 11.30 am killing three civilians. The militants were also involved in kidnapping, extortion of money from general public and looting the vehicles plying along the Imphal Dimapur road. One 9mm Pistol loaded with a magazine with five 9mm ammunition and another one .32 pistol, and a loaded magazine was recovered from the militants during the search operation.
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October - 24 
One Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant under detention for fourteen years was killed while three security personnel injured in a gunfight between militants and SFs in the woods Bhata Durrian in Mendhar area of Poonch District on October 24, rep
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One Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant under detention for fourteen years was killed while three security personnel injured in a gunfight between militants and SFs in the woods Bhata Durrian in Mendhar area of Poonch District on October 24, reports Greater Kashmir. An official said Zia Mustafa, a resident of Rawalakot, lodged in high security Kot Bhalwal jail since 2003, was shifted to Mendhar on 14 days' Police remand in connection with FIR 107/2021 registered in Gursai Police Station related to the encounter in Bhata Dhurian Nar Khas forests in which four Army soldiers including a JCO were killed on October 14. Zia was reportedly taken to a militant hideout after investigation "revealed his links" to the hiding militants in the area. He was reportedly injured along with the three SFs personnel in the encounter that ensued between militants and SFs. "During searches in late noon hours, the militant was found lying dead and his body has now been retrieved, " official added.
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Federal Government on October 24 released more than 350 activists of the banned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), besides announcing that the cases against others would be withdrawn by Wednesday (October 27), reports Dawn. The Government also assure
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Federal Government on October 24 released more than 350 activists of the banned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), besides announcing that the cases against others would be withdrawn by Wednesday (October 27), reports Dawn. The Government also assured the TLP leaders of reviewing the Fourth Schedule list containing their names and working on a plan to release their jailed chief Saad Rizvi, announced Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed. Another round of talks with the TLP held at the Ministry of Interior in Islamabad on October 25 morning (today), according to Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed who said the protesters had agreed not to march towards the capital and stay at Muridke, some 33 kilometres from Lahore, till October 27.
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October - 24 
A Police constable was shot dead by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in the vicinity of Cantt Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 24, reports ARY News. Police said constable, identified as Ikramullah, w
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A Police constable was shot dead by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in the vicinity of Cantt Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 24, reports ARY News. Police said constable, identified as Ikramullah, was gunned down when he was returned to his home after duty time. The attackers had also taken the AK-47 rifle and motorcycle of the slain cop while fleeing from the scene.
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October - 24 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli on October 24 urged other leaders, except leader Madhav Kumar Nepal, to return to the party, reports Khabarhub. Oli, who reached his home District of Jhapa, said th
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli on October 24 urged other leaders, except leader Madhav Kumar Nepal, to return to the party, reports Khabarhub. Oli, who reached his home District of Jhapa, said the party would not allow leader Nepal to join the CPN-UML again. “All leaders can return to the party except Madhav Nepal. I urge our old friends to return by cutting through the illusion. However, CPN-UML will not take criminal elements like Madhav Nepal, again,” Oli said. Oli also remarked that he was surprised to see people following Madhav Nepal. “I am surprised to see that people were following Madhav Nepal. I wonder what did they see?”
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October - 24 
Police on October 24 arrested six people from Bagherpara upazila in Jessore District for their suspected involvement in the crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports New Age. The arrestees are Abul Hossain Biswas, Hossain Ali
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Police on October 24 arrested six people from Bagherpara upazila in Jessore District for their suspected involvement in the crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports New Age. The arrestees are Abul Hossain Biswas, Hossain Ali, Abu Bakkar, Lutfar Rahman, Khoibar Rahman and Nur Islam. Later, they were handed over to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), said Bagharpara Police Station Officer-in-Charge Firoz Uddin. A case was filed against the six in 2017. After an investigation, the tribunal issued a warrant for their arrest on October 21.
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October - 24 
Police on October 24 arrested two activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Sadullapur in Gaibandha District for their direct involvement in assault, vandalism and arson attack on homes, shops and temple
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Police on October 24 arrested two activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Sadullapur in Gaibandha District for their direct involvement in assault, vandalism and arson attack on homes, shops and temples belonging to members of the Hindu community in Pirganj upazila of Rangpur District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestees identified as Mamun Mondol and Umar Farooq. Pirganj police officer-in-charge (OC) Suresh Chandra said “The accused had taken part in the violence directly. They were identified through video footage recorded of the incident on the night of October 17.
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October - 24 
In an interview on October 24, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader M.A. Sumanthiran said that Government’s attitude towards people of North and East must change, reports The Sunday Morning. “There can be no middle ground”, Sumanthiran maintained whi
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In an interview on October 24, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader M.A. Sumanthiran said that Government’s attitude towards people of North and East must change, reports The Sunday Morning. “There can be no middle ground”, Sumanthiran maintained whilst speaking about the 13th amendment. He highlighted that the Rajapaksa regime had previously provided repeated assurances on the “implementation 13th Amendment in full and also going beyond it so as to achieve meaningful devolution”. However, since the end of the war, they have reneged on these commitments.
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October - 24 
Four Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants were killed in a clash with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) forces in Police District 8 (PD8) of Herat city, the provincial capital of Heart Province, reports Ariana News. Also, two Taliban
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Four Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) militants were killed in a clash with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) forces in Police District 8 (PD8) of Herat city, the provincial capital of Heart Province, reports Ariana News. Also, two Taliban forces were injured in the clash.
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October - 25 
On October 25, a drug dealer was killed during an exchange of fire between Karbi Anglong Police and drug traffickers in Purna Lahorijan area of Bokajan adjacent to Assam-Nagaland border in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. Arou
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On October 25, a drug dealer was killed during an exchange of fire between Karbi Anglong Police and drug traffickers in Purna Lahorijan area of Bokajan adjacent to Assam-Nagaland border in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. Around fifty soap cases with 626 gm heroin and a 7.65 mm pistol with 20 live ammunitions was recovered from the encounter site. Further search operation has been launched to apprehend the other drug traffickers.
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October - 25 
A man from Godhra, in Gujarat's Panchmahal District was arrested in connection with the Indian Navy espionage case in a joint operation carried out by the Counter Intelligence Cell of Andhra Pradesh Police and Gujarat Police, on October 25, reports N
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A man from Godhra, in Gujarat's Panchmahal District was arrested in connection with the Indian Navy espionage case in a joint operation carried out by the Counter Intelligence Cell of Andhra Pradesh Police and Gujarat Police, on October 25, reports NDTV. Altaf Hussain Harun Ghanchi was arrested from Godhra's Mohmmadi Mohalla, an official said. Before the arrest, the Police carried out raids at five-six different localities in Godhra on the same day and detained a few suspects, seizing and examining mobile phones, SIM cards and other gadgets, a Panchmahal Police release informed. Investigation revealed a few Navy personnel came in contact with Pakistani agents through social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp, among others, and some of them shared classified information for which money was deposited in their bank accounts through Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Indian associates who had business interests in Pakistan.
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October - 25 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah militant surrendered on October 25 at Khonsa Town of Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah militant surrendered on October 25 at Khonsa Town of Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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October - 25 
A wanted drug peddler and ‘deputy kilonser’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), RK Hopingson, was arrested on October 25 from Nonoi of Nagaon District, reports The Northeast Today. During a gunfight after Police interce
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A wanted drug peddler and ‘deputy kilonser’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), RK Hopingson, was arrested on October 25 from Nonoi of Nagaon District, reports The Northeast Today. During a gunfight after Police intercepted his car, the NSCN-IM militant was injured and then arrested. Around 303 gm of heroin worth around INR 2,00,00,000 was seized from Hopingson who allegedly smuggled drugs through peddlers across the Northeastern states. During interrogation, he revealed that he was involved in drug trade since 2012 and was transporting drugs from Dimapur to Nagaon.
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October - 25 
Lijesh alias Ramu (37), a senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), surrendered before Police Chief Aravind Sukumar without arms in Wayanad District of Kerala on October 25, reports The Hindu. Ashok Yadav, Inspector General o
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Lijesh alias Ramu (37), a senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), surrendered before Police Chief Aravind Sukumar without arms in Wayanad District of Kerala on October 25, reports The Hindu. Ashok Yadav, Inspector General of Police (IGP), North Zone, said, “Lijesh is the first Maoist cadre to surrender in the State after the Surrender and Rehabilitation scheme announced by the State Government in 2018.” Lijesh, a native of Amarakkuni near Pulpally, in the district, said he joined the militant group seven years ago while working at a ginger plantation in Karnataka along with his parents. He claimed that he was the ‘deputy commander’ of the Kabani Dalam (armed squad) of the Western Ghats Special Zone Committee (WGSZC) of the CPI-Maoist and had worked for the organisation in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. “I surrendered before the police after realising that there was no point in continuing in the militant group,” Lijesh said. He is married to Rema (name changed) who is still a member of the extremist group.
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October - 25 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Delhi on October 25 sentenced four Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM) terrorists to imprisonment of over a decade in the Jammu Kashmir Affectees Relief Trust (JKART) case, and for conspiring to commit terror activitie
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Delhi on October 25 sentenced four Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM) terrorists to imprisonment of over a decade in the Jammu Kashmir Affectees Relief Trust (JKART) case, and for conspiring to commit terror activities in India and wage war against the Government of India (GoI), reports Daily Excelsior. Two of the terrorists, Md Shafi Shah and Muzaffar Ahmad Dar have been sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment, while the other two, Talib Lali and Mushtaq Ahmad Lone have been sentenced to imprisonment for 10 years. The Special NIA Judge Praveen Singh passed a judgement against Mohd Shafi Shah alias Doctor, Talib Lali, Muzzafar Ahmad Dar and Mushtaq Ahmad Lone under various charges dealing with criminal conspiracy, waging war against the country, under provisions of UAPA.
