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January - 1 
Amidst reports that the separatists and their sympathisers were preparing for another bout of street protests in the summer of 2011, there is little likelihood of the thinning of Security Forces in the State, Government sources said, IANS reported on
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Amidst reports that the separatists and their sympathisers were preparing for another bout of street protests in the summer of 2011, there is little likelihood of the thinning of Security Forces in the State, Government sources said, IANS reported on January 2. "There is no question of taking any chances at this stage; we will have to go by security considerations and not by the political thinking of the groups," said an unnamed senior officer who attended a meeting of the Union Home Ministry in New Delhi. "This year is going to be very crucial. The summer of 2010 and the attacks by militants on the Security Forces have reinforced our perception that Pakistan and its protégés in Jammu and Kashmir are bent upon continuing with creating trouble across the State," the officer added. "We don't want a reversal of the situation," the officer further said.
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January - 1 
Army on January 1 arrested a Pakistani national, suspected to be a guide of the militants, on the Line of Control (LoC) at MSD Post near Kanga forward area of Balakote in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District, reported Daily Excelsior. The arrestee,
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Army on January 1 arrested a Pakistani national, suspected to be a guide of the militants, on the Line of Control (LoC) at MSD Post near Kanga forward area of Balakote in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District, reported Daily Excelsior. The arrestee, identified as Mohammad Sageer, son of Sad Mohammad, a resident of Kajral Majral in Pakistan. Reports said the suspected guide was arrested soon after the Army foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of five to six militants at Kanga in the Balakote are of Doda District in the night of December 31. However, no recoveries were made from the Pakistani national.
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January - 1 
Police identifies the Maoists killed in the encounter with the Police in Jajpur District on January 1. The women Maoists are Sabitri, Baby, Sujata and Janga (12). Janga was a resident of Baligotha area of Kalinganagar. Other three are resident of Keo
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Police identifies the Maoists killed in the encounter with the Police in Jajpur District on January 1. The women Maoists are Sabitri, Baby, Sujata and Janga (12). Janga was a resident of Baligotha area of Kalinganagar. Other three are resident of Keonjhar District.
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January - 1 
The chairman of the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa was formally released from the Guwahati Central jail in Assam on January 1 at around 8.30am, according to Assam Tribune.
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The chairman of the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa was formally released from the Guwahati Central jail in Assam on January 1 at around 8.30am, according to Assam Tribune.
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January - 1 
The State is preparing for a crowd control system. "We are going to shift to non-lethal means," Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told Police officers at a meeting in Jammu last week. "The non-lethal weapons would be an asset,” he added. The P
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The State is preparing for a crowd control system. "We are going to shift to non-lethal means," Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told Police officers at a meeting in Jammu last week. "The non-lethal weapons would be an asset,” he added. The Police and paramilitary forces will be dealing with possible street protests, while the Army will be taking on militants in the hinterland. According to an unnamed senior Government official, "In the given situation, Security Forces are required in substantive numbers and any reduction will have serious repercussions." There had been a reduction of 30,000 troops in Jammu and Kashmir in 2009.
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January - 1 
Two militants belonging to the Pro-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) and a civilian were shot dead by unidentified militants on January 1 in village Mukuldang of Kokrajhar District, reports Nagaland Post. A Police
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Two militants belonging to the Pro-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) and a civilian were shot dead by unidentified militants on January 1 in village Mukuldang of Kokrajhar District, reports Nagaland Post. A Police officer said that, “The gunmen entered the village and opened indiscriminate firing on a group of people in which two NDFB-PTF and a daily wage earner were killed.” Three other locals were injured in the attack. “We are investigating into the incident and so far we have no clue,” the officer said. However, NDFB-PTF accused the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) of carrying out the attack.
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A Khasadar (a local tribal force) personnel, Raees Khan, was injured during search operation against militants in Ziarai Mountain of Landikotal in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 2, reports Daily Times. Gunship
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A Khasadar (a local tribal force) personnel, Raees Khan, was injured during search operation against militants in Ziarai Mountain of Landikotal in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 2, reports Daily Times. Gunship choppers pounded hideouts of militants in Ziarai Mountain. The search operation was started as terrorists had taken away important equipments from the towers of two cellular services providing companies from mountaintop, rendering cell phone service dysfunctional in Landikotal and its adjoining areas.
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A Sub-Inspector of Balochistan Constabulary was shot dead by unidentified assailants in his home in Zarghoon Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan.
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A Sub-Inspector of Balochistan Constabulary was shot dead by unidentified assailants in his home in Zarghoon Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan.
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Two militants were killed in an encounter after a roadside bomb went off near a Police mobile van at Samar Bagh Police Station in Timergara town in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 2, reports Dawn. Sources said that the Police were
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Two militants were killed in an encounter after a roadside bomb went off near a Police mobile van at Samar Bagh Police Station in Timergara town in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 2, reports Dawn. Sources said that the Police were on routine patrol when a roadside bomb exploded hitting the rear part of the van. Additional Station House Officer Shah Khalid, Assistant Sub-Inspector Razimand Khan and Constable Qismat Ali were injured in the blast. District Police Officer Dir Lower Mumtaz Zarin said that two militants, behind the bomb explosion, were chased and killed in an encounter with Police and local lashkar (tribal militia). A bomb, two suicide jackets, two uniforms, a battery cell and 10-yard wire were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. However, the identities of the slain militants were yet to be conformed.
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January - 1 
A meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Standing Committee (SC) concluded with few decisions on revision of responsibilities of some top party leaders, reports Nepal News. "The meeting took a few decisions on the party's org
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A meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Standing Committee (SC) concluded with few decisions on revision of responsibilities of some top party leaders, reports Nepal News. "The meeting took a few decisions on the party's organisational set-up and work division of some leaders," Maoist spokesperson Dinanath Sharma told reporters after the meeting. However, he declined to furnish the details of the meeting, citing they are waiting for the approval of the Central Committee meet slated for January 3, 2011 (today).
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January - 1 
The cadres belonging to the Limbuwan State Council (LSC) assaulted Mina Pun, a Constituent Assembly (CA) member from the Rastriya Janamorcha Party (RJP), and other party activists while they were taking part in her party’s programme at the Damak Chow
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The cadres belonging to the Limbuwan State Council (LSC) assaulted Mina Pun, a Constituent Assembly (CA) member from the Rastriya Janamorcha Party (RJP), and other party activists while they were taking part in her party’s programme at the Damak Chowk of Jhapa District on January 2, reports Himalayan Times. The CA member Pun said more than 100 Limbuwan cadres chased her and supporters of her party and seized the banner, pamphlets and other materials. ‘’They attacked us for organising a programme against federalism and warned us of dire consequences if we gave continuity to such campaigns,’’ Pun said. Admitting that his cadres had intervened in the programme, Lok Sagar Sanba, a leader of LSC, said they will not allow anyone to organise programmes against federalism.
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January - 1 
The chairman of UCPN-M Puspha Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda clarified that the party has not decided to take action disciplinary against Vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai. Speaking at a programme in Kathmnadu, Prachanda said, "The reports appearing in the
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The chairman of UCPN-M Puspha Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda clarified that the party has not decided to take action disciplinary against Vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai. Speaking at a programme in Kathmnadu, Prachanda said, "The reports appearing in the media that our party has decided to take disciplinary action against Bhattarai are false. We have not taken any decision on this regard yet." There are some issues related to Bhattarai's dissatisfaction in the party, but such issues are always common in any left-wing and the UCPN-M is not an exception to this, he explained.
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January - 1 
A militant belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Abdul Aziz (30), of village Balughata was killed by the outfit rivals in Faridpur sub-district of Pabna District on January 2, reports Da
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A militant belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Abdul Aziz (30), of village Balughata was killed by the outfit rivals in Faridpur sub-district of Pabna District on January 2, reports Daily Star. According to Police sources, outfit rivals caught him from his village and chopped and shot him to death at a field of the village. The deceased, accused in several cases, including two for murder, is a listed criminal.
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January - 2 
A ‘zonal commander’ of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Devendra Ganju, was arrested from Simeria area in Chatra District on January 2. According to Police, the
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A ‘zonal commander’ of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Devendra Ganju, was arrested from Simeria area in Chatra District on January 2. According to Police, the ‘zonal commander’ was wanted in more than 17 criminal cases and some incriminating documents were also recovered from him. The TPC is active in seven Districts of Jharkhand.
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January - 2 
A Delhi court on January 2 convicted five Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants, for waging war against the country and being involved in spreading terror, according to Daily Excelsior. Additional Sessions Judge R K Gauba held Noor Mohammad Tantre, Pervai
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A Delhi court on January 2 convicted five Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants, for waging war against the country and being involved in spreading terror, according to Daily Excelsior. Additional Sessions Judge R K Gauba held Noor Mohammad Tantre, Pervaiz Ahmed Mir, Faroz Ahmed Bhat, Atiq-uz-Zama and Raees-uz-Zama, guilty under the stringent anti-terror law Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA).They were also pronounced guilty under various Sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) relating to waging war against the country and under the Explosives Substance Act. All these five convicts were arrested by the Delhi Police on August 30-31, 2003 following an encounter.
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January - 2 
A sympathiser of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sudhir Dhawale was arrested at Wardha railway station in Wardha District on January 2.
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A sympathiser of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sudhir Dhawale was arrested at Wardha railway station in Wardha District on January 2.
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January - 2 
A total of 7,031 civilians and Security Force personnel have lost their lives due to violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the last 10 years, reported Daily Excelsior, reported on January 3. "4,812 civilians and 2,219 Security Force personnel have l
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A total of 7,031 civilians and Security Force personnel have lost their lives due to violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the last 10 years, reported Daily Excelsior, reported on January 3. "4,812 civilians and 2,219 Security Force personnel have lost their lives since 2001 to August 2010 in Jammu and Kashmir," the Union Home Ministry said in reply to a Right to Information (RTI) query. Many areas of J&K have witnessed several incidents of violence in terms of stone pelting, violent protests, encounters with armed terrorists and terror attacks in the recent past resulting in death of and injuries to civilians and security men. "Law and order is a State subject and measures are taken by the Jammu and Kashmir Government to maintain peace and public order," the Home Ministry said.
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January - 2 
Chief spokesman of Hurriyat Conference Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat on January 2 said that “our own people” killed Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, Abdul Gani Lone, and academicians like Abdul Ahad Wani has created a flutter in Kashmir, reports The Hindu. Professor
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Chief spokesman of Hurriyat Conference Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat on January 2 said that “our own people” killed Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, Abdul Gani Lone, and academicians like Abdul Ahad Wani has created a flutter in Kashmir, reports The Hindu. Professor Bhat, at a seminar organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) in Srinagar to pay tributes to one of its ideologues, Professor Wani, had said: “Lone sahib, Mirwaiz [Mohammad] Farooq, and Professor Wani were not killed by the Army or the police. They were targeted by our own people. The story is a long one, but we have to tell the truth.” He added, “If you want to free the people of Kashmir from sentimentalism bordering on insanity, you have to speak the truth. Here I am letting it out. The present movement against India was started by us killing our intellectuals.” Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, father of the Hurriyat Conference's current chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was killed by “unidentified gunmen” on May 21, 1990. Lone was killed on the same day in 2002 during the anniversary of the late Mirwaiz. Wani was killed on December 31, 1993, by unidentified assailants.
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January - 2 
Nearly half a dozen women harbourers of the militants have surfaced in Doda District following sustained questioning of arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen ‘divisional commanders’ Ghulam Nabi Sheikh alias Javaid Qureshi and Jameel Ahmed alias Nissar Qureshi,
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Nearly half a dozen women harbourers of the militants have surfaced in Doda District following sustained questioning of arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen ‘divisional commanders’ Ghulam Nabi Sheikh alias Javaid Qureshi and Jameel Ahmed alias Nissar Qureshi, reports Daily Excelsior, reported on January 3. More than 30 Over Ground Workers (OGWs) have also figured in the interrogation of the two militants, who were arrested in December in Dehradun (Uttaranchal) and Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) respectively and now have been shifted to Doda.
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January - 2 
Normal life was badly hit on January 2 in the interior Districts of Chhattisgarh after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) launched its 'protest week' against the conviction of Rights Activist Binayak Sen. However, no violence has been r
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Normal life was badly hit on January 2 in the interior Districts of Chhattisgarh after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) launched its 'protest week' against the conviction of Rights Activist Binayak Sen. However, no violence has been reported, Police said. Roads were blocked and shops downed the shutters in areas bordering the State's forest region. Vehicles avoided even the highways in Bijapur and Dantewada Districts fearing attacks, said the Police. Bastar, Rajnandgaon, some parts of Raipur, Dhamtari and Durg Districts were among the badly affected areas as the protest week began January 2. Shops were shut after the shopkeepers decided to obey the Maoists, a senior officer at the Police Headquarters in Raipur told IANS.
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January - 2 
One ‘Federal Government of Nagaland’ (FGN) cadre, identified as ‘Major’ Shikato Sema (19), was arrested from Burma Camp area in the District on January 3, reports Eastern Mirror. A .22 locally made pistol with 3 live rounds was recovered from his pos
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One ‘Federal Government of Nagaland’ (FGN) cadre, identified as ‘Major’ Shikato Sema (19), was arrested from Burma Camp area in the District on January 3, reports Eastern Mirror. A .22 locally made pistol with 3 live rounds was recovered from his possession.
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January - 2 
The activities Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has hit an all time low during 2010 with the HNLC only releasing occasional statements to boycott the Independence Day (August 15) and Republic Day (January 26) celebrations, Shillong Time
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The activities Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has hit an all time low during 2010 with the HNLC only releasing occasional statements to boycott the Independence Day (August 15) and Republic Day (January 26) celebrations, Shillong Times reported on January 3. As per the Meghalaya Police report for 2010, 18 HNLC cadres were arrested by the Police and one surrendered during the year. A senior police official said with the outfit's strength and financial position on the decline, the activities of HNLC could be neutralized to a large extent.
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January - 2 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Lakxmanpur area of the West Midnapore District on January 2. Acting on a tip-off, the Security Forces raided the village and arrested Mangal Mahato, Gopal Mahato and
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Lakxmanpur area of the West Midnapore District on January 2. Acting on a tip-off, the Security Forces raided the village and arrested Mangal Mahato, Gopal Mahato and Jagadish Mahato, Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma said. .
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January - 2 
Two troopers of the Assam Rifles and one militant were killed in an encounter in Ukhrul District in Manipur during the past two days, Telegraph reported on January 3. One AK-series rifle, with 60 live rounds and four lethod shells, were recovered fro
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Two troopers of the Assam Rifles and one militant were killed in an encounter in Ukhrul District in Manipur during the past two days, Telegraph reported on January 3. One AK-series rifle, with 60 live rounds and four lethod shells, were recovered from the slain militant. The identify of the militant or the outfit he belonged to, however, could not determined.
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January - 2 
A senior Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) ‘leader’ Adil Jaffri was shot dead in Nazimabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, by unidentified assailants on.
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A senior Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) ‘leader’ Adil Jaffri was shot dead in Nazimabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, by unidentified assailants on.
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January - 2 
A total of 2,043 people, mostly civilians, were killed in US drone attacks during the last five years, while 929 causalities were reported only in 2010 in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), The News reported on January 3 quoting Conflict Mon
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A total of 2,043 people, mostly civilians, were killed in US drone attacks during the last five years, while 929 causalities were reported only in 2010 in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), The News reported on January 3 quoting Conflict Monitoring Centre (CMC) research report. The yearly report of CMC released on January 1 reveals some eye-popping details about the CIA's notorious drone hit campaign in north-western parts of Pakistan. It terms the CIA's drone hits as 'assassination campaign turning out to be revenge campaign' and shows that 2010 was the deadliest year ever of causalities resulted in drone-hits in Pakistan. According to the report, the number of drone attacks in 2010 was far greater than those of collective number of hits in last five years. In 2010, 134 drone attacks till December 30 were reported, killing 929 people as compared to 96 drone hits killing 1,114 people from 2004 to 2009. December 17 was the deadliest day of 2010 when three drone attacks killed 54 people in Khyber Agency. Last year's 93 days witnessed drone attacks, which means approximately every 4th day of the year saw a drone attack. As many as 115 of total 134 drone attacks were carried out in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) while South Waziristan Agency (SWA) saw nine drone attacks. Khyber Agency that was previously untouched by drones was hit twice in December killing 62 people, the document reports.
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January - 2 
According to a delayed report, a suspect associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and said to have connection to the November 11, 2010 bombing of the CID offices in Civil Lines area of Karachi was arrested by security officials in Rahimya
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According to a delayed report, a suspect associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and said to have connection to the November 11, 2010 bombing of the CID offices in Civil Lines area of Karachi was arrested by security officials in Rahimyar Khan District of Punjab while he was returning from Karachi on November 12, 2010 reports Dawn.
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January - 2 
Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) leader Shahzain Bugti and his 26 co-accused, who were arrested on December 22, 2010 by the Frontier Corps (FC) at the Buleli checkpost in Quetta, Balochistan with a cache of arms and ammunition, were remanded to judicial cu
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Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) leader Shahzain Bugti and his 26 co-accused, who were arrested on December 22, 2010 by the Frontier Corps (FC) at the Buleli checkpost in Quetta, Balochistan with a cache of arms and ammunition, were remanded to judicial custody by a judicial magistrate .
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January - 2 
One person was killed and another injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a suspected car in Sheratala area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 3, reports Dawn. The driver, who received bullet
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One person was killed and another injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a suspected car in Sheratala area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 3, reports Dawn. The driver, who received bullet injuries, and another person in the car were arrested. Officials said that an Army convoy was proceeding from Thall to Spinwam tehsil (revenue unit) in North Waziristan when a car appeared on the road despite curfew. Soldiers opened fire on the car killing Ikram Mehsud on the spot while injured driver Abdul Hussain and Daud, hailing from Karak District of Punjab.
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January - 2 
seven suspected Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan (SMP) militants, identified as Tanveer Abbas Rizvi alias Kashif, Abrar Husain Rizvi, Syed Pervaiz Zaidi, Rifat Raza alias Jehangir, Hasnain Abbas alias Faisal, Syed Sikandar Rizvi and Syed Ali Mehdi, were rem
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seven suspected Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan (SMP) militants, identified as Tanveer Abbas Rizvi alias Kashif, Abrar Husain Rizvi, Syed Pervaiz Zaidi, Rifat Raza alias Jehangir, Hasnain Abbas alias Faisal, Syed Sikandar Rizvi and Syed Ali Mehdi, were remanded in Police custody till January 6 in two murder cases, Dawn reported on January 3.
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January - 2 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chopped off a hand of a tribesman, Abdul Khaliq, after a Sharia (Islamic Law) court found him “guilty” of committing a theft in Qureshan Chowk in Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency.
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chopped off a hand of a tribesman, Abdul Khaliq, after a Sharia (Islamic Law) court found him “guilty” of committing a theft in Qureshan Chowk in Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency.
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January - 2 
The Police on January 2 arrested eight suspected terrorists, along with their leader Tanvir Abbas, involved in series of target killings, from different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. The suspected arrestees r
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The Police on January 2 arrested eight suspected terrorists, along with their leader Tanvir Abbas, involved in series of target killings, from different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. The suspected arrestees reportedly belonged to a banned outfit and were involved in act of terrorism since March 2, 2009.
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January - 2 
TTP attacked a NATO oil tanker with a remote control bomb near Ali Masjid area in Landikotal tehsil of Khyber Agency, destroying it completely, reports Daily Times. However, no loss of life was reported.
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TTP attacked a NATO oil tanker with a remote control bomb near Ali Masjid area in Landikotal tehsil of Khyber Agency, destroying it completely, reports Daily Times. However, no loss of life was reported.
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January - 2 
Detained Mufti Izharul Islam Chowdhury, ‘president’ of Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ), a banned outfit, was shown arrested on January 2 for his alleged involvement in the abduction of physician Azizur Rahman in Dhaka’s Mirpur area in September 2003, reports
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Detained Mufti Izharul Islam Chowdhury, ‘president’ of Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ), a banned outfit, was shown arrested on January 2 for his alleged involvement in the abduction of physician Azizur Rahman in Dhaka’s Mirpur area in September 2003, reports Daily Star. A Bangla daily Prothom Alo on May 13, 2008 published a report that a militant confessed to the Police that they had abducted homeopath Azizur for protesting militant activities during his stay in Khulna District. Following the report, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) Chief Mufti Abdul Hannan and several others were shown arrested in an abduction case filed by Azizur's wife.
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January - 2 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Dhaka’s Kalabagan area on January 3, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are S.M. Abdul Goni (25), Abu Huraira Bin Aman alias Shams (22
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Dhaka’s Kalabagan area on January 3, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are S.M. Abdul Goni (25), Abu Huraira Bin Aman alias Shams (22), Mohammad Shahnewaz Al Maruf (22), and S.M. Ashrafuzzaman (30). RAB recovered three laptop and three desktop computers, seven mobile phone sets, some publications on JMB, a motorbike, huge number of CDs and a cash amount of BDT 68,000 from their possession. According to RAB, Goni is the convenor and Maruf is a member of JMB's invitation branch (Dawati Shakha) while Shams is the chief coordinator of its recruiting and training unit and Ashrafuzzaman is a member of the outfit.
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January - 2 
Colombo Magistrate Court on January 2, ordered to further remand 55 former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres suspected of committing serious crimes against the State during the war with the Government, reports Colombo Page. The hardcore
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Colombo Magistrate Court on January 2, ordered to further remand 55 former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres suspected of committing serious crimes against the State during the war with the Government, reports Colombo Page. The hardcore LTTE cadres have been in detention since their arrests in 2009 while hiding with the displaced civilians in welfare camps of Vavuniya. The suspects have allegedly been involved in various crimes during the humanitarian operation last year and went into hiding among the IDPs in the camps.
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January - 2 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Oddankulam, Kokkuthuduvai and Katkulam areas in the North recovered eight 60-mm mortar bombs, one unidentified Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bomb and eight Anti Pers
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Oddankulam, Kokkuthuduvai and Katkulam areas in the North recovered eight 60-mm mortar bombs, one unidentified Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bomb and eight Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) on January 2.
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January - 2 
Troops on their search and clear operations in the East recovered one APM, two T-56 magazines and six rounds of T-56 ammunition from Punani and Uriyankaddu in Batticaloa District.
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Troops on their search and clear operations in the East recovered one APM, two T-56 magazines and six rounds of T-56 ammunition from Punani and Uriyankaddu in Batticaloa District.
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January - 3 
A joint team of Territorial Army and Police neutralised a hideout of the militants in Keri forest area of Kalakote in Rajouri District and recovered one Chinese pistol with one magazine and seven rounds, 121 AK rounds, one binocular and other items.
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A joint team of Territorial Army and Police neutralised a hideout of the militants in Keri forest area of Kalakote in Rajouri District and recovered one Chinese pistol with one magazine and seven rounds, 121 AK rounds, one binocular and other items.
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January - 3 
Army personnel foiled an infiltration attempt at the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District. The militants trying to intrude into this side opened firing on Army posts. The firing was joined by Pakistani troops, who committe
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Army personnel foiled an infiltration attempt at the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District. The militants trying to intrude into this side opened firing on Army posts. The firing was joined by Pakistani troops, who committed ceasefire violation, in a bid to give cover to the infiltrators. However, effective retaliatory firing by the troops from this side thwarted the plot of intruders to sneak in.
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January - 3 
Assam Government spokesman Hemanta Biswa Sarma on January 3 said that the Government would pave the way for the general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) so that the outfit could reach a consensus and submit its proposal
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Assam Government spokesman Hemanta Biswa Sarma on January 3 said that the Government would pave the way for the general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) so that the outfit could reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government, reports Sentinel. He said that, “The Government wants to lift the ban imposed on the ULFA, but prior to that the outfit has to drop its demand for sovereignty and shun violence. Talks with the outfit should be sustainable, leading to peace, not to another round of violence in the State. The Government will give a special permission to the ULFA for holding its general council meeting so that it can reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government.”
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January - 3 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on January 3 that five out of 10 Districts of Jammu region were completely free of militancy while in other Districts the militancy has sharply declined even as he announced that five special battal
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on January 3 that five out of 10 Districts of Jammu region were completely free of militancy while in other Districts the militancy has sharply declined even as he announced that five special battalions of Police will be ready during next two months to meet the law and order situation and take up the challenge posed by stone throwers in future, reports Daily Excelsior. ‘‘Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Reasi and Udhampur Districts are totally free of militancy in Jammu region. On infiltration, the police chief said 48 infiltration attempts were reported last as year as compared to 100 during 2009 recording a drop of 52 per cent. After the largest ever single year drop in militancy related incidents percentage wise in 2007 when 1092 incidents were reported as compared to 1667 in 2006, the number came down to 708 in 2008, 499 in 2009 and 488 in 2010. in 2009, 232 militants including several top commanders were killed. The civilian killings came down from 90 in 2008 to 71 in 2009 and 47 in 2010.Security forces also suffered lowest ever losses in 21 years. Twenty brave policemen laid down their lives last year while fighting militants.
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January - 3 
Foreign Minister S M Krishna, on December 3, warned Pakistan that "compulsive hostility" is not going to help the process of dialogue, reports Times of India. Krishna expressed the hope that Pakistan would see the merit in constructive engagement an
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Foreign Minister S M Krishna, on December 3, warned Pakistan that "compulsive hostility" is not going to help the process of dialogue, reports Times of India. Krishna expressed the hope that Pakistan would see the merit in constructive engagement and discard the posture of compulsive hostility. He also said that terrorism in any form, state-sponsored or not, has no place in today's world and needs to be rooted out through concerted efforts of each and everyone.
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January - 3 
Four Maoists cadres were arrested from Belpahari area of Jhargram in West Midnapore District on January 3. Acting on a tip-off, the Security Forces (SFs) raided the area and arrested Biswanath, Mukunda, Samay Kisku and Prafulla Ruidar, Jhargram Super
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Four Maoists cadres were arrested from Belpahari area of Jhargram in West Midnapore District on January 3. Acting on a tip-off, the Security Forces (SFs) raided the area and arrested Biswanath, Mukunda, Samay Kisku and Prafulla Ruidar, Jhargram Superintendent of Police Pravin Tripathi.
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January - 3 
India, is most likely to be given a key responsibility by the UN Security Council in her fight against terrorism in acknowledgement of New Delhi's prominent role in the global war against terror, PTI reported on January 4. Diplomatic sources privy t
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India, is most likely to be given a key responsibility by the UN Security Council in her fight against terrorism in acknowledgement of New Delhi's prominent role in the global war against terror, PTI reported on January 4. Diplomatic sources privy to the discussions at the United Nations headquarters in New York said talks are in advance stage to request India to head one of its two key counter-terrorism committees.
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January - 3 
Indian Ambassador to the United Nations, Hardeep Singh Puri was elected as the Chairman of the Security Council Committee on counter-terrorism and two other key committees of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on January 4, reports PTI. Elect
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Indian Ambassador to the United Nations, Hardeep Singh Puri was elected as the Chairman of the Security Council Committee on counter-terrorism and two other key committees of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on January 4, reports PTI. Elected for a two-year term, Puri would chair the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee.He replaces Ertugrul Apakan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Turkey, whose term expired on December 31, 2010.Guided by Security Council resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee works to bolster the ability of United Nations member states to prevent terror acts both within their borders and across regions.
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January - 3 
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles on January 3 continued massive search operations in Bhimdassa and its surrounding areas of Kheori Kund and Bhatpora in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir to track down Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abu Moosa and his asso
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Troops of Rashtriya Rifles on January 3 continued massive search operations in Bhimdassa and its surrounding areas of Kheori Kund and Bhatpora in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir to track down Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abu Moosa and his associates involved in the killing of two jawans of Territorial Army (TA).
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January - 3 
Union Ministry Home Affairs (MHA) has called a meeting of the Police Chiefs of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected States in New Delhi on January 10-11 to discuss the overall situation in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zone.
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Union Ministry Home Affairs (MHA) has called a meeting of the Police Chiefs of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected States in New Delhi on January 10-11 to discuss the overall situation in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zone. All the Police Chiefs have been asked to come with details of their operational works on steps taken by them to strengthen the existing Police Force through the centrally-sponsored modernization scheme and new recruitments, said an official on January 3. The two-day meeting will be chaired by Union Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai and will also be attended by Chief of Paramilitary forces and Intelligence Bureau officials.
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January - 3 
An anti-terrorism court judge on January 3 started the trial of Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) ‘chief’ Maulana Sufi Muhammad amid tight security in the Central Prison of Peshawar, the Provincial Capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sufi Muham
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An anti-terrorism court judge on January 3 started the trial of Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) ‘chief’ Maulana Sufi Muhammad amid tight security in the Central Prison of Peshawar, the Provincial Capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sufi Muhammad is facing charges of sedition, conspiring against the State and encouraging terrorism. Public Prosecutor Khurshid said that there were also a host of other charges against him, including those under Section 302 and 324 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). He said Swat Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Asim Imam started the trial of TNSM ‘chief’ Maulana Sufi Muhammad by establishing a camp court in the prison. The proceedings lasted for five hours.
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January - 3 
Former City Police Officer (CPO) Saud Aziz and former Rawal Town Superintendent of Police (SP) Khurram Shehzad charged in former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto murder case filed a bail plea on the grounds of lack of evidence to prove their involvement
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Former City Police Officer (CPO) Saud Aziz and former Rawal Town Superintendent of Police (SP) Khurram Shehzad charged in former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto murder case filed a bail plea on the grounds of lack of evidence to prove their involvement in the murder in an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC).
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January - 3 
Malik Mumtaz Qadri and nine other personnel of the Elite Force were arrested from the scene of the crime and shifted to the Kohsar Police Station. “He confessed that he killed the governor because he had called the blasphemy law a black law,” Interio
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Malik Mumtaz Qadri and nine other personnel of the Elite Force were arrested from the scene of the crime and shifted to the Kohsar Police Station. “He confessed that he killed the governor because he had called the blasphemy law a black law,” Interior Minister Rehman Malik said. Malik Mumtaz Qadri who shot dead Punjab Governor Salman Taseer is said to be associated with ‘Dawat-i-Islami’, a non-political and non-violent religious group with Barelvi leaning. This was disclosed by a colleague of Mumtaz Qadri.
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January - 3 
More than 500 religious scholars belonging to the Barelvi school of thought paid rich tributes to the assassin of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, Malik Mumtaz Qadri, and urged ‘Muslims across the country’ to boycott the funeral ceremony, adds The Ex
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More than 500 religious scholars belonging to the Barelvi school of thought paid rich tributes to the assassin of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, Malik Mumtaz Qadri, and urged ‘Muslims across the country’ to boycott the funeral ceremony, adds The Express Tribune. While the Deobandi and Barelvi leaders appear to be on the same page when it comes to condemning the slain Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader for terming the blasphemy law as a black law, the Barelvi scholars, who claim to be the ‘true lovers of the Holy Prophet’, have taken a more hardline stance. The largest body of the Barelvi group, the Jamaate Ahle Sunnat Pakistan (JASP), whose directions are considered binding on every other organisation that follows the same school of thought, issued a statement saying that “No Muslim should attend the funeral or even try to pray for Salmaan Taseer or even express any kind of regret or sympathy over the incident.”
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January - 3 
Police on January 3 seized a vehicle laden with explosives and arrested two suspected militants, Mohammad Safdar and Azhar Mehmood, on Thatta Khalil Road near Taxila in Punjab, reports Dawn. 150-kilogram explosives, 2,000 detonators, 5,750 safety fus
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Police on January 3 seized a vehicle laden with explosives and arrested two suspected militants, Mohammad Safdar and Azhar Mehmood, on Thatta Khalil Road near Taxila in Punjab, reports Dawn. 150-kilogram explosives, 2,000 detonators, 5,750 safety fuses, eight explosive packets and 4,800-metre detonator wire were recovered from the car.
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January - 3 
Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer was assassinated by one of his guards, Malik Mumtaz Qadri, in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan on January 4, reports Daily Times. According to sources and witnesses, Salmaan Taseer, who was residing in a guest house o
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Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer was assassinated by one of his guards, Malik Mumtaz Qadri, in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan on January 4, reports Daily Times. According to sources and witnesses, Salmaan Taseer, who was residing in a guest house of his company located in sector F-6/3, after visiting the Presidency and Parliament House, had a meeting with the Information Minister and came back to F-6 and had lunch at a restaurant in the Kohsar Market. After having lunch, the 65-year-old Taseer came out of the restaurant, but his guard Malik Mumtaz Qadri shot a burst with an SMG gun, due to which the Governor died on the spot. It was the most high-profile political killing in the country since former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in December27, 2007.
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January - 3 
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Kayani on January 3 said strong, stable and thriving Balochistan remained an utmost dream of the Army as it could help make Pakistan prosperous, reports Daily Times. He inaugurated a military college in S
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The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Kayani on January 3 said strong, stable and thriving Balochistan remained an utmost dream of the Army as it could help make Pakistan prosperous, reports Daily Times. He inaugurated a military college in Sui and also announced establishment of an education city. In his address, COAS spoke about various projects initiated by the Pakistan Army with the support of locals and the Provincial Government. He said 22,786 Baloch students were studying in educational institutions, which were being run by the Army and Frontier Corps.
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January - 3 
Chief of foreign department of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Krishna Bahadur Mahara on January 3 talked about the possibility of country facing a "constitutional crisis" following the departure of the United Nations Mission in Nepa
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Chief of foreign department of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Krishna Bahadur Mahara on January 3 talked about the possibility of country facing a "constitutional crisis" following the departure of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) before the completion of its mandate, reports Nepal News. He said this was so because the UN political mission has become an integral part of the interim constitution. Speaking at a programme organised by Maoist aligned Revolutionary Journalist Association in Dhorahi of Dang, he said "The exit of UNMIN without the completion of the army integration task and successful conclusion of the peace process will leave a void that can possibly create a constitutional crisis in the country."
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January - 3 
Police personnel arrested 11 militants belonging to Hizb-ut-Towhid, including two of its regional leaders, in Chuadanga District on January 4, reports Daily Star. The Police also seized books, Compaq Discs (CDs) and leaflets from their possession. Th
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Police personnel arrested 11 militants belonging to Hizb-ut-Towhid, including two of its regional leaders, in Chuadanga District on January 4, reports Daily Star. The Police also seized books, Compaq Discs (CDs) and leaflets from their possession. The regional leaders were identified as - Zahidul Islam (39) of Chorgoal village and Akabul Islam (40) of Kalyanpur village in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District - were arrested when they went to the Police station to free other militants from Police custody.
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January - 3 
The Police personnel arrested three cadres belonging to the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag) the remote Ranigram village of Pabna District on January 4, reports Daily Star. A firearm and ammunition were also seize
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The Police personnel arrested three cadres belonging to the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag) the remote Ranigram village of Pabna District on January 4, reports Daily Star. A firearm and ammunition were also seized from them. The arrestees were identified as Mohammed Ali (25), Motaleb Hossain (26), and Mohammadd Bakul Hossain (30), of village Haripur of Ataikula union in Pabna Sadar sub-district.
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January - 3 
Federal officials of Canada's immigration and refugee board (IRB) said on January 3 said that the four-member crew of the migrant ship MV Sun Sea that arrived in Vancouver on August 2010 were Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operatives and pos
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Federal officials of Canada's immigration and refugee board (IRB) said on January 3 said that the four-member crew of the migrant ship MV Sun Sea that arrived in Vancouver on August 2010 were Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operatives and posed a threat to national security. The four crew members of the MV Sun Sea, a Thai cargo ship modified to accommodate people, were alleged to have helped organize the smuggling trip with 492 asylum seekers on board from Thailand to Vancouver Island in British Columbia in August 2010.The crew members are currently being held in segregation at Fraser Regional Correctional Centre in British Columbia.
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January - 3 
Police recovered one hand grenade from Negambo in Gampaha District in the West.
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Police recovered one hand grenade from Negambo in Gampaha District in the West.
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January - 3 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Monarawewa and Nayaru recovered 12 Anti Personal Mines (APMs), two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one hand grenade and one 81-mm mort
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Monarawewa and Nayaru recovered 12 Anti Personal Mines (APMs), two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one hand grenade and one 81-mm mortar bomb on December 3.
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January - 4 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and another seriously injured in an encounter between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Bakshibandh forest near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District early on January 4. T
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and another seriously injured in an encounter between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Bakshibandh forest near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District early on January 4. The killed Maoist cadre was identified as Saheb Kisku while the injured was identified as Sudhan Soren. According to the Police, SFs started encircling Kankradara village inside the forest in the night of January 3, after receiving information that a group of Maoists led by squad leader Tota had been camping there for the last three days. “At the break of dawn, a Maoist sentry spotted the SFs and started firing. The SFs retaliated. One Maoists cadre was killed, another injured while Tota and the rest of the squad members managed to flee from the site,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar Verma said. The injured Maoist has been rushed to hospital 'We are conducting search operations in and around the forest areas. Two fire arms, .315 single barrel guns, directional landmines, empty cartridges, some detonators and ammunition have been recovered,' SP Verma added.
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January - 4 
A land mine, packed with 100 kilograms of explosives, planted by the Maoists under a small bridge was detected by the Police in Jajpur District, reports Sify.com. 'The land mine was planted beneath a culvert,' Superintendent of Police (SP) D S Kuttey
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A land mine, packed with 100 kilograms of explosives, planted by the Maoists under a small bridge was detected by the Police in Jajpur District, reports Sify.com. 'The land mine was planted beneath a culvert,' Superintendent of Police (SP) D S Kuttey said.
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January - 4 
A Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Birendra Yadav, was arrested from Garwah District.
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A Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Birendra Yadav, was arrested from Garwah District.
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January - 4 
An unidentified youth was shot dead during an ambush by Army troops in Kupwara, officials said on January 5, reports Daily Excelsior. "Troops of 18 Rashtriya Rifles had laid an ambush in the forest area of Warnav in Lolab, 120 kms from here, last nig
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An unidentified youth was shot dead during an ambush by Army troops in Kupwara, officials said on January 5, reports Daily Excelsior. "Troops of 18 Rashtriya Rifles had laid an ambush in the forest area of Warnav in Lolab, 120 kms from here, last night [January 4]. They noticed some suspicious movement and opened fire, resulting in the death of the youth," said Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Kashmir, Muneer Ahmad Khan. He said the Army reported the matter to police and efforts were being made to identify the deceased youth. "We called residents from nearby villages but no one has identified the deceased so far," Khan added. The officer said investigations are going on to ascertain the reasons for the presence of the youth in the area at the time of the incident which took place at 9:30pm.
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January - 4 
Averting a major tragedy, Police recovered 50 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in Latehar District on January 4. The IED bomb, planted beneath the road, was found near
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Averting a major tragedy, Police recovered 50 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in Latehar District on January 4. The IED bomb, planted beneath the road, was found near Hotwag village situated on the Ranchi-Daltonganj National Highway during a search operation. A 500 metre-long wire connected to the IED was also found. A bomb disposal squad reached the spot to defuse the IED.
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January - 4 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a trader, identified as Udaynath Sahu in Bhramarbari village under Daringbadi block in Kandhamal District in the morning of January 4. Udaynath, a trader of forest produce who also own
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a trader, identified as Udaynath Sahu in Bhramarbari village under Daringbadi block in Kandhamal District in the morning of January 4. Udaynath, a trader of forest produce who also owned a grocery shop at the village. According to sources around six armed Maoists reached his house at around 10 a.m., dragged him out and shot him from a close range. He died at the spot. Maoists killed the trader alleging him to be a Police informer. The Maoists had warned him twice of dire consequences and Udaynath had also drawn the matter to the notice of Police.
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January - 4 
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made its eighteenth arrest in the Gyaneshwari Express derailment incident from the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District late on January 4. The arrested person, Sunil Mahato of Manikpara village, was named a
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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made its eighteenth arrest in the Gyaneshwari Express derailment incident from the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District late on January 4. The arrested person, Sunil Mahato of Manikpara village, was named among 23 persons in the charge-sheet submitted by the CBI at the District court on November 29 following investigations into the incident which killed 148 passengers on May 28, 2010. Mahato, a supporter of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), was a labour contractor and reportedly supplied labourers working under him to the saboteurs for opening pandrol clips of the railway track.
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January - 4 
No important member of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is active in Bangladesh any more as hardcore militant Drishti Rajkhowa also returned to India recently, highly placed security sources said, reported Assam Tribune on January 5. Accord
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No important member of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is active in Bangladesh any more as hardcore militant Drishti Rajkhowa also returned to India recently, highly placed security sources said, reported Assam Tribune on January 5. According to Times of India report on December 24 Drishti Rajkhowa, the Second in Command of the Operation Unit, entered India along with Jeeban Moran, one of the Central Committee Members of ULFA, sometimes in December, 2010. Meanwhile, Self-styled Captain of ULFA, Antu Chowdang and Second Lieutenant. Arunudoy Dohotia, were arrested by the Border Security Forces (BSF) in Bangladesh on December 13, 2010. According to Security sources, after the arrest of Antu Chowdang and return of Drishti Rajkhowa, no important member of the ULFA is active in Bangladesh. ULFA does not have any camp in the neighbouring country at present and though the possibility of some lower level cadres hiding in the Sherpur area of Bangladesh cannot be ruled out, they are not in a position to create any disturbance in India from such hiding places, sources added.
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January - 4 
Police unearthed an arms dump of the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Mailapadu mandal (administrative unit) of Srikakulam District and recovered a large quantity of explosives on January 4. Acting on an information provi
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Police unearthed an arms dump of the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Mailapadu mandal (administrative unit) of Srikakulam District and recovered a large quantity of explosives on January 4. Acting on an information provided by some villagers, Police carried out searches in a forest in the mandal and recovered 40 grenades, eight landmines and materials used for making explosives, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sanjay Kumar Jain said.
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January - 4 
Troops of 24 Assam Rifles arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘Sergeant’ Viheto Yepthomi (29), from Purana Bazaar in the Dimapur District along with one .22 pistol and 11 live rounds of .22 ammun
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Troops of 24 Assam Rifles arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘Sergeant’ Viheto Yepthomi (29), from Purana Bazaar in the Dimapur District along with one .22 pistol and 11 live rounds of .22 ammunition and 5 live rounds of .32 ammunition on January 4.
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January - 4 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police in Erka forested area in Narayanpur District on January 4. 'The encounter began when a Police contingent surrounded a forested hideout of the M
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police in Erka forested area in Narayanpur District on January 4. 'The encounter began when a Police contingent surrounded a forested hideout of the Maoists. The Maoists fired several rounds at the Police team and the troopers retaliated strongly in which the two Maoists were killed. Their bodies have been recovered,'' an official at the Police headquarters said. The official added that Police recovered a few weapons and explosives of Maoists at the encounter site.
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January - 4 
Two Maoist cadres identified as Srinivas alias Sachin Ailayya Zumble (27) and Bhaskar alias Akshay alias Sachin Kore (27) were arrested in a Police raid in Saundad village in Gondia District on January 4. The arrested duo, Srinivas, resident of Anand
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Two Maoist cadres identified as Srinivas alias Sachin Ailayya Zumble (27) and Bhaskar alias Akshay alias Sachin Kore (27) were arrested in a Police raid in Saundad village in Gondia District on January 4. The arrested duo, Srinivas, resident of Anandnagar, and Bhaskar, a resident of Matanagar of Chandrapur, were living in the house of one Shantabai Shahare for the last three years and were involved in Maoist activities there. After reading the news of Bhimrao alias Bhanu Bhaskar Bhovate arrest on December 25, 2010, they thought that they would also be arrested. So they changed their room and had shifted to the house of one Satyavijay Baraskar, but could not avert their arrest. A lot of incriminating Maoist literature along with four pen drives, three mobile phones and six SIM cards, one micro adapter, two memory cards were seized from their possession, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vishwa Pansare said.
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January - 4 
ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa apologized, on behalf of the outfit, for the killing of innocent people by the ULFA during its three-decade-long struggle. Interacting with reporters on the Lakuwa School premises in Sivasagar District, Rajkhowa terme
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ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa apologized, on behalf of the outfit, for the killing of innocent people by the ULFA during its three-decade-long struggle. Interacting with reporters on the Lakuwa School premises in Sivasagar District, Rajkhowa termed the killings “undesired” and “unplanned mistake”. The outfit is facing wrath from various quarters for its involvement in the killing of many innocent people.
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January - 4 
Union home minister P Chidambaram on January 4 said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had achieved a breakthrough in its probe into the bomb attack on Samjhauta Express (February 19, 2007). Chidambaram, however, declined to elaborate furth
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Union home minister P Chidambaram on January 4 said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had achieved a breakthrough in its probe into the bomb attack on Samjhauta Express (February 19, 2007). Chidambaram, however, declined to elaborate further.
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January - 4 
A bomb blast in a school bus on January 4, injured at least five children in Turbat of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. The bus was taking more than 30 children of Frontier Corps (FC) personnel to a school in Turbat. A remote-controlled bomb explode
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A bomb blast in a school bus on January 4, injured at least five children in Turbat of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. The bus was taking more than 30 children of Frontier Corps (FC) personnel to a school in Turbat. A remote-controlled bomb exploded when the bus neared Ata Shad College, about 550 kilometres west of Quetta, an FC spokesman said. A child, Haroon Siddiq lost his hand in the attack and was stated to be critical. Other injured children were identified as Kami, John, Zeshan and Qamar. Security in charge, Muhammad Hameed also suffered minor injuries.
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January - 4 
A group of militants attacked a checkpoint in the Bhai Corr area of Mohmand Agency along the Afghanistan border, triggering a brief encounter and prompting Security Forces (SFs) to arrest 39 militants
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A group of militants attacked a checkpoint in the Bhai Corr area of Mohmand Agency along the Afghanistan border, triggering a brief encounter and prompting Security Forces (SFs) to arrest 39 militants
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January - 4 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked a convoy carrying food items, medicines and other goods to Parachinar at Denari near Sadda town in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 4 and torched seven vehicles
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked a convoy carrying food items, medicines and other goods to Parachinar at Denari near Sadda town in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 4 and torched seven vehicles, reports Dawn. The convoy was attacked at a time when elders of various tribes were planning to hold Jirgas (tribal council) in Parachinar and Sadda.
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January - 4 
Two bullet-riddled bodies of leaders of the Baloch Students Organisation-Azad (BSO-A) were recovered in a deserted place near Pasni Road in Turbat city, around 800 kilometres away from Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 5, repo
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Two bullet-riddled bodies of leaders of the Baloch Students Organisation-Azad (BSO-A) were recovered in a deserted place near Pasni Road in Turbat city, around 800 kilometres away from Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 5, reported Daily Times. The victims were identified as Qambar Chakar, deputy organiser of BSO-A Shal zone, and Ilyas Baloch, a student of the University of Balochistan.
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January - 4 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), on January 4 sent a second missive strongly objecting to the Government request for transfer of United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) assets along with arms and ammunition of the Maoist combat
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), on January 4 sent a second missive strongly objecting to the Government request for transfer of United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) assets along with arms and ammunition of the Maoist combatants cantoned in seven different camps under UN supervision, reports Kantipuronline. The second Maoist letter comes after the contents of the Government letter sent on December 31, 2010, to the world body became public. The Government is keen to replicate UNMIN’s core competencies through the Special Committee for supervision, integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants. In the letter, the Maoists have warned that the Government move will seriously violate the Interim Constitution, Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) and Agreement on Monitoring of the Management of the Arms (AMMA) and jeopardise the peace process.
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January - 4 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested six militants belonging to Hizb-ut-Tawhid from Choddopai under Motihar Police Station of Rajshahi District on January 5, reports Daily Star. The militants were identified as Asaduzzaman Khan Sohel (27), Alfaz
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested six militants belonging to Hizb-ut-Tawhid from Choddopai under Motihar Police Station of Rajshahi District on January 5, reports Daily Star. The militants were identified as Asaduzzaman Khan Sohel (27), Alfaz Hossain (25), Mahmudul Karim (26), Rabiul Awal (28), Ashraf Ali (25) and Mizanur Rahman (28). The RAB said that they were arrested while distributing leaflets, CDs and giving wrong explanation of religion. RAB seized several CDs, books, and leaflets from them.
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January - 4 
Nearly half of the former cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) successfully completed their comprehensive rehabilitation and left the detention centers, Colombo Page reported on January 5. According to the Commissioner General of Reh
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Nearly half of the former cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) successfully completed their comprehensive rehabilitation and left the detention centers, Colombo Page reported on January 5. According to the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation, Brigadier Susantha Ranasinghe following rehabilitation 5,586 LTTE cadres out of the 11,696 detained after the war have left the rehabilitation centers.
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January - 4 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Monarawewa and Kumulamunai areas in the North recovered 24 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 81-mm mortar bomb and two 60-mm mortar bombs on Ja
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Monarawewa and Kumulamunai areas in the North recovered 24 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 81-mm mortar bomb and two 60-mm mortar bombs on January 4.
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January - 4 
Troops found remains of a skeleton suspected to be of human along with few parts of military gear from Oddusudan area in Mullaithivu District.
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Troops found remains of a skeleton suspected to be of human along with few parts of military gear from Oddusudan area in Mullaithivu District.
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January - 5 
A three-member team of the Bodo People’s Front (BPF) led by Bodo Territorial Committee (BTC) Chairman Hagrama Mohilary met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi and raised five demands before him. The demands, according to sources, are: (1) imme
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A three-member team of the Bodo People’s Front (BPF) led by Bodo Territorial Committee (BTC) Chairman Hagrama Mohilary met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi and raised five demands before him. The demands, according to sources, are: (1) immediate announcement of a unilateral ceasefire by the Centre with the Anti Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), (2) initiation of the peace process with the NDFB, (3) status to the Bodos living in Karbi Anglong, (4) raising Central grants for the BTC up to INR one billion and (5) the setting up of a medical college, a veterinary college and an agricultural university for Bodo area. Prior to its meeting with the Prime Minister, the BFP team also met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in New Delhi where Hagrama reassured Gogoi of continuing the Congress-BPF alliance in the forthcoming Assembly election.
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January - 5 
An accused, identified as Bimal Mahato in the Gyaneshwari case secured bail on January 5. Jharkhand resident Bimal is among the 23 chargesheeted in the case. He was granted bail by Jhargram court on the ground that he reportedly had just provided she
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An accused, identified as Bimal Mahato in the Gyaneshwari case secured bail on January 5. Jharkhand resident Bimal is among the 23 chargesheeted in the case. He was granted bail by Jhargram court on the ground that he reportedly had just provided shelter to prime accused Monoj Mahato alias Bapi who was arrested by the West Bengal CID from his home on August 26, 2010.
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January - 5 
As part of its effort to crack down on terrorism, the Maharashtra Government made it harder for people convicted of terrorist and extremist activities to get out of jail early, Times of India reported on January 6. The Government framed guidelines un
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As part of its effort to crack down on terrorism, the Maharashtra Government made it harder for people convicted of terrorist and extremist activities to get out of jail early, Times of India reported on January 6. The Government framed guidelines under which those convicted under special laws, including the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA), Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) and the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), will have to serve 40-60 years in prison.
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January - 5 
Assam Government January 5 said that ULFA will have to give up its demand for sovereignty and use of violence before the ban on the outfit was lifted, reports Shillong Times. "ULFA will have to formally give up its demand for sovereignty and abjure
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Assam Government January 5 said that ULFA will have to give up its demand for sovereignty and use of violence before the ban on the outfit was lifted, reports Shillong Times. "ULFA will have to formally give up its demand for sovereignty and abjure violence before steps can be taken to revoke the ban," said Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma. He said the Government will grant special permission to ULFA's top brass, including its chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa, for holding their central executive council meeting. On January 1, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had announced that the ban on ULFA can be lifted if necessary, though operations will continue against those outfit cadres who still resort to violence.
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January - 5 
Centre's interlocutor, P.C. Haldar, indicated that the dialogue with ULFA may begin in the next few weeks, ahead of the Assam Assembly polls. He said that the Government and the ULFA leadership were inching closer to start the parleys for bringing a
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Centre's interlocutor, P.C. Haldar, indicated that the dialogue with ULFA may begin in the next few weeks, ahead of the Assam Assembly polls. He said that the Government and the ULFA leadership were inching closer to start the parleys for bringing a lasting peace into the North-eastern state. "We have moved a little further. Now, I think, we are closer to the stage where we should start the formal peace process," he added.
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January - 5 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 5 reported that several railway projects announced for Odisha in the budget were not carried out and sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention in their execution, saying it can check Communist Party
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 5 reported that several railway projects announced for Odisha in the budget were not carried out and sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention in their execution, saying it can check Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in the region.
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January - 5 
Seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in Bijapur District on January 6, reports Sify.com. The arrests were made from three different forest bases of Maoists in the District. “The Maoists who are mainly the vil
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Seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in Bijapur District on January 6, reports Sify.com. The arrests were made from three different forest bases of Maoists in the District. “The Maoists who are mainly the village-level cadres were arrested during search operations, they had been involved in providing logistic support to seniors cadres for striking a few deadly attacks on civilians and forces,” an unnamed senior official told IANS. They are yet to be identified by the Police.
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January - 5 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted and killed a sarpanch (president/ chief of gram panchayat, the village level local self Government institution) in Khunti District, accusing him of being a Police informer, on Ja
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted and killed a sarpanch (president/ chief of gram panchayat, the village level local self Government institution) in Khunti District, accusing him of being a Police informer, on January 6. According to Police, Karam Singh Munda, was abducted by the Maoists from Arki market. He was first assaulted and later shot dead. Maoists left a pamphlet besides the body charging him being a Police informer.
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January - 5 
The judgment on the bail petitions of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘finance secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika and 'foreign secretary' Sasha Choudhury is expected to be pronounced by the Special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Preventio
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The judgment on the bail petitions of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘finance secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika and 'foreign secretary' Sasha Choudhury is expected to be pronounced by the Special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court, Guwahati on January 7, reports Assam Tribune. The special public prosecutor on January 5 filed the affidavit on behalf of the Home Department stating that it has no objection if both the ULFA leaders were granted bail.
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January - 5 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on January 5 said that despite Bangladesh Security Forces’ (SFs) offensive against militants Northeast India still have their camps in the neighbouring country, reports Assam Tribune. It is difficult to completely
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on January 5 said that despite Bangladesh Security Forces’ (SFs) offensive against militants Northeast India still have their camps in the neighbouring country, reports Assam Tribune. It is difficult to completely contain the militants because they use the soil of Bangladesh, get help from Pakistan and sneak into Indian Territory taking the advantage of hilly terrain and unfenced border, Sarkar said in his address at the silver jubilee celebrations of Tripura State Rifles at Gokulnagar.
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January - 5 
A caravan of 500 internally displaced persons’ (IDP) families reached their native town Chagmalie from Tank and Dera Ismail Khan Districts in the second phase of repatriation plan, under tight security arrangements by the Government. Political Agent
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A caravan of 500 internally displaced persons’ (IDP) families reached their native town Chagmalie from Tank and Dera Ismail Khan Districts in the second phase of repatriation plan, under tight security arrangements by the Government. Political Agent of South Waziristan Agency Atifur Rehman informed that the second phase of repatriation started from January 5 and would continue for three days, where IDPs would be facilitated to return to their hometowns in South Waziristan. All displaced families were being given PKR 25000, food and other necessary goods. Atifur said the completion of the return process of IDPs would take seven to eight months. He said electricity, water, education and health schemes were being restored for facilitation of people.
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January - 5 
Police on January 5 arrested eight suspects involved in target killings in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Express Tribune. Speaking to the media, Karachi Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Fayyaz Leghari said
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Police on January 5 arrested eight suspects involved in target killings in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Express Tribune. Speaking to the media, Karachi Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Fayyaz Leghari said that the suspects had been arrested near belonged to a banned outfit and had so far confessed to killing 12 persons. Five suspects were arrested earlier and interrogation of them led to the arrest of three others. The name of the leader of this group is Tanvir Abbas. According to the CCPO, the group, which has been active since March 2009 and has around 18 members, is active in the areas of Orangi, Buffer Zone, Malir and New Karachi. The suspects were hired as target killers and were paid regular salaries.
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January - 5 
Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer’s assassin Mumtaz Qadri was on January 5 remanded in Police custody for one day by the area magistrate, reports Daily Times. The magistrate remanded Qadri in Police custody with the instruction to produce him in an anti
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Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer’s assassin Mumtaz Qadri was on January 5 remanded in Police custody for one day by the area magistrate, reports Daily Times. The magistrate remanded Qadri in Police custody with the instruction to produce him in an anti-terrorism court (ATC) for further remand.
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January - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) bombed suspected positions of militants and arrested 23 tribesmen following an attack on a convoy taking medicines, foodstuff and other goods to Parachinar in Khuram Agency on January 4. The convoy going from Peshawar was escort
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Security Forces (SFs) bombed suspected positions of militants and arrested 23 tribesmen following an attack on a convoy taking medicines, foodstuff and other goods to Parachinar in Khuram Agency on January 4. The convoy going from Peshawar was escorted by paramilitary troops. A political administration official said that 22 trucks were looted and then torched in Deranri area after the attack on the Thall-Parachinar road. No loss of life was reported and drivers of all the trucks managed to escape.
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January - 5 
Six militants, including three ‘commanders’, were killed in a clash with the Qaumi Lashkar (tribal community militia) in Saifaldar town, near the Afghanistan border, of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 6, report
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Six militants, including three ‘commanders’, were killed in a clash with the Qaumi Lashkar (tribal community militia) in Saifaldar town, near the Afghanistan border, of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 6, reports Daily Times. Three militants were injured in the clash.
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January - 5 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants chopped off the hand of a man, Abdul Khaliq (31), convicted of theft in a self-appointed Sharia (Islamic Law) court in Orakzai Agency. The TTP court found Abdul Khaliq guilty of stealing from a shop on Decem
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants chopped off the hand of a man, Abdul Khaliq (31), convicted of theft in a self-appointed Sharia (Islamic Law) court in Orakzai Agency. The TTP court found Abdul Khaliq guilty of stealing from a shop on December 23.
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January - 5 
The Mardan District Awami National Party (ANP) Information Secretary Jehar Khan Hoti was killed in an ambush in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 6, reports Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified assailants on motorcyclists ope
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The Mardan District Awami National Party (ANP) Information Secretary Jehar Khan Hoti was killed in an ambush in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 6, reports Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified assailants on motorcyclists opened indiscriminate fire on the car of Jehar Khan Hoti.
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January - 5 
Three persons were killed when their vehicle hit a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) near Badragai village in Shakai tehsil (revenue unit) of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in the afternoon of January
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Three persons were killed when their vehicle hit a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) near Badragai village in Shakai tehsil (revenue unit) of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in the afternoon of January 5, reports Dawn. Sources said that two brothers, Asghar Khan and Himayat Khan, along with their cousin, Anwar Khan, were one their way to the Wana bazaar when their vehicle hit an IED near Badragai village. All the dead belonged to Spinkai sub-tribe of Wazir tribe.
