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January - 1 
As many as 44 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including nine women cadres surrendered before Police in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 1, reports timesnownews.com. Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma said,
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As many as 44 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including nine women cadres surrendered before Police in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 1, reports timesnownews.com. Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma said, the rebels, mostly lower-rung cadres who were active in Chintalnar, Kishtaram and Bheji areas of the district, turned themselves in at the newly-set up Police camp in Karigundam village. One of them, Madkam Dula, a member of CPI-Maoist platoon no. 4, was carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head. Others were members of CPI-Maoist's militia or the Chetna Natya Mandli (CNM), a cultural wing of Maoists, SP, Sharma said, adding the surrendered cadres said they were disappointed with the "hollow" Maoist ideology and "impressed" by the district Police's rehabilitation drive for Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], called 'Puna Narkom'. Puna Narkom, a Gondi word, means a new dawn.
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On January 1, two militants belonging to National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT-BM) surrendered in Tripura, reports Northeast Today. The two surrendered militants identified as Khitish Debbarma alias Kwkhwi and Swapan Debbarm
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On January 1, two militants belonging to National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT-BM) surrendered in Tripura, reports Northeast Today. The two surrendered militants identified as Khitish Debbarma alias Kwkhwi and Swapan Debbarma alias Bathar had joined the outfit in 2019 and 2020 respectively. According to Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General (IG) Sushanta Kumar Nath, 31 NLFT-BM ultras have surrendered before the BSF in the last few years. Of these, 23 rebels surrendered between 2017 and 2020, six in 2021 and two on January 1, 2022.
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January - 1 
Claiming that a major portion of the Bastar region was now free of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM), Bhupesh Baghel on the occasion of New Year at Police Parade Ground in Raipur on January 1 ha
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Claiming that a major portion of the Bastar region was now free of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM), Bhupesh Baghel on the occasion of New Year at Police Parade Ground in Raipur on January 1 hailed the Security Forces (SFs) for their successes against the rebels, reports NDTV. "I am happy that our police have been doing excellent work in Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE]-affected areas. Naxalism is not just a law-and-order problem, but also a political and social problem. Security forces have set up camps in Maoist strongholds which pushed the rebels on the back foot," the chief minister was quoted as saying in an official release. "Now the forest-dwellers, mostly tribals (in Naxal-affected areas), consider security personnel as their friends and understand that security personnel have been deployed there for their own safety," CM, Baghel said, adding, "This all could become possible because the police are helping locals, and development works, including the construction of roads, bridges and culverts, are taking place. A major portion of Bastar has got rid of the Naxal menace." Earlier, when it came to Chhattisgarh, people outside the state spoke only about Naxalism, "but our government has changed this thinking and this image of the state," the CM added.
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January - 1 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 38-year-old mentally challenged man accusing him of acting as a ‘police informer’ in a village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 1, reports News18. A senior Police official sai
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 38-year-old mentally challenged man accusing him of acting as a ‘police informer’ in a village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 1, reports News18. A senior Police official said, a group of Maoist ‘Jan Militia’ (people’s army of Maoists) members on January 1 night dragged the victim, identified as Hemant Bandi, out of his house in Timmapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits, located about 400 km from the State capital Raipur, and brutally killed him with sharp-edged weapons. Maoists claimed Bandi had informed Police about their location ahead of an encounter in 2018, the official said.
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In the wake of threat perception from a Pakistan-based militant group, security has been increased on The Ridge and Mall Road in Shimla, Hindustan Times reports on January 2. The Police teams carried out an anti-sabotage check in every nook and corne
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In the wake of threat perception from a Pakistan-based militant group, security has been increased on The Ridge and Mall Road in Shimla, Hindustan Times reports on January 2. The Police teams carried out an anti-sabotage check in every nook and corner of The Ridge ground. As per the information provided by Police officials, a Pakistan-based terror outfit had threatened to blow up the water storage tank below The Ridge. The tank was built in 1880 to meet the water requirement of Shimla town. The local Police also took assistance from the Army, which deployed its anti-sabotage teams in the town.
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On January 1, one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested near Umathel in Kakching District of Manipur, reports United News of India. The unnamed militant was handed over to Waikhong Police Station (PS) for further investigation
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On January 1, one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested near Umathel in Kakching District of Manipur, reports United News of India. The unnamed militant was handed over to Waikhong Police Station (PS) for further investigation.
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 1 foiled an infiltration attempt by militants and killed one militant at Jumagund area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said th
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 1 foiled an infiltration attempt by militants and killed one militant at Jumagund area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said the operation is still underway, and as of now a militant, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, has been killed in the ongoing operation.
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January - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) raided South Kalan area of Kharan District in Balochistan in the night of January 1 and arrested a person, identified as Ahmed Mullazai son of Muhammad Ashraf Mullazai, reports The Balochistan Post. SFs transferred Ahmed Mullaz
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Security Forces (SFs) raided South Kalan area of Kharan District in Balochistan in the night of January 1 and arrested a person, identified as Ahmed Mullazai son of Muhammad Ashraf Mullazai, reports The Balochistan Post. SFs transferred Ahmed Mullazai to an unknown location and whereabouts of his location are unknown since. Ahmed Mullazai is a close relative of Asif Sohail who went missing 8 years ago and Ghyas Baloch who went missing in 2021.
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January - 1 
Two alleged terrorists belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were arrested during a raid by the Police in Shah Latif Town in Karachi city of Sindh on January 1, reports samaa.tv. According to the Police, the suspects hailed from
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Two alleged terrorists belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were arrested during a raid by the Police in Shah Latif Town in Karachi city of Sindh on January 1, reports samaa.tv. According to the Police, the suspects hailed from Afghanistan and were planning attacks on multiple security officials in the city. The investigation officer said that the Police have seized cracker bombs, fake passports, ball bearings, illegal arms, and detonators from their possession. The terrorists, identified as Razaullah alias Nasir and Habib Noor alias Sher Habib, had joined TTP in 2011 and 2008, respectively. Both were trained in Afghanistan and have been involved in multiple attacks on the Security Forces (SFs).
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January - 1 
Unidentified assailants killed a Police official, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Asghar, near a fruit and vegetable market in the limits of Mandan Police Station in Bannu town (Bannu District) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 1, reports
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Unidentified assailants killed a Police official, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Asghar, near a fruit and vegetable market in the limits of Mandan Police Station in Bannu town (Bannu District) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 1, reports Dawn. ASI Asghar had gone to the market for shopping when he was targeted near the Gate No-II of the market and escaped. ASI Asghar was posted as Muharrar (investigation officer) in the Police lines.
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli speaking at a program virtually on the occasion of New Year 2022 on January 1 said that people in favour of instability toppled our Government, reports Republica. He
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli speaking at a program virtually on the occasion of New Year 2022 on January 1 said that people in favour of instability toppled our Government, reports Republica. He claimed that the people who overthrew his ‘communist-led’ Government and formed a new Government under another party’s leadership cannot succeed in bringing socialism to the country. Stating that the CPN-UML will fulfil the remaining tasks of prosperity with a new mandate from the people in this new year, he urged the Nepali diaspora to continue their support to the party in this task.
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January - 1 
16 persons injured in a clash ensued between security personnel and cadres of Janamat Party after the latter tried to obstruct the East-West Highway at Godar Chowk in Ganeshman Charnath Municipality, Dhanusa District on January 1, reports The Kathman
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16 persons injured in a clash ensued between security personnel and cadres of Janamat Party after the latter tried to obstruct the East-West Highway at Godar Chowk in Ganeshman Charnath Municipality, Dhanusa District on January 1, reports The Kathmandu Post. According to Police, eight security personnel including seven Police personnel and one Armed Police Force personnel were injured in the clash. Likewise, eight cadres of the CK Raut-led party have also been injured. The Janamat Party cadres had taken to the streets armed with canes obstructing vehicular movement along the highway when the police intervened leading to the clashes.CK Raut led Janamat Party, expressing solidarity with the ‘Farmers Movement’, called an indefinite strike on East-West Highway in Tarai districts during day time from December 30.
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January - 1 
Iran’s Ambassador in Afghanistan Bahadur Aminian said that his country will not recognize the current Afghan government unless its government is inclusive, reports Tolo News on January 2. Ambassador Bahadur Aminian further said that Tehran might pe
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Iran’s Ambassador in Afghanistan Bahadur Aminian said that his country will not recognize the current Afghan government unless its government is inclusive, reports Tolo News on January 2. Ambassador Bahadur Aminian further said that Tehran might persuade other countries to recognize the Afghan government if the Islamic Emirate brings reforms to its government structure. “If a group comes (to power) and the group is (comprised) of a single ethnic group and all other ethnic groups are not included in the government, we don’t accept it, and, therefore, we benevolently call on the Taliban rulers to form an inclusive government,” Bahadur Aminian said.
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On January 1, Taliban members killed a former Police official, Shafiqullah Mohammadi, and injured his sister at their house in Pul-e-Khumri city, the provincial capital of Baghlan, reports Aamaj News 24 on January 5. “At mid night Taliban came into o
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On January 1, Taliban members killed a former Police official, Shafiqullah Mohammadi, and injured his sister at their house in Pul-e-Khumri city, the provincial capital of Baghlan, reports Aamaj News 24 on January 5. “At mid night Taliban came into our house and requested guns, after that brutally killed my brother. When my sister wanted to avoid this issue, they wounded her. She went into a coma, and now she is hospitalized,” Seddiqullah Mohammadi brother of Shafiqullah Mohammadi claimed.
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January - 1 
On January 1, two civilians were injured in an explosion caused by a landmine planted near the Education University in Police District 5 of Kabul city in Kabul province, reports the Twitter handle of the Kabul News.
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On January 1, two civilians were injured in an explosion caused by a landmine planted near the Education University in Police District 5 of Kabul city in Kabul province, reports the Twitter handle of the Kabul News.
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January - 2 
A Special Task Force (STF) constable was injured during a fierce encounter between the Security Force (SFs) and Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Dongerjog Forest area in Gariyaband District of Chhattisgarh on January 2, repo
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A Special Task Force (STF) constable was injured during a fierce encounter between the Security Force (SFs) and Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Dongerjog Forest area in Gariyaband District of Chhattisgarh on January 2, reports The Times of India. STF chief Vijay Pandey said that the security personnel were conducting a search operation when the rebels opened fire, leading to an encounter at Dongerjog Forest area. A constable Yuvaraj Sagar, who had sustained bullet injuries on his abdomen, airlifted to the State capital, Raipur, for treatment at a super specialty hospital, and his condition was reported to be stable.
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 2 recovered an explosive object on Baramulla-Uri Road in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. A Police officer said that as soon as the explosive object was detected, it was neutrali
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 2 recovered an explosive object on Baramulla-Uri Road in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. A Police officer said that as soon as the explosive object was detected, it was neutralised.
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January - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 2 have issued warnings to the sand mafia in Mulugu District of Telangana, reports 10tv.in. The Maoists, outraged at the sand mafia, issued a letter issuing warnings to them. In a letter issu
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 2 have issued warnings to the sand mafia in Mulugu District of Telangana, reports 10tv.in. The Maoists, outraged at the sand mafia, issued a letter issuing warnings to them. In a letter issued by the ‘secretary’ of the JMWP (Jayashankar, Mahabubabad, Warangal and Peddapally) Division Committee of the CPI-Maoist, Venkatesh, he alleged that the Mafia was infiltrating and looting the Adivasi Sand Society Reaches in the Godavari basin. The letter warned that some contractors were trying to divide and rule the tribals, turning young people into slaves to alcohol and living in groups in pubs. Change your method for now. Gave a strong warning that otherwise the results would be severe. The Maoists have warned that ignoring the warnings in the letter will not be tolerated. Contractors Prabhakar Chaudhary and Pillutla Sreenu have warned that if they do not change, they will be punished by the people, the letter read.
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January - 2 
The Coordinating Committee (CorCom), a conglomerate of Manipur-based militant outfits, has called for a 17-hour shutdown in Manipur in support of its decision to boycott Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit on January 4, reports Northeast Today.
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The Coordinating Committee (CorCom), a conglomerate of Manipur-based militant outfits, has called for a 17-hour shutdown in Manipur in support of its decision to boycott Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit on January 4, reports Northeast Today. In a statement issued on January 2, Publicity committee of CorCom announced its decision of boycott and shutdown. The conglomerate stated that PM’s visit is ‘just a smoke-screen and a weapon to mislead the international community with claims of India being the world’s largest electoral democracy’ and further accused India of ‘occupying a position at the United Nations by claiming to be a true democracy’.
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January - 2 
The 8th General Convention of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) has concluded on January 2 after running for eight days and electing new leadership of the party, reports Khabar Hub. The closed session of the General Conv
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The 8th General Convention of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) has concluded on January 2 after running for eight days and electing new leadership of the party, reports Khabar Hub. The closed session of the General Convention finalized 236 members to the Central Committee, marking the end of the convention with the declaration of the new Central body. The General Convention also passed the ideological and political report tabled by CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and approved a proposed statute of the party that was tabled by leader Dev Gurung.
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January - 2 
Terming the ruling Awami League (AL) as a 'terrorist political party,' Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on January 2 said the party in power has a lengthy history of terrorist activities, reports Obser
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Terming the ruling Awami League (AL) as a 'terrorist political party,' Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on January 2 said the party in power has a lengthy history of terrorist activities, reports Observer. He made the remarks while addressing a press conference at the BNP Chairperson's political office at Gulshan in the capital Dhaka city. Fakhrul said "Basically, Awami League is a terrorist political party. The party could not survive without resorting to terrorism since it was born. Awami League enforced hartals as many as 173 days to realise its demand of caretaker government. They had burned a bus in front of Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka with gun powder which left 11 people dead. It's nothing new for Awami League. They started their terrorist activities beating the then deputy speaker Shahed Ali to death inside the assembly during the erstwhile Pakistan. Since then, they have adopted terrorism as their main weapon."
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January - 2 
Five Tamil students summarily executed by Sri Lankan Special Task Force troops 16 years ago were remembered on January 2 at Trincomalee beach of Trincomalee District, where they were murdered, reports Tamil Guardian. The case – known as the 'Trinco 5
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Five Tamil students summarily executed by Sri Lankan Special Task Force troops 16 years ago were remembered on January 2 at Trincomalee beach of Trincomalee District, where they were murdered, reports Tamil Guardian. The case – known as the 'Trinco 5' – remains one of the highest-profile killings in Sri Lanka to receive international attention, listed in 2014 by the then United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights' report on the island as one of four ‘emblematic cases’ of the Government's failure to ensure accountability and having been raised repeatedly in international forums. The five slain students, who were all 20-years-old when killed, are: Manoharan Ragihar, Yogarajah Hemachchandra, Logitharajah Rohan, Thangathurai Sivanantha and Shanmugarajah Gajendran. To date, no one has been held accountable for the murder.
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January - 2 
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Central Committee Member and Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala, on January 2 said that rulers have lost ability to govern, reports The Island. He said that the Government has proved to be a failure and it should hold elec
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Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Central Committee Member and Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala, on January 2 said that rulers have lost ability to govern, reports The Island. He said that the Government has proved to be a failure and it should hold elections so that the people could elect a party or an alliance which could rescue the nation from the present crisis. He said that an election can be conducted after dissolving Parliament by passing a resolution with a simple majority under the 20th Amendment. He claimed 20th Amendment contained provisions enabling the dissolving of Parliament and the forming of a new government at a time like this.
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January - 2 
Two people one each from National Resistance Front (NRF) and Taliban were killed and one Taliban man was injured in clashes between the two groups in Elitch village of Ashkamash District of Takhar province on January 2, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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Two people one each from National Resistance Front (NRF) and Taliban were killed and one Taliban man was injured in clashes between the two groups in Elitch village of Ashkamash District of Takhar province on January 2, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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On January 2, a decapitated body was recovered in Police District (PD) 1 in Charikar, the provincial capital of Parwan, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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On January 2, a decapitated body was recovered in Police District (PD) 1 in Charikar, the provincial capital of Parwan, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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January - 2 
Taliban members assaulted a teacher after labelling him as Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) member in Ghazni Province, reports the Twitter handle of Reporterly on January 3. The victim had gone for receiving a passport when he was assaulted.
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Taliban members assaulted a teacher after labelling him as Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) member in Ghazni Province, reports the Twitter handle of Reporterly on January 3. The victim had gone for receiving a passport when he was assaulted.
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January - 3 
A 28-year-old man identified as Mahesh Baghel was shot dead after accusing him of being a ‘police informer’ by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at a local market in Badrangi village under Koyalibeda Police Station limits in
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A 28-year-old man identified as Mahesh Baghel was shot dead after accusing him of being a ‘police informer’ by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at a local market in Badrangi village under Koyalibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on January 3, reports devdiscourse.com. Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP), Shalabh Sinha, said, "The motive behind the killing is not immediately known as the Naxals did not leave any pamphlet etc at the spot. Prima facie it seems they suspected him of acting as a police informer. Efforts are on to nab the culprits."
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An Assam Police Personnel identified as Kaushik Gohain has reportedly joined United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I), reports East Mojo. Gohain who had gone missing from his home in Jerai Gaon of Chabua in Dibrugarh District on January
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An Assam Police Personnel identified as Kaushik Gohain has reportedly joined United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I), reports East Mojo. Gohain who had gone missing from his home in Jerai Gaon of Chabua in Dibrugarh District on January 3, is stated to have reached ULFA-I camp in Myanmar on January 8.
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January - 3 
Another operation was carried out by Police, CRPF along with Army in Gasu area under Zakoora Police Station in Srinagar. During the operation, one foreign militant, identified as Hafiz Hamza of Pakistan, linked with LeT was neutralized. Kashmir Inspe
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Another operation was carried out by Police, CRPF along with Army in Gasu area under Zakoora Police Station in Srinagar. During the operation, one foreign militant, identified as Hafiz Hamza of Pakistan, linked with LeT was neutralized. Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar while interacting with media persons after the twin shootouts said that slain Hamza was "involved in several terror crimes including recent killing of two Policemen at Gulshan Chowk of Bandipora District on December 10, 2021 and after this terror crime, he shifted to Harwan area of Srinagar due to frequent cordon & search operations in Bandipora area". "He was also involved in killing of a CRPF personnel at Hajin Bandipora, killing of a civilian namely Nadif Hanief Khan of Bilal Colony Soura in Buchpora, " IGP said.
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Army on January 3 foiled an infiltration bid by a group of militants in Hamirpur area of Bhimber Gali Brigade in Rajouri District, reports Greater Kashmir. Official said that Army soldiers posted in the BG Brigade, the area also referred as 'forward
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Army on January 3 foiled an infiltration bid by a group of militants in Hamirpur area of Bhimber Gali Brigade in Rajouri District, reports Greater Kashmir. Official said that Army soldiers posted in the BG Brigade, the area also referred as 'forward Balakote sector' "noticed an infiltration attempt by a group of infiltrators. The infiltrators were challenged with an explosion triggered on the spot to foil this attempt". Soon after the incident, the entire area along the Line of Control (LoC) was cordoned by the Army and searches started to nab the infiltrators, official added.
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January - 3 
As the protests against the GO 317 [Government Order (GO) 317 which was introduced on December 6, 2021, pertaining to Telangana Public Employment’s introduction of a zonal system in the allocation of jobs] gather momentum in the State, the Communist
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As the protests against the GO 317 [Government Order (GO) 317 which was introduced on December 6, 2021, pertaining to Telangana Public Employment’s introduction of a zonal system in the allocation of jobs] gather momentum in the State, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have also extended their support to the employees' demand in Mulugu District of Telangana, reports The Hans India on January 4. The letter purportedly released by the CPI-Maoist ‘Central Committee (CC)’ ‘spokesperson’ Jagan at Venkatapuram on January 3 demanded the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government to withdraw the GO and stop the employee allocation with immediate effect. The Maoists demanded the government to take up recruitment on the basis of nativity and reservations. With the government taking up the allocation of employees on the basis of seniority, a whole lot of employees especially women were put to distress. The GO is also likely to affect the unemployed youth especially the Adivasis, the letter said. Instead of implementing such thoughtless GOs, the government should focus on taking up recruitment, the Maoists said. The Maoists further opined that the TRS government had intentionally issued the GO 317 to distress the employees. The letter also questioned the rationale behind forcing the GO although nearly 3 lakh employees have been up against it. The banned outfit criticised the government for not taking the opinion of the employees before rolling out the GO. The letter also urged people to support the employees' protests until the government withdraws the GO.
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on January 3 killed a Pakistani "intruder" in Arnia sector along the International Border (IB) in Jammu District, reports Greater Kashmir. An unnamed official said that the BSF troops manning the border outpost B
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on January 3 killed a Pakistani "intruder" in Arnia sector along the International Border (IB) in Jammu District, reports Greater Kashmir. An unnamed official said that the BSF troops manning the border outpost Balley Chak opposite to BP No 978 noticed a "suspicious activity in the forward area". “The troops challenged the intruder but he did not stop compelling them to open fire,” the official said adding the intruder was killed on the spot.
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January - 3 
India and five Central Asian states agreed to uphold UNSC Resolution 2593 (2021), which unequivocally demands that Afghan territory not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist acts, and decided on full utilisation of Chabaha
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India and five Central Asian states agreed to uphold UNSC Resolution 2593 (2021), which unequivocally demands that Afghan territory not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist acts, and decided on full utilisation of Chabahar Port in Iran for regional connectivity, khmertimeskh.com reports on January 4. In a joint statement, foreign ministers of India, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan reiterated strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan while emphasising respect for sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and non-interference in its internal affairs.
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January - 3 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) has set a target of taking shelter in Nepal and preparing more than 200 sleeper cells as members in 2022 in some areas of Bihar-Bengal, apart from the border areas of Indo-Nepal, according to intelligence inputs, newstracklive.
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) has set a target of taking shelter in Nepal and preparing more than 200 sleeper cells as members in 2022 in some areas of Bihar-Bengal, apart from the border areas of Indo-Nepal, according to intelligence inputs, newstracklive.com reports on January 4. The report has been sent to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) after receiving such intelligence inputs. The list of some suspects on the Indo-Nepal border has also been sent to UMHA by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). After receiving such information, vigil has been stepped up in border areas. The unemployed and minors of Seemai area are being lured into being groomed as sleeper cell members
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Manipur Police released its annual report on January 3, reports United News of India. In a statement issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Manipur Police, Khuplen Lhouvum, Manipur Police arrested 233 militants and seized 167 arms in 2021. Fifte
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Manipur Police released its annual report on January 3, reports United News of India. In a statement issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Manipur Police, Khuplen Lhouvum, Manipur Police arrested 233 militants and seized 167 arms in 2021. Fifteen suspected militants were shot dead while twenty militants laid down arms to the government. In its counter-insurgency operation, the State Police arrested 233 cadres belonging to different outfits and altogether 167 arms, 3115 live bullets, 253 IEDs, explosive (3 kgs), 76 hand grenades, six RPGs, two safety fuses, 27 lathodes, 360 detonators, 30 NT sets and Rs 6,17,222 and 4500 Kyat in cash were seized. Fourteen persons were detained under NSA. In 2021, 313 cases related to drugs were filed and 467 persons including 95 women were arrested. Heroin (36.46 kg), Valium-10 tablet (120 pieces) 381.75 kgs of opium, Dizzy-10 tablet (70 pieces) 826.43 kg of ganja, 19,153 SP capsules, 372 pieces of N-10 tablets, about 164.69 of brown sugar and 26.50 litres of morphinated liquid among others were also seized.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested an Islamic State (IS) operative, identified as Mundadiguttu Sadananda Marla Deepthi Marlah alias Maryam in a joint operation with the Karnataka Police, the agency said on January 3, 2021, reports timesnow.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested an Islamic State (IS) operative, identified as Mundadiguttu Sadananda Marla Deepthi Marlah alias Maryam in a joint operation with the Karnataka Police, the agency said on January 3, 2021, reports timesnow.com. The location of her arrest is yet not mentioned. Maryam is the daughter-in-law of B M Basha, son of former Ullal MLA late B M Idinabba. Maryam is the wife of Anas Abdul Rahiman, a resident of Mangalore, and is connected with the investigation of the IS Kerala module case. The case pertains to terrorist activities of one Mohammed Ameen aka Abu Yahya of Kerala and his associates, who have been allegedly running various IS propaganda channels on different social media platforms for propagating IS ideology and recruiting new members.
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January - 3 
On January 3, a bomb exploded in the house of Kankan Karan of Paschim Bhanganmari village in East Medinipur District. While Kankan Karan was seriously injured in the explosion, another person succumbed to his injuries. NIA took over the case investig
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On January 3, a bomb exploded in the house of Kankan Karan of Paschim Bhanganmari village in East Medinipur District. While Kankan Karan was seriously injured in the explosion, another person succumbed to his injuries. NIA took over the case investigation on January 25.
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On January 3, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Seijang in Ukhrul District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. For further investigation, the arrestee was handed over to Yaingangpokpi Police Station (PS).
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On January 3, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Seijang in Ukhrul District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. For further investigation, the arrestee was handed over to Yaingangpokpi Police Station (PS).
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On January 3, NIA raided the residence of BM Bashaat at Mastikatte village near Mangaluru in Uttar Kannad District of Karnataka and arrested Mundadiguttu Sadananda Marla Deepthi Marlah alias Maryam for alleged links to the terrorist organization Isla
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On January 3, NIA raided the residence of BM Bashaat at Mastikatte village near Mangaluru in Uttar Kannad District of Karnataka and arrested Mundadiguttu Sadananda Marla Deepthi Marlah alias Maryam for alleged links to the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS). Several documents were also seized.
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January - 3 
The BSF seized a consignment of arms and heroin along the IB near the Chamliyal border outpost in Samba District on January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. The consignment was found packed in a white-coloured sack hidden in sarkanda (wild grass) near the
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The BSF seized a consignment of arms and heroin along the IB near the Chamliyal border outpost in Samba District on January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. The consignment was found packed in a white-coloured sack hidden in sarkanda (wild grass) near the Chamliyal border outpost. The officials said the seizure included three AK rifles along with five magazines, four pistols along with seven magazines, five packets of heroin and some assorted ammunition. The sack was noticed during patrolling, the officials said, adding that it had the markings of “Karachi Fertilizers Company Limited”.
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January - 3 
The central government should decide within eight weeks on the extradition and repatriation of a woman from Kerala who is detained in Afghanistan with her child on charges of joining the Islamic State (IS) terror outfit, the Supreme Court ruled on Ja
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The central government should decide within eight weeks on the extradition and repatriation of a woman from Kerala who is detained in Afghanistan with her child on charges of joining the Islamic State (IS) terror outfit, the Supreme Court ruled on January 3, reports Hindustan Times. The court was hearing a petition filed by VJ Sebastian Francis, a resident of Ernakulam District in Kerala, who requested repatriation of his daughter Sonia, alias Ayisha, and granddaughter. The two are at Pul-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul since 2019, before the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.
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January - 3 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken possession of properties worth INR 4.023 million belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Rambabu Ram alias Rajan Ji alias Prahar alias Nikhil Ji and his family members in a money lau
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken possession of properties worth INR 4.023 million belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Rambabu Ram alias Rajan Ji alias Prahar alias Nikhil Ji and his family members in a money laundering case, reports India Today on January 4. Rambabu is the ‘secretary’ of CPI-Maoist’s Western Zonal Committee of North Bihar and has a criminal history of 20 years. Earlier, the properties were provisionally attached on March 19, 2021, which was confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority, Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), New Delhi on September 14, 2021. The ED had initiated the money laundering investigation on the basis of 28 FIRs lodged in various Police Stations in Bihar against Rambabu and his family members under the sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC), Arms Act, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and Explosive Substance Act for illegal activities including murder, attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, dacoity, robbery, collection of extortion from various ongoing development work in Bihar. A cash reward of INR 500,000 has already been announced by the Bihar government on Rambabu.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to get new branches in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Patna, Jaipur, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar, as Ministry of Finance on January 3, approved the proposal of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for six offices
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to get new branches in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Patna, Jaipur, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar, as Ministry of Finance on January 3, approved the proposal of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for six offices, reports bharattimes.co.in. “The proposal of MHA regarding creation of offices at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Patna, Jaipur, Bhopal Bhubaneshwar and creation of 435 posts was examined and it was agreed to create 300 posts,” Ministry of Finance said in a communication. According to sources, the UMHA in its letter to the finance ministry had sought an average of 72 personnel and officers for each office, but only 50 members were approved. The Bengaluru, Patna and Bhopal branches will be headed by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG), while the other three branches will be headed by a Superintendent of Police (SP) level officer. There will be five inspectors to investigate the cases along with forensic experts at all the locations.
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To strengthen the presence of the force on the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] front of Chhattisgarh, fortified Police Stations are being constructed in the interior areas of Bastar, reports naidunia.com on January 4. Director General of Police (DGP
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To strengthen the presence of the force on the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] front of Chhattisgarh, fortified Police Stations are being constructed in the interior areas of Bastar, reports naidunia.com on January 4. Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Juneja said that the construction of 75 fortified Police Stations has been completed. Along with this, the construction of 63 new Police Stations has started in the interior areas. Operation of these Police Stations will reduce Naxalite activities. Along with this, 32 Night Landing Helipads have been constructed so far to strengthen the anti-Naxal movement, in which the operation has started on 14. Force's helicopters are working to deliver logistics and weapons to the soldiers using the In Night Landing Helipad. DGP Juneja said that 16 new camps and four new Police Stations have been opened in Tarrem in Bijapur, Bharanda in Narayanpur, Malewahi in Bastar and Anantapur in Kondagaon in the Naxal-affected core area. The Palli Barsoor Axis and Aranpur Jagargunda Axis have opened after 30 years since the opening of the camp. 525 new mobile towers were installed to strengthen the communication network. In the second phase, the process of installing 971 4G mobile towers is going on. After the camp was established, it was successful in providing electricity to the inaccessible areas of Sukma's Golapalli, Palodi, Elaramadgu, Kondasavali and Tarrem, Mekur and Tumkapal of Dantewada.
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a local top commander from Bandipora District, were killed in separate incidents in Shalimar and Gasu areas of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 3, reports Greater Kashmir. Base
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a local top commander from Bandipora District, were killed in separate incidents in Shalimar and Gasu areas of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 3, reports Greater Kashmir. Based on specific input generated by Police regarding presence of terrorist in Shalimar area, a search operation was launched by Srinagar Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). During the search operation, the search party was fired upon indiscriminately by hiding militants, which was effectively retaliated leading to a brief shootout and elimination of LeT local top commander Saleem Parray. As per Police, Parray was active since 2016 and was involved in several civilian killings including of Bashir Ahmad Dar and his brother Ghulam Hassan Dar at Shahgund Hajin in Bandipora on May 5, 2018, Hilal Ahmad Parray at Parray Mohalla Hajin on May 16, 2018, even as "he was also involved in throat slitting of many civilians in Hajin area.