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October - 25 
The Anti-Terrorists Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) arrested four terror suspects from the New Delhi-Sealdah Rajdhani from Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhya (PDDU) Junction in Chandauli District on October 25, reports uniindia.com. The suspects were travel
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The Anti-Terrorists Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) arrested four terror suspects from the New Delhi-Sealdah Rajdhani from Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhya (PDDU) Junction in Chandauli District on October 25, reports uniindia.com. The suspects were traveling on berth number 25, 26, 27 and 28 of B-1 coach of the train. The suspects got an e-ticket from New Delhi to Sealdah. The ATS officials, however, so far have not shared any details of the operation. Sources identified the accused as Bapi Raj, Pintu Raj, Mithun Mandal and Ronnie Pal. The four suspects are said to be Bangladeshi nationals and had links with some terror modules recently neutralised by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police and the UP ATS.
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October - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee has called a Bandh (general shutdown strike) on October 27 in protest against what it termed as “fake encounter” killing of three of its cadres at Tekulagudem forest area in Mulugu Dist
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee has called a Bandh (general shutdown strike) on October 27 in protest against what it termed as “fake encounter” killing of three of its cadres at Tekulagudem forest area in Mulugu District of Telangana on October 25 morning, reports The Hindu. In a statement, official ‘spokesman’ of the CPI-Maoist State committee Jagan alleged that three Maoists – Naroti Dhamal, ‘area committee member’ (ACM) of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, Sodi Ramal and P Badhru, Maoist cadres from Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh, were killed in a “fake encounter” in Tekulagudem forest area. He charged the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) dispensation in the State with unleashing "brutal repression" against revolutionaries as part of the Centre’s “Operation Samadhan offensive.”
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October - 25 
Three top leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police party of Greyhounds under the jurisdiction of the Peruru Police Station in Wazedu Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mulugu Distric
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Three top leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police party of Greyhounds under the jurisdiction of the Peruru Police Station in Wazedu Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mulugu District of Telangana early on October 25 (today), reports Telangana Today. Eturunagaram, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Gaush Alam said that they had been trying to identify the slain Maoists. Since the Police have recovered one Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) and two AK-47 guns from the slain Maoists, it is suspected that 'divisional committee member’ (DCM) cadre or above cadre Maoists suspected to be belonging to the military platoon led by Madvi Hidma alias Hidmalu alias Santhosh had been killed in the encounter.
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October - 25 
Unidentified militants on October 25-evening lobbed a grenade towards Security Forces (SFs) in Kakapora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that militants hurled a grenade towards Police Station in
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Unidentified militants on October 25-evening lobbed a grenade towards Security Forces (SFs) in Kakapora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that militants hurled a grenade towards Police Station in Kakapora, however, it exploded outside. However, there was no loss of life or injury in the attack.
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October - 25 
On October 25, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid maintained that the Federal Government has decided to unfreeze the bank accounts of seminaries associated with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan, rep
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On October 25, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid maintained that the Federal Government has decided to unfreeze the bank accounts of seminaries associated with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan, reports Daily Times. While talking with the media, the Federal Minister said that the accounts were being activated as of now, naming the ongoing dialogue with the banned outfit “good”. Speaking about the dialogue process, the Interior Minister said he was chairing the meetings of the negotiating committee at the “insistence” of TLP chief Saad Rizvi. “Talks were still being held with the negotiating committee, and negotiations continued today as well,” he added.
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October - 25 
Unidentified assailants on October 25 killed a Policeman, identified as Ehsanullah, on Mundan road of Bannu town (Bannu District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. Police said that the unidentified assailants opened fire on Ehsanullah when he
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Unidentified assailants on October 25 killed a Policeman, identified as Ehsanullah, on Mundan road of Bannu town (Bannu District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. Police said that the unidentified assailants opened fire on Ehsanullah when he was returning to his home after performing duties.
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October - 25 
Different socio-political-cultural and religious organisations on October 25 demanded Government steps for cancelling the constitutional provision giving Islam the status as state religion and stopping recurrence of sectarian attacks affecting commun
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Different socio-political-cultural and religious organisations on October 25 demanded Government steps for cancelling the constitutional provision giving Islam the status as state religion and stopping recurrence of sectarian attacks affecting communal harmony in the country, reports New Age. They also demanded a ban on religion-based politics, among others, at discussions and rallies organised in the capital protesting at the recent attacks on Hindus in different places across the country. Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, Jasad, a partner of the Awami League-led alliance, organised the roundtable at the National Press Club on the issue of recent sectarian attacks on Hindus and role of state and political parties. Chairing the discussion, Jasad president Hasanul Haq Inu called on the Awami League government to drop Islam as state religion from the constitution to stop sectarian attacks on Hindus. Workers Party politburo member Sushanta Das said that the state should be ruled following the ideals of the war of independence of 1971. Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council central leader Kazal Debnath alleged that Bangladesh lost it secular character when Islam as state religion was kept in the constitution.
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October - 25 
On October 25, unidentified gunmen shot dead a religious scholar, Mufti Saeedullah Saheel, in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Pajhwok.
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On October 25, unidentified gunmen shot dead a religious scholar, Mufti Saeedullah Saheel, in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Pajhwok.
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October - 25 
At least 13 persons, including seven children and three women and Taliban forces each, were killed in clashes between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Police District 15 (PD15) of Herat city in Herat Pr
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At least 13 persons, including seven children and three women and Taliban forces each, were killed in clashes between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Police District 15 (PD15) of Herat city in Herat Province, reports Tolo News. With these reported killings the total number of persons killed in the incident rose to 17. Earlier, SATP has reported the killing of four IS-KP militants in the incident.
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October - 25 
On October 25, Interim Defense Minister Mullah Mohammed Yaqoob announced the formation of new armed forces, reports Arab News. He said the ministry intended to create a national and independent army, with ground and airspace capabilities to “defend t
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On October 25, Interim Defense Minister Mullah Mohammed Yaqoob announced the formation of new armed forces, reports Arab News. He said the ministry intended to create a national and independent army, with ground and airspace capabilities to “defend the country with high values,” and would try to equip it with modern weapons.
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October - 25 
One civilian and security personnel of the Taliban were injured in two near-simultaneous blasts on a vehicle of Taiban in PD8 of Jalalabad city on October 25, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Pajhwok.
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One civilian and security personnel of the Taliban were injured in two near-simultaneous blasts on a vehicle of Taiban in PD8 of Jalalabad city on October 25, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Pajhwok.
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October - 26 
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on October 26, held a dialogue with his Kyrgyz counterpart Lieutenant General Marat Imankulov where they discussed the regional security environment with a special reference to Afghanistan, reports
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India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on October 26, held a dialogue with his Kyrgyz counterpart Lieutenant General Marat Imankulov where they discussed the regional security environment with a special reference to Afghanistan, reports Hindustan Times. The two sides discussed the Afghanistan issue in the wake of the Taliban’s takeover, and the visitor was in consonance with the Indian perspective on stabilisation of the war-torn country through a government in Kabul that has enough representation of women and minorities like Tajik, Uzbek and Hazara communities. The two sides were on the same page on the Afghanistan issue and shared similar views. India and Kyrgyzstan also agreed upon steps to enhance bilateral security cooperation between the relevant bodies, including in the areas of counter-terrorism, combating radicalisation, narcotics control and defence cooperation, according to people familiar with the matter.
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October - 26 
On October 26, a self-styled ‘area commander’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) identified as Mineshwar Dihingia aka Pilot was arrested from Kaupatoni village in Mahadevpur of Namsai District in Arunachal Pradesh, report
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On October 26, a self-styled ‘area commander’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) identified as Mineshwar Dihingia aka Pilot was arrested from Kaupatoni village in Mahadevpur of Namsai District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. During a search operation, a .38 pistol with one magazine and five live rounds from the possession of Mineshwar Dihingia who is believed to be involved in various extortion cases in the district.
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October - 26 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the Police near a nallah in Fatehpora area of Anantnag District on October 26, reports Kashmir Observer. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) neutralised the IED.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the Police near a nallah in Fatehpora area of Anantnag District on October 26, reports Kashmir Observer. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) neutralised the IED.
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October - 26 
On October 26, one Ashudin Islam was arrested in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket from Banderdewa in Papum Pare of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Sentinel. 40 bundles of fake Indian currency notes of denomination INR 500 having face value of I
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On October 26, one Ashudin Islam was arrested in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket from Banderdewa in Papum Pare of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Sentinel. 40 bundles of fake Indian currency notes of denomination INR 500 having face value of INR 20,00,000 from his possession. According to Police sources, Ashudin Islam was arrested when he arrived at Banderdewa along with one Rashidul Islam and Ramzan Ali to hand over the fake currency to a lady in exchange of INR 6,00,000 original currency. Though the other two escaped, Ashudin was arrested.
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October - 26 
Six civilians, including a woman, were injured in a grenade attack by terrorists upon the Army convoy near bus stand in Sumbal area of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir on October 26, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 10:20 am, terrorists hurl
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Six civilians, including a woman, were injured in a grenade attack by terrorists upon the Army convoy near bus stand in Sumbal area of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir on October 26, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 10:20 am, terrorists hurled a grenade upon the Army convoy near bus stand Sumbal which missed the target and exploded on road side,” a Police official said. The explosion caused injuries to six civilians, official added.
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October - 26 
The Security Forces (SFs) on October 26 recovered arms and ammunition during search operation at Bhata Dhurian Nar forests of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. As per a Police spokesman, the recovery includes an Ak-47
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The Security Forces (SFs) on October 26 recovered arms and ammunition during search operation at Bhata Dhurian Nar forests of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. As per a Police spokesman, the recovery includes an Ak-47 with magazine, 29 AK rounds, two grenades, as many detonators besides four biscuit packets, sling, socks, T-shirt full sleeves, a jacket, blankets, tiffins, two pair of shoes and one single shoe and two syringes.
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October - 26 
At least four Policemen were shot dead when unidentified assailants sprayed their vehicle with bullets in Lakki town of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of October 26, reports Dawn. According to Police officials, the Policeme
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At least four Policemen were shot dead when unidentified assailants sprayed their vehicle with bullets in Lakki town of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of October 26, reports Dawn. According to Police officials, the Policemen were patrolling in a van near a local hotel, located around six kilometres off Lakki town when unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle waylaid them and opened fire. As a result, the four Policemen in the vehicle died on the spot.