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January - 5 
First-phase withdrawal of 35 UNMIN arms monitors from seven Maoist cantonments started on January 6. The withdrawal of the arms monitors comes a day after the UNMIN reduced its monitoring activities to seven main cantonment sites. Earlier, the arms
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First-phase withdrawal of 35 UNMIN arms monitors from seven Maoist cantonments started on January 6. The withdrawal of the arms monitors comes a day after the UNMIN reduced its monitoring activities to seven main cantonment sites. Earlier, the arms monitors stationed at the main cantonments would make a periodic visit to the 21 satellite cantonments to monitor the compliance of the Maoist army personnel with the Agreement on the Monitoring of the Management of the Arms and Armies and the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. “The remaining manpower now wouldn’t be sufficient to monitor the satellite cantonments,” UNMIN spokesman Kosmos Bishwokarma told.
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January - 5 
Prachanda said that the ruling parties as well as India are trying to scotch the peace and constitution writing processes. Speaking on the last day of the three-day CC meet, Prachanda said, “Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-united Marxi
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Prachanda said that the ruling parties as well as India are trying to scotch the peace and constitution writing processes. Speaking on the last day of the three-day CC meet, Prachanda said, “Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-united Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and foreign forces want to prolong the tenure of the caretaker Government even after May 28.”
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January - 5 
Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal alleged that the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) has become a medium of fund collection for the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M). He claimed that the report presented by UNMIN Chief Karen
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Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal alleged that the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) has become a medium of fund collection for the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M). He claimed that the report presented by UNMIN Chief Karen Landgren before the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was the outcome of the intention to defame Nepal. Briefing to the UNSC on Nepal’s peace process on January 5, Landgren had said unprecedented gains in Nepal were unlikely to be reversed, but warned of a prospect of extreme measures either by Maoists, the Army or the President.
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January - 5 
The cadres of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Nepal assaulted a team of Rastriya Jana Morcha (RJM) activists led by senior leader Rashmiraj Nepali in Birgunj area of Parsa District on January 6, reports Himalayan Times. Issuing a press statemen
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The cadres of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Nepal assaulted a team of Rastriya Jana Morcha (RJM) activists led by senior leader Rashmiraj Nepali in Birgunj area of Parsa District on January 6, reports Himalayan Times. Issuing a press statement in Kathmandu, RJM Chairman Chitra Bahadur K. C. condemned the ‘violent and undemocratic act’ against its cadres by the MJF cadres. The RJM has been conducting a nationwide campaign “for peace, nationalism and republicanism” and against federalism.
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January - 5 
The Central Committee (CC) meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on January 5 failed to reconcile Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai, reports Kantipuronline. Bhattarai stuck to his
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The Central Committee (CC) meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on January 5 failed to reconcile Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai, reports Kantipuronline. Bhattarai stuck to his stand on the immediate action plan, peace and constitution, organisational reshuffling and other issues, where as Prachanda’s new document stressed on peace and constitution, but Bhattarai termed it unclear and wrote a note of dissent. The CC also could create a clear framework for organisational reshuffling after the Bhattarai faction objected to Prachanda’s proposal on it. Dahal offered to make Bhattarai coordinator of the people’s movement but Bhattarai rejected it saying he could not take the helm if the party won’t embrace his political line. The meet agreed to appoint Vice Chairman Mohan Baidya chief of the party’s organisation department — the party’s most powerful wing — and his supporter Netra Bikram Chand in-charge of Young Communist League (YCL).
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January - 5 
UCPN-M said that it can accept a domestic mechanism to replace UNMIN if other parties give continuity to the monitoring of both the NA and the Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA), reports Kantipuronline. In the three-party talks at the Ministry of
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UCPN-M said that it can accept a domestic mechanism to replace UNMIN if other parties give continuity to the monitoring of both the NA and the Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA), reports Kantipuronline. In the three-party talks at the Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda proposed the mechanism be assigned to replicate UNMIN’s core task — monitoring NA and PLA and their arms.
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January - 5 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) proposed for a different unit of the United Nations (UN) to take over the role of United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) after its term expires on January 15 as its efforts to convince the other part
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) proposed for a different unit of the United Nations (UN) to take over the role of United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) after its term expires on January 15 as its efforts to convince the other parties and the UN to extend the UNMIN term failed, reports Nepal News. The UCPN-M proposed to retain UN presence to monitor its cantoned combatants as well as Nepal Army (NA) at a meeting of top leaders of the three largest parties in the Constituent Assembly (CA) – UCPN-M, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) – at Parliament.
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January - 5 
In Pabna District, Police arrested a militant belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Mohammad Korban Ali (35) along with firearm from Shatgasa village of Atghoria sub-district on January
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In Pabna District, Police arrested a militant belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Mohammad Korban Ali (35) along with firearm from Shatgasa village of Atghoria sub-district on January 5.
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January - 5 
Islamist militants have threatened to kill Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and blow up a high-security prison in north-eastern Chittagong city if their associates are not released from the prison within a month, reported Daily Star, according
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Islamist militants have threatened to kill Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and blow up a high-security prison in north-eastern Chittagong city if their associates are not released from the prison within a month, reported Daily Star, according to Times of India. The jailer of the prison in Chittagong port city received a letter containing the threat, with its sender calling himself a member of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). "She (Hasina) survived this year's August 15 but she will not be alive in future as she will also be blown to smithereens," the letter said in an oblique reference to August 15, 1975 when her father and the country's founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated along with most of his family members, according to the report.
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January - 5 
The Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) threatened to blow up Chittagong District Central Jail and Court Building on January 5, reports New Age. A letter, claimed to have been signed by two militants of the JMB reached jailor, Rafiqul Quader, by po
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The Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) threatened to blow up Chittagong District Central Jail and Court Building on January 5, reports New Age. A letter, claimed to have been signed by two militants of the JMB reached jailor, Rafiqul Quader, by post on January 5. The outfit threatened to bomb the jail and the Court building if its detained militants were not released in a month’s time, Quader told. Strict security measures have been taken inside as well as the jail premises following the threat. ‘We are on high alert,’ Quader added.
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January - 5 
De-mining groups recovered 21 APMs from Veppankulam and Marathamadu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 21 APMs from Veppankulam and Marathamadu areas.
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January - 5 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Kokkuthuduvai and Mulliyavalai areas in the North recovered 11 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and one Shot Gun on January 5.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Kokkuthuduvai and Mulliyavalai areas in the North recovered 11 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and one Shot Gun on January 5.
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January - 5 
Troops recovered 95 60-mm mortar bombs, fourteen 81 mm mortar bombs, three 81 mm Para bombs, two 120 mm mortar bombs, seven Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), six 84 mm bombs, ten anti personnel mines, four Arul bombs and ten 60 mm mortar fuses from A
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Troops recovered 95 60-mm mortar bombs, fourteen 81 mm mortar bombs, three 81 mm Para bombs, two 120 mm mortar bombs, seven Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), six 84 mm bombs, ten anti personnel mines, four Arul bombs and ten 60 mm mortar fuses from Aliyaode area in Batticaloa District in the East.
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January - 6 
A local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Dilip Mahato was abducted and killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in West Midnapore District in the night of January 6. 'Dilip Mahato,
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A local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Dilip Mahato was abducted and killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in West Midnapore District in the night of January 6. 'Dilip Mahato, secretary of CPI-M's Jambedia branch committee in Sankrail Police Station area was found dead in the morning of January 7,' said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mukesh Kumar.
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January - 6 
Accusing separatists of adopting double standards on dialogue for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir issue, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked them to hold talks with the Centre's interlocutors, saying the panel is not bound by redlines, reported Da
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Accusing separatists of adopting double standards on dialogue for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir issue, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked them to hold talks with the Centre's interlocutors, saying the panel is not bound by redlines, reported Daily Excelsior. "I am surprised that the separatists can talk to Parliamentarians, who have taken oath of Indian constitution and treat Kashmir as an integral part of the country. What is the harm in talking to the interlocutors, who have no boundaries or redlines," Omar said. Omar said the separatists should hold talks with the three interlocutors appointed by the Centre as their recommendations go to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "I want to tell (hard line Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah) Geelani that these double standards (on dialogue) will not work," he said. The Centre appointed veteran journalist Dileep Padgaonkar, academician Radha Kumar and former Information Commissioner M M Ansari as interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir in October 2010, following the summer unrest in the Valley, to interact with all sections of the state for finding a lasting solution to Kashmir issue.
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January - 6 
At least five persons have been killed by January 6 as Garo and Rabha tribals clashed along the Meghalaya-Assam border, reports Indian Express. The clashes between the two tribes erupted on New Year's day when the Rabhas attacked a wedding party of t
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At least five persons have been killed by January 6 as Garo and Rabha tribals clashed along the Meghalaya-Assam border, reports Indian Express. The clashes between the two tribes erupted on New Year's day when the Rabhas attacked a wedding party of the Garos and also targeted a Garo pastor. Curfew continued for the second consecutive day on January 6 in areas under six Police Stations — Rangjuli, Dudhnoi, Krishnai and Dhupdhora in Assam and Mendipathar and Resubelpara in Meghalaya— with the army deployed on the Assam side and the Border Security Forces (BSF) on the Meghalaya side. Meanwhile, The Union Government sanctioned five more companies of paramilitary forces for the State to tackle the situation, adds Shillong Times.The additional forces are expected to arrive by January 8 morning, Meghalaya Chief Secretary WMS Pariat said on January 7. He informed, so far 5100 people in Meghalaya and 30,000 in Assam have been displaced due to the ethnic strife. The Meghalaya Government has so far set up 10 relief camps including two for the Rabhas. Assam Government also set up around 15 to 20 relief camps, Pariat said.
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January - 6 
Five female cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Western Range) in Keonjhar District on January 6. The surrenderees were identified as Santi, Suchitra, Basanti, Raema and Sud
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Five female cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Western Range) in Keonjhar District on January 6. The surrenderees were identified as Santi, Suchitra, Basanti, Raema and Sudra. All of them are below 17 years of age. They were active cadres of the Kalinganagar division committee of the Maoists and were involved in several crimes, including two murders, attack on a Police Station and attack on two liquor shops in the District and Jajpur areas. They also deposited several weapons, including two pistols, one country made gun, and few rounds of bullets.
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January - 6 
Hardeep Puri, India's permanent representative in the United Nations, was elected to chair the key counter-terrorism committee and international security committee in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), PTI reported on January 7. India will
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Hardeep Puri, India's permanent representative in the United Nations, was elected to chair the key counter-terrorism committee and international security committee in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), PTI reported on January 7. India will also chair two other committees on Somalia and Eritrea.
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January - 6 
Maoists triggered a landmine blast inside the house of Nemai Sen, a local CPI-M leader in Nadaria village near Salboni area. 'A group of 15-20 armed Maoists attacked Sen's house in the night. As Nemai was not present at that time, the Maoists dragged
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Maoists triggered a landmine blast inside the house of Nemai Sen, a local CPI-M leader in Nadaria village near Salboni area. 'A group of 15-20 armed Maoists attacked Sen's house in the night. As Nemai was not present at that time, the Maoists dragged out his father and beat him up severely. Later a major portion of the house was blown up by triggering landmine blast inside the house,' said a senior Police Officer.
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January - 6 
On January 6, five Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court in New Delhi connection with Millenium Park encounter case (August 30, 2003), reports Times of India. While sentencing the convicts, identified a
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On January 6, five Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court in New Delhi connection with Millenium Park encounter case (August 30, 2003), reports Times of India. While sentencing the convicts, identified as Noor Mohammad Tantre, Pervaiz Ahmed Mir, Faroz Ahmed Bhat and brothers Atiq-uz-Zama and Raees-uz-Zama, arrested by Delhi Police, Additional Session Judge R K Gauba also imposed a fine of INR 50,000 on each of them. The court handed down life imprisonment on seven counts. The accused were convicted under Prevention of Anti- terrorist Act (POTA).
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January - 6 
The Progressive (pro-talks) faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-pro-talks) questioned the special treatment meted out to ULFA leaders and demanded “equal” treatment for all organisations and leaders currently bound by ceasefire
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The Progressive (pro-talks) faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-pro-talks) questioned the special treatment meted out to ULFA leaders and demanded “equal” treatment for all organisations and leaders currently bound by ceasefire agreements. It also expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress of the Bodo peace process and called a 12-hour national highway and economic blockade from 5am (IST) on January 10. In a statement, the ‘information and publicity secretary’ of the NDFB-pro-talks, S. Sanjarang, questioned the Government’s stand on ULFA, saying, “We want the State and Union Governments to clarify the status of ULFA. Has it surrendered or signed a suspension of operation agreement? Why is its chairman being escorted by a police convoy, like some high-profile government official?” He added, “We have nothing to say about the willingness of any leader of any organisation coming for talks with the Government. But the formalities of entering into a peace process should be equal for all leaders and organisations, without any discrimination.”
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January - 6 
The restrictions on movement of passenger trains during night in Maoist-affected areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till January 13, the South Eastern Railway (SER) said in Kolkata on January 6. 'In view of security reasons, run
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The restrictions on movement of passenger trains during night in Maoist-affected areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till January 13, the South Eastern Railway (SER) said in Kolkata on January 6. 'In view of security reasons, running of passenger trains on Kharagpur-Adra, Chakradharpur-Rourkela and Kharagpur-Tata section will continue to remain suspended up to January 13 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.[IST],' a railway release said. Accordingly, some train services have been diverted, re-scheduled and regulated, it added. The railways have been restricting the movement of trains following the May 28 Gyaneshwari Express sabotage in West Midnapore District in which 148 people were killed.
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January - 6 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful 10 kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and five grenades besides other arms and ammunition during a search operation at Koteranka in Rajouri District on January 7, reported Daily Excelsior. Recov
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful 10 kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and five grenades besides other arms and ammunition during a search operation at Koteranka in Rajouri District on January 7, reported Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included one AK-56 rifle with two magazines and 150 rounds, one Kenwood radio set, five Chinese grenades, five detonators and one blanket.
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January - 6 
Two ‘deputy commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) G. Srinivas in the Kakinada area of East Godavari District on January 6. One of them, identified as Jartha Nageswara Rao
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Two ‘deputy commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) G. Srinivas in the Kakinada area of East Godavari District on January 6. One of them, identified as Jartha Nageswara Rao alias Naresh (25), associated with the outfit since 2004, is a ‘deputy commander’ of ‘A' section of the first Central Regional Company on the Andhra-Orissa border, while Gammella Neelanna alias Sagar (22), was associated with the outfit since 2000. He is in the armed militia dalam (squad) of the outfit. “Both Naresh and Sagar joined the outfit at the age of 10 and worked in different capacities. For their surrender, both of them citied reasons, including domination of Guthikoyas in the outfit, and the methods of killing adopted by the outfit in recent times,” Superintendent of Police Srinivas said.
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January - 6 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on January 6 made an appeal to the Union Government to ensure that the outfit’s ‘General Secretary’, Anup Chetia, who is currently under detention in Bangladesh, could participate in
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on January 6 made an appeal to the Union Government to ensure that the outfit’s ‘General Secretary’, Anup Chetia, who is currently under detention in Bangladesh, could participate in the peace talks, reports Telegraph. Rajkhowa made the request during his meeting with the Union Government’s interlocutor, P. C. Haldar, at Guwahati. This is the first formal meeting between the ULFA ‘chairman’ and Haldar after the former’s release from jail. Besides Rajkhowa, ULFA ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Barua was also present at the meeting that lasted for about two hours. After coming out of the meeting, Rajkhowa told reporters that he had appealed to the Centre to bring back Anup Chetia from Bangladesh so that he could also participate in the talk process.
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January - 6 
A bomb blast on the gas supply line in the Sariab area of Quetta on January 6 suspended gas supply to many parts of city, reports Dawn. The gas supply to the Habibullah power plant and some areas on the outskirts of Quetta city was suspended. The sou
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A bomb blast on the gas supply line in the Sariab area of Quetta on January 6 suspended gas supply to many parts of city, reports Dawn. The gas supply to the Habibullah power plant and some areas on the outskirts of Quetta city was suspended. The sources said a five-foot portion of the 18-inch diameter main gas pipeline was damaged in the blast.
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January - 6 
A minor child received injures in a bomb blast occurred in Hassan Garhi ground on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the morning of January 6 (today), reports The News. According to details, the explosion took
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A minor child received injures in a bomb blast occurred in Hassan Garhi ground on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the morning of January 6 (today), reports The News. According to details, the explosion took place in a house located in Government officials’ colony in Hassan Garhi ground.
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January - 6 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Malik Akram Awan rejected a Police plea for a 12 day physical remand of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer’s killer Mumtaz Qadri and settled for only a five-day physical remand with the direction to have his medical check
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Malik Akram Awan rejected a Police plea for a 12 day physical remand of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer’s killer Mumtaz Qadri and settled for only a five-day physical remand with the direction to have his medical checkup.
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January - 6 
At least four persons, including two Police personnel, sustained injuries when a low-intensity bomb exploded in CD market, known as Doozakh Market in Umerzai Bazaar (Market place), in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of on Janu
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At least four persons, including two Police personnel, sustained injuries when a low-intensity bomb exploded in CD market, known as Doozakh Market in Umerzai Bazaar (Market place), in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of on January 7, reports Daily Times. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Samiullah, Constable Khalil Ullah and two locals identified as Arif and Syed Akhtar Bacha sustained injuries in the blast.
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January - 6 
Judicial magistrates at the Karachi city courts on January 6 remanded seven suspected militants in Police custody in nine murder cases and extended their remand in 11 other cases till January 11, states Dawn. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of P
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Judicial magistrates at the Karachi city courts on January 6 remanded seven suspected militants in Police custody in nine murder cases and extended their remand in 11 other cases till January 11, states Dawn. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Police held the suspects in Gulshan-i-Iqbal and Gulistan-i-Jauhar area of Karachi in Sindh after a brief encounter and recovered unlicensed weapons and explosive material on January 2. Tanveer Abbas Rizvi alias Kashif, Abrar Hussain Rizvi, Syed Pervaiz Zaidi, Rifat Raza alias Jehangir, Hasnain Abbas alias Faisal, Syed Sikandar Rizvi and Syed Ali Mehdi said to be associated with Sipah-e-Muhammad Pakistan (SMP), have been booked in nine more cases by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and different Police Stations. The CID obtained the physical remand of the suspects in three cases, including the murder case of Javed Shakoor who was gunned down on August 8, 2010.
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January - 6 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on January 6 claimed responsibility for the assassination of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer saying that the "man who killed him was from among us," reported Indian Express. "We claim responsibility for the killing of
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on January 6 claimed responsibility for the assassination of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer saying that the "man who killed him was from among us," reported Indian Express. "We claim responsibility for the killing of Salmaan Taseer. The Punjab Governor was our target and we have planned this programme and the man who killed him was from among us," Shakirullah Shakir, a spokesman for the fidayeen (suicide squads) group associated with Qari Hussain, said.
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January - 6 
Three persons, travelling in a car, were shot dead by unidentified assailants on Mastung Road near Sheikh Zaid Hospital of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan .
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Three persons, travelling in a car, were shot dead by unidentified assailants on Mastung Road near Sheikh Zaid Hospital of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan .
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January - 6 
A bomb squad of Nepal Army (NA) aided by Nepal Police personnel difused a bomb planted at the Manamaiju Village Development Committee (VDC) office in Kathmandu on January 7, reports Nepal News. A previously unheard militant outfit called ‘United Nati
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A bomb squad of Nepal Army (NA) aided by Nepal Police personnel difused a bomb planted at the Manamaiju Village Development Committee (VDC) office in Kathmandu on January 7, reports Nepal News. A previously unheard militant outfit called ‘United Nations Morcha’ was suspected to have planted the bombs in the building as the leaflets of the outfit were found scattered in the place.
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January - 6 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai underlined the need to find a middle path between his party and other major political parties to break the current political stalemate, reported Himalayan Times. Spe
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai underlined the need to find a middle path between his party and other major political parties to break the current political stalemate, reported Himalayan Times. Speaking at New Delhi, Bhattarai said, “We are not in favour of adopting the old parliamentary model of democracy and other political parties are not ready to accept our type of People’s Republic. So, a middle path can be a win- win situation for all of us.”
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January - 6 
A Chittagong Court on January 6 placed Mufti Izharul Islam Chowdhury, president of a faction of Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ), on a four-day remand in two cases filed for his alleged involvement with Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami-Bangladesh (HuJI-B). Of the t
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A Chittagong Court on January 6 placed Mufti Izharul Islam Chowdhury, president of a faction of Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ), on a four-day remand in two cases filed for his alleged involvement with Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami-Bangladesh (HuJI-B). Of the two cases filed with Raojan Police Station, one was filed under Anti-Terrorism Act while the other under Explosive Substance Act.
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January - 6 
Home Minister Sahara Khatun said the trial of war criminals will be completed within the next three years despite 'conspiracy against the trial'. “A vested quarter is hatching conspiracy to obstruct the trial of war criminals. All should resist thos
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Home Minister Sahara Khatun said the trial of war criminals will be completed within the next three years despite 'conspiracy against the trial'. “A vested quarter is hatching conspiracy to obstruct the trial of war criminals. All should resist those conspirators,” she said.
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January - 6 
Dinesh Gunawardena, the Chief Government Whip and Water Supply and Drainage Minister, told the Parliament on January 6 that the members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) possessed at least eight vessels and these ships are being used fo
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Dinesh Gunawardena, the Chief Government Whip and Water Supply and Drainage Minister, told the Parliament on January 6 that the members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) possessed at least eight vessels and these ships are being used for illegal activities overseas, including human trafficking, according to Colombo Page. The Minister revealed that these ships that escaped the Government offensive are berthed in a port of a South East Asian country and reportedly some of them are beyond repairs. The minister added that despite their defeat in the civil war in May 2009 and the elimination of the entire senior leadership, the overseas network of the LTTE remained active.
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January - 7 
31 Assam Rifles launched a search operation in the area of Gate No. 2 in Moreh and arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Jakhellambam Chalamba Singh (25). Chalamba was later handed over to Imphal West Police station.
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31 Assam Rifles launched a search operation in the area of Gate No. 2 in Moreh and arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Jakhellambam Chalamba Singh (25). Chalamba was later handed over to Imphal West Police station.
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January - 7 
A hand grenade hurled by some unidentified armed persons exploded at the house of one Abdul Khalif alias Khamba (38) in KR lane under Imphal East District on January 7. At the time of the blast, Khalif was not at home and no one was injured in the bl
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A hand grenade hurled by some unidentified armed persons exploded at the house of one Abdul Khalif alias Khamba (38) in KR lane under Imphal East District on January 7. At the time of the blast, Khalif was not at home and no one was injured in the blast.
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January - 7 
A woman Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Yasmeena Banoo, was arrested by Police along arms and ammunition at village Sirwal in the Marmat area of Doda District. One Chinese pistol along with two magazines and 10
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A woman Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Yasmeena Banoo, was arrested by Police along arms and ammunition at village Sirwal in the Marmat area of Doda District. One Chinese pistol along with two magazines and 10 rounds were recovered from Yasmeena, a close associate of arrested HM ‘divisional commander’ Ghulam Nabi Sheikh alias Javaid Qureshi. Police has prepared a list of a total of 26 OGWs, mostly in Marmat area, who had been helping Qureshi and other HM militants in Doda District. The list was prepared on the basis of questioning of Qureshi.
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January - 7 
India will deploy naval spy drones on the Gujarat coast to detect terror and conventional threats emanating from sea from across the border in real-time, Times of India reported on January 7 (today). The naval UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) squadron,
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India will deploy naval spy drones on the Gujarat coast to detect terror and conventional threats emanating from sea from across the border in real-time, Times of India reported on January 7 (today). The naval UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) squadron, named INAS 343, with a mix of Israeli Searcher and Heron drones, will be formally commissioned at the coastal city of Porbandar on January 17.
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January - 7 
Nagas in four Districts carried out public rallies on January 7 demanding the creation of a new state christened as 'Frontier Nagaland' by bifurcating Nagaland. The rallies were held simultaneously in the Districts of Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire and Longl
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Nagas in four Districts carried out public rallies on January 7 demanding the creation of a new state christened as 'Frontier Nagaland' by bifurcating Nagaland. The rallies were held simultaneously in the Districts of Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire and Longleng today. The rallies were organised by Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO). The ENPO, which is the apex organization of six Naga tribes including Konyak, Khiamniungan, Chang, Yimchunger, Sangtam and Phom confining in the four Districts, has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister urging him to realize the demand.
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January - 7 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on January 7 said that India was not satisfied with the pace of progress in the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) trial in Pakistan and would like the cases against the suspects expedited, rep
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on January 7 said that India was not satisfied with the pace of progress in the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) trial in Pakistan and would like the cases against the suspects expedited, reports PTI. Singh made this observation while talking to reporters at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai.
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January - 7 
Some Maoist posters were noticed on the walls of a CPI-M party office and local club in Gangulibagan area in the southern Kolkata, a Police Official said on January 7. The Jadavpur Police reached the spot and removed the posters. 'The posters said th
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Some Maoist posters were noticed on the walls of a CPI-M party office and local club in Gangulibagan area in the southern Kolkata, a Police Official said on January 7. The Jadavpur Police reached the spot and removed the posters. 'The posters said that three local CPI-M leaders are carrying out atrocities and they will be given capital punishment very soon,' said a senior Police Officer of South 24 Parganas District.
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January - 7 
Swami Aseemanand, the hardline Hindutva leader, confessed of his involvement in the terror attack on Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid, Times of India reported on January 8. He also confirmed that the bomb attacks on the mosques in Malegaon in Maharashtra (Se
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Swami Aseemanand, the hardline Hindutva leader, confessed of his involvement in the terror attack on Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid, Times of India reported on January 8. He also confirmed that the bomb attacks on the mosques in Malegaon in Maharashtra (September 8, 2006) Muslim dominated areas of Modasa town in Gujrat (September 29, 2008) as well as the Samjhauta Express Blast (February 18, 2007) were handiworks of Hindu radicals of whom he had full knowledge. Aseemanand aka Jatin Chatterjee aka Naba Kumar Sarkar named Indresh Kumar, Sunil Joshi (who was allegedly killed by his co-conspirators), Sandeep Dange and Ramchandra Kalsangra, aka Ramji (both of whom are absconding) as fellow architects in these terror plots. He said that the Hindu radicals allegedly attacked mosques and the train carrying Pakistani citizens as part of the 'bomb-for-bomb' plan to retaliate against jihadi terror. According to Aseemanand, the Islamist attack on Varanasi's Sankatmochan temple (March 7, 2006) proved to be the last straw for him and his affiliates. What reportedly led to the confession was the fact that the Swami was cared for in jail by a Muslim, who was wrongly arrested in the Mecca Masjid blast, leading to the act of atonement.
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January - 7 
The intelligence agencies issued a fresh terror alert on January 7 stating that Pakistani terrorists are procuring fake continuous discharge certificates (CDC), which have to be carried by sailors, from the Republic of Liberia and trying to sneak in
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The intelligence agencies issued a fresh terror alert on January 7 stating that Pakistani terrorists are procuring fake continuous discharge certificates (CDC), which have to be carried by sailors, from the Republic of Liberia and trying to sneak in through sea routes. A CDC certifies that the person holding the certificate is a seaman as per the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended in 1995. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. According to sources, the alert stated that fake CDCs are being made in Thailand in the name of Republic of Liberia. As per the terror alert, these CDCs are being issued by the Bureau of Marine Officials, Liberia.
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January - 7 
The militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Factions of Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF-ATF) formally rechristened itself as Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on January 8, reports Sentinel. In the foundation day celebratio
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The militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Factions of Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF-ATF) formally rechristened itself as Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on January 8, reports Sentinel. In the foundation day celebration programme headed by Jing Hanse, deputy ‘commander-in-chief’, of the outfit and flag was hoisted by Nilip Enghi, general secretary-cum publicity in-charge, KPLT. During an interaction with the reporters, Nilip Enghi criticized the KLNLF and said that KPLT is pledged to fight until the autonomous state is formed.
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January - 7 
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on January 7 ruled out any possibility of the outfit entering electoral politics after signing the proposed peace accord, reports Telegraph. The UPDS ‘general secretary’ Saiding-Eh alias Horensing Bey
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The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on January 7 ruled out any possibility of the outfit entering electoral politics after signing the proposed peace accord, reports Telegraph. The UPDS ‘general secretary’ Saiding-Eh alias Horensing Bey dismissed speculation that the group was planning to float a political party after the outfit is disbanded in the wake of signing the accord. "The main demand of the UPDS is creation of a separate state for the Karbis, which is yet to be achieved. For the time being, we have agreed to greater autonomy for Karbi Anglong for the sake of restoring peace in the trouble-torn District, showing respect to the wishes of the people," he said. "However, we will continue with our statehood demand in a peaceful and democratic manner and till we achieve our goal, there is no question of the UPDS entering electoral politics," Saiding-Eh added.
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January - 7 
Two extremists of the Jharkhand Janashakti Mukti Mocha (JJMM) were arrested from their hideout in Kanke in the evening of January 8, reports Times of India. The extremists were identified as Rajesh Baitha alias Abhay Singh and Tara Sahu. Baitha was w
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Two extremists of the Jharkhand Janashakti Mukti Mocha (JJMM) were arrested from their hideout in Kanke in the evening of January 8, reports Times of India. The extremists were identified as Rajesh Baitha alias Abhay Singh and Tara Sahu. Baitha was wanted in the abduction of one doctor at Lohardaga in 2008 and for giving extortion calls to businessmen. Police recovered a country made pistol and two bullets from his possession.
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January - 7 
Unidentified armed persons left a hand grenade for the second time at the gate of the official residence of Keisham Rajendro, who is a Block Development Officer under Imphal West District. On November 25, 2009, another hand grenade had been lobbed at
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Unidentified armed persons left a hand grenade for the second time at the gate of the official residence of Keisham Rajendro, who is a Block Development Officer under Imphal West District. On November 25, 2009, another hand grenade had been lobbed at his quarters by unidentified armed persons.
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January - 7 
Unidentified armed persons lobbed a hand grenade inside the residential compound of a house at Porompat Thawanthaba under Imphal East District. Two motorcycle-borne youths lobbed the hand grenade at the house of Langpoklakpam Ibouchou Singh, who is a
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Unidentified armed persons lobbed a hand grenade inside the residential compound of a house at Porompat Thawanthaba under Imphal East District. Two motorcycle-borne youths lobbed the hand grenade at the house of Langpoklakpam Ibouchou Singh, who is an employee in Tourism Department, at around 11 am today. The hand grenade, however, did not explode.
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January - 7 
Unidentified persons abducted a non-local man identified as one M.D. Raphikul Hussain Choudhary Ali aka Ranu from Wochan village (Kholapani) under Ralan area, Wokha District on January 8, reported the Nagaland Post.
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Unidentified persons abducted a non-local man identified as one M.D. Raphikul Hussain Choudhary Ali aka Ranu from Wochan village (Kholapani) under Ralan area, Wokha District on January 8, reported the Nagaland Post.
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January - 7 
Vice-Chancellor, Rajan Gurukkal of the Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills in Kottayam District, has sought a Police inquiry into the veracity and origin of reports that appeared in a section of the media on reported Communist Party of Ind
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Vice-Chancellor, Rajan Gurukkal of the Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills in Kottayam District, has sought a Police inquiry into the veracity and origin of reports that appeared in a section of the media on reported Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) connection with four former students on January 7. The students were from the School of International Relations and Politics (SIRP) and said to have hailed from Chhattisgarh and West Bengal. University authorities said preliminary inquiries by Professor Gurukkal found that the content of the reports was baseless. However, since National Security and the credibility of one of the flagship teaching departments of the university were involved, it was decided to refer the matter to the Department of Home Affairs. A letter seeking a Police inquiry has been sent to State Home Minister, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.
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January - 7 
A militant outfit, named, Mawviya group, is planning to launch a suicide attack in the Sheikhupura District prison where blasphemy convict Asia Bibi is under detention.
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A militant outfit, named, Mawviya group, is planning to launch a suicide attack in the Sheikhupura District prison where blasphemy convict Asia Bibi is under detention.
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January - 7 
A senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Syed Yawar Abbas( 32), son of Syed Ali Sardar was shot dead by unidentified militants in Pir Ilahi Bux (PIB) Colony of Karachi on January 8, reports Daily Times. The incident followed by violence in
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A senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Syed Yawar Abbas( 32), son of Syed Ali Sardar was shot dead by unidentified militants in Pir Ilahi Bux (PIB) Colony of Karachi on January 8, reports Daily Times. The incident followed by violence in which around 14 people sustained serious burn injuries, while half a dozen people got bullet wounds when some enraged people torched four passenger busses in the city and resorted to aerial firing. According to media reports, violence prevailed in Hyderabad too.
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January - 7 
A trailer carrying supplies for NATO forces in Kandahar (Afghanistan) was set ablaze near Khuzdar. Sources said that unidenfied assailants on a motorcycle intercepted a Chaman-bound trailer and set it on fire.
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A trailer carrying supplies for NATO forces in Kandahar (Afghanistan) was set ablaze near Khuzdar. Sources said that unidenfied assailants on a motorcycle intercepted a Chaman-bound trailer and set it on fire.
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January - 7 
A US drone fired four missiles at a vehicle in Datta Khel town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 07, killing six suspected militants, reports Daily Times. The identities and nationalities of the suspe
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A US drone fired four missiles at a vehicle in Datta Khel town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 07, killing six suspected militants, reports Daily Times. The identities and nationalities of the suspected militants killed in the attack were not known, the intelligence officials said. However, the Datta Khel area is dominated by militants of Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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January - 7 
A watchman, identified as Gul Habib, was injured when militants blew up the basic health unit in Khan Banda of Mian Issa area of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 8, reports Dawn. Five rooms of the health centre were completely dest
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A watchman, identified as Gul Habib, was injured when militants blew up the basic health unit in Khan Banda of Mian Issa area of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 8, reports Dawn. Five rooms of the health centre were completely destroyed.
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January - 7 
Four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured in a roadside landmine blast and mortar attack in Qandharo area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 8, reports Dawn. The Security per
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Four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured in a roadside landmine blast and mortar attack in Qandharo area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 8, reports Dawn. The Security personnel were on a routine patrolling when their vehicle hit the landmine. After the incident, Security Forces (SFs) launched a search operation in Toor Kor, Mansoor Kor and Kakar Kor areas and defused three more landmines.
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January - 7 
Lieutenant-General (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) warned the Government in the National Assembly on January 7 that its indifference towards Balochistan would augur well neither for the province nor for the country
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Lieutenant-General (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) warned the Government in the National Assembly on January 7 that its indifference towards Balochistan would augur well neither for the province nor for the country’s integrity. On the issue of custodial killings allegedly by the Frontier Corps (FC), he said, had paralysed most of southern and central Balochistan and also the issue of reappearance of FC posts which had been removed under the Aghaz-i-Huqooq Balochistan package. He said the bodies of seven youths had been found over the past few days. They were reported to have been picked up by FC personnel in raids on their homes.
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January - 7 
one FC trooper was injured when militants fired a mortar shell at the FC camp in Mahmadghat tehsil of Mohmand Agency.
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one FC trooper was injured when militants fired a mortar shell at the FC camp in Mahmadghat tehsil of Mohmand Agency.
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January - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 46 militants from the Durrani area of Lower Kurram Agency. Nine hideouts were destroyed and 1,800 bags of fertilizers (used for making explosives) were recovered from their possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 46 militants from the Durrani area of Lower Kurram Agency. Nine hideouts were destroyed and 1,800 bags of fertilizers (used for making explosives) were recovered from their possession.
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January - 7 
The headless bodies of two local tribesmen were found at a deserted place in Zakhakhel Bazaar (market) area of Khyber Agency. They were identified as Mian Khel son of Gula Khan and Shala Baz Torkhel.
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The headless bodies of two local tribesmen were found at a deserted place in Zakhakhel Bazaar (market) area of Khyber Agency. They were identified as Mian Khel son of Gula Khan and Shala Baz Torkhel.
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January - 7 
Unidentified militants set on fire two empty NATO oil tankers at Landikotal bypass in Khyber Agency while they were on the way back to Peshawar after delivering NATO fuel at Bagram airbase of Afghanistan. The owner of the oil tanker from Kata Koshta
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Unidentified militants set on fire two empty NATO oil tankers at Landikotal bypass in Khyber Agency while they were on the way back to Peshawar after delivering NATO fuel at Bagram airbase of Afghanistan. The owner of the oil tanker from Kata Koshta said that two of their persons were also abducted from the vehicles.
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January - 7 
Chairman of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda and the vice-chairman Mohan Baidhya made a fresh call on January 7 for a struggle to achieve the party’s mission – national independence and People’s Republic, reports Himalayan Times. On the
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Chairman of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda and the vice-chairman Mohan Baidhya made a fresh call on January 7 for a struggle to achieve the party’s mission – national independence and People’s Republic, reports Himalayan Times. On the other hand, Vice-Chairman Baburam Bhattarai proposed to tread the middle path between the two extremes — parliamentary system of Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party Of Nepal-united Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and other parties and people’s democratic system of UCPN-M.
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January - 7 
Four women militants of Hizb-ut-Towhid were arrested on January 7 at Chhatadap village under Atwary sub-district in Panchagarh District while they were distributing Islamist books and leaflets, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are Momotaz Begum (40)
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Four women militants of Hizb-ut-Towhid were arrested on January 7 at Chhatadap village under Atwary sub-district in Panchagarh District while they were distributing Islamist books and leaflets, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are Momotaz Begum (40), Momtasina (25), Firoza Begum (28), and Mehnab Begum (21). Police also recovered seven books, six CDs and 70 leaflets relating to their outfit from their possession.
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January - 7 
Police arrested a 'regional leader' of Gano Bahini, identified as Panjer Ali (45), of Ahmedpur village in Mirpur sub-district in Kushtia District on January 6 and recovered firearms, ammunitions and bombs, reports Daily Star. Later police, along with
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Police arrested a 'regional leader' of Gano Bahini, identified as Panjer Ali (45), of Ahmedpur village in Mirpur sub-district in Kushtia District on January 6 and recovered firearms, ammunitions and bombs, reports Daily Star. Later police, along with Panjer, conducted a raid at Kalabaria GK (Ganges-Kabodak) canal around 4.30AM on January 7 and recovered one light gun, five bullets and five bombs from under the soil. Police said Panjer is accused in about a dozen cases including three for murder.
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January - 7 
De-mining groups recovered 91 APMs from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Periyapandivirichchan, Marathamadhu and Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 91 APMs from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Periyapandivirichchan, Marathamadhu and Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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January - 7 
Sri Lanka army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Thiruketheeswaram, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Monarawewa and Mankulam areas in the North recovered 11 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), two Rocket Propeller Grenades (
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Sri Lanka army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kollankulam, Thiruketheeswaram, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Monarawewa and Mankulam areas in the North recovered 11 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one 60-mm mortar bomb and one electric mine on January 7.
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January - 7 
Troops on their search and clear operations recovered one T-56 weapon, twenty-eight rounds of T-56 ammunition and one T-56 magazine along with twenty rounds of T-56 ammunition from Gandara Police area in Colombo District in the South.
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Troops on their search and clear operations recovered one T-56 weapon, twenty-eight rounds of T-56 ammunition and one T-56 magazine along with twenty rounds of T-56 ammunition from Gandara Police area in Colombo District in the South.
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January - 8 
An exchange of fire also took place between a group of Maoists, led by Azad of Bansadhara divisional committee and SFs near Maliguda village under Kotgarh Police Station limits in Kandhamal District, Police said. There were no reports of casualty fro
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An exchange of fire also took place between a group of Maoists, led by Azad of Bansadhara divisional committee and SFs near Maliguda village under Kotgarh Police Station limits in Kandhamal District, Police said. There were no reports of casualty from either side. One self-loading rifle, a Maoists kitbag and explosive material were seized from the spot, though the Maoists managed to escape.
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January - 8 
On January 9, The Sentinel reported that, raising hopes of tranquility Tripura witnessed less of riots, ethnic conflicts and massacres in the year 2010. The graph of insurgency-related violence in Tripura has dropped considerably. In June, Chief Mini
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On January 9, The Sentinel reported that, raising hopes of tranquility Tripura witnessed less of riots, ethnic conflicts and massacres in the year 2010. The graph of insurgency-related violence in Tripura has dropped considerably. In June, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar informed the State Assembly that nearly 8,000 militants of different outfits including the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) surrendered in the past 17 years. He was of the view that surrender of huge number of militants from their base camps was fallout of the proactive measures taken by the Bangladesh Government. According to Tripura’s DGP Pranay Sahaya, ‘chiefs’ of the two outfit, Ranjit Debbarma of ATTF and Biswamohan Debbarma of NLFT, are in Bangladesh and the process for handing them over to India was on process.
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January - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) of 37 Rashtriya Rifles Troops and Special Operation Group busted a militant hide-out on January 8 and recovered some ammunition and explosives in Poonch District, reports The Hindu. According to reports, 37 Rashtriya Rifles troo
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Security Forces (SFs) of 37 Rashtriya Rifles Troops and Special Operation Group busted a militant hide-out on January 8 and recovered some ammunition and explosives in Poonch District, reports The Hindu. According to reports, 37 Rashtriya Rifles troops and Special Operation Group of the Police raided the hide-out in Chatral-Mendhar, 160 Kilometer from Jammu. The recoveries from the hide-out yielded 5 Kilograms of RDX, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), one Chinese grenade, 45 rounds of AK ammunition, one wireless set, one pouch (made in Pakistan) and one gas cylinder, the SF source said.
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January - 8 
SFs recovered two claymore mines weighing 50 Kilograms at Hindridih in Tamar. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ranchi, Praveen Kumar Singh said claymore mines were hidden by the Maoists to target SFs in anti-Maoists operation.
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SFs recovered two claymore mines weighing 50 Kilograms at Hindridih in Tamar. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ranchi, Praveen Kumar Singh said claymore mines were hidden by the Maoists to target SFs in anti-Maoists operation.
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January - 8 
The ‘commander-in-chief’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Paresh Baruah’s presence in the neighbouring country was confirmed by the arrested chief of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chief R. K. Sanayaima alias Meghan, reports Tim
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The ‘commander-in-chief’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Paresh Baruah’s presence in the neighbouring country was confirmed by the arrested chief of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chief R. K. Sanayaima alias Meghan, reports Times of India on January 9. Meghan confessed during interrogation that he had met the elusive 'commander-in-chief' of ULFA during the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Highly-placed sources said the Manipuri militant leader also told National Investigative Agency (NIA) investigators that both of them had intensive talks in Shanghai about the activities of the two outfits, future plans, arms procurement, and the casualties suffered during the offensive launched by Security Forces.
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January - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed outfit, Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC) leadership said on January 8 that its cadres were behind the attack — on what it described as a camp of the "harmad" (hired armed
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed outfit, Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC) leadership said on January 8 that its cadres were behind the attack — on what it described as a camp of the "harmad" (hired armed goons) — which led to violence resulting in the death of seven persons at Netai village in the Lalgarh area of the State's Paschim Medinipur District on January 7, reports The Hindu. This revelation came on a day when the State Government said that Police reports indicated the presence of Maoists and PSBJC cadres in the violence there. PSBJC spokesperson Dilip Hansda told a local television channel that the villagers had taken it upon themselves to destroy the harmad camps in the region — something, he claimed, the local administration had failed to do. "Those killed and injured [in the Netai violence] were all supporters of our movement and did not belong to any political party," he asserted.
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January - 8 
Troops of 33 Assam Rifles recovered one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing about seven kilograms concealed inside a thermos flask at Khordak Iron Bridge in Bishnupur District on January 8. The IED was handed over to Kumbi Police Station.
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Troops of 33 Assam Rifles recovered one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing about seven kilograms concealed inside a thermos flask at Khordak Iron Bridge in Bishnupur District on January 8. The IED was handed over to Kumbi Police Station.
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January - 8 
A special committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in a meeting on January 8 informed that terrorist hideouts in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) were insignificant in number because terrorists were constantly on the run due to
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A special committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in a meeting on January 8 informed that terrorist hideouts in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) were insignificant in number because terrorists were constantly on the run due to the war on terror by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. The committee was further informed that FATA would attain financial self-reliance in the next five years due to the extension of road networks, linking of trade routes to Afghanistan from the motorway and the Indus Highway via Angore Adda, Khyber Agency and Nawan Pass. FATA Secretariat Additional Chief Secretary Habibullah Khan told the committee that the federal Government with the help of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the US was taking practical steps for development in FATA, whereas the rest of the international community was just confined to signing of memorandums of understandings (MoUs) and agreements on paper, however, several countries had started showing interest in FATA for the past six months.
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January - 8 
Police arrested six persons, including two cadres of a banned sectarian outfit, during a raid at the residence of one Mahboob Bareech in the Satellite Township of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on January 8. A Kalashnikov, 10 hand gren
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Police arrested six persons, including two cadres of a banned sectarian outfit, during a raid at the residence of one Mahboob Bareech in the Satellite Township of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on January 8. A Kalashnikov, 10 hand grenades, a pistol and a large quantity of ammunition was recovered from the possession of the arrested persons.
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January - 8 
Two gas wells were blown up in Dera Bugti District of Balochistan on January 9, reports Dawn. Sources said that explosive devices had been planted in well numbers 19 and 83 which were detonated by unidentified militants. Sarbaz Baloch, a spokesman fo
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Two gas wells were blown up in Dera Bugti District of Balochistan on January 9, reports Dawn. Sources said that explosive devices had been planted in well numbers 19 and 83 which were detonated by unidentified militants. Sarbaz Baloch, a spokesman for the Baloch Republican Army (BRA), claimed responsibility for the blasts. He claimed six gas wells had been destroyed.
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January - 9 
A group of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager, identified as Jamil Soren in West Midnapore District on January 9. Soren, a native of Garra village near Lalgarh, was dragged out of his house and was shot de
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A group of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager, identified as Jamil Soren in West Midnapore District on January 9. Soren, a native of Garra village near Lalgarh, was dragged out of his house and was shot dead. Locals said Soren was a former member of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M). He recently joined the Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) and was active in the area.
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January - 9 
Eleven journalists of Karbi Anglong District abducted on January 9 by Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), were rescued by Security Forces after an hour of encounter, reports Assam Tribune. However, the militants managed to escap
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Eleven journalists of Karbi Anglong District abducted on January 9 by Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), were rescued by Security Forces after an hour of encounter, reports Assam Tribune. However, the militants managed to escape. KLNLF militants, who abducted the Journalists, took them to a remote place where the militants organised a press meet and put pressure on them to publish certain news in favour of them.
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January - 9 
Four Rabha militants belonging to the Rabha Security Force (RSF) were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Balmuri village, 3 kms from Solmari in Bajengdoba in East Garo Hills District. The four militants identified as Kasiram R
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Four Rabha militants belonging to the Rabha Security Force (RSF) were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Balmuri village, 3 kms from Solmari in Bajengdoba in East Garo Hills District. The four militants identified as Kasiram Rabha (30), Gangadhar Rabha (30), Dhanonjoy Rabha (40) and Aniraj Rabha (17 years) hail from Agia in Assam. They had planned to sneak into Garo Hills, create arson attacks and target the Garo villages.
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January - 9 
In the course of his confessions Swami Aseemanand, the hardline religious leader, revealed that he had paid INR 25,000 to his co-conspirator Sunil Joshi ( who was later murdered ) before the bomb explosions in Malegaon (September 8, 2008) in Mahara
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In the course of his confessions Swami Aseemanand, the hardline religious leader, revealed that he had paid INR 25,000 to his co-conspirator Sunil Joshi ( who was later murdered ) before the bomb explosions in Malegaon (September 8, 2008) in Maharashtra, Times of India reported on January 10. According to the confessions the decision to carry out explosions in the Muslim dominated Malegaon region was taken at a meeting, attended by Joshi, Bharat Riteshwar alias Bharat Bhai, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Aseemanand, they decided to carry out the blasts. The terrorist act was carried out, reportedly, as an act of retribution against the attacks in Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh by Muslim militants.
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January - 9 
Maoists called a bandh (general shut down) in Kandhamal, Gajapati and Rayagada District on January 10, protesting ‘Operation Green Hunt.
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Maoists called a bandh (general shut down) in Kandhamal, Gajapati and Rayagada District on January 10, protesting ‘Operation Green Hunt.
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January - 9 
Maoists had damaged two mobile communication towers at Aligonda in the District in the night of January 9.
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Maoists had damaged two mobile communication towers at Aligonda in the District in the night of January 9.
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January - 9 
Militants belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including women militants January 9 (Today) blew up a cabin signal point of Bandamunda railway station of Sundergarh District, reports Times of India. The railway service on Howr
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Militants belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including women militants January 9 (Today) blew up a cabin signal point of Bandamunda railway station of Sundergarh District, reports Times of India. The railway service on Howrah-Mumbai and Rourkela-Hatia railway lines has been disrupted following the incident. According to Railway sources 50 to 60 armed Maoists blasted the signal point around 2AM. The Maoists left a number of posters opposing anti-Maoist Operation Green Hunt taken up by Centre, harassment to the innocent tribals and demanded the release of Binayak Sen.
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January - 9 
Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four women, were killed in an encounter with the District Voluntary Force and D-CAT, a special team of Rayagada Police in Rayagada District during the early hours of January 9
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Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four women, were killed in an encounter with the District Voluntary Force and D-CAT, a special team of Rayagada Police in Rayagada District during the early hours of January 9. The gun-battle took place in Dabramali village in the remote hilly region of Bhamramali under the Kashipur Police Station limits of the District. “The firing lasted for a little more than an hour. When dawn broke, we found nine bodies scattered around the camp of which one was identified as that of Ravi, the leader of Kashipur dalam (squad) of Bansadhara division. There were four women Maoists among the dead,” said Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IG, South-West Range), Soumendra Priyadarshi. All the deceased Maoists are in the age group of 20-25. The Police said about 15 Maoists were in the camp when the encounter happened. “We expect two more casualties, as there were signs of bodies being dragged away,” a senior Police Official said, adds Indian Express. Police recovered nine bodies from the encounter spot. Weapons and explosives, including three .303 rifles, two pistols and one INSAS rifle were seized.
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January - 9 
Police arrested three persons and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including an anti-tank mine which they were planning to supply to militants, in Uri area of Baramulla District on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific
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Police arrested three persons and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including an anti-tank mine which they were planning to supply to militants, in Uri area of Baramulla District on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information, Police stopped a vehicle at Uri and recovered the anti-tank mine, one AK rifle and 34 grenades. Three persons — two hailing from Baramulla and one from Uri — were arrested.
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January - 9 
Police identified all the nine Maoists killed in the encounter of January 9 in Rayagada District and confirmed that one of those killed was D Srinivas Rao alias Rabi alias Devvuri alias Srinu alias Ramesh, a top Maoist, heading a unit of the Bansadha
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Police identified all the nine Maoists killed in the encounter of January 9 in Rayagada District and confirmed that one of those killed was D Srinivas Rao alias Rabi alias Devvuri alias Srinu alias Ramesh, a top Maoist, heading a unit of the Bansadhara division of the outfit and considered as 'guru' of Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, Times of India reported on January 10. Rabi hailed from East Godavari District in neighbouring State of Andhra Pradesh. "Andhra Police had earlier announced a cash award of INR 300, 000 on Rabi. He was into Maoists activities at least for the last eight-nine years. He was ‘commander’ of the Kashipur dalam (squad) of the Bansadhara division and was actively involved in inducting, organizing and training recruits," Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (South-western range) Soumendra Priyadarshi said. The other Maoists including five women, were natives of Odisha, Police said. They are identified as Rajendra, Lengu, Ramesh Kulsika, Rinky, Nirmala, Mamata Sipka, Karuna and Kamala. Lengu hailed from Dharmagarh in Kalahandi District and Mamata from Gajapati District, while the others were from Rayagada, Police added. Reports indicate that at least 14 Maoists have been killed in a span of 10 days.
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January - 9 
Six suspected Maoists, including a woman, were arrested from Bisra area while the woman was arrested from Bandamunda in connection with the Maoist attack at Bandamunda railway station of Sundergarh District on January 9. Preliminary investigation sug
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Six suspected Maoists, including a woman, were arrested from Bisra area while the woman was arrested from Bandamunda in connection with the Maoist attack at Bandamunda railway station of Sundergarh District on January 9. Preliminary investigation suggested that all the six were involved in blasting of signal cabin at the Bandamunda railway station and planting of landmine in Jareikela Police outpost and Bisra panchayat (village level local self government institution) office, Police claimed.
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January - 9 
Special Task Force (STF) arrested four top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from near Dihuri canal in Aurangabad District on January 9. They were identified as Vikas Kumar ‘sub-zonal commander’, Ram Narayan Yadav, Karpuri Th
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Special Task Force (STF) arrested four top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from near Dihuri canal in Aurangabad District on January 9. They were identified as Vikas Kumar ‘sub-zonal commander’, Ram Narayan Yadav, Karpuri Thakur and Ravi Ranjan Paswan, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Daudnagar, Mazhar Hussain said.
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January - 9 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Hurlum forests in Hazaribagh District on January 9. "Three top Maoist cadres were killed in the gun battle. The bodies have bee
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Hurlum forests in Hazaribagh District on January 9. "Three top Maoist cadres were killed in the gun battle. The bodies have been recovered and three rifles seized," a spokesperson of the Jharkhand Police said. The killed Maoists were identified as ‘zonal commander’ Praven Manjhi alias Phulchand, ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dharmendra Mahto alias Deo Dayal Mahto and ‘area commander’ Prasant Kumar Singh of a hit squad of Zilga zonal commander Naveen Manjhi. Three rifles, including two semi-automatic ones, more than 100 live cartridges, a torch, cell phone batteries and chargers and INR 45, 000 in cash were found with them. A gas cylinder was also seized.
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January - 9 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, alias Rajiv Rajkonwar, on January 9 said that “militancy was not able to solve any problem in last 30 years”, reports. “We want to solve the ethnic problems of Assam, so that a true
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, alias Rajiv Rajkonwar, on January 9 said that “militancy was not able to solve any problem in last 30 years”, reports. “We want to solve the ethnic problems of Assam, so that a true democratic atmosphere will prevail where every one will be free to speak up for the safety and security of Assamese people”, he added. Rajkhowa said no one was above the people of Assam. “We are not going to compromise on anything secretly. We have no desire for power, nor do we have anything to do with election. We want to solve the problems of Assam through dialogue with dignity,” Rajkhowa added further.
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January - 9 
A Policeman attached to Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani's Security detail was detained along with an official of the country's electronic media on January 9 in connection with Punjab Governor Salman Taseer's assassination on January 4, reports
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A Policeman attached to Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani's Security detail was detained along with an official of the country's electronic media on January 9 in connection with Punjab Governor Salman Taseer's assassination on January 4, reports Times of India. The arrested policeman is a friend of Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, the killer of the Punjab Governor, and had been in touch with him. Meanwhile, investigators are looking for a cleric who motivated Qadri. It was reported that the investigators have gathered details about the cleric and his name has been put on a list of wanted persons.
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January - 9 
Five militants, including a local ‘commander’, were killed when two rival militant outfits clashed in Zangi area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 10, reports Dawn. Sources said that the killed militants belong
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Five militants, including a local ‘commander’, were killed when two rival militant outfits clashed in Zangi area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 10, reports Dawn. Sources said that the killed militants belonged to Al Badr outfit. The slain militants were identified as Zuber Khan, Ismail Khan, Kamal Khan, Habibur Rehman and ‘commander’ Yahya. Sources said that various militant outfits developed differences with each other over extortion and ransom money.
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January - 9 
Saudi Arabia on January 9 issued global arrest warrants for 47 suspected al Qaeda militants believed to be hiding in Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan, or Iraq who it said had tried to build cells inside the top oil exporter, reported Daily Times. “Author
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Saudi Arabia on January 9 issued global arrest warrants for 47 suspected al Qaeda militants believed to be hiding in Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan, or Iraq who it said had tried to build cells inside the top oil exporter, reported Daily Times. “Authorities have identified 47 wanted Saudis who are abroad and who adopt the deviant ideology,” the Saudi Interior Ministry said, adding, “One of their goals is to establish terrorism cells inside the kingdom and recruit Saudis to send abroad for training”.
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January - 9 
Sunni Tehreek (ST) activists gathered at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed (BBS) Road and staged a protest at Liaquat Bagh area of Rawalpindi in Punjab demanding release of Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, reported Daily Times. “If Qadri is given death sentence, the
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Sunni Tehreek (ST) activists gathered at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed (BBS) Road and staged a protest at Liaquat Bagh area of Rawalpindi in Punjab demanding release of Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, reported Daily Times. “If Qadri is given death sentence, the whole nation will besiege Parliament House,” warned Rawalpindi ST Ulema Board chairman Allama Ghufran Mehmood Sialvi.
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January - 9 
The investigation into the NATO containers scam has confirmed the smuggling of liquor and arms in the containers supposed to carry goods for the forces based in Afghanistan, reported Indian Express on January 10. The Supreme Court took suo moto notic
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The investigation into the NATO containers scam has confirmed the smuggling of liquor and arms in the containers supposed to carry goods for the forces based in Afghanistan, reported Indian Express on January 10. The Supreme Court took suo moto notice of a report aired on a news channel (Dunya News) about liquor being smuggled in containers meant for carrying ammunition, food and other necessities for NATO forces in Afghanistan.
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January - 9 
The Tehreek-e-Namoos-e-Risalat (TNR) and the All-Religious Parties Alliance held a massive rally on January 9 from Numaish Chowrangi to Tibat centre in Karachi (Sindh), demanding the Government not to touch the country’s blasphemy law and to abolish
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The Tehreek-e-Namoos-e-Risalat (TNR) and the All-Religious Parties Alliance held a massive rally on January 9 from Numaish Chowrangi to Tibat centre in Karachi (Sindh), demanding the Government not to touch the country’s blasphemy law and to abolish the committee set up to review the law and withdraw the proposed blasphemy bill from the National Assembly, reported Daily Times.
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January - 9 
Three persons, including two minor girls, were injured in a bomb blast under the Pishtakhara Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 10, reports Daily Times. Muhammad Imran, an official of the Pishtakhara P
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Three persons, including two minor girls, were injured in a bomb blast under the Pishtakhara Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 10, reports Daily Times. Muhammad Imran, an official of the Pishtakhara Police, said that the bomb was planted in a garbage dump and went off when the girls, Shazia and Maryam, were passing by it. Another person was also injured besides the girls.
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January - 9 
Unidentified militants blew up two girls’ primary schools in Merikhel and Mathakhel areas of Landikotal in Khyber Agency. The schools were known as Liaquat Ali and Itbar Jan primary schools, respectively. The total number of destroyed or damaged scho
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Unidentified militants blew up two girls’ primary schools in Merikhel and Mathakhel areas of Landikotal in Khyber Agency. The schools were known as Liaquat Ali and Itbar Jan primary schools, respectively. The total number of destroyed or damaged schools in Khyber Agency has crossed 30.