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah on January 3, chaired a high-level meeting to assess the internal security situation in the country, and stressed on the threats of terrorism and the need for coordination among central and state agencies, reports
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah on January 3, chaired a high-level meeting to assess the internal security situation in the country, and stressed on the threats of terrorism and the need for coordination among central and state agencies, reports Indian Express. The meeting was attended by top officials of central agencies and forces apart from police officials of various states through video conference. “Highlighting the continued threats of terrorism and global terror groups, terror financing, narco-terrorism, organised crime-terror nexus, illicit use of cyber space, movement of foreign terrorist fighters, etc. Home Minister stressed upon the need for better coordination and synergy among the central and state security agencies in countering the ever-changing CT and security challenges,” a statement from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said.
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A Policeman sustained injuries in a grenade blast at Maripur Road of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 3, reports ARY News. Police officials said that unidentified motorcyclists hurled a grenade near Policeman Imran and fled from t
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A Policeman sustained injuries in a grenade blast at Maripur Road of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 3, reports ARY News. Police officials said that unidentified motorcyclists hurled a grenade near Policeman Imran and fled from the scene. Imran sustained wounds on his hand and other parts of the body.
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Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari revealed on January 3 that a bill pertaining to enforced disappearances, which was recently passed by the National Assembly (NA), had gone "missing", reports Dawn. Speaking to media persons at the Ministry of H
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Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari revealed on January 3 that a bill pertaining to enforced disappearances, which was recently passed by the National Assembly (NA), had gone "missing", reports Dawn. Speaking to media persons at the Ministry of Human Rights, she said: "We had prepared the bill regarding missing persons and it was passed by the [relevant] standing committee and the National Assembly (NA). But it went missing after it was sent to the Senate." The minister said there were reports, however, that the bill was now at the Senate Secretariat. The bill, Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2021, was passed by the NA on November 8, 2021, and is aimed at making amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and Code of Criminal Procedure. It was introduced in the NA by the Federal Interior minister in June 2021. While initially there was no provision related to the filing of a false complaint or false information about subjecting a person to enforced disappearance, subsequently a provision was added to the bill to declare it a penal offence punishable by up to five years imprisonment with a fine up to PKR 500,000. The proposed law provides for the insertion of a new section 52B in the PPC for defining an “enforced disappearance”.
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre)’s first Central Committee meeting held in Lalitpur District on January 3 has re-elected Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to the post of party Chairman, reports Khabar Hub. The Central Committ
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre)’s first Central Committee meeting held in Lalitpur District on January 3 has re-elected Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to the post of party Chairman, reports Khabar Hub. The Central Committee meeting held in Lalitpur approved the proposal to make Prachanda the Chairman. Leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha was the proponent and Krishna Bahadur Mahara was the supporter of the proposal to re-elect Prachanda as party Chairman. As soon as the meeting approved the proposal, the newly re-elected Chairman took the oath of office.
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A member of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) was shot dead by gunmen on January 3 while visiting his father-in-law's house at Lama in Bandarban District, reports Daily Bangladesh. The deceased was identified as Monkyaching Marma (35).
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A member of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) was shot dead by gunmen on January 3 while visiting his father-in-law's house at Lama in Bandarban District, reports Daily Bangladesh. The deceased was identified as Monkyaching Marma (35). Angow Marma, a resident of Anghla Para, President of Lama Upazila PCJSS, said, “I came to know about the incident at 2 pm. The farm house is 500 yards east of our neighbourhood. Monkyching Marma is my niece's husband. The incident is believed to have taken place in a conflict of regional politics.”
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The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on January 3 urged the Government to summon Parliament immediately to discuss the burning problems people were beset with, reports The Island. Addressing the media at the Opposition Leader’s Office in
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The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on January 3 urged the Government to summon Parliament immediately to discuss the burning problems people were beset with, reports The Island. Addressing the media at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo, Chief Opposition Whip Kandy District SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella said Parliament should be summoned without further delay as the country was facing massive foreign reserve crisis. “The government is trying to sell off national assets. Between 15 and 20 lands in Colombo are up for sale. Seven acres of prime land in Bogambara playground is to be sold. The government is trying to sell the Trincomalee oil tank farm. The agreements are to be signed while Parliament is closed. We need parliament open to debate the country’s problems,” Kiriella said.
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January - 3 
Officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said that they will create a special battalion of suicide attackers to be part of their future army, reports Khamma News on January 4. Deputy Minister of information and culture and spokesperson o
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Officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said that they will create a special battalion of suicide attackers to be part of their future army, reports Khamma News on January 4. Deputy Minister of information and culture and spokesperson of the Taliban Zabiullah Mujahid said that the battalion will be part of their special forces and will be active under Defense Ministry. Zabiullah Mujahid said that the battalion will be used during special operations.
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January - 3 
On January 3, the Taliban forces clashed with Turkmen border forces when they went to the border of Khamab district of Jowzjan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. “Three days ago, the Turkmen border guards had killed one civilian and beaten another,” sai
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On January 3, the Taliban forces clashed with Turkmen border forces when they went to the border of Khamab district of Jowzjan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. “Three days ago, the Turkmen border guards had killed one civilian and beaten another,” said Helal Balkhi, acting head of the Taliban Information and Culture Department in Jowzjan province. According to him, the Taliban forces faced a military response from the Turkmen border forces when they went to the border of Khamab district to check the security situation this morning. “The Taliban forces fired back in response to an attack by Turkmen border guards,” said Balkhi. The details of the incident are not yet clear and no casualties have been reported.
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January - 4 
Former Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Manoharpur, Gurucharan Nayak, on January 4 narrowly escaped a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack, but the Maoists slit the throats of his two Policemen body
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Former Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Manoharpur, Gurucharan Nayak, on January 4 narrowly escaped a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack, but the Maoists slit the throats of his two Policemen bodyguards and snatched three AK-47 rifles before escaping from the spot in Jheelruwa village in Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, reports outlookindia.com. Chakradharpur, Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Dilip Khalkho said that the attack by CPI-Maoist outfit took place in Jheelruwa village in Goilkera Police Station area after a football match in which Nayak was the chief guest. "Soon after the local football match was over, the Maoists, who were in the crowd of football-watchers, suddenly attacked Nayak. He somehow managed to escape with the help of his policemen bodyguards. The Maoists, however, slit the throats of his two policemen bodyguards and snatched their AK-47 rifles. They also snatched a similar rifle from another security personnel and fled the spot," SDPO, Khalkho said. According to villagers the Maoists were more than 25 in numbers, adds The New India Express. Earlier also, Nayak had a close shave in a Maoist attack at Anandpur in Harta region. The Maoists had also pasted posters at his residence giving life threats to him a few years back.
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January - 4 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Jongsum village in Kantang circle of Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh on January 4, reports Northeast Today. The arrestee identified as Lieutenant Salha
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Jongsum village in Kantang circle of Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh on January 4, reports Northeast Today. The arrestee identified as Lieutenant Salhap Jugli alias Salnang was actively involved in forceful extortion in the district. An Italy-made pistol along with six rounds of live ammunition from the possession of the militant.
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January - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 4 killed two The Resistance Front (TRF) militants at Okay area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. The encounter broke out in the morning shortly after SFs cordoned the area followi
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 4 killed two The Resistance Front (TRF) militants at Okay area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. The encounter broke out in the morning shortly after SFs cordoned the area following the inputs about the presence of militants there. The identity of the slain militants was yet to be ascertained. “Both the killed terrorists are locals and linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT/TRF. They were involved in several terror crimes," Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar said in a statement.
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January - 4 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth INR 2.8 million belonging to the family members and associates of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Dilip Sahni in Bihar under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), repo
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth INR 2.8 million belonging to the family members and associates of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Dilip Sahni in Bihar under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), reports India Today on January 5. Officials said, the attached properties include three land parcels, LIC policies, fixed deposits, bank balance and a motor cycle. The ED had initiated the money laundering investigation on the basis of 12 FIRs lodged in various Police Stations of Bihar against Dilip, an active cadre of the CPI-Maoist. Dilip is a habitual offender and is accused of the several offences under Indian Penal Code (IPC), Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act and unlawful activities for crime related to murder, attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, use of arms and ammunition in Bihar.
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January - 4 
A leader of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F), Sardarzada Mir Zahid Khan Lehri, was shot dead in Ghazi village in Kachhi District of Balochistan on January 4, reports Dawn. Sardarzada Mir Zahid Khan Lehri was on a visit to his agricultural land near Ghazi
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A leader of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F), Sardarzada Mir Zahid Khan Lehri, was shot dead in Ghazi village in Kachhi District of Balochistan on January 4, reports Dawn. Sardarzada Mir Zahid Khan Lehri was on a visit to his agricultural land near Ghazi village when unidentified assailants opened fire on him. Zahid Lehri and his guard were injured. Zahid Lehri later succumbed to his injuries at hospital. Zahid Lehri was a member of the provincial council of JUI-F, Balochistan chapter.
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January - 4 
Dawn quoting Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) Annual Security Report (2021) reported on January 4 that though violence-related casualties in Pakistan declined at a steady rate since 2015, remained somewhat unchanged in 2020 but seemed
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Dawn quoting Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) Annual Security Report (2021) reported on January 4 that though violence-related casualties in Pakistan declined at a steady rate since 2015, remained somewhat unchanged in 2020 but seemed to have accelerated dramatically during the year. With an increase of roughly 42pc in 2021, Pakistan suffered 853 fatalities (up from 600 last year) and 1,690 injuries directly linked to violence-related incidents. Nearly 75pc of all violence-related fatalities were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Balochistan. Of the total fatalities, Punjab accounted for 8pc followed by Sindh. Compared to the fatalities in 2020, all regions except Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan suffered an exponential surge in violence with Balochistan accounting for a net 80pc increase. According to the report, commensurately, both security operations and terror attacks increased in 2021 year. A total of 146 security operations were carried out during the year leaving 298 outlaws dead, a rise of more than 40pc, against the figures of 2020. In contrast, there were 403 terror attacks compared to 2020. Four suicide attacks took place last year that left 20 people dead compared to two suicide attacks in 2020. An alarming upsurge of over 41pc was observed in 2021 in the fatalities of security personnel. In 2020, there was a decline of 18pc in security personnel’s fatalities. Outlaws (including militants, insurgents and criminals) suffered a 26.5pc increase in fatalities while the civilians accounted for the largest number of the victims of violence. As a whole, the combined losses of civilian and security personnel’s lives were 74pc of the total fatalities while the outlaws, the main perpetrators of violence, had suffered one fourth of the fatalities.
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January - 4 
Nepali Congress (NC) President and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba addressing an inauguration program of the newly established NC office in Dharan city of Sunsari District on December 4 said that the party will be united, reports Republica. He sai
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Nepali Congress (NC) President and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba addressing an inauguration program of the newly established NC office in Dharan city of Sunsari District on December 4 said that the party will be united, reports Republica. He said “Unity in the party is necessary for the future of the party. For unity, all the friends of the party must be united. I am confident that it will start from Dharan.”
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January - 4 
Dhaka Special Tribunal on January 4 rejected bail of former Joint Secretary General of Hefazat-e Islam (HeI) Mamunul Huq who is a charge sheeted accused in subversive case, reports Daily Observer. Judge Fatima Imrose Khonika of Special Tribunal of D
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Dhaka Special Tribunal on January 4 rejected bail of former Joint Secretary General of Hefazat-e Islam (HeI) Mamunul Huq who is a charge sheeted accused in subversive case, reports Daily Observer. Judge Fatima Imrose Khonika of Special Tribunal of Dhaka passed the order responding to a plea. At the same time, she set March 13 for recording the depositions of the witnesses in the case. On January 14, 2015, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders and workers vandalised vehicles and set those on fire at Madhya Pirerbagh of Sheorapa under Mirpur Model Police Station in Dhaka city. Later, ASI Khondker Rajib Ahmed of Mirpur Model Police Station filed the case under the Special Powers Act. Mamunul Huq was a charge sheeted accused in the case. On December 4, he was produced before the tribunal for showing him arrested. After the hearing the tribunal granted the petition. Afterward, Mamunul Huque's lawyer Syed Zainul Abedin Mesbah submitted a prayer to the tribunal seeking his client's bail. After the hearing, the tribunal rejected the bail prayer.
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January - 4 
Pabna District Special Court on January 4 sentenced to life imprisonment four cadres of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) for killing a man in Santhia upazila (sub-District) of Pabna District in 2006, reports The Daily Star. The convicts
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Pabna District Special Court on January 4 sentenced to life imprisonment four cadres of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) for killing a man in Santhia upazila (sub-District) of Pabna District in 2006, reports The Daily Star. The convicts are Wasim Munshi (39), Mohammd Mostafa (42), Mirazul Islam (43) and Shahadat Hossain (30). Of them, Shahdat and Wasim were present before the court while the other two accused were tried in absentia. District Special Judge Mohammad Ahsan Tarek also fined the convicts Tk 25,000 each. According to the case statement, Rafikul Islam of village Gobindapur village went to visit his in-laws' house at Sagarkandi village on October, 19, 2006. The same day, PBCP cadres abducted Rafikul from the house and later killed him.
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January - 4 
A suspect who was remanded in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks was died on January 4 while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, reports Colombo Page. The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Kalin (42), a resident of Chu
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A suspect who was remanded in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks was died on January 4 while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, reports Colombo Page. The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Kalin (42), a resident of Church Road, Kalmunai. According to the Prisons Spokesman Chandana Ekanayake, the suspect was remanded on April 6, 2021 in connection with the Easter Sunday attack. The suspect was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital on December 5 after receiving treatment at the Prison Hospital on November 23 due to an illness. He had died while receiving treatment as an inpatient at the Intermediate Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) of the Colombo National Hospital, Police told.
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January - 4 
Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) on January 4 condemn the decision to involve Government representatives in the historic Jaffna Kite Festival, reports The Sunday Morning. In a media statement, the TNPF said that they condemn the decision taken to
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Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) on January 4 condemn the decision to involve Government representatives in the historic Jaffna Kite Festival, reports The Sunday Morning. In a media statement, the TNPF said that they condemn the decision taken to invite Government representatives and officials to the Jaffna Kite Festival as they claim that it is this same Government that is contributing to the erasure of Tamil culture and history. The TNPF has noted that this is a move to ‘destroy the Tamil tradition. The kite festival in Jaffna is an annual event, held in concurrence with the Thai Pongal festival every January. Hundreds of participants are usually seen at the event.
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January - 4 
Deputy Foreign Minister (FM) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai said that they have completed all preconditions for recognition and now is the time for the International Community to come forward and recognize t
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Deputy Foreign Minister (FM) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai said that they have completed all preconditions for recognition and now is the time for the International Community to come forward and recognize the IEA, reports Khamma News on January 5.Minister Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai, speaking at a convention in Paktia province, said that security, rule of law, and full control over Afghanistan’s borders are the major preconditions for recognitions that have been met by the Taliban.
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January - 4 
Former Justice Minister, Fazel Ahmad Manawi, in a post on his Facebook page, asked Afghans to join National Resistance Front (NRF), reports Aamaj News 24 on January 5. Minister also said that for the people who have lived in dignity, it is a big sham
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Former Justice Minister, Fazel Ahmad Manawi, in a post on his Facebook page, asked Afghans to join National Resistance Front (NRF), reports Aamaj News 24 on January 5. Minister also said that for the people who have lived in dignity, it is a big shame to work in illegitimate government of Taliban.
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January - 5 
On January 5, a self-style ‘private’, Bansam Hangphuk, of NSCN-R surrendered at Changlang Police Station (PS) of Changlang District.
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On January 5, a self-style ‘private’, Bansam Hangphuk, of NSCN-R surrendered at Changlang Police Station (PS) of Changlang District.
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January - 5 
On January 5, a suspected drug peddler identified as Jahangir Alom was injured in police firing while attempting to evade arrest in Saidaria in Rupohihat Police Station (PS) area of Nagaon District in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Alom who was also w
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On January 5, a suspected drug peddler identified as Jahangir Alom was injured in police firing while attempting to evade arrest in Saidaria in Rupohihat Police Station (PS) area of Nagaon District in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Alom who was also wanted in at least three dacoity cases initially threw stones and attacked Police with stick in order to escape from arrest. It was at this moment he was shot at his leg. Later he was arrested after the shootout along with three boxes of suspected drugs.
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January - 5 
On January 5, one jawan identified as Rifleman L Wangshu of 16 Assam Rifles (AR) was killed in an Improvised Explosive device (IED) blast at Lilong Ushoipokpi Sangomsang along the Imphal-Moreh Road in Thoubal District of Manipur, reports The Sangai E
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On January 5, one jawan identified as Rifleman L Wangshu of 16 Assam Rifles (AR) was killed in an Improvised Explosive device (IED) blast at Lilong Ushoipokpi Sangomsang along the Imphal-Moreh Road in Thoubal District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. Another jawan identified as Pinku Das was injured in the blast. It is reported that the Road Opening Party (ROP) of 16 AR Company occasionally take their lunch at the blast site. The attack which is suspected to be the handiwork of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) came just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the State capital.
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January - 5 
One cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter took place between the Police and Maoists in the Pachrukhia Hill area under Madanpur Block in Aurangabad District of Bihar on January 5, reports prabhatkhabar.co
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One cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter took place between the Police and Maoists in the Pachrukhia Hill area under Madanpur Block in Aurangabad District of Bihar on January 5, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Aurangabad Superintendent of Police (SP), Kantesh Kumar Mishra said that on January 5 evening, the Commando Battalion for resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel were conducting a search operation, and during this, on seeing them, the Maoists started firing, to which the soldiers also took the front and started retaliation. However, Police personnel are safe in the incident. Meanwhile, the Maoists also triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, as has been confirmed by the SP himself. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 5 
Three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants including a local militant killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chandgam village of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 5, reports Greater Kashmir. "Acting on specific inpu
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Three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants including a local militant killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chandgam village of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 5, reports Greater Kashmir. "Acting on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in village Chandgam area of Pulwama, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Police, 55RR and 182Bn CRPF in the said area, " a Police spokesman said. "During the search operation, as the joint search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party which was retaliated effectively leading to an encounter, " he added. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including 02 M-4 Carbine and 01 AK series rifle were recovered from the site of encounter. Among the killed militants, two have been identified as Mir Owais resident of Ashmander area of Pulwama District and a Pakistani national Talha Yasir. Regarding the third killed militant, although the recoveries made from the site of encounter indicate him to be a foreigner however his identification is being ascertained. As per Police, the slain trio was "part of group involved in several terror crime cases including attacks on security forces and civilian atrocities". "Several terror crime cases were registered against both the killed identified terrorists. Terrorist Owais was involved in killing of a civilian namely Azad Ahmad Dar of Kangan Pulwama. The killed Pakistani terrorist Talha was mastermind in preparation of Vehicle-borne IEDs besides, involved in attack on civilian at Wanpora area of Pulwama”, Police said.
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January - 5 
TS Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has taken over as Chair of the Counter Terrorism Committee for 2022, reports Goa Chronicle. India is a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council and its two-year term ends on Dece
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TS Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has taken over as Chair of the Counter Terrorism Committee for 2022, reports Goa Chronicle. India is a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council and its two-year term ends on December 31, 2022. The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate tweeted the news of TS Tirumurti assuming the chair of the Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) which was established in 2001 in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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January - 5 
Two soldiers were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBOs) in Kot Kili village of South Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 5, reports Dawn. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),
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Two soldiers were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBOs) in Kot Kili village of South Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 5, reports Dawn. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was carried out by Security Forces (SFs) following reports of terrorists' presence in the area. The dead soldiers were identified as sepoy Faridullah (31), a resident of Karak District and sepoy Shuaib Hassan (29), a resident of Dera Ismail Khan District.
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January - 5 
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar said on January 5 that the purpose of erecting the fence along the Pak-Afghan border was to provide security to people along the border, not create divisions among t
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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar said on January 5 that the purpose of erecting the fence along the Pak-Afghan border was to provide security to people along the border, not create divisions among them, reports The Express Tribune. ISPR Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar gave an overview of the year 2021 at a press conference. During the press conference, General Iftikhar talked about the security situation along the border with Afghanistan, especially the border fencing. According to the ISPR DG, the fencing work along the Pak-Afghan border is almost completed while over 71 per cent of the work on fencing has been completed along the Pak-Iran border. Pakistan has more than 1,200 border posts along the Pak-Afghan border while there are 377 posts on the other side of the border. “This means that there is a distance of at least 7-8 km between check posts,” he said, adding that the shortage of posts has made it challenging to keep the militants in check. In 2021, 164 forts were constructed along the Pak-Afghan border and 31 forts were established along the Pak-Iran border, he said, adding that so far, a total of 673 forts/border posts have been constructed. “Pakistan has set up 67 new wings for FC Balochistan and FC KP to strengthen border security while the formation of six more wings is in the process,” he added. Speaking about the Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, General Iftikhar said the operation was different from other operations as it was not area-specific or military-specific. At least 60,000 IBOs were conducted under Radd-ul-Fasaad. The measures taken by the Security Forces (SFs) busted terrorist networks across the country, he added. Over 800 security alerts were issued during the year that managed to thwart terrorism incidents by 70 per cent, the ISPR chief added.
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January - 5 
Two terrorists were killed and three arrested during another IBO carried out by SFs in Tank area of Dera Ismail Khan District on January 5, reports Dawn. One militant surrendered to SFs and a cache of ammunition, including improvised explosive device
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Two terrorists were killed and three arrested during another IBO carried out by SFs in Tank area of Dera Ismail Khan District on January 5, reports Dawn. One militant surrendered to SFs and a cache of ammunition, including improvised explosive devices and rockets, were recovered from the possession of terrorists.
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January - 5 
World Hindu Federation during a gathering at Bharatpur of Chitwan District on January 5 called to reinstate Nepal as Hindu state, reports Khabar Hub. Federation Chairman Dr. Ramchandra Adhikari said the movement to restore the Hindu state should be l
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World Hindu Federation during a gathering at Bharatpur of Chitwan District on January 5 called to reinstate Nepal as Hindu state, reports Khabar Hub. Federation Chairman Dr. Ramchandra Adhikari said the movement to restore the Hindu state should be launched from Chitwan and made nationwide. Federation General Secretary Ganesh Prasad Neupane called for unity among like-minded people for the protection of the religion. He accused that Nepal was dismissed as the Hindu state due to the vested interests of political parties. Federation Secretary Netranath Poudel urged the masses to vote for the party carrying the agenda of Nepal as a Hindu state in the upcoming election.
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January - 5 
The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on January 5 observed the eighth anniversary of the 10th parliamentary election day — January 5, 2014 — as ‘democracy killing day’ across the country amid police obstruction, reports New Age. In
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The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on January 5 observed the eighth anniversary of the 10th parliamentary election day — January 5, 2014 — as ‘democracy killing day’ across the country amid police obstruction, reports New Age. In Dhaka city, addressing a human chain in front of the National Press Club, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said “On this day [January 5, 2014], the illegitimate government of Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, killed democracy. A deceptive and farcical election was held on that day to completely depoliticise Bangladesh and to remove it from the list of fully democratic countries.”
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January - 5 
On January 5, unidentified gunmen shot dead a rickshaw driver in the Saracha Ali Khan area of Police District (PD) 9 of Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Etilaatroz.
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On January 5, unidentified gunmen shot dead a rickshaw driver in the Saracha Ali Khan area of Police District (PD) 9 of Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar, reports Etilaatroz.
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January - 6 
Chhattisgarh Police claimed that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres had killed three of their own, including a ‘militia commander’ and a woman member, at a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) in Pusnar-Id
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Chhattisgarh Police claimed that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres had killed three of their own, including a ‘militia commander’ and a woman member, at a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) in Pusnar-Idinar village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District, reports The Week on January 7. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that the CPI-Maoist cadres holding a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) where they accused three tribal civilians of being a ‘Police informer’ and shot them dead in the presence of the villagers, Idinar village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District on January 6, as reported in hindi.news24online.com, stands corrected. Bastar Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P. said the killings were the result of a 'gang war' within the western Bastar division of the CPI-Maoist. However, in an official statement, IGP Bastar said according to available information, “prima facie it appears that on January 6, Maoists have killed two of their own cadre, Kamlu Punem (militia platoon commander) along with militia member Mangi. Both Kamlu and Mangi left the Naxal camp in order to get married.” The IG said as of now, details of the third person (Maoist) killed was not available and the Bijapur Police was trying to gather more information.
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January - 6 
Police on January 6 neutralised a “hybrid module” of The Resistance Front (TRF) outfit in Bagat Barzulla area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), by arresting two militants and two of their associates, reports Greater Kashmir. Among
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Police on January 6 neutralised a “hybrid module” of The Resistance Front (TRF) outfit in Bagat Barzulla area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), by arresting two militants and two of their associates, reports Greater Kashmir. Among arrested terrorists, Suhail Qadir Khanday S/O Ghulam Qadir Khanday R/O Tral Pulwama, Suhail Mushtaq S/O Mushtaq Ahmed Waza R/O Niklora, are active terrorist, while their associates are identified as Basit Bilal Makaya S/O Bilal Ahmed Makaya R/O Qamar Abad Qamarwari and Naikoo Imad Nasar S/O Farooq Ahmed Bhat R/O Kiloora Shopian. Both the associates worked as Over Ground Workers (OGW). Two pistols along with two magazines and 30 pistol bullets were recovered on spot. On further questioning of terrorists Incriminating material, arms and ammunition including two pistols, six pistol magazines, 69 rounds two pistol silencers have been recovered from their hideout in Srinagar city. Addressing a press conference, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, central Kashmir, Sujit Kumar said they have “busted a module on credible human intelligence”. The members of this module are said to have carried out a recce of headquarters of National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police Headquarters in New Delhi. During the press conference, DIG Sujit Kumar said: “On December 22, 2021 terrorists targeted and killed a property dealer in Safakadal area”.
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January - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres holding a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) where they accused three tribal civilians of being a ‘Police informer’ and shot them dead in the presence of the villag
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres holding a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) where they accused three tribal civilians of being a ‘Police informer’ and shot them dead in the presence of the villagers, Idinar village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 6, reports hindi.news24online.com. According to the information, two youths and a woman are among the dead, and one of the youths killed is identified as Kamalu Punem, while the woman is identified as Mangi. The identity of the third youth killed is yet to be ascertained. Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said that he also got information about this incident, after which the Police team is sent in for investigation.
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January - 6 
Police on January 6 arrested three terrorists from Korangi District of Karachi, reports ARY News. According to Police, three terrorists associated with Lyari Gangsters were planning to attack important installations in Karachi city. Arms, hand grenad
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Police on January 6 arrested three terrorists from Korangi District of Karachi, reports ARY News. According to Police, three terrorists associated with Lyari Gangsters were planning to attack important installations in Karachi city. Arms, hand grenades and other explosives were recovered from the possession of the terrorists.
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January - 6 
SFs arrested a man from Bonistan area of Panjgur District on January 6 and transferred him to an unknown location, reports The Balochistan Post. The missing person was identified as Mahmood son of Rehmat Baloch, resident of Bonistan Chungi-Sar.
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SFs arrested a man from Bonistan area of Panjgur District on January 6 and transferred him to an unknown location, reports The Balochistan Post. The missing person was identified as Mahmood son of Rehmat Baloch, resident of Bonistan Chungi-Sar.
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January - 6 
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) to be convened on January 6 has been postponed on January 5 at the request of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), reports Republica. The Parliament Secretariat issuing a state
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The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) to be convened on January 6 has been postponed on January 5 at the request of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), reports Republica. The Parliament Secretariat issuing a statement said that the meeting scheduled for January 6 has been postponed and has been called for January 12 at 1:00PM. The CPN-UML had requested the Parliament Secretariat to postpone the meeting for some time as it is yet to hold Conventions in some Districts.
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January - 6 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam on January 6 said that the present Awami League (AL) Government believes in fascism and autocracy, reports Observer. He said “They don't tolerate any kind of opposing views or i
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam on January 6 said that the present Awami League (AL) Government believes in fascism and autocracy, reports Observer. He said “They don't tolerate any kind of opposing views or ideologies. As a result, they have completely destroyed democracy using the law enforcing agencies, particularly police force to serve its own purposes unlawfully. The Awami League wants to cling to power in Bangladesh forever. They are heading to establish one-party form of government in the country. The present government is working to reach this goal.”
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January - 6 
On January 6, Taliban forces arrested former deputy head of the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC), Mawlawi Din-Mohammad Azimi, in the Qasba area under Police District 15 of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Hasht-e Subh. Din-Moh
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On January 6, Taliban forces arrested former deputy head of the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC), Mawlawi Din-Mohammad Azimi, in the Qasba area under Police District 15 of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Hasht-e Subh. Din-Mohammad Azimi has also served as a representative of the people of Ghor in Afghanistan’s National Assembly and the deputy governor of Ghor. He is a prominent member of the Jamiat-e-Islami party.
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January - 6 
On January 6, two Taliban members and a civilian were killed and, at least, four others were injured in the clashes between Safauddin, Criminal Investigations Bureau Chief, and Salahuddin, the police chief of Maimay District in the Maimay District of
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On January 6, two Taliban members and a civilian were killed and, at least, four others were injured in the clashes between Safauddin, Criminal Investigations Bureau Chief, and Salahuddin, the police chief of Maimay District in the Maimay District of Badakhshan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. The dead civilian was from Shekay District of the Province.
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January - 6 
The First Deputy of the Prime Minister, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, called on foreign nations to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghans without consideration of the country's political issues, reports Tolo News on January 7. Mullah Baradar, in a
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The First Deputy of the Prime Minister, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, called on foreign nations to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghans without consideration of the country's political issues, reports Tolo News on January 7. Mullah Baradar, in a video message broadcast, called the Afghan situation “critical." “On the one side, there are the oppressive sanctions, and on the other side there is no infrastructure in Afghanistan from the past 20 years to facilitate job opportunities for citizens,” he said. According to Mullah Baradar, citizens across the country are in grave need of cash, shelter, and food.
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January - 7 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set around twenty-seven vehicles on fire in Gumla District of Jharkhand on January 7, reports The Free Press Journal. Gumla Police said, "A group of Naxals set around 27 vehicles on fire
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set around twenty-seven vehicles on fire in Gumla District of Jharkhand on January 7, reports The Free Press Journal. Gumla Police said, "A group of Naxals set around 27 vehicles on fire in Gumla district yesterday [January 7] evening. Many vehicles have burnt completely." An extensive search operation has been launched, the Police said.
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January - 7 
Anup Chetia, ‘general secretary’ of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), has blamed the social media for influencing the youths in Assam to join ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Northeast Now on January 8. Anup Chetia s
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Anup Chetia, ‘general secretary’ of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), has blamed the social media for influencing the youths in Assam to join ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Northeast Now on January 8. Anup Chetia stated that youths are being easily attracted towards the militant outfit due to sentiments and influential social media. This statement was made following the reports of two Assam Police personnel identified as Koushik Gohain and Numal Phukan joining the ULFA-I. Another person identified as Pinku Moran is also believed to have joined the banned outfit.