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October - 26 
Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said on October 26 that the Government had "no reservations" on any of the demands put forward by the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban (TLP), except for the shutting down of the French embassy and expulsion of the Fren
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Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said on October 26 that the Government had "no reservations" on any of the demands put forward by the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban (TLP), except for the shutting down of the French embassy and expulsion of the French ambassador over blasphemous caricatures of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), reports Dawn. The Minister, who was addressing the media in Islamabad after a meeting of the country's civil and military leadership, said there was agreement on all issues discussed with the TLP and it was decided that their demands pertaining to the French embassy and ambassador could not be accepted. "You all can see what our economic situation is and France is leading Europe. All European countries are supporting France," he said. Shutting down the French embassy here would affect Pakistan's relations with other European countries, he explained. He reiterated that the Government and TLP had reached an agreement on all other issues, while the latter had given a deadline for November 2 for the acceptance of this one demand.
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October - 26 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants after they demanded extortion money from businessmen in Islamabad on October 26, reports Samaa TV. The militants were trying to extort money from busine
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants after they demanded extortion money from businessmen in Islamabad on October 26, reports Samaa TV. The militants were trying to extort money from businesses and educational institutes, a senior CTD official said. One of the arrested militants is a former TTP ‘commander’ from Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A CTD spokesperson said the militants sent letters to businessmen and owners of educational institutes, demanding large sums of money. They demanded a total of PKR 300 million in ten letters written to different people, the spokesperson added.
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October - 26 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal talking to the media persons at Hariwan, Sarlahi District on October 26 slammed Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sh
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal talking to the media persons at Hariwan, Sarlahi District on October 26 slammed Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli, reports The Himalayan Times. Nepal held that Oli's arrogance and totalitarianism had eclipsed the sun and they had revolted from the CPN-UML to defend federal republicanism and the constitution. Nepal argued that they had saved the parliamentary system and federal democratic republic from Oli's totalitarianism. Noting that the constitution had given no prerogative to the Prime Minister to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR), Nepal held that no Prime Minister could dissolve the House prematurely at his whim.
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October - 26 
An extraordinary gazette notification was issued on October 26 by the President forming a Presidential Task Force for ‘One Country, One Law’ chaired by Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, reports Daily Mirror.
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An extraordinary gazette notification was issued on October 26 by the President forming a Presidential Task Force for ‘One Country, One Law’ chaired by Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, reports Daily Mirror. The gazette notification (2251/30) was issued by virtue of the powers vested in the President. 13 members including Ven. Gnanasara Thera, Prof. Dayananda Banda Esquire, Prof. Shanthinandana Wijesinghe, Prof. Sumedha Siriwardana, N.G. Sujeewa Panditharathna, Iresh Senevirathne, Attorney at Law Sanjaya Marambe, Attorney at Law Eranda Navarathna, Pani Wewala, Moulavi Mohomad of Ulama Council, Galle, Mohomad Inthikab Lecturer, Kaleel Rahuman and Azeez Nizardeen were appinted as the members of the Task Force. The President appointed Ven. Gnanasara Thera as the Chairman of the aforesaid Task Force and President's Senior Assistant Secretary Jeevanthie Senanayake as the Secretary of the said Task Force. The President authorizes the Presidential Task Force to make such inquiries and issue such instructions as required for the purpose of executing the tasks so entrusted. Furthermore, the President directed the Task Force members to submit reports to him at least once a month and submit the final report on or before February 28, 2022.
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October - 26 
Afghanistan’s acting minister of information and culture Khairullah Khairkhwa assured the region not to be threatened by Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) from their soil and said that their fighters are way stronger and serious when it comes
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Afghanistan’s acting minister of information and culture Khairullah Khairkhwa assured the region not to be threatened by Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) from their soil and said that their fighters are way stronger and serious when it comes to suppressing the group, reports Khamma News on October 27. Afghanistan’s acting minister of information and culture Khairullah Khairkhwa said that they will eliminate not only ISI-KP but any group who wants to insecure the region.
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October - 26 
Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar assured China, during the two-day meetings with the Chinese delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, that Afghan territory will never be used against any country, reports Tolo News on October 27. Also, the
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Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar assured China, during the two-day meetings with the Chinese delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, that Afghan territory will never be used against any country, reports Tolo News on October 27. Also, the Chinese delegation in return pledged to not interfere in Afghanistan’s affairs. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was also part of the delegation.
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October - 26 
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hosain Amir Abdulahian in his talks with Pakistani Foreign Minister Mahmood Qureshi said that the Taliban should include all ethnic groups in their cabinet, reports Khamma News on October 27. Minister Hosain Amir Abdulahian sa
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Hosain Amir Abdulahian in his talks with Pakistani Foreign Minister Mahmood Qureshi said that the Taliban should include all ethnic groups in their cabinet, reports Khamma News on October 27. Minister Hosain Amir Abdulahian said that they are in contact with all stakeholders in Afghanistan and added that they are following affairs in the country. The Iranian foreign minister acknowledged that his country will continue providing humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan as it prevents mass displacement and immigration.
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October - 26 
Taliban on October 26 announced it is to form new armed forces for the country including soldiers from the previous regime’s military, reports Arab News. Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said, “Army is a priority and urgent need of the country.
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Taliban on October 26 announced it is to form new armed forces for the country including soldiers from the previous regime’s military, reports Arab News. Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said, “Army is a priority and urgent need of the country. The Islamic emirate would work on forming an empowered army that would be responsible for protecting Afghans and would have the ability to defend the peace of Afghanistan at any cost.” “This army would be formed from new forces and also those forces who served the Afghanistan National Army. We would work together to form a powerful army from both forces that are serving and have served Afghanistan,” Mujahid added.
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October - 26 
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl on October 26, while appearing before the Senate Armed Forces committee, said that the United States (US) intelligence community has assessed that Daesh in Afghanistan could have the capability to attac
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Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl on October 26, while appearing before the Senate Armed Forces committee, said that the United States (US) intelligence community has assessed that Daesh in Afghanistan could have the capability to attack the US in as little as six months, and has the intention to do so, reports Arab News.
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October - 27 
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) bus services were partially disrupted in Bhadrachalam Agency during the bandh (general shut down strike) observed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee on October 2
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The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) bus services were partially disrupted in Bhadrachalam Agency during the bandh (general shut down strike) observed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee on October 27, in protest against the encounter in Tekulagudem forest area in Telangana on October 12, in which three Maoists were killed, reports The Hindu. The inter-District bus services between Bhadrachalam and Venkatapuram in Mulugu District were hit as the authorities suspended three buses on this route on October 27 as a precautionary measure, sources said. Barring a few, all other bus services remained unaffected. Police sources claimed that the bandh failed to evoke any response in the entire District. However, the Police continued their synergised anti-Maoist operations along the inter-State border with Chhattisgarh in coordination with their counterparts of the neighbouring State, sources said. Police maintained a hawk-eyed vigil on forest routes and ferry points along the Godavari River course in Bhadrachalam and Manuguru Police sub-divisions as part of the stepped-up vigil in the aftermath of the Tekulagudem incident.
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October - 27 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna, Bihar on August 27, convicted 10 people in connection with the October 27, 2013 serial blasts that left six dead and scores injured at the venue here of a political rally of Prime Minister
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna, Bihar on August 27, convicted 10 people in connection with the October 27, 2013 serial blasts that left six dead and scores injured at the venue here of a political rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was then the Chief Minister of Gujarat, reports Zee News. Special NIA judge Gurvinder Mehrotra, who passed the order, also acquitted one of the accused for want of evidence. Those who were pronounced guilty are Imtiaz Ansari, Mujibullah, Haider Ali, Firoz Aslam, Omar Ansari, Iftekhar, Ahmed Husain, Umair Siddiqui and Azharuddin.
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October - 27 
Israel is cooperating with India in fighting terrorism and extremism and "we have to make terrorism disappear," Israel's newly-appointed envoy to India Naor Gilon has said, sify.com reports on October 28. "Terrorism is a sickness hitting our region e
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Israel is cooperating with India in fighting terrorism and extremism and "we have to make terrorism disappear," Israel's newly-appointed envoy to India Naor Gilon has said, sify.com reports on October 28. "Terrorism is a sickness hitting our region especially but around the world, extremism is really bad. Israel is unfortunately big victim like India. We have developed our methods and its capabilities in fighting terrorism and we are very happy to share it with countries in general and India in particular and we do share it and we do work together. We have to make terrorism disappear, people have to talk to each other not to kill each other," he said.
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October - 27 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 27 conducted searches at 17 locations in seven Districts of J&K in the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA carried out these searches in the Anantnag, Kulgam, Gand
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 27 conducted searches at 17 locations in seven Districts of J&K in the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA carried out these searches in the Anantnag, Kulgam, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Budgam, Kishtwar and Jammu Districts of J&K. The case was registered by NIA on February 5 in connection with separatist and secessionist activities of JeI, an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act even after its proscription on February 28, 2019. “The members of the organisation have been collecting funds domestically and abroad which are being used for violent and secessionist activities,” said the NIA.
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October - 27 
On October 27, a militant belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Arunachal Times. The militant identified as Dowang Wangsa, a self-styled ‘sergeant
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On October 27, a militant belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Arunachal Times. The militant identified as Dowang Wangsa, a self-styled ‘sergeant’ was allegedly involved in planning ambush on security forces in Sanliam village of the district on 21 October, 2020. A pistol and ammunition was recovered from his possession.
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October - 27 
The Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Suhar Kanju (31), from Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand, from Ennore in Chennai District of Tamil Nadu on October 27, reports The Hindu. Kanju is a member of a Maoist te
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The Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Suhar Kanju (31), from Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand, from Ennore in Chennai District of Tamil Nadu on October 27, reports The Hindu. Kanju is a member of a Maoist team and was involved in more than a dozen offences. The Hazaribagh District Police zeroed in on his whereabouts and tipped off the local Police. On the orders of Deputy Commissioner, Madhavaram, E. Sundaravathanam, a special team was deployed in Ennore to trace him. Police said he was staying and working in an under-construction apartment of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, opposite the Ennore Thermal Power Station, for the past six months. Kanju was arrested and brought to the Ennore Police Station, and no weapon was seized from him. The Jharkhand Police have been informed, a senior Police officer said.