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January - 9 
Unidentified militants set ablaze a container, carrying goods for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan, in Khuzdar District of Balochistan.
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Unidentified militants set ablaze a container, carrying goods for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan, in Khuzdar District of Balochistan.
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January - 9 
According to Kantipuronline, the Police says that An outfit of former People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) calling itself the People's Liberation Army Former Soldiers' Unity Organisation (P
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According to Kantipuronline, the Police says that An outfit of former People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) calling itself the People's Liberation Army Former Soldiers' Unity Organisation (PLAFSUG) was suspected of running various crime rackets in Jhapa District, says the Police,. Police believe that the outfit is largely comprised of disqualified Maoist combatants and it is involved in crimes like extortion, abduction and robbery in the Dstrict. Mechi Zonal Police Chief Raviraj Shrestha said the authorities have found direct involvement of the outfit in various crimes that took place in Jhapa in the past couple of months. He also claimed that the fighters at the Chulachuli-based camp of the PLA in Ilam District were harbouring the outfit.
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January - 9 
Business Advisory Committee of the Parliament fixed January 12 to be the date that will vote on the motion to elect Nepali Congress (NC) leader and lone Prime Ministerial candidate Ram Chandra Poudel to the post of Prime Minister.
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Business Advisory Committee of the Parliament fixed January 12 to be the date that will vote on the motion to elect Nepali Congress (NC) leader and lone Prime Ministerial candidate Ram Chandra Poudel to the post of Prime Minister.
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January - 9 
UCPN-M is likely to remove its All Nepal Trade Union Federation (ANTUF) President Salikram Jamarkattel for his malpractices and incompetence. The move is part of an internal power struggle that has led to the demand for reshuffling by the party's tw
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UCPN-M is likely to remove its All Nepal Trade Union Federation (ANTUF) President Salikram Jamarkattel for his malpractices and incompetence. The move is part of an internal power struggle that has led to the demand for reshuffling by the party's two Vice Chairmen -- Mohan Baidya and Babauram Bhattarai -- to remove powerful individuals close to the party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda from lucrative wings of the party. The Baidya and Bhattarai factions have threatened they will form a parallel trade union if Jamarkattel, who is close to Party Chairman Prachanda, is not removed.
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January - 9 
A cadre belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the PBCP (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Sujon alias Loba (30) was hacked to death at border village Shatgasa on January 9. The party rivals might have killed him over past enmity, OC of Chatmohar Polic
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A cadre belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the PBCP (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Sujon alias Loba (30) was hacked to death at border village Shatgasa on January 9. The party rivals might have killed him over past enmity, OC of Chatmohar Police Station said.
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January - 9 
De-mining groups recovered 22 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) from Mahilankulam and Maruthamadhu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 22 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) from Mahilankulam and Maruthamadhu areas.
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January - 9 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Menik Farm and Wellamullivaikkal areas in the North recovered one hand grenade, one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine and 29 rounds of T-56 ammunition on January 9.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Menik Farm and Wellamullivaikkal areas in the North recovered one hand grenade, one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine and 29 rounds of T-56 ammunition on January 9.
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January - 9 
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Sri Lanka predicted on January 9 that more refugees and displaced persons would return to their homes in north Sri Lanka in 2011, reports Colombo Page. According to UNHCR data, in 2010, the number
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Sri Lanka predicted on January 9 that more refugees and displaced persons would return to their homes in north Sri Lanka in 2011, reports Colombo Page. According to UNHCR data, in 2010, the number of refugees it assisted to return to Sri Lanka was 2,054. The U.N. body places the total number of internally-displaced persons at 4.39 lakh and refugees at 1.45 lakh.
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January - 10 
‘Chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Isak Chishi Swu, is likely to arrive Delhi on January 13 for holding next round of political negotiations, reports the Nagaland Post. NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Th. Muiv
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‘Chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Isak Chishi Swu, is likely to arrive Delhi on January 13 for holding next round of political negotiations, reports the Nagaland Post. NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Th. Muivah who is currently in New Delhi, along with a host of other leaders is likely to join Swu in the next round of talks likely to be decided upon arrival of Isak Swu.
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January - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman and two suspected cadres from West Midnapore District [West Bengal] were arrested by the Odisha and West Bengal Police in Cuttack District, Police said in Jhargram on January 10. One of the arres
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman and two suspected cadres from West Midnapore District [West Bengal] were arrested by the Odisha and West Bengal Police in Cuttack District, Police said in Jhargram on January 10. One of the arrestee, identified as Karmu Mahato (55), a Maoist linkman, resident of Kalian village in Jhargram, had gone to SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack to treat Deben Marandi and Manick Soren after the duo got injured in a landmine blast. Mahato is also said to be a Trinamool Congress (TMC) Party leader. One of the two patients, Deben Marandi, has been identified as a top Maoist, an expert bomb-maker and a close aide of Maoist squad leader Jayanta. A senior Odisha Police officer said, "Mahato has been charged for the blasts in Didiha on December 5, 2010 and for harbouring Maoists by secretly admitting two of them in hospital." However, Jhargram additional Superintendent of Police Mukesh Kumar said he knew nothing about Mahato’s his political identity.
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January - 10 
Accusing the Centre of pushing the youth in Jammu and Kashmir to wall, the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 10 advised the youth against taking up arms and called for peaceful means to take the
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Accusing the Centre of pushing the youth in Jammu and Kashmir to wall, the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 10 advised the youth against taking up arms and called for peaceful means to take the ongoing "freedom struggle" to its logical conclusion, according to Daily Excelsior. "New Delhi has unleashed State terror to force the youth to take up arms…It is a conspiracy against our peaceful struggle and therefore the youth should restraint from taking any such step which will provide a handle to India to malign our movement," Geelani said. He said many a youth had come to meet him and complained that there was no scope for peaceful struggle. "They were disappointed with peaceful ways and want to pick up guns but I advised them against it," the APHC-G chairman said. Geelani is under house arrest for the past 127 days.
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January - 10 
At least nine persons have been killed by January 10 in the Rabha-Garo ethnic clash that began on January 1. However, Telegraph puts the casualty figure at 10. A Union Home Ministry team led by joint secretary (Northeast) Sambhu Singh visited strife-
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At least nine persons have been killed by January 10 in the Rabha-Garo ethnic clash that began on January 1. However, Telegraph puts the casualty figure at 10. A Union Home Ministry team led by joint secretary (Northeast) Sambhu Singh visited strife-torn areas in both Assam and Meghalaya on January 10. The visiting team said the clashes appeared "well-planned" and did not rule out the hand of "underground groups." Singh ruled out fresh deployment of Army but said the Centre was considering sending more paramilitary forces after holding talks with officials of East Garo Hills and Goalpara administration at Resubelpara circuit house in Meghalaya. He said around 50,000 people have been displaced in the clashes between Garo and Rabha groups and efforts would be made to rehabilitate them at the earliest.
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January - 10 
Chhattisgarh Government has decided to add another 2,400 SPOs to be drawn from local youths to combat the Maoists, an official said, reports Hindustan Times. "The SPOs have proved to be an asset for the State in fighting Maoist militancy and also in
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Chhattisgarh Government has decided to add another 2,400 SPOs to be drawn from local youths to combat the Maoists, an official said, reports Hindustan Times. "The SPOs have proved to be an asset for the State in fighting Maoist militancy and also in breaking their intelligence network," a senior Police Officer said. He said that at least 2,400 local youths in Bastar will be appointed as SPOs in 2011 to team up with Police and Central Forces to dismantle Maoists terror network in a sprawling area of 40,000 square kilometers. "The youths who know much about Maoists locally in Bastar as well as their intelligence set up and want to serve the country to eliminate Maoists will be recruited as SPOs. The appointment process will begin soon," the Officer added. Bastar region already has about 2,500 SPOs. They are paid a monthly remuneration of INR 3, 000 as they are not part of the regular Police Force. The authorities spend a good amount on providing capsule training on guerrilla warfare and arms handling to the SPOs.
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January - 10 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi said that Assam Government will not to oppose bail plea of NDFB-ATF ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary. Gogoi said the NDFB faction led by its chairman Ranjan Daimary, who is now in jail after his handover to Indian authority b
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi said that Assam Government will not to oppose bail plea of NDFB-ATF ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary. Gogoi said the NDFB faction led by its chairman Ranjan Daimary, who is now in jail after his handover to Indian authority by Bangladesh 2010, has already sent a letter to Assam Government conveying its decision to declare unilateral truce which had been reciprocated positively by the Government after weighing pros and cons and in the interest of restoring peace in Bodo tribe dominated areas in the state.
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January - 10 
Devki Nandan Gautam, a former Director General of Police of Bihar, is appointed the security advisor to the Jharkhand Government on January 11, reports Times of India. Gautam will advise the State Government on strategy to tackle Maoist menace and ma
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Devki Nandan Gautam, a former Director General of Police of Bihar, is appointed the security advisor to the Jharkhand Government on January 11, reports Times of India. Gautam will advise the State Government on strategy to tackle Maoist menace and matters of general law and order.
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January - 10 
Geelani has also called for a state-wide shutdown on January 15 against the ‘arrests of youth and human rights violations’, adds Times of India. "I urge people to observe a complete bandh on Jan 15," Geelani said.
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Geelani has also called for a state-wide shutdown on January 15 against the ‘arrests of youth and human rights violations’, adds Times of India. "I urge people to observe a complete bandh on Jan 15," Geelani said.
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January - 10 
Jharkhand Police arrested five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a former ‘area commander’ identified as Turiya Arao, in Simdega District on January 10. Arao was associated with the CPI-Maoist in the Thethainagar a
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Jharkhand Police arrested five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a former ‘area commander’ identified as Turiya Arao, in Simdega District on January 10. Arao was associated with the CPI-Maoist in the Thethainagar area for the past three to four years, Police said. The Police are yet to identify the rest four arrested Maoists. "A huge cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered from them. One 9 mm pistol, two country-made pistols, two country-made rifles, .315 bullets, 9 mm bullets, 20 pieces of gelatin and 10 electronic detonators have also been seized from them," Superintendent of Police Anoop Birthare said.
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January - 10 
Maoists also burnt down a truck near Adaba in Gajapati District in the night of January 10.
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Maoists also burnt down a truck near Adaba in Gajapati District in the night of January 10.
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January - 10 
Odisha Home Secretary UN Behera on January 10 aid the State now could successfully prevent Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks as it had "adequate force comprising five battalions of Border security Force (BSF) and seven battalions o
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Odisha Home Secretary UN Behera on January 10 aid the State now could successfully prevent Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks as it had "adequate force comprising five battalions of Border security Force (BSF) and seven battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) besides its elite anti-Maoist Special Operation Group (SOG)," DNA reports. About 50 units of SOG were engaged in anti-Maoist operation in the State, Officials said. [One unit of SOG has 30 members.] The Home Secretary described the encounter in Badangmali area of Rayagada District on January 9 as an ‘intelligence based operation’, and said the State has developed intelligence network to track Maoists movements. Odisha Government feels implementation of Integrated Action Plan (IAP) in 15 Maoist-hit and backward areas have started paying dividend. About INR 8.5 billion would be spent on these developmental works in next two years, the Home Secretary added.
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January - 10 
one Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in an encounter between the Chhattisgarh Police and the cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested pocket of Bijapur District on January 11. However, the Chhattisgarh Police cla
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one Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in an encounter between the Chhattisgarh Police and the cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested pocket of Bijapur District on January 11. However, the Chhattisgarh Police claimed they killed several Maoist cadres in the gun battle. During the encounter two SPOs also received injuries while the Police arrested two Maoists after the encounter. Superintendent of Police Avinash Mohanty said, “The casualty figure of Maoists may be up to 12. We arrested two rebels as well but lost a SPO in the battle while two other SPOs received gunshots and were rushed to government hospital.” He also said some explosives were also recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 10 
Police has claimed that the Maoist fatality in the encounter on January 9, in Rayagada District has gone up to 13, reports Orissadiary.com. But the Police are yet to come up with the identity of the rest four which it is claming
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Police has claimed that the Maoist fatality in the encounter on January 9, in Rayagada District has gone up to 13, reports Orissadiary.com. But the Police are yet to come up with the identity of the rest four which it is claming
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January - 10 
Ranjan Daimary, the arrested ‘chairman’ of the anti-talks faction (ATF) of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), on January 10 declared a unilateral ceasefire for six months, reports Telegraph. Within hours of the declaration, Bodolan
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Ranjan Daimary, the arrested ‘chairman’ of the anti-talks faction (ATF) of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), on January 10 declared a unilateral ceasefire for six months, reports Telegraph. Within hours of the declaration, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary sought suspension of operations against NDFB-ATF. Talking to reporters when he was brought to the court in Guwahati, Daimary said that in the intervening period they would not indulge in any act of violence and cease hostilities. He said their decision to declare a unilateral ceasefire had been conveyed to the Union Government. “Now it is the responsibility of the Government to take the peace initiative forward. The ball is in their court now,” Daimary added. Sources said the outfit had recently sent a letter declaring unilateral ceasefire to the Centre through Bodoland National Conference (BNC), adding that Daimary’s sister Anjali Daimary, a member of the BNC’s convening committee, was playing a key role in this process.
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January - 10 
T John Kuki, the Information and Publicity ‘Secretary’ of Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army-Military Council (UKLA), issued a Statement warning Autonomous District Council (ADC) Chairman Sehpu and Irin Doungel, accountant of
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T John Kuki, the Information and Publicity ‘Secretary’ of Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army-Military Council (UKLA), issued a Statement warning Autonomous District Council (ADC) Chairman Sehpu and Irin Doungel, accountant of the Senapati District, to resign from their respective post on or before January 20 failing which they will be ‘awarded capital punishment’.
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January - 10 
Tarun Gogoi ruled out general amnesty for members of the ULFA despite an atmosphere amenable for talks to start indicating that members of the outfit would have to go through the legal process for acts of violence. But, the CM said his Government was
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Tarun Gogoi ruled out general amnesty for members of the ULFA despite an atmosphere amenable for talks to start indicating that members of the outfit would have to go through the legal process for acts of violence. But, the CM said his Government was not averse to ensuring ‘safe passage’ for elusive ULFA cadres during the mid-January Magh Bihu (harvesting festival) and the mid-April Bohag Bihu festivals.
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January - 10 
Three female Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from an interior forested pocket in Bijapur District on January 10. “The women were arrested by a patrolling team comprised of District Force (DF) and the Special Police O
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Three female Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from an interior forested pocket in Bijapur District on January 10. “The women were arrested by a patrolling team comprised of District Force (DF) and the Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Potenar area. We believe they were linked to a few attacks,” said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) B.P. Rajbhanu.
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January - 10 
Troops of Assam Rifles (15th Battalion) arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Sajambam James Singh (36), of Yairipok Yambem Leikai in Thoubal District on January 11, reported Sangai Express. James has been handed over to Ya
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Troops of Assam Rifles (15th Battalion) arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Sajambam James Singh (36), of Yairipok Yambem Leikai in Thoubal District on January 11, reported Sangai Express. James has been handed over to Yairipok Police Station.
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January - 10 
Two top ranking United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders, ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Choudhury and ‘finance secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika, were granted bail on January 10 by a special TADA court paving the way for their release on January 11 (to
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Two top ranking United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders, ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Choudhury and ‘finance secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika, were granted bail on January 10 by a special TADA court paving the way for their release on January 11 (today).
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January - 10 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram took stock of anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations and coordination amongst State Police and Paramilitary officers of Naxal [Left wing Extremist]-affected States of the country as he met the
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram took stock of anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations and coordination amongst State Police and Paramilitary officers of Naxal [Left wing Extremist]-affected States of the country as he met the top brass of these forces in New Delhi on January 10. Chidambaram chaired a high-level meet of Directors General and Inspectors General of Operations of States like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, and chiefs of Paramilitary forces like Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Sashastra Seema Bal.
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January - 10 
A gas pipeline was blown up in Loti area of Dera Bugti District, suspending gas supply to a gas purification pant.
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A gas pipeline was blown up in Loti area of Dera Bugti District, suspending gas supply to a gas purification pant.
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January - 10 
A head constable, Mohammad Khan, was killed when unidentified assailants attack a Police checkpoint in Dera Allahyar town in Jaffarabad District in the night.
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A head constable, Mohammad Khan, was killed when unidentified assailants attack a Police checkpoint in Dera Allahyar town in Jaffarabad District in the night.
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January - 10 
Anti-Terrorist Court Judge Malik Akram Awan awarded 14-day judicial remand of Qadri and sent him to Adiala Jail of Rawalpindi in Punjab.
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Anti-Terrorist Court Judge Malik Akram Awan awarded 14-day judicial remand of Qadri and sent him to Adiala Jail of Rawalpindi in Punjab.
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January - 10 
Malik Mumtaz Qadri, who killed the Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer on January 4, in his official confessional statement on January 10 accepted that he killed the Governor over his statement regarding the country’s blasphemy law and said that he had ac
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Malik Mumtaz Qadri, who killed the Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer on January 4, in his official confessional statement on January 10 accepted that he killed the Governor over his statement regarding the country’s blasphemy law and said that he had acted alone, reports Daily Times. Qadri, in his confessional statement said that he killed the Punjab Governor for his remarks to change the blasphemy law, adding that he had acted as an individual and ruled out the involvement of any religious or militant outfit in his actions, though he confessed to be instigated by the speeches of two clerics, Qari Hanif and Ishtaque Shah, in a religious gathering on January 1.
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January - 10 
Police is tracking Qari Hanif and Ishtaque Shah of Attock District in Punjab after the confessional statement of Malik Mumtaz Qadri. Sources reveal that Muhammad Hanif Qureshi was the imam of the Aamna Masjid situated at Kuri Road in Islamabad.
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Police is tracking Qari Hanif and Ishtaque Shah of Attock District in Punjab after the confessional statement of Malik Mumtaz Qadri. Sources reveal that Muhammad Hanif Qureshi was the imam of the Aamna Masjid situated at Kuri Road in Islamabad.
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January - 10 
Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani on January 10 said it was the collective obligation of the media to make efforts against extremism and not highlight the ideology and activities of extremists.
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Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani on January 10 said it was the collective obligation of the media to make efforts against extremism and not highlight the ideology and activities of extremists.
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January - 10 
The NA body was further informed that out of 61 proposals of the Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan (beginning of the rights of Balochistan) package, 15 had been fully implemented, 12 were in the process of being implemented while 34 proposals were in the
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The NA body was further informed that out of 61 proposals of the Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan (beginning of the rights of Balochistan) package, 15 had been fully implemented, 12 were in the process of being implemented while 34 proposals were in the middle stages of implementation. IPC Deputy Secretary Aziz Jamali told the committee that 5,000 people had been recruited by the Balochistan Provincial Government in the education sector, who would be paid by the Federal Government for the next four years. He also told the committee that around 45 percent of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) had returned to Dera Bugti, and they would be compensated by the Provincial Government, however, committee Chairman Ahmedan Bugti, correcting the Deputy Secretary, said that 85 percent of the IDPs had returned to their native areas, but they had no means to earn a living.
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January - 10 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) on January 10 expressed dissatisfaction over the pace of implementation on the Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package with the observation that a lot of work had been done
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The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) on January 10 expressed dissatisfaction over the pace of implementation on the Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package with the observation that a lot of work had been done on paper and nothing on the ground, reports Daily Times. The committee was told that devolution of five ministries, including education, social welfare and special education, tourism, culture and livestock and dairy development, will be completed by the end of the current (January) or beginning of the next month (February).
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January - 10 
Three NGO workers were abducted along with their vehicle by unidentified assailants in Tambo tehsil (revenue unit) of Naseerabad District. According to sources, three workers of an international NGO were returning after distributing ration among the
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Three NGO workers were abducted along with their vehicle by unidentified assailants in Tambo tehsil (revenue unit) of Naseerabad District. According to sources, three workers of an international NGO were returning after distributing ration among the flood victims in Dera Murad Jamali. The workers were identified as Abdul Latif Kakar, Muhammad Naqeeb and Jaffar Bugti.
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January - 10 
Unidentified assailants shot dead three labourers of Punjabi origin and injured two others in Panjgur District of Balochistan on January 11, reports Dawn. Sources said the assailants on motorcycles opened indiscriminate fire on labourers working on t
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Unidentified assailants shot dead three labourers of Punjabi origin and injured two others in Panjgur District of Balochistan on January 11, reports Dawn. Sources said the assailants on motorcycles opened indiscriminate fire on labourers working on the premises of an under-construction cadet college on the outskirts of Panjgur. Haji Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Ishaq and Abdul Razzaq were killed on the spot, while Mohammad Saleem was injured seriously. Levies Force sources said the victims hailed from Vehari town of Muzaffargarh District in Punjab.
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January - 10 
All Madhesh-based political parties except the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) decided to vote for Nepali Congress (NC) candidate Ram Chandra Poudel in the Prime Ministerial election scheduled for January 12. “We are committed to the democratic allia
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All Madhesh-based political parties except the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) decided to vote for Nepali Congress (NC) candidate Ram Chandra Poudel in the Prime Ministerial election scheduled for January 12. “We are committed to the democratic alliance,” Vice-Chairman of the Madheshi Janaadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) Rameshwor Raya Yadav said, adding that his party would support Poudel. Vice-Chairman of Sadbhavana Party (SP) Laxman Lal Karna said that though the party's official decision is still awaited, they are all set to vote for Poudel.
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January - 10 
The chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said on January 10 that his party is prepared to hand over the command control of cantonments to the Prime Minister-led Special Committee overseei
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The chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said on January 10 that his party is prepared to hand over the command control of cantonments to the Prime Minister-led Special Committee overseeing the Maoist combatants before United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) scheduled departure on January 15, reports Kantipuronline. He outlined three steps that would ensure a smooth transition before UNMIN wraps up. The steps include organising a special ceremony to formally mark the transfer of the chain of command to the Special Committee, the regrouping of combatants into two different categories (those opting for integration and those opting for rehabilitation), and finalising the norms and modalities for integration. Prachanda said he wanted to send a message to the Nepalese and the international community that the Maoists are committed to the peace process.
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January - 10 
The UCPN-M and Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) forged a consensus to vote against the only Prime Ministerial candidate Ram Chandra Poudel if the latter's candidacy was not withdrawn, informed the UCPN-M vice chairman Naray
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The UCPN-M and Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) forged a consensus to vote against the only Prime Ministerial candidate Ram Chandra Poudel if the latter's candidacy was not withdrawn, informed the UCPN-M vice chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha. This decision was taken at the meeting between the UCPN-M chairman Prachanda and CPN-UML chairman Jhalanath Khanal.
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January - 10 
A cadre belonging to the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Akbar Hossain alias Akubbar (30) was hacked and shot dead by unidentified persons at Shibpur Charpara village under Ataikula Police station
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A cadre belonging to the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Akbar Hossain alias Akubbar (30) was hacked and shot dead by unidentified persons at Shibpur Charpara village under Ataikula Police station of Pabna District on January 11, reports Daily Star. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Atikula Police station Mohammad Habibur Rahman said Akubbar might have been killed due to internal feud of the outfit.
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January - 10 
A Court in Pabna District sentenced the former ‘commander’ of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) of Pabna District, Nurul Islam Kawsar, to 10 years' of imprisonment for August 17, 2005 series bomb blast in Pabna District, reports Daily Star. Ho
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A Court in Pabna District sentenced the former ‘commander’ of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) of Pabna District, Nurul Islam Kawsar, to 10 years' of imprisonment for August 17, 2005 series bomb blast in Pabna District, reports Daily Star. However, the Court acquitted two JMB militants, Mukul Hossain and Hasmat Ali, from the charges.
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January - 10 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four cadres, belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), on January 10 after a gunfight at Ramnagar in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District, reports D
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four cadres, belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), on January 10 after a gunfight at Ramnagar in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District, reports Daily Star. RAB personnel recovered one 9-mm pistol, five bullets, nine bombs, one kilogram of gunpowder, some bomb-making materials, including wires and 250 leaflets of the outfit.
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January - 10 
De-mining groups recovered 16 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) from Iranamadu area.
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De-mining groups recovered 16 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) from Iranamadu area.
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January - 11 
A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader from Chhattisgarh, Pijush Kanti Acharjee (64), was arrested while undergoing treatment for a snake-bite at the Guwahati Medical College Hospital in Assam on January 12, reports Times of Ind
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A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader from Chhattisgarh, Pijush Kanti Acharjee (64), was arrested while undergoing treatment for a snake-bite at the Guwahati Medical College Hospital in Assam on January 12, reports Times of India. "He was admitted there on December 28. We had received inputs about him from Army intelligence officials. We searched the hospital and traced him on January 3," sources added. Acharjee was bitten by a snake in the jungles of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh. Born in Shillong (Meghalaya), Acharjee, shifted to Dantewada to join the Maoists. After the snake-bite, he first went to a relative's house in Siliguri (West Bengal) for treatment. Later, he was brought to Guwahati.
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January - 11 
A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre attempted to kill one Autonomous District Councils (ADC) member, Hoping Jojo, of Lamlai Khunou village of Ukhrul District, at Khuman Lampak State Youth Centre in Imphal Ea
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A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre attempted to kill one Autonomous District Councils (ADC) member, Hoping Jojo, of Lamlai Khunou village of Ukhrul District, at Khuman Lampak State Youth Centre in Imphal East District on January 11. However, the ADC member escaped unhurt.
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January - 11 
Bodo National Conference, an umbrella organization of 23 different Bodo political parties and organizations, demanded the State Government to facilitate the release of Ranjan Daimary, chief of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front o
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Bodo National Conference, an umbrella organization of 23 different Bodo political parties and organizations, demanded the State Government to facilitate the release of Ranjan Daimary, chief of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) to pave the way for peaceful political dialogue with the outfit.
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January - 11 
Cadre of Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed a youth by slitting his throat in Gumla District on January 7. The victim is identified as Surendra Sao, a resident of
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Cadre of Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed a youth by slitting his throat in Gumla District on January 7. The victim is identified as Surendra Sao, a resident of Bakre village in the District, Police said.
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January - 11 
Constable Manikrao Khadse received bullet injury after cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired upon a combined Security Force (SF) from Kasansur Police Station near Punnoor village in Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiro
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Constable Manikrao Khadse received bullet injury after cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired upon a combined Security Force (SF) from Kasansur Police Station near Punnoor village in Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on January 11. Khadse was part of the combined SF of Kasansur Police post, including around 60 Central Reserve Police Force troopers, which had gone to Punnoor village. Additional Superintendent of Police of Aheri, Ranjan Sharma, said SFs found blood stains on 3-4 places during the search at the encounter site. "This suggests that at least three-four Maoists might have been injured in the exchange of fire. No one could be arrested," he said. He further said Police have not recovered any body or Maoist material from the encounter site either.
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January - 11 
External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, during an interaction with visiting journalists from eastern European countries in New Delhi on January 11, said that India was looking forward to Pakistan addressing its core concern regarding terrorism and ta
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External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, during an interaction with visiting journalists from eastern European countries in New Delhi on January 11, said that India was looking forward to Pakistan addressing its core concern regarding terrorism and tackling the militant outfits effectively.
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January - 11 
House of a forest Ranger, Irungbam Gopeshor, located at uripok Bachaspatimayum Leikai in the District was attacked by unidentified persons. Police recovered a hand grenade from inside the residential compound.
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House of a forest Ranger, Irungbam Gopeshor, located at uripok Bachaspatimayum Leikai in the District was attacked by unidentified persons. Police recovered a hand grenade from inside the residential compound.
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January - 11 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 11, announced a reward of INR one million each for information that could lead to the arrest of Sandeep Dange alias Parmanand and Ramchandra Kalsangra alias Ramji alias Vishnu Patel in connection with th
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 11, announced a reward of INR one million each for information that could lead to the arrest of Sandeep Dange alias Parmanand and Ramchandra Kalsangra alias Ramji alias Vishnu Patel in connection with the Samjhauta Express blast case. It also announced a reward of INR 200,000 for the arrest of Ashok alias Amit alias Prince alias Sunny alias Ashwini alias Ashwini Chauhan, also wanted in connection with the case.
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January - 11 
on the second day of the Maoist bandh call vehicles in remote pockets of the District remained off the road. The bandh call disrupted passenger transportation in Daringbadi, Kotgarh and Tumudibandh blocks in Kandhamal District. In these blocks shops
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on the second day of the Maoist bandh call vehicles in remote pockets of the District remained off the road. The bandh call disrupted passenger transportation in Daringbadi, Kotgarh and Tumudibandh blocks in Kandhamal District. In these blocks shops and business establishments also remained closed at several places. Passenger buses did not ply between Phulbani and Berhampur and Bhubaneswar. However in Rayagada District impact of the bandh call was too low. The Orissa State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) did not to ply its buses through these three Districts during the bandh.
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January - 11 
Police seized 300 Maoist pamphlets aimed to popularise Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) doctrine, letters written in Gondi language, paper clippings about Maoist activities and the Government's efforts to bring the activities under contro
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Police seized 300 Maoist pamphlets aimed to popularise Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) doctrine, letters written in Gondi language, paper clippings about Maoist activities and the Government's efforts to bring the activities under control, banners against the Government and in support of Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] and incriminatory documents and from the room of one Jeevan Kolhe (30) in Yavatmal District on January 11. However, Jeevan managed to escape. Jeevan had been staying in the room for the last two years and was reportedly supplying information to Maoists in the Chandrapur-Gondia belt while staying in Yavatmal.
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January - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 11 arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including an employee of PHE Department in Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs launched a search operation in Zanfara area of Gool a
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 11 arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including an employee of PHE Department in Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs launched a search operation in Zanfara area of Gool and arrested the two OGWs, identified as Tarik, 27, son of Nazirdeen, a resident of Botas, who was working with PHE and Hasandin, 18, a student, son of Abdul Hameed, who was resident of Zanfara in Asthanmarg. As reported earlier, the SFs had arrested an OGW in Gool area of Ramban on January 10. Sources said the OGWs were being questioned to ascertain the hideouts of Abu Moosa, who was instrumental in the killing of two Territorial Army personnel at Bhimdassa in Gool on January 1.
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January - 11 
SFs arrested a person from the house of director of Health Service, S Ibomcha Singh at Sangaiprou in Imphal West District, for serving monetary demand for the NSCN-IM. The arrested person was identified as Khaidem Joykumar Singh (35).
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SFs arrested a person from the house of director of Health Service, S Ibomcha Singh at Sangaiprou in Imphal West District, for serving monetary demand for the NSCN-IM. The arrested person was identified as Khaidem Joykumar Singh (35).
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January - 11 
SFs arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres, identified as Leishram Sobha Singh, (32) and Thoudam Gonakhesor (35), from Haoreibi Mayai Leikai area in Thoubal District and handed them over to Mayang Imphal Police station.
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SFs arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres, identified as Leishram Sobha Singh, (32) and Thoudam Gonakhesor (35), from Haoreibi Mayai Leikai area in Thoubal District and handed them over to Mayang Imphal Police station.
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January - 11 
Terror Victims Family Forum, a forum representing the victims of the militant group’s activities demanded that it should also be made party to the ULFA-Government peace talks for an amicable and permanent solution.
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Terror Victims Family Forum, a forum representing the victims of the militant group’s activities demanded that it should also be made party to the ULFA-Government peace talks for an amicable and permanent solution.
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January - 11 
The Union government on January 11 ruled out the prospect of sharing information with Pakistan on the probe into the Samjhauta Express bomb blast case at the present stage, saying it was too premature, reports PTI. New Delhi's response came a day aft
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The Union government on January 11 ruled out the prospect of sharing information with Pakistan on the probe into the Samjhauta Express bomb blast case at the present stage, saying it was too premature, reports PTI. New Delhi's response came a day after Islamabad asked India to provide an early update to it on the investigation into the case.
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January - 11 
Three civilians, including two officials of the State Agricultural Department were injured when cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast targeting the vehicle they were traveling near Odiapentha village in
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Three civilians, including two officials of the State Agricultural Department were injured when cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast targeting the vehicle they were traveling near Odiapentha village in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District in the morning of January 11. The victims were Basant Kumar Patnaik and Sashi Bhusan Senapati of the State Agricultural Department and Raj Kumar Dipak, the driver of the vehicle. The incident coincided with the two-day bandh (general shut down) call of the Maoists in Rayagada, Gajapati and Kandhamal Districts, which began on January 10, to protest against the encounter in Rayagada District on January 9, in which nine Maoists had been killed by Security Forces.
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January - 11 
ULFA ‘finance secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika, the last ‘central committee’ member of the outfit in prison, released from Guwahati Central Jail, reports the Assam Tribune. After being released from jail, Hazarika said that illegal migrants from Banglad
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ULFA ‘finance secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika, the last ‘central committee’ member of the outfit in prison, released from Guwahati Central Jail, reports the Assam Tribune. After being released from jail, Hazarika said that illegal migrants from Bangladesh must be deported from Assam and demanded special measures to stop illegal influx from the neighbouring country.
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January - 11 
Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Manipur Development Society's Administrative Officer (AO) Sougrakpam Ranjit in Yumnam Leikai Lairembi Maning in Imphal West District, reports Sangai Express. There is, however, no repor
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Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Manipur Development Society's Administrative Officer (AO) Sougrakpam Ranjit in Yumnam Leikai Lairembi Maning in Imphal West District, reports Sangai Express. There is, however, no report of injury or casualty.
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January - 11 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Chaudhury who was released on January 10 from the Guwahati central jail after being granted bail, said that solving the ULFA problem was not possible under the Constitution of India, re
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Chaudhury who was released on January 10 from the Guwahati central jail after being granted bail, said that solving the ULFA problem was not possible under the Constitution of India, reports Assam Tribune. Addressing a public meeting in the Nalbari College field, the senior ULFA leader said that to find a solution to the differences between ‘Assam’ and India, the Union Government should amend the Constitution. He called upon the people to extend pressure on the Indian government to amend the Constitution. He also tendered apology for all the mistakes committed by the outfit during their struggle. For the first time, he also raised his voice against the illegal Bangladeshi migrants, by admitting that they pose a serious threat to the State. “If I get the scope to take part in the negotiation to be held with the Indian Government, then my agenda will include this vital issue,” he added. He also predicted that the Bangladeshi issue will shortly emerge as a serious threat to Delhi.
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January - 11 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chairman RK Meghen alias Sanayaima said after exiting from the NIA court complex at Pan Bazar in Guwahati that there is a need for a united demand from all the insurgent groups as well as from the general publi
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chairman RK Meghen alias Sanayaima said after exiting from the NIA court complex at Pan Bazar in Guwahati that there is a need for a united demand from all the insurgent groups as well as from the general public for holding a plebiscite to decide the issue of integration of Manipur with India, reports Sangai Express.
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January - 11 
16 militants, six would-be suicide bomber children among them, surrendered to SFs in Ferozkhel area of Khyber Agency. An official said that the age of the children ranged from 10 and 16 and they had been indoctrinated. Jackets containing explosives w
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16 militants, six would-be suicide bomber children among them, surrendered to SFs in Ferozkhel area of Khyber Agency. An official said that the age of the children ranged from 10 and 16 and they had been indoctrinated. Jackets containing explosives were recovered from their possession.
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January - 11 
A girl was killed when a shell landed in the residential area after militants attacked a checkpost in Mohmand Agency on January 11. Sources said that militants attacked a security post in Ali Zaman Ghundai area. Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and r
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A girl was killed when a shell landed in the residential area after militants attacked a checkpost in Mohmand Agency on January 11. Sources said that militants attacked a security post in Ali Zaman Ghundai area. Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and repulsed the attack. One of the stray shells fell on the house of Amanullah, killing his 13-year-old old daughter.
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January - 11 
A soldier, identified as Naik Zamin Khan, was killed when militants fired mortar shells at Bhai Dag Frontier Corps (FC) camp in Baizai tehsil of Mohmand Agency.
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A soldier, identified as Naik Zamin Khan, was killed when militants fired mortar shells at Bhai Dag Frontier Corps (FC) camp in Baizai tehsil of Mohmand Agency.
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January - 11 
A tribal elder along with his driver and security man were shot dead by unidentified militants in Gulshan Abad area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 11, reports Dawn.
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A tribal elder along with his driver and security man were shot dead by unidentified militants in Gulshan Abad area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 11, reports Dawn.
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January - 11 
A US drone strike killed three suspected militants and injured several others in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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A US drone strike killed three suspected militants and injured several others in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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January - 11 
Acknowledging that Pakistan has been the biggest victim of terrorism, the US Assistant Secretary of State Philip J Crowley on January 11 reaffirmed its resolve to assist Islamabad in addressing the challenge of violent extremism comprehensively, repo
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Acknowledging that Pakistan has been the biggest victim of terrorism, the US Assistant Secretary of State Philip J Crowley on January 11 reaffirmed its resolve to assist Islamabad in addressing the challenge of violent extremism comprehensively, reports Daily Times. “We are trying to help Pakistan improve its government, and its relationship with its people, help Pakistan develop the tools and the strategy to combat extremism within its borders,” Assistant Secretary of State Philip J Crowley said at the daily briefing. He noted that extremism is, first and foremost, a threat to Pakistan itself and underscored the strategically located South Asian country’s key importance to regional stability. “There’s no country that has suffered more significantly from terrorism than Pakistan itself.” “It’s a strategic country. It is important in terms of regional stability, it’s important to the United States and others in terms of its links to extremism and the risk of terrorism that does affect all of us, including the United States. We are committed to a long-term partnership with Pakistan.”
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January - 11 
At least 20 persons were killed and another 16 injured when a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden car into Miryan Police Station in the Bannu town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 12, reports Daily Times. The intensity of the blast was so high
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At least 20 persons were killed and another 16 injured when a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden car into Miryan Police Station in the Bannu town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 12, reports Daily Times. The intensity of the blast was so high that it also badly damaged a nearby mosque. “The target was the Police Station and the nearby mosque. Police and paramilitary personnel were praying inside the mosque,” when the bombing took place, Bannu District Police Chief Mohammad Iftikhar said. “There are some civilians also but most of the victims are security personnel,” he added. Claiming the responsibility, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Azam Tariq said it was to avenge US drone strikes in Pakistan’s tribal belt, which borders Afghanistan. “We claim responsibility for this attack. We will continue such attacks unless the drone attacks are stopped,” Azam Tariq added.
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January - 11 
Five militants were killed when a US drone targeted a suspected militant compound at Haider Khel village in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA), reports Dawn. Sources said that the house of a tribesman named Zafar was attac
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Five militants were killed when a US drone targeted a suspected militant compound at Haider Khel village in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA), reports Dawn. Sources said that the house of a tribesman named Zafar was attacked at Haider Khel village in the morning. The tribesman is learnt to have close links with militant outfits in the area.
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January - 11 
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas on January 11 said that Afghanistan-based militants are behind instability in Bajaur and Mohmand Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily T
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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas on January 11 said that Afghanistan-based militants are behind instability in Bajaur and Mohmand Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. Major General Athar Abbas said Islamabad had informed Afghanistan officials about the activities of the terrorists on their soil and Pakistan had identified the areas, especially Kunar, where terrorists had their hideouts. Instability in Bajaur and Mohmand agencies and other areas bordering Afghanistan was caused by terrorists, who flee to Afghanistan after carrying out subversive activities, he said.
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January - 11 
Political administration and FC officials held a grand tribal jirga (tribal council) for peace at Landikotal Jirga Hall of Khyber Agency. Prominent maliks (head) and elders from Zakha Khel, Koki Khel, Shinwari, Shelmani and Malagori tribes participat
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Political administration and FC officials held a grand tribal jirga (tribal council) for peace at Landikotal Jirga Hall of Khyber Agency. Prominent maliks (head) and elders from Zakha Khel, Koki Khel, Shinwari, Shelmani and Malagori tribes participated. FC Commandant Colonel Asad Farooq, Colonel Khurshid, Major Kashif, Landikotal Assistant Political Agent (APA) Iqbal Khattak, Jamrud APA Rehan Gul Khattak and Tehsildar (revenue official) took part in negotiations with tribal elders of Jamrud and Landikotal. FC Commandant Colonel Asad Farooq urged tribal elders to cooperate with the authorities to ensure peace and order in the area, which was deteriorating day by day. Militants and miscreants’ attacks on NATO supplies and blasts in schools would not be further tolerated, he said.
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January - 11 
Punjab Home Minister Rana Sanaullah on January 11 said that al Qaeda suspect Qari Saifullah Akhtar was not a terrorist, reports Express Tribune. Former Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto accused Akhtar of being invo
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Punjab Home Minister Rana Sanaullah on January 11 said that al Qaeda suspect Qari Saifullah Akhtar was not a terrorist, reports Express Tribune. Former Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto accused Akhtar of being involved in an assassination attempt on her on October 18, 2007, in Karachi, Sindh, but Punjab authorities released him for lack of evidence. Rana Sanaullah said. “So if he was released after being interrogated in two most sensitive cases, he cannot be termed a terrorist or accused of involvement in any case without existence of any other proof.”
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January - 11 
SFs neutralised a landmine, planted by militants in Ghaiba Khwar near Mian Mandi bazaar (market) in Haleemzai tehsil.
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SFs neutralised a landmine, planted by militants in Ghaiba Khwar near Mian Mandi bazaar (market) in Haleemzai tehsil.
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January - 11 
Six pro-government tribal elders were injured in a roadside explosion in Katkot area of Loe Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency. Officials said that Malak Raidi, Malak Abdul Khaliq, Malak Rahmat Gul, Malak Jumma Gul, Malak Hussian Gul, Malak Bakht Munir a
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Six pro-government tribal elders were injured in a roadside explosion in Katkot area of Loe Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency. Officials said that Malak Raidi, Malak Abdul Khaliq, Malak Rahmat Gul, Malak Jumma Gul, Malak Hussian Gul, Malak Bakht Munir and a driver were going to Bajaur Scouts Fort. When they reached Katkot area a remote-controlled bomb exploded.
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January - 11 
Two SF personnel, identified as Abdul Shakoor and Izhar, were killed and another, Jumma Khan, was injured in a roadside landmine blast near Sarokai area on Wana-Jandola Road in South Waziristan Agency (SWA). Sources said that SFs were patrolling the
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Two SF personnel, identified as Abdul Shakoor and Izhar, were killed and another, Jumma Khan, was injured in a roadside landmine blast near Sarokai area on Wana-Jandola Road in South Waziristan Agency (SWA). Sources said that SFs were patrolling the road to clear it of landmines.
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January - 11 
Two women were killed and seven others were injured, including four other women and three children, in two roadside bomb blasts in the suburbs of Peshawar. “Two women were killed when two bombs exploded close to a school van travelling along the road
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Two women were killed and seven others were injured, including four other women and three children, in two roadside bomb blasts in the suburbs of Peshawar. “Two women were killed when two bombs exploded close to a school van travelling along the road,” Police Official Iftikhar Shah said.
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January - 11 
As soon as the NC withdrew its candidacy from the Prime Ministerial elections, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda staked claim on the leadership of the new Government to be formed through
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As soon as the NC withdrew its candidacy from the Prime Ministerial elections, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda staked claim on the leadership of the new Government to be formed through a new procedure. "We lay claim to the leadership of new Government as we are the biggest party in the Constituent Assembly," said Prachanda.
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January - 11 
Nepali Congress (NC) withdrew its candidacy from the Prime Ministerial poll for what it calls to enhance politics of consensus and unity among the political parties. NC leader Sher Bahadur Deuba, who had proposed Ram Chandra Poudel’s candidacy, annou
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Nepali Congress (NC) withdrew its candidacy from the Prime Ministerial poll for what it calls to enhance politics of consensus and unity among the political parties. NC leader Sher Bahadur Deuba, who had proposed Ram Chandra Poudel’s candidacy, announced that the party decided to withdraw the candidacy for a consensus Government. The House unanimously passed Deuba’s proposal.
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January - 11 
The Janatantrik Madhesh Mukti Party (JMMP) cadres detonated a bomb at a house of a local, Shiva Puja Sah, at Tegraha Village Development Committee-3 (VDC) of Rautahat District on January 12, reports Kantipuronline. The house was partially damaged due
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The Janatantrik Madhesh Mukti Party (JMMP) cadres detonated a bomb at a house of a local, Shiva Puja Sah, at Tegraha Village Development Committee-3 (VDC) of Rautahat District on January 12, reports Kantipuronline. The house was partially damaged due to the explosion. Soon after the explosion, JMMP ‘Central Chairman’ Bhagat Singh telephoned the Police and owned up the responsibility of the explosion.
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January - 11 
The three major parties – Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) have given a final shape to the taskforce they formed to forge consensus for a political m
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The three major parties – Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) have given a final shape to the taskforce they formed to forge consensus for a political mechanism to complete the task of army integration and advice the Government on various issues related to the peace process after United Nations’ Mission in Nepal’s (UNMIN) scheduled departure on January 15, reports Nepal News on January 12. The taskforce which the three major parties had decided to form last week comprises a total of six members - two representatives each party. From UCPN-M Vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha and leader Barsha Man Pun are in the taskforce. Similarly, Minister for Culture and Parliamentary Affaris Minendra Rijal and Energy Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat will represent NC in the taskforce while Home Minsiter Bhim Rawal and CPN-UML leader Ishwor Pokharel will represent its party.
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January - 11 
The Government on January 11 appointed two more investigators for war crimes investigation agency and excluded one from the existing 19 members probe body, reports Daily Star. Now the total number of the members is 20. The new investigators are M San
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The Government on January 11 appointed two more investigators for war crimes investigation agency and excluded one from the existing 19 members probe body, reports Daily Star. Now the total number of the members is 20. The new investigators are M Sanaul Haque, former Inspector General of police (IGP) and Muhammad Abdul Hannan Khan, former additional deputy IGP. Khasrur Haque was dropped from the body, said a press note. Meanwhile, State Minister for Home Shamsul Haque Tuku warned of tough punishment for threatening officials involved in the trial of the war criminals tracing the criminals using modern technologies including phone tracking.
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January - 11 
De-mining groups recovered 32 APMs and one hand grenade from Mahilankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Marathamadhu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 32 APMs and one hand grenade from Mahilankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Marathamadhu areas.
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January - 11 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Achchelu, Kollankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Ranabapura, Kokilay, Vattapali and Oddusuddan areas in the North recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher bomb, 29 Anti Personnel
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Achchelu, Kollankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Ranabapura, Kokilay, Vattapali and Oddusuddan areas in the North recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher bomb, 29 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), one 81-mm Para bomb, four 81-mm mortar bombs, 750 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one 60-mm mortar bomb on January 11.
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January - 12 
A joint operation, the State Police and the Paramilitary Forces neutralised a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Kutru region of Bijapur District on January 12. "Police personnel had an encounter with the Maoists. It carr
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A joint operation, the State Police and the Paramilitary Forces neutralised a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Kutru region of Bijapur District on January 12. "Police personnel had an encounter with the Maoists. It carried on for half an hour. But they managed to run away. We then searched the area and recovered some item including arrows and bows," Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), B P Rajbhanu, said. He also said that the Police believe at least two to three Maoists were killed during the encounter.
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January - 12 
A militant was killed as the Security Forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid by the militants in the Keri sector of Rajouri District on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A militant was killed as the Security Forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid by the militants in the Keri sector of Rajouri District on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior.
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January - 12 
Another consignment of arms and ammunition was seized in Khet area of Sabjian in the Poonch District. Recoveries include one AK-74 rifle, two magazines, two Chinese grenades, eight hand grenades, 65 AK rounds, 27 used rounds, one antenna, one pouch,
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Another consignment of arms and ammunition was seized in Khet area of Sabjian in the Poonch District. Recoveries include one AK-74 rifle, two magazines, two Chinese grenades, eight hand grenades, 65 AK rounds, 27 used rounds, one antenna, one pouch, two detonators with wire, one battery charger and a medicines kit.
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January - 12 
Another infiltration attempt was foiled by Army on the Line of Control (LoC) at Shahpur in the Kerni area of Poonch District in the night of January 12. Official sources said Pakistan Army started firing from their forward positions at 11.30pm opposi
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Another infiltration attempt was foiled by Army on the Line of Control (LoC) at Shahpur in the Kerni area of Poonch District in the night of January 12. Official sources said Pakistan Army started firing from their forward positions at 11.30pm opposite Shahpur in a bid to give cover to a group of five to six militants trying to infiltrate into Indian territory from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian troops retaliated and neutralized the intruders. Sources said a heavy exchange of firing from both sides continued till 6am on January 13. An Army trooper was injured in firing by Pakistan Army. A couple of infiltrators were also reported to have been injured in retaliatory firing by the Indian troops but they managed to escape back. This is the second cease-fire violation by Pakistani troops IN 2011. Earlier on January 2, Pakistan troops had violated the cease-fire by firing on Indian posts in Poonch sector.
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January - 12 
AR troops arrested two United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) militants from Khongsai area during a search operation on January 12. The arrested militants were identified as K Khongsai (30) and Ngamkholal Singson (50). They were later handed over to Po
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AR troops arrested two United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) militants from Khongsai area during a search operation on January 12. The arrested militants were identified as K Khongsai (30) and Ngamkholal Singson (50). They were later handed over to Porompat Police station.
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January - 12 
As many as 379 Maoists lodged in a jail in Dantewada District continued their hunger strike for the second day on January 12 demanding that they be released as they had been arrested on 'false charges', reports Sify.com. “Their demands are quite surp
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As many as 379 Maoists lodged in a jail in Dantewada District continued their hunger strike for the second day on January 12 demanding that they be released as they had been arrested on 'false charges', reports Sify.com. “Their demands are quite surprising... they are seeking bail claiming to be arrested on false charges and also demanding that Police should not arrest tribal people in name of Naxalites,” District Collector R. Prashanna told IANS.
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January - 12 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person identified as Bhusan Marandi in Jhakia village in Bokaro District in the night of January 12. The Maoists slit the throat of Marandi after branding him as a Police informer and claim
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person identified as Bhusan Marandi in Jhakia village in Bokaro District in the night of January 12. The Maoists slit the throat of Marandi after branding him as a Police informer and claimed that Bhusan had reportedly tipped off the Police about the Maoists movements, the sources added.
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January - 12 
Khliehriat Police raided a grocery shop owned by one Minul Haque and seized 20 gelatine sticks and 30 electronic detonators from the shop at Kympleng near Jaintia Cements under Khliehriat subdivision in Jaintia Hills District on January 12. Minul was
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Khliehriat Police raided a grocery shop owned by one Minul Haque and seized 20 gelatine sticks and 30 electronic detonators from the shop at Kympleng near Jaintia Cements under Khliehriat subdivision in Jaintia Hills District on January 12. Minul was arrested and Police are still interrogating him.
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January - 12 
Maoists have threatened to blow up Police out Post of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack District. The Commissionerate Police has increased the security of SCB Medical College and Hospital campus.
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Maoists have threatened to blow up Police out Post of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack District. The Commissionerate Police has increased the security of SCB Medical College and Hospital campus.
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January - 12 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Kuki National Organisation (KNO) have signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) demarcating their respective areas in the hill areas of Manipur. The ‘MoU’ was signed between KNO Pres
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Kuki National Organisation (KNO) have signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) demarcating their respective areas in the hill areas of Manipur. The ‘MoU’ was signed between KNO President P. S. Haokip and NSCN (I-M) General Secretary Th Muivah in October 2010 in the presence of leaders of Kuki Inpi, Kuki Nampi Palai, Kuki Students’ Organisation, United Naga Council (UNC), All Naga Students’ Association of Manipur (ANSAM), Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights. According to the ‘MoU’, the Hill areas presently demarcated as Churachandpur and Chandel Districts of Manipur, the autonomous Sadar Hills Region of Senapati District and all Kuki villages in Ukhrul, Senapati and Tamenglong Districts contiguous to Chandel, Sadar hills and Churachandpur belonged to the Kuki people and shall form a Kuki state. Likewise, the Hill areas presently demarcated as Ukhrul and Tamenglong Districts of Manipur, all Naga villages in Sadar Hills region of Senapati, Chandel and Churachandpur Districts, the areas in Senapati District other than the Sadar Hills Autonomous region belonged to the Naga people and shall be integrated into ‘greater Nagalim.’ It was also agreed that the Kuki villages in the interior of Ukhrul, Tamenglong and areas of Senapati District other than the Autonomous District Region of Sadar Hills would remain within ‘greater Nagalim’. Further, the MoU stated that the Naga villages in the interiors of Sadar Hills Autonomous Region in Senapati District, Chandel and Churachandpur Districts shall remain within Kuki state.
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January - 12 
Police arrested four persons, including two Kashmiri youths and two Bengali boys, for their suspected militant connections and recovered INR 1.5 lakh fake currency from their possession, which they had smuggled from Pakistan. Another accused in the r
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Police arrested four persons, including two Kashmiri youths and two Bengali boys, for their suspected militant connections and recovered INR 1.5 lakh fake currency from their possession, which they had smuggled from Pakistan. Another accused in the racket, who had received INR 12 lakh worth fake currency recently from the same suspects, was absconding. The fake currency was being smuggled by the racketeers from Pakistan through Bangladesh-West Bengal border and then pumped into Jammu and Kashmir for use of militants and over ground workers (OGWs), Police said.
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January - 12 
SFs detected and later defused an improvised explosive device (IED) kept under a culvert at Mankote on Jammu-Poonch road via Mendhar in Poonch District. Some local militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were reported to have planted the IED on the road
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SFs detected and later defused an improvised explosive device (IED) kept under a culvert at Mankote on Jammu-Poonch road via Mendhar in Poonch District. Some local militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were reported to have planted the IED on the road.
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January - 12 
six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Gumla District on January 12. The arrestees were involved in the killing of nine persons, including four women and three children, in Taisera and Mahua Brindatoli vill
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six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Gumla District on January 12. The arrestees were involved in the killing of nine persons, including four women and three children, in Taisera and Mahua Brindatoli villages of the District on January 6, Police said. The killings, according to Police sources, were the direct outcome of the murder of Bhushan Lakra's brother-in-law in 2010. Lakra is the ‘zonal commander’ of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist.
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January - 12 
State Government on January 12 approved 73 posts for the proposed four jungle warfare schools that will provide training to Security officials to combat the Maoists in the State, reports PTI. Two schools have been proposed in Latehar while one each i
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State Government on January 12 approved 73 posts for the proposed four jungle warfare schools that will provide training to Security officials to combat the Maoists in the State, reports PTI. Two schools have been proposed in Latehar while one each in Jamshedpur and Hazaribagh respectively.
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January - 12 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze the house of a ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) local committee member Bibek Mondal, who was not at home then, in Chandpal village of Sankrail in West Midn
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze the house of a ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) local committee member Bibek Mondal, who was not at home then, in Chandpal village of Sankrail in West Midnapore on January 12. Around 100 Maoists, 15 carrying firearms and the rest with rods and sticks, descended on Chandpal village around 11.30am set ablaze the house of Mondal and subsequently ransacked and set ablaze the houses of many other CPI-M workers. They also assaulted the villagers. Warning the villagers to stop siding with CPI-M, the Maoists threatened to mount another midnight attack on the village if the fires were put out. After setting ablaze the houses, the Maoists escaped. While escaping they also felled trees and blocked a village road.
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January - 12 
The third phase of repatriation of Bru refugees to Mizoram from refugee camps in Tripura through the Mamit border started on January 12 after a gap of two months, reports Telegraph. These refugees have left their homes in Mizoram in 1997, in the wake
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The third phase of repatriation of Bru refugees to Mizoram from refugee camps in Tripura through the Mamit border started on January 12 after a gap of two months, reports Telegraph. These refugees have left their homes in Mizoram in 1997, in the wake of an ethnic clash between Mizos and the minority Reang community in October 1997.
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January - 12 
Three alleged Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants were arrested in Ganderbal District, Police said on January 13. The three arrested persons, identified as Gulzar Ahmad Khatana, Mohammad Shafi Banya and Abdul Khaliq, were arrested for providing l
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Three alleged Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants were arrested in Ganderbal District, Police said on January 13. The three arrested persons, identified as Gulzar Ahmad Khatana, Mohammad Shafi Banya and Abdul Khaliq, were arrested for providing logistic support and SIM cards to Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, a top militant, who is involved in 25 civilian killings in the area. One mobile phone and a few SIM cards were recovered from their possession. Another, OGW, identified as Mohammad Ashraf, was arrested by SFs from Gagarsola in Ramban District. He is the fourth OGW to be arrested in Gool area of Ramban after the killing of two Territorial Army troopers by the militants on January 1.
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January - 12 
Troops of Assam Rifles (29th Battalion) arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Nameirakpam Birjit Singh alias Ibungo (28), from Tengnoupal area of Chandel District. Ibungo was later handed over to Im
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Troops of Assam Rifles (29th Battalion) arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Nameirakpam Birjit Singh alias Ibungo (28), from Tengnoupal area of Chandel District. Ibungo was later handed over to Imphal West Police Station.
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January - 12 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police, Special Operation Group and Central Reserve Police Force in Pancham hills in Rebana- Bansapal forest in Daitari area under Harichandanpur Poli
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police, Special Operation Group and Central Reserve Police Force in Pancham hills in Rebana- Bansapal forest in Daitari area under Harichandanpur Police station in Keonjhar District on January 12. After the encounter the Police seized the dead bodies and two guns from the spot. The Police are yet to identify the killed Maoists.
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January - 12 
A Frontier Constabulary official was killed and three others sustained splinter injuries in a landmine blast near the gas fields of Loti in Bugti tribal territory of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan on January 13 reported Daily Times.
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A Frontier Constabulary official was killed and three others sustained splinter injuries in a landmine blast near the gas fields of Loti in Bugti tribal territory of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan on January 13 reported Daily Times.
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January - 12 
A gas pipeline was blown up by unidentified militants in the Sim Shakh (Outfall Drain) area near Dera Allah Yar in Jaffarabad District in Balochistan, disrupting gas supply to the provincial capital Quetta and other parts of Balochistan.
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A gas pipeline was blown up by unidentified militants in the Sim Shakh (Outfall Drain) area near Dera Allah Yar in Jaffarabad District in Balochistan, disrupting gas supply to the provincial capital Quetta and other parts of Balochistan.
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January - 12 
A Police official, Syed Marjan, was killed and four others were injured in a bomb blast near Qambarkhel checkpost in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency.
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A Police official, Syed Marjan, was killed and four others were injured in a bomb blast near Qambarkhel checkpost in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency.
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January - 12 
A Shia man, identified as Anwar Raza, was killed in an incident of sectarian target killing at Moosa Lane of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh.
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A Shia man, identified as Anwar Raza, was killed in an incident of sectarian target killing at Moosa Lane of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh.
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January - 12 
Administrative Judge of the Sindh High Court handed over three accused in Karachi University blast on December 28, 2010, on a seven-day remand (till January 20) to Special Investigation Unit.