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January - 7 
Three Jash-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants including two foreigners were killed and an Army officer was injured in an encounter in Zolwa Chadoora area of Budgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the morning of January 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Bas
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Three Jash-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants including two foreigners were killed and an Army officer was injured in an encounter in Zolwa Chadoora area of Budgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the morning of January 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Based on a specific input generated by Police regarding presence of militants in Zolwa Chadoora area, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Security Forces (SFs) in the evening of January 6. “During the search operation, as the presence of militants was ascertained they fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party, which was retaliated, leading to an encounter. The SF evacuated the civilians trapped around the encounter site. “To avoid any collateral damage due to darkness, the operation was suspended during night hours”, an official said. However, in the wee hours, the operation resumed, resulting in the killing of three militants of JeM. An Army officer received minor splinter injury. One of the killed militants has been identified as Waseem Mir son of Ghulam Qadir Mir, resident of Nowgam Srinagar, who was active since December 2020. The official said that documents recovered revealed that the other two killed militants appeared to be foreigners. As per Police records, Waseem was a categorized militant and part of group involved in several cases including attacks on SFs and civilian atrocities. Several cases were registered against him.
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January - 7 
Five drug peddlers were arrested along with narcotics in two separate incidents in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Tweeting about the arrests, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 7 stated that under the leadership of Joint Commissi
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Five drug peddlers were arrested along with narcotics in two separate incidents in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Tweeting about the arrests, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 7 stated that under the leadership of Joint Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta, drugs worth several crores were seized and five interstate drug dealers were arrested in two separate incidents.
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January - 7 
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a journalist identified as Sajad Gul for allegedly instigating people to “resort to violence and disturb public peace”, reports Greater Kashmir on January 8. According to Police, Sajad had “uploaded the objectio
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Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a journalist identified as Sajad Gul for allegedly instigating people to “resort to violence and disturb public peace”, reports Greater Kashmir on January 8. According to Police, Sajad had “uploaded the objectionable videos with anti-national slogans raised by some women folk on the day when most wanted terrorist Saleem Parray was eliminated in Shalimar Srinagar". Further Police stated that Sajad operates a twitter account in the name of Sajad Gull and is always propagating against the government and uploads tweets not based on facts in order to provoke the people against Govt and to spread animosity, ill will among the people and against the Nation. Two cases FIR No. 12/2021 U/S 147, 447, 336, 353/IPC and FIR No. 79/2021 U/S 120B, 153B, 505/IPC has already been registered against him.
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January - 7 
Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar said on January 7 that as many as 11 terrorists have been gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022 so far, and most of them were top commanders of JeM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Daily Exce
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Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar said on January 7 that as many as 11 terrorists have been gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022 so far, and most of them were top commanders of JeM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Daily Excelsior. Asked about the “hit list” of the city terrorists that the SFs had prepared, the IGP Vijay Kumar informed that all of the terrorists on the list have been killed.
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January - 7 
Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha said on January 7 that terrorism is on its last legs in Kashmir, people of the Valley were also fed up with violence, they want development like other parts of the world and public support for extremism is ending,
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Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha said on January 7 that terrorism is on its last legs in Kashmir, people of the Valley were also fed up with violence, they want development like other parts of the world and public support for extremism is ending, reports Daily Excelsior. He stated this in an interview to Gulf News during his four-day visit to Dubai in which the J&K Government signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with top business houses of Dubai for investments in the Union Territory. To a question that conflict in Kashmir could be a bottleneck in attracting foreign investments, Sinha said going by the data, you will find that terrorism in on its last legs in the Valley.
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January - 7 
On January 7, a high alert has been sounded at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur of Maharashtra after a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist admitted conducting recce, reports Hindustan Times. A JeM terrorist of Jammu and Kashm
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On January 7, a high alert has been sounded at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur of Maharashtra after a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist admitted conducting recce, reports Hindustan Times. A JeM terrorist of Jammu and Kashmir who was recently arrested revealed that some members of the group have conducted a reconnaissance of some buildings in Nagpur including RSS headquarters and Hedgewar Bhavan at Reshimbagh. Following this, Police have increased security and also banned photography and the use of drones around the RSS headquarters at Mahal and the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Bhavan, Reshimbagh.
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January - 7 
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump along with five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other Maoist-related items near Korhigandi village in Swabhimaan Anchal in Malkangiri District of Od
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump along with five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other Maoist-related items near Korhigandi village in Swabhimaan Anchal in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 7, reports ommcomnews.com. According to reports, an operation team of the newly established Company Operating Base (COB) Ghanabeda/09 Bn recovered the IEDs, later on, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of BSF, cordoned the area and destroyed the IEDs in situ, thwarting a possible threat to the operating Security Forces in the region.
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January - 7 
Three accomplices of Canada-based Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) operative Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, an aide of KTF’s Canada-based ‘chief’ Hardeep Singh Nijjar, were arrested with two hand-grenades and two pistols from Chogawan village in Moga Dis
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Three accomplices of Canada-based Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) operative Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, an aide of KTF’s Canada-based ‘chief’ Hardeep Singh Nijjar, were arrested with two hand-grenades and two pistols from Chogawan village in Moga District of Punjab on January 7, reports Hindustan Times. The arrestees identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi of Shadiwala village, Varinder Singh alias Vinda of Makhu and Baljeet Singh of Fatehgarh Panjtoor village in Moga District, had planned to attack a church in Moga to disturb the law-and-order situation, the Police said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Charanjeet Singh Sohal said, “The accused had done a recce of a church and planned a grenade attack on it. However, we caught them and averted the attack.” The SSP further said, “First the accused tried to run over the police team with their vehicle when they were intercepted and then they tried to throw grenades at them. They also pointed pistols at the police personnel. However, the police managed to catch them.” A .9mm pistol, a magazine and six cartridges were recovered from Gurpreet Singh, while a .9mm pistol, two magazines and 12 cartridges were found with Varinder Singh and two hand-grenades were recovered from Baljeet Singh. The SSP said, “During interrogation, they said that they were in regular touch with Arsh Dala, who provided them the grenades to throw at a religious place. He had also given them money for this task.” According to the Police, Dala along with KTF’s Canada-based chief Nijjar is a co-conspirator behind the targeted killings in Punjab, including the murder of a Dera follower and firing on a priest in Nijjar’s village. Besides, he was the prime accused in the murder of gangster Sukha Lamme and a trader in Moga. At present, he is hiding in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
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January - 7 
On January 7, two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on Amirwanda Road within the Lakki Police Station (PS) of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Two Kalashnikovs, six magaz
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On January 7, two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on Amirwanda Road within the Lakki Police Station (PS) of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Two Kalashnikovs, six magazines, a huge amount of ammunition, two identity cards, cash, a sack full of explosive material, and other equipment were recovered from the possession of slain militants.
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January - 7 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on January 7 acquitted 17 workers of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reports Samaa TV. A case against them was registered at Shahdarah Police Station of Lahore for disrupting the Government’s work and giving
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on January 7 acquitted 17 workers of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reports Samaa TV. A case against them was registered at Shahdarah Police Station of Lahore for disrupting the Government’s work and giving death threats. Police in its report had declared them not guilty. The court decided to acquit the accused in light of the Police report. In October, thousands of TLP workers were arrested and FIRs, under sections of inciting violence and terrorism, were registered at multiple Police stations in Lahore after they clashed with the Punjab Police during their march on Islamabad.
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January - 7 
Police on January 7 foiled a terror bid by recovering 20 hand grenades stuffed in a shopper from the Garden area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), City, Sarfaraz Nawaz said that they
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Police on January 7 foiled a terror bid by recovering 20 hand grenades stuffed in a shopper from the Garden area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), City, Sarfaraz Nawaz said that they have recovered a shopper carrying 20 hand grenades from a garbage dump in the Dhobi Ghat area of Garden. “Bomb Disposal Squad is currently involved in defusing the bombs and clearing the area,” SSP Sarfaraz Nawaz added.
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January - 7 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli inaugurating the convention of 63 Districts across the country through virtual medium on January 7 said that the result of the National Assembly (NA) election could be
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli inaugurating the convention of 63 Districts across the country through virtual medium on January 7 said that the result of the National Assembly (NA) election could be unfavorable, reports Khabar Hub. Oli said “Seats were distributed in the name of adjusting various parties some four years ago and now a reactionary alliance has been formed using the same as weapon. We are still strong alone.” He claimed that the alliance will have a poor show in the fresh elections and urged party cadres to face the unfavorable situation for the time being. Election for the 19 vacant seats in the NA is being held on January 26.
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January - 7 
Colombo District Court on January 7 rejected a request made by former President Maithripala Sirisena that he be released from several civil lawsuits filed by the victims of Easter Sunday attacks, reports Daily Mirror. The relatives of those who have
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Colombo District Court on January 7 rejected a request made by former President Maithripala Sirisena that he be released from several civil lawsuits filed by the victims of Easter Sunday attacks, reports Daily Mirror. The relatives of those who have died during the suicide bomb blasts took place in Colombo and individuals who injured had filed 128 lawsuits before Colombo District Court claiming compensations from former President Maithreepala Sirisena and several others. President's Counsel Faizer Mustapha appearing for the former President made a request to release his client from these cases. He further contended that there is no legal basis to proceed with these lawsuits. President's Counsel Shamil Perera appearing for the aggrieved party raised objections for the request and said the application to release the defendant from the cases is contrary to the provisions of Civil Procedure Code. The victims alleged that the defendants including former President Sirisena have failed to perform their official duties entrusted to prevent the terrorist attacks that took place on April 21, 2019 which caused irreparable damages to them.
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January - 7 
On January 7, unidentified Gunmen shot at a former member of parliament from Kapisa province, Hadi Safi, while he was returning home from mosque after Friday prayers in Police District (PD) 4 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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On January 7, unidentified Gunmen shot at a former member of parliament from Kapisa province, Hadi Safi, while he was returning home from mosque after Friday prayers in Police District (PD) 4 in Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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January - 7 
Police, in an operation, arrested an individual suspected to be linked to terrorism in Vilimale’ under North Male Atoll on January 7, reports Sun.mv.
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Police, in an operation, arrested an individual suspected to be linked to terrorism in Vilimale’ under North Male Atoll on January 7, reports Sun.mv.
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January - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Masa Sodhi, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 8, reports UNI. Sodhi, a resident of Fulpad village within Kuakonda Police Station limits, and carrying a rew
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Masa Sodhi, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on January 8, reports UNI. Sodhi, a resident of Fulpad village within Kuakonda Police Station limits, and carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, stands accused of triggering an explosion in 2016 at Mailewada, which resulted in seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed. Sodhi was also allegedly involved in the 2017 Burkapal encounter that claimed the lives of 12 personnel and two Maoists. Cases of attempts to murder, damaging roads and other property are also registered against the insurgent at various Police Stations.
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January - 8 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘Area Committee Member, (ACM)’ of Pedabayalu Dalam (armed squad) identified as Korra Singru alias Sundarrao alias Palem Sundarrao alias Joyo (52) was arrested by Sileru Police at Sapparla junction under Si
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘Area Committee Member, (ACM)’ of Pedabayalu Dalam (armed squad) identified as Korra Singru alias Sundarrao alias Palem Sundarrao alias Joyo (52) was arrested by Sileru Police at Sapparla junction under Sileru Police Station limits in G K Veedhi Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on January 8, reports The Hans India. Korra Singru joined Raithu Coolie Sangham as a Maoist party member in 2000. Since then, he worked as Maoist militia, Dalam member, party member and ACM. Currently, he's working as Pedabayalu ACM. He moved along with Maoist party in Galikonda, Korukonda, Pedabayalu areas of Visakhapatnam District and cut off area, and committed several offences. So far, he was involved in over 70 offences in Visakhapatnam, East Godavari and Odisha. He has been with the Maoist party for the past 21 years and played an active role to mobilise public support, arrange logistics and to recruit fresh cadres. Superintendent of Police (SP), Visakhapatnam District, B Krishna Rao said, along with involving in the brutal murder of Chikkudu Satyarao, Singru was also involved in murders of Korra Rangarao, Korra Sathibabu and Kolakani Surya Chandrababu. In addition, Singru also played a key role in two landmine blasts and five exchanges of fire. The Police seized one country made pistol, two detonators, a steel carriage and an electrical wire from Singru.
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January - 8 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Vijay Yadav, the ‘secretary’ of the Northeast area of Bihar and Jharkhand of CPI-Maoist, was arrested during an operation by a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Vijay Yadav, the ‘secretary’ of the Northeast area of Bihar and Jharkhand of CPI-Maoist, was arrested during an operation by a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from his house in Bhalgodi village under Jhajha Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on January 8, reports hindi.news18.com. Arrested Maoist Yadav was also an assistant to the top leader Pravesh of the CPI-Maoist, as well as he used to provide essential goods for Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] incidents. Police was also looking for it in the case of explosive ammonium nitrate recovered from Sono Police Station area in recent days. It is said that Jamui Police had recovered a huge quantity of explosives from Jhajha Police Station area in the past. After this it was revealed that there was a conspiracy to blow up several under-construction bridges in Sono Police Station area of the district at the behest of Maoist leader Pravesh.
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January - 8 
Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) ‘sub-zonal commander’ Bhavani surrendered before the Police in Palamu District of Jharkhand on Jharkhand 8, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Bhavani, a resident of Huntar located in Ramgarh Police Station limits in Palam
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Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) ‘sub-zonal commander’ Bhavani surrendered before the Police in Palamu District of Jharkhand on Jharkhand 8, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Bhavani, a resident of Huntar located in Ramgarh Police Station limits in Palamu, was active in Latehar and Garhwa Districts. He was earlier associated with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) and joined JJMP in the year 2016. He was made ‘commander’ after JJMP hardcore extremists Mahesh Bhuyan and Ramsunder Ram were killed in an encounter. Bhavani's surrender has dealt a big blow to the JJMP organization, because it was because of Bhavani's activity that JJMP was creating panic in the areas of Palamu division. JJMP and TPC are splinter groups of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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January - 8 
On January 8, arms and ammunition along with narcotics were recovered from a house in Chavangphai village of Tengnoupal District, reports United News of India. During search operation, a huge quantity of WIY narcotics tablets, 12 live rounds and two
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On January 8, arms and ammunition along with narcotics were recovered from a house in Chavangphai village of Tengnoupal District, reports United News of India. During search operation, a huge quantity of WIY narcotics tablets, 12 live rounds and two fired cases of 12 Bore Rifle and two live rounds of the pistol were recovered.
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January - 8 
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 has been extended for one more year in Manipur excluding the Imphal Municipal areas, reports The Northeast Today. In a notification signed by the Special Secretary (Home), Government of Manipur, H. Gy
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The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 has been extended for one more year in Manipur excluding the Imphal Municipal areas, reports The Northeast Today. In a notification signed by the Special Secretary (Home), Government of Manipur, H. Gyan Prakash released on January 8, “Whereas the Governor of Manipur is of the opinion that due to violent activities of various extremist/insurgent groups, the entire State of Manipur is in such a disturbed condition that the use of Armed Forces in aid of civil power is necessary; And, whereas the Governor of Manipur is of the opinion that the areas within the State of Manipur be declared as a ‘Disturbed Area’ under the provisions of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, as amended from time to time.” Further adding, the notification states, “Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (Act No.28 of 1958) as amended from time to time, the Governor of Manipur hereby accords ex-post facto approval to declare the entire State of Manipur excluding the Imphal Municipal Area as ‘Disturbed Area’ for a period of 1 (one) year with retrospective effect from December 1, 2021.”
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January - 8 
Dawn quoting the United Nation Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) data reported on January 8 that fifty-five journalists and media professionals, four Pakistanis among them, were killed 2021, with nearly nine in 10 killings sin
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Dawn quoting the United Nation Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) data reported on January 8 that fifty-five journalists and media professionals, four Pakistanis among them, were killed 2021, with nearly nine in 10 killings since 2006 still unresolved. UNESCO, which collected the data, stated that nearly three-quarters of female media professionals surveyed had experienced online violence linked to their work. In Pakistan, 85 journalists have been killed since 1993, including four killed in 2021.
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January - 8 
On January 8, three people were killed and three others were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at their convoy at the Loni Road area in Sibi city of Sibi District, reports The Nation. The convoy also included Nawabzada Baru Khan Baroza
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On January 8, three people were killed and three others were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at their convoy at the Loni Road area in Sibi city of Sibi District, reports The Nation. The convoy also included Nawabzada Baru Khan Barozai, brother of Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Barozai, the ex-interim Chief Minister of Balochistan who sustained injuries. Two soldiers who lost their lives in the attack were identified as Sepoy Naseeb Ullah and Sepoy Insha Allah.
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January - 8 
Six terrorists of Islamic State (IS) including Asghar Samalani were killed during exchange of fire at Eastern Bypass area of Quetta of Balochistan, reports Ary News on January 9. The terrorists initially lobbed grenades and fired at Security Forces (
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Six terrorists of Islamic State (IS) including Asghar Samalani were killed during exchange of fire at Eastern Bypass area of Quetta of Balochistan, reports Ary News on January 9. The terrorists initially lobbed grenades and fired at Security Forces (SF) when asked to surrender. In retaliation, six terrorists were killed. Improvised explosive device, three submachine guns with 200 rounds, two 9mm pistols with 47 rounds, a hand grenade and two motorcycles were recovered from the terrorist hideout.
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January - 8 
Prime Minister (PM) and Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba on January 8 urged the main opposition party Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) to stop Parliament obstruction, reports Republica. He paid a courtesy c
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Prime Minister (PM) and Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba on January 8 urged the main opposition party Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) to stop Parliament obstruction, reports Republica. He paid a courtesy call to CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli at his residence in Balkot. Earlier, the high-level political coordination committee meeting of the ruling alliance held at the official residence of PM Sher Bahadur Deuba on January 7 had decided to take initiatives to ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament.
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January - 9 
A gunfight broke out between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Hasanpora area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir in the afternoon of January 9, reports Greater Kashmir. "Encounter has started at Hasanpora area of Kulgam. Police and securit
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A gunfight broke out between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Hasanpora area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir in the afternoon of January 9, reports Greater Kashmir. "Encounter has started at Hasanpora area of Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow, ' a Police spokesman said. It was not immediately known as to how many militants are trapped in the area.
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January - 9 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand have been using luxury vehicles, bought with the money extorted from businessman and contractors, reports The New Indian Express on January 10. The recent arrest of cadres of the People’s Lib
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand have been using luxury vehicles, bought with the money extorted from businessman and contractors, reports The New Indian Express on January 10. The recent arrest of cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) from Ranchi has revealed that the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) in the State are leading a luxurious life and the top Maoists are using highly expensive vehicles even up to worth INR 15 million. These vehicles are being used by the rebels for collecting ‘levy’ (extortion money) from the local businessmen and supplying arms to its cadres. According to an official communiqué issued by Ranchi Police, a tip-off was received by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) that some of the people involved in supplying arms and ammunitions had been spotted near Dhurwa. A raid was conducted at a roadside Dhaba near Ring Road in Ranchi on Thursday (January 6) during which Arya Kumar Singh and Ujjwal Kumar Sahu were arrested along with Amirchand Kumar, who had come to receive the SIM cards for the PLFI cadres. Three others — Nivesh Kumar, Shubham Kumar and Dhruv Kumar — escaped in a BMW car and Thar jeep. They reportedly belong to the squad of PLFI ‘chief’ Dinesh Gope. Later, on information received from Amirchand, several high quality tents, sleeping bags and Maoist pamphlets along with cash amounting INR 325 000 was recovered. The car and jeep used by the other three for escaping was also seized by the Police. During their interrogation, the arrested persons told Police that they work for Gope. They also told Police that luxury vehicles are used to transfer the consignment from one place to another and Dhruv and Shubham belong to the same gang. “There are possibilities that many more such vehicles and several other luxury items being used by the Maoists for which probe still on. Anything could be said only after the investigations are concluded,” said Superintendent of Police (SP), City, Saurabh.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against five terrorists including 4 Bangladeshi nationals, reports Northeast Now on January 10. The chargesheet was filed before the special NIA court in Kolkata of West Bengal. The fi
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against five terrorists including 4 Bangladeshi nationals, reports Northeast Now on January 10. The chargesheet was filed before the special NIA court in Kolkata of West Bengal. The five terrorists identified as Lalu Sen alias Rahul Sen, Najiur Rahman Pavel alias Najiur Rahman, Mikail Khan alias S.K Sabbir, Rabiul Islam alias Rabiul Isalm and Mohammed Abdul Mannan Bachu had been arrested under Unlawful Activity Prevention Act (UAPA). The five terrorists including one Indian JMB operative were planning terrorist activities to create a riot-like situation and were receiving funds from Bangladesh through the Hawala channel.
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January - 9 
Under pressure for killing their own cadres, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s of the Gangaloor Area Committee issued a handwritten press note on January 9 to deny reports that they had killed three persons, including two of their own c
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Under pressure for killing their own cadres, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s of the Gangaloor Area Committee issued a handwritten press note on January 9 to deny reports that they had killed three persons, including two of their own cadres who were lovers and had broken ranks with the insurgents to marry, reports The Times of India on January 10. The Maoists, however, admitted to the murder of one of their cadres, Kamlu Punem, and claimed he was killed because he worked for Police and “was in a relationship with a relative”. On January 8, Police said they had information that Kamlu, a militia ‘platoon commander’, and his lover Mangi, a militia member, were produced in kangaroo court (people’s court of the Maoists) and killed by their comrades in Bijapur. A villager was also killed the same day. The Maoists claim this is Police propaganda, but the note is silent about Mangi. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, P Sundarraj said, “If this press note of Gangaloor Area Committee Maoists is authentic, then it supports the police version on the issue. Police have stated that Maoists have executed their own militia cadres Kamlu Punem and Mangi Punem. Whether both cadres tried to elope from the Maoist camp in order to marry is a matter of investigation. But the very fact that Naxals are executing their own cadres on suspicion of being police informers or for any other reason only indicates that the downfall of this illegal organization has begun.”
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January - 9 
A People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre was arrested with INR 6.1 million of ‘levy’ (extortion money) by the Police from Dhurva in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on January 9,
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A People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre was arrested with INR 6.1 million of ‘levy’ (extortion money) by the Police from Dhurva in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on January 9, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Senior superintendent of Police (SSP), Surendra Kumar Jha had received information that the PLFI cadre was hiding in Dhurva with the ‘levy’ money collected for PLFI ‘supremo’ Dinesh Gope. On this information, following a raid the cadre, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was arrested with a bag full of money after raiding the possible hideout.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘politburo’ member Misir Besra and his squad members managed to escape following an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand early on January 10 (today), reports The Tri
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘politburo’ member Misir Besra and his squad members managed to escape following an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand early on January 10 (today), reports The Tribune. Acting on a tip-off, Jharkhand Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a search operation during which Maoists opened fire on them, to which SFs retaliated, leading to a fierce gun-battle in a forest between Tumbahaka and Sarjamburu under Tonto Police Station area on January 9, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda said. However, Besra and his squad made a hasty retreat into the thick forests, and no casualty had been reported on either side, SP, Linda said, adding that a combing operation is under way.
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January - 9 
On January 9, a person was arrested near Indraprastha Park in Sarai Kale Khan Bus Terminal of New Delhi District in Delhi, reports ANI. The arrestee identified as Raisul Azam is a key supplier to an international syndicate indulged in circulation of
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On January 9, a person was arrested near Indraprastha Park in Sarai Kale Khan Bus Terminal of New Delhi District in Delhi, reports ANI. The arrestee identified as Raisul Azam is a key supplier to an international syndicate indulged in circulation of FICNs. Raisul Azam has already supplied FICN worth more than INR 1,00,00,000 in Delhi during the last four years. FICN worth INR 2,98,000 in denomination of INR 500 were seized from the arrestee.
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January - 9 
A clash was erupted on January 9 during the leadership selection of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Kailali District Committee in Kailali District, reports Khabar Hub. According to sources, clashes broke out between th
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A clash was erupted on January 9 during the leadership selection of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Kailali District Committee in Kailali District, reports Khabar Hub. According to sources, clashes broke out between the candidates of the rival factions of the party after the Election Committee repeatedly postponed the election schedule. A scuffle broke out between the incumbent president and presidential candidate Ratan Thapa and another presidential candidate Ran Bahadur Chand’s faction after the delegates raised the issue of delay in polling. During the clash, the youths threw ballot boxes and scattered ballot papers. Election in Kailali CPN-UML has become uncertain after the clash.
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January - 9 
Captain Pandithar, who was a senior member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), was commemorated on the 37th anniversary of his passing at his residence in Jaffna District on January 9, reports Tamil Guardian. Pandithar served in the Polit
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Captain Pandithar, who was a senior member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), was commemorated on the 37th anniversary of his passing at his residence in Jaffna District on January 9, reports Tamil Guardian. Pandithar served in the Political Wing of the LTTE and lost his life during a clash with the Sri Lankan army in 1985 near Avarangal, Jaffna District. Pandithar was a native of Valvettithurai and joined the liberation movement in 1981. He was reportedly also a childhood friend of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran. His commemoration was attended by notables including Jaffna Mayor V. Manivannan and former Northern Provincial Council member M K Shivajilingam.
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January - 9 
In a public statement, the Tamil National People's Front (TNFP) on January 9 demanded self-determination and opposed the 13th Amendment, reports Tamil Guardian. In their statement, the TNPF slammed the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) for its support of
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In a public statement, the Tamil National People's Front (TNFP) on January 9 demanded self-determination and opposed the 13th Amendment, reports Tamil Guardian. In their statement, the TNPF slammed the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) for its support of the 13th Amendment maintaining they were contravening decades of successive mandates of the Tamil nation. They further highlighted that the Provincial Councils were widely pilloried, rejected and boycotted by Tamil people, and considered not even a starting point to Tamil political aspirations of nationhood and self-determination. “We have dedicated ourselves to campaign to defeat the move to implement the 13th Amendment and Provincial Councils, and have commenced a campaign communicate to our people the grave dangers of the Provincial Councils” they conclude.
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January - 9 
On January 9, the 26-member delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) held meetings with Iranian officials on political, economic, transit, security and trade issues, reports Tolo News. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in an au
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On January 9, the 26-member delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) held meetings with Iranian officials on political, economic, transit, security and trade issues, reports Tolo News. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in an audio recording tweeted by Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, said the Islamic Emirate wants good relations with all countries, wants to expand its trade and transit ties with Iran, and said Iran can trade with Central Asia through Afghanistan.
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January - 9 
On January 9, Maldives Police Service (MPS) and Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) launched a joint operation under the name ‘Gulhigen’ for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the public and the security and peace of Male’ City, reports Sun.mv.
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On January 9, Maldives Police Service (MPS) and Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) launched a joint operation under the name ‘Gulhigen’ for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the public and the security and peace of Male’ City, reports Sun.mv.
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January - 9 
On January 9, two accused, Abdulla Ali Manik and Mohamed Thasleem, pled not guilty when prosecution read out charges against at a hearing held in Criminal Court, reports Sun.mv. Both are booked for supporting a terrorist organization under Article 16
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On January 9, two accused, Abdulla Ali Manik and Mohamed Thasleem, pled not guilty when prosecution read out charges against at a hearing held in Criminal Court, reports Sun.mv. Both are booked for supporting a terrorist organization under Article 16-1 (b) of the Counter-Terrorism Act with reference to Article 16-1 (a) (1). Abdulla Ali Manik has claimed that the terror organization, Islamic State (IS) disbanded two years ago and that he does not support the organization. Both were arrested after the May 6 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on Speaker Mohamed Nasheed.
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January - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 10, reports republicworld.com. Police said, Pandu Ram Savlam was the ‘self-styled deputy comm
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 10, reports republicworld.com. Police said, Pandu Ram Savlam was the ‘self-styled deputy commander’ of the Wajedu Local Operation Squad (LOS), which functions under the Maoists' Telangana State Committee, and was involved in the Tekulagudem encounter last year. Police data showed that in 2021, as many as 553 Maoists surrendered statewide, while 499 ultras were arrested and 46 gunned down.
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January - 10 
Four cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which is mainly active in Jharkhand, were arrested in Buxar District of Bihar late on January 10 night, reports Hindus
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Four cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which is mainly active in Jharkhand, were arrested in Buxar District of Bihar late on January 10 night, reports Hindustan Times. Police said, those arrested were identified as Nivesh Kumar Poddar, Subham Poddar, Dhruv Kumar Singh and a woman whose name not disclosed, and all are wanted in separate cases in Jharkhand and were operating from Khunti, Dhurwa, Khelari and Ranchi. Upendra Sharma, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Shahabad range, said, “Buxar police received information that some wanted PLFI members were travelling in a car bearing registration number of West Bengal and were passing via National Highway 84. A police team set up barricades on Veer Kunwar Singh Setu around 11.50 pm and apprehended them. Huge amount of cash and mobile phones have been recovered from their possession.” Buxar Superintendent of Police (SP), Sudhir Kumar Singh said that the Police team recovered INR 1.2 million cash, 19 cell phones and a luxury car from their possession. SP, Sudhir said the Jharkhand Police on January 9 had issued a lookout notice against Nivesh and Subham after an FIR was lodged against them in Ranchi on January 6. A Police team from Ranchi reached Buxar late January 10 and will produce them before the court to take them on transit remand, he added.
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January - 10 
Karimnagar Police arrested Malyala Suresh (40), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser and seized revolutionary literature, explosive material, motorcycle and other material from his possession from Laxmidevipalli under Gangadhara
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Karimnagar Police arrested Malyala Suresh (40), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser and seized revolutionary literature, explosive material, motorcycle and other material from his possession from Laxmidevipalli under Gangadhara Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Karimnagar District of Telangana on January 10, reports Telangana Today. Suresh, a native of Kondayapalli of Gangadhara Mandal, was moving to join the underground activities of Maoists. Suresh became Facebook friend of Aman Chander Rao, ‘central committee (CC)’ member of Maoist-Leninist Study Center in 2020. Chander Rao is a native of Mangalvaripeta in Beharampur in Agastreet of Odisha. Chatting with Chander Rao over Facebook and WhatsApp, Suresh was trying to work with Maoist party. He introduced two persons Kolumula Nagabushanam of Gangeda, Navabpet Mandal and Dinnaram Gopal of Muduchitempalli, Madugula Mandal of Vikarabad District, to Chander Rao to work with Maoist party. Suresh had also attended Maoist party meeting held in Chhattisgarh wherein party’s state and central committee leaders took part. He gathered banned revolutionary literature in that meeting. Later, Suresh along with Nagabushanam and Gopal sent one Bonala Raju of Sirisinagandla, Kondapaka Mandal of Siddipet District, to work with Maoist party. In December 2021, Suresh also joined another person Teja Amarnath Reddy of Vetapalem, Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh, in an extremist party through Chander Rao. He also developed friendship with Manugur Dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’ Kakarla Ravi through WhatsApp and arranged the Aadhar card of Polisetti Ravi of Ashwarapet, Khammam District, who was already planning to join extremist party. According to instructions by Kakarla Ravi, Suresh has also decided to take part in underground activities of the party. Police arrested him while he was moving to join the party and recovered revolutionary literature, slurry, electric detonators, mobile phone, motorcycle, and INR 5,410 cash from his possession. Meanwhile, the Police Commissioner appealed youth not to spoil their lives by joining Maoist ideology. Stating that there was no presence of Maoists in the district, he warned the Maoist party of severe action if the latter tries to lure innocent people into their trap and utilise them for their activities.