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October - 27 
To maximise network connectivity in inaccessible areas, Department of Telecom (DoT) has sanctioned 483 mobile towers with 4G features to be set up by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in nine Districts of Odisha, reports The New Indian Express on O
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To maximise network connectivity in inaccessible areas, Department of Telecom (DoT) has sanctioned 483 mobile towers with 4G features to be set up by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in nine Districts of Odisha, reports The New Indian Express on October 28. This was based on the recommendations of the State Government under Left Wing Extremist (LWE) phase-II project with financial support of the Government of India, said head of Odisha Licensed Service Area (LSA) BK Nayak in a media conference at Koraput on October 27. Funds to the tune of INR 4.22 billion would be allotted from Universal Service Organisation Fund (USOF) for this purpose. Around 256 mobile towers have already been installed by USOF in 22 Districts in the State. Malkangiri, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) turf, gets the top priority as 128 towers have been allotted to the southernmost District. Another 85 is allocated to Koraput, 33 to Rayagada, 22 for Nabarangpur, six each for Kandhamal and Kalahandi, 49 for Nuapada and two each for Bargarh and Boudh.
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October - 27 
A letter seen by Dawn showed that the Punjab Government has approved the requisition of paramilitary force Rangers under Section 4(2) of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997 read with Article 147 of the Constitution. According to the letter, Pakistan R
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A letter seen by Dawn showed that the Punjab Government has approved the requisition of paramilitary force Rangers under Section 4(2) of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997 read with Article 147 of the Constitution. According to the letter, Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) have been entrusted powers in terms of Section 4(3)(i) of ATA within Punjab to prevent the commission of terrorist acts and scheduled offences under ATA, to exercise powers of police officers provided in the Code of Criminal Procedure, read with Section 5 of ATA for a period of 60 days.
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October - 27 
At least four Policemen were killed and over 253 injured as thousands of workers of the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) clashed with law-enforcement personnel near Sadhoke in Gujranwala District of Punjab on October 27, reports Dawn. Poli
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At least four Policemen were killed and over 253 injured as thousands of workers of the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) clashed with law-enforcement personnel near Sadhoke in Gujranwala District of Punjab on October 27, reports Dawn. Police said the clashes were triggered after they tried to block the TLP activists' march towards Islamabad. Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar tweeted that the four Police personnel were killed due to firing by TLP workers, adding that 253 others had been injured in the violence. Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said 70 Police personnel had been injured, of whom eight were in critical condition. A Punjab Police spokesman said “TLP activists used SMG, AK 47 and pistols to target police officials as the result of which several officials were martyred.” The TLP claimed that several of their activists had also been killed or wounded.
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October - 27 
Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on October 27 categorically said that the proscribed TLP will not be allowed to challenge the writ of the state and will be treated as a "militant" group and not a religious party, reports Dawn. Addressing
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Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on October 27 categorically said that the proscribed TLP will not be allowed to challenge the writ of the state and will be treated as a "militant" group and not a religious party, reports Dawn. Addressing a press conference after a meeting of the Federal cabinet, Chaudhry said that the banned group was established in 2015 and since then, their modus operandi has been to come out on the roads and block them. "But there is a limit to the state's patience". He said that people have a right to their "ideas" but can't be allowed to take up arms if their ideas are not heard. "In today's cabinet meeting, it was decided that such activities will not be tolerated. We will not tolerate those who challenge the writ of the state," he said, adding that the Pakistani state had defeated major terrorist organisation such as al Qaeda.
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October - 27 
Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on October 27 that the Rangers were being called in to maintain law and order in Punjab for 60 days after recent clashes with the TLP, reports Dawn. Rashid said that considering the gravity of the si
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Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on October 27 that the Rangers were being called in to maintain law and order in Punjab for 60 days after recent clashes with the TLP, reports Dawn. Rashid said that considering the gravity of the situation, he was deploying Rangers under Article 147 of the Constitution (which allows the provincial government to entrust its functions to the federation) on the request of the provincial government, "just like in Karachi".
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October - 27 
The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) on October 27 said that the Pakistani authorities have not taken any solid measures to end “enforced disappearances” in Balochistan, reports The Balochistan Post. The VBMP said that we have asked the Pakist
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The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) on October 27 said that the Pakistani authorities have not taken any solid measures to end “enforced disappearances” in Balochistan, reports The Balochistan Post. The VBMP said that we have asked the Pakistani authorities to criminalize the practice and fix responsibility on the people behind these disappearances. VBMP Chairman Nasrullah Baloch said that those guilty of a crime should be legally prosecuted, and the families of the missing persons should be supported and compensated by the government. He said that the law criminalizing “enforced disappearances” in Pakistan has not been put into practice effectively.
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October - 27 
Two soldiers were killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists attempting to cross the fence along the Pak-Afghan border into Kurram District on October 27, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists from insid
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Two soldiers were killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists attempting to cross the fence along the Pak-Afghan border into Kurram District on October 27, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists from inside Afghanistan attempted to infiltrate into Pakistan in the night. The dead soldiers were identified as 24-year-old Lance Naik Asad, a resident of Kurram, and 21-year-old Sepoy Asif, a resident of Lakki Marwat.
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October - 27 
Hasanul Haq Inu, chief of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, a party of ruling 14-party alliance and also chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Ministry speaking to the reporters at Satkhira Circuit House on October 2
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Hasanul Haq Inu, chief of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, a party of ruling 14-party alliance and also chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Ministry speaking to the reporters at Satkhira Circuit House on October 27 said that the Digital Security Act (DSA) should be amended to stop abuse of the law, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “The Digital Security Act has to be revised, so that mainstream media journalists can be protected from misuse of the law. A digital space has been created due to the advancement of information and communication technology. This digital space is now under attack from communal forces and cyber criminals; women are being harassed. Ensuring cyber security is a key task to protect human rights. But it (DSA) is being abused. It should be revised to prevent abuse.”
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October - 27 
Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar on October 27 said that the Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018 aimed at ensuring people’s cyber security was being misused in some cases, reports New Age. Addressing a dialogue with Bangladesh Secreta
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Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar on October 27 said that the Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018 aimed at ensuring people’s cyber security was being misused in some cases, reports New Age. Addressing a dialogue with Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum at the Media Centre in the secretariat, the Minister said that the misuse of the DSA would decrease if the law enforcement agencies give proper attention to the issue. ‘Digitalisation would bring in danger if we cannot ensure security everywhere, such as the security of financial transactions,’ Jabbar said. He said that the Digital Security Act, 2018, was enacted to ensure the security of the people as the use of internet had increased. ‘But the law is being misused in some cases,’ he added.
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October - 27 
A coordination meeting between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and the media was held at the Media Center of the IEA, led by Mullah Khairullah Khairkhah, Acting Minister of Information and Culture on October 27, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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A coordination meeting between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and the media was held at the Media Center of the IEA, led by Mullah Khairullah Khairkhah, Acting Minister of Information and Culture on October 27, reports Bakhtar News Agency. At the meeting, which was attended by a number of spokespersons of the IEA and journalists, the Acting Minister of Information and Culture called for joint cooperation between the spokespersons of the IEA and the media. Mullah Khairullah Khairkhah said that the policy of the IEA is to protect the media and journalists. According to Khairkhah, the weakening of the media is in fact the weakening of the Ministry of Information and Culture. Khairkhah added that the media should reflect the facts in accordance with the principle of neutrality and in the national interest of the country, and also stressed the need for joint meetings.
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October - 27 
Acting Defense Minister, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, in his first appearance in public, on October 27 said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is facing serious challenges which need to be addressed, reports Ariana News. Addressing an e
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Acting Defense Minister, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, in his first appearance in public, on October 27 said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is facing serious challenges which need to be addressed, reports Ariana News. Addressing an event at the Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan 400 bed Military hospital in Kabul, Mullah Yaqoob said Afghans have suffered for 40 years. “These serious problems have been ongoing for many years. There are problems. There is chaos, everything is not good,” said Mullah Yaqoob.
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October - 27 
On October 27, the dead bodies of five Hazaras was recovered in Qarabagh District of Ghazni Province, reports Pars Today. The deceased originally hailed from Jaghori District of Ghazni Province.
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On October 27, the dead bodies of five Hazaras was recovered in Qarabagh District of Ghazni Province, reports Pars Today. The deceased originally hailed from Jaghori District of Ghazni Province.
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October - 27 
On October 27, unknown gunmen killed a person identified as Zain Ullah in PD 5 of Jalalabad city, reports the Twitter handle of Shamshad News.
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On October 27, unknown gunmen killed a person identified as Zain Ullah in PD 5 of Jalalabad city, reports the Twitter handle of Shamshad News.
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October - 27 
The former US special envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad said the Afghan elites’ selfishness led to the failure of political transformation, reports Tolo News on October 28. Talking to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Khalilzad sa
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The former US special envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad said the Afghan elites’ selfishness led to the failure of political transformation, reports Tolo News on October 28. Talking to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Khalilzad said the corruption and selfishness of the Afghan elites caused Afghanistan to not transform politically, despite the ‘golden’ opportunity provided. We did not transform the politics to have an enlightened national interest focused on elites serving their people. They became very selfish, self-centered, corrupt and failed in that mission” he said.
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October - 28 
Against the backdrop of a spike in activities of terror groups in Afghanistan, India and the US have jointly called on the Taliban to ensure that Afghan soil is never used again to threaten or attack any country, shelter terrorists, or plan terror a
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Against the backdrop of a spike in activities of terror groups in Afghanistan, India and the US have jointly called on the Taliban to ensure that Afghan soil is never used again to threaten or attack any country, shelter terrorists, or plan terror attacks, Hindustan Times reports on October 29. A joint statement issued after a meeting of the US-India counterterrorism joint working group and the bilateral designations dialogue said both countries are committed to close consultations on developments in Afghanistan and potential terror threats from Afghan territory. The development comes against the backdrop of reports of fighters of Islamic State (IS), al-Qaeda and several Pakistan-based terror groups regrouping on Afghan soil after the takeover of the country by the Taliban on August 15.