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Administrative Judge of the Sindh High Court handed over three accused in Karachi University blast on December 28, 2010, on a seven-day remand (till January 20) to Special Investigation Unit.
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January - 12 
An Anti-Narcotics Force official was shot dead in Panjgur Bazaar of Panjgur District in Balochistan.
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An Anti-Narcotics Force official was shot dead in Panjgur Bazaar of Panjgur District in Balochistan.
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January - 12 
chief of a peace committee of Mohmand Agency, Malik (head) Mohammad Salam Khan (60), was killed and another elder received bullet injuries in an attack outside a mosque in Tablighee Markaz area of Peshawar. Sources said that Malik Mohammad Salam Khan
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chief of a peace committee of Mohmand Agency, Malik (head) Mohammad Salam Khan (60), was killed and another elder received bullet injuries in an attack outside a mosque in Tablighee Markaz area of Peshawar. Sources said that Malik Mohammad Salam Khan, the chief of anti-Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (anti-TTP) volunteers of Tarkzo area in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), had come to Tablighee Markaz in Peshawar along with Shah Wali Khan, a tribal elder of Khyber Agency. Malik Salam Khan was a known pro-government elder of Tarkzo village in Yaka Ghund area of Mohmand Agency. He had raised an armed lashkar (tribal militia) against militants. It is to be mentioned here that Malik Salam is the sixth elder and head of a peace body falling prey to militants` attack in Peshawar. Meanwhile, TTP Mohmand chapter ‘spokesman’ Sajjad Mohmand claimed responsibility for killing of Salam Khan.
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January - 12 
Mortar shells fired from across Afghanistan border killed eight persons, including five men and three women, in Tity Mada Khel village in the North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 13, reports Daily Times. El
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Mortar shells fired from across Afghanistan border killed eight persons, including five men and three women, in Tity Mada Khel village in the North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 13, reports Daily Times. Eleven other persons were also injured in the attack.
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January - 12 
Pakistan has indefinitely postponed a full-scale military offensive against the Haqqani Network in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) because of the freezing winter there that normally lasts over six months, T
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Pakistan has indefinitely postponed a full-scale military offensive against the Haqqani Network in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) because of the freezing winter there that normally lasts over six months, The Express Tribune quoting an unnamed source reported on January 12. In the meantime, US drones will continue to target Taliban sanctuaries in NWA and elsewhere in the tribal belt as this is the only available option to weaken the militants. The Pakistan Government has been facing tremendous pressure from the US to move troops into NWA to target the Haqqani Network, which attacks American and allied forces across the border in Afghanistan.
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January - 12 
Pakistan was the deadliest of the 30 countries examined, accounting for 16 deaths, in 2010, Daily Times quoting the International News Safety Institute (INSI) reported on January 12. 97 journalists died worldwide in 2010 as a result of their work, an
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Pakistan was the deadliest of the 30 countries examined, accounting for 16 deaths, in 2010, Daily Times quoting the International News Safety Institute (INSI) reported on January 12. 97 journalists died worldwide in 2010 as a result of their work, an average of almost two a week, the INSI said. The global number was down from 133 deaths in 2009. Pakistan accounted for 16 deaths, followed by Mexico and Honduras with 10 deaths each.
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January - 12 
Seven militants were killed and 10 other militants injured when Security Forces (SFs) on January 12 heavily pounded terrorist hideouts near the Afghanistan border in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. T
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Seven militants were killed and 10 other militants injured when Security Forces (SFs) on January 12 heavily pounded terrorist hideouts near the Afghanistan border in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. Two hideouts were also destroyed, the sources added.
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January - 12 
The Punjab Police on January 12 recalled four Policemen, holding extreme religious views, from their active duty and asked them to report to their respective District headquarters, reported Dawn. Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the assassin of Punjab Governor Sa
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The Punjab Police on January 12 recalled four Policemen, holding extreme religious views, from their active duty and asked them to report to their respective District headquarters, reported Dawn. Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the assassin of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, during his interrogation revealed that four Police officials held “extreme religious views” and could strike any time. The four Police officials included Shakeel Qadri, a cousin of Mumtaz Qadri presently posted with Elite Force at Rawalpindi in Punjab. The remaining three constables were, Shaheen Sabir of Punjab Constabulary, presently part of the Punjab Chief Minister’s squad, Taimoor and Naseer, constables of the Elite Force (Rawalpindi).
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January - 12 
The Special Investigation Unit of the Sindh Police on January 12 arrested three former students of Karachi University involved in attacking the Imamia Student Organisation (ISO) with a bomb on December 28, 2010, reports Daily Times. The suspects incl
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The Special Investigation Unit of the Sindh Police on January 12 arrested three former students of Karachi University involved in attacking the Imamia Student Organisation (ISO) with a bomb on December 28, 2010, reports Daily Times. The suspects included Mohammad Omer alias Chota, Hafeez Ullah alias Bilal and Syed Faiz Ali and are running their own outfit ‘Punjabi Mujahideen’. The arrests were made after a brief encounter at Mauripur road in Karachi and two hand grenades, one Kalashnikov, two repeaters, two TT pistols and one high roof vehicle were also recovered from their possession. The suspects are said to be former workers of Islami Jamiat Talaab from where they were expelled in 2007. The suspects are reported to be following Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) ideology, which is evident from the fact that they got training in Waziristan, Augi and Miranshah areas of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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January - 12 
The United States (US) Vice President Joe Biden on January 12 made it clear that the United States (US) patience was running out with Pakistan’s indecision on military action against militants’ hideouts in North Waziristan Agency (NWA), reports Dawn.
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The United States (US) Vice President Joe Biden on January 12 made it clear that the United States (US) patience was running out with Pakistan’s indecision on military action against militants’ hideouts in North Waziristan Agency (NWA), reports Dawn. Vice President Joe Biden, who was in Islamabad on a day-long visit to Pakistan, held talks with both civilian and military leaders, the existence of militant sanctuaries in Pakistan’s tribal areas and the radicalisation of Pakistani society.
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January - 12 
Unidentified militants ambushed a Police mobile van with a remote control bomb, killing four Policemen and injuring five others in Sardikhel town in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa .
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Unidentified militants ambushed a Police mobile van with a remote control bomb, killing four Policemen and injuring five others in Sardikhel town in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa .
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January - 12 
Wali Khan Babar, a reporter of a private news channel, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Super Market Police Station area of Liaquatabad in Karachi.
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Wali Khan Babar, a reporter of a private news channel, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Super Market Police Station area of Liaquatabad in Karachi.
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January - 12 
A Dhaka Court on January 12 rejected a bail plea of three Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders, including its Ameer (chief) Motiur Rahman Nizami, for dismissal of a case filed against them for hurting religious sentiment of Muslims, reports Daily Star. Two
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A Dhaka Court on January 12 rejected a bail plea of three Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders, including its Ameer (chief) Motiur Rahman Nizami, for dismissal of a case filed against them for hurting religious sentiment of Muslims, reports Daily Star. Two others leaders whose bail plea were rejected are Jamaat ‘secretary general’ Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojahid and its Nayeb-e-Ameer (deputy chief) Delwar Hossain Sayedee. Metropolitan Magistrate A.E.M. Ismail Hossain passed the order after their lawyer submitted a petition saying that the complainant of the case has been absent from the Court on three consecutive dates.
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January - 12 
De-mining groups recovered 37 APMs and three jonny mines from Mahilankulam and Maruthamadhu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 37 APMs and three jonny mines from Mahilankulam and Maruthamadhu areas.
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January - 12 
Police in Switzerland arrested 10 suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from various locations in Switzerland, Colombo Page reported on January 13. According to Swiss authorities the arrestees are accused of involvement in a
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Police in Switzerland arrested 10 suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from various locations in Switzerland, Colombo Page reported on January 13. According to Swiss authorities the arrestees are accused of involvement in a criminal organization and money laundering.
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January - 12 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Sarasalai, Kollankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Gajabapura, Kokkuthuduwai and Andagala areas in the North recovered three 60-mm mortar bombs19 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs)
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Sarasalai, Kollankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Gajabapura, Kokkuthuduwai and Andagala areas in the North recovered three 60-mm mortar bombs19 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), one hand grenade and one anti tank mine on January 12.
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January - 13 
A self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Nefti village under Mufassil Police Station in Aurangabad District on January 13. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrested Jaggu P
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A self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Nefti village under Mufassil Police Station in Aurangabad District on January 13. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrested Jaggu Paswan, wanted in connection with several criminal cases. A carbine and several rounds of ammunition were seized from him, Police said.
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January - 13 
A special court in Mumbai on January 13 granted permission to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for reinvestigating the Malegaon blast case (September 8,2006) in Maharashtra in the wake of Swami Aseemanand's (the hardliner religious leader
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A special court in Mumbai on January 13 granted permission to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for reinvestigating the Malegaon blast case (September 8,2006) in Maharashtra in the wake of Swami Aseemanand's (the hardliner religious leader accused of involvement in terrorist activities and currently in Police custody) statement linking Hindu groups to the case, according to The Hindu.
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January - 13 
Central Government is pumping in INR 5.8 billion under the non-plan security-related expenditure scheme (SRE), a special security scheme which would include strengthening road connectivity and recruiting 12,000 more Special Police Officers (SPO) to b
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Central Government is pumping in INR 5.8 billion under the non-plan security-related expenditure scheme (SRE), a special security scheme which would include strengthening road connectivity and recruiting 12,000 more Special Police Officers (SPO) to boost its fighting power against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in mineral-rich central and eastern India. The Government has decided to raise the number of its focus Districts to 60 from the current 35. The new focus Districts, according to the sources, are in West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. "Over INR 2 billion has already been released under SRE," an official familiar with developments told IANS. He said that over INR 3.2 billion would be released before March. SRE would include expenditure on logistic details and camp facilities for security forces, hiring of vehicles, helicopters, weapons or communication equipment, building road connectivity and bridges. It also includes the ex-gratia grant paid to families of the victims of Maoist violence, special training given to police personnel and provision of insurance for police personnel involved in anti-Maoist operations.
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January - 13 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 13 said the unrests that rocked the Kashmir valley every summer for the past three years will not be allowed to be repeated in 2011 and any attempt to disturb peace will be defeated. "We will not allow the repe
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 13 said the unrests that rocked the Kashmir valley every summer for the past three years will not be allowed to be repeated in 2011 and any attempt to disturb peace will be defeated. "We will not allow the repeat of events that unfolded over past three summers on one pretext or the other. We will defeat the people who have started preparations for creating unrest in (coming) summer," Omar said while addressing the newly inducted Police personnel.
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January - 13 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commanders’ surrendered before the Visakha rural Police in Vishakhapatnam District on January 13. The Maoist duo are identified as Vantala Somaraju alias Sekhar, a ‘commander’ of Korukonda area committee,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commanders’ surrendered before the Visakha rural Police in Vishakhapatnam District on January 13. The Maoist duo are identified as Vantala Somaraju alias Sekhar, a ‘commander’ of Korukonda area committee, and Kakuri Kanthamma alias Shanti alias Syamala, ‘deputy commander’ of a platoon in the first central regional command (CRC) company. Both Somaraju and Kanthamma decided to come overground to help their families and wished to lead a normal life, Sources said. Somaraju of Aratichetla Veedhi in G K Veedhi Mandal (administrative unit) was involved in four sensational murders, including that of a Zilla Parishad (district level local self government institution) vice-chairman Samida Ravishankar. He also took part in attacks on Police Stations in Visakhapatnam and Gajapati District in Odisha. Kanthamma, whose uncle Kakuri Pandanna alias Jagan is a top Maoist leader, participated in eight exchanges of fire and was a member of the second CRC Company in Chhattisgarh. She was forcibly taken into the Maoist squad at the age of 14 years. Rural Superintendent of Police Vineet Brijlal said they would be handed over INR 200, 000 each along with a rehabilitation package. He said they had received some credible information that some more Maoists were willing to surrender.
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January - 13 
Deputy commander-in-chief’ of NDFB-ATF George Bodo, who was produced before the Court of Judicial Magistrate (First Class) in Guwahati, was remanded to another four days’ custody to the CBI. Earlier, the NDFB leader was granted five days’ custody, wh
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Deputy commander-in-chief’ of NDFB-ATF George Bodo, who was produced before the Court of Judicial Magistrate (First Class) in Guwahati, was remanded to another four days’ custody to the CBI. Earlier, the NDFB leader was granted five days’ custody, which expired January 13.
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January - 13 
Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that in 2010 the State recorded the lowest ever militancy-related incidents in the last 21 years. "In 2010, all-time low militancy-related incidents were recorded. Other parameters of militancy are also o
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Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that in 2010 the State recorded the lowest ever militancy-related incidents in the last 21 years. "In 2010, all-time low militancy-related incidents were recorded. Other parameters of militancy are also on decline," Khoda said. He said as a result of the "law and order experience" during the 2010 summer unrest, the training of Police personnel has been changed and stress has been laid on riot control techniques and use of non-lethal weapons. "Special training has been provided to them in use of personnel riot control gear and non-lethal weapons and the aim is to protect the lives of civilians while maintaining law and order," he said.
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January - 13 
Interpol on January 13 issued a Red Corner notice against Rajen Goyari alias G Rifikhang, ‘vice-president’ of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) for his alleged involvement in the use of weapons, explosives
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Interpol on January 13 issued a Red Corner notice against Rajen Goyari alias G Rifikhang, ‘vice-president’ of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) for his alleged involvement in the use of weapons, explosives and acts of terrorism, reports Assam Tribune. Rajen Goyari is one of the prime accused of the October 30, 2008 serial blasts and has been chargsheeted in connection with it by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) along with 18 others. Of the 19 chargsheeted in the case, 12 including NDFB-ATF ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary alias Nabla and outfit’s ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ George Bodo alias B Jwngkhang were in captured. The Interpol has also written to the CBI asking the latter to initiate efforts to arrest the NDFB-ATF cadres, who according to them are holed up in Bangladesh
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January - 13 
Planning Commission denouncing bureaucratization of the recently launched Integrated Action Plan (IAP) to contain Maoists terror, the Odisha Government on January 13, said that it was ready to take panchayat (village level local self government insti
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Planning Commission denouncing bureaucratization of the recently launched Integrated Action Plan (IAP) to contain Maoists terror, the Odisha Government on January 13, said that it was ready to take panchayat (village level local self government institution) functionaries in the plan. District collectors are free to take any member from panchayat bodies or civil societies in the implementation of IAP, Special Secretary, Planning and Coordination RV Singh told reporters in Bhubaneswar. Of the 60 Districts chosen in the country, 15 Maoist-hit Districts of the State are covered under the IAP. The Districts are, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Bolangir, Sonepur, Kandhamal, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Deogarh and Sambalpur.
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January - 13 
The state-of-the-art control rooms with giant TV screens that will help track the movement of Security Forces in thick forests and hilly terrain of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas with satellite-based navigation (satnav) imaging and Global
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The state-of-the-art control rooms with giant TV screens that will help track the movement of Security Forces in thick forests and hilly terrain of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas with satellite-based navigation (satnav) imaging and Global Positioning System (GPS) have been activated at the Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) headquarters in New Delhi, reported Times of India on January 14. The satellite images, provided by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), carry major details of the terrain, including water bodies inside the deep forest area. With the help of GPS, each step of the personnel can be tracked, sources said.
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January - 13 
Three top cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Batiguda forests in Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri District during a combing operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary For
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Three top cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Batiguda forests in Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri District during a combing operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF). They are identified as Bhima Padiami, Deba Madhi and Ganga Sodi of Rajolkanda gram panchayat (village level local self-government institution) area. However, two senior Maoist leaders, Damodar and Akash of Kalimela Dalam (squad), could manage to escape from the site, Superintendent of Police Anirudha Singh said, adding that two fire arms, some posters and dress used by Maoist cultural wing, were seized by the SOG and DVF.
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January - 13 
Troops of Assam Rifles (AR) launched an operation along NH-39 and arrested a boy, identified as Athem (16), at Sita track Junction, Saivom village in Chandel Disrtrict on January 13. It was found that Athem was newly recruited by the United Naga Peop
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Troops of Assam Rifles (AR) launched an operation along NH-39 and arrested a boy, identified as Athem (16), at Sita track Junction, Saivom village in Chandel Disrtrict on January 13. It was found that Athem was newly recruited by the United Naga Peoples' Council (UNPC) outfit and was being taken away for training. He was handed over to his parents through the help of Tegnoupal Police station.
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January - 13 
Two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres hailing from Assam were arrested by Special Operation Team (SOT) personnel at Nongshram Adeng in West Khasi Hills while serving demand notes to local businessmen on January 14, reports Shillong Times. T
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Two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres hailing from Assam were arrested by Special Operation Team (SOT) personnel at Nongshram Adeng in West Khasi Hills while serving demand notes to local businessmen on January 14, reports Shillong Times. The militants were identified as Bijoy R Marak (32) of Sisty in Kokrajhar District and Jang Marak (21) of Agia in Goalpara District.
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January - 13 
West Bengal Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh says there are no armed camps in the State. This claim came on January 12, before the State is to file an affidavit in Calcutta High Court on its stand on a Central Bureau of investigation probe into the Netai
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West Bengal Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh says there are no armed camps in the State. This claim came on January 12, before the State is to file an affidavit in Calcutta High Court on its stand on a Central Bureau of investigation probe into the Netai killings and whether "armed camps" can be dismantled with the help of Central and State Forces. "The question of armed camps being in existence doesn't arise. And if there are any, steps will be taken," Ghosh said at Writers' Buildings, just a week before Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee meets Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi. Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh later told reporters that he had asked Police Superintendents to submit reports on the presence of camps.
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January - 13 
A gas pipeline and a gas well were blown up in the Bugti tribal territory of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan, reports Daily Times. An explosive device had been attached with the gas pipeline in the Bugti Colony in Sui town of Dera Bugti District,
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A gas pipeline and a gas well were blown up in the Bugti tribal territory of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan, reports Daily Times. An explosive device had been attached with the gas pipeline in the Bugti Colony in Sui town of Dera Bugti District, which exploded, disrupting supply to various towns and localities.
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January - 13 
A Government-run boys’ school was blown up in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) along Afghanistan border in Mohmand Agency. With the latest incident, the number of destroyed/torched schools in Mohmand Agency has reached 74.
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A Government-run boys’ school was blown up in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) along Afghanistan border in Mohmand Agency. With the latest incident, the number of destroyed/torched schools in Mohmand Agency has reached 74.
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January - 13 
All major operations have successfully been completed in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and momentous success has been achieved, Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik, said on January 14, reports Daily Times. Addres
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All major operations have successfully been completed in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and momentous success has been achieved, Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik, said on January 14, reports Daily Times. Addressing the concluding ceremony of the five-day workshop on human rights laws and rules of engagements, organised by the Army as part of its awareness, education and capacity building programmes for officers and soldiers, Malik said no force or Army could match Pakistan’s efforts, achievements and sacrifices in the war against terror. Hundreds of soldiers were martyred and thousands were injured in the war against terrorism, he said, adding, we have the resolve and strong determination to sacrifice more for the protection of our motherland. Malik said that more than eighty percent of the tribesmen want the Pakistan Army to stay in the Tribal Areas.
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January - 13 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed three militants and injured four others in retaliatory firing when a group of unidentified militants attacked the FC camp in Bhaidaq of Mohammad Agency with rockets and mortar shells.
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed three militants and injured four others in retaliatory firing when a group of unidentified militants attacked the FC camp in Bhaidaq of Mohammad Agency with rockets and mortar shells.
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January - 13 
Police guard, Mumtaz Qadri, who confessed to the killing of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer on January 4, had previously been assigned to the President and Prime Minister 18 times over the last three years and to two foreign delegations. This incident
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Police guard, Mumtaz Qadri, who confessed to the killing of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer on January 4, had previously been assigned to the President and Prime Minister 18 times over the last three years and to two foreign delegations. This incident is also reported to cast suspicion on four other Elite bodyguards who could "take terrorist action anytime," reveals a Police report. "There is no psychological or personality test, or any other method to check on the background of personnel," a former Police chief of Punjab province, Khwaja Khalid Farooq said.
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January - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 militants, including foreigners, and injured many others in Chinarak area near Afghanistan border in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) .
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 militants, including foreigners, and injured many others in Chinarak area near Afghanistan border in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) .
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January - 13 
Three abducted workers of an international NGO were rescued after a large-scale search operation carried out by Balochistan Levies Force in Naseerabad District, which shares border with Sindh, Commissioner Muhammad Aslam Jamali said. The NGO workers
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Three abducted workers of an international NGO were rescued after a large-scale search operation carried out by Balochistan Levies Force in Naseerabad District, which shares border with Sindh, Commissioner Muhammad Aslam Jamali said. The NGO workers were abducted from Tambo tehsil (revenue unit) of Naseerabad District on January 10.
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January - 13 
Unidentified militants launched an armed attack on NATO’s fuel supply tankers and opened fire on them, setting ablaze at least 20 tankers near Dear Murad Jamali in Nasirabad District of Balochistan on January 14, reported The News. However, no casual
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Unidentified militants launched an armed attack on NATO’s fuel supply tankers and opened fire on them, setting ablaze at least 20 tankers near Dear Murad Jamali in Nasirabad District of Balochistan on January 14, reported The News. However, no casualties were reported.
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January - 13 
Unidentified militants planted explosive material on well number 16 in the Uch Gas Field located 60 kilometres east of Dera Murad Jamali which caused complete destruction of the well.
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Unidentified militants planted explosive material on well number 16 in the Uch Gas Field located 60 kilometres east of Dera Murad Jamali which caused complete destruction of the well.
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January - 13 
Committee for International Relations and Human Rights of the Parliament on January 13 directed the Government to form a “reliable mechanism” for the effective inspection and monitoring of arms and personnel of both Nepal Army and Peoples’ Liberation
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Committee for International Relations and Human Rights of the Parliament on January 13 directed the Government to form a “reliable mechanism” for the effective inspection and monitoring of arms and personnel of both Nepal Army and Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) before the scheduled exit of UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) on Jan 15.
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January - 13 
Government decided to start process to bring the PLA and their arms under the Special Committee for supervision, integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants. A cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister office PMO in the evening took the
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Government decided to start process to bring the PLA and their arms under the Special Committee for supervision, integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants. A cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister office PMO in the evening took the decision to this effect. According to Finance Minister Surendra Pandey, the cabinet decided to write to the UNMIN to formally handover its monitoring responsibilities to the Special Committee.
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January - 13 
The meeting of the Special Committee for supervision, integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants failed to take a decision on monitoring of the peace process after the departure of the UNMIN. The meeting held at the Prime Minister's residenc
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The meeting of the Special Committee for supervision, integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants failed to take a decision on monitoring of the peace process after the departure of the UNMIN. The meeting held at the Prime Minister's residence at Singha Durbar on January 13 could not arrive at any decision with the representatives of the ruling parties and the UCPN-Maoist sticking to their respective positions.
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January - 13 
The Parliament on January 13 endorsed the formation of a five-member committee to make necessary preparations for amendment to the House regulations aimed at starting the new process to elect the prime minister, reports Nepal News. The Business Advis
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The Parliament on January 13 endorsed the formation of a five-member committee to make necessary preparations for amendment to the House regulations aimed at starting the new process to elect the prime minister, reports Nepal News. The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) had on January 12 decided to form the committee after Nepali Congress parliamentary leader and the sole prime ministerial candidate, Ram Chandra Poudel, withdrew his nomination, ending the process that could not elect the prime minister despite 16 rounds of voting. The House will set the new date for the prime minister once the amendment is made based on the panel's recommendations.
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January - 13 
Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) on January 14 (today) requested UNMIN chief Karin Landgren to decide on providing technical support for the Army Integration Special Committee even after its departure from Nepal.
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Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) on January 14 (today) requested UNMIN chief Karin Landgren to decide on providing technical support for the Army Integration Special Committee even after its departure from Nepal.
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January - 13 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kovil Junction area in Jaffna in the North recovered one grenade on January 13.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kovil Junction area in Jaffna in the North recovered one grenade on January 13.
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January - 14 
A 16-member delegation of Bodo National Conference (BNC) led by Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary called for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention in resolving the vexed militancy problem by engaging both the factions o
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A 16-member delegation of Bodo National Conference (BNC) led by Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary called for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention in resolving the vexed militancy problem by engaging both the factions of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) more vigorously on January 15, reports Assam Tribune.
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January - 14 
A dawn-to-dusk bandh (general shut down) called by Maoists to protest price rise and corruption went peaceful in Gumla, Simdega, Lohardaga, Palamu, Latehar and Chatra Districts on January 15, reports Times of India. Though most of the shops remained
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A dawn-to-dusk bandh (general shut down) called by Maoists to protest price rise and corruption went peaceful in Gumla, Simdega, Lohardaga, Palamu, Latehar and Chatra Districts on January 15, reports Times of India. Though most of the shops remained closed in Gumla, people were on streets to attend the weekly haat (village market). However, four-wheelers and auto rickshaws plied on the road as usual. Security Forces (SFs) were put on alert keeping the Maoist bandh in view, Garhwa Police Chief Richard Lakra said. The bandh mostly hit bauxite mining and transportation as trucks carrying the ore on two routes from Upper Pat and Sereng Dag mines kept off these roads in the District.
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January - 14 
According to Times of India, Intelligence officials have sent specific inputs to camps-in-charge under various Police Stations in West Midnapore District about an impending attack by cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Peop
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According to Times of India, Intelligence officials have sent specific inputs to camps-in-charge under various Police Stations in West Midnapore District about an impending attack by cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). The report added, "Large numbers of arms and ammunition have been collected by (CPI-Maoist)/ PCPA and Sidhu Kanu Gana Militia supporters as well as criminals and miscreants supported by various political parties."
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January - 14 
Army chief General V. K. Singh, later in the day, said although he was unaware of the Ministry of Home Affairs plan to reduce paramilitary presence in J&K, he was sure any such step would be taken after discussions in the Unified Command Head Quarter
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Army chief General V. K. Singh, later in the day, said although he was unaware of the Ministry of Home Affairs plan to reduce paramilitary presence in J&K, he was sure any such step would be taken after discussions in the Unified Command Head Quarters operating in the State. Singh said care will have to be taken to ensure that "extra pressure" is not put on the "already-stretched" Army, and only forces which are "dispensable" are removed from J&K. "As for the Army, we are deployed on the borders and the hinterland as per the threat perception. Though we have been able to check infiltration to a large extent, we do not feel we have to cut down our forces at this point in time," said General Singh.
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January - 14 
As the ‘central committee’ United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders in jail were out on bail, the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) is set to recommend a charter of demands that might form the basis of peace talks between the union Government a
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As the ‘central committee’ United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders in jail were out on bail, the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) is set to recommend a charter of demands that might form the basis of peace talks between the union Government and ULFA, reports The Telegraph. The SJA, a forum of leading citizens and organisations, was formed on April 24, 2010, to prepare a roadmap for lasting peace in the State vis-à-vis ULFA and the Government, has been hailed by the released leaders as well as Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for its role in the proposed peace talks so far. According to the SJA chief convenor and one of Assam’s leading intellectuals, Hiren Gohain, the six sub-committees entrusted with the responsibility of preparing the charter of demands would be submitting their reports soon to the 11-member steering committee.
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January - 14 
Bodo National Conference (BNC) is likely to meet Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on January 15 (today) to press for engaging the ‘chairman’ of anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) Ranjan Daimary faction in polit
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Bodo National Conference (BNC) is likely to meet Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on January 15 (today) to press for engaging the ‘chairman’ of anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) Ranjan Daimary faction in political dialogue, besides expediting the ongoing talks with pro- talk group of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), reports Assam Tribune. The delegation that includes leaders of all Bodo organisations is headed by Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief, Hagrama Mohilary. The delegation had visited New Delhi in 2010 and met Union Home Secretary, G K Pillai to appraise him about their charter of demands.
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January - 14 
Chhattisgarh Police began probe into unclaimed cartons of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature found at Raipur railway station's parcel go down that reportedly had vital details about key Maoist leaders. Sources said that railway a
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Chhattisgarh Police began probe into unclaimed cartons of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature found at Raipur railway station's parcel go down that reportedly had vital details about key Maoist leaders. Sources said that railway authorities reported to Police on January 14 that two unclaimed cartons filled with vital documents belonging to Maoists were lying for a long period at parcel go down. "Police stepped in to probe on an urgent basis as one of the articles in a Maoist magazine contains a list of Maoist leaders killed since 2004 in fight with Police," Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Vishwaranjan told IANS. He said, "The literature was dispatched about six-seven months back from Bihar's capital Patna town and was addressed to a Raipur resident but somehow it was lying in a parcel room at Raipur railway station."
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January - 14 
Huge tracts of land inside Indian Territory have been reportedly turned into ‘free area’ of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) along the Tripura-Bangla international borderline under Gandacherra Sub-division OF Dhalai District, reports Tripu
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Huge tracts of land inside Indian Territory have been reportedly turned into ‘free area’ of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) along the Tripura-Bangla international borderline under Gandacherra Sub-division OF Dhalai District, reports Tripura Times. Local sources informed that a heavily armed militant team is regularly moving in and out of the Indo-Bangla border along Naraichari area near border pillar no. 2268 and 2269 under Boyalkhali village in Raisyabari area. The team, led by self-styled NLFT ‘leader’ Atharobabu Halam alias Babu Halam and Laltina Darlong have reportedly divided into two platoons to take control on localities under Raisyabari and Gandacherra Police Station. It has been learnt that recruitment rallies of NLFT was held in several areas of the locality namely Nunacherra, Jagabandhupara, Bhagirathpara, Ratannagar et al around two years back. According to the latest reports, a five-member NLFT team had issued subscription receipts against the names of all Government employees of Raisyabari area during a one night halt in the household of one Ajendra Tripura, resident of Mainyakomar locality under Raishyabari in December, 2010. The team reportedly had close local aides namely Shefali Tripura (28) and Hiralal Tripura (45) among the members. The receipts demanded three percent of salary from Government employees as subscription to NLFT failing which all the concerned persons would be murdered mercilessly.
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January - 14 
Police also recovered three landmines planted on the roadside at Chakulia.
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Police also recovered three landmines planted on the roadside at Chakulia.
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January - 14 
Police on January 14 arrested one person from Baramulla District and recovered fake Indian currency notes (FICN) from him, Daily Excelsior reported. During search, 21 FICN of 1000 denomination and 42 FICN of 500 denomination, amounting to INR 42,000
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Police on January 14 arrested one person from Baramulla District and recovered fake Indian currency notes (FICN) from him, Daily Excelsior reported. During search, 21 FICN of 1000 denomination and 42 FICN of 500 denomination, amounting to INR 42,000 were recovered from his possession. The arrestee was identified as Ghulam Mohammad a resident of Dharpora in Kupwara District.
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January - 14 
Reacting strongly to the news item, “NSCN (I-M), KNO demarcate areas,” the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said that at no point of time there was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two groups demarcat
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Reacting strongly to the news item, “NSCN (I-M), KNO demarcate areas,” the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said that at no point of time there was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two groups demarcating areas.
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January - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Heisnam Bino Singh (55) on January 14 during a search in interior Thoubal District. Three RPG-rocket launchers, one each of 60 mm mortar launch
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Heisnam Bino Singh (55) on January 14 during a search in interior Thoubal District. Three RPG-rocket launchers, one each of 60 mm mortar launcher were also recovered.
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January - 14 
Security Forces and cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire at Gudekasa forest, around 10 kilometres away from Murumgaon in Gadchiroli District in the early morning of January 14. "It was probably a section of the mi
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Security Forces and cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire at Gudekasa forest, around 10 kilometres away from Murumgaon in Gadchiroli District in the early morning of January 14. "It was probably a section of the military dalam (squad). The armed Naxals [Left Wing Extremist] had halted overnight in the jungle," said Sub-division Police Officer Amit Kale of Dhanora. "The Naxals were around 50 in number," he added. Though there were no casualties reported on the either side, sources claimed to have spotted blood stains at nearly seven places where the Maoists had taken position. Police has pressed for efficient C-60 commandos into service from Gadchiroli Police Headquarters to continue search operations in the area.
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January - 14 
SFs arrested one over ground worker (OGW), working for Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Ishok in Imphal West District. The arrested OGW was identified as Oinam Ibohal (45). Ibohal was handed over to Mayang Imph
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SFs arrested one over ground worker (OGW), working for Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Ishok in Imphal West District. The arrested OGW was identified as Oinam Ibohal (45). Ibohal was handed over to Mayang Imphal Police Station.
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January - 14 
State Police in the year 2010 had arrested 569 hardcore Maoists including 47 Maoists above the rank of area commanders across the State. Director General of Police (DGP) Neyaz Ahmed applauded the efforts of Police personnel and expressed satisfaction
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State Police in the year 2010 had arrested 569 hardcore Maoists including 47 Maoists above the rank of area commanders across the State. Director General of Police (DGP) Neyaz Ahmed applauded the efforts of Police personnel and expressed satisfaction over the achievements of the Police. "Several top leaders of rebels like Nune Narshima Reddy, Udaiji were arrested and over a dozen of their training camps were busted by the Police," Ahmed said. Meanwhile, the Police lost 24 of its troopers in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations in 2010 as compared to 2009 when it lost 64 of its troopers. "Most of the jawans had died in landmine explosions triggered by Maoists," Ahmed said. "We expect more success in 2011 and we will change the strategy slightly like moving Security Forces to new places and launching operation on border areas, and having more cooperation with Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal," Ahmed said. "During the year-end operations, the police had busted a Maoist laboratory in Bokaro that got vital information which scuttled their (Maoist operational) plans," he added.
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The death toll in the violence at Netai in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District rose to nine, with two women succumbing to their bullet injuries in Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital in Kolkata on January 14 and 16, The Hindu report
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The death toll in the violence at Netai in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District rose to nine, with two women succumbing to their bullet injuries in Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital in Kolkata on January 14 and 16, The Hindu reported. The two women were identified as Arati Mondal (55) and Gitali Adak. People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed outfit, were behind the January 7 violence at Netai.
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January - 14 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin has said frequent strikes and shutdowns diluted the summer agitation in Kashmir. The HM ‘chief’, who is based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was now preparing a new plan to create trouble in J&
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin has said frequent strikes and shutdowns diluted the summer agitation in Kashmir. The HM ‘chief’, who is based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was now preparing a new plan to create trouble in J&K. Talking to a local news agency on telephone, Salahuddin said the 'summer movement' was based on wrong strategy and emotions. "I gave good advice to my friends but they did not listen to me. They now regret it. No nation can remain dependent on constant strikes. So we have to sit and carve out a result-oriented programme," he said. As a first step, he asked the separatist leaders to join hands and put forth a common agenda before the people of Kashmir. "The separatist leaders should unite on the basis of 1993 constitution of Hurriyat Conference," HM ‘chief’ said.
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January - 14 
The Police on January 14, filed a charge sheet against 27 members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in the case relating to the attack on college teacher T.J. Joseph in Muvattupuzha in Kerala, reports The Hindu. The charge sheet said the accused PF
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The Police on January 14, filed a charge sheet against 27 members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in the case relating to the attack on college teacher T.J. Joseph in Muvattupuzha in Kerala, reports The Hindu. The charge sheet said the accused PFI members hatched a conspiracy to ‘punish' Mr. Joseph, who had prepared a question paper for the B.Com students of Newman College, Thodupuzha, and which included what they considered an offensive question, regarding Prophet Mohammed and Islam.
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January - 14 
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will question nine persons arrested in connection with the Malegaon mosque blast case (September 8, 2006), Times of India reported on January 15.The questioning will
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will question nine persons arrested in connection with the Malegaon mosque blast case (September 8, 2006), Times of India reported on January 15.The questioning will be based on the statement given by the arrested hardliner religious leader Swami Aseemanand. Earlier, Maharashtra ATS and CBI had said the bombs were manufactured by two Pakistani nationals. One of them was identified as Muzammil. The Police had claimed that the RDX bombs were planted by suspects identified as Mohammed Zahid, Noor-ul-Huda, Abrar Ahmed and Raees Ahmed. They were arrested in the case. Aseemanand, however, said in his confession that the bombs were made and planted by slain co-accused, Sunil Joshi. Also, according to the chargesheet, the arrestees from Malegaon hatched the conspiracy for the blasts in July 2006. Aseemanand said that he and his associates had plotted the blast in Gujarat in June 2006.
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January - 14 
The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 14 said that Union Government is panning to reduce the presence of paramilitary forces in populated areas of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by 25 percent over the next 12 months as a confidence-building measu
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The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 14 said that Union Government is panning to reduce the presence of paramilitary forces in populated areas of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by 25 percent over the next 12 months as a confidence-building measure (CBM), reports Times of India. "As a CBM in J&K, the strength of the security forces would come down by 25%. We would like to reduce it as soon as possible depending on the ground situation," Pillai said. Pillai`s announcements are part of the Government’s eight-point agenda, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security in September 2010 to improve the overall situation in J&K. As per the agenda, the Government will periodically review the deployment of security forces in the Kashmir Valley, especially Srinagar, with particular attention to reducing the number of bunkers and checkpoints, and notification of areas declared as disturbed. 16 bunkers of paramilitary forces have been removed from Srinagar since September.
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January - 14 
Troops of Assam Rifles (42nd Battalion) arrested one ‘Division Commander’ of PREPAK, identified as Ningthoujam Amarjit (21), from Pallel in Thoubal District, reports Sangai Express. One 9 mm pistol loaded with three live rounds was seized from his po
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Troops of Assam Rifles (42nd Battalion) arrested one ‘Division Commander’ of PREPAK, identified as Ningthoujam Amarjit (21), from Pallel in Thoubal District, reports Sangai Express. One 9 mm pistol loaded with three live rounds was seized from his possession.
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January - 14 
Two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Jamunia village under Navadih Police Station of Bokaro District on January 14. INR 475, 000 cash was found at their home, Police said. They are yet to be identified by
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Two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Jamunia village under Navadih Police Station of Bokaro District on January 14. INR 475, 000 cash was found at their home, Police said. They are yet to be identified by the Police.
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January - 14 
Two more Maoists were arrested from Chakulia of East Singhbhum District. The Police seized 150 gelatine sticks, 100 detonators, 23 metres of fuse wire from them.
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Two more Maoists were arrested from Chakulia of East Singhbhum District. The Police seized 150 gelatine sticks, 100 detonators, 23 metres of fuse wire from them.
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January - 14 
A would-be suicide bomber was shot dead in Kohat after Security Forces (SFs) opened fire at him near a passport office on January 14.
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A would-be suicide bomber was shot dead in Kohat after Security Forces (SFs) opened fire at him near a passport office on January 14.
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January - 14 
An Anti Terrorism Court, ending the judicial remand of arrested Police officers Saud Aziz and Khurram Shahzad on January 14, handed them over to Federal Investigation Agency in eight day physical remand, The News reported. It was reported that the co
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An Anti Terrorism Court, ending the judicial remand of arrested Police officers Saud Aziz and Khurram Shahzad on January 14, handed them over to Federal Investigation Agency in eight day physical remand, The News reported. It was reported that the court declared void the verdict of the trial court in connection with not giving the suspects in physical remand because the defence counsel had admitted that Saud Aziz had refused to hand over his cell phone to the investigation team on December 27, 2007, the day of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination.
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January - 14 
An appellate bench of the Sindh High Court on January 14 set aside the conviction of three Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) cadres, identified as Mufti Shahid Haneef, Haider Ali and Mohammad Talha, in a murder case of Ishrat Hussain in Block D of North Nazima
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An appellate bench of the Sindh High Court on January 14 set aside the conviction of three Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) cadres, identified as Mufti Shahid Haneef, Haider Ali and Mohammad Talha, in a murder case of Ishrat Hussain in Block D of North Nazimabad town of Karachi in Sindh on July 8, 2001.
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January - 14 
Pakistan’s fight against terrorist leads to record an increase in cases of Polio from 89 in the previous year to 138, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) figures, Daily Times reported on January 14. That made it the nation with the highest i
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Pakistan’s fight against terrorist leads to record an increase in cases of Polio from 89 in the previous year to 138, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) figures, Daily Times reported on January 14. That made it the nation with the highest incidence of polio in the world. Most cases were in the northwest close to the Afghanistan border, where battles between the US-supported Pakistani Army and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) make many areas too dangerous to visit. The Army bans travel to parts of the region, citing the security situation, and territory under terrorist control is highly dangerous for outsiders, even Pakistani aid workers. In 2009, one Pakistan Taliban commander declared the vaccine un-Islamic, echoing a few conservative clerics in other Muslim countries. But others have not publicly stated any objections. In Afghanistan, the Taliban cooperate with health workers administering the vaccine, in part because doing so adds to the movement’s legitimacy.
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January - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead four militants in a retaliatory firing when a group of militants attacked a security checkpost in the Toda Khora area of Orakzai Agency. Two militants were also arrested.
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead four militants in a retaliatory firing when a group of militants attacked a security checkpost in the Toda Khora area of Orakzai Agency. Two militants were also arrested.
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January - 14 
SFs arrested a high ranking militant ‘commander’ of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI), identified as Mobeen Khan, along with three other associates from Ziyarhai area of Landi Kotal in Khyber Agency.
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SFs arrested a high ranking militant ‘commander’ of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI), identified as Mobeen Khan, along with three other associates from Ziyarhai area of Landi Kotal in Khyber Agency.
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January - 14 
Six militants were killed when a vehicle carrying militants hit a landmine in the Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) .
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Six militants were killed when a vehicle carrying militants hit a landmine in the Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) .
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January - 14 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants armed with rockets and rifles attacked the house of a woman Police constable, Shamshad Begum (50), early in the morning on January 14, killing her and five of her relatives in Tootkas town of the Hangu Distr
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants armed with rockets and rifles attacked the house of a woman Police constable, Shamshad Begum (50), early in the morning on January 14, killing her and five of her relatives in Tootkas town of the Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Shamshad Begum had been receiving death threats from TTP for sometime, a senior official Khalid Khan said. Shamshad was killed along with her two sons, one daughter and two of her husband’s sisters. The TTP engaged in a campaign of violence against Security Forces (SFs), had recently sent her letters warning her to quit the Police job.
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January - 14 
Three persons, including a senior government official and a woman, were killed in two separate firing incidents in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on January 15, reports Daily Times. Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRW
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Three persons, including a senior government official and a woman, were killed in two separate firing incidents in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on January 15, reports Daily Times. Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) Deputy Director Abdul Qayyum was going to his office when some unidentified men opened fire at his vehicle on the Airport Road near a NADRA office. Qayyum received three bullets and died on the spot. The assailants, however, managed to escape from the scene.
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January - 14 
Three pre-dawn bomb blasts occurring one after another destroyed two girls’ schools and partially damaged a mosque in Chilas town of Diamer District in Gilgit-Baltistan on January 15, reports The Express Tribune. However, no loss of life was reported
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Three pre-dawn bomb blasts occurring one after another destroyed two girls’ schools and partially damaged a mosque in Chilas town of Diamer District in Gilgit-Baltistan on January 15, reports The Express Tribune. However, no loss of life was reported.
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January - 14 
Unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle entered the Sahiban Community Health Centre near Baloch Colony of Quetta and opened indiscriminate firing, which claimed the lives of Fehmida, a health worker, and watchman Saeed Ahmed.
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Unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle entered the Sahiban Community Health Centre near Baloch Colony of Quetta and opened indiscriminate firing, which claimed the lives of Fehmida, a health worker, and watchman Saeed Ahmed.
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January - 14 
The caretaker Government and the Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on January 14 agreed to form a six-member mechanism comprising three members each from the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) and its Secretariat to carry out al
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The caretaker Government and the Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on January 14 agreed to form a six-member mechanism comprising three members each from the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) and its Secretariat to carry out all the activities of the United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) after its departure, reports Nepal News. Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal and UCPN-M chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda singed a three-point agreement in a bid to assure the outgoing UNMIN that the remaining tasks of the ongoing peace process would be effectively handled in its absence.
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January - 14 
Troopers of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered eight bombs, two India made shutter guns, one locally made pipe gun and three bullets from Baribathan area of Jhenaidah District on January 15, reports Daily Star. The criminals might have kept the a
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Troopers of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered eight bombs, two India made shutter guns, one locally made pipe gun and three bullets from Baribathan area of Jhenaidah District on January 15, reports Daily Star. The criminals might have kept the arms and ammunition for handing over to other groups of banned outfits, said RAB sources.
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January - 14 
De-mining groups recovered 17 APMs mines from Mahilankulam and Maruthamadhu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 17 APMs mines from Mahilankulam and Maruthamadhu areas.
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January - 14 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Babypuram, Kokkuthuduway and Nanthikadal recovered one 60-mm mortar bomb, one anti tank mine, one Anti Personnel Mine (APM), one hand grenade, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RP
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Babypuram, Kokkuthuduway and Nanthikadal recovered one 60-mm mortar bomb, one anti tank mine, one Anti Personnel Mine (APM), one hand grenade, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) and two pieces of RPG on January 14.
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January - 14 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on January 14 said that he was ready to devolve powers and expressed his hope about the prospect of arriving at a solution in consensus with all political parties based on their proposals, reports Colombo Page.
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on January 14 said that he was ready to devolve powers and expressed his hope about the prospect of arriving at a solution in consensus with all political parties based on their proposals, reports Colombo Page. The President, however, ruled out the possibility of devolving Police powers.
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January - 15 
A Delhi court on January 15 awarded rigorous life imprisonment to six Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) militants, including three Pakistani nationals, for plotting to abduct cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly in 2002, reports Daily Excels
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A Delhi court on January 15 awarded rigorous life imprisonment to six Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) militants, including three Pakistani nationals, for plotting to abduct cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly in 2002, reports Daily Excelsior. Additional Sessions Judge Pinki sentenced all the six convicts to maximum life term under stringent Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) saying the punishment "must send a clear message that India is not nor will it become a safe haven for terrorists". According to reports, the militants had also planned to attack Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai and assassinate former President A P J Abdul Kalam.
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January - 15 
Army has asked the Government to finalise "Rules of Engagement" as it gets ready to open a new training facility in Chhattisgarh, but denied the move is linked to combating Naxalites [Left Wing Extremism] in the State. "We have deliberately stayed ou
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Army has asked the Government to finalise "Rules of Engagement" as it gets ready to open a new training facility in Chhattisgarh, but denied the move is linked to combating Naxalites [Left Wing Extremism] in the State. "We have deliberately stayed out of any commitment to tackle Left Wing Extremism, except for giving advice or training," Chief of Army Staff General V.K. Singh said at the annual press conference on the eve of the Army Day. Gen. Singh said the Army was facing problem in training its personnel as there was not enough land available and the proposal to set it up in Chhattisgarh under the Central Command forms part of an integrated plan drawn earlier. Since the Army would be present in the area, it had sought for clarifications from the government on ‘Rules of Engagement' to determine the extent to which its personnel were protected from civil laws. Gen. Singh said the clarification was needed to determine how to engage attackers in case of attacks on the training camp, either by instigation or design. While it is clear that the force does not require any permission to fire in self-defence, the issue is whether resultant causalities on the attackers would attract criminal procedures against the Army personnel and to what extent they are exempt. "We are neither operating in the area nor are seeking protection under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act," the Army Chief said. The new military establishments being created in Chhattisgarh include a sub-area command, headed by a Brigadier, in Raipur, a training centre and field firing range in Narayanpur and the Special Forces establishment in Bilaspur.
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January - 15 
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar speaking at the golden jubilee function of Bihar Police Annual Award, organised by the State Crime Investigation Department at the Gandhi Maidan on January 15, said the State would recruit 10,000 constables and 1,000 sub-i
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar speaking at the golden jubilee function of Bihar Police Annual Award, organised by the State Crime Investigation Department at the Gandhi Maidan on January 15, said the State would recruit 10,000 constables and 1,000 sub-inspectors every year till the Police: Public Ratio in the State matches the National Average. "We would clear the backlog of recruitments," he added. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani enumerated Police's achievements. "People have now started feeling that Police are for them," he said and added that the people are also helping the Police with intelligence inputs.
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January - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a Bharat bandh (all India general shut down) in eight States on February 7 and three days of protests against price rise, the Government's move to further hike petrol price, rampant corrupti
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a Bharat bandh (all India general shut down) in eight States on February 7 and three days of protests against price rise, the Government's move to further hike petrol price, rampant corruption cases like 2G spectrum allocation and the Centre's offensive against Maoists, according to a statement released by the party's Central Committee (CC) on January 15. In the statement, spokesperson of the party, Abhay said the recent petrol price hike would lead to further inflation and manifest itself as a rise in the prices of food and essential items. He called on party cadres and supporters to protest against the rise in prices and the recent 2G scam. The release also added, "We are making it clear that there would be no bandh during the protest days and that ‘Bharat Bandh’ would be observed in six States West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and three Districts in Maharashtra - Gadchiroli, Gondia, Chandrapur and one District in Madhya Pradesh - Balaghat. Medical services and people attending examinations and interviews will be excluded from the bandh activities."
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January - 15 
Five cadres of Kalinga Nagar division committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including a minor boy and a woman surrendered before Superintendent of Police in Jajpur District on January 15. They are identified as Tima Mahakud, D
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Five cadres of Kalinga Nagar division committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including a minor boy and a woman surrendered before Superintendent of Police in Jajpur District on January 15. They are identified as Tima Mahakud, Dobra Tudu, Junguri Tiria, Lutu Hembram (23) and Saley Palea (13). The surrendered Maoists had committed several crimes, which included attacks on Police Stations, arson, setting ablaze of vehicles, etc., Deputy Superintendent of Police DS Kuttey told IANS. Lutu Hembram, worked as the ‘area committee’ member of the outfit while the minor boy, Saley Palea admitted that he was involved in the attack on a Police Station at mineral town of Daitari in July last year, 2010, Kuttey said. Maoist leader Sushil used to threaten them and train them by force. Sushil provided them with SLR, INSAS, 8mm and 303 rifles. The Maoists surrendered as they wanted to return to the mainstream of life and society.
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January - 15 
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K. T. Parnaik has said that time was not right to go for 25 per cent reduction in troops in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior .Responding to the statement of Union Ho
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General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K. T. Parnaik has said that time was not right to go for 25 per cent reduction in troops in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior .Responding to the statement of Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai regarding troops reduction, the Army Commander on January 15 said, "I don't think it is right time to go for troops reduction in J&K. Relocation of troops always exists in the forces and depends upon the requirement and is dynamic process. It may be somebody's opinion or perception but we think there is no scope for reduction of troops at this moment." Replying to another question, the Army Commander said, "I will not comment anything about cut in para-military forces or police in J&K as it was not in his domain. If they feel like going for the cut, they can. Being Army Commander, I can only say any thing about the Army troops", he added. While referring to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Jammu and Kashmir, General Parnaik said Army was working under pressing and adverse situation in Jammu and Kashmir. For performing under such difficult situation, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act was very essential.
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January - 15 
Jharkhand Police has adopted the latest technology of 3D mapping to take on the Maoists in the State. "The 3D mapping is helping us in getting familiar with the terrain, forests, hills and other places. It helps the Security Forces involved in anti-M
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Jharkhand Police has adopted the latest technology of 3D mapping to take on the Maoists in the State. "The 3D mapping is helping us in getting familiar with the terrain, forests, hills and other places. It helps the Security Forces involved in anti-Maoist operations," Superintendent of Police of anti-Maoist operation Apoorva said. The 3D mapping gives the clear cut position of a place from various directions. "If we launch operation from one side of the hill, we get information of Maoists movement from the other side of the hill. Such information helps in major operations against Maoists," Apoorva said. In addition, Police working in the Maoist-hit areas have been asked to sharpen their personal observation instinct rather relying completely on the modern sophisticated gadgets to detect and uproot landmines as part of its renewed exercise to flush out the Left Wing Extremists (LWE) from the State. "Yes, we want the officers (engaged in the anti-Maoist operations) to specialize on the personal observation front as far as detecting landmines is concerned," said Director General of Police Neyaz Ahmed.
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January - 15 
Odisha Government has decided to strengthen its anti-Naxalite [Left wing Extremist] Force, Official sources said. "A proposal to increase strength of Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) has been accepted by the State Gove
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Odisha Government has decided to strengthen its anti-Naxalite [Left wing Extremist] Force, Official sources said. "A proposal to increase strength of Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) has been accepted by the State Government," Director General of Police (DGP) Manmohan Praharaj told PTI. Out of vacant 2000 SOG only 1500 has been appointed. Stating that at least 50 SOG units (one unit comprises 30 personnel) were now engaged in anti-Maoist operations, the DGP said it was likely to be doubled. The IG (operation) would soon prepare a blue print on strengthening for augmentation of the anti-Maoist force including the DVF, he said. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. With about 18 of the State's 30 Districts affected by Maoists, there were 12 battalions of central para-military force to assist the State Police to fight the Maoists. While Border Security Force has five battalions, Central Reserve Police Force has seven. The decision to further strengthen SOG and DVF came in the wake of the Centre's suggestion to create own striking force against the Maoists, Praharaj said.
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January - 15 
Police arrested a top ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from the city centre at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. An unnamed senior Police official said following a tip-off that HM ‘commander’ Parvaiz Ahmed War, a resident of Warpora, in Sopore Baramulla D
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Police arrested a top ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from the city centre at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. An unnamed senior Police official said following a tip-off that HM ‘commander’ Parvaiz Ahmed War, a resident of Warpora, in Sopore Baramulla District, was roaming in Srinagar city, Police laid a siege to arrest him. "We arrested him near Regal Chowk late on Saturday evening [January 15]. We recovered a pistol, a magazine and four rounds from his possession," the official said, adding, "He was active since 2000. In the same year, he had crossed the Line of Control for the arms training and returned to operate in Sopore and Bandipora Districts of north Kashmir. He said the input about the militant ‘commander’ had been received by the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK), a special wing of Police.
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January - 15 
security agencies have sounded a 'high-alert' in Kashmir following intelligence inputs that militants may mark their presence on the eve of Republic Day [January 26].
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security agencies have sounded a 'high-alert' in Kashmir following intelligence inputs that militants may mark their presence on the eve of Republic Day [January 26].
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January - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered cache of arms and ammunition from a Maoist hideout in Bhanupratappur village in Kanker District on January 16, reports Sify.com. "We got the information that four guns were kept somewhere in the nearby forest covered w
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered cache of arms and ammunition from a Maoist hideout in Bhanupratappur village in Kanker District on January 16, reports Sify.com. "We got the information that four guns were kept somewhere in the nearby forest covered with wild grass. After getting this information security forces along with the Border Security Forces went there immediately and recovered the arms,' Police said.
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January - 15 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a low-intensity landmine blast in Yerkad in Dhanora Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on January 15. In the blast a Police jeep was damaged and Prashant Muktava
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a low-intensity landmine blast in Yerkad in Dhanora Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on January 15. In the blast a Police jeep was damaged and Prashant Muktavaram, the jeep driver, sustained some cuts, Police said.
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January - 15 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked road construction workers in Lohardaga District on January 15. Ram Gulab Sharma, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, said that the Maoists were trying to extort money from the factory
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked road construction workers in Lohardaga District on January 15. Ram Gulab Sharma, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, said that the Maoists were trying to extort money from the factory and in that process set ablaze the bulldozer kept outside. "They asked for kerosene oil and I gave them. They were around 18-20 of them," said Pancho Devi, one of the eye witnesses.
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January - 15 
The personnel of Assam Rifles (28th Battalion) arrested two cadres of Military Division Faction of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF), identified as Sagolsem Inaocha alias PK Meitei (28) and Laiphrakpam Biren Singh (30), both residents of Mayang Imph
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The personnel of Assam Rifles (28th Battalion) arrested two cadres of Military Division Faction of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF), identified as Sagolsem Inaocha alias PK Meitei (28) and Laiphrakpam Biren Singh (30), both residents of Mayang Imphal Maibam Leikai, near Moirangkhom Petrol pump on January 15.
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January - 15 
A roadside explosion injured five paramilitary personnel of Shawal Rifles in Razmak area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 16, reports Dawn. The blast took place when a vehicle of Shawal Rifles
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A roadside explosion injured five paramilitary personnel of Shawal Rifles in Razmak area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 16, reports Dawn. The blast took place when a vehicle of Shawal Rifles carrying food for soldiers was passing through Dangeen area. Security Forces (SFs) searched two houses in the area, but made no arrests.
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January - 15 
At least 10 persons were killed and several others injured in an explosion in a passenger bus at Hangu road in Kohat town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 16, reports Express Tribune. The passenger bus was en route to Kohat from Hangu when the explos
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At least 10 persons were killed and several others injured in an explosion in a passenger bus at Hangu road in Kohat town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 16, reports Express Tribune. The passenger bus was en route to Kohat from Hangu when the explosion took place.
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January - 15 
Militants fired two rockets at the Uch power plant in Dera Murad Jamali in Nasirabad District in the night of January 15. The sources said that rockets fired from a long distance exploded close to the Uch power plant. “The gas-based power plant remai
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Militants fired two rockets at the Uch power plant in Dera Murad Jamali in Nasirabad District in the night of January 15. The sources said that rockets fired from a long distance exploded close to the Uch power plant. “The gas-based power plant remained safe and no casualty was reported in the attack,” a senior official of Nasirabad District Administration said.
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January - 15 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warned tribesmen of NWA against joining the Army, Frontier Corps or Levies Force, reports Dawn. A pamphlet distributed in Miranshah on behalf of the Shura-i-Mujahideen (council of holy fighters) said the Government ha
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warned tribesmen of NWA against joining the Army, Frontier Corps or Levies Force, reports Dawn. A pamphlet distributed in Miranshah on behalf of the Shura-i-Mujahideen (council of holy fighters) said the Government had been recruiting locals in the army, Frontier Corps and Levies Force to use them against the TTP. This Shura is led by a militant leader Hafiz Gul Bahadur. “Recruitments can create civil war in North Waziristan,” said the pamphlet written in Urdu. “Those who have already joined Levies and (other) paramilitary forces should quit their jobs. Those who don’t obey the advice will face consequences and Mujahideen will not accept any excuse,” it said.
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January - 15 
Unidentified militants blew up a basic health unit by detonating an explosive device planted to it in Adezai area of Mohammad Agency, reports Daily Times. Officials said the militants planted a low-intensity Russian-made bomb on the outer wall of the
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Unidentified militants blew up a basic health unit by detonating an explosive device planted to it in Adezai area of Mohammad Agency, reports Daily Times. Officials said the militants planted a low-intensity Russian-made bomb on the outer wall of the facility and detonated it with a remote control. The building was razed to ground. However, no casualty was reported.
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January - 15 
Unidentified militants blew up a gas pipeline by using dynamite in the Loti gas field in Dera Bugti District.
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Unidentified militants blew up a gas pipeline by using dynamite in the Loti gas field in Dera Bugti District.
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January - 15 
Unidentified militants set ablaze two NATO oil tankers near Sorab area of Kalat District in Balochistan on .