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January - 10 
On January 10, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as Nameirakpam Bimol Meitei was arrested from Bishnupur Forest Gate of Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. During a cordon and search operation, Nameirakpam Bimol Meitei
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On January 10, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as Nameirakpam Bimol Meitei was arrested from Bishnupur Forest Gate of Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. During a cordon and search operation, Nameirakpam Bimol Meitei who had joined the outfit in 2001 was arrested.
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January - 10 
On January 10, over 100 people from different walks of life set out on a two-day march on foot from Dimapur to Kohima of Nagaland, covering 70 kms distance against Armed Force (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), reports The Sangai Express. The walkathon b
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On January 10, over 100 people from different walks of life set out on a two-day march on foot from Dimapur to Kohima of Nagaland, covering 70 kms distance against Armed Force (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), reports The Sangai Express. The walkathon began at the Super Market area of Dimapur with volunteers and participants holding placards, demanding the repeal of AFSPA and justice for the victims who were killed by security forces in Mon district on December 4, 2021. The participants also observed a minute silence in the honour of the victims of the Mon incident. According to Rukewezo Wetsah, one of the coordinators of the walkathon, the foot march ‘was a peaceful, silent and democratic measure to convey the resentment of the people over AFSPA’. Earlier on January 9, Dimapur deputy commissioner Rajesh Soundararajan granted permission to hold the march on the condition that the participants would adhere to all Covid-19 SOPs and protocols.
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January - 10 
On January 10, two militants belonging to People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) were arrested from Churachandpur District.
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On January 10, two militants belonging to People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) were arrested from Churachandpur District.
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January - 10 
Punjab Police on January 10 said that it has arrested six operatives involved in the recent hand grenade attacks, including the one at Pathankot Army Camp, and have busted a major terror module backed by the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF-
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Punjab Police on January 10 said that it has arrested six operatives involved in the recent hand grenade attacks, including the one at Pathankot Army Camp, and have busted a major terror module backed by the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF-Rode), reports Indian Express. Those arrested have been identified as Amandeep alias Mantri, Gurwinder Singh alias Gindi, Parminder Kumar alias Rohit, Rajinder Singh alias Malhi alias Nikku, Harpreet Singh alias Dholki and Raman Kumar of Ghazikot, all residents of Gurdaspur District. Punjab Director General of Police V K Bhawra said that during preliminary interrogation, the accused revealed that they were directly in touch with the ‘chief’ of ISYF-Rode Lakhbir Singh Rode and his close aides identified as Sukhmeetpal Singh alias Sukh Bhikhariwal and Sukhpreet alias Sukh “for planning terrorist attacks”. “The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr) police have also recovered six hand grenades (86 P), one pistol (9mm), one rifle (.30 bore) along with live bullets and magazines from their possession,” he added. “The entire cache of the recovered hand grenades, arms and ammunition were pushed in from across the International Border by Lakhbir Rode and the arrested accused had been tasked with further attacking pre-identified targets, mainly police and defence establishments, religious places etc,” Bhawra revealed, adding that the accused also “confessed to have lobbed hand grenades two times in Pathankot.” “In two instances, some unidentified persons had hurled hand grenades in Pathankot — one near Chakki Pull on November 11, 2021 at about 9.30 pm, while another grenade attack took place outside Triveni Dwar, 21 sub-area of Army at Pathankot on November 21, 2021 at about 9 pm. Separate FIRs were registered in this regard,” he further said. An official spokesperson said Rode’s role “was also found in killing of Comrade Balwinder Singh at Bhikhiwind on October 16, 2020, besides in the recovery of tiffin IED [improvised explosive device], RDX, arms and ammunition from his relative Gurmukh Singh Rode from Jalandhar in August 2021.”
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January - 10 
Three Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], including the ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have been arrested by the Police while planning to carry
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Three Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], including the ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have been arrested by the Police while planning to carry out the incident in Katkamdag railway siding in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand, reports prabhatkhabar.com on January 11. A huge cache of weapons has been recovered from the arrested Naxalites. The arrested Naxalites include TPC's ‘sub-zonal commander’ Saryu Ageria alias Kapil alias Nanku Ageria of Chope village in Simaria under Chatra District, active squad member Rajiv Ganjhu alias Dwarf Ganjhu of Bongabad and Bablu Ganjhu of Tandwa Dhangadda. A carbine, a pistol of 7.65 mm, a magazine of 7.65 mm, a pistol, 21 cartridges of 8 mm, 4 cartridges of 7.65 mm, four cartridges of 7.62 mm and three mobiles have been seized from their possession.
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January - 10 
Two Al-Badr militants were killed in an encounter at Hasanpora village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior. A gunfight broke out between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Hasanpora in the afternoo
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Two Al-Badr militants were killed in an encounter at Hasanpora village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior. A gunfight broke out between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Hasanpora in the afternoon of January 9. In the ensuing encounter, two Al-Badr militants were killed and their bodies retrieved from the site. They have been identified as Imad Muzaffar Wani, resident of Arigam of Pulwama and Abdur Rashid Tokher, resident of Hasanpora. Police said that they were part of groups involved in several militancy cases including attacks on SFs and civilians. Besides, Imad Wani was involved in attack on Police personnel Mushtaq Ahmad Wagay of Pulwama on December 19, 2021, in which the said Police personnel got seriously injured. While as, Abdul Rashid Thoker, before joining militancy was working as an associate and was also involved in attack on a civilian at Chitragam in which said civilian got injured.
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January - 10 
The date of the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on January 10 postponed till January 17, reports Nepal News. In a statement issued, Bharatraj Gautam said that the HoR meeting scheduled to be held on January 7 at 1 pm could not be held
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The date of the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on January 10 postponed till January 17, reports Nepal News. In a statement issued, Bharatraj Gautam said that the HoR meeting scheduled to be held on January 7 at 1 pm could not be held on that day due to special reasons. At the same time, Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has stated that the date and time of the meeting of the HoR has been fixed for January 11 at 1 pm. The date of the meeting has been postponed again.
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January - 10 
Dhaka Special Tribunal on January 10 sentenced 10 leaders and activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to jail for five years in a case filed over cocktail explosion during a hartal in Dhaka city's Bhashantek Police Station area in 2013, repo
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Dhaka Special Tribunal on January 10 sentenced 10 leaders and activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to jail for five years in a case filed over cocktail explosion during a hartal in Dhaka city's Bhashantek Police Station area in 2013, reports Observer. The jailed persons are: Sumon Chandra, Jasim, Aminul, Sohel, Kawsar, Jewel, Abdur Rahman, Shaheed, Mohsin and Liton. They were also fined BDT 5,000 each. In default, they will have to suffer three months more in jail. According to the prosecution, the accused exploded cocktails at Bhashantek intersection on November 26, 2013, during hartal-blockade called by BNP-led 18-party alliance. Later, Bhashantek Police Station sub-inspector Zahidul Islam lodged a case under the Explosive Substances Act.
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January - 10 
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud talking to journalists after placing wreaths at the portrait of the country's founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka city on January 10 said that the anti-Liberation force
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Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud talking to journalists after placing wreaths at the portrait of the country's founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka city on January 10 said that the anti-Liberation forces were still active in Bangladesh and they need to be eliminated, reports New Age. He said “Today is the 50th anniversary of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s homecoming. Though we achieved independence on December 16, 1971, the joy of the final victory of the Liberation War was fulfilled after the arrival of the Great Leader on January 10 in 1972. But the anti-liberation forces are hatching conspiracies till now. Jamaat and their collaborators who were against the independence are still with BNP and they are plotting against the sovereignty, development and progress of the country. So, it is needed to exterminate the evil forces.”
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January - 10 
An Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) delegation currently in Iran, led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, has met with Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front, and Ismail Khan, the former governor of Herat province, repo
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An Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) delegation currently in Iran, led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, has met with Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front, and Ismail Khan, the former governor of Herat province, reports Tolo News. “Yes, we met with Ahmad Massoud, Commander Ismail Khan and other Afghans. We assured all of them that they can come back and live an unworried life,” Muttaqi said in a video posted by Mohammad Naeem, a spokesman for the Islamic Emirate’s Qatar-based office. Although the NRF has not officially confirmed the meeting, Hafiz Mansoor, a member of the Front, has said the meeting was held.
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January - 10 
Unidentified gunmen killed a civilian, Aziz Mohammad, in Hussain Khel village under Police District (PD) 6 of Pul-e-Khumri, the provincial capital of Baghlan, reports the Twitter handle of Afghan News on January 11.
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Unidentified gunmen killed a civilian, Aziz Mohammad, in Hussain Khel village under Police District (PD) 6 of Pul-e-Khumri, the provincial capital of Baghlan, reports the Twitter handle of Afghan News on January 11.
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January - 10 
On January 10, a senior security official confirmed that Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader, Khalid Balti alias Mohammad Khurasani, was killed in Nangarhar Province, reports Dawn. Details on the circumstances surrounding the killing were not cle
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On January 10, a senior security official confirmed that Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader, Khalid Balti alias Mohammad Khurasani, was killed in Nangarhar Province, reports Dawn. Details on the circumstances surrounding the killing were not clear. However, a spokesman for the Afghan government denied the killing of the senior TTP member and said that no such incident had taken place. "I do not confirm these reports. They are not true. No such incident has taken place on this (Afghan) side," Afghan government spokesperson Bilal Karimi told Dawn.com.
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January - 10 
On January 10, President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, in the online meeting of the Collective Security Council (CSTO) said that over 6,000 militants located in the northeastern part of Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News 24. He further suggested the es
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On January 10, President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, in the online meeting of the Collective Security Council (CSTO) said that over 6,000 militants located in the northeastern part of Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News 24. He further suggested the establishment of a belt of security around Afghanistan. “Overall, according to the intelligence of Tajikistan, there are over 40 camps and terrorist training centers in Afghanistan’s northeastern provinces, which house over 6,000 militants,” the Tajikistan president said during the CSTO emergency online summit on Kazakhstan.
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On January 16, a female doctor, Latifa Omidy, succumbed to her injuries in the emergency hospital of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports the Twitter handle of Reportedly. The doctor sustained serious injuries in an explosion in Kabul’s Police Distr
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On January 16, a female doctor, Latifa Omidy, succumbed to her injuries in the emergency hospital of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports the Twitter handle of Reportedly. The doctor sustained serious injuries in an explosion in Kabul’s Police District (PD)13 on December 10.
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January - 10 
Taliban forces killed three Islamic-State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) fighters, in an operation, in Police District (PD) 5 of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. Two suspected ISKP members were also arrested during the operation.
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Taliban forces killed three Islamic-State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) fighters, in an operation, in Police District (PD) 5 of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. Two suspected ISKP members were also arrested during the operation.
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January - 11 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed the youth by thrashing him with a stick in Kalwar village in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on January 11 night, reports naidunia.com. More than half a dozen uniformed Maoists reached
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed the youth by thrashing him with a stick in Kalwar village in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on January 11 night, reports naidunia.com. More than half a dozen uniformed Maoists reached Kalwar village on Tuesday night and picked up Ramji Gond, a resident of Kalwar village under Madanwada Police Station area of the district, from the house and took him to the drain near Ghudpal village on Kanker Road, and thrashed him to death accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’. When Ramji did not reach home till the next day morning, the family members started searching for him, and found his dead body lying near the drain on the unpaved road.
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On January 11, around 1.5 kilograms of narcotics worth INR 10,00,00,000 was recovered from a truck over NH 36 in East Karbi Anglong District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. During checking, 110 soap boxes containing 1.5 kg heroin was found to be co
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On January 11, around 1.5 kilograms of narcotics worth INR 10,00,00,000 was recovered from a truck over NH 36 in East Karbi Anglong District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. During checking, 110 soap boxes containing 1.5 kg heroin was found to be concealed inside the tarpaulin sheet behind the truck. The driver of the truck identified as Deepak Chetry was arrested in this connection.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have beaten to death a villager identified as Jagat Sodhi (50), a resident of Ketulnar, with sticks accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh early on January 11,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have beaten to death a villager identified as Jagat Sodhi (50), a resident of Ketulnar, with sticks accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh early on January 11, reports bhaskar.com. It is being told that in the intervening night of January 10-11, around 15 to 20 Maoists of Indravati Area Committee carried out the incident in Kutru Police Station area. Sodhi was sleeping in the house with his family, when the Maoists came and threw him out of the house and started beating him mercilessly with a stick, accusing him of being an informer. Sodhi used to run a shop in his village from which he used to earn a lot of income. Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Abhinav Upadhyay has confirmed the incident and said prima facie it appears that the Maoists must have demanded money from the villager, and he was killed for not giving the ‘levy’ (extortion money). Jagat died on the spot due to the beating of Maoists, and after carrying out the incident, the Maoists escaped towards the forest.
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On January 11, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Andro Khuman Nungyungbi Leikai of Imphal East District in Manipur, reports United News of India.
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On January 11, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Andro Khuman Nungyungbi Leikai of Imphal East District in Manipur, reports United News of India.
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On January 11, a surrendered Naga National Council (NNC) militant was shot dead at Chamtilla village along the Assam-Manipur border in Cachar District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The victim, David Rongmai, who had surrendered in 2021 was dragged
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On January 11, a surrendered Naga National Council (NNC) militant was shot dead at Chamtilla village along the Assam-Manipur border in Cachar District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The victim, David Rongmai, who had surrendered in 2021 was dragged from his house and shot dead by militants from Manipur. A search operation has been launched to nab the perpetrators. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that a person was shot by National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants on December 14, 2021 for refusing the demands of the militants in Cachar District.
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January - 11 
On January 11, a woman was arrested along with heroin worth INR 7,43,00,000 from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi (Delhi), reports NDTV. The woman who had arrived from Entebbe in Ugandan via Sharjah was found to be in possession
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On January 11, a woman was arrested along with heroin worth INR 7,43,00,000 from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi (Delhi), reports NDTV. The woman who had arrived from Entebbe in Ugandan via Sharjah was found to be in possession of heroin weighing 1.06 kg concealed in 107 capsules inside clothes in baggage.
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On January 11, four militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested from Heingang of Imphal West District.
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On January 11, four militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested from Heingang of Imphal West District.
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January - 11 
The Army, Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and officers on January 11 conducted a search operation in the entire border belt of Samba District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to en
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The Army, Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and officers on January 11 conducted a search operation in the entire border belt of Samba District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to ensure security during the coming Republic Day, reports Daily Excelsior. The search operation by the Security Forces was started from Ramgarh in the District which ended in Pangdhaur via several border villages including Kamor, Kaulpur, Devak River, Basantar river and Bain Glad.
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January - 11 
Two hardcore militants belonging to All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) on January 11 surrendered at Lekhapani Police Station (PS) in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The militants identified as Porimal Singh
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Two hardcore militants belonging to All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) on January 11 surrendered at Lekhapani Police Station (PS) in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The militants identified as Porimal Singh and Ram Kumar has been members of the militant outfit since 2009. The two militants surrendered along with two pistols and 7 live rounds with AANLA identity cards.
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January - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) allegedly arrested and forcibly disappeared a man from Mand town of Kech District, reports The Balochistan Post. The missing person was identified as Usman, the son of Liaqat, a resident of Koh-Pusht area of Mand town. According
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Security Forces (SFs) allegedly arrested and forcibly disappeared a man from Mand town of Kech District, reports The Balochistan Post. The missing person was identified as Usman, the son of Liaqat, a resident of Koh-Pusht area of Mand town. According to Usman’s family, the missing man was taken into custody by the SFs. SFs also physically abused the women and children present in the house during the raid. The brother of Usman was also taken away but he was later released.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 arrested three terrorists in Khuzdar District of Balochistan and recovered weapons and explosives from their possession, reports The Nation. Following the secret information, CTD personnel led an o
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 arrested three terrorists in Khuzdar District of Balochistan and recovered weapons and explosives from their possession, reports The Nation. Following the secret information, CTD personnel led an operation in Khuzdar and arrested three suspected terrorists including a key terrorist of the banned outfit who was planning to damage the national installations. The arrested terrorists were also involved in murder of a political leader Akram Sajidi in Hab.
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January - 11 
Mohan Baidya, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal-Revolutionary Maoist (CPN-Revolutionary Maoist) speaking at a press meet organized by the Federation of Revolutionary Journalists in Kathmandu on January 11 said that there is no possibi
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Mohan Baidya, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal-Revolutionary Maoist (CPN-Revolutionary Maoist) speaking at a press meet organized by the Federation of Revolutionary Journalists in Kathmandu on January 11 said that there is no possibility of unity with Maoist parties, reports Republica. Baidya said that there was no possibility of unity among the former Maoist elements including the including the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre). Similarly, he said that there was no possibility of unity with the CPN-Masal led by Mohan Bikram Singh and the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand). He said that even those parties do not match the political line.
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January - 11 
A hand grenade was recovered on January 11 at the premises of a church in Borella of Colombo District, reports News Wire. Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the hand grenade was recovered from the premises of the All-Saints’ Church in Borella.
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A hand grenade was recovered on January 11 at the premises of a church in Borella of Colombo District, reports News Wire. Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the hand grenade was recovered from the premises of the All-Saints’ Church in Borella. He further said that three suspects have been arrested in connection to the incident. The hand grenade had been found based on information given to the Police by an employee of the church. SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the hand grenade has been handed over to the Police Special Task Force to be diffused.
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January - 11 
A member of the negotiating team of the National Resistance Front (NRF) says they proposed the establishment of a transitional government in Afghanistan in their two-day meeting with officials of the Islamic Emirate hosted by Tehran, reports Tolo New
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A member of the negotiating team of the National Resistance Front (NRF) says they proposed the establishment of a transitional government in Afghanistan in their two-day meeting with officials of the Islamic Emirate hosted by Tehran, reports Tolo News on January 11. The Islamic Emirate delegates visited Iran on January 8 and returned to Kabul on January 10. On January 11, The NRF member, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the Islamic Emirate team in return suggested that the Resistance Front leaders should return to Afghanistan--and the meeting ended with no tangible results.
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January - 11 
Acting Minister of Defense of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob Mujahid asked Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to bring back Afghanistan’s planes and choppers lest they will react forcefully, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on J
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Acting Minister of Defense of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob Mujahid asked Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to bring back Afghanistan’s planes and choppers lest they will react forcefully, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on January 12. “We may relatively be weaker than those of our neighbor country but we are not cowardly and will take into account every single spare part of our planes and helicopters. I ask them respectfully to return our planes and helicopters and do not question our patience any further.” said the Defense Minister.
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On January 11, two members of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) forces were injured in an explosion that targeted a military vehicle in Police District (PD) 9 of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. So far, no group has claimed res
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On January 11, two members of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) forces were injured in an explosion that targeted a military vehicle in Police District (PD) 9 of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the explosion.
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January - 11 
The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West talked with former president Hamid Karzai and former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah on a range of issues, reports Tolo News on Janua
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The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West talked with former president Hamid Karzai and former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah on a range of issues, reports Tolo News on January 12. Thomas West said that in separate telephone discussions he discussed humanitarian aid, human rights and the way forward with Karzai and Abdullah on January 11. “I had the opportunity to speak yesterday with (former president) Karzai and Dr. Abdullah separately. Thankful for their valuable counsel on international engagement in support of the Afghan people, the humanitarian and economic situation, rights of women and girls and minority groups, and the way ahead this winter,” West tweeted.
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January - 12 
Asserting that Army is resolved to show "zero tolerance" to militancy and is committed to extracting "dire costs" for it, Army Chief General MM Naravane on January 12 said that as many as 350-400 militants are present at the launchpads and training
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Asserting that Army is resolved to show "zero tolerance" to militancy and is committed to extracting "dire costs" for it, Army Chief General MM Naravane on January 12 said that as many as 350-400 militants are present at the launchpads and training camps in Pakistan controlled Kashmir (PoK), reports Kashmir Observer. Addressing a press conference ahead of the Army Day, he said the concentration of some 350 to 400 militants in launch pads and training facilities on the other side (Pakistani side) of the Line of Control (LoC) and repeated infiltration attempts "expose" the "nefarious intents" of the adversary. At the same time, he said last year's ceasefire understanding between the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Indian and Pakistani armies resulted in some improvement in the situation along the LoC. "Along the Line of Control, after a heightened situation for a prolonged period, the DGMOs understanding in February last year was aimed at achieving mutually beneficial, and sustainable peace," he said.
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January - 12 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Kakching District on January 12.
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Kakching District on January 12.
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January - 12 
A Policeman and a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant were killed while three Army soldiers and two civilians were injured in a gunfight in the Pariwan area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the night of January 12, reports Greater Kashmir
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A Policeman and a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant were killed while three Army soldiers and two civilians were injured in a gunfight in the Pariwan area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the night of January 12, reports Greater Kashmir. The encounter broke out shortly after Security Forces cordoned off the area following inputs about the presence of militants there. "One police personnel SgCt Rohit Chhib attained martyrdom, 03 Army soldiers got injured. 02 civilians also got minor injuries. 01 terrorist of terror outfit JeM killed. Operation continues, " Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said in a statement.
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Odisha Police with the help of Security Force (SF) personnel busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and seized a huge cache of explosive materials and other Maoist items in dense forest area near Chhattisgarh border under Komna Po
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Odisha Police with the help of Security Force (SF) personnel busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and seized a huge cache of explosive materials and other Maoist items in dense forest area near Chhattisgarh border under Komna Police limits in Nuapada District of Odisha on January 12, reports sambadenglish.com. Sources said an exchange of fire took place between the SF personnel and the ultras inside the forest last night (January 12), however, the Maoists later managed to fled the spot. Nuapada Police said, “Acting on Intelligence input regarding camping of a large number of CPI Maoists in dense forest area near Odisha-Chhattisgarh border to carry out various anti-security forces strategies and other subversive activities, an anti-Naxal operation was launched by combined security forces of SOG [Special Operations Group], DVF [District Voluntary Force] and CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] on January 7.” At around 8.45 am on January 9, when the commandos of SOG and DVF were conducting search operation in the forest area of Sunabeda Reserve Forest, around 50 to 60 armed Maoists opened indiscriminate fire at the security forces. The team retaliated in self-defense. Again on January 10, a combined team of SOG, DVF and CRPF was sent to that area for reinforcement, informed the cops. During search operation at about 9.45 am on January 12, armed Maoists again opened fire at the SFs and the latter retaliated, following which the Maoists fled the area. During a search operation, the combined SFs recovered several explosive and Maoist materials, including G.I. wire, tarpaulin, codex wire and a battery (12 V Big).
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On January 12, a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant was reported abducted and later on shot dead by another rival militant outfit in between Awangkhul and Warngkhung under Noney Police Station (PS) of Noney District in Manipur, reports The Nagal
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On January 12, a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant was reported abducted and later on shot dead by another rival militant outfit in between Awangkhul and Warngkhung under Noney Police Station (PS) of Noney District in Manipur, reports The Nagaland Post. Police recovered the dead body of the militant identified as Pouluanthai Gangmei along an empty case of the 9mm pistol. ZUF in a press release later on strongly condemning the incident claimed that National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants have killed Pouluanthai, reports The Sangai Express on January 16.
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On January 12, five members of a gang were arrested along with fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 81,000 from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, reports Hindustan Times. The five accused identified as Salman alias Aftab, Md Mubbasir, Md Arbaaz, Shave
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On January 12, five members of a gang were arrested along with fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 81,000 from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, reports Hindustan Times. The five accused identified as Salman alias Aftab, Md Mubbasir, Md Arbaaz, Shavez Khan, and Rahul Saroj were involved in production, sale and circulation of FICN. The gang revealed during questioning that they had FICN with face value of ₹60,000 in exchange of original currency notes worth ₹10,000. Reams of high-quality paper, ink printer, cutters and printed fake currencies were recovered from the five arrested.
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The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist killed in the Kulgam encounter on January 12 has been identified as Babar, a Pakistani national active in Shopian and Kulgam since 2018, informed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar on January 13, report
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The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist killed in the Kulgam encounter on January 12 has been identified as Babar, a Pakistani national active in Shopian and Kulgam since 2018, informed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. An AK rifle, a pistol, and two grenades recovered from the terrorist, the IGP further said.
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January - 12 
An Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) of Lahore on January 12 announced nine times death sentence to four accused in the Johar Town Blast case while a female accused has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, reports Geo News. ATC court judge Arshah Huss
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An Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) of Lahore on January 12 announced nine times death sentence to four accused in the Johar Town Blast case while a female accused has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, reports Geo News. ATC court judge Arshah Hussian Bhutta put forward his verdict of the case in which at least three people were killed, while 21 others sustained injuries on June 23, 2021. Citing security reason, the proceedings of the trial was completed in Kot Lakhpat Jail of Lahore. The accused included Eid Gul, Sajjad Shah, Peter Paul, Ziaullah, and Ayesha. During the case proceedings, almost 56 statements from the witnesses were recorded. However, all the accused refused to accept the allegations levelled against them.
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January - 12 
In a first after the formation of two transitional justice commissions in 2015, Police on January 12 received a First Information Report (FIR) in a conflict-era case of enforced disappearance in Dang District, reports Kathmandu Post. The District Pol
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In a first after the formation of two transitional justice commissions in 2015, Police on January 12 received a First Information Report (FIR) in a conflict-era case of enforced disappearance in Dang District, reports Kathmandu Post. The District Police Office registered the complaint from Krishna Chaudhary from Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-17 whose husband Briju was allegedly disappeared by the then Royal Nepal Army. A squad of the Army had taken Birju under control on March 27, 2002 on the charge of being a cadre of the then Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), according to the complainant. He was never released.
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January - 12 
The Election Commission (EC) on January 12 convened an all-party meeting on January 15 to discuss various issues related to election, including the forthcoming National Assembly (NA) election, reports Khabar Hub. According to EC Spokesperson Shaligra
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The Election Commission (EC) on January 12 convened an all-party meeting on January 15 to discuss various issues related to election, including the forthcoming National Assembly (NA) election, reports Khabar Hub. According to EC Spokesperson Shaligram Sharma Poudel, the Commission has called an all-party meeting for 11:30 am on January 15. EC has called 17 parties which have their representatives in the federal Parliament, province assembly and local levels for the meeting. Elections are being held for 19 members of the NA on January 26. The commission has also started preparations for the local elections to be held in April.
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January - 12 
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on January 12 said that Rohingyas posing security risk for region, reports Dhaka Tribune. The Minister made the call during a telephone conversation with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Sơn. He apprised his Vietn
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Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on January 12 said that Rohingyas posing security risk for region, reports Dhaka Tribune. The Minister made the call during a telephone conversation with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Sơn. He apprised his Vietnamese counterpart of the plights of the displaced Rohingya people and the severe strain the crisis has created on the socio-economic situation of Bangladesh. He urged Vietnam and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to play a more proactive role in bringing about a sustainable solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis.
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January - 12 
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque while talking to journalists on January 12 said that the Government has taken initiatives to scrap the passports of those engaged in anti-state activities and making anti-Bangladesh comments while li
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Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque while talking to journalists on January 12 said that the Government has taken initiatives to scrap the passports of those engaged in anti-state activities and making anti-Bangladesh comments while living abroad, reports The Daily Star. He said “There are some people who are spreading propaganda abroad - they can do it against any person but when it goes against the state it is sedition. These two are different things. One person can say something against me, but the latter causes damage to the state. We have recommended revoking the passports of those who are spreading propaganda against the state. A decision has been taken to revoke passports of those who have been doing it continuously.”
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January - 12 
The case against Naufer Mawlawi and 24 other accused in the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks was postponed on January 12 by the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar to March 3, reports Colombo Page. The trial of the 25 men accused of the Easter Sunday bo
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The case against Naufer Mawlawi and 24 other accused in the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks was postponed on January 12 by the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar to March 3, reports Colombo Page. The trial of the 25 men accused of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks in Sri Lanka, which killed nearly 270 people and injured over 500 people when churches and luxury hotels were targeted by Islamic terrorist suicide bombers on 21 April 2019, taken up before a special three-judge bench of the High Court comprising Judges Damith Thotawatta, Amal Ranaraja and Nawarathna Marasinghe.
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The former chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was released on bail by a Colombo Court on January 12, reports Daily Mirror. Usthadh Rasheed Hajjul Akbar (61) was arrested in August 2019, following the Easter Sunday bombings in April 2019 which killed over
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The former chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was released on bail by a Colombo Court on January 12, reports Daily Mirror. Usthadh Rasheed Hajjul Akbar (61) was arrested in August 2019, following the Easter Sunday bombings in April 2019 which killed over 270 people. Akbar headed JeI for 24 years – from 1994 to 2018. “There is no indictment against him and the attorney general agreed in court to release him on bail,” the sources said.
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January - 12 
The main suspect involved in setting up a hand grenade inside the All-Saints’ Church in Borella of Colombo District was identified on January 12 as a 56-year-old who was associated with the church for nearly 16 years, reports Ada Derana. Following th
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The main suspect involved in setting up a hand grenade inside the All-Saints’ Church in Borella of Colombo District was identified on January 12 as a 56-year-old who was associated with the church for nearly 16 years, reports Ada Derana. Following the discovery of the explosive material at around 4.40 p.m. on January 11, four suspects in total were taken into custody over the incident. According to the Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa, the hand grenade had been placed using sellotape, matchsticks, and incense sticks for it to catch fire and explode. Investigations have uncovered that the suspects had used a 13-year-old boy, who resides close to the church and frequents the premises, to place the hand grenade inside the church. Reportedly, the main suspect had been serving the church and residing at the premises over the past nine months. The investigators have managed to find parts of sellotape, matchsticks and incense sticks, which were used to set up the hand grenade, inside his living quarters. The Police are yet to uncover the reason for the suspect to place an explosive material inside the church, how he managed to obtain it and the individuals who aided and abetted him.