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October - 28 
A terrorist was, involved in killing of Bihar labourers, killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in Cherdari area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 28 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. According to the Police, the terrorist has
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A terrorist was, involved in killing of Bihar labourers, killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in Cherdari area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 28 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. According to the Police, the terrorist has been identified as Javed Ah Wani of Kulgam District. He assisted terrorist Gulzar, who was killed on October 20, in the killing of 2 labourers from Bihar in Wanpoh. He was on a mission to target one shopkeeper in Baramulla, stated the Police. One pistol, one loaded magazine and one Pakistan grenade was recovered from the possession of slain terrorist.
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October - 28 
On October 28, three militants of Nikki Sumi-led faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-NS) were arrested for allegedly involved in blank firing in four different locations in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports News 18.
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On October 28, three militants of Nikki Sumi-led faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-NS) were arrested for allegedly involved in blank firing in four different locations in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports News 18. According to Police sources, a complaint was registered in West police station regarding blank firing at three different locations – Nepali Basti, Residency Colony and Notun Bosti in between 1.25 am to 1.38 am. Later, that day, another incident of firing was reported at Landmark Colony. Based on the information and CCTV footage, a search operation was launched and a suspected vehicle carrying the three militants was apprehended. The three militants were identified as Nikato Pilot Sumi, supervisor of the Ceasefire Supervisory Board and kilonser (minister), Awang Konyak, self-styled ‘sergeant major’, and Wahkoi Konyak, self-styled ‘sergeant major’. HK 33 rifle, two magazines of HK 33 rifle, one Italy-made 7.65mm pistol, one magazine of 7.65mm pistol, one magazine of 9mm pistol, 117 live rounds of HK 33 rifle, 17 live rounds of 7.65mm pistol, six empty cases of HK 33 rifle, two empty cases of 7.65 mm pistol, one rifle sling, one knife and INR 1,82,700 in cash were recovered from them.
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October - 28 
Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who participated in a rally against the mining project in Etapalli Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 28, reports The Times of Indi
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who participated in a rally against the mining project in Etapalli Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 28, reports The Times of India. Villagers had organised a rally to protest against the Surjagarh mining project in Etapalli on Tuesday, a release stated, adding, Gadchiroli Police had received a tip-off that some Maoists had joined the rally, following which some plain-clothes personnel of the special operation squad were deployed to arrest the ultras. The Police arrested action team member Muda Masa Zohi (32) and ‘Jan Militia’ member Mainu Dorpeti during the rally. According to the Police, Zohi is a resident of Gorgutta village, which is located in limits of the highly sensitive armed outpost (AOP) Gatta Jambia, and was allegedly involved in three encounters over the last two years, and was recruited in Gatta Local Organization Squad (LOS) of CPI-Maoist as a party member. Dorpeti, a resident of Bodmeta in Etapalli, had allegedly killed a man on September 18 and was also involved in an attack at AOP Gatta Jambia in May 11, the release added, stating that the arrested cadres had a reward of INR 200,000 each on their heads.
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October - 28 
SFs on October 28 (today) detained three more locals for allegedly sheltering the militants in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. With the detention of the three persons including two brothers hailing from Bhatta Durrian area of Mendhar tehsil
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SFs on October 28 (today) detained three more locals for allegedly sheltering the militants in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. With the detention of the three persons including two brothers hailing from Bhatta Durrian area of Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit), a total of 20 locals, including some women, have been detained during the operation.
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October - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at four locations in Bihar on October 28 in the case of recovery of arms and ammunitions from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operatives in Jehanabad District of Bihar, reports l
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at four locations in Bihar on October 28 in the case of recovery of arms and ammunitions from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operatives in Jehanabad District of Bihar, reports latestly.com. NIA carried out searches at four places in Danapur and Chainpur in Patna District in Bihar. Searches conducted included the house and workshop of the accused and his associates. During the searches multiple parts of hand grenades, live rounds of ammunition, incriminating documents, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, and digital devices have been seized, said the NIA. The NIA registered the case on June 17 this year in connection with the recovery of arms and ammunition and other incriminating materials as well as documents from CPI-Maoist operative Parshu Ram Singh, a resident of Jehanabad in Bihar. The investigation has revealed that the accused had linkages with top Maoist leaders and was abetting the banned organization by providing hand grenades, explosives, and other arms and ammunition for the furtherance of terrorist activities in Bihar, Jharkhand and other States.
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October - 28 
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah who was in Jammu and Kashmir on October 28 told officials to focus on ‘ending militancy’ or ‘take transfer’, reports News18. According to the report, Shah warned officials after a detailed review of the security situ
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The Union Home Minister Amit Shah who was in Jammu and Kashmir on October 28 told officials to focus on ‘ending militancy’ or ‘take transfer’, reports News18. According to the report, Shah warned officials after a detailed review of the security situation in J&K during his maiden visit to the valley since the Centre’s Article 370 move in 2019. “Don’t bother about welfare… that we will see (if) you work on finishing militancy. We have zero-tolerance for militancy in the valley,” a senior J&K officer quoted Shah as saying.
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October - 28 
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on October 28 barred TV channels and all other media outlets from covering any activity of the proscribed outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reports Geo TV. An official notification issued
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Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on October 28 barred TV channels and all other media outlets from covering any activity of the proscribed outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reports Geo TV. An official notification issued by the PEMRA said that the restriction has been imposed under the Electronic Media (Programmes and Advertisements) Code of Conduct, 2015, which prohibits covering proscribed organisations. "Ministry of Interior had declared the TLP as a proscribed organisation for being engaged in act of terrorism [...]" on April 15, 2021, read the statement. According to the statement, all satellite TV channels, FM radio stations and distribution services networks (cable TV operators and Internet Protocol television) have been directed to stop disseminating information about the proscribed outfit.
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October - 28 
National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on October 28 said the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) had crossed the red line and exhausted the state’s patience and it should be mindful of the fact that there would be “No armed militias of any sort
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National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on October 28 said the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) had crossed the red line and exhausted the state’s patience and it should be mindful of the fact that there would be “No armed militias of any sort in our country”, reports Daily Times. Dr Moeed clarified that for all individuals and groups who think they could challenge the writ of the Pakistani state, “do not test the proposition.” “As the basic principle of national security, the state will never shy away from protecting each and every citizen from any form of violence,” he underscored. The NSA said that the proscribed organisation’s protestors had martyred policemen, destroyed public property, and continued to cause massive public disruption. He warned that law would take its course for each one of them adding, “and terrorists will be treated like terrorists with no leniency.”
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October - 28 
Punjab’s Home Department on October 28 deployed the paramilitary Rangers in eight Districts of the province, reports Daily Times. The Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) were deployed for two months in Punjab, sources at the provincial home department said. Ra
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Punjab’s Home Department on October 28 deployed the paramilitary Rangers in eight Districts of the province, reports Daily Times. The Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) were deployed for two months in Punjab, sources at the provincial home department said. Rangers personnel have been posted in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Gujrat and Faisalabad Districts.
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October - 28 
Saad Rizvi, chief of the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), on October 28 joined the negotiations between the group and the Government, reports Samaa TV. Saad, who has been incarcerated at the Kot Lakhpat prison, was brought to an undisclos
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Saad Rizvi, chief of the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), on October 28 joined the negotiations between the group and the Government, reports Samaa TV. Saad, who has been incarcerated at the Kot Lakhpat prison, was brought to an undisclosed location to take part in the negotiations, a TLP spokesperson claimed. Another round, the fourth to be exact, of negotiations between the TLP and Government have begun in Islamabad, another party spokesperson revealed. “Our primary demand from the first day has been the expulsion of the French ambassador,” a TLP spokesperson said. “The government has always used power to snatch our constitutional and legal rights. Protests are the beauty of democracy.” Meanwhile, the protesters reached Chanda Qila, a few kilometers from Gujranwala in Punjab. To stop them, a number of trucks and containers have been parked on the Sarai Alamgir GT Road. The Chenab Bridge in Gujarat has been completely closed for traffic, while all routes from Gujarat to Lahore have been closed.
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October - 28 
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been adjourned till November 15 after Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) lawmakers obstructed the meeting at the federal Parliament building in New Baneshwor on October 28
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The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been adjourned till November 15 after Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) lawmakers obstructed the meeting at the federal Parliament building in New Baneshwor on October 28 as well, reports Khabarhub. The next meeting will be held at 1 pm on November 15. As soon as the meeting of the HoR commenced today, CPN-UML lawmakers obstructed the meeting by chanting slogans against Speaker Agni Sapkota. The CPN-UML lawmakers picketed the well of the lower house shortly after Speaker Sapkota commenced the meeting proceedings. They have announced that the protests will continue until the lawmakers recommended for dismissal by the party are present in Parliament.
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40 religious minority organisations under the banner of Sammilita Sanatan Parishad on October 29 organised a protest rally in front of the Bangladesh National Museum in Dhaka city demanding that the Government should ensure exemplary punishments for
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40 religious minority organisations under the banner of Sammilita Sanatan Parishad on October 29 organised a protest rally in front of the Bangladesh National Museum in Dhaka city demanding that the Government should ensure exemplary punishments for the perpetrators of the attack on the Hindus at the soonest possible time through judicial inquiry, reports New Age. Speakers at the protest rally demanded the resignation of the Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen for his derogatory comments on recent sectarian attacks on the Hindus and termed the Minister as ‘mad’. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on October 28 said that it was unfortunate that some over enthusiastic media and individuals are spreading cooked-up stories of deaths and rapes after the attacks on religious minorities primarily to embarrass the Sheikh Hasina Government. Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajote, Bangladesh Brahman Sangsad, Matua Mahasangha, Bangladesh Hindu Parishad, Bangladesh Sanatan Kallyan Jote, Hindu Heritage Foundation, Sanatan Oikya Parishad, Bangladesh Hindu Kallyan Foundation, Bhakta Sangha, Biswa Hindu Parishad and others expressed solidarity at the event.