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Unidentified militants set ablaze two NATO oil tankers near Sorab area of Kalat District in Balochistan on .
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January - 16 
13 militants of different militant outfits, including a self-styled ‘commander’ and ‘captain’, surrendered to Security Forces (SFs) at Mantripukhri in Imphal West District on January 17, reports Nagaland Post. The surrendered militants, include ‘Comm
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13 militants of different militant outfits, including a self-styled ‘commander’ and ‘captain’, surrendered to Security Forces (SFs) at Mantripukhri in Imphal West District on January 17, reports Nagaland Post. The surrendered militants, include ‘Commander’ of the Oken faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Oken), identified as Ningthoujam Ranbir Singh alias N.R.K.Singh and self style ‘sergeants’ of the same outfit, identified as Anand Meitei alias Bali and Laishram Haircharan Singh. The other surrendrees include Thanmi Yangya alias Romio [United Naga Peoples' Council (UNPC) cadre], Sanasam David Singh, Ahanthem Vicky Singh, H. Roshan Meitei, Kshetrimajum Munand Singh, Seilunmang alias Mangsa, Abdul Rahman alias Biocha, Abdul Salam Khan alias Naobi [all People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres], ‘Captain’ Thokcham Sanahalba Singh [Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL)] and Thokchon Nanao Singh [United National Liberation Front (UNLF)]. The militants surrendered along with arms and ammunitions which included two AK Rifles with three magazines, one M-16 Rifle with magazine, eight pistols with magazines, one Lethode with four bombs,14 live rounds of AK 47 bullets, 45 live rounds of pistol bullets, 10 live rounds of M-16 bullets and one Radio set.
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January - 16 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable was killed and two other troopers were injured as the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered three powerful land mine blasts in quick succession to thwart an anti-Naxal [Le
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable was killed and two other troopers were injured as the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered three powerful land mine blasts in quick succession to thwart an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operation in Gaya District. The blasts were triggered near Barha village under the Dumaria Police Station, close to the Jharkhand border. Acting on a tip-off about assemblage of Maoists in the area, a joint team of personnel from Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA), CRPF, Special Task Force (STF) and District Police were on the way to the village on foot when the three explosions took place. The Security Forces (SFs) later fired at the extremists, Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amit Lodha said and added intermittent firing between the SFs and the Maoists continued for several hours. According to the SSP, 46 persons have been taken into custody for their suspected involvement in Maoist activities in the area.
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January - 16 
A Maoist cadre, involved in blowing up a community centre at Palamu village in Nawadih block in 2009, was arrested in a raid in Bokaro District on January 17, reports Times of India. Bokaro Superintendent of Police Saket Singh said Budhan Mahato was
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A Maoist cadre, involved in blowing up a community centre at Palamu village in Nawadih block in 2009, was arrested in a raid in Bokaro District on January 17, reports Times of India. Bokaro Superintendent of Police Saket Singh said Budhan Mahato was arrested when he reached near Sarubeda village in Nawadih where a Police patrol was checking vehicles on the road. Mahato was wanted in many cases lodged in different Police Stations of the District. "Mahato attempted to flee from the spot but Policemen caught him. He belongs to Belargada village in Nawadih block. During interrogation, the Mahato revealed vital information related to Maoists activities," said Singh.
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January - 16 
In view of latest developments in the ongoing battle for ‘territorial control’ between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) faction and the combined force of Achik National Liberation Front (ANLF) and National Socialist Counci
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In view of latest developments in the ongoing battle for ‘territorial control’ between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) faction and the combined force of Achik National Liberation Front (ANLF) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction at Khonsa in Tirap District, the Army has moved in. The flag-march will be conducted on January 17 (today).
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January - 16 
Interpol is likely to issue notices against three more accused in the 2008 Assam serial blasts, namely Tarun Swargiary, Tensu Narzary alias Thungri Boro and J. Daimary, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) received inputs about their presence
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Interpol is likely to issue notices against three more accused in the 2008 Assam serial blasts, namely Tarun Swargiary, Tensu Narzary alias Thungri Boro and J. Daimary, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) received inputs about their presence in Bangladesh, reports Shillong Times on January 17. The Interpol had earlier issued red corner notices against two key accused in the blasts named among the 19 charge-sheeted by CBI. But the affiliations of the three accused are not disclosed.
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January - 16 
Kishore Singh, a newly elected member of Taal Panchayat (village level local self government institution), was abducted by Maoists from his house in Panki Police Station limits in Palamu District in the night of January 16. "His whereabouts are still
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Kishore Singh, a newly elected member of Taal Panchayat (village level local self government institution), was abducted by Maoists from his house in Panki Police Station limits in Palamu District in the night of January 16. "His whereabouts are still untraced," District Police Chief A T Mathew said.
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January - 16 
The Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 16 said that India would share information with Pakistan on the investigation into the Samjhauta Express blast case (February 17, 2007) once the probe was completed, reports PTI. Pillai added that Government
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The Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 16 said that India would share information with Pakistan on the investigation into the Samjhauta Express blast case (February 17, 2007) once the probe was completed, reports PTI. Pillai added that Government was committed to bring to justice anyone who committed terror irrespective of religion or anything else as it considered such people “criminals.” He said he hoped the message would go across to Pakistan, which was yet to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks (November 26, 2008 also known as 26/11) to justice.
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January - 16 
The Security Forces on January 16 recovered a consignment of explosive devices and ammunition from village Gadyog under the jurisdiction of Budhal Police Station in Rajouri District on January 16, reported Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included two imp
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The Security Forces on January 16 recovered a consignment of explosive devices and ammunition from village Gadyog under the jurisdiction of Budhal Police Station in Rajouri District on January 16, reported Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 437 AK rounds, five UBGL grenades, one hand grenade, two AK magazines, three detonators and one pouch. In January 2011, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (14 Sector) have recovered 46 kilograms of RDX in three separate search operations in Rajouri District.
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January - 16 
The situation in East Garo Hills where nine people were killed and several families rendered homeless in the ethnic clashes between the Garos and Rabhas is returning to normalcy. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi told that 11 of the 1
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The situation in East Garo Hills where nine people were killed and several families rendered homeless in the ethnic clashes between the Garos and Rabhas is returning to normalcy. East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi told that 11 of the 18 relief camps had been closed as the inmates of these camps had gone back to their homes and villages. According to official sources, 44 Rabha families who left their homes have come back to Meghalaya.
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January - 16 
Two people were shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a janta durbar (people's court) held in Latehar District late on January 16. According to Police, cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away
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Two people were shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a janta durbar (people's court) held in Latehar District late on January 16. According to Police, cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist, forcibly picked up Hawaldar Singh and Awadesh Singh from their homes and were produced on the same night in the ‘court’, where they were held guilty of extorting money in the name of the outfit. Their bodies were later found in Banduwa village of the District.
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January - 16 
With the arrest of the ‘chairman’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) R. K. Meghen from Bangladesh on September 29, 2010, sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have started investigating the fund flow of militant outfits ope
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With the arrest of the ‘chairman’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) R. K. Meghen from Bangladesh on September 29, 2010, sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have started investigating the fund flow of militant outfits operating in the State of Manipur, reports Sangai Express on January 17. Speaking to the media, a militant said that the NIA team is Imphal East District primarily to study the monetary transactions, bank accounts, money transfers through internet banking, credit cards etc used outside Manipur by militants.
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January - 16 
An oil tanker carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan destroyed completely after a bomb planted in the vehicle exploded at a terminal near the Torkham border crossing in the Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) .
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An oil tanker carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan destroyed completely after a bomb planted in the vehicle exploded at a terminal near the Torkham border crossing in the Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) .
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January - 16 
Balochistan High Court granted bail to Shahzain Bugti, provincial President of the Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) and 26 of his associates in a case of recovery of large cache of arms and ammunition from his motorcade at Buleli checkpost, on the outskirt
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Balochistan High Court granted bail to Shahzain Bugti, provincial President of the Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) and 26 of his associates in a case of recovery of large cache of arms and ammunition from his motorcade at Buleli checkpost, on the outskirts of Quetta on December 22, reported The News.
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January - 16 
The bullet-riddled dead bodies of three political activists were found from Ormara, a coastal township, in Gadwar and Khuzdar Districts on January 17, reports Daily Times. The victims were identified as Naseer Kamalan, a seasoned poet and political a
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The bullet-riddled dead bodies of three political activists were found from Ormara, a coastal township, in Gadwar and Khuzdar Districts on January 17, reports Daily Times. The victims were identified as Naseer Kamalan, a seasoned poet and political activist, who was the local president of the Baloch National Movement (BMN) in Pasni, Ahmed Dad, an activist of the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) and Nisar Ahmed Mengal. Ahmed’s body was found hanging from a tree with ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ written on it. Naseer Kamalan was abducted from Karwat area near Gwadar and Pasni on November 5 from a passenger van while Ahmed Dad was abducted on October 12 near the Zero Point at Uthal in Lasbela District from a Gwadar-Karachi bound passenger coach, family members told reporters. The family members of the deceased accused the security agencies of killing them during illegal detention.
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January - 16 
The standing committee meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on January 16 decided to hold parleys with the parties for a Maoist-led consensus Government, reports Himalayan Times. President Ram Baran Yadav on January 15 aske
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The standing committee meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on January 16 decided to hold parleys with the parties for a Maoist-led consensus Government, reports Himalayan Times. President Ram Baran Yadav on January 15 asked the parties to decide on a consensus Government within a week. “The party will stick to its previous decision to present Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda as the new Prime Minister (PM),” said UCPN-M Spokesperson Dinanath Sharma after the meeting. Standing Committee member close to Vice-Chairman Baburam Bhattarai, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, proposed Bhattarai as the leader of the parliamentary party and new PM.
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January - 16 
De-mining groups recovered 52 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) from Mahilankulam, Iranamadu and Maruthamadhu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 52 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) from Mahilankulam, Iranamadu and Maruthamadhu areas.
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January - 16 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Visuamadukulam and Mulliyavelai areas in the North recovered one Mobil phone battery, one piece of Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) round and eight Rocket Propeller Grenade
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Visuamadukulam and Mulliyavelai areas in the North recovered one Mobil phone battery, one piece of Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) round and eight Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG) on January 16.
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January - 17 
A group of around 15 cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze five vehicles being used in the laying of a road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) at Barada village in the Badagada Police Station limits in So
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A group of around 15 cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze five vehicles being used in the laying of a road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) at Barada village in the Badagada Police Station limits in Sorada block of Ganjam District on January 17. The Maoists pasted some posters at Barada and Merikote villages before escaping. Through these posters they threatened the contractor to stop using machines in the construction work. They also asked the contractor to pay INR 200 per day as wages to both male and female workers. It is suspected that it is an effort by Maoists to garner support of menial labourers of the area and to disrupt work on improvement of road communication in remote areas. The Maoists also cut down trees near Gajalbadi village to block the road communication between Sorada in the District and Daringbadi in Kandhamal District.
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January - 17 
A group of suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) party office at Dibibaksol under Jhargram Police limit in West Midnapore District in the night of January 17.
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A group of suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) party office at Dibibaksol under Jhargram Police limit in West Midnapore District in the night of January 17.
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January - 17 
Continuing its crackdown on the Facebook users, who instigate violence in Kashmir, Police on January 17 arrested a class 12th student for being involved in the online protests, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrestee was identified as Irshad Ahmed Bhat
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Continuing its crackdown on the Facebook users, who instigate violence in Kashmir, Police on January 17 arrested a class 12th student for being involved in the online protests, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrestee was identified as Irshad Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Nigeen area of Srinagar. "He had opened a page titled as Kalkharab (short- tempered) and had been loading material that could instigate youth for violence. He had been on the run for last many months," an unnamed Police official said, adding the pictures of protests were being uploaded on his page almost everyday. He said the detained youth is under Police custody in the Police Station Maharaj Gunj. "His interrogation is on. We want to know whether he is affiliated to any militant organization. We may come to know about why he had opened such a seditious page on the social networking site," the official said. Police had earlier also arrested many youth who were involved in uploading material that could instigate violence.
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January - 17 
Gumla District Police identified the two arrested cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist, on January 17, as Chandar Lohra, an ‘area commander’ and Sitaram Baraik, an active member of the outfit
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Gumla District Police identified the two arrested cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist, on January 17, as Chandar Lohra, an ‘area commander’ and Sitaram Baraik, an active member of the outfit.
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January - 17 
Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, Dinesh Kumar, on January 17 said that no directions have been received from the Force Headquarters (Delhi) or the Union Home Ministry regarding pull out of CRPF battalions f
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Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, Dinesh Kumar, on January 17 said that no directions have been received from the Force Headquarters (Delhi) or the Union Home Ministry regarding pull out of CRPF battalions from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State. Talking to the Daily Excelsior the IG said, "We have received no such directions regarding pull out of the CRPF battalions from any part so far. Some officials at the Home Ministry must have issued statement regarding cut in para-military forces in the J&K State but we have also learnt it from media. No any direction has been received by us from the Force headquarters or the Home Ministry", he maintained. "I would rather say that nothing of the sort was heard regarding forces cut in the State. We personally feel that some more forces would be needed in view of the challenges being posed here", the IG added. When asked about any earlier move regarding pull out of some companies or battalions, the IG said about 40 per cent of the total CRPF force (nearly 80 Battalions), have been deployed in J&K out of the total 216 in the country. Some time back, there was demand of 10 battalions of the Force in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] hit States including Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. It was then proposed to withdraw some battalions from here. Thereafter, the decision was reviewed and no such proposal came here.
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January - 17 
Maoists triggered a land mine blast in a building housing the office and training facility of a Self Help Group (SHG), Naba Jagran Sangha, at Khaerboni village in Jhargram block. “Two land mines were blasted in a SHG's office in Patashimul area of Jh
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Maoists triggered a land mine blast in a building housing the office and training facility of a Self Help Group (SHG), Naba Jagran Sangha, at Khaerboni village in Jhargram block. “Two land mines were blasted in a SHG's office in Patashimul area of Jhargram early today. The entire building was damaged. We suspect the Maoists active in the area are involved in the crime,” said Additional Police Superintendent Mukesh Kumar.
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January - 17 
Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) clarified that it was not involved in any of the violent incidents and killings which took place in the State of Manipur since the beginning of 2011. A press release issued by the ou
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Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) clarified that it was not involved in any of the violent incidents and killings which took place in the State of Manipur since the beginning of 2011. A press release issued by the outfit’s ‘military affairs secretary’ Lanheiba Meitei said that the outfit and its armed wing Kangleipak Fingang Lanmee (KFL) have nothing to do with the shooting of truck driver Abujam Suresh of Jiri Lamkhai Lakhimpur on December 17, 2010 who succumbed to the injuries on January 5, 2011. Likewise, the outfit had no connection with the killing of Board of Secondary Education Manipur Chairman Naorem Kunjabihari of Singjamei Naorem Leikai inside his office chamber on January 11.
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January - 17 
Pakistan has pumped Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth several crores in Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi and Bangalore through Bangladesh-West Bengal border using a number of fresh recruit of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Bihar, West Bengal and other pa
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Pakistan has pumped Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth several crores in Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi and Bangalore through Bangladesh-West Bengal border using a number of fresh recruit of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Bihar, West Bengal and other parts of the country, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Army is said to have installed machines, which were printing notes completely resembling to FICN, and pumping them into J&K for the use of militants, their families and upper ground network. Malda District in West Bengal, bordering Bangladesh, has become a hub of FICN from where it was being supplied to Pakistani supporters in J&K, New Delhi, Bangalore and other parts of the country.
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January - 17 
The ‘chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Arabinda Rajkhowa, wrote a letter to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi regarding unconditional talks with the Centre, reports Shillong Times. An official source informed that the letter was sent
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The ‘chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Arabinda Rajkhowa, wrote a letter to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi regarding unconditional talks with the Centre, reports Shillong Times. An official source informed that the letter was sent by the ULFA ‘chairman’ who was released on bail on January 1 to facilitate his engagement in the spadework for holding peace talks with the Centre. Gogoi, while confirming the receipt of the letter from Rajkhowa, termed it a positive signal for the peace process. He said it is up to the ULFA now to come forward for talks as early as possible.
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January - 17 
The Central Government wants the anti-talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) headed by Ranjan Daimary to abjure violence before formal talks get underway, reports Assam Tribune. The Centre’s pre-condition was conveyed
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The Central Government wants the anti-talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) headed by Ranjan Daimary to abjure violence before formal talks get underway, reports Assam Tribune. The Centre’s pre-condition was conveyed by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram to the delegation of Bodo National Conference (BNC) led by Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary on January 17. He also said that the Central Government would like to talk to both factions of the NDFB together and not separately, adds Telegraph.
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January - 17 
The incident occurred a few hours before a bandh (general shut down) call given by Maoists in adjoining Kandhamal District. According to sources, the Maoists gave the bandh call to protest against the killing of nine of their cadre in an encounter wi
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The incident occurred a few hours before a bandh (general shut down) call given by Maoists in adjoining Kandhamal District. According to sources, the Maoists gave the bandh call to protest against the killing of nine of their cadre in an encounter with Security Forces at Basangmali forest in the Kashipur Police Station limits in Rayagada District on January 9.
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January - 17 
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Ishrat Jahan encounter case (June 15, 2004) claimed to have found that both the alleged Pakistani militants who were shot dead along with Ishrat and Pranesh Pillai alias Javed Shaikh had faked their id
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Ishrat Jahan encounter case (June 15, 2004) claimed to have found that both the alleged Pakistani militants who were shot dead along with Ishrat and Pranesh Pillai alias Javed Shaikh had faked their identities as Kashmiris, Indian Express reported on January 18. Ishrat and Javed were killed in a Police encounter in Ahmedabad in Gujarat along with two other persons who were identified as Jisan Johar and Abdul Ghani alias Amzad Ali.
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January - 17 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, were arrested from Jujumura forest in Sambalpur District on January 17. The three Maoists were identified as Sulochana Garnaik, first lady cadre of Sambalpur-Deoga
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, were arrested from Jujumura forest in Sambalpur District on January 17. The three Maoists were identified as Sulochana Garnaik, first lady cadre of Sambalpur-Deogarh-Sundargarh zone, Sarita Singh, a top Maoist of Jharkhand, who is wanted in many cases, and Satyaban Mirdha. Acting on a tip-off, troopers of the District Voluntary Force and India Reserve Battalion conducted a search operation in Gariakhaman forest and arrested the trio, Superintendent of Police (SP) Asit Panigrahi said. A huge quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives including electronic detonator, codex wire bundles, eight gelatine sticks and a country-made pistol were recovered from the Maoists, the SP said, adding, some Maoist literature and uniform were also seized. While Sulochana is wanted in about 20 cases in Deogarh, Sambalpur, Rourkela, Sundargarh and Nayagarh, Sarita was involved in almost all the Maoist violence in Rourkela and Jharkhand area, he said. Satyaban is the younger brother of top Maoist Ganesh alias Rahul Mirdha and instrumental in providing logistics and actively participating in recent reorganisation of the Maoist activity in Sambalpur area, Police said, adding, the involvement of these Maoists in other parts of Odisha is under investigation.
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January - 17 
Three top Maoists, identified as Dhirendra, Sandeep and Nirbhay, involved in killing more than three dozen Security Force (SF) personnel, escaped from a jail by breaking the ceiling of their cell in West Singhbhum District on January 17, an unnamed o
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Three top Maoists, identified as Dhirendra, Sandeep and Nirbhay, involved in killing more than three dozen Security Force (SF) personnel, escaped from a jail by breaking the ceiling of their cell in West Singhbhum District on January 17, an unnamed official of Chaibasa jail told IANS. Sandeep and Dhirenra were allegedly involved in two incidents of ambush in Saranda forest in 2002 and 2003 where more than 40 SF personnel were killed.
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January - 17 
Two cadres belonging to Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), who had served a demand letter of INR 1 lakh to a travel agent, were arrested by the SFs from Sekmai market in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested militants were identif
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Two cadres belonging to Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), who had served a demand letter of INR 1 lakh to a travel agent, were arrested by the SFs from Sekmai market in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested militants were identified as Lanminthang Chongloi (18) and Mangtibthang Haokip (19).
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January - 17 
Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist were arrested from an area close to Palkot road in Gumla District on January 17. Police seized a pistol, live cartridges and other incriminating mater
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Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist were arrested from an area close to Palkot road in Gumla District on January 17. Police seized a pistol, live cartridges and other incriminating materials from the cadres.
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January - 17 
Two supporters of a Left Wing Extremism [LWE], identified as Hiralal Singh and Avdesh Singh, were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Manika block (administrative division) in Latehar District on January 17. Bo
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Two supporters of a Left Wing Extremism [LWE], identified as Hiralal Singh and Avdesh Singh, were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Manika block (administrative division) in Latehar District on January 17. Both were residents of Kerwajharan and Bankheta villages. "The deceased were branded as supporters of another Naxalite outfit and killed by the Maoists," Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldip Dwivedi said.
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January - 17 
Under trial Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders were found to be in possession of cash and mobile phones in Gumla jail on January 17. In a surprise check, the Police found about INR 1, 200 from one identified as Joseph Ekka, a self-s
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Under trial Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders were found to be in possession of cash and mobile phones in Gumla jail on January 17. In a surprise check, the Police found about INR 1, 200 from one identified as Joseph Ekka, a self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’ and INR 1, 020 from another identified as Babi Munda, a self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Maoists, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Madhusudhan told newsmen. The SDPO said eight mobile handsets, ten sim cards and two knives were also found from other under trials, including three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Maoists.
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January - 17 
A group of 12 Canadians are reported undergoing militant training at an al Qaeda camp in Pakistan's North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in plots to carry out terror attacks back home, reports Times of India on
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A group of 12 Canadians are reported undergoing militant training at an al Qaeda camp in Pakistan's North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in plots to carry out terror attacks back home, reports Times of India on January 18. The converted Canadians reached the Darpakhel area in FATA after joining radical Egyptian group Jihad al-Islami. Arab intelligence agencies warned that foreign recruits are being trained to carry out terror attacks in European mainland triggering a continent-wide alert. "The Canadians went to Afghanistan in February 2010; there were 12 of them. After nine months, al-Qaeda's leaders decided to send them to North Waziristan and they reached Darpakhel in November last year," Arif Wazir, a local militant of Darpakhel, was quoted as saying in the report. A 30 year-old man Abu Shahid, sporting golden beard, is leading the Canadian group, the report said, adding that those who could not be independently verified include, Jeam Paull (local name Sadiq Ullah), Leman Langlois (Sana Ullah), James Richard (Abdur Rehman), Otto Paul (Abu Usman), Thomas (Abdullah) and Paul Gall (Hafiz Ullah).
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January - 17 
An anti-terrorism court of Peshawar framed charges against Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) ‘chief’ Maulana Sufi Muhammad in various cases and fixed January 31 for recording evidences against him. The anti-terrorism court judge, Asim Imam
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An anti-terrorism court of Peshawar framed charges against Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) ‘chief’ Maulana Sufi Muhammad in various cases and fixed January 31 for recording evidences against him. The anti-terrorism court judge, Asim Imam, conducted the proceedings inside the Peshawar Central Prison in about nine cases against Sufi Muhammad and 68 others charged in the same cases.
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January - 17 
An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body was recovered in Mastung District.
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An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body was recovered in Mastung District.
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January - 17 
At least seven suspected militants were killed when the United States (US) drone fired two missiles at a compound in Daska village, about 40 kilometres from Miranshah, in Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally A
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At least seven suspected militants were killed when the United States (US) drone fired two missiles at a compound in Daska village, about 40 kilometres from Miranshah, in Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in the night of January 18, reports Dawn. Three persons were injured in the attack.
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January - 17 
Four persons were killed in two separate incidents of bomb and landmine explosions in the Mand area of Kech District and Chamalang area of Loralai District respectively on January 18, reports Dawn. A bomb placed in Mand was detonated with remote con
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Four persons were killed in two separate incidents of bomb and landmine explosions in the Mand area of Kech District and Chamalang area of Loralai District respectively on January 18, reports Dawn. A bomb placed in Mand was detonated with remote control, blowing up a vehicle, killing two men, Karim Bakhsh and Abid. Separately, two labourers, identified as Jalaluddin and Shin Gul, were killed and another one was injured when a truck hit a landmine in Chamalang coalfield. Later, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) spokesman, Sarbaz Baloch, made a telephone call at the Quetta Press Club from an undisclosed area and claimed the responsibility for the Chamalang attack, stated Daily Times.
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January - 17 
Pakistan strongly denied such charges, and its Washington ambassador Husain Haqqani said the Eclipse report “had no basis whatsoever.” “Sometimes intelligence tips received by professionals turn out to be wrong. The story about Mullah Omar falls unde
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Pakistan strongly denied such charges, and its Washington ambassador Husain Haqqani said the Eclipse report “had no basis whatsoever.” “Sometimes intelligence tips received by professionals turn out to be wrong. The story about Mullah Omar falls under that category,” he told The Washington Post.
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January - 17 
SFs repulsed an attack by unidentified militants on a check post near the Bara grid station in the evening in Bara town of Khyber Agency. Taking advantage of dark and power suspension, militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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SFs repulsed an attack by unidentified militants on a check post near the Bara grid station in the evening in Bara town of Khyber Agency. Taking advantage of dark and power suspension, militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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January - 17 
The ‘chief’ of the Afghan Taliban Mullah Mohammed Omar was treated for a heart attack in Pakistan with the help of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Dawn quoting The Washington Post reported on January 18. Mullah Mohammed Omar, who went deep undergr
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The ‘chief’ of the Afghan Taliban Mullah Mohammed Omar was treated for a heart attack in Pakistan with the help of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Dawn quoting The Washington Post reported on January 18. Mullah Mohammed Omar, who went deep underground after the 2001 US-led invasion, suffered a heart attack on January 7, 2011 and was taken to a hospital near Karachi for several days, The Washington Post said, citing a report by a private intelligence network run by former US security officials. The network, operating as a private company known as “The Eclipse Group,” said its source was an unnamed physician in the hospital. The report said Pakistan’s ISI had “rushed him to a hospital in Karachi, where he was given heparin (an anticoagulant) and operated on.” “After 3-4 days of post-operative care in the hospital, he was released to the ISI and ordered to take absolute bed rest when at home for at least several days,” it added.
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January - 17 
The death toll in the bomb explosion inside a minibus at Jawarza in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 17 reached to 18, reports Daily Times on January 18. Sources said the explosion went off moments after the minibus crossed a Police ch
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The death toll in the bomb explosion inside a minibus at Jawarza in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 17 reached to 18, reports Daily Times on January 18. Sources said the explosion went off moments after the minibus crossed a Police check post on the main Hangu-Kohat Road. “No-one survived the explosion in the minibus, which left Hangu with 17 passengers for Peshawar,” Hangu District Police Officer Abdul Rashid said. Bomb Disposal Squad chief Asadullah Khan said that high-grade explosives were detonated using a time device. 11 other persons in another minibus also received injuries.
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January - 17 
The Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD) organised rally in Lahore on January 17 and invited clerics to speak during the demonstration spewed hate speech upon hate speech, targeted minorities, incited people to violence with impunity and roused people to adopt th
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The Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD) organised rally in Lahore on January 17 and invited clerics to speak during the demonstration spewed hate speech upon hate speech, targeted minorities, incited people to violence with impunity and roused people to adopt the ‘way of jihad’, reports The Express Tribune. Hundreds of JuD activists and their sympathisers initially assembled near Nasir Bagh and started marching towards the Punjab Assembly building on The Mall. The ‘chief’ of JuD’s political affairs wing Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki said that anyone “supporting a blasphemer is also a blasphemer and both must meet the same fate”.
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January - 17 
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on January 17 submitted a draft bill ‘Deweaponisation of Pakistan Bill of 2011’ in the National Assembly Secretariat seeking to rid the country of weapons, reports The Express Tribune. The ‘Deweaponisation of Pakis
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The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on January 17 submitted a draft bill ‘Deweaponisation of Pakistan Bill of 2011’ in the National Assembly Secretariat seeking to rid the country of weapons, reports The Express Tribune. The ‘Deweaponisation of Pakistan Bill of 2011’, filed as private members’ bill, calls for banning the production, proliferation, smuggling, import and use of firearms and ammunition and explosives “to restore public order in the country. MQM’s parliamentary leader in the National Assembly Farooq Sattar said that his party would also introduce the bill in the Senate and contact other parties to secure endorsement for it. The bill provides “measures for banning the unauthorised production, illicit trafficking, possession and use of arms and weapons, so as to eradicate killings, kidnapping for ransom and extortion by terrorists, criminals and anti-social elements for waging guerrilla war against the state, indulgence in vandalism, mass destruction, suicide bombing, desecration of places of worship, killings of innocent citizens, and to restore peace, tranquillity, sanity and public order in the country,” the MQM leader said reading from the bill. Highlighting statistics, he said that between 2006 and 2009, terrorists and criminals had struck 6,894 times using illicit arms across the country, killing 9,643 people, injuring 18,788 more, besides kidnapping thousands of citizens for ransom. The bill, if passed, will be applicable in four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) but it would not apply on arms, ammunition in the possession of armed forces and law-enforcement agencies working under government control.
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January - 17 
Three militants were arrested and a cache of explosive material was recovered in Usta Muhammad area of Nasirabad District. The arrestees, identified as Nabi Baksh, Dur Muhammad and Nurdin, were going to Sui sub-District of Dera Bugti District from Si
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Three militants were arrested and a cache of explosive material was recovered in Usta Muhammad area of Nasirabad District. The arrestees, identified as Nabi Baksh, Dur Muhammad and Nurdin, were going to Sui sub-District of Dera Bugti District from Sindh in a pickup van when Police stopped and searched the vehicle and recovered 150 kilogrammes of homemade explosive material and arrested them. It was reported that the explosive material was going to be used in blowing up gas pipelines in different areas of Balochistan.
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January - 17 
Three soldiers were killed and three others injured when militants attacked a camp of Security Forces (SFs) in Razmak town of NWA. Officials sources said that a number of rockets fired at the main camp hit a barrack in the main compound, killing Hea
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Three soldiers were killed and three others injured when militants attacked a camp of Security Forces (SFs) in Razmak town of NWA. Officials sources said that a number of rockets fired at the main camp hit a barrack in the main compound, killing Head Constable Azam, Lance Naik Jamil Khan and sepoy Gul Mohammad.
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January - 17 
Intra-party rivalries deepen within the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist ( UCPN-M) as the Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai and his supporters on January 17 boycotted the party cadres’ training session held at Bhrikuti Mandap of Kathmandu afte
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Intra-party rivalries deepen within the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist ( UCPN-M) as the Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai and his supporters on January 17 boycotted the party cadres’ training session held at Bhrikuti Mandap of Kathmandu after the party establishment barred him from airing his views, reports Himalayan Times. Seven other leaders, including party spokesperson Dinanath Sharma and Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, who had signed the note of dissent along with Bhattarai, also boycotted the session. Party Secretary C. P. Gajurel later termed the incident ‘a mishap’.
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January - 17 
The chairman of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda suggested that the party would go for four preparations and four bases for the people’s revolt to achieve the party’s tactical line of people’s federal republic. A cadre of the UCPN-M also
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The chairman of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda suggested that the party would go for four preparations and four bases for the people’s revolt to achieve the party’s tactical line of people’s federal republic. A cadre of the UCPN-M also claimed that Dahal was for expanding the number of Young Communist League (YCL) up to 500,000. He also claimed that the bases for revolt were ripe and preparations were a must.
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January - 18 
A division bench of Chief Justice J.N. Patel and Justice A.K. Roy of Calcutta High Court on January 18 directed the joint Security Forces to find out if armed camps existed in the Junglemahal - the forest areas of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura
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A division bench of Chief Justice J.N. Patel and Justice A.K. Roy of Calcutta High Court on January 18 directed the joint Security Forces to find out if armed camps existed in the Junglemahal - the forest areas of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura Districts - and neutralise them. It also asked the State Government to pay compensation to the victims of the January 7 Netai village massacre but refused to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the massacre incident. The bench also asked the State Home Secretary to submit a compliance report on the order.
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January - 18 
A top ranking Maoist Narasingha Gangi surrendered before Chitrakonda Police in Malkangiri District on January 19, reports Orissadiary.com. Gangi is a resident of Baderu village of Didamula Division of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, the Pol
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A top ranking Maoist Narasingha Gangi surrendered before Chitrakonda Police in Malkangiri District on January 19, reports Orissadiary.com. Gangi is a resident of Baderu village of Didamula Division of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, the Police said.
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January - 18 
Additional SFs have been deployed to guard a jail in Hazaribagh District, where many top Maoist leaders are lodged, official sources said on January 19, reports IBN Live. The step was taken as a large number of top Maoists leaders from Bihar, Jharkha
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Additional SFs have been deployed to guard a jail in Hazaribagh District, where many top Maoist leaders are lodged, official sources said on January 19, reports IBN Live. The step was taken as a large number of top Maoists leaders from Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are kept in the Jai Prakash Narayan Central jail of the District.
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January - 18 
Deputy kilonser (minister)’ for information and public relations of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) D.W. Wilungbou clarified that he has not awarded or favoured any contract works in Tamenglong District, reports Sangai Ex
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Deputy kilonser (minister)’ for information and public relations of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) D.W. Wilungbou clarified that he has not awarded or favoured any contract works in Tamenglong District, reports Sangai Express. Wilungbou also suggested other outfits not to take interest in any contract activity for the welfare of the society.
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January - 18 
India and Bangladesh began a two-day joint secretary level security meeting to discuss cooperation on sharing terror-related information, firing incidents along the border and exchange of prisoners as New Delhi pressed for extradition of ‘general sec
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India and Bangladesh began a two-day joint secretary level security meeting to discuss cooperation on sharing terror-related information, firing incidents along the border and exchange of prisoners as New Delhi pressed for extradition of ‘general secretary’ of ULFA Anup Chetia, reports Sentinel.
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January - 18 
Kuki National Organization (KNO) denied signing of any agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and said the press report about the pact between KNO and NSCN-IM reflected very low professionalism on the part of
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Kuki National Organization (KNO) denied signing of any agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and said the press report about the pact between KNO and NSCN-IM reflected very low professionalism on the part of the media houses by publishing a story which has no basis, reports Nagaland Post on January 19.
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January - 18 
Police arrested a dismissed Police Constable for his alleged links with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Javaid Qureshi, who was arrested in December month from Dehradun in Uttaranchal. Davinder Kumar alias DK was wanted in nine crimina
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Police arrested a dismissed Police Constable for his alleged links with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Javaid Qureshi, who was arrested in December month from Dehradun in Uttaranchal. Davinder Kumar alias DK was wanted in nine criminal cases, including a case pertaining to supply of arms and ammunition and other logistic support to Qureshi. During his posting as in-charge Operations Picket Sarak in Marmat area of District during 2001 to 2003, DK had helped Qureshi and he used to sell AK round for INR 20 and INSAS round for INR five to the militants, thus, earning a huge amounts. He had also received INR 50,000 from militants for providing them a gun and INR 25,000 for a pistol.
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January - 18 
Police recovered 13 mobile phones, 17 phone chargers, a knife and other incriminating materials from the jail in Garhwa District during surprise raids on January 18, said an unnamed Police official, reports Sify.com. “Senior Police Officials conducte
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Police recovered 13 mobile phones, 17 phone chargers, a knife and other incriminating materials from the jail in Garhwa District during surprise raids on January 18, said an unnamed Police official, reports Sify.com. “Senior Police Officials conducted the raid following a tip-off about mobile phones and sharp weapons inside the jail. Apart from the phones, two SIM cards, a knife, a pair of scissors and a baton were also seized from inmates,” the Official told IANS. Over 800 prisoners are lodged in Garhwa jail and more than half of them are Maoists. The raid took place a day after three top ranking Maoists escaped from West Singhbhum District jail.
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January - 18 
Security Forces neutralised a hideout of the militants in the Thanole forests area of Reasi District on January 18 and recovered a consignment of explosives and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included two kilogr
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Security Forces neutralised a hideout of the militants in the Thanole forests area of Reasi District on January 18 and recovered a consignment of explosives and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included two kilograms of RDX, one improvised explosive device (IED), 150 AK rounds, five RPF rounds and 10 cells.
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January - 18 
suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a person, stated to be a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), and assaulted more than 20 others in the Belatikri area near Lalgarh in West Midnap
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suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a person, stated to be a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), and assaulted more than 20 others in the Belatikri area near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on January 18. According to the Police, around 50 suspected Maoists gheraoed (encircled) a group of CPI-M supporters at Chapardah village who were returning from a public meeting organised by the Krishak Sabha - peasant wing of the CPI-M at Lalgarh. The victim Khagen Das Adhikary was abducted by the Maoists and later his bullet-riddled body was found in a canal in Chandrapur village, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar Verma said. His hands were tied and a Maoist poster was found near his body branding him a Police agent and ‘harmad’. "It was the handiwork of Maoists," SP Verma added. Governor M.K. Narayanan is scheduled to visit the area on January 19.
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January - 18 
The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) on January 18 called for a complete boycott at the 62nd Republic Day [January 26] Celebration, asserting that it has nothing to do with Manipur, reports Sangai Express. A stateme
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The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) on January 18 called for a complete boycott at the 62nd Republic Day [January 26] Celebration, asserting that it has nothing to do with Manipur, reports Sangai Express. A statement of the KCP-MC signed by its secretary military affairs, Lanheiba Meitei said that Manipur was forcibly annexed by the Indian Government on October 15, 1949 after the then King Bodhachandra was made to sign the merger agreement at gun point. The KCP-MC reiterated that the people should boycott the Republic Day Celebration and those who love India should leave the soil of Manipur.
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January - 18 
The rifts within the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) deepened as the leaders of the outfit had difference of opinion regarding the demands of ULFA in the ‘central executive council meeting’, the highest decision making body, held on January 18
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The rifts within the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) deepened as the leaders of the outfit had difference of opinion regarding the demands of ULFA in the ‘central executive council meeting’, the highest decision making body, held on January 18 at Nalbari District, reports Shillong Times. The Anti-Talks Faction of the ULFA led by ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah contradicted the position of ‘chairman‘ Arabinda Rajkhowa and demanded complete sovereignty for Assam. In an email statement he asserted that they would continue with their struggle until the sovereignty of Assam was achieved. The central executive council meeting was also attended by the released leaders of ULFA.
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January - 18 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre belonging to the Anti Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), identified as Sosen Narzary (42), on January 18 from Mazbat area of Darrang District and recovered a cash amount of
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre belonging to the Anti Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), identified as Sosen Narzary (42), on January 18 from Mazbat area of Darrang District and recovered a cash amount of INR 40,000, a pistol with ammunition and other objectionable materials from his possession, reports Sentinel. The arrested cadre confessed his involvement in the ongoing extortion drive as per the instruction of senior leaders of the NDFB-ATF.
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January - 18 
The Supreme Court on January 18 said that the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations cannot impede education and ordered paramilitary forces to vacate school buildings and hostels within four months in Chhattisgarh's Communist Part of India-Maoi
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The Supreme Court on January 18 said that the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations cannot impede education and ordered paramilitary forces to vacate school buildings and hostels within four months in Chhattisgarh's Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Districts, Times of India reports. A bench comprising Justices B Sudershan Reddy and S S Nijjar wanted the State to rehabilitate tribals uprooted from villages by the continued Naxal-Police conflict and who were living a 'prisoned' life in relief camps.
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January - 18 
Two self-styled ‘deputy commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukchi Bheemand and Kudiyam Budhram, were killed in a gunfight with a contingent of the District Force and Special Police Officers during a combing
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Two self-styled ‘deputy commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukchi Bheemand and Kudiyam Budhram, were killed in a gunfight with a contingent of the District Force and Special Police Officers during a combing operation in Gucchakonta village in Bijapur District on January 18. The bodies of both the Maoists were recovered. Six cadres were arrested while over a dozen of them managed to escape into forests, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajendra Das said. A loaded rifle, bows and arrows, detonators and Tiffin bombs were recovered from the spot, SP Rajendra Das added.
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January - 18 
A Police Constable, identified as Muhibullah, was shot dead and another sustained bullet injures in Nawa Killi area under Zarghoon Abad Police Station in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 19, reported Daily Times. The slain co
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A Police Constable, identified as Muhibullah, was shot dead and another sustained bullet injures in Nawa Killi area under Zarghoon Abad Police Station in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 19, reported Daily Times. The slain constable Muhibullah along with Muhammad Kabir was on a routine patrol in the area on a motorbike when they signalled some suspected people for checking. The assailants ignored the signal and opened fire on them.
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January - 18 
Anti-Terrorist Court, on January 18 adjourned the hearing of bail applications filed by former City Police Officer (CPO), Saud Aziz and former Rawal Town Superintendent Of Police (SP) Khurram Shehzad, until January 26, reports Daily Times. The office
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Anti-Terrorist Court, on January 18 adjourned the hearing of bail applications filed by former City Police Officer (CPO), Saud Aziz and former Rawal Town Superintendent Of Police (SP) Khurram Shehzad, until January 26, reports Daily Times. The officers were arrested in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007. The two officers are in the custody of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on an eight days physical remand to recover the cell phones that were being used by them at the time of murder.
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January - 18 
Britain on January 18 moved to ban the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a terrorist outfit, making it illegal to belong to or raise funds for the organisation in Britain, states Daily Times. “Proscription is a tough but necessary power to tackle t
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Britain on January 18 moved to ban the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a terrorist outfit, making it illegal to belong to or raise funds for the organisation in Britain, states Daily Times. “Proscription is a tough but necessary power to tackle terrorism and is not a course of action we take lightly,” said Theresa May, adding, “Proscription means that membership of TTP will become a criminal offence, and the organisation will not be able to lawfully operate in the United Kingdom, including raising funds.” Britain Home Secretary Theresa May introduced the order in Parliament on January 17. The order would ban TTP under the British Terrorism Act.
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January - 18 
Karachi witnessed a fresh bout of target killings last week in which some 31 persons were killed. Much of the violence has been blamed on rivalry between the Urdu speakers backed Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Pashtuns supported by Awami Nati
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Karachi witnessed a fresh bout of target killings last week in which some 31 persons were killed. Much of the violence has been blamed on rivalry between the Urdu speakers backed Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Pashtuns supported by Awami National Party (ANP). Both political parties are members of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) led coalitions at the Federal Government as well as in Sindh. Interior minister Rehman Malik claimed that a "third force" is trying to engineer a split among the PPP, MQM and ANP. However, he did not identify the “third force.”
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January - 18 
Militants abducted five tribesmen from Alisherzai area of Khuram Agency. Sources said that several militant groups were active in the area and involved in abductions of local people and supporters of each other.
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Militants abducted five tribesmen from Alisherzai area of Khuram Agency. Sources said that several militant groups were active in the area and involved in abductions of local people and supporters of each other.
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January - 18 
Pakistani paramilitary troops on January 18 detained over 500 suspected persons for questioning in the wake of a surge in ethnic and political violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reported Times of India. The rangers entered the Faqi
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Pakistani paramilitary troops on January 18 detained over 500 suspected persons for questioning in the wake of a surge in ethnic and political violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reported Times of India. The rangers entered the Faqir colony in Orangi Town of Karachi and conducted a door to door search operation. Resultantly, 500 suspects were detained and shifted to an unknown place for further investigation.
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January - 18 
Police arrested a suspect and recovered huge quantity of dynamite sticks and fuse wires from his possession in Swabi town, reports Dawn. The suspect, identified as Salim, belonged to Sheikh Jana village of the Swabi District.
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Police arrested a suspect and recovered huge quantity of dynamite sticks and fuse wires from his possession in Swabi town, reports Dawn. The suspect, identified as Salim, belonged to Sheikh Jana village of the Swabi District.
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January - 18 
President Asif Ali Zardari had a secret meeting with a group of senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in a “secret prison” in Pakistan in April 2010 during which he expressed the Pakistan Government's "support for their mission", Indian E
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President Asif Ali Zardari had a secret meeting with a group of senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in a “secret prison” in Pakistan in April 2010 during which he expressed the Pakistan Government's "support for their mission", Indian Express quoting a researcher studying developments in Afghanistan reported on January 18. Matt Waldman, a research fellow at the Carr Centre for Human Rights Policy at Harvard University, made the claim in a paper he published in 2010. He recently repeated the claim, saying it was corroborated by a "very senior Western official closely linked with the United States led NATO military mission" in Afghanistan.
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January - 18 
The Bomb Disposal Squad neutralised three mortar shells in the Qazi Talab area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 19, reports Daily Times. Police sources said the shells were old and fired from an unknown place but missed the target.
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The Bomb Disposal Squad neutralised three mortar shells in the Qazi Talab area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 19, reports Daily Times. Police sources said the shells were old and fired from an unknown place but missed the target. Security Forces have established check posts in Qazi Talab and Shahu Khel areas, which are close to mountainous areas of the Orakzai Agency (FATA).
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January - 18 
The bullet riddled dead bodies of three abducted oil tanker drivers were recovered on Torkham Bypass Road in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 19, reports Dawn. The dead bodies of Ishtiaq, Abdul Wali and Salim wer
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The bullet riddled dead bodies of three abducted oil tanker drivers were recovered on Torkham Bypass Road in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 19, reports Dawn. The dead bodies of Ishtiaq, Abdul Wali and Salim were found at the roadside. All the slain drivers belonged to Jandakhel tribe of Kata Kushta in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit). “The three drivers were shot in their heads from a close range with their hands tied at their back,” an unnamed official said. He said that three letters, written in Pashto and Urdu, were also found with the bodies. The letters threatened transporters to stop supplying oil and other goods to NATO forces in Afghanistan, he added. “Anyone dares do so would meet the same fate,” he quoted the letter, which was without the name and stamp of any militant organisation. As reported earlier, the slain drivers were abducted by unidentified militants near Landi Kotal Bazaar (Market) on January 6 along with four other drivers. It was also reported that one of the abducted drivers, Mushtaq, was killed on January 17. The whereabouts of the rest three drivers is yet not ascertained.
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January - 18 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on January 18 killed four members of an alleged ‘dacoit group’ in Sarkadana area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The slain persons were identified as Anwar, Ghazi, Farooq and Sharabi.
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on January 18 killed four members of an alleged ‘dacoit group’ in Sarkadana area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The slain persons were identified as Anwar, Ghazi, Farooq and Sharabi. The official sources that the TTP had left a letter with the four dead bodies, claiming the responsibility of the killings and warned the local prayer leaders and people against attending the funeral prayers of the deceased.
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January - 18 
Two personnel of Levies Force went missing in lower tehsil of Kurram Agency on January 18. Officials said that the personnel were patrolling Defense Road but they didn’t return to their main checkpost.
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Two personnel of Levies Force went missing in lower tehsil of Kurram Agency on January 18. Officials said that the personnel were patrolling Defense Road but they didn’t return to their main checkpost.
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January - 18 
The chairman of UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda agreed to hand over the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) camps to the Special Committee for Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of Maoist combatants on January 22. Prachanda set the date
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The chairman of UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda agreed to hand over the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) camps to the Special Committee for Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of Maoist combatants on January 22. Prachanda set the date for the handover ceremony at Shaktikhor, during his meeting with the Prime Minister.
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January - 18 
The Supreme Court on January 18 stayed the Government’s move to arrest and prosecutes 21 cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on murder charges during the insurgency period, reports Himalayan Times. A division bench of Just
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The Supreme Court on January 18 stayed the Government’s move to arrest and prosecutes 21 cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on murder charges during the insurgency period, reports Himalayan Times. A division bench of Justices Top Bahadur Magar and Mohan Prakash Sitaula issued the order. The bench directed, “Not to arrest and detain the defendants and to maintain the status quo till the limitation of time of submitting written explanations from the defendants or till the expiry of limitation of time.”
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January - 18 
De-mining groups recovered 115 APMs from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Periyathampanai, Maruthamadhu and Iranamadu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 115 APMs from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Periyathampanai, Maruthamadhu and Iranamadu areas.
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January - 18 
President Mahinda Rajapakse appointed a four-member committee to study the cases of detained Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects and recommend suitable action to expedite the cases against them, Colombo Page reported on January 18. The c
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President Mahinda Rajapakse appointed a four-member committee to study the cases of detained Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects and recommend suitable action to expedite the cases against them, Colombo Page reported on January 18. The committee was appointed following a recommendation made by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LRRC) in its interim report.
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January - 18 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manthai, Teirukethiswaram, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Monarawewa, Kokkutuduway and Vellamulliwaikkal areas in the North and recovered 45 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 60-mm
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manthai, Teirukethiswaram, Alakallapottukulam, Madhu, Monarawewa, Kokkutuduway and Vellamulliwaikkal areas in the North and recovered 45 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 60-mm mortar bomb, five 40-mm grenade launcher bombs, five T-56 magazines, three hand grenades, one pistol, three pistol magazines and forty-five rounds of pistol ammunition on January 18.
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January - 19 
A cadre belonging to NDFB-ATF, identified as Abinash Brahma (21), was arrested along with three-and-a-half kilograms of RDX and 30 detonators from Bijini in Chirang District.
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A cadre belonging to NDFB-ATF, identified as Abinash Brahma (21), was arrested along with three-and-a-half kilograms of RDX and 30 detonators from Bijini in Chirang District.
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January - 19 
A CBI came to Imphal on January 19 to investigate into the case related with the arrest of three NSCN -IM militants along with arms and ammunitions on November 30, 2010 registered with Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District, reports Nagala
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A CBI came to Imphal on January 19 to investigate into the case related with the arrest of three NSCN -IM militants along with arms and ammunitions on November 30, 2010 registered with Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. Those arrested were, identified as Kapling Laikhun (24), Ephem A.S. (30) and Ramreiyo Kapai (29) from Litan area of Ukhrul District. They were arrested along with one 9-mm pistol, six live rounds of bullet, 90 detonators, 2.2 kilograms of explosive material and five fuses.
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January - 19 
A self-proclaimed ‘sub-zonal area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Srinath Ram was arrested in Rohtas District of Bihar on January 19. Director General of Police Neelmani told reporters in Patna that Srina
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A self-proclaimed ‘sub-zonal area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Srinath Ram was arrested in Rohtas District of Bihar on January 19. Director General of Police Neelmani told reporters in Patna that Srinath, a resident of Gamharia village under Karakat Police Station of the District was arrested while he was waiting to receive the 'levy' amount. Police recovered a country made pistol from his possession.
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January - 19 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers and a chemist shop owner in Mudhuvendi village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 19. According to S.R.P Kalluri, Senior Superintendent of Police
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers and a chemist shop owner in Mudhuvendi village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 19. According to S.R.P Kalluri, Senior Superintendent of Police, the chemist had been providing drugs and medicinal equipments to the Maoists. "At least five villagers of Mudhuvendi village came to buy medicines with INR 30,000 and this time we followed them at night and arrested them. We could arrest only two, the rest three managed to escape and we have interrogated them," Kalluri added. However, Arjun, the arrested chemist said that he was threatened by the Maoists to supply them with medicines or else face dire consequences.
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January - 19 
Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee agreed with the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram’s view that “all armed groups” operating in the State should be disarmed, a tacit admission that such gangs did exist in the State and Netai-like killings should
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Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee agreed with the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram’s view that “all armed groups” operating in the State should be disarmed, a tacit admission that such gangs did exist in the State and Netai-like killings should not recur, reports Indian Express. Bhattacharjee, who had earlier objected to Chidambaram’s usage of the phrase “Harmad Vahini” in his letter, said that he agreed with the “observations” of the Home Minister that armed groups should be disarmed. “The Government is firm in disarming all armed groups operating in the State, including in Junglemahal,” he said.
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January - 19 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 19 rubbished the perception that stone-pelters on Srinagar streets in 2010 summer were well-to-do, educated youth, saying a Government survey had proved they were jobless men from poor and mostly illiterate fam
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 19 rubbished the perception that stone-pelters on Srinagar streets in 2010 summer were well-to-do, educated youth, saying a Government survey had proved they were jobless men from poor and mostly illiterate families, reported Times of India. ''We took a sample size — about 200-odd — of those injured and looked at their backgrounds,'' he said, adding, about 70 percent of them had uneducated mothers and about 60 per cent or more were from families where both father and the mother were uneducated. Omar said most protesters hadn't reached high school. ''This meant that an overwhelming majority (of protesters) came from families with no support system. Then they had no real hope for the future themselves. He, however, conceded that there might have been some educated youth involved as well with some economic opportunities as an incentive. The stone-throwers weren't driven by alienation alone and the unrest had no correlation to militancy, he said. ''In spite of the four-month agitation, militancy figures vis-a-vis 2009 are roughly the same. There is a marginal increase or decrease in some categories that we access, but there is no spurt in militancy,'' he argued. On troops cut he said that the State Government is ready to put in more than 5,000 locally-recruited Policemen, trained as commandos, to tackle possible separatist protests like the ones seen in 2010, and fill the void that will be created when the Centre pulls out paramilitary forces from the Valley and parts of Jammu. In fact, nearly 40,000 personnel (both from Army and paramilitary) had been relocated from populated areas in the State in 2009 when there was a period of calm. They all had to move in again after street violence erupted in 2010. Removal of bunkers, revoking the operation of Disturbed Areas Act from some urban areas and recruitment of local youths in State Police, paramilitary forces and Army are some of the other measures that are at different stages of implementation. Asked about his Government’s stand on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Omar said "it is not a mere political cry for my Government. It is a reflection of the sentiments of people who want to get rid of the laws that were imposed two decades back when the situation was abnormal", adds Daily Excelsior. Favouring amendments AFSPA or its removal from some areas of the State, Omar said, "As the semblance of normalcy was visible on the ground we have already starting reducing the number of boots on the ground. Dismantling of some bunkers from city and adjoining areas was the first step in the process and we hope to continue until we reach a level where the visible presence is greatly reduced at least.”
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January - 19 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered two Bomb blasts in the Tangi Block Office in Khurdha District on January 19. Earlier, the Block Development Officer (BDO) had received death threat from the Maoists. Police recovered two Maoist
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered two Bomb blasts in the Tangi Block Office in Khurdha District on January 19. Earlier, the Block Development Officer (BDO) had received death threat from the Maoists. Police recovered two Maoist posters from the wall of Block Office. In the poster they mentioned that the corruption of the Block is increasing and the Block Development Officer (BDO) is involved in the corruption.
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January - 19 
Five top ranking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the outfit, were arrested from Diwan Bigha village in Palamu District on January 19. Police said the arrested Maoists were identified as Satend
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Five top ranking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the outfit, were arrested from Diwan Bigha village in Palamu District on January 19. Police said the arrested Maoists were identified as Satender Yadav alias Boss Ji, a ‘sub-zonal commander’, Upendra Yadav, Manoj Singh, Vaidhyanath Yadav and Sheomurat Choudhury. The arrestees were involved in various Maoist incidents. Satender, active in the District and in Aurangabad District of Bihar, was the main accused in blowing up of five primary school buildings on 18th December, 2009 in the District and attack on Security Force (SF) personnel during the Assembly polls. Police has recovered one pistol, a regular rifle, live cartridges, three mobile phones, a four-wheeler and INR 12, 760 cash from their possession.
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January - 19 
Four People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, including a woman, were arrested from a coastal village in South Goa on January 19 in a joint operation by Manipur and Goa Police along with Indian Army, reports Imphal Free Press. Shillong Time
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Four People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, including a woman, were arrested from a coastal village in South Goa on January 19 in a joint operation by Manipur and Goa Police along with Indian Army, reports Imphal Free Press. Shillong Times adds that the suspected militants, identified as Saira Banu, Mohd Noor, Ayakatom and Samir Khan, were wanted for standing trial in Manipur for militancy-related crimes.
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January - 19 
Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir expressed confidence that the Army will soon be on same page (of the Union Home Ministry and State Government) on the question of troops withdrawal in the State paving the way for reduction of Security Forces in the
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Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir expressed confidence that the Army will soon be on same page (of the Union Home Ministry and State Government) on the question of troops withdrawal in the State paving the way for reduction of Security Forces in the Kashmir valley. The Interlocutors, who had decided not to meet them uninvited, have written to them inviting their documents or suggestions or publicly stated views in writing to become the part of a political solution to the problem.
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January - 19 
Jharkhand Police arrested a top ranking Maoist leader, identified as Niranjan Oraon alias Neeraj, ‘area commander’ and ‘sub-zonal member’ of the outfit from Budhapahar in Simdega District on January 19, reports Sify.com. Neeraj was wanted in at least
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Jharkhand Police arrested a top ranking Maoist leader, identified as Niranjan Oraon alias Neeraj, ‘area commander’ and ‘sub-zonal member’ of the outfit from Budhapahar in Simdega District on January 19, reports Sify.com. Neeraj was wanted in at least six cases, including murder, arson and laying explosives, in the State. One double-barrel gun and a cache of arms and explosives have been recovered from him, other than the Maoist literature, Anup Birthare, Superintendent of Police said. According to Police officials the arrested Maoist leader was planning a major attack.
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January - 19 
Police arrested a top ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pankaj alias Chunmun alias Ram Prasad alias Toto during a combing operation in the forests of Hanumana Hills under Ahraura Police Station area of M
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Police arrested a top ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pankaj alias Chunmun alias Ram Prasad alias Toto during a combing operation in the forests of Hanumana Hills under Ahraura Police Station area of Mirzapur District in Uttar Pradesh on January 19. The Police recovered 50 cartridges of AK-47 and 7.62mm from his possession. Pankaj, a resident of Rohtas District in Bihar, had joined the outfit 10 years back and was working with the Maoists led by the ‘area commander’, Munna Vishwakarma, Superintendent of Police, K Satyanarain said. Pankaj was involved in over 24 incidents of Maoist-related incidents in UP and Bihar, including a bomb blast at Kanhar in which two persons were killed.
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January - 19 
Police arrested a woman militant and a Police Constable for their ‘close links’ with arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Ghulam Nabi Sheikh alias Javaid Qureshi in two separate search operations conducted at Jammu and Doda, report
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Police arrested a woman militant and a Police Constable for their ‘close links’ with arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Ghulam Nabi Sheikh alias Javaid Qureshi in two separate search operations conducted at Jammu and Doda, reports Daily Excelsior. The woman militant, identified as Kulsooma Begum Wife of one Tariq Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Labbar in the Marmat area of Doda District, was arrested from the premises of Government Medical College (GMC) in Jammu where she had come for treatment after remaining in hibernation for past more than a month. Kulsooma is the second woman to be arrested by Police in Doda for her links with Qureshi, who was arrested at Dehradun in Uttaranchal in December 2010.
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January - 19 
The ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA, Paresh Baruah, is yet to change his stand on the issue of talks, reports Assam Tribune. He also claimed that he was fully prepared to continue the arms struggle till the ‘goal’ of the ULFA is achieved.
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The ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA, Paresh Baruah, is yet to change his stand on the issue of talks, reports Assam Tribune. He also claimed that he was fully prepared to continue the arms struggle till the ‘goal’ of the ULFA is achieved.