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January - 13 
A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel has been arrested for allegedly being part of a five-member gang that posed as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to carry out dacoities in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Times
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A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel has been arrested for allegedly being part of a five-member gang that posed as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to carry out dacoities in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India on January 14. Police identified the arrested Police personnel as Jitendra Kumar Ramteke, a constable with CAF’s 8th battalion in Rajnandgaon District. Ramteke had gone AWOL [absent without leave (used especially when somebody in the army, etc. has left his/her group without permission)] and joined a gang, which would loot people disguised as Maoists, said Police. Investigators verifying how many such incidents they were involved in. They were caught when one family called their bluff and out up a fight. On the night of January 10, the gang of five, armed with traditional weapons and shouting ‘Lal Salaam’, barged into the house of Chamru Kawasi in Gudratola village in Kanker, and demanded INR 150,000. Chamru and his brother sensed they were not Maoists and fought back. Taken aback by the ferocity of the counterattack, the dacoits fled but the Kawasi brothers wrestled one of them to the ground. Villagers chased down two others. The three suspects were handed over to Police. Later, the Police tracked down the two others on January 13.
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January - 13 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested on January 13 from Thoubal District of Manipur, reports East Mojo.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested on January 13 from Thoubal District of Manipur, reports East Mojo.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian identified as Ananda in Kerimiti village under Mahupadar Block (administrative unit) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 15, reports Kalinga TV. According to reports, a ‘Pr
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian identified as Ananda in Kerimiti village under Mahupadar Block (administrative unit) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 15, reports Kalinga TV. According to reports, a ‘Praja Court’ (people's court held by Maoists) organized by the extremist group has awarded the death penalty to Ananda, who was called upon and taken captive by the Maoists on January 13, and later on, he was allegedly beaten black and blue on January 14 by the Maoists and awarded death sentence on January 15. Subsequently, Ananda was then burnt alive said sources.
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January - 13 
Jamui Police and Security Forces (SFs) arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Shyamlal Besra alias Dr Besra, who has been absconding for four years, from his house in Jamui District of Bihar on January 13
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Jamui Police and Security Forces (SFs) arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Shyamlal Besra alias Dr Besra, who has been absconding for four years, from his house in Jamui District of Bihar on January 13, reports hindi.news18.com. Shyamlal, a special member of the Maoist organization of the CPI-Maoist Bihar-Jharkhand Northeast Area, and also works as a rural doctor treating sick Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], had come to his home, after which the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police acting on information arrested him.
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January - 13 
On January 13, one trooper of Indian 21 Para commandos and two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants were killed in an exchange of fire at Sinum village, about 10 km inside Myanmar near the international border, reports The Hindu. This was the fir
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On January 13, one trooper of Indian 21 Para commandos and two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants were killed in an exchange of fire at Sinum village, about 10 km inside Myanmar near the international border, reports The Hindu. This was the first major offensive by the Indian army after the killing of five Assam Rifles personnel including a Colonel and his wife and son in an ambush on November 13 in Churachandpur district of Manipur. The encounter took place when PLA militants were on a morning physical exercise routine. The two militants killed in the encounter were identified as Leichil and Nongdamba. The remaining militants fled after snatching the AK-47 rifle from the dead trooper.
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January - 13 
Security agencies have been alerted about a big security threat of Northeast (NE) militants from Myanmar planning terror acts in the poll-bound state of Manipur, reports New Indian Express. According to intelligence sources, militant outfits like Yun
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Security agencies have been alerted about a big security threat of Northeast (NE) militants from Myanmar planning terror acts in the poll-bound state of Manipur, reports New Indian Express. According to intelligence sources, militant outfits like Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) are trying to create disturbance in the Northeast just before the polls especially planning to attack security forces (SF) in Manipur. Moreover, a new batch of highly trained recruits belonging to United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) is believed to have infiltrated into Assam.
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January - 13 
State Police has started poster campaign in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] affected areas, and has sought cooperation from the common people by issuing posters of 15 wanted Naxalites of Jharkhand in the areas of Khunti District of Jharkhand, report
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State Police has started poster campaign in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] affected areas, and has sought cooperation from the common people by issuing posters of 15 wanted Naxalites of Jharkhand in the areas of Khunti District of Jharkhand, reports jagran.com on January 14. Jharkhand Police has appealed to the general public to inform the local Police if there is any information about these Naxalites- extremists or about their property. The mobile numbers of the Police have also been given in the posters of Naxalites-extremists, on which information can be given. Jharkhand Police has released a loud poster, in which a new face of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) ‘supremo’ Dinesh Gope has come to the fore. A reward of INR 2.5 million has been placed on Gope. Other names included, Tilakeshwar Gope alias Rajesh Gope with reward amount is INR 1 million, Santosh Kandulna with reward amount INR 200,000, Mangra Lugun with reward amount is INR 200,000, Awadhesh Kumar Jaiswal alias Abodh Kumar Jaiswal alias Rat alias Bihari with reward amount INR 200,000, Sukhram Gudiya alias Rode alias Gadwa with reward amount INR 100,000, and Laka Pahan (no mention of any award). PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The posters also include CPI-Maoist leaders, such as Anal Da alias Toofan alias Patiram Manjhi alias Patiram Marandi alias Ramesh with reward amount is INR 10 million, Asim Mandal alias Aka alias Timir with reward amount is INR 10 million, Amit Munda alias Sukhlal Munda alias Chukka Munda with reward amount is INR 1.5 million, Ramprasad Mardi alias Sachin Mardi with reward amount is INR 500,000, Dilip alias Santosh alias Basudev Mahto alias Basuko with reward amount is INR 1.5 million, Madan Mahto alias Shankar Mahato alias Charan with reward amount is INR 1.5 million, Prabhat Munda alias Mukhiya with reward amount is INR 500,000, and Gulshan Singh Munda alias Gadi Munda alias Subhash Munda with reward amount is INR 500,000.
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January - 13 
Two Army soldiers were killed in suspected "accidental fire" in a forward location in the Hanjan Wali area along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on January 13, reports Greater Kashmir. The deceased were identified as Sepoy Sarabjeet Sin
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Two Army soldiers were killed in suspected "accidental fire" in a forward location in the Hanjan Wali area along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on January 13, reports Greater Kashmir. The deceased were identified as Sepoy Sarabjeet Singh and Sepoy Navraj Singh.
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January - 13 
An Army soldier was killed after terrorists attacked a military post in Janikhel area of Bannu District in the night of January 13, reports Dawn. In a statement, the ISPR said that terrorists fired on a military post. Army troops initiated a prompt r
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An Army soldier was killed after terrorists attacked a military post in Janikhel area of Bannu District in the night of January 13, reports Dawn. In a statement, the ISPR said that terrorists fired on a military post. Army troops initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorists. During the exchange of fire, 26-year-old Sepoy Sarfaraz Ali was killed.
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January - 13 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 13 arrested two Islamic State (IS) terrorists during a raid at Dargai road in Charsadda District, reports ARY News. A spokesperson for the CTD said the arrested terrorists were identified as Arif and
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 13 arrested two Islamic State (IS) terrorists during a raid at Dargai road in Charsadda District, reports ARY News. A spokesperson for the CTD said the arrested terrorists were identified as Arif and Fazal. Explosives, a detonator, safety fuse, and prima card were recovered from their possession. The arrested terrorists were planning to target Police and other SFs with a homemade bomb, CTD spokesperson added.
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January - 13 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 13 arrested a Sunni Tehreek (ST) militant during a raid in North Karachi town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. According to the CTD spokesperson, Nadeem aka Sunny wa
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 13 arrested a Sunni Tehreek (ST) militant during a raid in North Karachi town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. According to the CTD spokesperson, Nadeem aka Sunny was involved in murdering political workers and different firing incidents on Police officials.
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January - 13 
The Government on January 13 requested the Supreme Court to grant another three weeks to submit its report on the Peshawar Army Public School (APS) attack case, reports Daily Times. As per an earlier court directive, the Government was to furnish the
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The Government on January 13 requested the Supreme Court to grant another three weeks to submit its report on the Peshawar Army Public School (APS) attack case, reports Daily Times. As per an earlier court directive, the Government was to furnish the report, signed by Prime Minister Imran Khan, by December 10. However, the Government had sought three weeks’ time from the apex court on December 9 to submit the report. The new request for extension made said the committee set up by Prime Minister Imran Khan had already met the parents of the deceased students once and a second meeting was expected soon to satisfy them.
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January - 13 
International rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its annual report on January 13 said that the ruling Awami League (AL) Government dismissed concerns expressed by the United Nations (UN), donors, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in 202
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International rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its annual report on January 13 said that the ruling Awami League (AL) Government dismissed concerns expressed by the United Nations (UN), donors, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in 2021 over extrajudicial killings, torture, and enforced disappearances, reports New Age. In the Bangladesh chapter of its 752-page world report 2022, the New York-based rights group said that the authorities in Bangladesh cracked down on activists, journalists, and even children, who criticised the government or its response to the Covid19 pandemic.
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January - 13 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its World Report 2022 released on January 13 said that the Sri Lankan Government in 2021 suppressed minority communities, harassed activists, and undermined democratic institutions, reports The Island. It alleged that the
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its World Report 2022 released on January 13 said that the Sri Lankan Government in 2021 suppressed minority communities, harassed activists, and undermined democratic institutions, reports The Island. It alleged that the Government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa failed to carry out legal reforms promised to its international partners and blocked accountability for grave violations, including past war crimes. The Rajapaksa Government has disregarded its own pledges of reform and continued to target minority Tamils and Muslims. The Government uses the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the country’s long-abused counterterrorism law, and policies that threaten religious freedom and minority land rights. Human Rights Watch South Asia Director Meenakshi Ganguly said “President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seems determined to reverse past rights improvements and protect those implicated in serious abuses. While promising reforms and justice to deflate international criticism, his administration has stepped up suppression of minority communities.”
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January - 13 
Whilst rejecting the information revealed by the Police on the recovering of a hand grenade at All Saints Church Borella in Colombo District on January 11, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malclom Ranjith at a press conference on January
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Whilst rejecting the information revealed by the Police on the recovering of a hand grenade at All Saints Church Borella in Colombo District on January 11, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malclom Ranjith at a press conference on January 13 called for a transparent probe on the incident, reports Daily Mirror. Cardinal Ranjith said “Police only viewed the CCTV footage in the church for some reason. The Sanchristian (caretaker) of the church was arrested only by viewing the video clips which were recorded after 3:00 pm on that day. I requested the parish priest to view the video clips recorded the whole day. It is revealed by the CCTV footage that a suspicious man enters the church and keeps something on the ground. Then he wears the traditional ‘sign of the cross’ which is a religious tradition practiced by the Catholics when entering the church and worshiping. However, this person does it in the wrong way. It could be concluded that through this man's action, he was not a catholic. Also, this person came in limping and when going back from the church he was walking in a stable manner. In such circumstances, we appeal to the police to conduct a proper investigation. One should not wear the uniforms if he cannot do his job in a proper manner.”
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January - 13 
Russia’s Foreign Ministry expressed readiness to mediate between the Islamic Emirate and its "opponents, reports Tolo News on January 14. Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, in a press conference in Moscow, said, “There have been no co
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry expressed readiness to mediate between the Islamic Emirate and its "opponents, reports Tolo News on January 14. Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, in a press conference in Moscow, said, “There have been no contacts with Russia in this regard. But if we were asked based on regulations, we will be ready to facilitate the negotiations between the new Afghan authorities and their opponent forces”.
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January - 13 
A Taliban fighter from Pashtun ethnicity has been killed and, three others, including one civilian, were injured in clashes among Taliban fighters from Uzbek and Pashtun communities in Maimana, the capital city of Faryab province, reports Hasht-e-Sub
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A Taliban fighter from Pashtun ethnicity has been killed and, three others, including one civilian, were injured in clashes among Taliban fighters from Uzbek and Pashtun communities in Maimana, the capital city of Faryab province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on January 14.The people of the province protested over the arrest of Makhdoom Alam Rabbani, a Taliban commander from Uzbek community, which led to an armed clash among Taliban fighters in Faryab.
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January - 13 
Taliban men shot dead a young girl, Zainab, at a security checkpoint in Kabul Province while she was on her way home from a wedding party along with other relatives, reports Tolo News on January 14. Her family claimed that their car was stopped at a
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Taliban men shot dead a young girl, Zainab, at a security checkpoint in Kabul Province while she was on her way home from a wedding party along with other relatives, reports Tolo News on January 14. Her family claimed that their car was stopped at a checkpoint by the Islamic Emirate forces. The forces of the Islamic Emirate opened fire on Zainab and killed her.
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January - 13 
Taliban shot dead one of the commanders of the Popular Uprising Force (PUF) of the erstwhile government, Jura, in Khawja Palkhman village under Rustaq District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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Taliban shot dead one of the commanders of the Popular Uprising Force (PUF) of the erstwhile government, Jura, in Khawja Palkhman village under Rustaq District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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January - 14 
A cadre of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has been arrested from a village in Gumla District of Jharkhand on January 14, reports The Print. Acting on a tip-off that the CPI-Maoist cadre, Aman Nagesia alias Manoj Nagesia, wa
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A cadre of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has been arrested from a village in Gumla District of Jharkhand on January 14, reports The Print. Acting on a tip-off that the CPI-Maoist cadre, Aman Nagesia alias Manoj Nagesia, was visiting his home at Kotrakona village, the Superintendent of Police (SP), Ehethesam Waquarib, formed a special team, comprising District Armed Police (DAP) and personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 218 battalion, to arrest him. During the raid on January 13, the Police arrested Nagesia who was trying to escape from the house. Nagesia was wanted in connection with an encounter with security personnel at Jitiyatand and blowing up of a building in Kurumgarh in 2021, SP, Waquarib said, adding, a pistol, two cartridges, packets containing explosive substances, and ten non-electronic detonators were seized from his possession.
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January - 14 
A huge quantity of explosives, suspected to be left behind by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was found in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 14, reports India Today. During a combing operation in Swabhiman Anchal (erstwhile cut-o
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A huge quantity of explosives, suspected to be left behind by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was found in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 14, reports India Today. During a combing operation in Swabhiman Anchal (erstwhile cut-off region) on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, personnel of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) detected the dump of explosive materials in a forest near Maribeda and Nademanjari villages in Jodamba Police Station area, Superintendent of Police (SP), Nitesh Wadhwan said. Among the materials found were four tiffin bombs and 20 web belts, he said. Besides, 19 jungle caps and a large number of medicines were also found, he added. It is suspected that the Maoists fled the area, leaving behind the explosives, due to the combing operation, the officer said. "We are suspecting that these explosives belonged to Maoist cadres of AOBSZC (Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee) and were intended to be used against civilians and security forces," he said.
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January - 14 
A Kuki National Front-Presidential (KNF-P) militant was arrested along with one 9mm pistol from Imphal West District on January 14, reports United News of India.
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A Kuki National Front-Presidential (KNF-P) militant was arrested along with one 9mm pistol from Imphal West District on January 14, reports United News of India.
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January - 14 
A man was shot at by unidentified assailants near a highway in Algapur of Hailakandi District in Assam in the evening of January 14, reports Northeast Now. The person was allegedly shot by three assailants on a motorcycle who before being identified
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A man was shot at by unidentified assailants near a highway in Algapur of Hailakandi District in Assam in the evening of January 14, reports Northeast Now. The person was allegedly shot by three assailants on a motorcycle who before being identified managed to escape. The victim was identified as Masuk Ahmed Barbhuiyan of Algapur.
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January - 14 
On January 14, an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered from the busy Ghazipur flower market in East Delhi District, reports The India Express. The three kilogrames explosives, including RDX and ammonium nitrate, a timer device, an electric
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On January 14, an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered from the busy Ghazipur flower market in East Delhi District, reports The India Express. The three kilogrames explosives, including RDX and ammonium nitrate, a timer device, an electric detonator and some shrapnel kept in a rectangular iron box and concealed in a black and red backpack was found lying unattended in the market. The IED was eventually destroyed via a controlled explosion saving thousands of lives. This comes just days before Republic Day celebrations in the national capital.
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January - 14 
One soldier of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on January 14, reports timesnownews.com. Maoist
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One soldier of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on January 14, reports timesnownews.com. Maoist targeted the security personnel in the Kanker area of Chhattisgarh, where SSB soldiers were deployed on the Rao Ghat railway project.
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January - 14 
SFs recovered a cache of ammunition during a cordon and search operation in Watlar orchards in Ganderbal District on January 14, reports Kashmir Observer. Six AK rounds, two Grenades, three UBGL, seven detonators, three fuse, one bag and a pouch were
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SFs recovered a cache of ammunition during a cordon and search operation in Watlar orchards in Ganderbal District on January 14, reports Kashmir Observer. Six AK rounds, two Grenades, three UBGL, seven detonators, three fuse, one bag and a pouch were recovered.
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January - 14 
The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on January 14 neutralised a grenade which was recovered inside a cooker wrapped in a suspicious bag at Khwaja Bazaar Chowk in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir.
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The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on January 14 neutralised a grenade which was recovered inside a cooker wrapped in a suspicious bag at Khwaja Bazaar Chowk in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir.
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January - 14 
Two terrorists were killed while two others were arrested during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 14, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Servi
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Two terrorists were killed while two others were arrested during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 14, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), SF conducted the IBO on the reported presence of terrorists. "Weapons and ammunition [were] also recovered from [the] terrorists. Area clearance operation in progress to hunt down any other terrorist in the area," the ISPR said.
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January - 14 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 14 arrested one Kashif Ali aka Shaheen, a most wanted terrorist named in the Sindh Police’s Red Book, during a raid in Lines Area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Accordi
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 14 arrested one Kashif Ali aka Shaheen, a most wanted terrorist named in the Sindh Police’s Red Book, during a raid in Lines Area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. According to CTD officials, “he remained associated with al Qaeda and Jundullah; and was an accomplice of terrorists who were involved in attacking Corps Commander Karachi in 2004”. The CTD officials said that Kashif remained in hiding in various cities of the country and before arriving in Karachi, he remained in hiding in Rawalpindi for quite some time. He was trying to mobilize a sleeper cell and was planning to launch a major attack in the city.
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January - 14 
Janamat Party held a massive protest rally in Rautahat District’s headquarters Gaur on January 14 to raise concerns of poor farmers, reports The Himalayan Times. Responding to the party's call, hundreds of farmers from inner villages carrying their a
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Janamat Party held a massive protest rally in Rautahat District’s headquarters Gaur on January 14 to raise concerns of poor farmers, reports The Himalayan Times. Responding to the party's call, hundreds of farmers from inner villages carrying their agricultural tools, along with the party cadres, held the protest rally in Gaur chanting slogans against the federal, provincial and local Governments. The rally led by Janamat Party central member Lalit Mallik Sanu started from BP Chowk and traversed through places like Dharkhan Chowk, Nepal Lodge, Transmetre Chowk and Customs Office and past Gaur Municipality before returning to BP Chowk again and concluding into a corner meeting. Speaking at the meeting, Janamat Party's Publication Department chief and central member Sanu accused the Government of leaving farmers in the lurch. "We have three levels of governments to speak of but see the plight of farmers; sadly, they can't get seeds and fertiliser in time. Actually, there is a shortage of both seeds and fertilisers almost always," Sanu said, reminding the Government of its duty to make available required number of seeds and fertilisers on time and warning that the party's struggle on behalf of farmers would continue until their demands were met.
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January - 14 
Leaders of the major political parties on January 14 urged the Government to declare a suitable date for holding the local elections by April 27 as proposed by the Election Commission (EC), reports Republica. Speaking at an all-party meeting convened
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Leaders of the major political parties on January 14 urged the Government to declare a suitable date for holding the local elections by April 27 as proposed by the Election Commission (EC), reports Republica. Speaking at an all-party meeting convened by the EC to discuss the National Assembly (NA) election, voter list and local level election, senior leaders of all major political parties argued that the Government should not delay announcing the date for holding the local level elections by April 27. The EC had earlier told the Government that the new people's representatives should be appointed at the local level before May 19. The EC had said that it would be appropriate to fix the date on May 28 and hold the elections in one go. “If it is not possible to hold the poll for any reason, the first phase could be held on May 28 and the second phase on June 5,” the poll body had told the Government.
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January - 14 
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud speaking to reporters at his Minto Road residence in Dhaka city on January 14 said that the Human Rights Watch (HRW)’s latest statement on Bangladesh as one-sided, unacceptable and politically motiva
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Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud speaking to reporters at his Minto Road residence in Dhaka city on January 14 said that the Human Rights Watch (HRW)’s latest statement on Bangladesh as one-sided, unacceptable and politically motivated, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “After reading this, it seems that someone from Bangladesh might have drafted it and they (HRW) only published it after retouching, nothing else. The existence of these types of organizations is good. But if the organization uses itself or gives statements for serving the interests of individuals and for political purposes by taking information from individuals of different countries, it makes the organization questionable. I saw the statement of Human Rights Watch. It is not realistic by any means, rather it is one-sided and politically motivated.”
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January - 14 
Inspector General of Police (IGP), C.D. Wickramaratne on January 14 said that the Police have recorded statements from 14 individuals with regard to the recent recovery of a hand grenade from inside All Saints’ Church in Borella of Colombo District,
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Inspector General of Police (IGP), C.D. Wickramaratne on January 14 said that the Police have recorded statements from 14 individuals with regard to the recent recovery of a hand grenade from inside All Saints’ Church in Borella of Colombo District, reports Ada Derana. The Police chief said the footage obtained from the CCTV at the church is used in this probe, which is still in its preliminary stages. The investigating officers are examining pieces of scientific, technical, exploratory and personal evidence with the assistance of experts in related fields, he added. A comprehensive investigation is being conducted to uncover the perpetrator who brought the explosive material into the church, the purpose of setting it up and those who aided and abetted him, IGP Wickramaratne stressed. The Police chief pledged to bring all those who are linked to the said incident to book without delay.
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January - 14 
The Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on January 14 said that we want to have a positive relationship with the world and do not want to be part of rivalry and enmity of the powers, reports Bakhtar News. The remarks were made by Amir Khan Mutt
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The Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on January 14 said that we want to have a positive relationship with the world and do not want to be part of rivalry and enmity of the powers, reports Bakhtar News. The remarks were made by Amir Khan Muttaqi, who spoke via video conference at the Joint Conference on Afghanistan and the US Zakat Foundation. The conference, entitled Peace and Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan, was held in Washington. According to Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Islamic Emirate wants to establish positive relations with the nations of the world based on mutual respect so that we are not part of the rivalry and enmity of the great powers.
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January - 15 
A 10-kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was neutralised by Security Forces (SFs) in an orchard in the Bagh area of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 15, reports Greater Kashmir.
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A 10-kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was neutralised by Security Forces (SFs) in an orchard in the Bagh area of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 15, reports Greater Kashmir.
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January - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a bounty of INR 200,000 was arrested by the Police from Gatta village in Etapalli Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on January 15, reports UNI. As per
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a bounty of INR 200,000 was arrested by the Police from Gatta village in Etapalli Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on January 15, reports UNI. As per Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP), Ankit Goyal, the arrested Maoist has been identified as Karan alias Dulsa Narote, a member of the Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] action team. Karan was involved in 16 multiple crimes, including six murders, four encounters, two robberies, three arson and abduction.
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January - 15 
A wanted person identified as Aladu alias Matahur allegedly involved in a case of smuggling fake Indian currency notes (FICN) from Bangladesh was arrested from Malda District in West Bengal, reports The Hindu on January 16. Earlier, National Investig
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A wanted person identified as Aladu alias Matahur allegedly involved in a case of smuggling fake Indian currency notes (FICN) from Bangladesh was arrested from Malda District in West Bengal, reports The Hindu on January 16. Earlier, National Investigation Agency (NIA) had filed a chargesheet in October 2019 against four accused persons, including Aladu, who was involved in the procurement of fake notes from his Bangladeshi accomplices and later on circulated the FICN in India through his contacts.
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January - 15 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing five kilograms was recovered near the Attari-Wagah border on January 15, according to a Punjab Police Special Task Force (STF) official who said that the device came from Pakistan, reports NDTV. According
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing five kilograms was recovered near the Attari-Wagah border on January 15, according to a Punjab Police Special Task Force (STF) official who said that the device came from Pakistan, reports NDTV. According to Rashpal Singh, Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP), STF, Amritsar, currency worth INR 100,000 was also recovered. AIGP, STF, Singh said, "We got information about drugs but when we reached there, found it to be an IED weighing around 5 kgs. The contents of the bag will be revealed after further investigation. Currency of ₹ 1 lakh has also been recovered from the place that is very near the Wagah-Attari border. It has come from Pakistan."
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January - 15 
On January 15, a huge cache of weapons and other war like stores including one 9mm pistol with magazine, 12 rounds 7.62 mm ammunition and one magazine M-16 rifle were recovered from Noney District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On January 15, a huge cache of weapons and other war like stores including one 9mm pistol with magazine, 12 rounds 7.62 mm ammunition and one magazine M-16 rifle were recovered from Noney District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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January - 15 
Police on January 15 arrested three LeT associates in Bandipora District after receiving specific input regarding the activities of terrorist associates in Bandipora Town and its adjoining areas, reports Greater Kashmir. Arrested persons were identif
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Police on January 15 arrested three LeT associates in Bandipora District after receiving specific input regarding the activities of terrorist associates in Bandipora Town and its adjoining areas, reports Greater Kashmir. Arrested persons were identified as Gh Mohammad, Irshad Hussain both residents of Ashtangoo area of Bandipora and Ashiq Hussain resident of Sopore. “Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession,” police said.
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January - 15 
Three militant associates of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested by SFs at Chinar crossing Darpora in the jurisdiction of Bomai Police Station in Sopore tehsil of Baramulla District on January 15, reports Greater Kashmir. Police said during check
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Three militant associates of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested by SFs at Chinar crossing Darpora in the jurisdiction of Bomai Police Station in Sopore tehsil of Baramulla District on January 15, reports Greater Kashmir. Police said during checking it was noticed that three persons coming from Gund Brath village towards Bomai village were roaming in suspicious conditions and were subsequently asked to stop, but they tried to flee from the spot, however, they were apprehended tactfully by the SFs. Police identified the arrested persons as Arafat Majeed Dar son of Abdul Majeed Dar resident of Harwan Sopore, Tauseef Ahmed Dar son of Late Gh Hassan Dar resident of Taliyan Mohalla, Arampora Sopore and Momin Nazir Khan son of Nazir Ahmed Khan resident of Arampora Sopore at present Natipora Srinagar. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including two Pistols, two Pistol Magazines, 13 Pistol rounds and a hand grenade were recovered from their possession. “Preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested terrorist associates were providing logistical and other materialistic support to the terrorists. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bomai and further investigation is going on,” Police added.
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January - 15 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi on January 15 awarded 14-year imprisonment to two convicts in explosives’ possession case, reports ARY News. The convicts include Noman and Pervaiz. The State prosecutor Iqbal Meo said that the prosecution had
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi on January 15 awarded 14-year imprisonment to two convicts in explosives’ possession case, reports ARY News. The convicts include Noman and Pervaiz. The State prosecutor Iqbal Meo said that the prosecution had successfully proved its allegations against the suspects. A case had been lodged against the suspects at Ferozabad Police station, he added.
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January - 15 
On January 15, Malik Faisal Akram, a British citizen of Pakistan origin, took four people hostage in Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville city, Texas, US during Sabbat services. After a ten-hour standoff and negotiations, FBI personnel e
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On January 15, Malik Faisal Akram, a British citizen of Pakistan origin, took four people hostage in Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville city, Texas, US during Sabbat services. After a ten-hour standoff and negotiations, FBI personnel entered the synagogue and killed Faisal, who was armed with a pistol. Hostages were rescued unharmed. Al-Qaeda supporters have praised Malik Faisal Akram in their posts on social media platforms. The latest issue of Al-Qaeda-linked magazine ‘Wolves of Manhattan’ has praised Faisal, calling him a ‘martyr’ and giving him a name ‘Malik al-Britani’.
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January - 15 
Police on January 15 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition buried under a godown floor in the Old city area of Central District in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Central District,
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Police on January 15 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition buried under a godown floor in the Old city area of Central District in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Central District, Murtaza Tabassum said that “We are investigating if the arms belong to a banned outfit”. “Details also being gathered about owner of the godown and the person that hired it on rent,” he added. “Recovered arms include machine-guns, anti-aircraft gun and sten gun,” he added further.
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Two terrorists were killed in a shootout with Police on January 16 after they killed a Frontier Corps (FC) soldier on January 15 and left his body in the mountains near Karmukhel village of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. F
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Two terrorists were killed in a shootout with Police on January 16 after they killed a Frontier Corps (FC) soldier on January 15 and left his body in the mountains near Karmukhel village of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. FC soldier Rafiullah, who was posted in Balochistan, had come to his native village on leave. On January 14, he left home at noon on a motorcycle, but did not return till evening and the next day his bullet-riddled body was found in the mountains near Karmukhel area. Police contingent along with armed villagers reached the Karmukhel area and during search operation a group of terrorists attacked them. Police retaliated and killed two terrorists. Later, the Police recovered the bodies of two terrorists when firing stopped and seized two AK-47 assault rifles. The slain terrorists were identified as Abdul Rauf, a resident of Sherikhel, and Suleman of Jabukhel.
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January - 15 
Defence Secretary General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on January 15 dismissing allegations made by the Colombo Archbishop on the Police investigations into the discovery of a hand grenade at the Borella All-Saints’ Church said that Criminal Investigation
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Defence Secretary General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on January 15 dismissing allegations made by the Colombo Archbishop on the Police investigations into the discovery of a hand grenade at the Borella All-Saints’ Church said that Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will conduct thorough probe into Church grenade incident, reports Daily News. Speaking to the media after meeting with Chief Prelates of Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters, Defence Secretary Gunaratne said the CID has a good knowledge of the investigation and he hopes that they would conduct a proper investigation beyond the expectations of the Cardinal to capture the suspects and bring justice. On January 13, the Colombo Archbishop said that the Catholic church was not satisfied with the Police’s investigation into the recent discovery of a hand grenade at the All-Saints’ Church in Borella.
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January - 15 
A child was killed and two Taliban security personnel were injured as a result of a bomb explosion in the Butkhak area of Bagrami District of Kabul Province, reports Pajhwok on January 16.
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A child was killed and two Taliban security personnel were injured as a result of a bomb explosion in the Butkhak area of Bagrami District of Kabul Province, reports Pajhwok on January 16.
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January - 15 
On January 15, Abdul Hadi Safi, former Member Parliament of Kapisa Province succumbed to his injuries in Kabul city reports the Twitter handle of Reportedly. On January 7, unidentified gunmen attacked and seriously injured Abdul Hadi Safi, in Kabul.
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On January 15, Abdul Hadi Safi, former Member Parliament of Kapisa Province succumbed to his injuries in Kabul city reports the Twitter handle of Reportedly. On January 7, unidentified gunmen attacked and seriously injured Abdul Hadi Safi, in Kabul.