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October - 28 
The High Court (HC) on October 28 ordered the magistrates in six Districts to conduct separate judicial inquiries into the communal attacks on Hindu temples and Durga Puja venues carried out from October 13-18, reports Dhaka Tribune. Hearing a writ p
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The High Court (HC) on October 28 ordered the magistrates in six Districts to conduct separate judicial inquiries into the communal attacks on Hindu temples and Durga Puja venues carried out from October 13-18, reports Dhaka Tribune. Hearing a writ petition, the bench of Justice Mozibur Rahman Miah and Justice Mohamad Kamrul Hossain Mollah ordered the chief metropolitan magistrates and the chief judicial magistrates of Comilla, Feni, Noakhali, Chittagong, Chandpur and Rangpur to submit their reports within 60 days. The court also issued a rule asking the local administrations to explain in four weeks why their inaction and failure to protect Hindu citizens and their properties in the districts during the festival should not be declared illegal. Barrister Jyotimoy Barua stood for the petitioners and Attorney General AM Amin Uddin represented the state.
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October - 28 
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on October 28 said that the Government will definitely fulfil its duty towards the victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks, reports Ada Derana. The premier made these comments during a ceremony held at St Lucia’s
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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on October 28 said that the Government will definitely fulfil its duty towards the victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks, reports Ada Derana. The premier made these comments during a ceremony held at St Lucia’s Cathedral, Kotahena launching the first phase of the project providing houses to the people affected by the blast at the St. Anthony’s Shrine Kochchikade. Rajapaksa said that there may have been certain delays on their part, however assured that they are ready to make that commitment for the people affected by the 2019 suicide bombings. The Prime Minister said that the Government is aware of the predicament faced by the people and families affected by terrorism.
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October - 28 
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) on October 28 urged the Government to immediately rescind the relevant Gazette notification to appoint a Presidential Task Force (PTF) mandated to implement the ‘One Country, One Law’ concept, chaired by Ven.
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The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) on October 28 urged the Government to immediately rescind the relevant Gazette notification to appoint a Presidential Task Force (PTF) mandated to implement the ‘One Country, One Law’ concept, chaired by Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, reports Daily Mirror. Issuing a statement, the CPA stated that it was deeply shocked and disturbed by the appointment of the latest PTF mandated to implement the ‘One Country, One Law’ concept, including the drafting of a law to give effect to it, headed by Gnanasara Thero. The CPA noted that Gnanasara Thero is an unapologetic champion of ethno-nationalist rhetoric and hate speech against the Muslim community in particular, with no known action taken to independently investigate or hold him to account. Moreover, the Thero was convicted for contempt court for his unruly behaviour in the Homagama Magistrate Court when he intimidated the Magistrate and insulted a State Counsel, a sign of his complete disregard for the rule of law in Sri Lanka. In another blow to the rule of law, the Thero was granted a Presidential Pardon in 2019, a move challenged by CPA in the Supreme Court.
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On October 28, unidentified gunmen killed a religious scholar and Imam of a mosque in the Kaldar area of Khaybar District of Faryab Province, reports the Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times.
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On October 28, unidentified gunmen killed a religious scholar and Imam of a mosque in the Kaldar area of Khaybar District of Faryab Province, reports the Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times.
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October - 29 
On October 29, around 10 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at Churaibari under the Bazaricherra Police outpost along the Assam-Tripura border in Karimganj District of Assam, report Northeast Now. The 10 Bangladeshis identified as Sohail Ahmed, Abd
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On October 29, around 10 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at Churaibari under the Bazaricherra Police outpost along the Assam-Tripura border in Karimganj District of Assam, report Northeast Now. The 10 Bangladeshis identified as Sohail Ahmed, Abdul Gafur, Najma Begum, Sofira Akhtar, Alia Begum, Fatima Akhta, Rajesh Sheikh, Asabul Sheikh, Sanaullah Ankhi and Kawsar Hussain who had unlawfully entered Dharmanagar in Tripura were arrested during routine check-ups of vehicles on three different occasions. The illegal immigrants revealed that they work in various cities in South India and had entered Tripura with the help of a linkman. The linkman Bidhan Chandra Das has also been arrested for helping them to enter India illegally.
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October - 29 
Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Eknath Shinde has received a threat letter suspected to have been sent by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), a senior Police official said on October 29, reports The New Indian Express. The Police official, att
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Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Eknath Shinde has received a threat letter suspected to have been sent by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), a senior Police official said on October 29, reports The New Indian Express. The Police official, attached to the Thane Police Commissionerate, said the Urban Development Minister received the threat letter 10 to 15 days back. Shinde, a Shiv Sena leader, is also the guardian minister of Thane and Gadchiroli Districts. The Police official said the letter warns that the minister, a resident of Thane city, and his family members will have to pay a "heavy price" for the State Government's actions against Naxals [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]. He said the letter has the CPI-Maoist, a banned outfit of Naxals, written on it. An offence under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 506 (criminal intimidation) has been registered at the Wagle Estate Police Station in Thane District against unidentified persons, the Police official said.
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October - 29 
The Delhi Police has arrested a commander of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Dhaula Kuan area in Delhi on October 29, reports latestly.com. The arrestee identified
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The Delhi Police has arrested a commander of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Dhaula Kuan area in Delhi on October 29, reports latestly.com. The arrestee identified as Anurag Ram alias Anurag Sadlohar alias Dhalbir, had been evading arrest after escaping from a lock-up inside Jashpur District court in Chhattisgarh, Police said. Ram was an active member of the PLFI and was wanted in several cases. He was hiding at the border area of Punjab and Haryana for the last seven years, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rajesh Deo said. During interrogation, Ram disclosed that in 2012, he came in contact with PLFI members, and got hold of firearms and started extorting money. He had rivalry with some of his villagers and had also fired at a man in his village, Police said. On February 26, 2013, Ram along with his associates entered the house of a businessman and demanded INR 200,000, the DCP said. He was arrested in Jharkhand. Since he was wanted in cases registered in Jashpur, he was brought there on remand. On May 26, 2014, 23 under trial prisoners (UTPs) had been brought to the Jashpur District court from District Jail for proceedings and were kept in the court lock-up there, Deo said. Ram along with three other accused had escaped from custody, Police added.
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October - 29 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 29 (Today) conducted raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. It could not be immediately ascertained in which case these raids are being carried out. The offi
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 29 (Today) conducted raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. It could not be immediately ascertained in which case these raids are being carried out. The officials, however, said raids by NIA officials with the assistance of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were carried in several Districts of J&K.
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October - 29 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 29 conducted raids at various place in Jammu and Kashmir and arrested two persons, reports Greater Kashmir. “Today (29.10.2021), NIA conducted searches at eight locations in Srinagar, Sopore and Bara
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 29 conducted raids at various place in Jammu and Kashmir and arrested two persons, reports Greater Kashmir. “Today (29.10.2021), NIA conducted searches at eight locations in Srinagar, Sopore and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir and arrested two more accused persons Amir Ahmad Gojri R/o Srinagar and Saddat Amin @ Syed Arhan R/o Sopore in RC-29/2021/NIA/DLI”, NIA said in a statement. The case NIA said relates to conspiracy for undertaking violent terrorist acts in J&K and other major cities, by cadres of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al Badr and their affiliates such as The Resistance Front (TRF), People Against Fascist Forces (PAFF) etc.
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October - 29 
The National Investigation Agency on October 29, filed a supplementary charge sheet with a special court against a suspected operative of the al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) in a case of conspiracy for propagating activities of the proscri
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The National Investigation Agency on October 29, filed a supplementary charge sheet with a special court against a suspected operative of the al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) in a case of conspiracy for propagating activities of the proscribed terror group in India, reports Times Now. Abu Sufiyan of West Bengal’s Murshidabad District was charged under relevant sections of the Explosives Substance Act. The case was first registered in September 2020 against an individual named Murshid Hasan and a few other members of the AQIS module that was active in Delhi, West Bengal and Kerala. They were suspectedly in an advanced stage of chalking out a conspiracy to carry out terror attacks in several parts of the country, the NIA official said.
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October - 29 
Two cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested during a raid in the border forest areas in Chaibasa under Chakradharpur Police Station in the West Singhbhum
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Two cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested during a raid in the border forest areas in Chaibasa under Chakradharpur Police Station in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on October 29, and later sent them to jail, reports The Avenue Mail. Deputy superintendent of police (DSP), Dilip Khalko said that Superintendent of Police (SP), Chaibasa got secret information that Roi Kadulna alias Sukhram Dasta, the ‘area commander’ of banned PLFI Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] organization has been roaming in the forest of Chaibasa and the border area of Khunti District. A joint team of Chaibasa District Force, Khunti District Force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 94th Battalion was formed and during the raid, two persons were arrested from the forest in the border area of Chaibasa and Khunti Districts. The arrested duo identified as Badiya Bhegra (20), resident of Tapkara under Ronhe Police Station limits in Khunti District, and Milu Kandulna (27), resident of Kendke village of Bandgaon Police Station area in West Singhbhum District, were active members of the banned PLFI Naxalite organization. One country-made pistol, 11 live cartridges, six PLFI pamphlets, one PLFI donation receipt, one mobile phone and one Covid-19 vaccination leaflet have been seized from both the Naxalites.
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October - 29 
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing on launched an operation against the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) social media accounts, reports Daily Times. A statement issued by the FIA said that 12 people were arrested d
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The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing on launched an operation against the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) social media accounts, reports Daily Times. A statement issued by the FIA said that 12 people were arrested during the crackdown in Lahore, Faisalabad, Nankana Sahab, Islamabad, and other cities of Punjab. According to the statement, arrested individuals were involved in uploading hate-inciting material and doctored images on the internet through the proscribed organisation’s social media handles. Those arrested were identified as Shahzeb Nazeer, Naeem, Ayub, Muhammad Hussain, Muhammad Hassan, Ghulam Shabbir, and Hamza Sheikh, among others.