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January - 19 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a militant belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN -IM) on the charges of killing a Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh in the year 2007 from Imphal on Janua
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a militant belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN -IM) on the charges of killing a Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh in the year 2007 from Imphal on January 19.
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January - 19 
The drivers and handymen of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bullet tankers launched a stir at Sekmai on January 19 in protest against the abduction of two of their colleagues drivers and one handyman by armed cadres of Karbi People’s Liberation Front (KPL
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The drivers and handymen of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bullet tankers launched a stir at Sekmai on January 19 in protest against the abduction of two of their colleagues drivers and one handyman by armed cadres of Karbi People’s Liberation Front (KPLF) in connection with an extortion demand of INR 50 lakhs from a place between Golaghat and Garampani of Assam. Armed cadres of KPLF opened fire at the Bullet tankers on January 16, 2011 and abducted the two drivers and one handyman.
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January - 19 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) released Rimudu Sutnga, a coal exporter to Bangladesh, after more than a month of captivity by the outfit on January 16, according to Nagaland Post. Sutnga was abducted by two GNLA armed militants on December
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) released Rimudu Sutnga, a coal exporter to Bangladesh, after more than a month of captivity by the outfit on January 16, according to Nagaland Post. Sutnga was abducted by two GNLA armed militants on December 16, 2010 from a coal depot at Warima area in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills District.
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January - 19 
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on January 19 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to complete, within two months, the probe in the case of missing witness, Dilip Patidar, in the Malegaon blast incident (September 29,
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The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on January 19 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to complete, within two months, the probe in the case of missing witness, Dilip Patidar, in the Malegaon blast incident (September 29, 2008), according to The Hindu.
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January - 19 
The leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa met on January 19 at Baganpara area near India-Bhutan border in Baksa District over the issue of talks with Government. Sources in Nalbari informed that abo
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The leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa met on January 19 at Baganpara area near India-Bhutan border in Baksa District over the issue of talks with Government. Sources in Nalbari informed that about 200 ULFA cadres and leaders have come out of hiding and taking shelter in makeshift camps at residential campuses of recently released ULFA ‘deputy commander in chief’ Raju Barua and ‘foreign secretary’ Sasadhar Choudhury.
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January - 19 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) revoked the discharge order of ‘Captain’ Ziso alias Thomas of Sepoumaramth region on January 19. The order was announced as per directive of the ‘Chairman’, S.S. Khaplang, said spokesperson
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) revoked the discharge order of ‘Captain’ Ziso alias Thomas of Sepoumaramth region on January 19. The order was announced as per directive of the ‘Chairman’, S.S. Khaplang, said spokesperson of the outfit.
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January - 19 
The Police Constable Satish Kumar alias Doctor was arrested from Doda for supplying arms and ammunition to the militants especially Javaid Qureshi. However, it was yet to be ascertained whether he had provided weapons and ammunition of Police to the
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The Police Constable Satish Kumar alias Doctor was arrested from Doda for supplying arms and ammunition to the militants especially Javaid Qureshi. However, it was yet to be ascertained whether he had provided weapons and ammunition of Police to the militants or only carried out their supplies.
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January - 19 
A boy, Shah Zeb (6), who was one of the five schoolchildren, injured in a bomb blast outside Shah Faisal Public School in Nauthia area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 19, succumbed to injuries at the Lady Reading
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A boy, Shah Zeb (6), who was one of the five schoolchildren, injured in a bomb blast outside Shah Faisal Public School in Nauthia area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 19, succumbed to injuries at the Lady Reading Hospital, reports Dawn.
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January - 19 
AA bomb planted in a horse cart exploded near a school in Peshawar, killing two persons and injuring 11 others on January 19 (today), reports The News. "The bomb was planted in a horse cart, which went off near a school building," Senior Police Offic
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AA bomb planted in a horse cart exploded near a school in Peshawar, killing two persons and injuring 11 others on January 19 (today), reports The News. "The bomb was planted in a horse cart, which went off near a school building," Senior Police Official Mohammad Ijaz said, adding that the blast took place in Peshawar city's central Saddar neighbourhood”.
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January - 19 
An anti-terrorism court handed over four sons of Sufi Muhammad, ‘chief’ of the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), to Police on a five-day physical remand. Matiul Haq, Rizwanullah, Hayatullah and Abdullah were produced before the court of A
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An anti-terrorism court handed over four sons of Sufi Muhammad, ‘chief’ of the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), to Police on a five-day physical remand. Matiul Haq, Rizwanullah, Hayatullah and Abdullah were produced before the court of Asim Imam for their involvement in various cases, including treason, lodged against them in the Lal Qilla Police Station of Lower Dir.
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January - 19 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police arrested Chaman Gulzar, an alleged cadre of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Kharadar, a neighbourhood of Saddar Town in Karachi, hiding in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth, a suburb of Gadap Town. T
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police arrested Chaman Gulzar, an alleged cadre of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Kharadar, a neighbourhood of Saddar Town in Karachi, hiding in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth, a suburb of Gadap Town. The arrested TTP member belonged to Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). During the investigation Gulzar revealed that he was working under the supervision of ‘commander’ Shina in Bajaur Agency.
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January - 19 
Five Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, one foreign oil and gas exploration company’s driver and a security guard were killed in an attack by unidentified militants in a bid to abduct two engineers of the foreign company in Kohat District of Khybe
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Five Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, one foreign oil and gas exploration company’s driver and a security guard were killed in an attack by unidentified militants in a bid to abduct two engineers of the foreign company in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 20, reports Daily Times. Two FC soldiers were reported injured in the crossfire. The militants took away two MOL Company’s engineers after the attack on the vehicle that was coming back from exploration in the Karak District.
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January - 19 
Pakistani investigators on January 19 claimed that over 50,000 containers meant for United States (US) and NATO forces in Afghanistan were pilfered within Pakistan with the alleged collusion of authorities from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Nati
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Pakistani investigators on January 19 claimed that over 50,000 containers meant for United States (US) and NATO forces in Afghanistan were pilfered within Pakistan with the alleged collusion of authorities from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and National Logistics Cell (NLC), states Indian Express. The FBR and NLC are required to keep accurate entry and exit records but had failed to do so, the report said; adding, "a trans-national racket involving different Governments" was involved in the scam.
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January - 19 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sindh Police arrested an alleged militant, Tariq Jadoon of the Tehreek-e-Punjabi Mujahideen (TPM), from Mehmoodabad area of Karachi. Jadoon was wanted in December 28, 2010 Karachi University bomb blast and in t
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sindh Police arrested an alleged militant, Tariq Jadoon of the Tehreek-e-Punjabi Mujahideen (TPM), from Mehmoodabad area of Karachi. Jadoon was wanted in December 28, 2010 Karachi University bomb blast and in the murder of a university student, Atif, in 2008. A Tula-Tokarev (TT) pistol was also recovered from his possession.
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January - 19 
Supreme Court directed the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take action against those involved in siphoning off billions of rupees in taxes in connivance with customs officials by hijacking containers transporting goods to NATO force
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Supreme Court directed the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take action against those involved in siphoning off billions of rupees in taxes in connivance with customs officials by hijacking containers transporting goods to NATO forces.
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January - 19 
The son of a senior activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), an ally of ruling Pakistan People’s Party, was killed on January 19 when unidentified assailants shot dead in the PIB Colony (Pakistan Investment Bond) area under PIB Police Station
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The son of a senior activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), an ally of ruling Pakistan People’s Party, was killed on January 19 when unidentified assailants shot dead in the PIB Colony (Pakistan Investment Bond) area under PIB Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh.
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January - 19 
The Central Chairman of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Upendra Yadav, said on January 19 that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) advocating the rights of the proletariats was not willing to make constitution from the Constitue
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The Central Chairman of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Upendra Yadav, said on January 19 that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) advocating the rights of the proletariats was not willing to make constitution from the Constituent Assembly, reports Himalayan Times. He said, "As the Maoist wants to move ahead with people's revolution, it wants the constitution to suit its interest." Once the new constitution is written, the Madheshi, indigenous and marginalized classes will be provided every right, he said, accusing the big three parties of eclipsing the peace process.
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January - 19 
Nine cadres belonging to Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), including two students of Dhaka University (DU), were arrested on January 19 in Dhaka’s Dakkhinkhan and Hazaribagh areas, reports Daily Star. Police made the arrests while conducting drives in different
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Nine cadres belonging to Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), including two students of Dhaka University (DU), were arrested on January 19 in Dhaka’s Dakkhinkhan and Hazaribagh areas, reports Daily Star. Police made the arrests while conducting drives in different parts of Dhaka and also recovered a huge quantity of publications and posters of HuT along with two computers containing anti-state propaganda.
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January - 19 
De-mining groups recovered 128 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and two 60-mm mortar bombs from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu, Gajabapura, Kokkuthuduwai, Anuradhapura Town and Adampan areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 128 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) and two 60-mm mortar bombs from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu, Gajabapura, Kokkuthuduwai, Anuradhapura Town and Adampan areas.
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January - 19 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Olumadu area in the North recovered one hand grenade on January 19.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Olumadu area in the North recovered one hand grenade on January 19.
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January - 19 
Troops in the East recovered 14 APMs from Kinniyadi area in Trincomalee District.
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Troops in the East recovered 14 APMs from Kinniyadi area in Trincomalee District.
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January - 20 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the peace process with ULFA is on the right track for a permanent solution to the insurgency problem of the state and will continue even without the group’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah. It is to be recalle
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the peace process with ULFA is on the right track for a permanent solution to the insurgency problem of the state and will continue even without the group’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah. It is to be recalled here that New Delhi has appointed P.C. Haldar as the peace interlocutor for the talks and the ULFA leadership earlier held a preliminary round of meeting with him in Guwahati.
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January - 20 
Four ‘zonal commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from Porahat forest in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 20. Marshal Bhuiyan was wanted for the killing of the Security Force (SFs personnel in G
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Four ‘zonal commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from Porahat forest in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 20. Marshal Bhuiyan was wanted for the killing of the Security Force (SFs personnel in Goilkera Police Station area and a villager identified as Rasika Bhuiyan, in 2008. He was arrested while he was on his way to his home and subsequently led to the arrest of his son Nelson Bhuiyan, daughter, Pinky Kumari and Premanand Bhuiyan. Marshal was also wanted in eleven more cases and was active in Sonua, Manoharpur, Goilkera, Bandgaon and Jaraikela Police Station areas of the District, Superintendent of Police (SP) A K Singh said. Marshal, confessed that he had collected INR 3.7 million as levy in the current financial year from contractors and an engineer which was delivered to Maoists as also two sacks of explosives and INR 600, 000, Singh added. Nelson and Pinky, also had cases against them, the SP A K Singh said adding that Pinky was part of the Maoists squad and was sexually exploited by them.
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January - 20 
Possibility of Anup Chetia being handed over to India soon seems unlikely, as the general secretary’s petition seeking political asylum in Bangladesh is still pending in court. Sources said that Chetia’s early hand over was discussed during the Home
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Possibility of Anup Chetia being handed over to India soon seems unlikely, as the general secretary’s petition seeking political asylum in Bangladesh is still pending in court. Sources said that Chetia’s early hand over was discussed during the Home Secretary-level talks in Dhaka that concluded on January 20.
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January - 20 
special crime branch (Kolkata) of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Kaping Luikham, for his alleged involvement in the murder of form
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special crime branch (Kolkata) of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Kaping Luikham, for his alleged involvement in the murder of former Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) member from Arunachal Pradesh Wangcha Rajkumar, from Imphal, the capital of Manipur, Times of India reports said on January 21. MP Wangcha Rajkumar was shot dead by two unidentified militants when he was playing badminton at Deomali Multipurpose Community Hall in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on December 23, 2007. “Investigations revealed that NSCN (IM) militants had killed Wangcha, who was also the former adviser to then Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu,” a CBI dossier said. Kaping was produced in the court of the Imphal West chief judicial magistrate, who was sent to seven day’s transit remand of CBI.
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a camp of a construction firm involved in construction of remote rural road under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (Prime Minister Village Road Scheme, PMGSY) and set ablaze a poc
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a camp of a construction firm involved in construction of remote rural road under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (Prime Minister Village Road Scheme, PMGSY) and set ablaze a poclain machine in Ganjam District in the intervening night of January 20 - 21. At around midnight a group of around 40 Maoists reportedly reached the spot searched for the driver of the poclain machine parked there and forced him to drive away the poclain away from the camp and set it ablaze. Later, the Maoists terrorised the workers of the construction firm camping at the site. They also left some posters at the spot. Through these posters they threatened construction contractors not to take up any construction work in remote areas without their permission. They also threatened the construction firms not to use machines during the PMGSY road construction.
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January - 20 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a villager, identified as Ramsu in Badhgaon under Kanker District on January 20. The body of Ramsu was found on the outskirts of Badejharkatta village with a poster stuck on his cl
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a villager, identified as Ramsu in Badhgaon under Kanker District on January 20. The body of Ramsu was found on the outskirts of Badejharkatta village with a poster stuck on his clothes accusing him to be a Police informer. The Maoists also threatened villagers with similar consequences if they supported the administration.
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January - 20 
Unidentified persons suspected to be militants exploded a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on January 20 near the Central Reserve Police Force (109th Battalion) camp at Mongsangei under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District. How
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Unidentified persons suspected to be militants exploded a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on January 20 near the Central Reserve Police Force (109th Battalion) camp at Mongsangei under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District. However, there was no report of any casualties. In the meantime, a release of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) signed by its ‘secretary military affairs’ Lanheiba Meitei claimed responsibility for bomb blast and maintained that it was not a threat to the general public of Manipur but a show of strength to the Indian Security forces ahead of the Republic Day of India. It has further mentioned that the war will not end until the Indian army leaves the land or every Manipuri is dead.
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January - 20 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) began its central executive meeting on January 20 after about eight years at Choria village in Nalbari District under its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa aimed at working out modalities for opening formal peace tal
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) began its central executive meeting on January 20 after about eight years at Choria village in Nalbari District under its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa aimed at working out modalities for opening formal peace talks with the Union Government. Apart from Rajkhowa, those taking part in the meeting include ‘vice chairman’ Pradeep Gogoi, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Baruah, ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Choudhury, ‘finance secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika, ‘publicity chief’ Mithinga Daimary, ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka, and political ideologue Bhimkanta Buragohain. Assam Tribune adds that the executive meeting reportedly passed five resolutions including the decision to hold the general council meeting within the month of February 2011. However, the ULFA leadership maintained secrecy regarding the decisions of the executive body meeting. The sources added that the executive meeting decided to send a letter to ULFA’s commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah to invite him to join the proposed peace talks. They also decided to mount pressure on the Union Government for handing over ULFA’s ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, who is in the custody of Bangladesh government.
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January - 20 
A bullet-riddled body of militant ‘commander’ Qari Abdullah was recovered from Tirah in Khyber Agency. Sources said that Abdullah was missing from the last three months and his body was found in Mehraban Kali of Kukikhel area. No one has so far claim
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A bullet-riddled body of militant ‘commander’ Qari Abdullah was recovered from Tirah in Khyber Agency. Sources said that Abdullah was missing from the last three months and his body was found in Mehraban Kali of Kukikhel area. No one has so far claimed responsibility for the killing. The sources claimed that Abdullah was a trusted aide of Hakimullah Mehsud and had been associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) until a year ago. He later joined Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) after reportedly developing differences with the TTP high command.
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January - 20 
A new report on American journalist Daniel Pearl's killing presents fresh evidence that 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed executed the reporter in Pakistan nine years ago and four men imprisoned for the crime were convicted on the basis of perjur
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A new report on American journalist Daniel Pearl's killing presents fresh evidence that 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed executed the reporter in Pakistan nine years ago and four men imprisoned for the crime were convicted on the basis of perjured testimony, Times of India reported on January 20. It was reported earlier that Mohammed, an al Qaeda operative, confessed beheading Daniel Pearl, who was abducted from Karachi on January 23, 2002 while investigating connections between Pakistani extremists and Richard Reid, who tried to detonate a bomb hidden in his shoe on a transatlantic flight in 2001. The new report, "The truth left behind: Inside the kidnapping and murder of Daniel Pearl", says American security and intelligence officials have used vascular technology, or "vein matching", to show that the hand of an unseen man who killed Pearl on video is that of Khalid Sheik Mohammed.
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January - 20 
An 18-inch high-pressure gas pipeline of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) was blown up near Hajano village in the Tangwani area of Kashmore District, about 34 kilometres south of the Sui gas field.
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An 18-inch high-pressure gas pipeline of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) was blown up near Hajano village in the Tangwani area of Kashmore District, about 34 kilometres south of the Sui gas field.
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January - 20 
It was reported that the Sindh police have arrested 89 target killers involved in 254 murders and other criminal cases in Karachi in January.
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It was reported that the Sindh police have arrested 89 target killers involved in 254 murders and other criminal cases in Karachi in January.
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January - 20 
Security agencies arrested three target killers involved in the killings of Awami National Party (ANP) workers from Superhighway in the limits of Gadap Town Police station. The arrested persons, identified as Muddasir alias Chief, Atif Shahab and Rae
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Security agencies arrested three target killers involved in the killings of Awami National Party (ANP) workers from Superhighway in the limits of Gadap Town Police station. The arrested persons, identified as Muddasir alias Chief, Atif Shahab and Raees alias Arastu were running their own gang and involved in several terrorist related activities.
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January - 20 
The Taliban and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on January 20 denied the report claiming that Mullah Omar had suffered a heart attack and was undergone treatment in Karachi with the help of ISI, reports Daily Times. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah
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The Taliban and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on January 20 denied the report claiming that Mullah Omar had suffered a heart attack and was undergone treatment in Karachi with the help of ISI, reports Daily Times. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahib said, “Supreme leader Mullah Muhammad Omar is absolutely fine and healthy and is continuing his jihad (holy war) activities in Afghanistan.”
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January - 20 
The United States (US) on January 20 blacklisted Qari Hussain, a top ranking leader in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) command structure and responsible for training the suicide bomber who killed seven CIA agents in Afghanistan on December 30, 2
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The United States (US) on January 20 blacklisted Qari Hussain, a top ranking leader in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) command structure and responsible for training the suicide bomber who killed seven CIA agents in Afghanistan on December 30, 2009 as well as for several suicide attacks in Pakistan, reported Daily Times. The US Departments of State and Treasury announced Qari Hussain as a “specially designated” terrorist. The move freezes any assets he may have in US jurisdictions and bars Americans from having any financial dealings with him.
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January - 20 
The World Bank approved a $250 million loan to assist Pakistan’s recovery efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Dawn reported on January 21. The World Bank’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) will co-finance the pr
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The World Bank approved a $250 million loan to assist Pakistan’s recovery efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Dawn reported on January 21. The World Bank’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) will co-finance the project through an additional grant of $35 million. This combined support announced on January 20 comes at a critical juncture to assist poor and vulnerable households in coping with income shocks caused by militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA.
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January - 20 
Three persons were killed when a tractor trolley struck against a landmine in Gram village of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 20, reports Dawn.
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Three persons were killed when a tractor trolley struck against a landmine in Gram village of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 20, reports Dawn.
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January - 20 
Two persons, including a doctor, were shot dead in incidents of target killing in different parts of Karachi on January 20, reports Daily Times. The doctor was shot dead near Khaliq Jummah Hall on Mahmood Shah Road within the limits of Eidgah Police
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Two persons, including a doctor, were shot dead in incidents of target killing in different parts of Karachi on January 20, reports Daily Times. The doctor was shot dead near Khaliq Jummah Hall on Mahmood Shah Road within the limits of Eidgah Police Station in Saddar Town of Karachi. Elsewhere, a man was shot dead in an incident of target killing in Frontier Colony in the limits of Pirabad Police station of Orangi Town.
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January - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead an official of Levies Force, identified as Ali Nabi, outside his home in Zawoon Kallay in Orakzai Agency. He was killed on the place of incident while the assailants managed to escape.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead an official of Levies Force, identified as Ali Nabi, outside his home in Zawoon Kallay in Orakzai Agency. He was killed on the place of incident while the assailants managed to escape.
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January - 20 
With over 10,000 persons killed in violent incidents across the country in 2010, Pakistan was the most volatile country in the region, pushing war-ravaged Afghanistan which was the most lethal country since the beginning of the US-led global war on t
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With over 10,000 persons killed in violent incidents across the country in 2010, Pakistan was the most volatile country in the region, pushing war-ravaged Afghanistan which was the most lethal country since the beginning of the US-led global war on terror in 2001 to second position in this regard, The Hindu quoting Pakistan Security Report of the Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) reported on January 20.
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January - 20 
Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Chairman Upendra Yadav on January 20 said that the rotational leadership of Government proposed by the three major parties is harmful to the country. Speaking at a press conference of his party, Yadav said all 28 part
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Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Chairman Upendra Yadav on January 20 said that the rotational leadership of Government proposed by the three major parties is harmful to the country. Speaking at a press conference of his party, Yadav said all 28 parties represented in the Constituent Assembly should get to lead the Government if the rotational system is adopted. “In such a situation, how many days a party gets to head the government?’’ Yadav said a consensus government is the priority of his party, but hastened to add that a majority dispensation will do if it offers a way out of the political impasse.
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January - 20 
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) is scheduled to be handed over to the Prime Minister led Special Committee at the Shaktikhor cantonment site on January 22, 2011, reports Kantipuronline. “Thi
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) is scheduled to be handed over to the Prime Minister led Special Committee at the Shaktikhor cantonment site on January 22, 2011, reports Kantipuronline. “This is a significant event in the peace process,” said UCPN-M Standing Committee leader Barsha Man Pun. “The executive head of the country will take ownership of the PLA by attending the ceremony.”
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January - 20 
Six militants belonging to the Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) were arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Jhigatola area of Dhaka, the national capital of Bangladesh, on January 20, reports Daily Star. According to the Police sources all of them are stud
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Six militants belonging to the Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) were arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Jhigatola area of Dhaka, the national capital of Bangladesh, on January 20, reports Daily Star. According to the Police sources all of them are students of Dhaka University (DU) from different departments. RAB recovered 50 leaflets and 16 posters containing anti-state and anti-government slogans.
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January - 20 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Oddukulam, Manthai, Maligai, Madhu, Monarawewa, Ranabapura, Otiyamale, Kokkutuduway, Wellamulliwaikkal and Koddamunal areas in the North recovered one claymore mine, 65 Anti P
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Oddukulam, Manthai, Maligai, Madhu, Monarawewa, Ranabapura, Otiyamale, Kokkutuduway, Wellamulliwaikkal and Koddamunal areas in the North recovered one claymore mine, 65 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), two 60-mm mortar bombs, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), two hand grenades, 5250 rounds of 7.62 x 17-mm pistol ammunition and one 60-mm mortar barrel on January 20.
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January - 20 
Troops on their search and clear operations in Koddamunai and Kerativu in Ampara District in the East recovered two suicide jackets.
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Troops on their search and clear operations in Koddamunai and Kerativu in Ampara District in the East recovered two suicide jackets.
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January - 21 
A female cadre of the militant outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested by the Police in Doda District of Jammu on January 21, according to Daily Excelsior. The militant, identified as Ruksana Begum along with an accomplice Farooq Ahmed were arres
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A female cadre of the militant outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested by the Police in Doda District of Jammu on January 21, according to Daily Excelsior. The militant, identified as Ruksana Begum along with an accomplice Farooq Ahmed were arrested from the District Hospital in Doda while they were about to extort 50,000 INR as `terror fund’ from a Block Development Officer (BDO).Two more members of the outfit, who were extorting money from Government officials, contractors and other influential persons, are currently absconding.
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January - 21 
A powerful bomb (Improvised Explosive Device-IED) exploded on January 21 at Khurai Telipati near Shiva Temple under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District, believed to be the handiwork of an unidentified militant group, reports Imphal Free P
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A powerful bomb (Improvised Explosive Device-IED) exploded on January 21 at Khurai Telipati near Shiva Temple under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District, believed to be the handiwork of an unidentified militant group, reports Imphal Free Press. The explosion destroyed as many as eight houses in the locality of Telipati, however, there was no report of human casualty.
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January - 21 
An infiltrator was killed while two others managed to escape to Pakistan after a heavy exchange of firing on the International Border (IB) in Paragwal sector of Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) in Jammu District in wee hours of January 21.
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An infiltrator was killed while two others managed to escape to Pakistan after a heavy exchange of firing on the International Border (IB) in Paragwal sector of Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) in Jammu District in wee hours of January 21.
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January - 21 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony categorically ruled out any further troop cut in Jammu and Kashmir on the ground that Defence Ministry had already reduced nearly 30,000 troops in the State. "Already a number of Army personnel were reduced in Jammu and
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Defence Minister A. K. Antony categorically ruled out any further troop cut in Jammu and Kashmir on the ground that Defence Ministry had already reduced nearly 30,000 troops in the State. "Already a number of Army personnel were reduced in Jammu and Kashmir. The current issue is now reduction of para-military forces. Do not mix up both the issues. We had already reduced nearly 30,000 Army personnel (in Jammu and Kashmir). At this moment, there is no proposal before us (to reduce the number further)’’, Antony added. "It’s a national security (issue) and there are people studying the security situation on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir’’, the Defence Minister added further. Recently, Home Secretary G K Pillai had stated that the Centre was considering a proposal to reduce 25 per cent troops in Jammu and Kashmir. The Army Generals have also opposed any troop cut in Jammu and Kashmir.
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January - 21 
Eight houses were damaged when a powerful bomb allegedly planted by militant outfits exploded at Telipati area near Imphal East District,in Manipur on January 21, reports Indian Express. There was no report of any injury or casualty.
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Eight houses were damaged when a powerful bomb allegedly planted by militant outfits exploded at Telipati area near Imphal East District,in Manipur on January 21, reports Indian Express. There was no report of any injury or casualty.
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January - 21 
In a joint operation of Army and Police, one Anti Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) rebel, identified as Jona Basumatary alias B. Hojai (23) of Balajhar, Bengtol was arrested on January 21 at Kokrajhar of Chirang D
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In a joint operation of Army and Police, one Anti Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) rebel, identified as Jona Basumatary alias B. Hojai (23) of Balajhar, Bengtol was arrested on January 21 at Kokrajhar of Chirang District under Basgaon P.S, reports Sentinel. One 9 mm pistol with some live magazines were also recovered from the rebel.
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January - 21 
In a video clip sent to local TV channels on January 21, the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Paresh Baruah and his followers in the outfit made it clear that they were opposed to the 'so-called' peace pr
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In a video clip sent to local TV channels on January 21, the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Paresh Baruah and his followers in the outfit made it clear that they were opposed to the 'so-called' peace process being pursued by the Central Government with the Pro Talks Faction of the ULFA (ULFA-PTF) leaders led by its 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa. The video clip contains slogans rejecting the peace talks and reiterating his original demand for an "independent" Assam. "We do not support the so-called peace talks. We want independence," slogans clearly audible in the video clip said. An e-mail, signed by Arundoy Dohotia, self-styled ‘commander’ of the publicity wing of the outfit, attached with the video footage stated that the ‘slogans are the slogans of the indigenous people, which the Government of India and the so-called peace brokers should realize’, adds Assam Tribune. It also showed over 100 ULFA cadres - including few women cadres - in uniform, wielding sophisticated weapons and shouting the slogans.
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January - 21 
Manipur People's Liberation Front (MPLF), an umbrella organisation of the Manipur based militant outfits including United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) People's Liberation Army (PLA) and People's Revolutionary P
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Manipur People's Liberation Front (MPLF), an umbrella organisation of the Manipur based militant outfits including United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) People's Liberation Army (PLA) and People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) called a state wide bandh on January 26 to boycott the Republic Day celebrations. Together with boycotting the Republic Day celebrations, these outfits have imposed a general strike all over the State on January 26, adds Sangai Express. Joining the boycott call, the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) has categorically stated that it would not allow celebration of Republic Day on the soil of Manipur nor should people join any such celebration. Further, the Military Council faction of the outfit (KCP-MC) has also called general strike on January 26 alleging that it was the day when Indian Constitution was imposed upon the people of Kangleipak.
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January - 21 
on January 22 that the ‘chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Isak Chishi Swu, is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi from Bangkok. Swu is expected to reach Nagaland to meet leaders of other groups and push forwa
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on January 22 that the ‘chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Isak Chishi Swu, is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi from Bangkok. Swu is expected to reach Nagaland to meet leaders of other groups and push forward the ongoing reconciliation process, spearheaded by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and supported by several organisations and churches. Before leaving for Nagaland, Swu will meet Thuingaleng Muivah, the outfit’s ‘general secretary’, who is in the national capital. At the same time, interlocutor for the Naga talks, R.S. Pandey, will hold parleys with the militant leaders. Hours before Swu’s arrival, top government officials said the Naga political problem was nearing its conclusion. “The parties may arrive at a broad agreement by the end of the year,” a senior home ministry official said. S.S. Khaplang, the ‘chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K), is also expected to reach Nagaland soon, according to sources.
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January - 21 
Police on January 21 have arrested the self-styled ‘finance secretary’ of the People United Liberation Front (PULF) identifeid as Islauddin(24) along with his gang, including a former assistant of a news agency (ANI) identified as Losu Mao(28) at va
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Police on January 21 have arrested the self-styled ‘finance secretary’ of the People United Liberation Front (PULF) identifeid as Islauddin(24) along with his gang, including a former assistant of a news agency (ANI) identified as Losu Mao(28) at various locations in Dimapur. The other arrested were identfied as Lohrü and Dipankar Ghosh (30). Police have also recovered 9mm country made pistol along with four live rounds of bullets, five mobile handsets and INR 38, 500 in cash.
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January - 21 
State Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar visited the Maoist-affected Sikaria village in Jehanabad District on January 21, to inaugurate a hospital and assured further developments in the region reports Sify.com. "Five years back, nothing was there in S
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State Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar visited the Maoist-affected Sikaria village in Jehanabad District on January 21, to inaugurate a hospital and assured further developments in the region reports Sify.com. "Five years back, nothing was there in Sikaria village. Today, lots of developments have taken place here. Likewise, it is essential for rapid development in the villages that new road be made, more schools built, hospitals run properly, and good education is given to the students," the CM said. He further said proper employment would see the Maoism decrease in the State. "If these kinds of developmental works will take place as per the instructions of your government then it would be quite fruitful, as people will be satisfied. If the people will be satisfied then no one will be rebellious and nobody will think about taking weapons in hand," Kumar added.
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January - 21 
Suspected cadres of the the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader in West Bengal's West Midnapore District, according to sify.com. The victim, identified as 'Rabi Mahato, a CPI-M lead
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Suspected cadres of the the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader in West Bengal's West Midnapore District, according to sify.com. The victim, identified as 'Rabi Mahato, a CPI-M leader of Ramgarh near Lalgarh, was dragged out of his house by a group of armed men on the night of January 21.. His bullet-ridden body was recovered on the next morning.
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January - 21 
The ‘chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Isak Chishi Swu, is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi from Bangkok. Swu is expected to reach Nagaland to meet leaders of other groups and push forward the ongoing reco
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The ‘chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Isak Chishi Swu, is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi from Bangkok. Swu is expected to reach Nagaland to meet leaders of other groups and push forward the ongoing reconciliation process, spearheaded by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and supported by several organisations and churches. Before leaving for Nagaland, Swu will meet Thuingaleng Muivah, the outfit’s ‘general secretary’, who is in the national capital. At the same time, interlocutor for the Naga talks, R.S. Pandey, will hold parleys with the militant leaders. Hours before Swu’s arrival, top government officials said the Naga political problem was nearing its conclusion. “The parties may arrive at a broad agreement by the end of the year,” a senior home ministry official said. S.S. Khaplang, the ‘chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K), is also expected to reach Nagaland soon, according to sources.
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January - 21 
The highest policy-making body of the NSCN-K decided to immediately ban burning of jungles and fishing with poisonous chemicals in rivers and streams. The outfit’s ministries of forest and environment, and kilo (home) affairs have issued the directiv
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The highest policy-making body of the NSCN-K decided to immediately ban burning of jungles and fishing with poisonous chemicals in rivers and streams. The outfit’s ministries of forest and environment, and kilo (home) affairs have issued the directive to all Naga areas in a bid to keep waters clean and prevent wanton burning of jungles. The outfit’s forests and environment secretary T.A. Rao appealed to the Nagas to preserve natural forests, medicinal plants, flora and fauna. The outfit’s ministry of kilo affairs also affirmed the January 18 decision, issued by D.G. Robert, kilo (home) secretary at its council headquarters of the steering committee to preserve the depleting flora, fauna and aquatic bio-diversity in “Nagalim”.
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January - 21 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) training camp in Pyndensohsaw village of East Khasi Hills District near Umngi river, an ideal place to be used as a militant hideout, transformed into an orchard of beetle leaves. The HNLC trained it
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) training camp in Pyndensohsaw village of East Khasi Hills District near Umngi river, an ideal place to be used as a militant hideout, transformed into an orchard of beetle leaves. The HNLC trained its cadres at the camp during the summer of 2001 under self-styled ‘area commander’ Raja Blah. At Pyndensohsaw senior cadres were trained while Kynrud was the place for training of new recruits, he said. Then the outfit shifted its base to Bangladesh and started providing training at temporary camps in that country. Former HNLC ‘chairman’ Julius Dorphang recalled "I am only aware that during those years trainings used to take place at Kynrud near Mairang and at Pyndensohsaw."
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January - 21 
The team of Interlocutors, appointed by the Government in October 2010 to find a political settlement to Kashmir, said most of the people they met were not concerned about implementation of the United Nations (UN) resolutions and division of the Stat
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The team of Interlocutors, appointed by the Government in October 2010 to find a political settlement to Kashmir, said most of the people they met were not concerned about implementation of the United Nations (UN) resolutions and division of the State along ethnic or religious lines but felt people's empowerment can address the vexed issue. "As regards a permanent, political settlement in Jammu and Kashmir, a small but vocal section of opinion harped on UN resolutions, plebiscite and self-determination resulting in independence for the state as it existed before August 1947. By and large, however, most people we spoke to did not refer to that option," chief Interlocutor Dileep Padgaonkar said. Padgaonkar along with former Information Commissioner M. M. Ansari was addressing a press conference at the end of their fourth visit to the State which began early this week.
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January - 21 
Two skeletons were found near Lakhanpur forest near Lalgarh by villagers.
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Two skeletons were found near Lakhanpur forest near Lalgarh by villagers.
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January - 21 
A British court on January 21 approved the extradition of a terror suspect wanted in the United States (US) over an alleged al Qaeda plot to detonate explosives aboard the New York City subway system in September 2009, reports Dawn. Judge Quentin Pur
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A British court on January 21 approved the extradition of a terror suspect wanted in the United States (US) over an alleged al Qaeda plot to detonate explosives aboard the New York City subway system in September 2009, reports Dawn. Judge Quentin Purdy ruled that Abid Naseer, 24, a native of Pakistan, can be sent to the US to stand trial in New York for his alleged role in a terror campaign that would have struck at targets in Britain, Norway and the US. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn say they aim to prove that Naseer collected bomb ingredients, conducted reconnaissance and was in frequent contact with other al Qaeda operatives as part of a foiled New York plot and a second suspected plot to bomb a busy shopping area in the northern English city of Manchester.
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January - 21 
A militant, identified as Abdul Wahab alias Omar, arrested in the terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009 in Lahore confessed that the outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) had planned to take the visiting players hostage and bargain for the re
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A militant, identified as Abdul Wahab alias Omar, arrested in the terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009 in Lahore confessed that the outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) had planned to take the visiting players hostage and bargain for the release of some of its detained members, Indian Express reported on January 21. Wahab revealed that the operation against the Sri Lankan team was planned from Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). "The operation was planned in Waziristan and there were 12 of us designated for this mission. I belonged to the Amjad Farooqi wing of LeJ," said Wahab, adding that “The purpose of the attack at the Liberty roundabout was to take the Sri Lankan players hostage. We were supposed to take them hostage and then our superiors would have bargained their release in exchange for some of our companions in their custody".
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January - 21 
A Pakistani court on January 21 dismissed a petition seeking annulment of the case against Punjab Governor Salman Taseer's assassin, Malik Mumtaz Qadri, reported The Hindu. The court observed that “although death sentence can be handed down to those
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A Pakistani court on January 21 dismissed a petition seeking annulment of the case against Punjab Governor Salman Taseer's assassin, Malik Mumtaz Qadri, reported The Hindu. The court observed that “although death sentence can be handed down to those who have committed blasphemy by a court of law after due procedure, nobody can be encouraged to kill others in violation of laws.''
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January - 21 
A pro-government tribal elder, Malik Khaista Gul and his driver were injured when unidentified militants ambushed their car near Shal Kor in Yakka Ghund of Mohammad Agency.
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A pro-government tribal elder, Malik Khaista Gul and his driver were injured when unidentified militants ambushed their car near Shal Kor in Yakka Ghund of Mohammad Agency.
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January - 21 
Four militants were killed in a retaliatory firing by Security Forces (SFs) when a group of militants attacked a security checkpost in Miranshah, headquarters of North Waziristan Agency (NWA), of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January
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Four militants were killed in a retaliatory firing by Security Forces (SFs) when a group of militants attacked a security checkpost in Miranshah, headquarters of North Waziristan Agency (NWA), of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 21, reports Daily Times.
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January - 21 
Hundreds of tribesmen rallied to demand an end to US drone attacks, which they said were killing innocent people in the Tribal Areas. More than 2,000 protesters staged the demonstration in Miranshah, shouting slogans against the US and its Central In
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Hundreds of tribesmen rallied to demand an end to US drone attacks, which they said were killing innocent people in the Tribal Areas. More than 2,000 protesters staged the demonstration in Miranshah, shouting slogans against the US and its Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), responsible for the missile attacks. Shop owners, students and other residents shouted anti-American slogans, and called for US Defence Secretary Robert Gates and the former CIA station chief in Islamabad to be brought to justice. “They should be arrested and punished by the courts in America,” said Abdul Khan, a student leader.
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January - 21 
NATO forces in Afghanistan started using a new type of surveillance aircraft along the Balochistan border, reports Dawn. “The aircraft operated by NATO forces also entered Pakistani airspace,” an eyewitness said. However, official sources in Chaman s
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NATO forces in Afghanistan started using a new type of surveillance aircraft along the Balochistan border, reports Dawn. “The aircraft operated by NATO forces also entered Pakistani airspace,” an eyewitness said. However, official sources in Chaman said the aircrafts were flying over Afghan territory and didn’t cross over Pakistan.
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January - 21 
Pakistan’s determined anti-terror effort has helped reduce effectiveness of core al Qaeda group operating along Afghanistan-Pakistan border, the US State Department acknowledged even as it voiced concern over the emerging threat from the terrorist ou
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Pakistan’s determined anti-terror effort has helped reduce effectiveness of core al Qaeda group operating along Afghanistan-Pakistan border, the US State Department acknowledged even as it voiced concern over the emerging threat from the terrorist outfits from the Arabian Peninsula, reports Daily Times on January 21. “We believe that over 10 years, we have had significant successes. Thanks to our international efforts in Afghanistan and also thanks to a very determined effort by the Government and military in Pakistan, we have reduced the effectiveness of this core group of Bin Laden, Zawahiri, and others who are presumably holed up in the Tribal Areas between Pakistan and Afghanistan,” Assistant Secretary of State Philip J Crowley said.
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January - 21 
Seeking an image makeover, the Pakistan Government on January 21 decided to stop referring to the country as a "frontline state in the war against terrorism" as it does not want to be perceived as the epicentre of the menace, stated Times of India. "
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Seeking an image makeover, the Pakistan Government on January 21 decided to stop referring to the country as a "frontline state in the war against terrorism" as it does not want to be perceived as the epicentre of the menace, stated Times of India. "Descriptions like frontline state in war against terrorism overcast the country's positivities. Therefore, we are doing away with this phrase," a senior security official said, adding, “the shift did not symbolise a dilution of the country's commitment to counter-terrorism efforts. Rising extremism and radicalisation of society are emerging as a bigger threat.” "Instability, a shrinking economy, currency devaluation, massive internal security expenses and loss of investment and export markets are just some of the manifestations of the debilitating effects this phrase and the country's alliance with the West has caused," the report said.
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January - 21 
Several militants were feared dead as gunship helicopters pounded militant hideouts in Dwaizai area of Pindyali tehsil (revenue unit). The number of casualties on the militants’ side could not be confirmed due inaccessible terrain of the agency. The
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Several militants were feared dead as gunship helicopters pounded militant hideouts in Dwaizai area of Pindyali tehsil (revenue unit). The number of casualties on the militants’ side could not be confirmed due inaccessible terrain of the agency. The security forces targeted militant positions in Mattani area of Baizai tehsil with artillery firing from Bhai Dag Frontier Corps camp.
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January - 21 
SFs conducted a search operation in Akora Khattak area of NWA and arrested six militants, including two important ‘commanders’ belonging to Mohmand Agency.
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SFs conducted a search operation in Akora Khattak area of NWA and arrested six militants, including two important ‘commanders’ belonging to Mohmand Agency.
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January - 21 
Suspected militants shot dead two persons of Bangash tribe in Tooda Cheena area of Kurram Agency. The slain persons belonged to Lower Kurram
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Suspected militants shot dead two persons of Bangash tribe in Tooda Cheena area of Kurram Agency. The slain persons belonged to Lower Kurram
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January - 21 
Two activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were shot dead in an incident of target killing in Joria Bazaar on Mohammad Shah street in Karachi on January 21, reported Daily Times. The two men were sitting in the area when assailants approache
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Two activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were shot dead in an incident of target killing in Joria Bazaar on Mohammad Shah street in Karachi on January 21, reported Daily Times. The two men were sitting in the area when assailants approached them on a motorcycle and fired at them, resulting in injury. Later, they succumbed to their injuries.
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January - 21 
Two levies personnel and a civilian, were killed while one soldier and six civilians were wounded in an explosion in Lower Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 22, reports Daily Times. According to security sources,
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Two levies personnel and a civilian, were killed while one soldier and six civilians were wounded in an explosion in Lower Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 22, reports Daily Times. According to security sources, the bomb, planted by the militants was for a Security Forces’ convoy passing through the area.
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January - 21 
Two persons were injured when unidentified militants set ablaze NATO containers in two separate incidents in Mastung and Kalat District of Balochistan on January 21, reports Daily Times. Two containers carrying military hardware for NATO forces stati
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Two persons were injured when unidentified militants set ablaze NATO containers in two separate incidents in Mastung and Kalat District of Balochistan on January 21, reports Daily Times. Two containers carrying military hardware for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan were going to Chaman town on Pakistan-Afghansitan border in Qilla Abdullah District from Karachi when some unidentified assailants intercepted them and set the two containers on fire at the Chutu area of Mastung District.
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January - 21 
Two SFs personnel were injured in a roadside explosion in Shawa Farsh area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency. Soon after the incident, the security forces conducted a search operation in Shawa Farsh area and demolished houses of four suspected militan
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Two SFs personnel were injured in a roadside explosion in Shawa Farsh area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency. Soon after the incident, the security forces conducted a search operation in Shawa Farsh area and demolished houses of four suspected militants.
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January - 21 
Unidentified militants set ablaze another NATO container in Kalat District in which two persons got injuries.
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Unidentified militants set ablaze another NATO container in Kalat District in which two persons got injuries.
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January - 21 
Police on January 21 arrested two including a cadre of Young Communist League (YCL) from Swoyambhu in Kathmandu on the charge of abducting Khagendra Phuyal (28) of Jhapa District, reports Himalayan Times. The arrested have been identified as Pasang M
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Police on January 21 arrested two including a cadre of Young Communist League (YCL) from Swoyambhu in Kathmandu on the charge of abducting Khagendra Phuyal (28) of Jhapa District, reports Himalayan Times. The arrested have been identified as Pasang Moktan (33) of Parsa District and Dhan Bahadur Limbu (31) of Morang District. According to the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Hridaya Thapa, Dhan Bahadur Limbu is an active cadre of YCL. Limbu in association with Moktan, a central member of so-called National Liberation Movement Nepal, had abducted Phuyal from Thamel of Kathmandu on January 19.
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January - 21 
vice-chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Baburam Bhattarai wrote yet another 'note of dissent' at the party Central Committee (CC) meet on January 21, expressing reservations over the conclusion that he breached the party
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vice-chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Baburam Bhattarai wrote yet another 'note of dissent' at the party Central Committee (CC) meet on January 21, expressing reservations over the conclusion that he breached the party discipline. Leaders close to Bhattarai bloc lashed out at the party decision after a majority of Maoist central members said Bhattarai made a mistake and should apologise for that.
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January - 21 
At least 10 Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists were injured in a clash between the activists of BCL and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at Sylhet Agricultural University in Sylhet District on January 21.
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At least 10 Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists were injured in a clash between the activists of BCL and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at Sylhet Agricultural University in Sylhet District on January 21.
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January - 21 
Three cadres, belonging to Hizb-ut-Tawhid were arrested at Bhagnagarkandi in Singra sub-district of Natore District on January 21, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are Tohibur Rahman (40), son of Khodabux of Debipur village, Abu Sayed (19), son of A
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Three cadres, belonging to Hizb-ut-Tawhid were arrested at Bhagnagarkandi in Singra sub-district of Natore District on January 21, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are Tohibur Rahman (40), son of Khodabux of Debipur village, Abu Sayed (19), son of Amanullah of Baro Bamondi village, and Ansar Ali, 34, son Fakir Mohammad of Sindur kauta village in Meherpur District. Local people caught the three while they were distributing leaflets at the village. The villagers later handed over the three to the Police who also recovered seven books on jihad, two CDs and some leaflets from their possessions.
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January - 21 
De-mining groups recovered 95 APMs and six electric mines from Mahilankulam, Maruthamdu, Kokkutuduvai and Iranamadu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 95 APMs and six electric mines from Mahilankulam, Maruthamdu, Kokkutuduvai and Iranamadu areas.
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January - 21 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in the Vidattaltivu, Manthai, Palaivady, Puliyankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Monarawewa, Kokkutuduvai, Kilinochchi And Akkarayankulam areas in the North recovered 15 60-mm mortar b
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in the Vidattaltivu, Manthai, Palaivady, Puliyankulam, Alakallapottukulam, Monarawewa, Kokkutuduvai, Kilinochchi And Akkarayankulam areas in the North recovered 15 60-mm mortar bombs, 23 60-mm para bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, three 82-mm mortar bombs, 41 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), four hand grenades and a body part of a T-56 weapon on January 21.
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January - 22 
A former cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Rachakonda Laxmaiah was arrested by the Police in Hyderabad on January 22. Laxmaiah along with his associates reportedly extorted money from INR 100, 000 to INR 300, 000
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A former cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Rachakonda Laxmaiah was arrested by the Police in Hyderabad on January 22. Laxmaiah along with his associates reportedly extorted money from INR 100, 000 to INR 300, 000 from several Government officials, contractors and businessmen in the guise of Maoists between 2003 and 2009, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), VB Kamalasan Reddy said. Laxmaiah, a native of Nalgonda District started participating in Maoist activities in 1988. He also distributed the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist [People’s War Group] (CPI-ML-PWG) brochures in Mahaboobnagar and Nalgonda Districts and participated in underground activities before surrendering to Police in 1997, Reddy added. On receiving a complaint about Laxmaiah's activities, a special team of Commissioner’s Task Force worked out and arrested him while he was waiting for collecting money, the DCP added.
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January - 22 
Militants in the night of January 22 fired upon Harni Police Post and an Army patrol at Achhad in the Mendhar area of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and Army personnel retaliated after which the militants escaped. No casualties were
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Militants in the night of January 22 fired upon Harni Police Post and an Army patrol at Achhad in the Mendhar area of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and Army personnel retaliated after which the militants escaped. No casualties were reported on either side.
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January - 22 
Security Force personnel recovered about 32 kilograms of explosives planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Repanpalli-Chhlewada village in Aheri Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on Januar
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Security Force personnel recovered about 32 kilograms of explosives planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Repanpalli-Chhlewada village in Aheri Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on January 22. Dog squads and a special Police party, deployed in the area, stumbled upon a cable line during a demining operation on the road stretch, which led to recovery of the explosives and 95 metres of wire from the area, the Police said.
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January - 23 
A close associate of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani was arrested in connection with an alleged Hawala (illegal money transfer) racket. "Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, who has been a financier of disruptive activi
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A close associate of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani was arrested in connection with an alleged Hawala (illegal money transfer) racket. "Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, who has been a financier of disruptive activities, has been arrested," Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) S M Sahai said, adding, INR 21 lakh were recovered from Bhat's possession at the time of his arrest from his Hyderpora residence on January 22. Bhat was injured in a scuffle between Police and his family who tried to resist his arrest. Two other persons -- one hailing from Kupwara and another from Sopore in Baramulla District -- have also been arrested in connection with the case.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad leader, identified as Kalicharan alias Kaliram Soren active in Binpur area, was arrested by the Police from Jhatira village in Jhargram in West Midnapore District in the night of January 23. “Kalir
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad leader, identified as Kalicharan alias Kaliram Soren active in Binpur area, was arrested by the Police from Jhatira village in Jhargram in West Midnapore District in the night of January 23. “Kaliram was presented before the Jhargram court in the afternoon of January 24 and the court has remanded him in Police custody for 14 days”, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) (operation) Mukesh Kumar said. 'Kaliram, a landmine expert and knows all the dos and don'ts in making landmines and was involved all the landmine blasts that were triggered by the ultra-Left rebels in Binpur area. He was also accused in several cases and three arrest warrants were pending against him,' ASP Kumar added.
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January - 23 
A leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS), identified as Rama Padhi Puhala (35) was arrested from Bandhugaon in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District on January 23. “He was wanted by both Od
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A leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS), identified as Rama Padhi Puhala (35) was arrested from Bandhugaon in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District on January 23. “He was wanted by both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Police for his involvement in more than 12 criminal cases including murder, arson and rioting,” Superintendent of Police A.K. Sahu told .
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January - 23 
A Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), identified as Suresh alias Pratap Reddy, was killed in an exchange of fire with the Police near Busu
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A Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), identified as Suresh alias Pratap Reddy, was killed in an exchange of fire with the Police near Busuraigutta hillocks in Allapalli Singaram forest area under Gundala Mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on January 23. Suresh, a ‘District Committee Secretary’, remained underground for several years and was involved in more than eight murder cases and several other cases of extortion, abduction and arson. Suresh hailed from Giddaluru in Prakasam District. It is suspected that Mohan, ‘State Secretary’ of the outfit, managed to escape from the encounter, Superintendent of Police Kanti Rana Tata said. The Police recovered a Springfield rifle along with 10 bullets, a 9-mm pistol, a kit bag, INR 20,000 cash and three cell phones from the encounter site.
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January - 23 
A Police Constable Savio Marak is suspected to have joined the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA). Marak, deployed in the ethnic-riot hit Mendipathar area of East Garo Hills District, went missing since January 21 with two rifles and 60 rounds of a
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A Police Constable Savio Marak is suspected to have joined the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA). Marak, deployed in the ethnic-riot hit Mendipathar area of East Garo Hills District, went missing since January 21 with two rifles and 60 rounds of ammunition. Police sources also informed that one team of security men is already in the hunt for Marak along the Assam -Meghalaya border.
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January - 23 
Director General (DG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Raman Srivastava reviewed the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in the worst-affected Malkangiri District, reports Times of India. During his trip to Malkangiri, bordering Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisg
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Director General (DG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Raman Srivastava reviewed the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in the worst-affected Malkangiri District, reports Times of India. During his trip to Malkangiri, bordering Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Srivastava discussed with Senior Officers of the State Police and BSF personnel about different operational matters especially in Malkangiri and Koraput Districts. Three battalions of BSF are deployed in Malkangiri to fight Left Wing Extremists (LWE). Two more are in Koraput. Seven battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and one of Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) are also pressed into service in Odisha to deal with the Maoists, who have spread their base to at least 15 of the 30 Districts in the State, unnamed Official Sources said. The DG will discuss with the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Senior Officials regarding the Maoist operation and coordination among the BSF and the State Police on January 24.
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January - 23 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), M.R. Naik, in Darbhanga District on January 23. The five cadres identified as Balmod Kumar Mishra, Rambabu Bhagat, Ghoran Da
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), M.R. Naik, in Darbhanga District on January 23. The five cadres identified as Balmod Kumar Mishra, Rambabu Bhagat, Ghoran Das, Pavitra Das and Gopi Thakur were wanted in over a dozen cases of landmine blast, attack on Police and loot of crops, Police said. They surrendered three rifles, two revolvers and 23 rounds of ammunition, Police added.
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January - 23 
Four villagers were abducted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Khiritand village under Rajpur Police Station in Chatra District on January 23. The abducted villagers, identified as Kedar Yadav, Bindu Yadav, Mahend
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Four villagers were abducted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Khiritand village under Rajpur Police Station in Chatra District on January 23. The abducted villagers, identified as Kedar Yadav, Bindu Yadav, Mahendra Yadav and Bhim Singh Yadav, all belonging to a family, were engaged in a long-standing dispute over a piece of land in the village with another group of villagers and had often clashed with each other, Superintendent of Police (SP) Prabhat Kumar said. The abducted villagers were in their houses when armed Maoists and villagers of the rival group pulled out the four and took them away. The Maoists threatened the family members of the Yadavs to transfer the land soon or the four would be killed.
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January - 23 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called a 24-hour bandh (general shut down) to boycott the Republic Day [January 26] celebrations in Meghalaya. According to a statement issued through e-mail, the outfit's ‘publicity secretary’, Sainkupa
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called a 24-hour bandh (general shut down) to boycott the Republic Day [January 26] celebrations in Meghalaya. According to a statement issued through e-mail, the outfit's ‘publicity secretary’, Sainkupar Nongtraw, said the '' bandh has been called to protest against the 'Indian' Republic Day celebrations on Hynniewtrep land''. The Meghalaya Government sounded general alert to prevent any attempts by militants to run operations ahead of the Republic Day celebrations.
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January - 23 
Meghalaya Government is take up the issue of Garo-Rabha ethnic clashes at the Chief Ministers' meeting on internal security to be held in New Delhi later in January 2011, reports Nagaland Post on January 24. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, who visited v
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Meghalaya Government is take up the issue of Garo-Rabha ethnic clashes at the Chief Ministers' meeting on internal security to be held in New Delhi later in January 2011, reports Nagaland Post on January 24. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, who visited various relief camps on January 23 in East Garo Hills, advocated for close coordination between Goalpara District of Assam and East Garo Hills District of Mehalaya administration and formation of peace committees at village level to restore confidence among the riot-hit people.
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January - 23 
Newly appointed Security Advisor to Chief Minister Arjun Munda, former Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) DN Gautam, speaking in a programme of the State Bar Council on January 23 said that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is a water tight problem
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Newly appointed Security Advisor to Chief Minister Arjun Munda, former Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) DN Gautam, speaking in a programme of the State Bar Council on January 23 said that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is a water tight problem and it will be dealt with in a broader perspective, reports Times of India. Gautam said that Naxalism was ignored in its earlier stage but now focus is on to address this problem. He however refused to divulge the security plan of the State.
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January - 23 
Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanju Ganju, in a raid at his house at Purnapani village, near Jhumra Hills under Mahuataad Police Station in Bokaro District. Police also recovered 250 grams of explosives, electric wires, Maoist literatures a
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Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanju Ganju, in a raid at his house at Purnapani village, near Jhumra Hills under Mahuataad Police Station in Bokaro District. Police also recovered 250 grams of explosives, electric wires, Maoist literatures and medicines from the possession of Ganju. However, Police have detained three more persons along with Ganju suspecting them Maoists, but they were later released. Ganju was wanted in two incidents of Maoist cases including setting ablaze a drilling machine in Hurdag and blasting railway track near Jageshwar Vihar in 2010.
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January - 23 
Pro-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) leader Mrinal Hazarika demanded immediate ouster of the ‘chief’ of Anti-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) Paresh Baruah for his arbitrary decisions on the issue of peace talks, flouti
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Pro-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) leader Mrinal Hazarika demanded immediate ouster of the ‘chief’ of Anti-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) Paresh Baruah for his arbitrary decisions on the issue of peace talks, flouting organizational discipline.
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January - 23 
security alert was sounded across northeast India on January 23 after militant outfits announced a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. “We have placed Security Forces (SFs) on high alert to ensure that militants are not able to cr
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security alert was sounded across northeast India on January 23 after militant outfits announced a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. “We have placed Security Forces (SFs) on high alert to ensure that militants are not able to create violence ahead of the Republic Day celebrations,” Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said. Six militant outfits in the northeastern region, namely the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the Anti-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF), the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), and the Tripura People’s Democratic Front (TPDF) called a boycott of the Republic Day and also a general strike on January 26. “Let us not forget that under the Indian colonial occupation the future of the people of this region is doomed. We have to fight Indian colonial rule to regain our sovereignty and independence so that we can survive and exist with dignity,” a militant statement said.
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January - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, identified as Arup Chowrak (22) and Kanteswar Chetia (28), in an encounter at Budlabetta under Doomdooma Police Station in Tinsukia District on January 23. SFs also recov
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, identified as Arup Chowrak (22) and Kanteswar Chetia (28), in an encounter at Budlabetta under Doomdooma Police Station in Tinsukia District on January 23. SFs also recovered one 7.65mm pistol, two live rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades and two cell phones.
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January - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered one pistol, 538 AK rounds and two RPGs from village Saqrawat in Rajouri District on January 23.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered one pistol, 538 AK rounds and two RPGs from village Saqrawat in Rajouri District on January 23.
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January - 23 
Senior Division Retail Sales Manager of the Indian Oil Corporation Divisional Sales Office, Imphal, K. I. Singh, who was abducted by suspected armed cadres of the People’s Support Group (PSG) on January 21, 2011 was freed on January 23.
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Senior Division Retail Sales Manager of the Indian Oil Corporation Divisional Sales Office, Imphal, K. I. Singh, who was abducted by suspected armed cadres of the People’s Support Group (PSG) on January 21, 2011 was freed on January 23.
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January - 23 
seven militants belonging to the Lalheiba facton of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lalheiba) were arrested and two pistols recovered from them from Sagolband Moirang Leirak area in Imphal West District on January 23. These militants were involved in
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seven militants belonging to the Lalheiba facton of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lalheiba) were arrested and two pistols recovered from them from Sagolband Moirang Leirak area in Imphal West District on January 23. These militants were involved in the bomb blast at Telipati area in Imphal East District.