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January - 15 
National Resistance Forces (NRF) claimed that they attacked a building of the Hesa Awal district of Kapisa Province on January 15, reports Hasht-e-Subh. NRF stated that the attack was in response to the arrest of six women and three children by Talib
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National Resistance Forces (NRF) claimed that they attacked a building of the Hesa Awal district of Kapisa Province on January 15, reports Hasht-e-Subh. NRF stated that the attack was in response to the arrest of six women and three children by Taliban forces in the province. Local Taliban officials in Kapisa province, however, deny the allegations of a rocket attack on the district of the province. “No, no such incident has taken place,” said, Karimullah Wasiq, the Taliban governor’s spokesman for Kapisa province
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January - 16 
A civilian and a Policeman were injured after militants hurled a grenade on a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) in Saraf Kadal area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), in the evening of January 16, reports Greater Kashmir. The inju
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A civilian and a Policeman were injured after militants hurled a grenade on a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) in Saraf Kadal area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), in the evening of January 16, reports Greater Kashmir. The injured were identified as Sergeant Cadet Mehraj Ahmad, posted at Police Post Fateh Kadal who has suffered splinter injuries in chest and a civilian Sartaj Ahmad Bhat, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, a local from Saraf Kadal who has suffered injury in both legs.
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January - 16 
On January 16, at least 300 containers of heroin worth around INR 50,000 in the black market was recovered from Chandra Para area beside Assam-Agartala national highway (NH-08) in Dharmanagar sub-division of North Tripura District in Tripura, reports
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On January 16, at least 300 containers of heroin worth around INR 50,000 in the black market was recovered from Chandra Para area beside Assam-Agartala national highway (NH-08) in Dharmanagar sub-division of North Tripura District in Tripura, reports The Northeast Today. Two drug traffickers identified as Nazmul Haque and Moinul Haque was arrested from the spot with the heroin loaded motorcycle.
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January - 16 
Police on January 16 foiled a terrorist attack when terrorists fired two rockets at a check post at Yadgar Chowk area of Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News. After the terrorists fired two rockets at the check post, Police personnel imme
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Police on January 16 foiled a terrorist attack when terrorists fired two rockets at a check post at Yadgar Chowk area of Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News. After the terrorists fired two rockets at the check post, Police personnel immediately retaliated to the attack. Police retaliation forced the terrorists to flee by taking advantage of darkness. No casualty was reported in the attack.
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January - 16 
Mohamad Shah Ali, brother of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, was arrested on January 16 with home-made weapons and drugs from Noukar Math area of No. 6 Rohingya Camp in Ukhia of Cox's Bazar Distri
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Mohamad Shah Ali, brother of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, was arrested on January 16 with home-made weapons and drugs from Noukar Math area of No. 6 Rohingya Camp in Ukhia of Cox's Bazar District by Armed Police Battalion (APBn), reports Daily Observer. The arrest was made following an operation of APBn members to rescue a person abducted from the Rohingya camp. Law enforcers conducted a drive at the area in the camp after identifying the hideout of the alleged abductors. They rescued the abductee and managed to arrest Shah Ali, who is the brother of ARSA commander Ataullah.
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January - 16 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has deployed more than 2,500 troops in Sar-e-Pul Province to provide security there, reports Tolo News on January 17. “Over 1,500 Mujahedeen are settled in Squadron-3 and over 1,000 others stationed in Squadro
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has deployed more than 2,500 troops in Sar-e-Pul Province to provide security there, reports Tolo News on January 17. “Over 1,500 Mujahedeen are settled in Squadron-3 and over 1,000 others stationed in Squadron-4. Now, also 200 Mujahedeen have graduated after taking six weeks of training,” said Mufti Mohammad Muqtasid, a senior commander of the IEA in the province. Mufti Mohammad Muqtasid also denies the presence of Daesh (the Arabic acronym of Islamic State) in the province.
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January - 16 
On January 16, Ministry of Education said that Indian teachers from public schools of some administrative islands have been the target of harassment, reports Edition. Permanent Secretary of Education Ministry Ahmed Ali told Mihaaru News that they rec
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On January 16, Ministry of Education said that Indian teachers from public schools of some administrative islands have been the target of harassment, reports Edition. Permanent Secretary of Education Ministry Ahmed Ali told Mihaaru News that they received reports teachers from two different islands had been harassed in the previous academic term. “We received reports that locals had called ‘India Out’ at Indian teachers on the road, and had called for them to leave the island as well,” Ahmed had said.
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January - 17 
Militants lobbed a grenade at the Police Control Room (PCR) in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, in the evening of January 17, reports Greater Kashmir. However, no causality was reported.
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Militants lobbed a grenade at the Police Control Room (PCR) in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, in the evening of January 17, reports Greater Kashmir. However, no causality was reported.
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January - 17 
The Indian Army has denied the reports of attacking a camp of the Manipur rebel outfit People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Myanmar, reports Northeast Now. In statement, the Indian Army said, “Indian special forces/Army/Assam Rifles is not at all invol
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The Indian Army has denied the reports of attacking a camp of the Manipur rebel outfit People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Myanmar, reports Northeast Now. In statement, the Indian Army said, “Indian special forces/Army/Assam Rifles is not at all involved in recent attack on PLA camp located in Myanmar territories.” This statement comes following the reports Indian security forces gunning down two militants of PLA at Senam village in Myanmar on January 13. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) has reported the incident on January 17.
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January - 17 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police have arrested two hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ramji Bhuyan and Phulendra Sao by conducting a combing operation in Aurangabad District of Bihar on J
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police have arrested two hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ramji Bhuyan and Phulendra Sao by conducting a combing operation in Aurangabad District of Bihar on January 17, reports hindi.news18.com. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kantesh Kumar Mishra said that Bhuyan is a resident of Koilwan of Madanpur Police Station area, while Phulendra is a resident of Ankuri village under Goh Police Station area. SP, Mishra said that there are a dozen serious cases registered against Bhuyan including attack on Madanpur block office and CRPF camp. At the same time, a dozen cases including ‘levy’ (extortion money) recovery, murder are registered against Phulendra from the contract company engaged in road construction work.
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January - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 17 arrested two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) associates along with explosive materials in Awantipora area of Pulwama District, reports Greater Kashmir. As per a Police spokesman, two JeM associates, Zahid Ahmad Lone son of
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 17 arrested two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) associates along with explosive materials in Awantipora area of Pulwama District, reports Greater Kashmir. As per a Police spokesman, two JeM associates, Zahid Ahmad Lone son of Gh Rasool resident of Naristan Tral and Shakeel Ahmad Malik alias Abu Dujana son of Gh Mohammad, a resident of Noor Pora Awantipora- were arrested by SFs based on specific input. "Incriminating materials including explosive materials have been recovered from their possession," Police spokesman said. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested duo were working as terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit JeM and involved in providing shelter, logistic support and transportation of arms/ammunition to the active terrorists in Tral and Awantipora areas. Moreover, both the arrested associates were in touch with Pakistan based self-styled terror commanders on different social media platforms and were planning to join terrorist ranks, " Police spokesman added.
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January - 17 January - 18
Three persons, including a Levies man, a Policeman and a terrorist were killed in two separate incidents in North Waziristan and Lower Dir districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 18, reports The Express Tribune. In the first incident a Polic
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Three persons, including a Levies man, a Policeman and a terrorist were killed in two separate incidents in North Waziristan and Lower Dir districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 18, reports The Express Tribune. In the first incident a Police Constable, identified as Aminullah was killed and two others sustained injuries when a Police mobile was ambushed in Mir Ali sub-division of North Waziristan District late on January 17. Police said that the mobile was on its way from Bannu to Miranshah after escorting IDPs to Bannu camp. In a separate incident in Lower Dir District, miscreants attacked a Levies check post on the border of Bajaur and Lower Dir on January 18 in which one Levies man Qaisar Mehmood was killed and another Sher Ali was injured. In the return fire, a terrorist was also killed.
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January - 17 
Five persons were forcibly disappeared after being detained allegedly by Security Forces (SFs) in Zamuran Dashtuk area of Kech District in Balochistan on January 17, reports The Balochistan Post. A military operation had been underway for the last th
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Five persons were forcibly disappeared after being detained allegedly by Security Forces (SFs) in Zamuran Dashtuk area of Kech District in Balochistan on January 17, reports The Balochistan Post. A military operation had been underway for the last three days in Zamuran Dashtuk area. The missing persons were identified as Riaz son of Fateh Mohammad, Nisar s/o Fateh Mohammad, Madi s/o Kohda Sohrab and Basham while the fifth person has not been identified yet.
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January - 17 
Two children were killed and one injured when a grenade they were playing with went off in the Nemakai village of Swat District on January 17, reports ARY News. According to Police, the children found the grenade in the fields and brought it home and
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Two children were killed and one injured when a grenade they were playing with went off in the Nemakai village of Swat District on January 17, reports ARY News. According to Police, the children found the grenade in the fields and brought it home and started playing with it, which led to its explosion.
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January - 17 
Two terrorists and a Policeman were killed in a firing incident in Sector G-8 of Islamabad, the Federal Capital of Pakistan, on January 17, reports ARY News. According to Police, unidentified assailants opened fire on Police officials deployed on a c
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Two terrorists and a Policeman were killed in a firing incident in Sector G-8 of Islamabad, the Federal Capital of Pakistan, on January 17, reports ARY News. According to Police, unidentified assailants opened fire on Police officials deployed on a check post in Sector G-8, leaving one Policeman dead and two other Policemen injured. Two terrorists were also killed in Police retaliatory fire. 9mm pistol, AK-47 and bullets were recovered from the possession of terrorists.
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January - 17 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a shopkeeper present inside his shop near Sheegal Stop in Afghan Refugees Camp of Gandaf Gadoon Amazai Industrial Estate in Swabi District on January 17, reports The Nation. The dead shopkeeper was identified as Afgh
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a shopkeeper present inside his shop near Sheegal Stop in Afghan Refugees Camp of Gandaf Gadoon Amazai Industrial Estate in Swabi District on January 17, reports The Nation. The dead shopkeeper was identified as Afghan national Hazrat Rehman. The assailants escaped the scene after committing the crime.
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January - 17 January - 18
A group of disgruntled activists on January 18 pelted stones at the residence of Madhesh Province Chief Minister Lal Babu Raut, reports Khabar Hub. Not everyone in the province is happy that Janakpur is made the state capital. The state assembly meet
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A group of disgruntled activists on January 18 pelted stones at the residence of Madhesh Province Chief Minister Lal Babu Raut, reports Khabar Hub. Not everyone in the province is happy that Janakpur is made the state capital. The state assembly meeting on January 17 voted to make Janakpur the permanent capital of the state and took ‘Madhesh’ as the state name. Dissatisfied factions burned the effigy of CM Raut at Ghantaghar Chowk in Birgunj city of Parsa District after the state assembly vote.
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January - 17 
CK Raut-led Janamat Party on January 17 announced various protest programs in Kathmandu, reports Khabar Hub. Issuing a press statement in Kathmandu, party Chairman Raut has made various protest programs to last up to February 3. Janamat Party has bee
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CK Raut-led Janamat Party on January 17 announced various protest programs in Kathmandu, reports Khabar Hub. Issuing a press statement in Kathmandu, party Chairman Raut has made various protest programs to last up to February 3. Janamat Party has been in agitation expressing solidarity with the Terai farmers since last few weeks. To mark the first day of the protest programs, the party has called the district executive committees meeting to discuss about the nature of movement and local level preparations for it on January 17 and January 18. Formal protest movements start from January 19, the Balidani Diwas, literally the sacrifice day and would continue up to February 3. Keeping in view the growing number of coronavirus cases in the country, Janamat party has urged all party committees to ensure that all participants of the programs use mask and maintain physical distance during the program. The Janmat Party has been agitating in various districts of the Terai for the past few days saying that the Government has not been able to address the various demands of the farmers.
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January - 17 
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam on January 17 told the Parliament that he has proof and is aware of how much Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) paid to US lobby firms over the last five years, reports The Dai
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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam on January 17 told the Parliament that he has proof and is aware of how much Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) paid to US lobby firms over the last five years, reports The Daily Star. Speaking on the thanksgiving motion, on President Abdul Hamid's speech, the state minister said the first document he got hold of was on hiring a lobbyist -- Akin Company Associates -- in the United States in 2015. "An agreement, with the address of BNP's Naya Paltan office, was signed with them. The agreement was valid for three years and US$ 50,000 was given per month - meaning that a total of nearly two million dollars were paid to them," said the State Minister. The junior minister said he has 10 such documents in this regard, and showed some documents in the Parliament.
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January - 17 
A retired doctor has been arrested in connection with the hand grenade planted inside All Saints’ Church in Borella of Colombo District, reports Ada Derana on January 18. He was taken into custody in the area of Piliyandala by the crime’s investigat
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A retired doctor has been arrested in connection with the hand grenade planted inside All Saints’ Church in Borella of Colombo District, reports Ada Derana on January 18. He was taken into custody in the area of Piliyandala by the crime’s investigation unit of the Colombo South Division. According to the Police, lengthy interrogations into the 65-year-old suspect who was apprehended in the Panamura area in Embilipitiya had led the investigators to the arrest of this retired medical officer. Reportedly, the suspect, who previously served as a doctor of the Piliyandala District Hospital, had later run a private medical clinic in the proximity of the hospital. Investigators have uncovered that it was this retired doctor who handed over the hand grenade and money to the first suspect and the reason for this is yet to be uncovered.
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January - 17 
The All-Saints’ Church Parish Council on January 17 expressed displeasure over the investigations into the discovery of a grenade inside the church premises, reports Colombo Gazette. Issuing a statement, the All-Saints’ Church Parish Council question
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The All-Saints’ Church Parish Council on January 17 expressed displeasure over the investigations into the discovery of a grenade inside the church premises, reports Colombo Gazette. Issuing a statement, the All-Saints’ Church Parish Council questioned the decision by the Police to arrest suspects even before viewing CCTV footage. It also questioned the decision by the Police to later view only CCTV footage recorded after 3pm the day the grenade was found and not footage recorded earlier in the day. The All-Saints’ Church Parish Council also strongly condemned the ‘cowardly and irrational’ acts of those who placed the grenade inside the church.
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January - 17 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead, Haneefa Nazari a female civil activist in Mazar-e Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, reports the Twitter handle of Reporterlyaf on January 18.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead, Haneefa Nazari a female civil activist in Mazar-e Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, reports the Twitter handle of Reporterlyaf on January 18.
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January - 18 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in exchange of fire with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in the forest of Marzum under Tongpal Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 18 (today), reports
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in exchange of fire with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in the forest of Marzum under Tongpal Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 18 (today), reports latestly.com. The slain body of the woman Maoist was recovered, whose identity is yet to be ascertained. Intermittent firing still underway, Operation continues, said Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma.
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January - 18 
On January 18, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from a location adjacent to Kuljang village in Chandel District of Manipur, reports The Northeast Today. Foiling a major attack in Manipur, the IED was timely detected and destroyed o
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On January 18, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from a location adjacent to Kuljang village in Chandel District of Manipur, reports The Northeast Today. Foiling a major attack in Manipur, the IED was timely detected and destroyed on the spot, ensuring security and prevention of any loss to life or property.
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January - 18 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) s’ Telangana ‘state committee member’ Sudhakar was killed in an encounter in a forested area in the border of Semaldodi village under Ilmidi Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on Jan
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) s’ Telangana ‘state committee member’ Sudhakar was killed in an encounter in a forested area in the border of Semaldodi village under Ilmidi Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 18, reports Deccan Chronicle. Sudhakar, a ‘divisional committee (DVC) member’ and senior member of Telangana ‘state committee’ of Maoist was gunned down, Bastar range, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P. said. According to him, a search party of Greyhounds, the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] squad of Telangana State, commandos, was out on anti-Naxal operations in the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border following inputs on the movement of Sudhakar along with 40-50 Maoists in the area, and in the ensuing encounter Sudhakar was killed. One Self Loading Rifle (SLR) and one INSAS [Indian Small Arms System] assault rifle was also recovered by security personnel at the encounter site.
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January - 18 
India on January 18, condemned the drone attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that killed two Indian nationals as a terrorist incident and conveyed the country’s strong solidarity to the emirates in the face of such assau
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India on January 18, condemned the drone attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that killed two Indian nationals as a terrorist incident and conveyed the country’s strong solidarity to the emirates in the face of such assaults, reports defenceaviationpost.com. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the attack with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a telephone conversation. Jaishankar “condemned the terror attack in the strongest terms”, and emphasised that such “an attack on innocent civilians was completely unacceptable and against all civilised norms”. He appreciated the immediate assistance provided by UAE authorities to the Indian embassy in responding to the situation. Sheikh Abdullah shared details of the attack and conveyed his government’s deepest condolences at the death of the two Indians.
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January - 18 
Militants on January 18-evening triggered off a low-intensity improvised explosive device (IED) on Ziyarat Qaimoh-Kader Road of Qaimooh area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. There was no casualty reported in the
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Militants on January 18-evening triggered off a low-intensity improvised explosive device (IED) on Ziyarat Qaimoh-Kader Road of Qaimooh area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. There was no casualty reported in the incident which created panic in the area.
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January - 18 
On January 18, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered Chinglangmei village in Churachandpur District, reports India Today. During a search operation, one 7.62 mm SLR Rifle, one 7.62 mm M-16 Rifle, one 7.62 mm Modified Rifle, one Handheld ICOM
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On January 18, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered Chinglangmei village in Churachandpur District, reports India Today. During a search operation, one 7.62 mm SLR Rifle, one 7.62 mm M-16 Rifle, one 7.62 mm Modified Rifle, one Handheld ICOM radio set with charger, two 7.62 mm SLR magazine, one Chinese hand grenade and 15 live rounds of different calibers were recovered and later on handed over to Kumbi Police Station for further legal action.
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January - 18 
On January 18, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti at the International Counter Terrorism Conference 2022 stated that the crime syndicate responsible for the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts was not only given state protection
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On January 18, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti at the International Counter Terrorism Conference 2022 stated that the crime syndicate responsible for the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts was not only given state protection but also enjoyed a five-star hospitality, in a veiled reference to the D-company head Dawood Ibrahim believed to be residing in Pakistan, reports Hindustan Times. Tirumurti made this statement in the conference organized by Global Counter Terrorism Council while talking about the need to recognize the linkages between terrorism and transnational organised crime for addressing them properly. As the Chair of the UNSC Counter-terrorism Committee for 2022, Tirumurti further said that the UN sanctions regimes, including the 1267 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, are pivotal to the international efforts in preventing terror-financing, terrorist-travel and access to arms by the terrorist organisations. However, voicing concern about the implementation of these measures, the India Ambassador pointed that the recent report of the Monitoring Team on the asset freeze exemption procedures pursuant to resolution 2560 (2020) points to the lacunae of asset freeze measures by member states, partly due to deficiencies in the existing guidelines of the Committee.
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January - 18 
Police identifies the woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was killed in exchange of fire with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in the forest of Marzum under Tongpal Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on Janua
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Police identifies the woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was killed in exchange of fire with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in the forest of Marzum under Tongpal Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 18, as Munni, who carried a bounty of INR 500,000 on her head, reports Deccan Chronicle. Munni was an ‘area committee member (ACM)’ of Katekalyan Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist, adds The Indian Express.
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January - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an active Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) from Moirang Lamkai in Bishnupur District of Manipur on January 18, reports East Mojo. As per the official statement, based on specific input from
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an active Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) from Moirang Lamkai in Bishnupur District of Manipur on January 18, reports East Mojo. As per the official statement, based on specific input from reliable sources, troops of Loktak Battalion under the aegis of Inspector General of Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S) along with Manipur Police launched an operation that led to the arrest. The OGW was working under a PLA outfit of one ‘self-styled Capt’ Kora and was actively involved in subversive and sabotage activities in the past.
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January - 18 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in Venkatapuram (Nuguru) Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mulugu District of Telangana close to Chhattisgarh border in the early hours of Jan
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in Venkatapuram (Nuguru) Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mulugu District of Telangana close to Chhattisgarh border in the early hours of January 18 (today), reports Telangana Today. Sources said a constable of Greyhounds, the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] squad of Telangana State, sustained injuries in the incident. It is suspected that ‘divisional’ level leaders of the outlawed CPI-Maoist were killed in the exchange of fire between Police and Maoists as an INSAS [Indian Small Arms System] assault rifle had been reportedly recovered from the encounter site. Mulugu Superintendent of Police (SP), Sangram Singh Ganpat Rao Patil said he was to yet to receive complete information about the incident. “Our combing parties are still there in the forests on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana State border. The operation is still underway. We will give details later,” he added.
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January - 18 
Two militants belonging to United Kuki Liberation Army (UKLA) were arrested from Kangpokpi District on January 18, reports East Mojo. The two militants identified as Seitinthang Haokip and Satgoulen Haokip was involved in extorting money from trucks
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Two militants belonging to United Kuki Liberation Army (UKLA) were arrested from Kangpokpi District on January 18, reports East Mojo. The two militants identified as Seitinthang Haokip and Satgoulen Haokip was involved in extorting money from trucks plying along National Highway 2 and the shops around the area. A transport receipt book of UKLA, three mobile phones, 1 Dio scooty black in colour bearing registration number MN01U-4664, cash amount of Rs 7,100 and one black airbag were recovered from their possession.
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January - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 18 conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Thal area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and killed two terrorists, reports The Nation. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said two te
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 18 conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Thal area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and killed two terrorists, reports The Nation. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said two terrorists, identified as Ghayoor and Bahauddin, were involved in terrorist activities against SFs, target killing, and kidnapping for ransom. A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists.
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January - 18 
At least five persons were injured in an explosion near a railway track in the Mashkaf area of Bolan District in Balochistan on January 18, reports Dawn. A senior official of Pakistan Railways Muhammad Kashif said that the blast occurred when Rawalpi
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At least five persons were injured in an explosion near a railway track in the Mashkaf area of Bolan District in Balochistan on January 18, reports Dawn. A senior official of Pakistan Railways Muhammad Kashif said that the blast occurred when Rawalpindi-bound Jaffer Express was passing by the area. The train was coming from Quetta.
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January - 18 
Leaders of the ruling alliance have agreed on January 18 to hold local elections in April, reports Republica. A meeting of the alliance was held at the Prime Minister's Residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu to discuss the upcoming local elections. After
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Leaders of the ruling alliance have agreed on January 18 to hold local elections in April, reports Republica. A meeting of the alliance was held at the Prime Minister's Residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu to discuss the upcoming local elections. After the discussion, Government Spokesperson Gyanendra Bahadur Karki informed media persons that they have agreed to hold the election on time. He said that the meeting will be held again on January 20 (today) after more homework on the issue. As the regular meeting of the Council of Ministers will also be held on January 20 (today), the poll date can be fixed by that meeting, he added. The Election Commission (EC) has suggested to the Government to hold the local level elections on April 27 and May 5. Officials of the EC met Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on December 24, 2021 and drew his attention to start preparations for the local elections.
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January - 18 
Opposition parliamentarians including the MPs of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), on January 18 boycotted the tea party hosted by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for parliamentarians and guests after presenting the Government’s policy statement in Parliam
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Opposition parliamentarians including the MPs of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), on January 18 boycotted the tea party hosted by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for parliamentarians and guests after presenting the Government’s policy statement in Parliament, reports Colombo Page. The tea party was held at the Parliament restaurant after the President delivered the Government’s policy statement following the ceremonial opening of the second session of the 9th Parliament. The other political parties that boycotted the tea party were the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA). The Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella has said that the tea party was boycotted as the President’s policy statement did not offer any solutions to the burning issues of the people. He said the policy was merely a statement.
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January - 18 
Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon on January 18 said before the trial-at-bar at the Colombo High Court that former IGP Pujitha Jayasundera had given a prior warning about the Easter Sunday attacks on Catholic Churches to four of the top police officers
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Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon on January 18 said before the trial-at-bar at the Colombo High Court that former IGP Pujitha Jayasundera had given a prior warning about the Easter Sunday attacks on Catholic Churches to four of the top police officers including DIG Western Police and to the DIG-in-charge of the STF, reports Daily Mirror. DIG Tennakoon made this assertion before the three judges of the trial-at-bar giving evidence, led by Deputy solicitor General Dileepa Pieris. DIG Tennakoon further said that on the day the suicide attack took place he was on leave. He also asserted that the information over the attack was given to the IGP by the State Intelligence Unit which the IGP had communicated to his subordinates to take appropriate action. The Attorney General had indicted former IGP Jayasundera before the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar on 855 charges for his failure to take appropriate action to prevent the terrorist attacks that took place on Easter Sunday 2019 despite receiving adequate intelligence reports.
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January - 18 
On January 18, Taliban troopers arrested a commander of the erstwhile regime’s Popular Uprising Forces (PUF), Tahir, in Kalfagan District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. “Taliban forces entered the commander’s house and took him away after
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On January 18, Taliban troopers arrested a commander of the erstwhile regime’s Popular Uprising Forces (PUF), Tahir, in Kalfagan District of Takhar Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. “Taliban forces entered the commander’s house and took him away after beating him up,” a family member of the commander told the daily.
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January - 18 
Acting Minister of Interior Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sirajuddin Haqqani directed Taliban commanders not to seek revenge on security officials of the previous Afghan government and obey the general amnesty announced by supre
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Acting Minister of Interior Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sirajuddin Haqqani directed Taliban commanders not to seek revenge on security officials of the previous Afghan government and obey the general amnesty announced by supreme leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, reports Khamma News on January 19.
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January - 18 
On January 18, a Taliban military vehicle was targeted by a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Khoja area of Rokha District of Panjshir province, reports the Twitter handle of Reporterlyaf. No group has claimed responsibility for the attac
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On January 18, a Taliban military vehicle was targeted by a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Khoja area of Rokha District of Panjshir province, reports the Twitter handle of Reporterlyaf. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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January - 19 
Militants fired towards 40Bn of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near FM Gali on KP Road in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 19, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no injuries were reported in the incident, and the area
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Militants fired towards 40Bn of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near FM Gali on KP Road in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 19, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no injuries were reported in the incident, and the area has been cordoned off to arrest the assailants.
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January - 19 
Secretary of the JMWP (Jayashankar, Mulugu, Warangal and Peddapally) Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Venkatesh, has alleged that the Police of Telangana and Chhattisgarh had fired on Maoist cadres after they g
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Secretary of the JMWP (Jayashankar, Mulugu, Warangal and Peddapally) Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Venkatesh, has alleged that the Police of Telangana and Chhattisgarh had fired on Maoist cadres after they gathered information about the movement of Maoists and killed three Maoists in a fake encounter in the Karriguttalu forest area on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh State border on January 18, reports Telangana Today. Condemning this ‘fake encounter,’ Venkatesh, in a media release, called for a bandh of Mulugu District on January 22. The attack on Maoists took place while they were on their way to meet the people of Wajedu-Venkatapuram area of Mulugu District in Telangana State, he said, adding that the party had lost three members who were identified as Madakam Singe alias Shanta, Venkatapuram area committee ‘secretary’, who hails from Chhattisgarh State, Kommula Naresh, Yellandu-Narsampet ‘squad commander’, from Jaggaihapet village of Regonda Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, and Kovasi Mooyal alias Kailas of Cheekupal village of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh State. However, The New Indian Express reports that ‘secretary’ of the Division Committee, Venkatesh, gave a call for a Statewide bandh on January 22. He also alleged that the Police have not allowed media persons at the encounter spot.
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January - 19 
The District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have recovered 15 pressure cooker bombs (IED) suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a joint operation in the forested mountain road about
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The District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have recovered 15 pressure cooker bombs (IED) suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a joint operation in the forested mountain road about 1.5 kilometers west of Kaderengo hill under Kuchai Police Station limits in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand, in the area adjoining the Tamad border area in Ranchi District, on January 19, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Later on, the team of Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) destroyed the IEDs and foiled the plans of the Maoists. It was told that the Naxalites were in the process of carrying out some major incident, but in time the Police foiled this plan of the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs].
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January - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madkam Muiya, was killed in an encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres again on January 19 in the forest of Marjum village in Dantewada District, locat
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madkam Muiya, was killed in an encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres again on January 19 in the forest of Marjum village in Dantewada District, located on the border of Dantewada and Sukma Districts of Chhattisgarh, reports jagran.com. Madkam was an ‘area committee member (ACM)’ of the CPI-Maoist, and carried a reward of INR 500,000 on his head.
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January - 19 
Al Qaida’s links with United Nations Security Council (UNSC)-proscribed Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has continued to strengthen, said India’s permanent representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti, The New Indian Express reports on Ja
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Al Qaida’s links with United Nations Security Council (UNSC)-proscribed Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has continued to strengthen, said India’s permanent representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti, The New Indian Express reports on January 20. He said this at the International Counter-Terrorism Conference, organised by the Global Counter-Terrorism Council. He also stated, “The Islamic State (ISIS) has changed its modus operandi, with its core focus now on regaining ground in Syria and Iraq. Its regional affiliates are strengthening their expansion, especially in Africa and Asia”. Al Qaida remains a major threat and recent developments in Afghanistan have served to re-energise them. Tirumurti pointed out that in the global counter-terrorism domain, the 9/11 attacks in the US in 2001 had proved a turning point in our approach towards terrorism.
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January - 19 
As many as 829 villages in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra have no Internet connectivity was revealed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in an affidavit filed before the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court (HC) on January 19 when hear
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As many as 829 villages in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra have no Internet connectivity was revealed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in an affidavit filed before the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court (HC) on January 19 when hearing on a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) (No7/2020) took place, reports telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com. The PIL was based on letters by 10 school students, hailing from remote villages in the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE]-infested District, to the HC Chief Justice and senior administrative judge at the Nagpur bench, where Firdos Mirza was appointed as amicus curiae. Upset over the information by the DoT, a division bench comprising justices Sunil Shukre and Anil Pansare expressed concern over the future of schoolchildren from the tribal-dominated district.
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January - 19 
Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have called for a bandh (general shutdown strike) in Bihar and Jharkhand on January 27, issuing a release asking for political prisoner status and unconditiona
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Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have called for a bandh (general shutdown strike) in Bihar and Jharkhand on January 27, issuing a release asking for political prisoner status and unconditional release of ‘politburo member’ cum Eastern Regional Bureau ‘secretary’ Prashant Bose alias Kishan Da (77) and his wife Sheela Marandi alias Sheela Di, who were arrested on November 12, 2021, reports prabhatkhabar.com. At the same time, from January 21 to 26, the Maoists have also announced of celebrating resistance week in both the States. The CPI-Maoist have demanded that better health care should be provided to ‘politburo member’ cum ‘secretary’ of Eastern Regional Bureau Kishan Da and his wife Sheela, along with their unconditional release. Reportedly, Jharkhand Police had arrested Kishan Da and his wife Sheela, Birendra Hansda alias Jeetendra, Raju Tudu alias Nikhil alias Baju, Krishna Bahda alias Heaven and Gurcharan Bodra at Giddibeda toll plaza under Kandra Police Station limits in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on November 12, 2021.