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October - 29 
The proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) resumed its march from Gujranwala on October 29, with thousands of activists travelling in cars, buses and on foot continuing their journey towards Islamabad, reports Daily Times. Participants of the pr
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The proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) resumed its march from Gujranwala on October 29, with thousands of activists travelling in cars, buses and on foot continuing their journey towards Islamabad, reports Daily Times. Participants of the protest march spent the night near the General Bus Stand on the Grand Trunk Road and resumed their rally in the morning, despite Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed's October 28-night warning to the TLP to call off its march or face "consequences". The rally, which comprises around 5,000 participants, reached the Gujrat-Chenab toll plaza after stopping at Rahwali to offer Friday prayers. A heavy police contingent was deployed at the toll plaza.
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October - 29 
Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of Police on October 29 arrested five cadres of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam from Dhaka city and Keraniganj of Dhaka District in Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Mohamad Mithu
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Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of Police on October 29 arrested five cadres of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam from Dhaka city and Keraniganj of Dhaka District in Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Mohamad Mithun Rahman alias Mithu (29), Sakib Al Hasan (19), Mohammad Abdus Shukur Sohagh (21), Mohammad Jaber (25) and Mohamad Omar Faruque (19). The arrestees were communicating through end-to-end encrypted messing app to spread their ideology, sharing their plan of subversive activities, Aslam Khan, special superintendent (Media) of ATU, said. Besides, they used to upload extremism provoking content from books and literature online, he added.
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October - 29 
Counter-Terrorism Investigation Department (CTID) summoned Tamil community activist Kanagasabai Vimalathas, over his social media posts relating to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Tamil Guardian on October 30. The Mullaitivu base
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Counter-Terrorism Investigation Department (CTID) summoned Tamil community activist Kanagasabai Vimalathas, over his social media posts relating to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Tamil Guardian on October 30. The Mullaitivu based activist, was interrogated for over four hours in Vavuniya District in relation to his posts on social networking sites such as Facebook, Whatsapp and Viber and was also questioned over his social activism organisation.
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October - 29 
On October 29, The Islamic Emirate reiterated that it had completed all conditions for recognition by the international community, reports Tolo News. “The Islamic Emirate expects the regional and world countries to engage with the Afghans and recogn
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On October 29, The Islamic Emirate reiterated that it had completed all conditions for recognition by the international community, reports Tolo News. “The Islamic Emirate expects the regional and world countries to engage with the Afghans and recognize the current government under the leadership of the Islamic Emirate,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate. “Therefore, the Islamic Emirate would be able to responsibly engage in (resolving) the problems and challenges with the world,” added Bilal Karimi. The Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson had recently said that the “Taliban” should fulfill the expectations of the international community for recognition.
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October - 29 
At least two people were killed and ten others were injured after members allegedly belonging to local Taliban forces opened fire on a gathering at a wedding party in Marghondai village of Surkroad District in Nangarhar Province on October 29, report
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At least two people were killed and ten others were injured after members allegedly belonging to local Taliban forces opened fire on a gathering at a wedding party in Marghondai village of Surkroad District in Nangarhar Province on October 29, reports Tolo News. According to the family, the forces belonged to a local checkpoint. “I told them that they are young--let them play the music-- but they dragged me back and opened fire, some of the boys were wounded and two others were killed,” said Noor Hazrat, a family member of the victims.
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October - 29 
On October 29, at least two women were killed and four other passengers were injured after their car was blown up by a landmine in Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province, reports Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times.
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On October 29, at least two women were killed and four other passengers were injured after their car was blown up by a landmine in Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province, reports Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times.
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October - 29 
On October 29, unidentified gunmen killed a person near the 40-meter road in PD4 of Jalalabad city, reports the Facebook page of Shinwari Kara News.
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On October 29, unidentified gunmen killed a person near the 40-meter road in PD4 of Jalalabad city, reports the Facebook page of Shinwari Kara News.
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October - 29 
On October 29, unidentified gunmen killed a well-known football player, Hamid Sultani, on Mashwani Street in Herat city of Herat Province, reports Twitter handle of Shamshad News.
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On October 29, unidentified gunmen killed a well-known football player, Hamid Sultani, on Mashwani Street in Herat city of Herat Province, reports Twitter handle of Shamshad News.
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October - 29 
Unidentified gunmen attacked and injured, Ali Reza Sharifi, a local cameraman for the Iran Radio and Television, in the Haji Nowruz crossroads in Kabul city of Kabul Province on October 29, reports Pars Today.
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Unidentified gunmen attacked and injured, Ali Reza Sharifi, a local cameraman for the Iran Radio and Television, in the Haji Nowruz crossroads in Kabul city of Kabul Province on October 29, reports Pars Today.
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October - 30 
A national risk assessment is currently under way in which central agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), have been tasked with evaluating sectors that are vulnerable to money laundering and terror financing, The Times of India reports
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A national risk assessment is currently under way in which central agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), have been tasked with evaluating sectors that are vulnerable to money laundering and terror financing, The Times of India reports on October 31. The exercise has begun just ahead of the India’s mutual evaluation of the FATF, the Paris-based inter-governmental body that had recently retained Pakistan on its ‘Grey List’ following its noncompliance in taking actions against banned terrorist outfits and UN-designated terrorists, denying them access to its financial institutions and banks. India’s own FATF assessment has been pending since 2019 and postponed twice. An internal assessment earlier had found lack of convictions in a large number of cases related to money laundering. Following this, the government had asked the ED and CBI among other agencies to file chargesheets in a time bound manner and ensure convictions in cases where prosecution complaints have been filled.
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October - 30 
Sukar Oraon, a dreaded cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was allegedly shot dead by cadres of his organization at Lawadag village under Ghaghra Police Station in G
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Sukar Oraon, a dreaded cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was allegedly shot dead by cadres of his organization at Lawadag village under Ghaghra Police Station in Gumla District of Jharkhand on October 30 night, reports The Pioneer. The bullet-ridden body of Oraon was found in his bed under a tree where he was sleeping. JJMP cadres had set up a temporary camp in the forest area of Lawadag. His body was recovered after Gumla Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manish Chandra Lal and Gumla circle inspector SN Mandal reached the village on October 31 morning. Police recovered around a dozen spent cartridges, INR 3,200 cash. It seems that he was shot dead either by INSAS [Indian Small Arms System] assault rifle or AK 47. There were seven bullet injuries on his body. Police also recovered his mobile phone and other things from the camp. Sources in the Police said that Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] was probably killed by his men following a dispute over the distribution of ‘levy’ (extortion money). Oraon was active in Gumla District for the past nine years and he had expanded the base of JJMP in the District. But he is said to be never shared ‘levy’ money with his team.
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October - 30 
Two Army personnel, including lieutenant, killed in landmines explosion near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kalal area of Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir on October 30, reports Daily Excelsior. The landmines explosion took p
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Two Army personnel, including lieutenant, killed in landmines explosion near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kalal area of Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir on October 30, reports Daily Excelsior. The landmines explosion took place in Kalal area when an army column was on patrol duty as part of measures to check infiltration of terrorists from across the border.
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October - 30 
Two sympathisers of Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested and 13 walkie-talkie sets seized from their possession in Chatra District of Jharkhand on October 30,
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Two sympathisers of Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested and 13 walkie-talkie sets seized from their possession in Chatra District of Jharkhand on October 30, reports republicworld.com. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Simaria, Ashok Priyadarshi arrested two courier-cum-supporter of Akraman Ganju, a ‘regional committee member’ of the outfit from Jojbari village under Lawalong Police Station, Superintendent of Police (SP), Rakesh Ranjan said. The arrested Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] supporters were carrying 13 walkie-talkie sets of different companies which were seized, the SP said.
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October - 30 
Fourteen Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, one of them allegedly involved in an attack wherein 25 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in 2017, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 30, reports republicw
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Fourteen Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, one of them allegedly involved in an attack wherein 25 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in 2017, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 30, reports republicworld.com. The cadres turned themselves in before Police officials in Dantewada town, located around 400 kilometres from the State capital Raipur, saying they were impressed by the Police's rehabilitation drive 'Lon Varratu' and disappointed with “hollow” Maoist ideology, Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said. Out of the 14 ultras who surrendered, Sanna Markam (21), who was active as a Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member of Maoists, was allegedly involved in the Burkapal Maoist ambush in neighbouring Sukma District wherein 25 SF personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed in 2017, he said, adding that Markam was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. The other surrendered ultras were active as ‘jan militia members’ and allegedly involved in incidents of damaging roads, planting explosives and putting up Maoist banners and posters, he said.
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October - 30 
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is planning to carry out terror attacks in India during the upcoming festive season, according to top sources in the security establishment who added that planning for the same is at an ‘advanced’ stage, T
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Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is planning to carry out terror attacks in India during the upcoming festive season, according to top sources in the security establishment who added that planning for the same is at an ‘advanced’ stage, The New Indian Express reports on October 31. According to a source, “The planning involves men, material and finance. An alert has been issued. Security has been upgraded particularly at government installations.” As per intelligence inputs, terrorists plan to target religious gatherings, temples, right-wing congregations and crowded places. “Prominent bridges, railway tracks, power grids, defence installations and airports are also possible targets, said a source.
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October - 30 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two more persons in connection with its ongoing probe into a terrorism conspiracy case in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), officials said on October 31, reports Daily Excelsior. The fresh arrests take to 25 th
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two more persons in connection with its ongoing probe into a terrorism conspiracy case in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), officials said on October 31, reports Daily Excelsior. The fresh arrests take to 25 the number of persons arrested from different parts of J&K in connection with the case in nearly three weeks. Ishfaq Ahmad Wani of Srinagar and Umar Bhat of Sopore in Baramulla District were arrested during searches by the NIA on October 30, a spokesperson of the agency said. The NIA registered the case on October 10 with regard to a conspiracy to undertake violent terrorist acts in J&K and other major cities by cadres of terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al Badr and their affiliates such as the Resistance Front (TRF) and the People Against Fascist Forces (PAFF).