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January - 23 
SFs arrested a woman Over Ground Worker of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Zabafara village area of Ramban District. The arrestee, identified as Shamima Begum (30), is the wife of top HM militant Ghulam Qadir Malik
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SFs arrested a woman Over Ground Worker of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Zabafara village area of Ramban District. The arrestee, identified as Shamima Begum (30), is the wife of top HM militant Ghulam Qadir Malik
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January - 23 
The three hawala (illegal money transfer) conduits, including Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a close associate of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who were arrested on January 23 by Srinagar Police and Delhi Polic
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The three hawala (illegal money transfer) conduits, including Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a close associate of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who were arrested on January 23 by Srinagar Police and Delhi Police's special cell from Srinagar along with INR 21 lakh made a revelation that this money was being sent to Jammu & Kashmir via Delhi by the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, for stone-pelters, to deliberately create unrest in the valley. The money is being routed to J&K from Pakistan through a Delhi-based hawala dealer, who is yet to be arrested. During interrogation in Delhi, the three hawala operatives disclosed that the money is delivered to several leaders in J&K to further give it to local politicians to stage violent protests and create law and order problems. Also, terrorist organizations are being delivered money through a Delhi-based hawala dealer. The accused also disclosed that money is being sent every two months through hawala. "As per their disclosure, approximately INR 20 lakh is sent every month, over one crore every year. This money is given to conduits here in Delhi by the Delhi-based dealer and then it goes to Jammu & Kashmir," said an unnamed official.
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January - 23 
Three activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Rameswarpur village of Salboni in West Midnapore District on January 23. The three victims w
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Three activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Rameswarpur village of Salboni in West Midnapore District on January 23. The three victims were identified as Karamchand Mahato (40), a resident of Hathilot village adjoining Rameswarpur, Uttam Roy and Kashinath Palmal of Sahaspur village in Keshpur, while the one injured, Sambhunath Samanta (25), is from Anandapur in Keshpur, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Aneesh Sarkar, said.
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January - 23 
Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested from Bhonda village of Khunti District while a ‘commander’ identified as Pawan Gope, of the outfit was arrested from Tupudana situated o
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Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested from Bhonda village of Khunti District while a ‘commander’ identified as Pawan Gope, of the outfit was arrested from Tupudana situated on outskirts of Ranchi District on January 24, reports Sify.com. The two cadres are yet to be identified by the Police. The three faced charges in cases of murder and extortion, Police said. A pistol, live cartridges and incriminating documents were recovered from them, Police added.
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January - 23 
Two top Naga militant leaders hinted at some progress in the ongoing talks on the Naga issue, saying they acknowledged Government’s “positive” attitude in finding a lasting solution, reports Nagaland Post. National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isa
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Two top Naga militant leaders hinted at some progress in the ongoing talks on the Naga issue, saying they acknowledged Government’s “positive” attitude in finding a lasting solution, reports Nagaland Post. National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu said the outfit leadership was in the country at the invitation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for peace dialogue and hoped that the Centre would keep its promise that any agreement with the outfit would reflect the “unique history” of the Nagas. NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah too said the discussions held so far were “positive” and hoped the Centre would do the needful by recognising the Naga identity and in bringing a lasting solution to the six decade-old insurgency problem in Nagaland.
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January - 23 
Unified Command, a three-tier security arrangement that plans and executes counter-insurgency operations in Assam, urged Dispur to move the Central Government and the Nagaland Government to rein in Naga militants and stop them from venturing into nei
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Unified Command, a three-tier security arrangement that plans and executes counter-insurgency operations in Assam, urged Dispur to move the Central Government and the Nagaland Government to rein in Naga militants and stop them from venturing into neighbouring states. They contend that Naga rebels are not only frequently disturbing peace in Assam but also in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. They want the governments to act because the ceasefire with the NSCN factions would remain a mockery if those venturing into the neighbouring states were not checked. Though the estimated number of NSCN cadres in designated camps is not known, six camps of the Isak-Muivah and four of the Khaplang factions are functional as of today, Telegraph reported.
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January - 23 
A 24-inch diameter gas pipeline was blown up by unidentified terrorists near the gas purification plant at Sui sub-District in Dera Bugti District on January 24, stated Daily Times. An explosive device was planted on the gas pipeline in Sui area whic
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A 24-inch diameter gas pipeline was blown up by unidentified terrorists near the gas purification plant at Sui sub-District in Dera Bugti District on January 24, stated Daily Times. An explosive device was planted on the gas pipeline in Sui area which, on explosion, destroyed it, suspending the gas supply in Bugti tribal area.
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January - 23 
A series of US drone strikes in North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 23 killed at least 13 terrorists, as tribesmen took to the streets to protest against the aerial campaign, reported Daily Times. The firs
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A series of US drone strikes in North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 23 killed at least 13 terrorists, as tribesmen took to the streets to protest against the aerial campaign, reported Daily Times. The first two attacks took place in Datta Khel area, killing seven militants. The third attack was in Mandokhel area where the drone fired two missiles on a motorcycle travelling in the same town, killing six terrorists.
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January - 23 
A soldier was injured and a school was destroyed when militants targeted different Government buildings in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency late on January 23. Militants fired at least 20 rockets from different directions at Fort Salop, Ba
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A soldier was injured and a school was destroyed when militants targeted different Government buildings in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency late on January 23. Militants fired at least 20 rockets from different directions at Fort Salop, Bara telephone exchange and offices of political administration. They said that at least three rockets landed in Fort Salop, injuring Frontier Corps personnel.
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January - 23 
A young boy was killed and two of his sisters sustained injuries when a mortar shell landed in their house in Chora area of Landikotal town in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) .
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A young boy was killed and two of his sisters sustained injuries when a mortar shell landed in their house in Chora area of Landikotal town in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) .
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January - 23 
At least three people were killed and four others injured on January 23 in an ambush on the vehicle of former Nazim, Pir Ameer Faisal, in Hangu town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Two motorcyclists opened indiscriminate fire on the vehic
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At least three people were killed and four others injured on January 23 in an ambush on the vehicle of former Nazim, Pir Ameer Faisal, in Hangu town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Two motorcyclists opened indiscriminate fire on the vehicle of Ameer Faisal as a result of which three people died, while four others suffered injuries. Later, the Police arrested a militant, identified as Ghani, wanted by the District Police in connection with several terrorist activities.
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January - 23 
Five people were injured in an explosion in Rakhni area of Barkhan District. A boy found an object and brought it to a restaurant, where it exploded, injuring five people, including the boy.
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Five people were injured in an explosion in Rakhni area of Barkhan District. A boy found an object and brought it to a restaurant, where it exploded, injuring five people, including the boy.
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January - 23 
Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) official, Sultan Amir Tarar aka Colonel Imam, was killed on January 23 in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for non-payment of a ransom worth Rs 4.5 million, states Daily Ti
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Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) official, Sultan Amir Tarar aka Colonel Imam, was killed on January 23 in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for non-payment of a ransom worth Rs 4.5 million, states Daily Times. Official sources have not yet confirmed the killing of Colonel Imam, but his family members have informed media that intelligence sources have conveyed to them the news of his death. Colonel Imam, considered as the godfather of the Afghan Taliban, was abducted along with a British journalist, Asad Qureshi, and former ISI and Pakistani Air Force official Khalid Khawaja when the trio was heading towards North Waziristan capital Miranshah. An outfit called Asian Tigers, relatively less known until the killing of Khalid Khawaja in 2010, later claimed responsibility for the abduction. They demanded the release of three Afghan Taliban leaders, Mullah Baradar, Maulvi Abdul Kabir and Mansoor Dadullah and demanded ransom for the release of Colonel Imam.
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January - 23 
Two people were killed in a land mine blast in Loti gas field area of Dera Bugti District on January 23, reported Daily Times. The victims were travelling in the area when their vehicle hit a land mine, which killed both of them on the spot.
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Two people were killed in a land mine blast in Loti gas field area of Dera Bugti District on January 23, reported Daily Times. The victims were travelling in the area when their vehicle hit a land mine, which killed both of them on the spot.
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January - 23 
Unidentified assailants blew up a section of a railway track near Nautal area of Nasirabad District. Unidentified assailants planted an explosive device on the track, which damaged a section of the track, suspending rail link with other parts of the
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Unidentified assailants blew up a section of a railway track near Nautal area of Nasirabad District. Unidentified assailants planted an explosive device on the track, which damaged a section of the track, suspending rail link with other parts of the country.
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January - 23 
After the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) official handed over to the Special Committee (for supervision, integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants), the Supreme Court (SC) gave final shape to its monitoring mechanism. A meeting of SC na
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After the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) official handed over to the Special Committee (for supervision, integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants), the Supreme Court (SC) gave final shape to its monitoring mechanism. A meeting of SC named members of the monitoring mechanism that comprises four representatives each from SC and its Secretariat and one from PLA combatants. Barsha Man Pun of the UCPN-M, Ram Sharan Mahat of Nepali Congress (NC), Ishwor Pokharel of Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Jitendra Dev of Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Democratic (MJF-D) will represent SC in the nine-member monitoring mechanism. Balananda Sharma of NC, Chandra Prakash Khanal of UCPN-M, Gopal Singh Bohara of CPN-UML and Mahesh B Karki of the Nepali Army will join the mechanism from the Secretariat. In addition, PLA commander Nanda Kishor Pun will represent the UCPN-M.
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January - 23 
An unknown armed group shot dead a cadre belonging to the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Bhojpura State Committee, identified as Rukshana Khatun (35), in Rautahat District January 23, reports Kantipuronline.
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An unknown armed group shot dead a cadre belonging to the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Bhojpura State Committee, identified as Rukshana Khatun (35), in Rautahat District January 23, reports Kantipuronline.
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January - 23 
chairman of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda claimed that the country would get a consensus Government under his party leadership within five days. “The chances of the Maoist-led consensus Government within five days are high. There is
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chairman of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda claimed that the country would get a consensus Government under his party leadership within five days. “The chances of the Maoist-led consensus Government within five days are high. There is sufficient ground for this,” the Maoist chief told media persons at a conference organised by Revolutionary Journalists’ Union in Hetauda.
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January - 23 
Police made public four operatives of a newly formed armed outfit, who were recently detained for their involvement in extortion. Of the detainees, Rahish Dhapali alias Abhyan Singh (25) of Nepalgunj-12 is the chairman of the Banke-Bardiya chapter of
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Police made public four operatives of a newly formed armed outfit, who were recently detained for their involvement in extortion. Of the detainees, Rahish Dhapali alias Abhyan Singh (25) of Nepalgunj-12 is the chairman of the Banke-Bardiya chapter of the Nepal Marxbadi Ganatantrik Yuba Tiger (NMGYT) and Kamalesh Chand alias Bikram Singh (27) is the Banke-Bardiya area secretary of the outfit from Holiya-9. The other two are identified as Sitasaran Barma (52) of Holiya-8 and Anantaram Sunar alias Rajesh (30) of Nepalgunj-13. According to Police sources it seized two pistols, bullets, three mobile phone sets, four SIM cards, pamphlets and donation receipts from them.
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January - 23 
The inauguration of the Upper Tamakoshi Hydro Electricity Project got postponed due to the protest threat by Dolakha wing of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on January 24, reports Himalayan Times. The Dolakha District committee o
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The inauguration of the Upper Tamakoshi Hydro Electricity Project got postponed due to the protest threat by Dolakha wing of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on January 24, reports Himalayan Times. The Dolakha District committee of UCPN-M had demanded that the organiser call off the programme in a press conference in Charikot, Dolakha. They had even threatened to obstruct the programe if the organiser went ahead with the programme. They alleged Government irregularities in organising the inauguration.
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January - 23 
De-mining groups recovered 113 APMs from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Madu, Marathamadu and Iranamadu areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 113 APMs from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Madu, Marathamadu and Iranamadu areas.
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January - 23 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Paleivadi, Arasapuram, Alampil and Kombavil areas in the North recovered two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG) and 18 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) on January 23.
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Paleivadi, Arasapuram, Alampil and Kombavil areas in the North recovered two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG) and 18 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs) on January 23.
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January - 24 
A powerful bomb planted by unidentified militants on a rail bridge exploded damaging a portion of the tracks and derailing a goods train in North Cachar Hills District on January 25, reports Times of India. Official sources said that the bomb, placed
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A powerful bomb planted by unidentified militants on a rail bridge exploded damaging a portion of the tracks and derailing a goods train in North Cachar Hills District on January 25, reports Times of India. Official sources said that the bomb, placed on Rail Bridge near Lower Haflong Bridge, exploded in the afternoon derailing the engine of a goods train which was on its way from Lumding to Silchar. There was, however, no report of any casualty or injuries, the sources said.
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January - 24 
An agreement between the Central Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) is likely to be signed later in 2011; highly placed sources said, quoted Assam Tribune on January 25. However, the official declined to c
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An agreement between the Central Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) is likely to be signed later in 2011; highly placed sources said, quoted Assam Tribune on January 25. However, the official declined to comment on the demand for unification of the Naga-inhabited areas spanning across the States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. The NSCN-IM proposed a federal relationship with the Indian Union with additional financial and legislative powers while the Central Government has offered financial package for socio-cultural development of Naga people. “If the recognition of the unique history and situation of Nagas is translated into a reality, the solution is not far off. While acknowledging the democracy of India, we can also assure that understanding the right of Naga to self determination will only strengthen India’s democracy,” the leaders of the NSCN-IM said.
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January - 24 
Dispur asserted that it would not be cowed down by ULFA’s threats and that counter-insurgency operations would continue, reports Telegraph. Dispur responded sternly to ULFA’s threat with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi saying, “Those killed were genuine U
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Dispur asserted that it would not be cowed down by ULFA’s threats and that counter-insurgency operations would continue, reports Telegraph. Dispur responded sternly to ULFA’s threat with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi saying, “Those killed were genuine ULFA cadres. Operations will continue as before along with the ongoing peace efforts. We will not remain silent if somebody tries to derail the ongoing peace process. Those opposed to the process are foreign agents”.
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January - 24 
During a combing operation, a bomb disposal squad defused the explosives weighing around 50 kilograms planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Barada village, 15 kilometres from Baragada in Ganjam District on Jan
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During a combing operation, a bomb disposal squad defused the explosives weighing around 50 kilograms planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Barada village, 15 kilometres from Baragada in Ganjam District on January 24. The Police also recovered three landmines and 25 detonators from the reported site, Superintendent of Police (Ganjam) Nitinjit Singh said.
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January - 24 
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir frontier, Baljit Singh said that troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) remained on high alert to foil any infiltration attempt by militants waiting near the border. About the exact number
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Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir frontier, Baljit Singh said that troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) remained on high alert to foil any infiltration attempt by militants waiting near the border. About the exact number of militants operating in the Kashmir valley, he said nothing can be said for sure. But there could be around 250 to 300, he said adding nobody has done exact head count.
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January - 24 
Panic gripped Sopore Township in Baramulla District following a brief exchange of fire between two militants and Police in the evening of January 24, officials said, according to Daily Excelsior. The shootout took place as two militants passing throu
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Panic gripped Sopore Township in Baramulla District following a brief exchange of fire between two militants and Police in the evening of January 24, officials said, according to Daily Excelsior. The shootout took place as two militants passing through Chanikhan area of the town, came across a Police patrol. The militants started firing indiscriminately, which was retaliated by the Police but none was injured in the incident.
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January - 24 
Police arrested a woman courier, Nighat Siddiqui (45), who was carrying INR 3 lakh for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, from the Eidgah area of Srinagar city. She was also carrying one leaf of LeT letter head at the time of the arrest.
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Police arrested a woman courier, Nighat Siddiqui (45), who was carrying INR 3 lakh for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, from the Eidgah area of Srinagar city. She was also carrying one leaf of LeT letter head at the time of the arrest.
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January - 24 
The East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) A.R. Mawthoh termed on January 24 that the reported infiltration of eight Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants into the State as a psychological ploy that would have no impact on
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The East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) A.R. Mawthoh termed on January 24 that the reported infiltration of eight Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants into the State as a psychological ploy that would have no impact on the Republic Day celebrations in the State, reports Sentinel. Mawthoh told, “We are not wary of anything because we have put all security measures in place. Our men are on routine patrol. We will even conduct raids in the suspected areas. The HNLC is now a spent force.”
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January - 24 
The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) ‘deputy commander-in-chief, Naga army’, clarified on January 24 that one “self style militant” Tokugha Zhimo was served the release order on November 5, 2010 from the “6th Brigade, Naga army” for his “irrepara
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The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) ‘deputy commander-in-chief, Naga army’, clarified on January 24 that one “self style militant” Tokugha Zhimo was served the release order on November 5, 2010 from the “6th Brigade, Naga army” for his “irreparable and disoriented conduct among his fellow National workers”, reports Nagaland Post. In a statement, FGN “Naga army” public relation officer Ruzhuse K. Perry said that Zhimo was discharged from the “National service” on December 8, 2010, for his continued misuse of power, financial embezzlement and anti-national activities. “’Major’ A.K. Yepthomi has been deputed as officiating commanding officer of the 6th brigade, Naga army FGN,” it said.
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January - 24 
The Union Home Ministry offered a 29-point counter proposal to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) which had earlier submitted a 32-point charter of demands, said the outfit’s ‘Minister for Religious affairs’ P. Mor on
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The Union Home Ministry offered a 29-point counter proposal to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) which had earlier submitted a 32-point charter of demands, said the outfit’s ‘Minister for Religious affairs’ P. Mor on January 24, reports Nagaland Post. The counter proposal included financial sops, facilities and accommodating the “Kilonsers” (Ministers) of the NSCN-IM as members of parliament and the “Tatars” (members) as ministers in the state. Mor, however, said that the proposal was never taken up for discussion by the NSCN (IM) apex decision making body - the Tatar Hoho (Parliament) as it would be tantamount to climbing down on the ceasefire agreement between the NSCN-IM and Government since the proposal was issued through the home ministry and not from the Prime Minister of India
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January - 24 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) claimed on January 24 that the two youths killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District were innocent villagers and not its cadres, reports Nagaland Post. ULFA’s ‘publicity in-charge’ Arunodoy Dohotiy
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) claimed on January 24 that the two youths killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District were innocent villagers and not its cadres, reports Nagaland Post. ULFA’s ‘publicity in-charge’ Arunodoy Dohotiya in an e-mail claimed that Arup Chowrak and Kanteswar Chetia were residents of Goriating village in the Makum Police Station area and were picked up by SFs while cycling back to the village. “The state Government is resorting to fake encounters to wipe out the indigenous Assamese and this will not be tolerated by us,” the e-mail warned, adding that the outfit would be forced to strike back if its patience was tested.
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January - 24 
Two senior woman squad leaders of the CPI-Maoists operating from Gumla in neighbouring Jharkhand were arrested during a joint raid by the West Bengal and Jharkhand Police at Kanksa town under Durgapur sub-division of Bardhaman District on January 24.
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Two senior woman squad leaders of the CPI-Maoists operating from Gumla in neighbouring Jharkhand were arrested during a joint raid by the West Bengal and Jharkhand Police at Kanksa town under Durgapur sub-division of Bardhaman District on January 24. According to the Police, Akanksha alias Sheela Didi alias Shanti Marandi and Pursala Murmu were charged under Section 18 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for their alleged involvement in triggering a landmine blast in August 2010 at Giridih in Jharkhand that killed five persons. Shanti is reported to have more than 10 cases of murder, arson and sedition pending against her in Jharkhand Police Stations.
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January - 24 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘Chairman’ R.K. Meghen alias Sanayaima was produced before the Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Guwahati for the fourth time on January 24 and the NIA Special Court remanded Meghen to
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘Chairman’ R.K. Meghen alias Sanayaima was produced before the Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Guwahati for the fourth time on January 24 and the NIA Special Court remanded Meghen to judicial custody for 14 days till February 7, 2011. Along with Meghen, five other arrested leaders of UNLF, Identified as Nongyai alias Joy, S. Ramesh, M. Landhoni and M. Ibohal who were charged as UNLF cadres and Dilip Nath of Guwahati, who was arrested on charge of providing shelter to UNLF cadres, were also produced before the NIA Special Court and the Court ordered them to appear before it on February 7.
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January - 24 
A large quantity of arms and ammunitions were seized from a Karachi bound truck on the National Highway in Sindh on January 24, reported Dawn. The truck belonged to the New Friends Goods Transport Company and was on its way to Karachi from Miramshah,
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A large quantity of arms and ammunitions were seized from a Karachi bound truck on the National Highway in Sindh on January 24, reported Dawn. The truck belonged to the New Friends Goods Transport Company and was on its way to Karachi from Miramshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The truck carrying crates of oranges was intercepted near Kotri Kabir town in Naushahro Feroze District in the province of Sindh. Four suicide jackets, 40 hand-grenades, two rocket-launchers along with 11 projectiles, three Kalashnikov rifles, 32 detonators, 10 fuses and a large quantity of drugs were recovered. Truck driver Ghazi, a resident of Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and cleaner Marzak, of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunhwa, were arrested and the truck was impounded.
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January - 24 
A suicide bomber struck at the Ghora Chowk in the Urdu Bazaar area of Lahore, the Provincial Capital of Punjab, killing at least 10 people, including a woman and three Policemen, and injured at least 85 others on January 25, reported Daily Times. The
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A suicide bomber struck at the Ghora Chowk in the Urdu Bazaar area of Lahore, the Provincial Capital of Punjab, killing at least 10 people, including a woman and three Policemen, and injured at least 85 others on January 25, reported Daily Times. The incident took place at the entrance point of a route for the passage of the procession regarding the annual chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and to provide entry to those who wanted to join the urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (RA).
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January - 24 
Anti-Terrorism Court will formally indict Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the self-confessed killer of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, on February 1 after Kohsar Police submitted their investigation report to the court on January 24, reports Daily Times. The tri
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Anti-Terrorism Court will formally indict Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the self-confessed killer of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, on February 1 after Kohsar Police submitted their investigation report to the court on January 24, reports Daily Times. The trial of the accused will be held in the jail owing to security reasons. In its investigation report, Police relied on the confessional statement of Qadri, who admitted to killing Taseer on January 4 after he was instigated by speeches of two prayer leaders in his locality of Muslim Town in Rawalpindi on December 31.
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January - 24 
At least 18 suspected militants were killed and 22 others were injured when gunship helicopters and fighter jets bombed militant hideouts in different parts of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 25, reported Expre
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At least 18 suspected militants were killed and 22 others were injured when gunship helicopters and fighter jets bombed militant hideouts in different parts of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 25, reported Express Tribune. Security Forces (SFs) attacked militant sanctuaries in different parts of Anbar, Baezai and Safi tehsils (revenue units). It was reported that 10 safe havens were destroyed in aerial assaults, fighter jets bombed militant hideouts in Safi and Beazai tehsil areas, while gunship helicopters were used in Anbar. Locals said at least three people, including a woman, were killed in Shamsha area of Safi tehsil.
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January - 24 
Militants destroyed a girls’ school in Landikotal town on January 24. About 39 Government-run schools have been targeted by militants in Khyber Agency during the last one year.
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Militants destroyed a girls’ school in Landikotal town on January 24. About 39 Government-run schools have been targeted by militants in Khyber Agency during the last one year.
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January - 24 
Mystery shrouded the death of Sultan Amir Tarar alias Colonel Imam, a former ISI official, amid conflicting reports about the cause, reports Dawn on January 24. According to some reports, he was shot dead by his kidnappers while some sources put down
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Mystery shrouded the death of Sultan Amir Tarar alias Colonel Imam, a former ISI official, amid conflicting reports about the cause, reports Dawn on January 24. According to some reports, he was shot dead by his kidnappers while some sources put down the death to a heart attack. Colonel Imam was seized by militants in March 2010 with another ex-spy and a British journalist in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Sources close to the Taliban said they too didn’t know how he had been killed. Taliban have gone into a huddle to discuss the situation arising out of the death of Colonel Imam. The incident has enraged local Taliban who want to know about his killers. Colonel Imam was considered to be the godfather of the Taliban movement in Afghanistan.
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January - 24 
Two workers of a local NGO, including a woman, were shot dead in Ghanja Dori area of Mastung District in Balochistan on January 25, according to Daily. According to official sources, unidentified assailants intercepted a vehicle of an NGO, Balochista
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Two workers of a local NGO, including a woman, were shot dead in Ghanja Dori area of Mastung District in Balochistan on January 25, according to Daily. According to official sources, unidentified assailants intercepted a vehicle of an NGO, Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP), and opened fire on the workers travelling in it, killing them on the spot. They victims were, identified as Umatull Raqeeb and driver Shahzaib.
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January - 24 
Five cadres belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha) were arrested after gunfight with Police at Jorgasa village under Atghoria sub-district of Pabna District on January 23, reports Daily Star. The arrest
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Five cadres belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha) were arrested after gunfight with Police at Jorgasa village under Atghoria sub-district of Pabna District on January 23, reports Daily Star. The arrested cadres were identified as Yusuf Ali, Saiful Islam, Chapu Sardar, Fazlul Islam and Moksed Biswas. Police recovered a rifle and three bullets from the incident site.
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January - 24 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four militants belonging to the Hizb-ut-Tawhid at Talaimari in Rajshahi District on January 24, reports Daily Star. RAB also seized 19 CDs, nine books and 40 leaflets of the outfit from them.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four militants belonging to the Hizb-ut-Tawhid at Talaimari in Rajshahi District on January 24, reports Daily Star. RAB also seized 19 CDs, nine books and 40 leaflets of the outfit from them.
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January - 24 
De-mining groups recovered 140 APMs, four anti tank mines, one 60-mm mortar bomb, three Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one hand grenade and 661 rounds of T-56 ammunition from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Periyathampanai, Madhu, Marathamadu, Gajabapura
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De-mining groups recovered 140 APMs, four anti tank mines, one 60-mm mortar bomb, three Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one hand grenade and 661 rounds of T-56 ammunition from Mahilankulam, Navatkulam, Periyathampanai, Madhu, Marathamadu, Gajabapura, Kokkuthuduwai, Shivanagar and Visuamadukulam areas.
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January - 24 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manthai, Thiruketheeswaram, Maligai, Monarawewa, Kokkuthuduwai, Visuamadu, Mankulam and Vellamullivaikkal areas in the North recovered 60 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one anti
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manthai, Thiruketheeswaram, Maligai, Monarawewa, Kokkuthuduwai, Visuamadu, Mankulam and Vellamullivaikkal areas in the North recovered 60 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one anti tank mine, one hand grenade, 166 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, one torpedo, ten claymore switches, seven claymore stands, one 81-mm mortar bomb and 4000 unidentified pellets on January 24.
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January - 24 
Troops in the East recovered ten 81-mm mortar bombs from Kiran area in Batticaloa District.
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Troops in the East recovered ten 81-mm mortar bombs from Kiran area in Batticaloa District.
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January - 25 
A black flag and some Maoist posters were found at the Loharkhandi Bridge near Bhanjanagar areas of Ganjam District, reports The Hindu. The Maoist posters were against the observation of Republic Day. The miscreants had urged the public to observe Re
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A black flag and some Maoist posters were found at the Loharkhandi Bridge near Bhanjanagar areas of Ganjam District, reports The Hindu. The Maoist posters were against the observation of Republic Day. The miscreants had urged the public to observe Republic Day (January 26) as black day.
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January - 25 
A close associate of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani arrested in connection with an alleged Hawala (illegal money transfer) racket was remanded in the custody of Delhi Police for 10 days on January 26, re
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A close associate of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani arrested in connection with an alleged Hawala (illegal money transfer) racket was remanded in the custody of Delhi Police for 10 days on January 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Ghulam Mohammed Bhat, against whom five cases, including running a Hawala racket, are already under investigation, was arrested on January 22 from a hospital in Srinagar, where he was allegedly feigning illness, Police sources said. INR 21 lakh was recovered from Bhat’s possession at the time of his arrest. Bhat was earlier arrested in 2008 in Udhampur District while returning to the Valley along with INR 55 lakh alleged Hawala money concealed in a gas cylinder.
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January - 25 
A Maoist, identified as Michael Kharia, was arrested from the Mokra forest in Gumla District on January 25, reports Samaylive.com. Getting a tip-off that Kharia was in the forest, a Police team surrounded the area and arrested him. Kharia was wanted
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A Maoist, identified as Michael Kharia, was arrested from the Mokra forest in Gumla District on January 25, reports Samaylive.com. Getting a tip-off that Kharia was in the forest, a Police team surrounded the area and arrested him. Kharia was wanted in Maoist related violence in the District. A pistol, nine round of bullets, Maoist literature and uniform tucked in a rucksack were recovered from him, SP, N K Singh, said.
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January - 25 
A retired school teacher, identified as Nargo Subhasundar (65), of Minjapanka village under Brahmanigaon Police Station limits was reportedly abducted and subsequently killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kandha
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A retired school teacher, identified as Nargo Subhasundar (65), of Minjapanka village under Brahmanigaon Police Station limits was reportedly abducted and subsequently killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kandhamal District on January 25. Deputy Inspector General of Police, R. K. Sharma said the dead ody was recovered by the personnel of Special Operation Group.
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January - 25 
A top Home Department official said on January 25 that the Assam Government’s talk of providing “safe passage” for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) rebels to facilitate peace talks will have no bearing in Meghalaya, reports Sentinel. The of
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A top Home Department official said on January 25 that the Assam Government’s talk of providing “safe passage” for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) rebels to facilitate peace talks will have no bearing in Meghalaya, reports Sentinel. The official’s statement came amid reports that most of the ULFA men belonging to the 109 battalion of the outfit are inclined towards the peace process. This battalion, led by Hira Sarania and others, has been using the Garo Hills stretch of the India-Bangladesh border as a transit route to Assam for violent activities. Director General of Police (DGP) S.B. Kakati said the ULFA was a banned organization, and that there was no question of giving any leeway to any of its members using the soil of Meghalaya.
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January - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided Kathor village in Munger District and set ablaze a thatched house in the night of January 25, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) S. B. Lande said, adding no one was injured in the incident. T
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided Kathor village in Munger District and set ablaze a thatched house in the night of January 25, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) S. B. Lande said, adding no one was injured in the incident. They later hoisted a black flag at the school under Dharhara Police Station, Lande added.
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January - 25 
Decomposed bodies of two ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) workers, suspected to have been killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were recovered from the outskirts of Pathari village in the Jhargram ar
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Decomposed bodies of two ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) workers, suspected to have been killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were recovered from the outskirts of Pathari village in the Jhargram area in West Midnapore District on January 26, reports The Hindu. One of the dead bodies was identified as that of Sheikh Mohammad Ali, and the other was of his acquaintance which is yet to be identified by the Police. Both of them had been abducted by the Maoists since January 15, Additional Superintendent of Police (Jhargram) Mukesh Kumar, said.
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January - 25 
Five Policemen left their camp in Narayanpur District to proceed on leave, but were abducted enroute by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the morning of January 25, Police said, according to Times of India. An unidentified ci
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Five Policemen left their camp in Narayanpur District to proceed on leave, but were abducted enroute by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the morning of January 25, Police said, according to Times of India. An unidentified civilian too was taken hostage. "The Policemen were travelling on a civilian passenger bus, unarmed and dressed in civilian clothes. A group of 30 Maoists stopped the bus and asked the people to disembark. Everybody was searched. It appears that the five policemen's identities were revealed and they were taken away," said Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Mayank Srivastava. He said it was not clear why the civilian too was abducted.
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January - 25 
In an attempt to curb Naxal Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] movement from spreading its wings in Tamil Nadu, the Police have 'adopted' 300 villages bordering the State and are providing them basic amenities to improve their lives, according to an unnamed
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In an attempt to curb Naxal Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] movement from spreading its wings in Tamil Nadu, the Police have 'adopted' 300 villages bordering the State and are providing them basic amenities to improve their lives, according to an unnamed top Police official. Speaking at a function at nearby Varushanadu after distributing welfare schemes to tribals, Director General of Police (DGP) Letika Saran said the villages would be adopted in phases. Enhanced basic amenities would be provided to 300 villages in the first phase of a total of 471 identified villages. Villagers were being given milch animals, ration cards and blankets in the hope it would help them improve their standard of living, she said. The DGP also expressed confidence that the scheme would thwart any attempt by LWE to again intrude the territory after a failed effort to set up an arms training camp at Murugamalai in 2007.
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January - 25 
On January 25 that the Meghalaya State Police is contemplating to take departmental action against the Constable Savio Marak who joined Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) after deserting the Force. Director General of Police (DGP) S.B. Kakati said
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On January 25 that the Meghalaya State Police is contemplating to take departmental action against the Constable Savio Marak who joined Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) after deserting the Force. Director General of Police (DGP) S.B. Kakati said that Savio's services would be terminated and departmental inquiry would be initiated "if he has joined the nascent militant outfit." Meanwhile, Intelligence sources confirmed that the Policeman joined the outfit to take revenge against the Rabhas following the recent Garo-Rabhas clashes along the Assam Meghalaya border.
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January - 25 
Police bomb squad recovered a hand grenade at Khurai Lamlong Bazar in Imphal East District.
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Police bomb squad recovered a hand grenade at Khurai Lamlong Bazar in Imphal East District.
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January - 25 
Police recovered one of the two INSAS rifles along with a magazine and 17 rounds of ammunition taken away by Constable Savio Marak, who went missing after deserting the Mendipathar Police camp set up to defuse the tension in the border during the Gar
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Police recovered one of the two INSAS rifles along with a magazine and 17 rounds of ammunition taken away by Constable Savio Marak, who went missing after deserting the Mendipathar Police camp set up to defuse the tension in the border during the Garo-Rabha clash from a villager at Thaba Danengeni in East Garo Hills District on January 25.
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January - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants, identified as Rilang Dohling alias Rilang of Sohra Khliehshnong and Maianbor Tongseng alias Batskhem of Lapalang village near Pynursla, with arms and ammunit
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants, identified as Rilang Dohling alias Rilang of Sohra Khliehshnong and Maianbor Tongseng alias Batskhem of Lapalang village near Pynursla, with arms and ammunition on January 25 at Mooralong, Ladthadlaboh, Jowai in Jaintia Hills District. Police also seized two AK-47 rifles, 85 rounds of ammunition and four magazines from their possession.
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January - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Khumanlambam Gandhi (45) and K. Bungo (31) both hailing from Nongren, at Nongren, under Lamlai Police Station
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Khumanlambam Gandhi (45) and K. Bungo (31) both hailing from Nongren, at Nongren, under Lamlai Police Station of Ukhrul District on January 25. These militants are on the wanted list of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), for their involvement in numerous bombing incidents in the state including the planting of a car filled with explosives inside the Governors’ Bungalow of Manipur in 2010.
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January - 25 
Several passengers suffered bullet injuries when a Manipur bound inter State bus coming from Guwahati and heading towards Imphal was attacked by cadres of Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) on January 25 at Deopani, under Golagat Police Station
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Several passengers suffered bullet injuries when a Manipur bound inter State bus coming from Guwahati and heading towards Imphal was attacked by cadres of Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) on January 25 at Deopani, under Golagat Police Station of Karbi Anglong District, reports Imphal Free Press. Five passengers, including the driver, identified as one Inao, a woman and a minor boy, identified as David Mate, were injured. One among them, Jisai Masai (12), is reported to be critical.
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January - 25 
SFs arrested five militants belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Yairipok Yambem area on January 25, reports Sangai Express. One pistol with magazine and seven live rounds of 9-mm bullets recovered from them.
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SFs arrested five militants belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Yairipok Yambem area on January 25, reports Sangai Express. One pistol with magazine and seven live rounds of 9-mm bullets recovered from them.
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January - 25 
SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Nongthonbam Santosh (21) from Yorbung Khunou under Lamlai Police station, Imphal East District.
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SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Nongthonbam Santosh (21) from Yorbung Khunou under Lamlai Police station, Imphal East District.
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January - 25 
the NSCN-IM on January 25 criticized the “unprovoked action” of the Assam Rifles (13th Battalion) who raided and ransacked the house of Chakhesang Central Administrative Officer, Venehu Vese at Pfutsero town in Phek District on January 18, 2011 in de
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the NSCN-IM on January 25 criticized the “unprovoked action” of the Assam Rifles (13th Battalion) who raided and ransacked the house of Chakhesang Central Administrative Officer, Venehu Vese at Pfutsero town in Phek District on January 18, 2011 in deliberate violation of the cease-fire ground rules. The NSCN-IM said it would not hesitate to respond in a befitting manner as deemed necessary by its Government if the Assam Rifles continued with their present trend. Meanwhile, the Assam Rifles said the cadres were apprehended while they had gone to collect “tax” in Pfütsuro town.
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January - 25 
Three drivers, identified as one Longjam Arun (43), Thokchom Jiten (34), and Moirangthem suresh alias Nanao (19), all residents of Sekmai, who were abducted by KLPT on January 16, 2011 in connection with INR 50 lakhs demand were released on January 2
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Three drivers, identified as one Longjam Arun (43), Thokchom Jiten (34), and Moirangthem suresh alias Nanao (19), all residents of Sekmai, who were abducted by KLPT on January 16, 2011 in connection with INR 50 lakhs demand were released on January 25 at Deopani area of Karbi Anglong.
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January - 25 
Three militants belonging to Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Asom (MULTA), identified as Sabu Ali, Hashmat Ali and Hashimuddin Ali, were arrested by the Security Forces in the Malipara areas of Kamrup District, reports Sentinel. The SFs also recov
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Three militants belonging to Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Asom (MULTA), identified as Sabu Ali, Hashmat Ali and Hashimuddin Ali, were arrested by the Security Forces in the Malipara areas of Kamrup District, reports Sentinel. The SFs also recovered one 7.62 pistol, a rifle and nine live cartridges from the militants. Similarly, an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing more than two kilograms was also recovered near a bridge at Parakuchi.
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January - 25 
Two persons, suspected to be Maoist sympathisers, were arrested from Jareikela under Bisra Police Station in Sundargarh District, the Police said, reports IBNLive. Hemanta Gope and Manoj Lakra were travelling in a bus from Rourkela to Jareikela when
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Two persons, suspected to be Maoist sympathisers, were arrested from Jareikela under Bisra Police Station in Sundargarh District, the Police said, reports IBNLive. Hemanta Gope and Manoj Lakra were travelling in a bus from Rourkela to Jareikela when the Police stopped the bus, checked the passengers and their luggage and arrested them, sources said.
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January - 25 
Unidentified militants triggered a blast to blow up a portion of the railway track in Lumding-Badarpur metre gauge section in Dima Hasao District derailing several bogies of a goods train.
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Unidentified militants triggered a blast to blow up a portion of the railway track in Lumding-Badarpur metre gauge section in Dima Hasao District derailing several bogies of a goods train.
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January - 25 
A security guard of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Senator Zahid Khan was killed and his brother injured when some people attacked the leader’s hujra (guest house) in Odigram area of Lower Dir District, on January 25 states Dawn. Police said gunme
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A security guard of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Senator Zahid Khan was killed and his brother injured when some people attacked the leader’s hujra (guest house) in Odigram area of Lower Dir District, on January 25 states Dawn. Police said gunmen stormed the hujra and opened fire on people sitting there. However, the assailants escaped after the attack.
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January - 25 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on January 26 claimed responsibility for bomb explosions that occurred in Karachi (Sindh) and Lahore (Punjab) on January 25 and said the blasts were aimed at killing Security Forces (SFs) because they serve the Un
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on January 26 claimed responsibility for bomb explosions that occurred in Karachi (Sindh) and Lahore (Punjab) on January 25 and said the blasts were aimed at killing Security Forces (SFs) because they serve the United States (US) interests, reports Dawn. “The SFs will face attacks as they protected US interests in Pakistan. The state of lawlessness is so bad that President Asif Ali Zardari has obtained the services of US-based notorious security agency Black Water,” TTP spokesman Azam Tariq said while calling from an undisclosed location.
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January - 25 
Three Policemen were killed and several others injured in a bomb attack in Karachi, the Provincial Capital of Sindh, on January 25. The victims were in a police van, which was travelling on the main National Highway, when a motorcycle they were passi
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Three Policemen were killed and several others injured in a bomb attack in Karachi, the Provincial Capital of Sindh, on January 25. The victims were in a police van, which was travelling on the main National Highway, when a motorcycle they were passing by exploded causing the fatalities. The victims of the blast – Constable Kamran Qureshi, Mushtaq and Imran – were called from the Razaqabad Police Training Centre to augment Police contingents on the day. The bike was packed with explosives and blew up when the Police van was passing by it.
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January - 25 
United States (US) President Barack Obama adhering to his plan to begin drawdown of some American troops from Afghanistan in 2011 said on January 25 that al Qaeda havens along Pakistan-Afghanistan border are shrinking and fewer Afghans live under the
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United States (US) President Barack Obama adhering to his plan to begin drawdown of some American troops from Afghanistan in 2011 said on January 25 that al Qaeda havens along Pakistan-Afghanistan border are shrinking and fewer Afghans live under the Taliban control, after yearlong anti-terrorist operations, stated Daily Times. “Their leaders and operatives are being removed from the battlefield. Their safe havens are shrinking,” Obama said of al Qaeda in Pakistan. He renewed his pledge to start withdrawing some of the nearly 100,000 US troops from Afghanistan in July 2011 and that NATO led forces would begin to hand over security duties to Afghan forces.
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January - 25 
A top parliamentary panel in Nepal on January 25 approved key changes in the rules for electing a Prime Minister (PM) that would make it mandatory to vote for a new leader in the House poll, amid a deadlock that has left the country without a Governm
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A top parliamentary panel in Nepal on January 25 approved key changes in the rules for electing a Prime Minister (PM) that would make it mandatory to vote for a new leader in the House poll, amid a deadlock that has left the country without a Government for nearly seven months, Times of India reports. The five-member parliamentary committee headed by Ek Raj Bhandari recommended making it mandatory to vote in a multi-cornered Prime Ministerial poll in the House. Under the recommendations, lawmakers will not be allowed to abstain, attendance will be mandatory, and the Parliamentary speaker will be able to disqualify candidates after three failed rounds of voting. It has proposed termination of the election process if the House fails to elect a PM in the third round of polls. "We have proposed drastic changes to the laws in practice for electing a prime minister. The new provision suggests compulsory voting in favour of one candidate if there are more than one candidates," said Bhandari.
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January - 25 
Cadres belonging to the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist abducted six activists of both Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on January 25 in Udayapur District, reports Himalayan Times. According
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Cadres belonging to the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist abducted six activists of both Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on January 25 in Udayapur District, reports Himalayan Times. According to reports, UCPN-M cadres abducted NC activist Dik Bahadur Thapa (45), CPN-UML Lafa village committee chairman Kamal Rai (28), CPN-UML activists Parsuram Thapa (30), Kesar Rai(16), Karna Bahadur Rai (25) and his father Chunuklal Rai. The abduction followed the beating of Dhan Bahadaur Rai at the wedding ceremony of Ram Bahadur Rai, a local.
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January - 25 
At least 15 people were injured in a clash between Hijb-ut-Tawhid cadres and local worshippers while the devotees from different mosques brought out the procession against Hijbut cadres at Uzirpur sub-district town of Barisal District on January 25,
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At least 15 people were injured in a clash between Hijb-ut-Tawhid cadres and local worshippers while the devotees from different mosques brought out the procession against Hijbut cadres at Uzirpur sub-district town of Barisal District on January 25, reports Daily Star. A case was filed with Uzirpur Police Station on January 26 against 21 Hijb-ut-Tawhid militants on charge of attacking musullis in a procession.
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January - 26 
A 40 kilograms cylinder bomb, four landmines and other explosives were recovered by the SFs in Chatra District on January 27, reports IANS. The bomb was planted on the roadside to target vehicles of the SFs, while the landmines, 90 meter wire, and fo
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A 40 kilograms cylinder bomb, four landmines and other explosives were recovered by the SFs in Chatra District on January 27, reports IANS. The bomb was planted on the roadside to target vehicles of the SFs, while the landmines, 90 meter wire, and four detonators were found during an anti-Maoist operation of the State Police and CRPF in Kothari forest under Lawalong Police Station.
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January - 26 
A powerful improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered by Police under a road culvert near Orang National Park in Sonitpur District on January 26.
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A powerful improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered by Police under a road culvert near Orang National Park in Sonitpur District on January 26.
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January - 26 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a village sarpanch (president/ head of gram panchayat, the village level local self-government institution), identified as Shivji Singh alias Shivchandra Prasad Singh, at Jihu
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a village sarpanch (president/ head of gram panchayat, the village level local self-government institution), identified as Shivji Singh alias Shivchandra Prasad Singh, at Jihuli panchayat under Patahi block in East Champaran District on January 26. A group of six Maoists raided the farm house of Shivji Singh in the night and sprayed bullets killing him on the spot. The Maoists also assaulted Singh’s nephew and others who were present on the spot, sources said.
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January - 26 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a middle school at Chadara village in Palamau District on January 26. About 50 to 60 cadres reached the village in the early hours of the day and blew up the school using dynamite. No
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a middle school at Chadara village in Palamau District on January 26. About 50 to 60 cadres reached the village in the early hours of the day and blew up the school using dynamite. No one was in the school when the explosion took place, Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup T. Mathew said.
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January - 26 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for utilizing present conducive atmosphere of dialogue in a positive manner to address political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically. "The institution of Interlocutors created by the Union Government to initiat
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for utilizing present conducive atmosphere of dialogue in a positive manner to address political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically. "The institution of Interlocutors created by the Union Government to initiate interaction with all shades of opinion should be utilized earnestly to find out solution to the issues", he said and appealed the separatists to rise to the occasion and play their role in bringing about peace and tranquillity in the State. "I hope that you will become the part of dialogue and contribute for better future of the State)”, he told the separatists.
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January - 26 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hailing from Jharkhand were arrested in the Lanka area in Varanasi District on January 26. Acting on a tip-off, the Police arrested the five Maoists identified as Nagendra Singh Yadav, K
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hailing from Jharkhand were arrested in the Lanka area in Varanasi District on January 26. Acting on a tip-off, the Police arrested the five Maoists identified as Nagendra Singh Yadav, Kamlesh Majhi and Rakesh Gupta of Palamau and Mahendra Prajapati and Ajit Kumar Singh of Latehar District, involved in Maoist propaganda, mostly through mobile phones. Several cases are pending against them in Bihar and Jharkhand, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vijay Bhushan said. A sports utility vehicle was also recovered from them.
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January - 26 
In Latehar, Maoists hoisted a black flag on the terrace of a school and stuck a poster with anti-government slogans and threats. The school children did not hoist the national flag following the Maoist threat. Teachers also said that they did not wan
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In Latehar, Maoists hoisted a black flag on the terrace of a school and stuck a poster with anti-government slogans and threats. The school children did not hoist the national flag following the Maoist threat. Teachers also said that they did not want to take the risk by hoisting the national flag.
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January - 26 
Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, on January 26 said that India is looking forward to receiving the Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi for talks in the next couple of months and is serious about dialogues but wants Pakistan to tak
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Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, on January 26 said that India is looking forward to receiving the Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi for talks in the next couple of months and is serious about dialogues but wants Pakistan to take action against perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks ( November 26, 2008 also known as 26/11). Rao added that though no breakthrough was expected during the high-level meeting, it would nevertheless serve as a strong base to move ahead to establish a good relationship.
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January - 26 
Jharkhand Governor M.O.H. Farook said on Republic Day that the State Government has launched a multi-pronged strategy to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE). “The Jharkhand Government has a multi-pronged strategy comprising security measures, developmen
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Jharkhand Governor M.O.H. Farook said on Republic Day that the State Government has launched a multi-pronged strategy to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE). “The Jharkhand Government has a multi-pronged strategy comprising security measures, developmental action, political initiatives and perception management to tackle the menace.” He appealed to the Maoists to shun the path of violence, join the mainstream and contribute to the State's development.
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January - 26 
Maoists, who had called for a boycott of Republic Day celebrations, hoisted black flags in several Districts in the State on January 26. The Maoists unfurled black flags on school premises in a number of villages of Sitamarhi, Gaya, Lakhisarai and Mu
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Maoists, who had called for a boycott of Republic Day celebrations, hoisted black flags in several Districts in the State on January 26. The Maoists unfurled black flags on school premises in a number of villages of Sitamarhi, Gaya, Lakhisarai and Muzaffarpur Districts, officials said. The Maoists hoisted black flags at schools at Morsand under Runnisyedpur block, at Lulha Dumra and Chandauli panchayats (village level local self-government institution) under Belsand block (administrative division) in Sitamarhi district and Jinaura, Bhalui, Manpur, Bataspur and Basuachak villages under Chanan Police Station area in Lakhisarai District, sources said. The Maoists also unfurled black flags at more than two dozen places under Sherghati block in Gaya District in protest against the Republic Day celebrations, the sources added.
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January - 26 
On January 26, a major controversy erupted in East Garo Hills District as the villagers went for a general strike in front of a Police Station in Williamnagar town over the killing of a 50-year-old man, claimed to be a cadre of the Garo National Libe
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On January 26, a major controversy erupted in East Garo Hills District as the villagers went for a general strike in front of a Police Station in Williamnagar town over the killing of a 50-year-old man, claimed to be a cadre of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) by the Special Operation Team (SOT) of the Security Forces (SFs), reports Shillong Time. The SOT Police commandos raided Rongrekgre village, 10 Kilometers from across the Simsang river, during the early morning hours and shot dead one person and arrested four others claiming them to be members of the GNLA, said the Police sources.
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January - 26 
On the Republic day [January 26] celebration, the District Collector Rajesh Pravakar Patil handed over the cheque of INR 300, 000 each to the family members of Lokanath Mandia Sahoo of Gadaba village, Hari Sahukar of Katulpeta village under Bandhugan
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On the Republic day [January 26] celebration, the District Collector Rajesh Pravakar Patil handed over the cheque of INR 300, 000 each to the family members of Lokanath Mandia Sahoo of Gadaba village, Hari Sahukar of Katulpeta village under Bandhugan Block (administrative division), B. Biswanath of Balipeta village, and Kumudini Sunabudi of Manpadi village under Narayanpatna Block in Koraput District, reports Orissadiary.com. The Central Government had sanctioned INR 300, 000 each to the family of five persons killed by the Maoists.
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January - 26 
The general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will be held in Tezpur in the first week of February, 2011 which will finalize the outfit’s stand on the proposed peace talks with the Government, said a top leader of ULFA.
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The general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will be held in Tezpur in the first week of February, 2011 which will finalize the outfit’s stand on the proposed peace talks with the Government, said a top leader of ULFA.
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January - 26 
Militants blew up Musa Neeka Public School in South Waziristan late in the night of January 26.
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Militants blew up Musa Neeka Public School in South Waziristan late in the night of January 26.
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January - 26 
Unidentified militants blew up a bridge on the National Highway between Sui sub-District of Dera Bugti District and Jaffarabad District on January 26, reported Daily Times. The militants had placed explosives under the bridge, which, on explosion, de
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Unidentified militants blew up a bridge on the National Highway between Sui sub-District of Dera Bugti District and Jaffarabad District on January 26, reported Daily Times. The militants had placed explosives under the bridge, which, on explosion, destroyed the bridge completely and suspended traffic.
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January - 26 
De-mining groups recovered 29 APMs, two hand grenades and one RPG from Periyathampanai, Maruthamadu, Iranamadu and Shivanagar areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 29 APMs, two hand grenades and one RPG from Periyathampanai, Maruthamadu, Iranamadu and Shivanagar areas.
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January - 26 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kopai North, Kaithadi, Chava, Sarasalei, Nagarilluppaikulam, Manthai, Thirukethishvaram, Maligai, Mahilankulam, Madhu, Monarawewa, Kokkuthuduvai, Mullaittivu and Puthukkuddiy
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kopai North, Kaithadi, Chava, Sarasalei, Nagarilluppaikulam, Manthai, Thirukethishvaram, Maligai, Mahilankulam, Madhu, Monarawewa, Kokkuthuduvai, Mullaittivu and Puthukkuddiyiruppu areas in the North recovered two T-81 Arul bombs, one 152-mm mortar bomb, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one 122-mm mortar bomb, one claymore mine, two electric detonators, 103 Anti Personnel Minesn(APMs), one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) and two hand grenades on January 26.
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January - 27 
11 Naga militants laid down their arms to the state Police Chief at Leimakhong military headquarters in Imphal on January 27, reports Shillong Times. The militants - five each from National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Na
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11 Naga militants laid down their arms to the state Police Chief at Leimakhong military headquarters in Imphal on January 27, reports Shillong Times. The militants - five each from National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) and one ' lieutenant' of People Safeguard Group (PSG) - surrendered before the Police and Security Forces (SFs). Official sources said the homecoming was facilitated by Assam Rifles (5th and 11th Battalion) under 59 Mountain Brigade. ''The paradigm shift in the aspiration of erstwhile insurgents and their desire to join the national mainstream were visible in the initiative,'' Army sources said.
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January - 27 
A senior Congress leader and President of the Karbi Juthang Chingthur Amei (KJCA), Mohen Ingti, was shot dead allegedly by the Karbi militant outfit, Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tiger (KPLT), on January 27, reports Nagaland Post. According to a Televi
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A senior Congress leader and President of the Karbi Juthang Chingthur Amei (KJCA), Mohen Ingti, was shot dead allegedly by the Karbi militant outfit, Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tiger (KPLT), on January 27, reports Nagaland Post. According to a Television channel report, the KLPT has mentioned that Mohen Ingti was shot dead for not heeding to the outfit’s command.
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January - 27 
A trooper of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Bhoop Singh, was killed in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Rajnandgaon District on January 28. The Maoists opened fire on a joint party of the District Police, the Chhattisg
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A trooper of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Bhoop Singh, was killed in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Rajnandgaon District on January 28. The Maoists opened fire on a joint party of the District Police, the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and the ITBP near Khunera in the Ambagad Police limits, Inspector-General of Police R.K. Vij said. The ITBP personnel retaliated and the exchange of fire lasted over an hour, Vij said. No other casualty was reported.
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January - 27 
A village sarpanch (president/ head of gram panchayat, the village level local self-government institution), identified as Srikant Samant, of Chandiposh in Sundergarh District was arrested for supplying explosives to Communist Party of India-Maoist (
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A village sarpanch (president/ head of gram panchayat, the village level local self-government institution), identified as Srikant Samant, of Chandiposh in Sundergarh District was arrested for supplying explosives to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 27. Samant was arrested after Police recovered a huge catch of explosives including gelatine sticks, detonators and fuse wires from Chandiposh panchayat building, Superintendent of Police Diptesh Patnaik told IANS.
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January - 27 
An aide of medical in-charge United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Khomdram Bunta Singh alias Roshan (40), was arrested along with one .38 pistol marked as B05675 and a magazine loaded with seven live rounds of bullet from Tendongya
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An aide of medical in-charge United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Khomdram Bunta Singh alias Roshan (40), was arrested along with one .38 pistol marked as B05675 and a magazine loaded with seven live rounds of bullet from Tendongyang bus shed along the NH-39 under Sekmai Police station on January 24, reports Nagaland Post. Police on January 27 said that the cadre was an assistant of the 'self style' medical in-charge ‘major’ Achouba of UNLF.
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January - 27 
Army Chief General V K Singh describing the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir said though the scenario has improved, there was no question of withdrawing Army troops from there, reports Daily Excelsior. "The day the 42 terror camps o
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Army Chief General V K Singh describing the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir said though the scenario has improved, there was no question of withdrawing Army troops from there, reports Daily Excelsior. "The day the 42 terror camps on the other side are wound up and Pakistan stops its proxy war that would be the time to withdraw. At the moment, we don’t think there is a need for troop reductions," the Army chief said in an interview with Headlines Today on January 27. "There should be reduction in Central Paramilitary Forces to reduce the visibility factor," he added. Pointing out that it was impossible for terror camps to function without the support of elements in Pakistan, Singh said it was in India’s diplomatic interest that a dialogue process with Pakistan was kept active. "If fundamentalists gain power in Pakistan, it is bad for both countries," he further said. On the achievements of the Army in the State, Singh said, "Militarily, we have achieved a great deal. Rural areas didn’t erupt" during the stone-pelting protests in the urban areas.”
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January - 27 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, voluntarily surrendered before the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Tafseer Iqbal in Koyyuru Mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on Jan
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, voluntarily surrendered before the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Tafseer Iqbal in Koyyuru Mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on January 27. The Police are yet to reveal the identity of the surrendered Maoists. The Maoists were involved in offences like setting ablaze of a bus, road blocking, as well as giving shelter to the Maoists for the past severalyears.
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January - 27 
India on January 27 accused Pakistan of not doing enough to check the terrorism, according to Times of India. Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao said there were elements in Pakistan who believed in violence and were allowing terror to grow further. "I am
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India on January 27 accused Pakistan of not doing enough to check the terrorism, according to Times of India. Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao said there were elements in Pakistan who believed in violence and were allowing terror to grow further. "I am sure people of Pakistan want peace. But there are some groups and people who think violence is the way. There are elements in the state of Pakistan who have not done anything (to tackle terror). In fact they have allowed it to grow," she told a group of visiting Afghan journalists. "Pakistan has created the Frankenstein. They will have to deal with it. The sickness is there. They have to cure it. They have to root out this evil," she added. She said India was not blaming Pakistan without any reason. "People shouldn't think that we are attacking Pakistan. The Mumbai attack is an evidence. The terrorists who attacked Mumbai in 2008 were from Pakistan. Kasab, the lone surviving gunman in the attack, is a Pakistani," she said.
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January - 27 
Meghalaya State Government on January 28 ordered two separate inquiries into the incident of killing of Washing N. Marak in an alleged fake encounter on January 26 and its consequences in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Tim
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Meghalaya State Government on January 28 ordered two separate inquiries into the incident of killing of Washing N. Marak in an alleged fake encounter on January 26 and its consequences in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Times. While a magisterial probe was ordered to verify the allegations of fake encounter, another high-level inquiry will find out the causes which led to gathering of a mob against the Police at Williamnagar on January 27.
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January - 27 
Naga Army, the military wing of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), refuted the news report that their cadres surrendered to the Security Forces (SFs) in Imphal on January 27. Naga Army Public Relations Officer ‘Colonel’
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Naga Army, the military wing of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), refuted the news report that their cadres surrendered to the Security Forces (SFs) in Imphal on January 27. Naga Army Public Relations Officer ‘Colonel’ Levi Zimik said it has inquired all its units based in Manipur and reported that there was no such case of desertion from any camp and that the names mentioned in the paper were unfamiliar to its ‘army’ records.
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January - 27 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) failed to produce Swami Aseemanand before the Panchkula District court on January 27 in connection with Samjhauta blast case (February 17, 2007), reported Daily Times. NIA officials moved an application before the
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) failed to produce Swami Aseemanand before the Panchkula District court on January 27 in connection with Samjhauta blast case (February 17, 2007), reported Daily Times. NIA officials moved an application before the court stating that at present Aseemanand was in the custody of Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which was probing the Ajmer Dargah blast case (October 11, 2007). They informed the court that ATS had got Aseemanand's Police remand till February 5, therefore they will be able to produce him only after that date. Later, the court deferred the hearing till February 8.