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January - 19 
On January 19, miscreants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Loken Singh at Arapti locality of Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Northeast Now. Though no causality or injury was reported, yet the explosion caused a considerable damage t
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On January 19, miscreants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Loken Singh at Arapti locality of Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Northeast Now. Though no causality or injury was reported, yet the explosion caused a considerable damage to the property. This explosion is being viewed as pre-poll violence as family had refused to put on display a BJP flag in their house.
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January - 19 
The SFs demolished CPI-Maoist camps in the forests of Karigundam and Matemarka under Chintagufa Police Station area in Sukma District. Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature including three guns, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing
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The SFs demolished CPI-Maoist camps in the forests of Karigundam and Matemarka under Chintagufa Police Station area in Sukma District. Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature including three guns, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing about three kilograms, 80 meters of electric wire, two pelt bags have been recovered from the Maoist camp.
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January - 19 
The Sindh High Court on January 19 directed the provincial authorities to constitute an enforced disappearance task force to exclusively focus on such cases, reports Dawn. A two-judge bench headed Justice Mohammad Iqbal Kalhoro said that the task for
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The Sindh High Court on January 19 directed the provincial authorities to constitute an enforced disappearance task force to exclusively focus on such cases, reports Dawn. A two-judge bench headed Justice Mohammad Iqbal Kalhoro said that the task force must have officers not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in every district of the metropolis for recovery of the missing persons. The bench directed an additional advocate general to meet with the chief secretary (CS) and the inspector general of police for setting up the task force. It directed the Police to use modern technology to trace out missing persons and to approach the National Database and Registration Authority for blocking the computerised national identity cards of such persons.
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January - 19 
Three Policemen were injured in Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) of Dera Ismail Khan District when their vehicle was ambushed, as reported on January 19. The attackers escaped after the attack.
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Three Policemen were injured in Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) of Dera Ismail Khan District when their vehicle was ambushed, as reported on January 19. The attackers escaped after the attack.
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January - 19 
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Renu Yadav on January 19 threatened to kill Janmat Party Chairman CK Raut if he clashed with them, reports Khabar Hub. Raut’s cadres tried to obstruct Yadav, also a leader of the Janata Samajwadi P
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Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Renu Yadav on January 19 threatened to kill Janmat Party Chairman CK Raut if he clashed with them, reports Khabar Hub. Raut’s cadres tried to obstruct Yadav, also a leader of the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP), while she was on her way to attend a program in Gaur. In a speech, she warned that the Rice Mill incident could happen again and Raut could be killed referring to the 2007 incident. During the address, Minister Yadav repeatedly challenged Raut not to forget the Rice Mill incident. She said “The rice mill is still afresh in the minds of the people. Don’t try to show off in Gaur. People here know how to break sticks and batons. If you try to fight the storm, you will be in the same situation as people faced in the rice mill in Gaur. I want to tell Dr. Raut not to forget that history. Otherwise, your cadres will be surrounded and killed.” On 21 March 2007, the then Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) held separate programs at the Rice Mill in Gaur in which 28 CPN-Maoist cadres were killed when MJF cadres attacked the Maoists.
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January - 19 
The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar on January 19 concluded recording evidence in a case filed against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando relating to the Easter Sunday bomb attack, reports Daily Mirror. Deputy Solicitor General Sudarshana de
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The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar on January 19 concluded recording evidence in a case filed against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando relating to the Easter Sunday bomb attack, reports Daily Mirror. Deputy Solicitor General Sudarshana de Silva appearing for the Attorney General informed court that the prosecution has concluded hearing evidence in the case. Accordingly, the High Court Trial-at-Bar bench announced that order regarding calling for defence evidence will be delivered on February 18. The Attorney General filed indictments consisting of 855 charges against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara. The two former top officials have been accused of failing to take measures to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks despite having prior knowledge of the attack.
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January - 19 
While quoting the President’s National Policy speech which was delivered in Parliament on January 18 over the Government’s ‘prime responsibility towards reconciliation and providing such facilities to these people without discrimination’ Illankai Ta
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While quoting the President’s National Policy speech which was delivered in Parliament on January 18 over the Government’s ‘prime responsibility towards reconciliation and providing such facilities to these people without discrimination’ Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) MP M A Sumanthiran on January 19 stated that statements on reconciliation without discrimination is an insult to those in North and East, reports The Sunday Morning. He made this statement while speaking in Parliament. Sumanthiran said “What is more important is what the President identifies as ‘facilities’. They have not been fighting for facilities, but fighting for equal citizenship, their rights for self-determination, the right for self-rule, for shared powers of governance and for the President to reduce all of that to a level of saying that there are basic facilities that are necessary, and that is what we bring about in reconciliation. This also says much about the President’s understanding of this national problem.”
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January - 19 
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) on January 19 recovered several firearms and swords in the house of retired doctor who was arrested in connection with the recovery of a hand grenade at the All-Saints’ Church in Borella of Colombo District, reports
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The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) on January 19 recovered several firearms and swords in the house of retired doctor who was arrested in connection with the recovery of a hand grenade at the All-Saints’ Church in Borella of Colombo District, reports Daily Mirror. The Police have found four pistols, a revolver, two swords, a Rambo knife and an unidentified firearm from the residence in Piliyandala of Colombo District. The retired doctor was arrested on January 19 after information about him was revealed during a lengthy interrogation of the suspect arrested in Embilipitiya town of Ratnapura District.
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January - 19 
On January 19, an armed gunman killed opened fire and killed six persons, including a local commander of the Islamic Emirate, in Narang District of Kunar Province, reports Tolo News.
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On January 19, an armed gunman killed opened fire and killed six persons, including a local commander of the Islamic Emirate, in Narang District of Kunar Province, reports Tolo News.
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January - 19 
Head of Foreign Relations for National Resistance Front (NRF), Ali Maisam Nazary, in his trip to the EU in an interview with a Belgian media outlet said that National Resistance Front forces will start their offensive attacks against Taliban by the e
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Head of Foreign Relations for National Resistance Front (NRF), Ali Maisam Nazary, in his trip to the EU in an interview with a Belgian media outlet said that National Resistance Front forces will start their offensive attacks against Taliban by the end of the winter, reports Aamaj News on January 20. Mr. Nazary claimed that Taliban have weakened and unorganized, they (NRF) will take the power again.
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January - 19 
On January 19, the Criminal Court found two persons, Ismail Haisham and Ahmed Zihan Ismail, guilty of murdering blogger Yamin Rasheed, reports Avas.mv. Yamin was murdered in the stairwell of his home on the night of April 23, 2017. Charges of assault
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On January 19, the Criminal Court found two persons, Ismail Haisham and Ahmed Zihan Ismail, guilty of murdering blogger Yamin Rasheed, reports Avas.mv. Yamin was murdered in the stairwell of his home on the night of April 23, 2017. Charges of assaulting a person with a sharp object with intent to kill were raised against six suspects: Ismail Haisham Rasheed, Hussain Ziyad, Ismail Rasheed, Hassan Shifaz, Mohamed Dhifran, and Ahmed Zihan Ismail. The Criminal Court questioned the charges against Ziyad, Ismail, Shifaz, and Dhifran as the State had not submitted any evidence against them and acquitted them. Court sentenced Haisham and Zihan were sentenced to 25 years in jail, and the period they have already spent in detention, four years and eight months and eleven days, was reduced from the sentence. Therefore, they will serve 20 years, three months, and 19 days.
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January - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 20 arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant from Shopian and recovered arms, ammunition and "other incriminating materials" from his possession in Chadoora area of Budgam District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Great
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 20 arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant from Shopian and recovered arms, ammunition and "other incriminating materials" from his possession in Chadoora area of Budgam District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Greater Kashmir. According to Police, the militant, identified as Jehangir Ahmad Naikoo son of Ghulam Mohammad Naikoo resident of Memandar area of Shopian, was arrested during a search operation in Gamander area of Chadoora. "Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including one pistol, two pistol magazines, and 16 pistol rounds have been recovered from his possession, " Police added.
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January - 20 
On January 20, Police recovered one under-barrel grenade launcher (UBGL), two live hand grenades, 3.7 kg of explosives, nine detonators, and codex wires from the Dinanagar area in Gurdaspur District, reports The Tribune. Later, on January 21, the Gur
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On January 20, Police recovered one under-barrel grenade launcher (UBGL), two live hand grenades, 3.7 kg of explosives, nine detonators, and codex wires from the Dinanagar area in Gurdaspur District, reports The Tribune. Later, on January 21, the Gurdaspur Police lodged a First Information Report (FIR) on Pakistan-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode and four others in the case. “An FIR naming Rode, Sukh Bhikhariwal, Sukh Ghuman, Malkit Singh, and Arshdeep Singh Dalla has been registered at the Dinanagar police station. Of these, Malkit Singh of Gazikot village has been arrested and the recovery was made after we interrogated him. Sukh Bhikariwal is lodged in Tihar jail and we will be bringing him here on a production warrant. A manhunt has been launched to nab the remaining accused,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nanak Singh.
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January - 20 
SFs arrested a militant associate in Rajpora area of Pulwama District on January 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint naka laid by the teams of Pulwama Police, 44 RR and 183 Bn CRPF at Pachahar Rajpora intercepted one youth found roaming in a suspici
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SFs arrested a militant associate in Rajpora area of Pulwama District on January 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint naka laid by the teams of Pulwama Police, 44 RR and 183 Bn CRPF at Pachahar Rajpora intercepted one youth found roaming in a suspicious manner. Police said that on being challenged, he tried to flee from the naka and also attempted to fire upon the naka party. However, he was tactfully apprehended. One pistol and several rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession. The youth has been identified as Rahil Showkat Dar son of Showkat Ahmad Dar of Drabgam Rajpora
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January - 20 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed additional troops along with anti-fog surveillance equipment on the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as part of its "winter strategy" to foil infiltration bids and militant plans ahead
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed additional troops along with anti-fog surveillance equipment on the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as part of its "winter strategy" to foil infiltration bids and militant plans ahead of Republic Day celebrations, reports Kashmir Observer on January 21. BSF troops guarding the 200-kilometres IB in J&K have been put on alert to ensure high-degree of security against infiltrating militants. A senior officer said, "We have mobilised troops along the border. Extra troops have been deployed along with surveillance equipment along IB in view of the foggy weather and Republic Day celebrations."
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January - 20 
Three militants including one Chin National Front (CNF) militant of Myanmar was arrested along with explosives and other war-like stores near Zawngling village in Siaha District of Mizoram on January 20, reports East Mojo. During an operation, a mini
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Three militants including one Chin National Front (CNF) militant of Myanmar was arrested along with explosives and other war-like stores near Zawngling village in Siaha District of Mizoram on January 20, reports East Mojo. During an operation, a mini truck carrying large quantities of war-like stores including 2,500 kilograms of explosives and 4,500 meters of detonators was intercepted near the Indo-Myanmar border. The trio including two Indian militants were transporting the explosives when they were arrested.
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January - 20 
Unidentified assailants on January 20 left a grenade packed inside a box at Axis Bank branch located in Moreh Ward No 6 under Moreh Police Station limits in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports E-Pao. According to Police, an unidentified person ha
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Unidentified assailants on January 20 left a grenade packed inside a box at Axis Bank branch located in Moreh Ward No 6 under Moreh Police Station limits in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports E-Pao. According to Police, an unidentified person handed over a tightly packed box to a staff of the bank around 7.30 am and requested it be given to the bank manager. On opening the box, a hand grenade was found inside along with a letter from a proscribed outfit giving last warning. The bank immediately informed the Police and the Police safely recovered the explosive from the premises.
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January - 20 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police Chief, Moazzam Jah Ansari declared that Islamic State group’s Khorasan chapter (IS-K) a bigger threat to peace in the province than Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn reports on January 21. “I see IS-K as a bigger t
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police Chief, Moazzam Jah Ansari declared that Islamic State group’s Khorasan chapter (IS-K) a bigger threat to peace in the province than Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn reports on January 21. “I see IS-K as a bigger threat to peace and security in the province compared to the TTP in near future,” Ansari stated. He said both IS-K and TTP were involved in the recent acts of terrorism in Peshawar, the provincial capital. He, however, said the IS-K’s hitmen were responsible for the recent spate of targeted killings of the police personnel in Peshawar.
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January - 20 
Law Enforcement Authorities (LEAs) have identified suspects in the blast in the Anarkali Market of Lahore (January 20) using CCTV footage and had prepared their sketches, The Nation reports on January 21. According to sources, progress has been made
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Law Enforcement Authorities (LEAs) have identified suspects in the blast in the Anarkali Market of Lahore (January 20) using CCTV footage and had prepared their sketches, The Nation reports on January 21. According to sources, progress has been made in the Lahore blast after investigators prepared sketches of the suspects through geo-fencing and CCTV footage. “The terrorist who planted a bag at the blast site was in contact with his handler,” they said adding the terrorists have been identified using CCTV footage. Inspector General (IG) Punjab has presented the initial investigation report of the Lahore blast to Chief Minister Usman Buzdar.
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January - 20 
The first conviction in the Priyantha Kumara lynching case has come from the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) where a suspect, identified as Adnan has been awarded one-year imprisonment, The Nation reports on January 21. According to details, Adnan justifi
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The first conviction in the Priyantha Kumara lynching case has come from the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) where a suspect, identified as Adnan has been awarded one-year imprisonment, The Nation reports on January 21. According to details, Adnan justified the lynching of Priyantha Kumara at the Sialkot factory on social media and later confessed to his crime before the court. The ATC judge while announcing the verdict awarded him one year of imprisonment besides also imposing a fine of PKR 10,000. Priyantha Kumara, a Sri Lankan national, was lynched by a mob at a factory in Sialkot (Punjab) on December 3, 2021, where he worked as manager.
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January - 20 
Three persons were killed and over 33 others injured in a bomb explosion near Pan Mandi of New Anarkali Bazar area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, in the afternoon of January 20, reports Dawn. The explosion left a crater at the site. A n
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Three persons were killed and over 33 others injured in a bomb explosion near Pan Mandi of New Anarkali Bazar area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, in the afternoon of January 20, reports Dawn. The explosion left a crater at the site. A newly formed (date of formation unknown) Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) on twitter claimed the responsibility for the attack. The group was formed earlier this month when two separatist groups — Balochistan Republican Army and United Baloch Army — merged. BNA’s “spokesperson’ Mureed Baloch claimed that the target of the blast was Habib Bank employees. A detailed statement will be issued soon, added Mureed Baloch.
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January - 20 
An Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal on January 20 issued arrest warrant against ‘chief of military wing’ of Ansar Al Islam sacked Army Major Syed Ziaul Haque Zia and four others on charge of killing blogger Nazim Uddin Samad in 2016, reports New Age.
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An Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal on January 20 issued arrest warrant against ‘chief of military wing’ of Ansar Al Islam sacked Army Major Syed Ziaul Haque Zia and four others on charge of killing blogger Nazim Uddin Samad in 2016, reports New Age. Judge of Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal Mohamad Mojibur Rahman took the charge sheet cognisance and passed the order. The other accused in the case are – Akram Hossain, Mohamad Waliullah alias Oli alias Taheb alias Tahsin, Sabbirul Haque Chowdhury alias Akash alias Konik and Maulana Juned Ahammed alias Sabbir alias Taher. Nazim Uddin Sada, a law student of Jagannath University, was hacked and fired to death by some extremists on April 6, 2016 at old Dhaka.
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January - 20 
European Parliament member Ivan Stefanec on January 20 asked the European Union (EU) to impose sanctions against the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), saying it has been involved in numerous extrajudicial killings and disappearances, reports The Daily St
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European Parliament member Ivan Stefanec on January 20 asked the European Union (EU) to impose sanctions against the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), saying it has been involved in numerous extrajudicial killings and disappearances, reports The Daily Star. Stefanec in a letter to Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said the human rights, freedom of speech, civil and political rights situation in Bangladesh is deteriorating. He also cited the US sanctions against RAB and seven of its current and former officials.
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January - 20 
Law Minister Anisul Huq on January 20 instructed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to stop the misuse and abuse of the Digital Security Act (DSA), reports The Daily Star. “We've asked the home ministry not to accept digital security act cases immediatel
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Law Minister Anisul Huq on January 20 instructed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to stop the misuse and abuse of the Digital Security Act (DSA), reports The Daily Star. “We've asked the home ministry not to accept digital security act cases immediately after filing. There is a provision in the law to send cases to the corresponding cell. And in the case of journalists, instructions were given not to make arrests right away," he told reporters after meeting the DCs on the third and final day of the annual DC conference held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium. He further said “The act is mainly formulated to combat cybercrime. It is not enacted to curb press freedom. Our constitution has clearly pointed out that freedom of expression and freedom of press are fundamental rights. There have been some cases of misuse. We'll talk with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to find out best practice. If necessary, we'll bring some amendment to the act.”
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January - 20 
A suspect was arrested on January 20 by the Colombo Crimes Division in the Ranna area of Hambantota District for allegedly supplying bombs to a retired Medical Superintendent to be placed at the All-Saints Church in Borella of Colombo District, repor
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A suspect was arrested on January 20 by the Colombo Crimes Division in the Ranna area of Hambantota District for allegedly supplying bombs to a retired Medical Superintendent to be placed at the All-Saints Church in Borella of Colombo District, reports Colombo Page. The suspect was arrested by a special Police team that went to the Ranna area on the information obtained during the interrogation of the retired Medical Superintendent who was arrested by the Colombo South CID.
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January - 20 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) claimed that the European Union (EU) has officially opened its embassy with a permanent presence in Kabul and has practically commenced operations, reports Tolo News on January 21. Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the MoFA
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) claimed that the European Union (EU) has officially opened its embassy with a permanent presence in Kabul and has practically commenced operations, reports Tolo News on January 21. Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the MoFA spokesman, wrote on Twitter that the decision was made following a series of meetings and after an understanding was reached with EU representatives. MoFA Spokesman Balkhi further added that apart from €220 million in humanitarian aid, the EU has announced €268 million in additional assistance and set aside a portion of this for teachers' salaries. The EU also confirmed that it has re-established a minimal presence in Kabul.
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January - 20 
The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, in an interview with BBC, said that recognition of Taliban directly depends on the way they behave towards Afghan citizens, reports Aamaj News on January 21. He said if the
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The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, in an interview with BBC, said that recognition of Taliban directly depends on the way they behave towards Afghan citizens, reports Aamaj News on January 21. He said if the Taliban take positive steps, the US will provide the opportunity. He said that there are ongoing talks about Afghan frozen assets whether it should be paid as compensation to the families of victims of September 11 or not.
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January - 20 
On January 20, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the protests in northern Afghanistan had taken place over the detention of a Taliban commander of the Uzbek ethnic group on charges of committing illegal acts, reports 8am.
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On January 20, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the protests in northern Afghanistan had taken place over the detention of a Taliban commander of the Uzbek ethnic group on charges of committing illegal acts, reports 8am.af. “We hope that the new authorities will not succumb to provocations designed by destructive elements to incite ethnic hatred to destabilize the country at such a difficult time,” the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said.
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January - 21 
Alert Army troops recovered a consignment of nearly 31 kilograms of narcotics near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the Security Forces (SFs) receiv
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Alert Army troops recovered a consignment of nearly 31 kilograms of narcotics near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the Security Forces (SFs) received some inputs regarding smuggling of narcotics from across the LoC and launched relentless operation in the forward area. During search operation, narcotics weighing nearly 31 kilograms was recovered hidden close to the LoC, which was believed that consignment had been smuggled from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) side. The security agencies have also picked up few suspects in this connection for questioning.
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January - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have allegedly set ablaze a truck at a road construction site in Budaguda village under Kalyansingpur Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on January 21, reports ommcomnews.com. Reportedly,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have allegedly set ablaze a truck at a road construction site in Budaguda village under Kalyansingpur Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on January 21, reports ommcomnews.com. Reportedly, the truck had been deployed by a company engaged in the construction on National Highway 45. Two banners of CPI-Maoist have also been put up near the construction site threatening politicians starting from ward members to ministers.
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January - 21 
On January 21, Police arrested a suspected militant of an unidentified group, Fareed Ahmad Chowhan, (33), in the Zurhama area of Kupwara District, reports Greater Kashmir. A Chinese pistol was recovered from his possession.
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On January 21, Police arrested a suspected militant of an unidentified group, Fareed Ahmad Chowhan, (33), in the Zurhama area of Kupwara District, reports Greater Kashmir. A Chinese pistol was recovered from his possession.
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January - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Chhattisgarh surrendered before the Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on January 21, reports The Hindu. Vemula Nanga (30), ‘section commander’ and Podium Adami alias Man
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Chhattisgarh surrendered before the Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on January 21, reports The Hindu. Vemula Nanga (30), ‘section commander’ and Podium Adami alias Manjula (28), ‘deputy commander’ of the CPI-Maoist from south Bastar region in Chhattisgarh turned themselves in before Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt, in the district headquarters town of Bhadradri Kothagudem. Vemula joined the outlawed organisation as a Dalam (armed squad) member in 2013, and was elevated as ‘deputy commander’ of the Basaguda Local Organising Squad (LOS) in 2016. He was subsequently made ‘section commander’ of the supply team of the banned outfit. In 2014, Adami joined the CPI-Maoist’s Jagargunda LOS and worked as Dalam member in MMC (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh) zone till 2017. She was subsequently elevated as ‘deputy commander’ and shifted to the outfit’s supply team in Jagargunda area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. In June 2021, Nanga and Adami decided to live together but the Maoist party refused to allow them to marry, said SP, Dutt in a statement, adding that they decided to quit the banned outfit unable to bear regular harassment by Maoists and surrendered to lead a better life.
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January - 21 
Anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 21 said it has conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab in connection with its investigation into the bike Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast case of Jalalabad in
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Anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 21 said it has conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab in connection with its investigation into the bike Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast case of Jalalabad in which one person, Binder Singh, died on the spot, reports The Tribune. A spokesperson in the agency said the NIA teams have conducted searches at five locations in Taran Tarn, Fazilka and Ferozepur Districts in connection with the case. The NIA official said, “During the searches conducted today, electronic gadgets, ammunition, documents and other incriminating materials have been seized.”
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January - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ Maharaj Pramanik alias Raj alias Bablu alias Ashok duly surrendered before Inspector General of Police (IGP), Operations, AV Homkar and other Police officers in Ranchi District of Jharkha
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ Maharaj Pramanik alias Raj alias Bablu alias Ashok duly surrendered before Inspector General of Police (IGP), Operations, AV Homkar and other Police officers in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on January 21, reports prabhatkhabar.com. During the surrender Pramanik also handed over an AK-47, two magazines, 150 rounds of bullets and two wireless sets. Pramanik, who joined the Maoist organization in 2009, carried a reward of INR one million announced by the State Government on him. Police was looking for him in a total of 119 cases registered in different Police Stations of Seraikela, Ranchi, West Singhbhum and Khunti Districts.
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January - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed Ando Ram (45), a Gopniya Sainik (secret informer of the Police) and dumped his body on Gangaloor road under the Bijapur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed Ando Ram (45), a Gopniya Sainik (secret informer of the Police) and dumped his body on Gangaloor road under the Bijapur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 21, reports Odisha TV.
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January - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up two mobile towers by planting explosives during the resistance day from January 21 to 26, before the Jharkhand and Bihar Bandh (general shut down strike) called on 27 January 2022, by the Ma
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up two mobile towers by planting explosives during the resistance day from January 21 to 26, before the Jharkhand and Bihar Bandh (general shut down strike) called on 27 January 2022, by the Maoists in protest against the arrest of ‘politburo member’ cum Eastern Regional Bureau ‘secretary’ Prashant Bose alias Kishan Da (77) and his wife Sheela Marandi alias Sheela Di, who were arrested on November 12, 2021, in Khukra and Madhuban under Pirtand Block (administrative unit) in Giridih District of Jharkhand on January 21, reports prabhatkhabar.com. The resistance day of CPI-Maoist organization has started from January 21, and the Maoists have given a call to make the resistance day a success by putting up posters at the spot. According to the information received from the sources, this incident has been carried out by the squad of Maoist leader Krishna Hansda, who carries a reward of INR 1.5 million.
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January - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three vehicles engaged in road construction work at Cherkanti Patelpara village under Bijapur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 21, reports Odisha TV. T
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three vehicles engaged in road construction work at Cherkanti Patelpara village under Bijapur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 21, reports Odisha TV. The Maoists set fire to a truck, a JCB machine and another heavy vehicle, which were being used in the construction work under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
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January - 21 
On January 21, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from an underground pit in South-West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. The ammunition including US-made revolvers, magazines and 410 live rounds was wrapped in a yellow-
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On January 21, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from an underground pit in South-West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. The ammunition including US-made revolvers, magazines and 410 live rounds was wrapped in a yellow-coloured plastic bag and hidden underground in the deep jungle along the Lakma Nallah that flows from India to Bangladesh. Following the recovery, surrounding area was further searched with metal detector, but nothing more could be found.
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January - 21 
On January 21, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze 18 vehicles to oppose the road connectivity from Dhondraj to Kawande village in Bhamragarh taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District, reports Times of India.
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On January 21, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze 18 vehicles to oppose the road connectivity from Dhondraj to Kawande village in Bhamragarh taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District, reports Times of India. The Bhamragarh area committee formation of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) claimed responsibility for the incident.
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January - 21 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) on January 21 released the photographs of three wanted militants identified as Basit Ahmad Dar of Kulgam, Arif Ahmad Zargar of Pulwama and Momin Ahmad Mir of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Greater Kashmir.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) on January 21 released the photographs of three wanted militants identified as Basit Ahmad Dar of Kulgam, Arif Ahmad Zargar of Pulwama and Momin Ahmad Mir of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Greater Kashmir. The posters carrying details of the three wanted militants were pasted in the city at different places. ‘There would be suitable rewards given in case information about the presence of the wanted militants was provided to them,” Police said in a statement.
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January - 21 
Four persons belonging to a family were killed in an explosion that occurred when a mortar shell or a landmine exploded inside a shack in the Gulo Tangi area in Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, reports Samma. tv on January 22.
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Four persons belonging to a family were killed in an explosion that occurred when a mortar shell or a landmine exploded inside a shack in the Gulo Tangi area in Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, reports Samma. tv on January 22.
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January - 21 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai on January 21 demanded Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to relieve Minister for Physical Infrastructure Renu Kumari Yadav from her post over her controversial rem
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai on January 21 demanded Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to relieve Minister for Physical Infrastructure Renu Kumari Yadav from her post over her controversial remarks that sought to glorify violence, reports Republica. The demand of Bhattarai comes in the wake of Minister Yadav threatening to kill Chairman of Janmat Party CK Raut during the party’s function held in Rautahat on January 19. While venting her ire against the obstruction created by cadres belonging to the CK Raut-led Janamat Party on her way to Rautahat, Minister Yadav had threatened to repeat the Gaur massacre in which 28 Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) cadres were killed. “Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba should dismiss Minister Renu Yadav, who has been inciting violence and giving speeches against the constitution. Else, it will be considered that the Nepali Congress (NC) justifies the politics of violence. There is no other way,” he said.
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January - 21 
An intelligence report said that prison seems to have deterred militants little as they are continuing with their malicious activities with the help of a section of unscrupulous guards, reports The Daily Star on January 22. Due to the company, they k
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An intelligence report said that prison seems to have deterred militants little as they are continuing with their malicious activities with the help of a section of unscrupulous guards, reports The Daily Star on January 22. Due to the company, they keep, some inmates have also become more radical in prison than they were when they were outside. From holding meetings, propagating their ideology, recruiting members, issuing directives to activists over the phone to providing financial support to families of arrested members, they are doing it all from behind bars, said Police officials. More worryingly, the prison guards helping the inmates are not doing it for money, they are doing it for ideological reasons, they added. 13 prison guards were found working for militant outfits. The guards provide inmates with phones and carry messages, the report said. As many as 1,963 militant suspects were arrested between January 2016 and August 2021, according to the Police Headquarters. Officials said some who got arrested for their links to radical websites or for sharing radical thoughts on social media became fully-fledged members of militant outfits in prison.
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January - 21 
Foreign Ministry on January 21 noted with regret that the Sri Lanka section of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) ‘World Report 2022’ depicts an exaggerated and unduly negative picture of the current human rights situation in the country, reports Colombo
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Foreign Ministry on January 21 noted with regret that the Sri Lanka section of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) ‘World Report 2022’ depicts an exaggerated and unduly negative picture of the current human rights situation in the country, reports Colombo Page. Issuing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said Sri Lanka follows a policy of constructive engagement with the international community including with international NGO’s such as HRW on matters related to human rights, and we recognize their constructive role as human rights defenders. “However sensationalized and biased reporting during a particularly challenging global economic and social environment risks igniting and aggravating domestic discord. We highlight the importance of responsible, balanced and impartial reporting,” the statement said.
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January - 21 
In an address to Parliament on January 21, C. V. Wigneswaran, said that Tamils will not sell their birth right, reports Tamil Guardian. He said “If the Tamils are forced to live within an occupied territory, if they are deprived of even the existing
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In an address to Parliament on January 21, C. V. Wigneswaran, said that Tamils will not sell their birth right, reports Tamil Guardian. He said “If the Tamils are forced to live within an occupied territory, if they are deprived of even the existing feeble political rights, if they are sufficiently terrorized, if they are stifled and starved, the Tamils would sell their birth right to a pot of porridge”. He also criticised the inflated military budget noting that, “nearly a fifth of the Country’s wealth is utilized even today for so-called security and to pamper the Military”.
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January - 21 
Taliban personnel in a clash killed eight fighters from the National Resistance Front (NRF) in Balkh Province, reports The Guardian. This was confirmed by the provincial Police spokesman Asif Waziri told reporters in an audio message.
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Taliban personnel in a clash killed eight fighters from the National Resistance Front (NRF) in Balkh Province, reports The Guardian. This was confirmed by the provincial Police spokesman Asif Waziri told reporters in an audio message.
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January - 21 
On January 21, unidentified gunmen shot dead an employee of the erstwhile government’s Agriculture Department, identified as Baryali, near Takhar University in Taloqan city, the provincial capital of Takhar, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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On January 21, unidentified gunmen shot dead an employee of the erstwhile government’s Agriculture Department, identified as Baryali, near Takhar University in Taloqan city, the provincial capital of Takhar, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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January - 22 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pandru Padami (20), who was involved in the killings of at least seven Security Force personnel including two Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troopers, was arrested from Toyameta
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pandru Padami (20), who was involved in the killings of at least seven Security Force personnel including two Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troopers, was arrested from Toyameta village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on January 22, reports The Pioneer. Narayanpur, Superintendent of Police, Girija Shankar Jaiswal said, Padami is a close associate of CPI-Maoist’s ‘Amdai Ghati Area Committee’ ‘secretary’ Suresh Salam.