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October - 30 
Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said on October 30 that a 12-member committee has been formed to play the negotiator's role between the Government and the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reports Geo TV. S
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Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said on October 30 that a 12-member committee has been formed to play the negotiator's role between the Government and the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reports Geo TV. Speaking to the media after attending a meeting of the state officials and religious scholars belonging to the Barelvi school of thought — with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair — Qadri said that the committee is in talks with the Government as well as the leaders of the TLP. The Minister Qadri said religious leaders from across the country met the Prime Minister and expressed the resolve to wrap up the matter peacefully.
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October - 30 
Police launched a major ‘preventive operation’ across the Lahore city, the provincial capital of Punjab and arrested 250 activists and workers of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) amid intelligence reports that they might take to the streets afte
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Police launched a major ‘preventive operation’ across the Lahore city, the provincial capital of Punjab and arrested 250 activists and workers of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) amid intelligence reports that they might take to the streets after Friday prayers, reports Dawn. Most of the arrests were made from Chungi Amar Sidhu / Shangai Chowk area in Cantonment division, the second hub of the TLP after Yateem Khana Chowk. All the six divisional Superintendents of Police (SPs) deployed force in their respective jurisdiction following reports from civil intelligence agencies that TLP activists might launch “another movement” from Lahore, their stronghold.
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October - 30 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 30 shot dead two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Spinwam area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports ARY News. The
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 30 shot dead two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Spinwam area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports ARY News. The terrorists, identified as Lal Marjan alias Yasir and Zar-e-Qayum alias Zargay, were associated with TTP ‘commander’ Aleem Khan Khushali group.
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October - 30 
The CTD arrested four terrorists, having contacts with al Qaeda and Daesh, during an IBO in Khyber District, reports Daily Times. The arrested terrorists were planning to launch a major terrorist strike in Peshawar, the provincial capital of IBO and
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The CTD arrested four terrorists, having contacts with al Qaeda and Daesh, during an IBO in Khyber District, reports Daily Times. The arrested terrorists were planning to launch a major terrorist strike in Peshawar, the provincial capital of IBO and its surrounding areas. A cache of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists.
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October - 30 
Home Minister Balkrishna Khand during a press meet organised at the Ministry on October 30 said talks with Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) were continuous, reports The Himalayan Times. Minister Khand reiterat
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Home Minister Balkrishna Khand during a press meet organised at the Ministry on October 30 said talks with Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) were continuous, reports The Himalayan Times. Minister Khand reiterated that the Government was committed to ensuring durable peace in the country by concluding the peace process through continuous dialogue and discussion with all political parties. It was informed at the press meet that homework was under way to withdraw the cases filed against leaders/ cadres of the CPN-Maoist-Chand and release them in a lawful manner. The homework is being done jointly by the Office of Attorney General, Home Ministry and Law Ministry to identify the cases and condition of the detainees, Minister Khand said, adding, "There has been agreement to discuss in a focused way to carry forward the talks."
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October - 30 
Netra Bikram Chand aka Biplav, the General Secretary of CPN-Maoist-Chand has reiterated the need of holding a referendum to decide the system of governance, reports Khabarhub on October 31. He said that system of governance should be decided by the p
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Netra Bikram Chand aka Biplav, the General Secretary of CPN-Maoist-Chand has reiterated the need of holding a referendum to decide the system of governance, reports Khabarhub on October 31. He said that system of governance should be decided by the people through a referendum — whether they want scientific socialism or a system ruled by the bourgeoisie. “If the Nepali Congress and the other parties in the government are democrats, that’s fine. We want to face the elections once,” he said. Biplav also said that the country should go for a referendum so that people would be able to decide their own fate. He further stated that he has already talked to CPN-Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” and CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli to hold a referendum.
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October - 30 
Former special envoy of the United States’ (US) to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, in an interview with FOX News, said that some conditions of the US-Taliban agreement have not materialized, reports Tolo News on October 31. Zalmay Khalilzad said the ag
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Former special envoy of the United States’ (US) to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, in an interview with FOX News, said that some conditions of the US-Taliban agreement have not materialized, reports Tolo News on October 31. Zalmay Khalilzad said the agreement that the US made was conditions-based under former President Donald Trump’s administration, but President Joe Biden selected a calendar-based withdrawal. “The Taliban have not implemented those. We want to hold the Taliban accountable for those agreements,” Zalmay Khalilzad told Fox News. He said: “I advocated that rather than disengaging, we need to press the Taliban to negotiate and reach an agreement on the implementation of the remaining parts dealing with terrorism…[and] the establishment of a broad-based government.”
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October - 30 
On October 30, the Islamic Emirate’s Supreme Leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, appeared at Hakima seminary in PD 9 of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports Tolo News. “Yesterday, (Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada) came to Hakim seminary,” sai
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On October 30, the Islamic Emirate’s Supreme Leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, appeared at Hakima seminary in PD 9 of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports Tolo News. “Yesterday, (Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada) came to Hakim seminary,” said Shiekh Sayed Ahmad, head of the seminary. “He greeted around 700 to 800 students of the seminary.” The second deputy for the Prime Minister, Abdul Salam Hanafi, said that Akhundzada stressed peace and stability in Afghanistan. No photos or videos of him were released from the scene, but a voice clip has appeared on Afghan social media.
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October - 30 
Unidentified gunmen killed a former Deputy Chief of Police for the protection of embassies based in Afghanistan, Abdullah, in the Tank Dasht Barchi area of Kabul city in Kabul Province on October 30, reports Pars Today.
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Unidentified gunmen killed a former Deputy Chief of Police for the protection of embassies based in Afghanistan, Abdullah, in the Tank Dasht Barchi area of Kabul city in Kabul Province on October 30, reports Pars Today.
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October - 31 
The month of October turned out to be the deadliest month for Jammu and Kashmir in which twenty militants, 12 security personnel besides 13 civilians lost their lives in militancy related incidents, including encounters and targeted killings, Kashmir
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The month of October turned out to be the deadliest month for Jammu and Kashmir in which twenty militants, 12 security personnel besides 13 civilians lost their lives in militancy related incidents, including encounters and targeted killings, Kashmir Observer reported on November 1. The killing of 13 civilians in a month, most of them non-locals, is the highest death toll in the last two years and the fourth-highest since 2012, reports said. The spate of targeted killings, mostly of non-locals, led to exodus of hundreds of migrant labourers and their families hailing from north India’s Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Bihar states. The killing also prompted the security agencies to beef up security apparatus across the Valley. In the last month also, 12 soldiers, including two junior commissioned officers (JCOs) were also killed in one of the longest and biggest search operations in border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch, where according to police an under-trial militant Zia Mustafa was also killed in militant firing. The month of October also proved more deadly for militants. The Army, Police and CRPF in joint operations killed 20 militants of various outfits in Srinagar, Shopian, Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Bandipora and Pulwama Districts.
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October - 31 
Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Adwal and Kunjeras villages under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh
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Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Adwal and Kunjeras villages under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 31, reports ommcomnews.com. The slain Maoists were identified as Raje Muchaki, Geeta Markam, and Jyoti alias Bhime Nuppo, who were active members of Katekalyan ‘area committee’ of Maoists, and were carrying a reward of INR 500,000 each on their heads. One 12 bore gun, two country-made revolvers, one muzzle-loading gun, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), wires, medicines, Maoist literature, and items of daily use were also recovered from the spot.
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October - 31 
Members of the negotiating team from the Government side on October 31 claimed that they had reached an ‘agreement’ with the banned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in order to end the nearly two-week-long impasse, but refused to divulge its details
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Members of the negotiating team from the Government side on October 31 claimed that they had reached an ‘agreement’ with the banned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in order to end the nearly two-week-long impasse, but refused to divulge its details, reports Dawn. “The government of Pakistan and the TLP held detailed negotiations in an environment of mutual trust and an agreement has been reached between the two sides,” announced Mufti Munibur Rehman at a press conference. He was accompanied by Government’s negotiating team members Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Mohammad Khan. Mufti Munib, who facilitated the talks along with some other religious leaders in their individual capacity, said the agreement had the backing of jailed TLP chief Saad Rizvi. Mufti Umair Al-Azhari, Allama Ghulam Abbas Faizi and Hafiz Hafeez participated in the negotiations from the TLP side, he added. He said a steering committee headed by Minister Ali Mohammad Khan also comprising Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat, the Federal Interior secretary and Punjab Home Secretary, besides TLP representatives Mufti Ghulam Ghous Baghdadi and Engineer Hafeezullah Alvi would oversee the implementation of the agreement. Some TLP representatives were present at the presser, but they kept silent.
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October - 31 
Two passers-by were killed and three security personnel injured in a bomb blast in the Cheetkan Bazaar area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on October 31, reports Dawn. Police said unidentified persons parked an explosive-laden motorbike in the Ch
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Two passers-by were killed and three security personnel injured in a bomb blast in the Cheetkan Bazaar area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on October 31, reports Dawn. Police said unidentified persons parked an explosive-laden motorbike in the Cheetkan Bazaar area which was detonated by remote control when a Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle reached there. The dead civilians were identified as Abdul Quyyam and Noorullah. A Police officer said around three kilogrammes of explosives were used in the blast.
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October - 31 
Some Security Force personnel of the former Afghan Republic Government who feared for their personal safety had joined Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP), reports Tolo News on November 1. The report sourced from Wall Street Journal said, “Some f
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Some Security Force personnel of the former Afghan Republic Government who feared for their personal safety had joined Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP), reports Tolo News on November 1. The report sourced from Wall Street Journal said, “Some former members of Afghanistan’s US-trained intelligence service and elite military units-now abandoned by their American patrons and hunted by the Taliban- have enlisted in the only force currently challenging the country’s new rulers: Islamic State”.
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October - 31 
Unidentified gunmen killed former Zabul Police Intelligence Officer, Attaullah near his house in Qalat city of Zabul Province, reports Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times on November 1.
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Unidentified gunmen killed former Zabul Police Intelligence Officer, Attaullah near his house in Qalat city of Zabul Province, reports Twitter handle of Afghanistan Times on November 1.
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*Data till , April 17, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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