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January - 27 
Pakistan Rangers on January 27 fired upon a bullet proof vehicle of the Border Security Force (BSF) at forward village of Khwara in Samba sector, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing was immediately retaliated by the BSF troopers. There were no casual
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Pakistan Rangers on January 27 fired upon a bullet proof vehicle of the Border Security Force (BSF) at forward village of Khwara in Samba sector, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing was immediately retaliated by the BSF troopers. There were no casualties on the BSF side during the firing though a couple of bullets directly hit the vehicle.
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January - 27 
Police arrested a self-styled ‘financial commander’ and coordinator of HM, identified as Ali Mohammad Naik, on Sathoora road near Tral in Pulwama District. He said INR one lakh hawala (illegal money transfer) money, a Chinese grenade, a stamp of HM a
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Police arrested a self-styled ‘financial commander’ and coordinator of HM, identified as Ali Mohammad Naik, on Sathoora road near Tral in Pulwama District. He said INR one lakh hawala (illegal money transfer) money, a Chinese grenade, a stamp of HM and some receipts of distributed money were recovered from his possession at the time of the arrest. Naik was coordinating different assignments of different modules of the outfit as well as providing financial and logistic support to the cadres for the past two years. He was arrested following a tip off that he was distributing money to sympathizers of HM in Tral area.
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January - 27 
Police detained three teenaged boys, who wanted to join militancy, in Kulgam District but let them off after counseling in view of their young age. "Police rescued three boys from joining militancy in village Kujar of Yaripora area of Kulgam District
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Police detained three teenaged boys, who wanted to join militancy, in Kulgam District but let them off after counseling in view of their young age. "Police rescued three boys from joining militancy in village Kujar of Yaripora area of Kulgam District and after counseling, handed them over to their parents," an unnamed Police spokesman said. The boys -- identified as Adil Hussain Baba, Adil Ahmad Dar and Asif Ahmad Ganaie -- are students of ninth and 10th classes. They had approached a former militant for joining militancy but the militant, who had surrendered, refused to help them, the spokesman added
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January - 27 
Police on January 27 recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from Rattu Pani and Pallni areas of Marmat in Doda District on the disclosures of arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Jameel Ahmed alias Naseer Qureshi, Daily Exc
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Police on January 27 recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from Rattu Pani and Pallni areas of Marmat in Doda District on the disclosures of arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Jameel Ahmed alias Naseer Qureshi, Daily Excelsior reported. Recoveries included four wireless sets, one Chinese pistol with two magazines and 13 rounds, three bayonets of AK rifles and one Chinese grenade.
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January - 27 
A Levis personnel, Mohammad Jan, was killed by a mortar shell in Sagi Bala area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency.
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A Levis personnel, Mohammad Jan, was killed by a mortar shell in Sagi Bala area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency.
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January - 27 
A suicide bomber blew himself up in Khar in Bajaur Agency when he was challenged by law enforcement personnel. The suicide bomber had sneaked into Khar from Sara Meena area. When Security Force personnel surrounded him, he detonated the explosives st
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A suicide bomber blew himself up in Khar in Bajaur Agency when he was challenged by law enforcement personnel. The suicide bomber had sneaked into Khar from Sara Meena area. When Security Force personnel surrounded him, he detonated the explosives strapped to his body. However, no other casualty was reported.
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January - 27 
An activist of the Muhajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) was shot dead in Jutt Line within the limits of Brigade Police station in Karachi on January 27, reports Daily Times. The Asif Hussain was sitting outside a repairing shop situated at Jutt Line
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An activist of the Muhajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) was shot dead in Jutt Line within the limits of Brigade Police station in Karachi on January 27, reports Daily Times. The Asif Hussain was sitting outside a repairing shop situated at Jutt Line near Siddique Akbar Mosque, when two unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him.
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January - 27 
An al Qaeda leader, Ustadh Ahmad Farooq, in Pakistan on January 27 said the terror network is losing territory and fighters amid a United States (US) drone strike campaign, reported Daily Times quoting an audio message monitored by a US organisation
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An al Qaeda leader, Ustadh Ahmad Farooq, in Pakistan on January 27 said the terror network is losing territory and fighters amid a United States (US) drone strike campaign, reported Daily Times quoting an audio message monitored by a US organisation that tracks militant propaganda. The US-based SITE Intelligence group, which tracks militant websites and other media, described Farooq as al Qaeda’s head of media and preaching in Pakistan. The recording was released by Al-Sahab, al Qaeda’s media arm. Speaking about the challenges facing al Qaeda Farooq in a speech said, “There were many areas where we once had freedom, but now they have been lost,” he said, adding, “We are the ones that are losing people, we are the ones facing shortages of resources. Our land is shrinking and drones are flying in the sky.”
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January - 27 
At least 11 terrorists, including one suicide bomber, were killed on January 27 in separate incidents in the Tribal Areas bordering Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. In one incident, Pakistani troops and helicopter gunships killed 10 terrorists in a
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At least 11 terrorists, including one suicide bomber, were killed on January 27 in separate incidents in the Tribal Areas bordering Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. In one incident, Pakistani troops and helicopter gunships killed 10 terrorists in a raid on their hideouts in Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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January - 27 
In Mohmand Agency, six people, including three women and two children, were killed in Swezai area of Pandyali tehsil (revenue unit) when stray shells hit their houses.
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In Mohmand Agency, six people, including three women and two children, were killed in Swezai area of Pandyali tehsil (revenue unit) when stray shells hit their houses.
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January - 27 
Militants planted explosive device at a Government primary school in Zahir Shah Koroona, a disputed area of Chrasadda District, destroying the school building completely. However, no casualty was reported.
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Militants planted explosive device at a Government primary school in Zahir Shah Koroona, a disputed area of Chrasadda District, destroying the school building completely. However, no casualty was reported.
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January - 27 
Spanish Police on January 27 arrested a Pakistani national, Malik Imtanan Sarwar, suspected to be linked to a cell that forges passports for al Qaeda-linked outfits, stated Daily Times. Police had been looking for the suspect since seven members of t
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Spanish Police on January 27 arrested a Pakistani national, Malik Imtanan Sarwar, suspected to be linked to a cell that forges passports for al Qaeda-linked outfits, stated Daily Times. Police had been looking for the suspect since seven members of the cell were arrested in Spain in December 2010 and three more in Thailand. Out of the seven arrested, six were Pakistanis and one Nigerian. Sarwar worked with other group members to send stolen passports to Thailand to be doctored and later distributed to outfits linked to al Qaeda, mainly Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). The Spanish Interior Ministry said the group also supplied forged documents to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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January - 27 
The house of former Adezai Qaumi Lashkar chief, Noor Malik, who died on January 25, and an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), were damaged in a rocket attack by suspected militants in the outskirts of Peshawar on January 27, stated Dawn. The new Lashk
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The house of former Adezai Qaumi Lashkar chief, Noor Malik, who died on January 25, and an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), were damaged in a rocket attack by suspected militants in the outskirts of Peshawar on January 27, stated Dawn. The new Lashkar chief, Dilawar Khan, reported that militants fired several rockets which hit the house. However, no loss of life was reported.
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January - 27 
Two gas pipelines and two oil tankers were blown up in Balochistan on January 28, reports Express Tribune. Unidentified militants attacked the gas pipelines in the Loti and Bograh colony areas of Sui sub-District in Dera Bugti District in Balochistan
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Two gas pipelines and two oil tankers were blown up in Balochistan on January 28, reports Express Tribune. Unidentified militants attacked the gas pipelines in the Loti and Bograh colony areas of Sui sub-District in Dera Bugti District in Balochistan. Resultantly, gas supply to the Sui plant was suspended.
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January - 27 
Two people were killed and eight others injured in a landmine blast at the Rharatshrim area of Musakel locality in Loralai District on January 27, reported Daily Times. A car hit a landmine planted by terrorists in the Rharatshrim area, exploding the
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Two people were killed and eight others injured in a landmine blast at the Rharatshrim area of Musakel locality in Loralai District on January 27, reported Daily Times. A car hit a landmine planted by terrorists in the Rharatshrim area, exploding the vehicle and killing two people instantly, while injuring eight others.
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January - 27 
Two security personnel were injured in a roadside landmine explosion in Qayumabad area of Safi tehsil.
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Two security personnel were injured in a roadside landmine explosion in Qayumabad area of Safi tehsil.
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January - 27 
Unidentified militants set ablaze two oil tankers, carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan, in the Pinjra Pul area in Dhaddar town of Bolan District, reports Daily Times. The oil tankers were going to Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah Dist
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Unidentified militants set ablaze two oil tankers, carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan, in the Pinjra Pul area in Dhaddar town of Bolan District, reports Daily Times. The oil tankers were going to Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District of Balochistan from Karachi (Sindh) when unidentified militants riding a motorcycle opened fire on the tankers near the Marri Petrol pump.
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January - 27 
Rashtriya Janmorcha Nepal (RJN), the only political party in the Constituent Assembly (CA), standing against federalism, went for a vertical split with the party's Bagmati zone in charge Min Nath Devkota announcing a new party on January 27, reports
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Rashtriya Janmorcha Nepal (RJN), the only political party in the Constituent Assembly (CA), standing against federalism, went for a vertical split with the party's Bagmati zone in charge Min Nath Devkota announcing a new party on January 27, reports Nepal News. Devkota announced the new party, named Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) Nationalist (CPN-ML-N) with 31 central committee members amid a press meet organised in Kathmandu- the national capital. Devkota claimed his party had at least 500 active members at present and would soon launch a membership drive across the nation to expand the membership.
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January - 27 
According to an investigation report it was revealed that most of the 32 Arges grenades sent to Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) by Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were used in at least seven major terror attacks in
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According to an investigation report it was revealed that most of the 32 Arges grenades sent to Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) by Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were used in at least seven major terror attacks in 2004-05, reports Daily Star on January 28. Of the attacks, six targeted the leaders of the then opposition Awami League (AL), and the other was on the British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury. In carrying out the blasts, HuJI-B had been aided by a powerful quarter, some of who were in state power. Investigators unearthed these while trying to get to the source of the grenade used in the killing of AL leader and former Finance Minister S.A.M.S Kibria. Investigation sources say 21 grenades of the consignment from LeT were used in seven attacks between May 2004 and December 2005. Of those, 12 were dispatched to be used in the August 21, 2004 blasts and nine in six attacks in Sylhet region including Kibria killing. Of the nine grenades for Sylhet, two were used in the attack on a rally of AL policymaker Suranjit Sengupta. The investigators say some other Arges grenades of the LeT cache have been recovered by law enforcement agencies from different places including Narsingdi and Satkhira. HuJI-B started using grenades in their attacks since 2004.
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January - 28 
Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Luhur forest in Latehar District in the early hours of January 28. “Nine bodies of the Maoists were recovered after the encounte
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Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Luhur forest in Latehar District in the early hours of January 28. “Nine bodies of the Maoists were recovered after the encounter at Luhur forest under Barwadih Police Station,” Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldweep Diwedi told PTI over phone. SFs comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police have also recovered arms and ammunition from the incident site, the SP added.
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January - 28 
Police on January 28 recovered INR 2.27 lakh from the militants belonging to Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) from a house of one Hoidiam Liam of Riatsasim in Jaintia Hills District. The recovery was based on the information provided by
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Police on January 28 recovered INR 2.27 lakh from the militants belonging to Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) from a house of one Hoidiam Liam of Riatsasim in Jaintia Hills District. The recovery was based on the information provided by one Manbhakupar Dohling alias Rilang Dohling, who was arrested along with another HNLC cadre on January 25, reports Shillong Times.
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January - 28 
Superintendents of Police (SP) of Latehar, Garhwa and Palamu Districts are recruiting troopers, A T Mathew, SP Palamu, member of the recruitment board said. The recruitment drive will continue up to the end of March. About 850 troopers are to be recr
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Superintendents of Police (SP) of Latehar, Garhwa and Palamu Districts are recruiting troopers, A T Mathew, SP Palamu, member of the recruitment board said. The recruitment drive will continue up to the end of March. About 850 troopers are to be recruited during the drive. Palamu Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Laxman Prasad Singh has directed the SPs to maintain a high level of transparency in the recruitment.
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January - 28 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is also recruiting rural youths in the remote areas of Palamu District where the Maoists are only testing the physical prowess of the youth. A Maoists supporter in Chainpur block (administrative divisi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is also recruiting rural youths in the remote areas of Palamu District where the Maoists are only testing the physical prowess of the youth. A Maoists supporter in Chainpur block (administrative division) of the District said the recruitment of the Maoists is slow this year because of the drought.
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January - 28 
The Police in Sundargarh District arrested a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, identified as Satyaban Bhoi (38), and a motor mechanic, identified as Tarun Das, on January 28 for their reported links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist
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The Police in Sundargarh District arrested a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, identified as Satyaban Bhoi (38), and a motor mechanic, identified as Tarun Das, on January 28 for their reported links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist. Bhoi was arrested from the CRPF camp at Bisra near Rourkela, after Police found evidence against him, Superintendent of Police (SP) Diptesh Patnaik said. Bhoi, hailed from Kesinga area in Kalahandi District was working in CRPF's intelligence wing and was posted in the 19th Battalion of CRPF in Bisra. Bhoi was passing on security related information to the Maoists operating in the State and Jharkhand through Das, the Police sources said. On a tip off, Police first arrested Das and recovered some gelatine sticks, detonators and Maoist posters from his garage, the sources added. Bhoi was arrested on the basis of information obtained from Das during interrogation. Das was allegedly supplying explosives and other materials to the Maoists and also repairing the vehicles used by them, the sources said.
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January - 28 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘secretary’ Jiten Dutta said on January 28 that at a time when the ULFA’s Central Committee is making an effort to hold talks with the Union Government, videos released by ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘secretary’ Jiten Dutta said on January 28 that at a time when the ULFA’s Central Committee is making an effort to hold talks with the Union Government, videos released by ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 21 created confusion over peace talks, reports Nagaland Post. The ‘secretary’ said, “They are trying to pressurize the executive committee of ULFA who are in Nalbari District (where the executive council meeting is going on). Paresh Barua’s threatening will not affect anyone from taking a decision in favour of the public of Assam.”
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January - 28 
At least four people including two women were killed and 19 others wounded in twin truck bombings that targeted a key Kohat tunnel in Kohat town in Kohat District on January 28, reported The News. An explosive-laden truck entered the tunnel and blew
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At least four people including two women were killed and 19 others wounded in twin truck bombings that targeted a key Kohat tunnel in Kohat town in Kohat District on January 28, reported The News. An explosive-laden truck entered the tunnel and blew up, damaging another truck behind it, wounding five people. Security officials said the attack aimed to damage the Japanese-built tunnel, which had been recently reopened to 24-hour vehicle traffic after being open during the day only because of the risk of militant attacks.
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January - 28 
Five terrorists, including a ‘commander’, were killed by SFs in different areas of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. The forces clashed with the terrorists in Sagai and Gurbaz areas of Safi tehsil (revenue un
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Five terrorists, including a ‘commander’, were killed by SFs in different areas of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. The forces clashed with the terrorists in Sagai and Gurbaz areas of Safi tehsil (revenue unit), killing five militants. In Sagai Upper, a shell hit a hideout and as a result local militant ‘commander’ identified as Kakim and two other militants were killed on the incident site. Stray shells also destroyed several houses in Gurbaz area killing two other militants, identified as Haji Qasim and Deldar Khan.
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January - 28 
In Bajaur Agency, the SFs arrested at least 58 suspects during a search operation in different areas of Nawagai tehsil. Gunship helicopters targeted suspected locations and destroyed three underground bunkers. Curfew has been imposed in the agency fo
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In Bajaur Agency, the SFs arrested at least 58 suspects during a search operation in different areas of Nawagai tehsil. Gunship helicopters targeted suspected locations and destroyed three underground bunkers. Curfew has been imposed in the agency for an indefinite period.
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January - 28 
In the District, an oil tanker packed with explosives hit a joint paramilitary Frontier Corps and army checkpoint outside the tunnel in Darra Adam Khel. The checkpoint was empty but four civilians, including two women who were travelling in a passeng
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In the District, an oil tanker packed with explosives hit a joint paramilitary Frontier Corps and army checkpoint outside the tunnel in Darra Adam Khel. The checkpoint was empty but four civilians, including two women who were travelling in a passenger van behind the tanker, were killed and 14 others wounded in the attack.
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January - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) bombed terrorist hideouts in a tribal region near the Afghan border on January 28, killing 28 terrorists, reported Daily Times. It was reported that 30 terrorists were wounded in the operation while eight houses belonging to mil
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Security Forces (SFs) bombed terrorist hideouts in a tribal region near the Afghan border on January 28, killing 28 terrorists, reported Daily Times. It was reported that 30 terrorists were wounded in the operation while eight houses belonging to militants were caught fire.
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January - 28 
Nepal Army (NA) said on January 28 that it is not against the integration of former People’s Liberation Army (PLA) into the National Army, adding that the Army has conveyed its willingness to abide by any decision taken by the parties for concluding
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Nepal Army (NA) said on January 28 that it is not against the integration of former People’s Liberation Army (PLA) into the National Army, adding that the Army has conveyed its willingness to abide by any decision taken by the parties for concluding the peace process, reports Kantipuronline. The NA position, expressed during a press conference, came at a time when the three major political parties are holding serious negotiations that will last some days on the integration and rehabilitation modality of over 19,000 PLA combatants. This is the first policy statement in regard to the integration made by NA after the departure of United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) on January 15.
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January - 28 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that the UCPN-M will turn into a “civilian party” once the Maoist PLA combatants move out of the cantonments, thereby completing the integration and rehabilitation of the combatants. "Although it took a bit long
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that the UCPN-M will turn into a “civilian party” once the Maoist PLA combatants move out of the cantonments, thereby completing the integration and rehabilitation of the combatants. "Although it took a bit longer time, but we succeeded in creating an environment of trust," said the Prime Minister inaugurating 'Lekhnath Festival' in Kaski District.
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January - 28 
A Sri Lankan court on January 28 issued open arrest warrants against six prominent cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) believed to be living overseas, according to Colombo Page. The court order will be implemented through the Interp
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A Sri Lankan court on January 28 issued open arrest warrants against six prominent cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) believed to be living overseas, according to Colombo Page. The court order will be implemented through the Interpol.
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January - 28 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manthai, Monarawewa, Alankulam and Oddusuddan areas in the North recovered 84 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 81-mm mortar trapping, 11 hand grenades, 16 60-mm mortar bombs,
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manthai, Monarawewa, Alankulam and Oddusuddan areas in the North recovered 84 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 81-mm mortar trapping, 11 hand grenades, 16 60-mm mortar bombs, 16 81-mm mortar bombs and ten 60-mm mortar fuses on January 28. In the meantime, de-mining groups recovered 16 APMs, one Jonny mine, three anti tank mines, three 81-mm mortar bombs, eight hand grenades and eight electronic mines from Mahilankulam, Maruthamadu and Mahavalanpaddamurippu areas.
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January - 28 
Troops in the East recovered one T-56 weapon, five T-56 magazines, 186 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one pack and eight APMs from Mangauththu and Punani areas in Batticaloa District.
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Troops in the East recovered one T-56 weapon, five T-56 magazines, 186 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one pack and eight APMs from Mangauththu and Punani areas in Batticaloa District.
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January - 29 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said it has not been able to recover any arms from the camps allegedly run by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Lalgarh and its adjoining Districts of West Bengal on January 29. “A list was giv
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said it has not been able to recover any arms from the camps allegedly run by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Lalgarh and its adjoining Districts of West Bengal on January 29. “A list was given to us by the court mentioning the location of armed camps in the three districts (Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia) and we distributed the list to the field officers so that they can conduct raids in their areas,” Inspector General (IG CRPF) T B Rao said. “The raids were being conducted for a week or so but so far there has not been any positive result,” Rao said, adding that by “positive result”, he meant that no weapons have been recovered from the camps. The State Government had come under severe criticism when nine people were killed allegedly by armed CPI-M cadres at Netai in West Midnapore on January 7.
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January - 29 
Former Deputy Speaker of Punjab, Bir Devinder Singh, reportedly received a threatening email from militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) on January 29, according to Times of India. The email dispatched by BKI area commander Nishan Singh, c
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Former Deputy Speaker of Punjab, Bir Devinder Singh, reportedly received a threatening email from militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) on January 29, according to Times of India. The email dispatched by BKI area commander Nishan Singh, claimed that a meeting of BKI ‘area commanders’ was held some days ago, where they decided to recruit 1,000 unemployed youngsters from Punjab for establishment of Khalistan in Punjab. BKI threatened to chastise the former Deputy Speaker for creating obstacles for them.
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January - 29 
NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Muivah are expected to visit Nagaland to hold consultations and also, a likely meeting with NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) chairman, S.S. Khaplang. According to sources, the proposed meeting between th
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NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Muivah are expected to visit Nagaland to hold consultations and also, a likely meeting with NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) chairman, S.S. Khaplang. According to sources, the proposed meeting between the two outfits has not been finalized but will be held after the next round of talks with the centre. Swu is also expected to attend the highest level meet of the forum for Naga Reconciliation, the source added. “We are committed to an honourable, just and lasting solution,” Swu told.
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January - 29 
Police arrested six militants of a new outfit named Brihat Nadibandh Pratirudh Mancha (BNPM) including two women militants of a new outfit, from various locations in Dhemaji District on January 29, reports Telegraph. The arrested militants are ide
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Police arrested six militants of a new outfit named Brihat Nadibandh Pratirudh Mancha (BNPM) including two women militants of a new outfit, from various locations in Dhemaji District on January 29, reports Telegraph. The arrested militants are identified as Kishore Das of Maj Kuruwa under Sipajhar Police station in Darrang District, Nibash Hajong of Silapathar in Dhemaji District, Dhaniram Das of Lakhipathar Koibartya village under Dhemaji Police station, Diganta Gogoi of Borguri in Tinsukia District, Jun Bora of Chowdangpathar under Merapani Police station in Golaghat District and Maneka Medhi of Pengeri in Tinsukia District. According to the Police, all the six have accepted their Maoists links while carrying out activities under the name of the Brihat Nadibandh Pratirudh Mancha (BNPM).
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January - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an extortionist militant belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified a Ayot (30) near Jharnapani (NH-29) of Dimapur District on January 29, reports Nagaland Post. The arre
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an extortionist militant belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified a Ayot (30) near Jharnapani (NH-29) of Dimapur District on January 29, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested militant is reported to be a “section officer” of NSCN- IM highway command.
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January - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Postshangbam Netaji (21), on January 29 in general area of Mayang Imphal and was handed over to Mayang Police station, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Postshangbam Netaji (21), on January 29 in general area of Mayang Imphal and was handed over to Mayang Police station, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 29 
The Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) in a press statement signed by its ‘publicity secretary’ Sunil Meetei claimed that one Huidrom Subhaschandra alias Sobha of Ishok Mayai Leikai was given ‘capital punishment’ by the outfit on
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The Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) in a press statement signed by its ‘publicity secretary’ Sunil Meetei claimed that one Huidrom Subhaschandra alias Sobha of Ishok Mayai Leikai was given ‘capital punishment’ by the outfit on January 29, reports Kanglaonlie. The release stated that he was killed for his anti party activities and ignoring the warning of the outfit to sever ties with former Union Minister Th Chaoba of Nambol constituency of Bishnupur District. The outfit recovered a mobile phone and a pistol from the deceased and further warned that the public should not involve in any political matter with Th Chaoba or the same consequence will be meted out.
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January - 29 
The Policemen and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel came across a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Krupani reserve forest under Bandugaon Police Station area in Sundargarh District on
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The Policemen and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel came across a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Krupani reserve forest under Bandugaon Police Station area in Sundargarh District on January 29. The Maoists opened fire at the Security men on seeing them and engaged in a gun battle. One CRPF trooper sustained minor injuries during the encounter. One Maoist, identified as Arjun Sahoo of Gumla District in Jharkhand was arrested while the others managed to flee. Sahoo was involved in Maoist activities since the last five years. Later, the Police neutralised the Maoist camp located on Odisha-Jharkhand border and recovered one carbine, one 303 rifle, two 315 rifles, two double barrel guns, one 9mm pistol, two country-made pistols, 160 rounds of ammunition, five mobile phones, five kit bags, INR 5, 000 in cash, Maoist literature and one diary containing information about the Maoist movement from the encounter site. This is for the first time that Maoist presence has been found in Bandugaon Police limits. "We will interrogate the arrested cadre and cross check many things, particularly names figuring in the diary," Sundargarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Kumar said.
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January - 29 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL from the general area of Nambashi in Ukhrul District on January 29, reports Sanghai Express. In other incidents, SFs arrested two People’s Revolutionary Par
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL from the general area of Nambashi in Ukhrul District on January 29, reports Sanghai Express. In other incidents, SFs arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and three Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres from different areas. The PREPAK cadres have been identified as Thangjam Joshikanta Singh (31) of Kwakeithel Mayaikoibi and Khumbanmayum Basanta Singh (40) of Nongdawang Leikai, Imphal East. The KCP cadres have been identified as Moirangthem Angoton alias Tomba Singh (23) of Yairipok Top, Thoubal, Yumnam Ngamba Meitei alias Septi (21) of Yairipok Top, Thoubal and Yumnam Arun Kumar alias Naobi (21) of Yairipok Top, Thoubal District. One .32 mm pistol and two live rounds were seized from the militants.
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January - 29 
The special cell of the Delhi Police arrested an active cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), who was hiding in the capital, it was announced on January 29, reports Imphal Free Press. The militant has been identified as Oinam Ibomcha Singh (28
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The special cell of the Delhi Police arrested an active cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), who was hiding in the capital, it was announced on January 29, reports Imphal Free Press. The militant has been identified as Oinam Ibomcha Singh (28), was popularly known among the PLA cadre as 'Japan'. He was hiding in Delhi to evade arrest in Manipur.
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January - 29 
The State Government is all set to open anti-insurgency and counter-terrorism school at Jiribam in Imphal East District after it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Central Government on January 29, reports Telegraph. The training school will a
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The State Government is all set to open anti-insurgency and counter-terrorism school at Jiribam in Imphal East District after it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Central Government on January 29, reports Telegraph. The training school will also accommodate SFs from other north-eastern states like Nagaland, Assam, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.
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January - 29 
10 militants were arrested on January 30 in connection with a bombing incident that occurred on January 29 near the residence of a senior Police officer, Shaban Ali. The bomb was detonated through remote control. Ali Sher Haideri, a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
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10 militants were arrested on January 30 in connection with a bombing incident that occurred on January 29 near the residence of a senior Police officer, Shaban Ali. The bomb was detonated through remote control. Ali Sher Haideri, a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) spokesman, claimed responsibility for the blast.
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January - 29 
Militants also blew up the house of Malik Rafiq, a tribal elder, in the same night.
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Militants also blew up the house of Malik Rafiq, a tribal elder, in the same night.
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January - 29 
Militants blew up a tower of a cellular company in Shni Kallay area of Darra Adamkhel town in Kohat District on the night of January 29, reported Dawn. Militants planted separate bombs at the four pillars of tower and destroyed it completely.
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Militants blew up a tower of a cellular company in Shni Kallay area of Darra Adamkhel town in Kohat District on the night of January 29, reported Dawn. Militants planted separate bombs at the four pillars of tower and destroyed it completely.
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January - 29 
Security Forces (SFs), in an air strike, killed nine militants belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) on January 29 in Saafi tehsil ( revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency of Federally Administred Tribal Areas (FATA), near Afghan border, reports Daily ti
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Security Forces (SFs), in an air strike, killed nine militants belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) on January 29 in Saafi tehsil ( revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency of Federally Administred Tribal Areas (FATA), near Afghan border, reports Daily times.
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January - 29 
SFs arrested six suspected militants from a camp in Nahqi area of Mohmand Agency.
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SFs arrested six suspected militants from a camp in Nahqi area of Mohmand Agency.
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January - 29 
Six civilians and four troopers were injured on January 29 when a car bomb targeting the Superintendent of Police (SP) exploded on Alamdar Road in Quetta of Balochistan by Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), reports Daily Times. “Two liquefied petroleum gas (LP
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Six civilians and four troopers were injured on January 29 when a car bomb targeting the Superintendent of Police (SP) exploded on Alamdar Road in Quetta of Balochistan by Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), reports Daily Times. “Two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders were used in the blast,” a senior Police Officer said. LeJ claimed responsibility for the blast and said SP was the target.
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January - 29 
The link between Uch and other areas of Dera Bugti District was cut off after assailants blew up a bridge on January 29.
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The link between Uch and other areas of Dera Bugti District was cut off after assailants blew up a bridge on January 29.
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January - 29 
Two civilians were killed and six were injured as a Security Forces’ (SFs) convoy was ambushed by militants in Khyber tribal region’s Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 29, reports Dawn. According to official sources a gu
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Two civilians were killed and six were injured as a Security Forces’ (SFs) convoy was ambushed by militants in Khyber tribal region’s Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 29, reports Dawn. According to official sources a gun-battle ensued the mortar attack on the SFs’ convoy and left two people dead and six injured.
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January - 29 
A ‘regional leader’ of Sarbahara Party (SP), identified as Kadam Ali Sardar (60), was stabbed to death by his rivals in Bethuri river terminal of Goalanda sub-district in Rajbari District in the night of January 29, reports Daily Star. Ilyas Hossain
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A ‘regional leader’ of Sarbahara Party (SP), identified as Kadam Ali Sardar (60), was stabbed to death by his rivals in Bethuri river terminal of Goalanda sub-district in Rajbari District in the night of January 29, reports Daily Star. Ilyas Hossain Mollah, Sub-inspector of Goalanda Police Station said that Kadam was an accused in Yakub murder case of 2007.
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January - 30 
A heavily armed team of National Liberation Front (NLFT) was reported to have sneaked inside Indian Territory in the night of January 30, reports Tripura Times. Reports indicate that militants may attack in tribal hamlets of Gandacherra sub-division
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A heavily armed team of National Liberation Front (NLFT) was reported to have sneaked inside Indian Territory in the night of January 30, reports Tripura Times. Reports indicate that militants may attack in tribal hamlets of Gandacherra sub-division in Dhalai District. The team led by ‘self styled leader’ Bumthung Halam comprising of 17-18 cadres armed with sophisticated weaponry is reportedly targeting to hold widespread massacres ahead of the ensuing Village Committee polls. The militants have detailed plans for launching attack on the civilian residences at border adjacent tribal hamlets in Udaysingh para, Ramanipara, Ratanjoypara, Bharatchandra Roaja para and Ananda Roaja para in the sub-division, said sources. Meanwhile, the NLFT got reinforced with inclusion of a large section of dissented cadres of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) recently. Sachin Debbarma, ‘self-styled home minister’ of the outfit is known to have joined NLFT with a bunch of followers following a massive tussle with ATTF supremo Ranjit Debbarma. The entire squad is presently stationed at Khagrachari camp of NLFT, said sources.
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January - 30 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Jhinia Pusam (32), was arrested from Lanji area in Balaghat District, close to the Chhattisgarh border on January 30. Jhinia, carrying a reward of more than INR one lakh
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Jhinia Pusam (32), was arrested from Lanji area in Balaghat District, close to the Chhattisgarh border on January 30. Jhinia, carrying a reward of more than INR one lakh on her headwas wanted for the 1999 murder of former Madhya Pradesh Transport Minister Lakhiram Kaware in the Districtand also in more than 45 cases including those of murder, arson and looting in State, the Police said. Jhinia, a resident of village Rasimata in Balaghat, eastern Madhya Pradesh, joined the Maoists in 1994. After joining the Maoists, she was known as Pushpa alias Rukma and was once the commander of Tanda Dalam (squad), which operates along the border between Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat District and Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon District, the Police added. She had been the former commander of Darakasa Dalam which operates in the State and Maharashtra and ex-‘commander’ of Job Dalam of Rajnandgaon, Police said. After joining the Maoists, Jhinia went through two marriages; both the husbands were fellow Maoists, Police said. "We are interrogating her to extract vital information regarding the Maoists," said Inspector General of Police (IG Balaghat and Mandla Districts) C B Muniraju.
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January - 30 
Acting on a tip-off that nine Maoist cadres were taking shelter at a house in Lengwa village under Hunterganj Police Station limits in Chatra District, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police Force (DPF) personnel launched sea
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Acting on a tip-off that nine Maoist cadres were taking shelter at a house in Lengwa village under Hunterganj Police Station limits in Chatra District, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police Force (DPF) personnel launched search operations and arrested one cadre, identified as Ravindra Yadav, on January 30, reports DNA. Yadav was wanted in several Maoist-related cases.However, the remaining eight Maoists managed to escape, Police said. A total of two rifles, about 100 bullets, Maoist literature and land lease documents were recovered from the place, Police said.
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January - 30 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 30 said a political solution was the only way out to resolve the Kashmir problem. "A political solution is the only way out for resolving the Kashmir problem," G
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 30 said a political solution was the only way out to resolve the Kashmir problem. "A political solution is the only way out for resolving the Kashmir problem," Geelani said in a statement. Pressing for release of political prisoners, he said "their imprisonment cannot lead to resolution of the Kashmir problem." He also demanded revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and the Public Safety Act alleging 85 per cent of the people were jailed under these provisions.
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January - 30 
Assam Rifles troopers on January 25 rescued six Naga youths who were lured by promise of a job in Moreh but later were taken away for recruitment by Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) camp near Tamu in Chandel District, reports Imphal Free Press
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Assam Rifles troopers on January 25 rescued six Naga youths who were lured by promise of a job in Moreh but later were taken away for recruitment by Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) camp near Tamu in Chandel District, reports Imphal Free Press on January 31
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January - 30 
Maoists gave a three-day bandh (general shutdown) call in Raighar block of Nabarangpur District from January 30. They cut down trees to block the Raighar-Kundei road.
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Maoists gave a three-day bandh (general shutdown) call in Raighar block of Nabarangpur District from January 30. They cut down trees to block the Raighar-Kundei road.
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January - 30 
one cadre belonging to Lamheiba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party KCP-Lamheiba, identified as Yairellakpam Davidson (24), was arrested by local residents of Yaingangpokpi bazaar on January 30 while he was on an extortion drive. They also recovere
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one cadre belonging to Lamheiba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party KCP-Lamheiba, identified as Yairellakpam Davidson (24), was arrested by local residents of Yaingangpokpi bazaar on January 30 while he was on an extortion drive. They also recovered one 9-mm pistol, one magazine with four live rounds of bullets from the cadre.
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January - 30 
one militant belonging to Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Lairenlakpam Davidson Singh (24), from Lamlai in Ukhrul District, reports Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol with four bullets loaded in the magazin
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one militant belonging to Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Lairenlakpam Davidson Singh (24), from Lamlai in Ukhrul District, reports Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol with four bullets loaded in the magazine was seized from his possession.
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January - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 29 arrested an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadre, identified as Sanjay Kheria, in the Borrengajuli area of Udalguri District, reports Telegraph. A pistol, live ammunition, mobile phone and extortion l
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 29 arrested an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadre, identified as Sanjay Kheria, in the Borrengajuli area of Udalguri District, reports Telegraph. A pistol, live ammunition, mobile phone and extortion letters were also recovered from his possession.
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January - 30 
SFs arrested one Revolutionary People's Front faction of People's Liberation Army (PLA-RPF) militant, identified as L. Kofen alias Khangba (31), at Mayag of Imphal and was handed over to Mayang Imphal Police station
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SFs arrested one Revolutionary People's Front faction of People's Liberation Army (PLA-RPF) militant, identified as L. Kofen alias Khangba (31), at Mayag of Imphal and was handed over to Mayang Imphal Police station
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January - 30 
Sify.com reports that the around 10 to 15 cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger (JLT) and a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), abducted three youth
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Sify.com reports that the around 10 to 15 cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger (JLT) and a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), abducted three youths identified as Alok Sahu, Mahabali Sahu and Bhola Sahu and subsequently killed them by slitting their throats in Hulsu village on the outskirts of Ranchi District on January 30
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January - 30 
Suman alias Triveni (33) an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Daltanganj railway station of Palamau District on January 30. Three carbines, one automatic pistol, one revolver and 21 cartridges were
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Suman alias Triveni (33) an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Daltanganj railway station of Palamau District on January 30. Three carbines, one automatic pistol, one revolver and 21 cartridges were recovered from him, the Police said.
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January - 30 
The militancy affected people from Jammu region have decided to stand united and formed new body under the banner "Tehreek-e-Insaf Jammu Province" and elected its office bearers.
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The militancy affected people from Jammu region have decided to stand united and formed new body under the banner "Tehreek-e-Insaf Jammu Province" and elected its office bearers.
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January - 30 
The Task Forces constituted to assess special developmental needs of Jammu and Ladakh regions, are going to submit their interim reports to the Union Home Ministry by middle of February, reports Daily Excelsior. However, submission of final report wi
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The Task Forces constituted to assess special developmental needs of Jammu and Ladakh regions, are going to submit their interim reports to the Union Home Ministry by middle of February, reports Daily Excelsior. However, submission of final report will take time and recommendations will be implemented during 12th five-year plan. Sources said that as the three months time-frame given by the Union Home Ministry is expiring on January 31 (today), the heads of the Task Forces for Jammu and Ladakh regions respectively have decided to submit interim reports by middle of February keeping in view the time to be required for preparation of the final reports. While Task Force on Jammu headed by Planning Commission of India member, Abhijit Sen paid first visit to the region on November 16, 2010 after holding introductory meetings at Delhi, the second Task Force headed by another Planning Commission of India member, Narendra Yadav held detailed interaction with cross sections of society in Leh and Kargil Districts during its three day visit from November 13 to November 15, 2010.
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January - 30 
The troopers of Assam Rifles rescued two women, identified as Thangjam Ongbi Subarani alias Ichan (42) and Oinam Ongbi Chanam alias Dilabi (47), from the general area of Keibul - Ithing of Bishnupur District who were abducted by KCP-MC on January 24.
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The troopers of Assam Rifles rescued two women, identified as Thangjam Ongbi Subarani alias Ichan (42) and Oinam Ongbi Chanam alias Dilabi (47), from the general area of Keibul - Ithing of Bishnupur District who were abducted by KCP-MC on January 24. The militants were demanding INR 10 lakh in extortion.
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January - 30 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Paresh Baruah is the sole arms dealer in the northeast and he reportedly gets his supplies for free from China’s state-owned China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), reports Nagal
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Paresh Baruah is the sole arms dealer in the northeast and he reportedly gets his supplies for free from China’s state-owned China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), reports Nagaland Post on January 31. His existing clients are in Assam and Tripura and he has been also contacted by the Maoists, adds the report. Sources in Police told Times of India that interrogation of several top leaders of various militant outfits in the region indicate that Baruah is trying to take over the space (of an arms dealer) left vacant by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) Anthony Shimray. “We have interrogated several top National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) leaders who were arrested recently. They revealed that Baruah has cheated on them by not delivering arms ever after taking about INR 6 crore from them,” the report said.
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January - 30 
Two top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel during a combing operation at Techguda forest under Kalimela Police Station limits
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Two top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel during a combing operation at Techguda forest under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on January 30. Superintendent of Police (SP) Anirudha Singh said the duo, identified as Linga Madkami (35) of Techguda colony and Dula Madhi (25) of Kanaguda village under Kalimela Police Station area, belonged to Kalimela Dalam (squad) unit of the outfit and were allegedly involved in several acts of violence and blasts in the District. “The Police also recovered a gun and a directional mine from their possession,” the SP said.
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January - 30 
20 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and six Turi Bangash tribesmen were killed and two TTP militants were injured when militants attacked a village in Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 30 after a grand j
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20 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and six Turi Bangash tribesmen were killed and two TTP militants were injured when militants attacked a village in Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 30 after a grand jirga (tribal assembly) headed by lawmakers had announced a truce between Turi Bangash tribes and TTP, reported Dawn. On January 28, it was reported that the main Thall-Parachinar Road, which has remained closed for about four years, would be reopened in 24 hours under an accord between the warring groups. On January 29, the Frontier Corps (FC) commandant announced that a passenger convoy escorted by FC personnel would leave from Parachinar for Thall. But the TTP and their local supporters blocked the road when the convoy reached the Bagan village in Lower Kurram Agency. Later on January 30, a TTP Lashker from Khar Kaly Sadda attacked the neighbouring Turi Bangash village of Blashkhel, but faced tough resistance.
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January - 30 
Militants attacked six vehicles taking supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan and set five of them on fire in two different areas of Balochistan on January 30, reported Dawn. In the first incident, armed militants opened fire on three trailers going
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Militants attacked six vehicles taking supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan and set five of them on fire in two different areas of Balochistan on January 30, reported Dawn. In the first incident, armed militants opened fire on three trailers going to Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District from Karachi (Sindh) near Wadh area of Khuzdar District and set two of them afire. The third trailer skidded off the road and plunged into a ditch after the driver lost its control. The assailants escaped after the attack. In the second incident, in Mastung District, three oil tankers carrying fuel for NATO forces were attacked with grenades and burnt by armed militants in Ganji Dori area of Mastung District. As a result of the grenade-and-gun attack the three tankers caught fire. The assailants, eight in number, escaped from the incident site. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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January - 30 
SFs backed by gunship helicopters and artillery, pounded terrorists’ suspected positions in the restive areas of Pandiali, Safi, Banizai and Ambar tehsils (revenue units) of Mohmand Agency and killed 16 terrorists while injuring several others, Daily
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SFs backed by gunship helicopters and artillery, pounded terrorists’ suspected positions in the restive areas of Pandiali, Safi, Banizai and Ambar tehsils (revenue units) of Mohmand Agency and killed 16 terrorists while injuring several others, Daily Times reported. Separately, SFs killed 10 TTP terrorists in Orakzai Agency, stated Dawn. Clashes erupted in the area when militants fired rockets at checkpost in Dabori area of Upper Orakzai Agency. 10 militants were killed and four wounded in retaliatory action.
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January - 30 
The building of a health centre run by a NGO in the border town of Chaman was blown up in a bomb blast, reports Daily Times. The blast damaged the building of the health centre. However, no loss of life was reported.
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The building of a health centre run by a NGO in the border town of Chaman was blown up in a bomb blast, reports Daily Times. The blast damaged the building of the health centre. However, no loss of life was reported.
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January - 30 
Two children died when one of the victims stepped on a landmine planted by militants in Jhanda Masood area of Safi tehsil. An arrest was made in this connection.
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Two children died when one of the victims stepped on a landmine planted by militants in Jhanda Masood area of Safi tehsil. An arrest was made in this connection.
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January - 30 
Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Chhatra Man Singh Gurung asked leaders to consider the sensitivity of the professionalism and apolitical nature of the Nepal Army (NA) while taking political decisions on the modality of Army integration.
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Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Chhatra Man Singh Gurung asked leaders to consider the sensitivity of the professionalism and apolitical nature of the Nepal Army (NA) while taking political decisions on the modality of Army integration.
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January - 30 
Stating that his party would continue its struggle until people’s rights have been ensured, vice-chairman of the UCPN-M, Baburam Bhattarai, warned other political parties not to hope for his party’ surrender. He claimed that parties had been plotting
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Stating that his party would continue its struggle until people’s rights have been ensured, vice-chairman of the UCPN-M, Baburam Bhattarai, warned other political parties not to hope for his party’ surrender. He claimed that parties had been plotting to prevent the single largest party from leading the next Government. While addressing a function organised by Martyrs’ Park Improvement Committee of Lubhu in Lalitpur, Bhattarai said his party would fight till the end to see that rights of the people are ensured through the new constitution. “We will begin our movement to ensure the rights of the people through new constitution,” he said.
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January - 30 
The ‘chairman’ of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda claimed that the new Government would not be formed even by February 6, 2011. While inaugurating Martyrs’ Memorial Residential School at Hansposa, Sunsari Dsitrict, he claimed that other
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The ‘chairman’ of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda claimed that the new Government would not be formed even by February 6, 2011. While inaugurating Martyrs’ Memorial Residential School at Hansposa, Sunsari Dsitrict, he claimed that other parties were hatching conspiracies, despite Maoists’ efforts to form the new Government on time. “Some parties are trying to foil our efforts by convincing their lawmakers to cast invalid votes,” he alleged.
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January - 30 
The leader of Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) K. P. Oli remarked on January 30 that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has no alternative other than mending its ways, reports Kantipuronline. Addressing the
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The leader of Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) K. P. Oli remarked on January 30 that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has no alternative other than mending its ways, reports Kantipuronline. Addressing the Parsa District assembly of the party’s youth organisation in Birgunj, he claimed that the Maoists are not in a position to go for a revolt or back to jungle as it says every so often. He further said that the Maoist youth front Young Communist League (YCL) itself has stopped believing that the party will go for a people's revolt.
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January - 30 
Two cadres belonging to Hizb-ut-Tawhid were arrested on the office premises of Chandpur Police Superintendent in Chandpur District on January 30, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are Saiful Islam (30), of Masterpara village under Ramgarh Sub-distric
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Two cadres belonging to Hizb-ut-Tawhid were arrested on the office premises of Chandpur Police Superintendent in Chandpur District on January 30, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are Saiful Islam (30), of Masterpara village under Ramgarh Sub-district of Khagrachhari District, and Shafiqul Islam (31), of Nabipur village under Debiddar sub-district of Comilla District. Chandpur Police Superintendent Muhammad Shahidullah said Police arrested the Hizb-ut-Tawhid cadres while they were distributing leaflets, calendars and books on jihad.
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January - 30 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kevil, Kokkutuduvai, Kilinochchi, Alankulam, Mankulam and Madurankarnikulam areas in the North recovered two claymore mines, 114 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 81-mm mortar
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Kevil, Kokkutuduvai, Kilinochchi, Alankulam, Mankulam and Madurankarnikulam areas in the North recovered two claymore mines, 114 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one 81-mm mortar bomb and one T-56 weapon on January 30.
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January - 31 
A Government official of National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC), identified as C N Muni, was on January 31 shot dead by militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and his driver injured at a remote tribal hamlet near the Indo
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A Government official of National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC), identified as C N Muni, was on January 31 shot dead by militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and his driver injured at a remote tribal hamlet near the Indo-Bangladesh border, reports Shillong Times. A group of NLFT militants opened fire at the jeep in which C N Muni, in-charge of Shewapara border fencing site of NBCC in North Tripura District, was travelling. Muni died on the spot.
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January - 31 
At the backdrop of Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO)’s demand for a new State christened as ‘Frontier Nagaland’ by carving out of Nagaland, National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu said on J
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At the backdrop of Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO)’s demand for a new State christened as ‘Frontier Nagaland’ by carving out of Nagaland, National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu said on January 31 that integration of all Naga areas is ‘our birthright, reports Sangai Express’. In his message on the occasion of NSCN-IM’s 31st ‘Raising Day’ celebration on January 31, Isak Chsi Swu said that it is the duty of every Naga to fight for integration of Nagalim at any cost.
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January - 31 
Deccan chronicle reports that the Planning Commission has finally recommended the inclusion of three more Districts from Andhra Pradesh in the Prime Minister’s Special Development Package for the areas affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) on January
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Deccan chronicle reports that the Planning Commission has finally recommended the inclusion of three more Districts from Andhra Pradesh in the Prime Minister’s Special Development Package for the areas affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) on January 31. Andhra Pradesh was insisting on including Warangal, Karimnagar and Visakhapatnam in view of their strategic location, for carrying out anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations. The Centre initially included Khammam and Adilabad but ignored the State’s plea for including the above three Districts.
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January - 31 
In a separate incident, the Maoists killed a quarry owner, identified as Baburam Kisku, in Chitragadia village in Dumka District. Superintendent of Police (SP) Hemant Toppo said more than 15 cadres attacked Kisku's house and shot him dead. Kisku's si
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In a separate incident, the Maoists killed a quarry owner, identified as Baburam Kisku, in Chitragadia village in Dumka District. Superintendent of Police (SP) Hemant Toppo said more than 15 cadres attacked Kisku's house and shot him dead. Kisku's sister-in-law was also injured in the firing, Toppo added. They also set ablaze two vehicles,a jeep and an earth digging machine, parked near his house
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January - 31 
In addition, the Maoists blew up a water tank, a pump and a generator meant to supply water to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) paratroopers at Jhumra hill in Bokaro District on January 31.
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In addition, the Maoists blew up a water tank, a pump and a generator meant to supply water to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) paratroopers at Jhumra hill in Bokaro District on January 31.
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January - 31 
In another attack, the cadres of the PLFI set ablaze a bus in Gumla District. The bus coming from Ambikapur of Chhattisgarh and on way to Ranchi was stopped by the cadres near Khatkor village, the passengers were asked to disembark, and the bus was l
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In another attack, the cadres of the PLFI set ablaze a bus in Gumla District. The bus coming from Ambikapur of Chhattisgarh and on way to Ranchi was stopped by the cadres near Khatkor village, the passengers were asked to disembark, and the bus was later set ablaze by the PLFI cadres, Police said
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January - 31 
Meanwhile, Prem Singh, who took over as the new acting Director General of Police (DGP) on January 31 said that a new strategy would be chalked out to check the trend of Policemen joining militant groups. "Strict vigilance and supervision will be ini
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Meanwhile, Prem Singh, who took over as the new acting Director General of Police (DGP) on January 31 said that a new strategy would be chalked out to check the trend of Policemen joining militant groups. "Strict vigilance and supervision will be initiated to check the trend. All the Superintendent of Police (SP) and commandants would be asked to keep vigil and constantly monitor their subordinates to prevent them from deserting of the Police," the DGP told reporters after taking over the charge.
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January - 31 
Meanwhile, the PLFI had called for a bandh (general shutdown) in five Districts of the State on January 31.
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Meanwhile, the PLFI had called for a bandh (general shutdown) in five Districts of the State on January 31.
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January - 31 
Meanwhile, three Maoists, identified as Malini Hansda (26), Baburam Murmu (20) and Dhiren Soren (18), surrendered in Bankura District, to join the mainstream on January 31, reports Telegraph. Hansda was initially been inducted into the Ranibandh squa
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Meanwhile, three Maoists, identified as Malini Hansda (26), Baburam Murmu (20) and Dhiren Soren (18), surrendered in Bankura District, to join the mainstream on January 31, reports Telegraph. Hansda was initially been inducted into the Ranibandh squad of the outfit. She said the “abject poverty in which I grew up caused in me a sense of disillusionment with the existing system” and “became attracted” to Maoist ideology during a trip to her village, Mahadeb Sinan, in late 2009. Police said Hansda had been given training in arms handling and had also attended “ideology classes”. “About a year ago, she was shifted to the Belpahari squad in West Midnapore,” a Police Officer said. Bankura Superintendent of Police Pranab Kumar said Hansda had been tasked with “holding lectures on Maoist ideology, basically brainwashing new recruits”. He added West Midnapore Police wanted Hansda in connection with arms, arson and sedition cases. Hansda said that a few months ago, she became “disillusioned with the hopes and promises that Maoist extremism had once offered”. “I read about the Government’s offer to rehabilitate Maoists who surrender. I discussed the matter with my mother and uncles before surrendering,” she said.
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January - 31 
Sify.com reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 31 released the civilian, identified as Gulchand, who had been abducted along with five Policemen of the Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF), while they were on thei
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Sify.com reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 31 released the civilian, identified as Gulchand, who had been abducted along with five Policemen of the Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF), while they were on their way in a bus to Narayanpur District, in the District on January 25. "We received information that a local named Gulchand abducted by the Maoists has returned. So, we called him for interrogation to the camp. However, we have not received any important information from him as to where the Maoists have kept the abducted policemen," said K. L. Dhruv, Commander of the CAF. "We are trying to find out where the Maoists have kept the abducted Policemen. We are interrogating the villagers on a regular basis," added Dhruv.
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January - 31 
The Jammu & Kashmir Government has abandoned the INR 740 crore integrated watershed development project after the World Bank sought a disclaimer from the Union Government that the aid plan would not recognize India's territorial claim over the State.
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The Jammu & Kashmir Government has abandoned the INR 740 crore integrated watershed development project after the World Bank sought a disclaimer from the Union Government that the aid plan would not recognize India's territorial claim over the State. "We have given up on aid for the project. We had approached the Union Government in 2009 for a disclaimer undertaking to be given to the World Bank. The Central leadership had promised us that it would ask the World Bank to drop the clause, but there was no progress. So we decided to give up the project,'' Jammu & Kashmir forest minister Mian Altaf Ahmad told Times of India
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January - 31 
The Khaplang faction of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on January 31 held a meeting to discuss the proposed visit of its ‘chairman’, S.S. Khaplang, to Nagaland, reports Telegraph. The general council meeting, held at Khehoi designated camp near Dimapur, was
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The Khaplang faction of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on January 31 held a meeting to discuss the proposed visit of its ‘chairman’, S.S. Khaplang, to Nagaland, reports Telegraph. The general council meeting, held at Khehoi designated camp near Dimapur, was attended by ‘general secretary’ of the outfit, Kitovi Zhimomi, and other top functionaries of the outfit. “We had discussed about the visit of our chairman in today’s (January 31) meeting,” Vitoshe Sumi, ‘deputy kilonser’ (deputy minister) for information and publicity of the outfit said. Sumi said Khaplang, who is currently at the NSCN-K general headquarters in Myanmar, was expected to arrive in Nagaland by the last week of February
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January - 31 
The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on January 31 that the position related to the ‘general secretary’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Anup Chetia, who has been in the custody of Bangladesh since 1997, remained unchanged, reports Sh
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The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on January 31 that the position related to the ‘general secretary’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Anup Chetia, who has been in the custody of Bangladesh since 1997, remained unchanged, reports Shillong Times. "I think there is no change in the position. He is now in Bangladesh, under some kind of custody. Therefore, as far as we are concerned, there is no change in the position," he said.
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January - 31 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a Pakistani, in the night of January 31 shot dead two sisters, Arifa and Akhtar, daughters of Ghulam Nabi Dar, after dragging them out of their house at Muslim Peer in Sopore town of Baramulla District
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a Pakistani, in the night of January 31 shot dead two sisters, Arifa and Akhtar, daughters of Ghulam Nabi Dar, after dragging them out of their house at Muslim Peer in Sopore town of Baramulla District, reported Daily Excelsior. According to preliminary investigations, the militants barged into the house and forcibly took the girls, aged between 16 to 18 years. Superintendent of Police (SP, Sopore) Altaf Ahmad said, "The girls were later shot dead by the militants near the Ziarat (shrine) Rahim Sahib. One of them was shot in the left eye," adding, their bodies were found near their house. It could not be immediately ascertained why the militants had targeted the sisters. The SP said the local militants involved in the killing were, identified as Wasim Ganaie and Muzaffar Naikoo, both ‘A’ category militants carrying head money.
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January - 31 
Times of India reports that two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from a relief camp run by Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Midnapore on January 31. One of the arrestee, identified as Amiya Mahatoalia
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Times of India reports that two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from a relief camp run by Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Midnapore on January 31. One of the arrestee, identified as Amiya Mahatoalias Baichung, is an accused in the Silda EFR camp massacre while the other is identified as Asim Mahato, a close aide of Maoist politburo member Koteshwar Rao alias Kisan , said Superintendent of Police (West Midnapore) Manoj Verma.
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January - 31 
A Policeman posted at the residence of a senior Police officer on security duty was shot dead in Liaquatabad town of Karachi in Sindh on January 31, stated Dawn. They added that Police Constable Asif, 33, was shot dead near his house in Liaquatabad.
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A Policeman posted at the residence of a senior Police officer on security duty was shot dead in Liaquatabad town of Karachi in Sindh on January 31, stated Dawn. They added that Police Constable Asif, 33, was shot dead near his house in Liaquatabad. He was returning home when two armed assailants riding a motorbike shot at him, killing him on the spot.
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January - 31 
Around 21 terrorists were killed on January 31 when the Security Forces (SFs) launched operations in different areas of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported Daily Times. Shelling by gunship helicopters killed at leas
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Around 21 terrorists were killed on January 31 when the Security Forces (SFs) launched operations in different areas of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported Daily Times. Shelling by gunship helicopters killed at least 21 terrorists in Shamshah, Shandrah and Doyezai areas of the Agency. This search operation occurred on the pretext of an earlier attack by the militants on the SFs checkpost. At least two SFs were injured as unidentified terrorists fired six rockets on the Aranda Police checkpost in Shabqadar area of Mohmand Agency
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January - 31 
Indian Express reported six people, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Rasheed Khan, were killed and his two guards along with 19 others injured in a suicide attack on Kohat road in Kohat District. Later, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakist
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Indian Express reported six people, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Rasheed Khan, were killed and his two guards along with 19 others injured in a suicide attack on Kohat road in Kohat District. Later, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Azam Tariq claiming responsibility for the suicide attack said, “We have already announced that we will target Police and Security Forces,” adds Express Tribune.
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January - 31 
Separately, a Police van was targeted by a remote-controlled bomb in the jurisdiction of Peshtakhara Police Station near Peshawar leaving one Policeman dead and three others injured, according to Indian Express.
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Separately, a Police van was targeted by a remote-controlled bomb in the jurisdiction of Peshtakhara Police Station near Peshawar leaving one Policeman dead and three others injured, according to Indian Express.
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January - 31 
Unidentified terrorists blew up a Balochistan Levies Police Station in Kohlu District on January 31, reports Daily Times. An explosive device had been planted at the Jewani Levies Police Station in Maiwand tehsil (revenue unit) of the Kohlu District,
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Unidentified terrorists blew up a Balochistan Levies Police Station in Kohlu District on January 31, reports Daily Times. An explosive device had been planted at the Jewani Levies Police Station in Maiwand tehsil (revenue unit) of the Kohlu District, which was detonated by a remote controlled device. The station was completely damaged in the blast. However, no causality was reported
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January - 31 
De-mining groups recovered 71 APMs and eight electric mines from Kattaiadampan, Mahilankulam, Marathamadu And Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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De-mining groups recovered 71 APMs and eight electric mines from Kattaiadampan, Mahilankulam, Marathamadu And Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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January - 31 
Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manthai, Arapamkulam, Mundumurippu, Monarawewa, Ranabapura, Otiyamale, Kokkuthuduvai, Visuamadukulam and Vellamullivaikkal areas in the North recovered four 81-mm mortar bombs
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Sri Lanka Army reports that troops on their search and clear operations in Manthai, Arapamkulam, Mundumurippu, Monarawewa, Ranabapura, Otiyamale, Kokkuthuduvai, Visuamadukulam and Vellamullivaikkal areas in the North recovered four 81-mm mortar bombs, 102 Anti Personnel Mines (APMs), one anti tank mine, seven hand grenades, one 12 bore repeater weapon, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) and one Yamaha outboard motor on January 31.
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January - 31 
Troops in the East recovered one 81-mm mortar bomb, one hand grenade and one APM from Pannalgama, Sevanapitiya and Pasikudah areas in Batticaloa District.
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Troops in the East recovered one 81-mm mortar bomb, one hand grenade and one APM from Pannalgama, Sevanapitiya and Pasikudah areas in Batticaloa District.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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