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January - 22 
Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on January 22 (today) emphasised the need for counter-terrorism measures, citing the recent Texas synagogue siege, reports Times Now. He also said India sees the Indo-Pacific as a free, open, inclusive
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Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on January 22 (today) emphasised the need for counter-terrorism measures, citing the recent Texas synagogue siege, reports Times Now. He also said India sees the Indo-Pacific as a free, open, inclusive region, which embraces all in a common pursuit of progress and prosperity. Calling counter-terrorism a "key area of cooperation" between strategic partners, Shringla warned that failure to cooperate could "only embolden terrorists towards more audacity". The diplomat also batted for the creation of a "common rules-based order for the region" that would enable all countries to use common spaces on sea and in the air, engage in unimpeded commerce, and peacefully settle disputes in accordance with international law.
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January - 22 
An encounter broke out between militants and Security Forces (SFs) at Kilbal village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 22 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said, two terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. A
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An encounter broke out between militants and Security Forces (SFs) at Kilbal village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 22 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said, two terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. A joint team of J&K Police, 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area, and as the joint team of SFs approached the suspected spot, militants fired upon them which was retaliated triggering a gunfight. Further details are awaited at the time of reporting the incident.
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January - 22 
On January 22, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered buried in the forest behind a botanical garden near Diphu-Lumding Road in Karbi Anglong District of Assam. The arms and ammunition including a .22 rifle, a .303 rifle, a hand-made pisto
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On January 22, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered buried in the forest behind a botanical garden near Diphu-Lumding Road in Karbi Anglong District of Assam. The arms and ammunition including a .22 rifle, a .303 rifle, a hand-made pistol, several grenades and detonators, magazines and explosives of different kinds which was recovered during the search operation is suspected to planted by ‘chairman’ of Karbi Democratic Liberation Front (KDLF), Jackson Ronghang, who was killed in a gunfight with Security Forces on December 17, 2021.
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January - 22 
On January 22, a suspected drug peddler was shot at while trying to escape from Police custody in Dhubri District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The drug peddler was arrested along with a large quantity of narcotic substances from Dhubri town. Later on
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On January 22, a suspected drug peddler was shot at while trying to escape from Police custody in Dhubri District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The drug peddler was arrested along with a large quantity of narcotic substances from Dhubri town. Later on, while leading the Police to nab his accomplices, he tried to escape by assaulting an on-duty Policeman. In retaliation, Police shot at and injured him. According to Police sources, the drug peddler was earlier arrested for various crimes, including involvement in a drug racket, and several cases were registered against him in Dhubri Police Station.
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January - 22 January - 23
On the intervening night of January 22 and 23, a Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) militant identified as self-styled ‘rajapio’ Sepkam Lungphi was arrested from the jungle area of Namgoi in Changlang D
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On the intervening night of January 22 and 23, a Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) militant identified as self-styled ‘rajapio’ Sepkam Lungphi was arrested from the jungle area of Namgoi in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh.
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January - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 22 killed two unidentified local militants of The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow affiliate of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), during an encounter in Kilbal area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Gre
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 22 killed two unidentified local militants of The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow affiliate of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), during an encounter in Kilbal area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 22 
Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma on January 22 suggested that Prime Minister and party President Sher Bahadur Deuba should dismiss Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Renu Yadav for making irresponsible rema
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Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma on January 22 suggested that Prime Minister and party President Sher Bahadur Deuba should dismiss Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Renu Yadav for making irresponsible remarks, reports Khabar Hub. Suggesting Minister Yadav to resign, Sharma wrote on Twitter that there are three options available now: Minister Yadav should self-criticize and apologize for such irresponsible remark, or her party should make her resign from the post or the Prime Minister should dismiss her from the post. Speaking at a public program in Rautahat District on January 19, Minister Yadav had warned to assault C. K. Raut and his groups provided they did not stop the protest against the Government. Admitting that the Gaur massacre was led by her party Madhesi Janadhikar Forum, Minister Yadav had incited the cadres to kill C. K. Raut in the same manner.
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January - 22 
Bail of militant suspects remains a concern, reports The Daily Star on January 23. A database of Police Headquarters (PHQ) shows 4,881 people were arrested over their involvement with different militant outfits in 16 years since 2005. Of them, 2,456
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Bail of militant suspects remains a concern, reports The Daily Star on January 23. A database of Police Headquarters (PHQ) shows 4,881 people were arrested over their involvement with different militant outfits in 16 years since 2005. Of them, 2,456 walked out of jail on bail. A total of 251 suspects out of 2,456 went into hiding. Ariful Karim Chowdhury alias Adnan was arrested by Police in 2015 over his involvement with banned militant outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B). Coming out of jail on bail, he got involved with Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), another banned militant outfit, and started activities using online platforms. Soon, he became the ABT ‘chief’ of a part of Dhaka city and in-charge of fund collection. Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested him again in the capital Dhaka city's Mirpur area on December 19, 2019. He has been behind bars since then. Samiun Rahman alias Ibn Hamdan is one of the top militants with experience of fighting for the Islamic State in Syria. Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested him from Dhaka city on September 28, 2014. But he too managed to secure bail. He later collected an Indian passport illegally providing false information and fled the country. On September 17, 2017, New Delhi, India, Police arrested Samiun.
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January - 22 
On January 22, at least seven people were killed and nine others were injured in an explosion that took place in Police District (PD)12 of Herat city, the provincial capital of Herat, reports Tolo News. According to the officials, the explosives wer
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On January 22, at least seven people were killed and nine others were injured in an explosion that took place in Police District (PD)12 of Herat city, the provincial capital of Herat, reports Tolo News. According to the officials, the explosives were placed in a van. Among the seven persons who died, at least four of them were women, health officials said.
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January - 22 
On January 22, the Taliban acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani said that they will not be a threat to any9ne if the current regime is recognizing, reports Aamaj News. “If the Taliban-acting government is recognized, it will no longer be a thr
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On January 22, the Taliban acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani said that they will not be a threat to any9ne if the current regime is recognizing, reports Aamaj News. “If the Taliban-acting government is recognized, it will no longer be a threat to anyone,” Haqqani told Al Jazeera. Moreover, Haqqani said, “By refusing to recognize the Taliban, the US [United States] is keeping the doors of hostility against the Afghan people wide open.”
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On January 23, Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP), in a post on Telegram, claimed responsibility for the January 22 attack in Herat, reports Reuters. SATP had earlier reported that, at least seven people were killed and nine others injured in an
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On January 23, Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP), in a post on Telegram, claimed responsibility for the January 22 attack in Herat, reports Reuters. SATP had earlier reported that, at least seven people were killed and nine others injured in an explosion that took place in Police District (PD) 12 of Herat city, the provincial capital of Herat, on January 22.
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January - 22 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) reacted to the Pakistan Interior Minister’s remarks on fencing the Durand Line, saying that the issue should be solved via negotiations, reports Tolo News on January 23. “The Islamic Emirate [of Afghanistan] s
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) reacted to the Pakistan Interior Minister’s remarks on fencing the Durand Line, saying that the issue should be solved via negotiations, reports Tolo News on January 23. “The Islamic Emirate [of Afghanistan] still prefers to resolve all issues ... through talks,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman for the IEA. The Minister of Interior of Pakistan, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, in a video clip released on January 14 had said that around 20 kilometers of fencing along the Durand Line remained unfinished but will be completed soon. “20 kilometers fencing alongside Afghanistan’s (Durand Line) remains incomplete. We have a 200 kilometers border with Iran in Baluchistan [Balochistan]- the fencing is completed there,” he said.
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January - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 23 blew up an INR 130 million bridge on Barakar River in Giridih District of Jharkhand, reports The Indian Express. Giridih Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Anil Kumar Singh said the
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 23 blew up an INR 130 million bridge on Barakar River in Giridih District of Jharkhand, reports The Indian Express. Giridih Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Anil Kumar Singh said the blast took place on the bridge, between Baragada and Lurango, under Dumri Police Station limits at around 2.30 am [IST] on January 23. The foundation for the bridge was laid in 2018 under the Mukhyamanti Gram Setu Yojana and it was inaugurated a month ago. The CPI-Maoist is observing a ‘resistance week’ in protest against the arrest of Prashant Bose alias Kishan Da, the ‘secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist’s ‘Eastern Regional Bureau’, who was in charge of insurgent activities in several States, including Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. It has called for a bandh (general shut down strike) in Bihar and Jharkhand on January 27.
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January - 23 
On January 23, a National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) militant was arrested from Khurai Heikrumakhong in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Northeast Today. The arrestee identified as Hourongbam Yohenba Meitei alias Tamo, a transgende
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On January 23, a National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) militant was arrested from Khurai Heikrumakhong in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Northeast Today. The arrestee identified as Hourongbam Yohenba Meitei alias Tamo, a transgender, was involved in a series of extortion activities and bomb blasts including the explosion near a pharmacy on December 15, 2021 at Imphal East District. Two grenades and extortion note were recovered from the possession of the arrestee.
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January - 23 
One Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was killed and another one injured when the cadres of Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) attacked a check post on Bridge of Rakhshan River in Gramkan area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on January 23, reports Radio Zrum
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One Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was killed and another one injured when the cadres of Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) attacked a check post on Bridge of Rakhshan River in Gramkan area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on January 23, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BNA ‘spokesman’ Mureed Baloch said in a statement our cadres attacked a check post of the occupying Pakistani forces on Bridge of Rakhshan River with a grenade. He further said that such operations of ours would continue till the independence of Balochistan.
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January - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarwakai area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 23 and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, reports Dawn. According to Inter-Services Public
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Security Forces (SFs) conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarwakai area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 23 and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, reports Dawn. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the SFs conducted the IBO on the reported presence of terrorists in the area. "During the search of the area, a large number of weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive device preparation material was recovered from the hideout," the ISPR said. The weapons and ammunition recovered from the hideout include submachine guns, RPG-7, hand grenades and a large quantity of ammunition of multiple calibres, the statement added.
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January - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 23 arrested six people from two different areas of Kech District of Balochistan, reports Radio Zrumbesh. In Gomazi area of Tump, SFs arrested two persons during a raid and shifted them to an unknown location. They wer
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 23 arrested six people from two different areas of Kech District of Balochistan, reports Radio Zrumbesh. In Gomazi area of Tump, SFs arrested two persons during a raid and shifted them to an unknown location. They were identified as Mehboob, son of Sheraan and Saleem, son of Wali Dad. SFs arrested four persons from Kolwah. They are identified as Sudir, son of Ali Bakhsh; Nadeem, son of Saleem; Dad Rehman, son of Abdul Rehman and Karim Bakhsh, son of Waju. During the raid, the SFs also harassed and tortured women and children.
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January - 23 
Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) cadres are extorting community forests in Kailali District, reports Republica on January 24. The cadres of the party sent letters to committees of Bhajani, Ghodaghodi, and Pand
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Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) cadres are extorting community forests in Kailali District, reports Republica on January 24. The cadres of the party sent letters to committees of Bhajani, Ghodaghodi, and Pandaoun forest communities, asking for donations to the party. According to a source, “We were demanded Rs [NPR] 200,000. They threatened to take action if we did not cope with their demands. We gave them the money through a cheque in the name of the party’s cadre.” Similarly, the party cadres collected NPR 300,000 from Laxmi Community, NPR 200,000 from Saraswati Community, NPR 250,000 from Sayapatri Community, NPR 120,000 from Soniya Community, and NPR 50,000 from Ghodtal Community. Likewise, NPR 20,000 was collected from the Sadepani Community by the CPN-Maoist-Chand cadres.
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January - 23 
According to reports, the Taliban has allegedly promised to reopen the Ministry of Women Affairs, reports Hasht-e Subh. The Taliban government’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi told women and civil activists present at meeting in Oslo,
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According to reports, the Taliban has allegedly promised to reopen the Ministry of Women Affairs, reports Hasht-e Subh. The Taliban government’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi told women and civil activists present at meeting in Oslo, Norway, on January 23 that they were working on a plan to re-establish the Ministry of Women Affairs per Islamic standards. The women activists participating in the meeting said that they not only want the reopening of schools and universities but also women’s participation in the political and economic spheres.
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January - 23 
Four Taliban and one National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters were killed in clashes among both sides in Darah Charkh-e-Falak village of Khost Farang District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e Subh on January 24. So far, the Taliban has not commen
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Four Taliban and one National Resistance Front (NRF) fighters were killed in clashes among both sides in Darah Charkh-e-Falak village of Khost Farang District of Baghlan Province, reports Hasht-e Subh on January 24. So far, the Taliban has not commented on the incident. The report does not specify the date of the beginning of the offensive. At the time of reporting, the fighting was on.
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January - 23 
On January 23, Taliban fighters tortured a former employee of the erstwhile regime, Qari Usman, to death in Ghani Khel District of Nangarhar Province, reports the Facebook page of Nangarhar Spinghar News.
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On January 23, Taliban fighters tortured a former employee of the erstwhile regime, Qari Usman, to death in Ghani Khel District of Nangarhar Province, reports the Facebook page of Nangarhar Spinghar News.
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January - 23 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) termed the talks with the representatives of the Afghan civil society, held on January 23 in Oslo, the capital of Norway, as “constructive," reports Tolo News on January 24. A joint statement of the one-day s
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) termed the talks with the representatives of the Afghan civil society, held on January 23 in Oslo, the capital of Norway, as “constructive," reports Tolo News on January 24. A joint statement of the one-day summit among the Afghans issued by the IEA said that the participants “recognized” the only path for resolving the existing Afghan problems is understanding and cooperation. "The participants of the meeting recognized that understanding and joint cooperation are the only solutions to all the problems of Afghanistan,” the IEA’s Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said. “All the participants, with one voice, declared such meetings to be in the interest of the country,” headed. The meeting was attended by seven women's rights defenders, seven politicians, and a high-profile journalist as well as the 15-member delegation of the IEA.
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January - 23 
On January 23, the Maldives has finalized regulations that allow for children born to Maldivians in conflict zones to be registered in the Maldives, if a court confirms the children were born to a Maldivian, reports Sun.Mv. The regulation dictates th
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On January 23, the Maldives has finalized regulations that allow for children born to Maldivians in conflict zones to be registered in the Maldives, if a court confirms the children were born to a Maldivian, reports Sun.Mv. The regulation dictates that children born to Maldivians living in conflict zones must be registered in the Maldives. But it requires for a court of law to rule the children were born to a Maldivian. Application for the birth certificate must be filed within four days the court issues its ruling.
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January - 24 
The security agencies have warned Delhi Police that on the occasion of Republic Day Khalistani militants can strike in the national capital of Delhi, reports Odisha TV on January 25. The Police have released posters of eight Khalistani militants in
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The security agencies have warned Delhi Police that on the occasion of Republic Day Khalistani militants can strike in the national capital of Delhi, reports Odisha TV on January 25. The Police have released posters of eight Khalistani militants in this connection. Recently a case of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) was lodged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Jaswinder Singh Multani, a German-based Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) member who was allegedly linked to Ludhiana Court Blast on December 23, 2021, was detained and questioned in Germany. Delhi Police have released posters of the Khalistani militants from different organisations, and have urged the people to inform them immediately if they come across anything suspicious. The posters have been pasted across the national capital.
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January - 24 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Force personnel near a bridge in a forest, located about six kilometers from Bharanda Police Station in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on January 24, r
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Force personnel near a bridge in a forest, located about six kilometers from Bharanda Police Station in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on January 24, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police, Girija Shankar Jaiswal said, the gunfight took place at around 1.30 am [IST], when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a search operation, and after the exchange of fire stopped, the body of a Maoist and a muzzle loading gun were recovered from the spot. The slain Maoist was identified as Manu Nureti, adds The Indian Express.
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January - 24 
A joint team of Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) recovered approximately 1.3 kg of commercial grade explosives in general area of Nagar Nala near Dul in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior
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A joint team of Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) recovered approximately 1.3 kg of commercial grade explosives in general area of Nagar Nala near Dul in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery included 11 sticks of commercial grade explosives (each weighing 125 grams), one detonator and also the detonating wire,” a defence statement said.
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January - 24 
An encounter took place between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the adjacent Dhandarwa forest near Jhumra Hills under Gomia Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand on January 24, reports ibc2
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An encounter took place between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the adjacent Dhandarwa forest near Jhumra Hills under Gomia Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand on January 24, reports ibc24.in. Following information that a squad of Maoist leader Mithilesh Singh alias Duryodhan Mahto alias Barka Da, who is carrying a reward of INR 10 million, has gathered in the foothills of Jhumra hills, and in the process of carrying out some major incident, the Bokaro District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel jointly launched the operation, adds prabhatkhabar.com. On seeing the Police, the squad of Mithilesh Singh started firing, to which the Police force also challenged and retaliated. However, there is no report of any casualty in the encounter.
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January - 24 
Daily Excelsior quoting an unnamed official in the Ministry of Home Affairs reported on January 24 that Border Security Force (BSF) will soon be procuring handheld ‘Anti Drone Guns’ to prevent Pakistani drones from entering Indian Territory. The offi
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Daily Excelsior quoting an unnamed official in the Ministry of Home Affairs reported on January 24 that Border Security Force (BSF) will soon be procuring handheld ‘Anti Drone Guns’ to prevent Pakistani drones from entering Indian Territory. The official said that a Draft Qualitative Requirement (QRS) have been forwarded by BSF in this regard. They have invited comments from vendors and possible manufacturers to ensure market availability of the subject item. “These handheld anti-drone guns will be useful for patrolling teams in border areas who sometimes see drones flying but couldn’t do more as it is out of their firing range,” said the officer.
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January - 24 
Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir frontier Raja Babu Singh on January 24 said that though the "overall situation on Kashmir LoC [Line of Control] remained peaceful" post February 2021 ceasefire agreement, " the fresh intel
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Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir frontier Raja Babu Singh on January 24 said that though the "overall situation on Kashmir LoC [Line of Control] remained peaceful" post February 2021 ceasefire agreement, " the fresh intelligence inputs suggest that 104 to 135 militants are ready to sneak into this side”. “Some guides have crossed over to the other side of LoC and their movement and their families are under constant watch of security agencies," he said. Asked about the drone threats on LoC, the IG said that it guards 96 kilometres of LoC in Kashmir and the drone threat was "real". “We are procuring our own drones to counter the drone threat. Besides, a series of measures are in place to deal with drone threats,” he added.
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January - 24 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who supplied explosives to the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] were arrested from separate places in Giridih District of Jharkhand, reports prabhatkhabar.com on January 28. In the first
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who supplied explosives to the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] were arrested from separate places in Giridih District of Jharkhand, reports prabhatkhabar.com on January 28. In the first incident, Police arrested a Maoist identified as Noor Mustafa from Mirbigha in Chakai in Giridih late on January 24 night. In the second incident, Police arrested two Maoists identified Ruplal Manjhi alias Ruplal Murmu, a resident of Bikatpur in Pirtand, and Shamser Alam, a resident of Purnanagar under Mufassil Police Station area.
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January - 24 
A senior journalist of a private news channel, Hasnain Shah, was shot dead outside the Lahore Press Club (LPC) near Shimla Pahari area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on January 24, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, two unide
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A senior journalist of a private news channel, Hasnain Shah, was shot dead outside the Lahore Press Club (LPC) near Shimla Pahari area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on January 24, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened firing at the vehicle of Hussnain Shah near Shimla Pahari, killing him on the spot. Hasnain Shah was a crime reporter for a local TV channel and also a member of the LPC.
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January - 24 
Federal Minister of Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on January 24 said that the Government was ready to hold negotiations with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) but warned that any group posing threat to country’s national security will be dealt with
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Federal Minister of Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on January 24 said that the Government was ready to hold negotiations with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) but warned that any group posing threat to country’s national security will be dealt with an iron fist, reports The Express Tribune. Addressing the Senate session, Minister Rashid said the number of terror incidents in the country has witnessed a surge since August 15, 2021 following the fall of Kabul to Taliban. Rashid said no talks were under way with any groups at the moment and added that negotiations with any outlawed group would be held within the ambit of Constitution.
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January - 24 
A trial court in Rajshahi District on January 24 sentenced President of Haripur Union unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), to ten years behind the bar on charge of his involvement in cyber-crimes in the dist
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A trial court in Rajshahi District on January 24 sentenced President of Haripur Union unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), to ten years behind the bar on charge of his involvement in cyber-crimes in the district in 2017, reports Daily New nation. The court also fined the convict Abdul Mukit alias Raju BDT 10,00,000, in default, to suffer one year more in jail. Rajshahi Divisional Cyber Tribunal Judge Ziaur Rahman found the accused guilty of the charge and handed down the verdict in presence of the convict. Saidur Rahman, Haripur Union President of Awami League, had lodged a case with Paba Police Station against Mukit related to his involvement in cyber-crimes on May 27, 2017.
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January - 24 
Former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) spokesman Daya Master alias Velayudam Dayanidhi has been sentenced to two years in prison suspended for a period of five years on January 24 by the Vavuniya High Court Judge Manikkavasagar Ilanchelian o
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Former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) spokesman Daya Master alias Velayudam Dayanidhi has been sentenced to two years in prison suspended for a period of five years on January 24 by the Vavuniya High Court Judge Manikkavasagar Ilanchelian on charges of aiding and abetting the uprising of the LTTE, reports Daily News. Attorney M. A. Sumanthiran appearing for Daya Master in High Court accepts the fact that he is guilty and that he served the LTTE for a monthly salary. The case was filed against Daya Master on October 19, 2018 by the Attorney General on the grounds that he had committed an offense punishable under the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 7 of 2006, according to information provided by the Counter-Terrorism Unit.
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January - 24 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan said his party was not averse to any discussion on the vision and programme of the Government presented by the President, reports Daily News on January 25. Sampanthan said “If the discussions betwee
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan said his party was not averse to any discussion on the vision and programme of the Government presented by the President, reports Daily News on January 25. Sampanthan said “If the discussions between the TNA and the President are to discuss only the vision and programme of the Government presented by the President, the TNA will not be deceived and will not be disappointed by participating in such a discussion.” Sampanthan also said that the party was not ready for any discussion if the topics were personal and only of interest to the President and the Government. He also said an analysis of the vision and programme presented by the President recently showed it did not have any concrete measures to address the issues faced by the Tamil people.
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January - 24 
On January 24, a bomb exploded near Sarai Bazaar in Kama District of Nangarhar Province, reports the Facebook page of Nangarhar Spinghar News.
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On January 24, a bomb exploded near Sarai Bazaar in Kama District of Nangarhar Province, reports the Facebook page of Nangarhar Spinghar News.
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January - 24 
On January 24, Taliban security personnel recovered the corpse of an unidentified man from the Dasht-e-Aas area in Chaharbagh District of Faryab Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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On January 24, Taliban security personnel recovered the corpse of an unidentified man from the Dasht-e-Aas area in Chaharbagh District of Faryab Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh.
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January - 25 
Jharkhand Police on January 25 went to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Asim Mandal alias Akash's house in Chandrakona in West Midnapore District of West Bengal, with a notice stating that they will give a reward of INR 10 million
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Jharkhand Police on January 25 went to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Asim Mandal alias Akash's house in Chandrakona in West Midnapore District of West Bengal, with a notice stating that they will give a reward of INR 10 million if the Maoist leader is found, reports anandabazar.com on January 25. Two Policemen from Patamda Police Station limits in Jamshedpur District of Jharkhand, reached the village of Asim, a resident of Phulchak village in Chandrakona, and gave notice to Asim's house on the order of the court. Apart from Asim's house, the notice has also been pasted in populated areas of the village. If Akash does not surrender within a month, his property will be confiscated. Asim is accused of being involved in multiple sabotage incidents not only in Jharkhand but also in West Bengal.
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January - 25 
The United Naga Council (UNC) called for a total shutdown for six hours across the Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur on January 26, to demonstrate their resentment against delaying and frequent backtracking on the political settlement of the historic
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The United Naga Council (UNC) called for a total shutdown for six hours across the Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur on January 26, to demonstrate their resentment against delaying and frequent backtracking on the political settlement of the historic Indo-Naga Framework Agreement even after six years of signing, reports East Mojo. The shutdown will start at 6 am [IST] and end at 12 pm [IST] on January 26, it said. The imposed shutdown is also for not ensuring justice for the victims of Oting villagers on December 4 and 5, 2021, said UNC.
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January - 25 
Four persons including a Police officer and two women sustained injuries when the militants threw a grenade, targeting security personnel at Hari Singh High Street area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 25, reports Daily Exce
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Four persons including a Police officer and two women sustained injuries when the militants threw a grenade, targeting security personnel at Hari Singh High Street area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured persons have been identified as Police Inspector Tanveer Hussain who is posted with Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Mohammad Shafi, his wife Tanveera, and another woman Asmat. Later, the Security Forces have cordoned off the area and launched searches for the militants.
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January - 25 
On January 25, Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Sushanta Kumar Nath, Tripura Frontier, stated that BSF has successfully detained a total of 221 infiltrators in 2021, reports Northeast Today. Speaking in a press conference in
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On January 25, Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Sushanta Kumar Nath, Tripura Frontier, stated that BSF has successfully detained a total of 221 infiltrators in 2021, reports Northeast Today. Speaking in a press conference in Salbagan of Agartala of West Tripura District of Tripura, IG Nath claimed that cross-border infiltration had declined in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Elaborating his statement, IG said that in 2020, a total of 128 persons were arrested for illegally entering through the borders whereas in 2021, 221 infiltrators comprising of 118 Indian nationals, 97 Bangladeshi nationals and six of other nationalities were detained while attempting to cross the international border of India and Bangladesh illegally. Initiatives have been taken to ‘install a smart surveillance system at 24 physical locations involving 95 smart surveillance cameras to enhance the border domination in most smuggling and infiltration prone areas.’ Further, Nath said, ‘In total, 31 militants have surrendered before the BSF with arms and ammunition, and returned to mainstream life. In 2021, the total seizures have done worth Rs 35.64 crore including Narcotic substances. A total 88,417 Yaba Tablets, 13,206 kgs of dry Ganja, Phensedyls and Eskuff syrups, etc were seized while cannabis plantations worth over Rs 24 crore have also been destroyed during separate operations around the year.’
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January - 25 
Security Force (SF) personnel seized and defused a huge cache of explosives allegedly planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) in Malkangiri District of Odisha
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Security Force (SF) personnel seized and defused a huge cache of explosives allegedly planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 25, reports Odisha TV. Acting on reliable information, troopers of Border Security Force (BSF) at Ghanabeda and the District Police personnel conducted a joint operation and recovered seven Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and explosives concealed under stone piles near the villages of Sadaram, Sanyasiguda and Totaguda. The seized items included steel container IED (approx. five kilograms), four steel container IED (approx. - two kilograms), brass container IED (approx. one kilogram), brass container IED (approx. 500 grams), other powdered explosive-500 grams, brass gas welding stove and other materials. All the IEDs were safely defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) at the site, an official release said.
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January - 25 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed and a proclaimed assailant was killed during a raid in Urmur village on the outskirts of Peshawar, provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa early on January 25, reports Dawn. Police identified the SPO as Sam
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed and a proclaimed assailant was killed during a raid in Urmur village on the outskirts of Peshawar, provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa early on January 25, reports Dawn. Police identified the SPO as Samiullah, and the proclaimed assailant as Irfan. The accused was trying to flee the Police during the raid when the SPO grabbed him, and upon this, the accused opened fire, killing the Police official. Later, Irfan was also shot dead by other Policemen.
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10 Army soldiers were killed after terrorists attacked a security forces’ check post in Kech District of Balochistan Province in the intervening night of January 25-26, reports Daily Times. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (I
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10 Army soldiers were killed after terrorists attacked a security forces’ check post in Kech District of Balochistan Province in the intervening night of January 25-26, reports Daily Times. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said “During intense exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed and several injured. While repulsing terrorists’ fire raid, 10 soldiers embraced martyrdom.” It added that three terrorists had been apprehended in the follow-up clearance operation, which it said was still in progress to hunt down the perpetrators of the incident.
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Two brothers who had been kidnapped from the Daznab area of Panjgur District of Balochistan Province were found shot dead on January 26 in the Panchi Kalg area of the District, reports Dawn. Police said that the deceased Mohammad Sameer and Mohammad
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Two brothers who had been kidnapped from the Daznab area of Panjgur District of Balochistan Province were found shot dead on January 26 in the Panchi Kalg area of the District, reports Dawn. Police said that the deceased Mohammad Sameer and Mohammad Zameer were shot at close range. Police said that on January 25 evening armed men barged into their house and abducted the two brothers and when another man offered resistance, they opened fire and killed him on the spot. He was identified as Mohammad Nawaz.
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January - 25 
Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal on January 25 said that the local level elections will be held by mid-April 2023, reports Khabar Hub. He said “The election will not be held in this
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Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist (CPN-Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal on January 25 said that the local level elections will be held by mid-April 2023, reports Khabar Hub. He said “The election will not be held in this April as the elected representatives should be allowed to complete their five-year term.” The Election Commission (EC) has said that the tenure of local governments would end on May 5. But leaders of the ruling alliance, particularly from the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) and the CPN-Unified Socialist, have said that the tenure should be counted from the third and final phase of local elections which were conducted on September 18, 2017.
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January - 25 
Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on January 25 directed the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) to expedite the investigation into the discovery of a live grenade in the All-Saints Church in Borella of Colombo District, reports Colombo Pag
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Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on January 25 directed the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) to expedite the investigation into the discovery of a live grenade in the All-Saints Church in Borella of Colombo District, reports Colombo Page. The Magistrate also directed the CCD to inform the court of the progress of the investigation into the suspects, who are being detained and questioned on detention orders in connection with the incident, on February 2.
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January - 25 
On January 25, unidentified gunmen killed former Police Chief of Tywarah District of Ghor Province, Habib-ur-Rahman Malikzada, in front of his house in Herat city, the provincial capital of Herat, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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On January 25, unidentified gunmen killed former Police Chief of Tywarah District of Ghor Province, Habib-ur-Rahman Malikzada, in front of his house in Herat city, the provincial capital of Herat, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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January - 26 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have blown up railway tracks between Kilometer number 334/14-16 of Chichaki-Karmabad railway station between Dhanbad-Gaya railway station, during Jharkhand Bandh (general shut down strike) called b
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have blown up railway tracks between Kilometer number 334/14-16 of Chichaki-Karmabad railway station between Dhanbad-Gaya railway station, during Jharkhand Bandh (general shut down strike) called by the rebels in protest against the arrest of Prashant Bose alias Kishan Da, the ‘secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist’s ‘Eastern Regional Bureau’, who was in charge of insurgent activities in several States, including Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, in Giridih District of Jharkhand on January 26, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Through the poster, the rebels demanded the release of Prashant Bose and Sheela Marandi.
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January - 26 
Three soldiers were injured during an exchange of fire with the militants in Chek Nowgam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on January 26, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that as the joint team of Police, Army and Cen
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Three soldiers were injured during an exchange of fire with the militants in Chek Nowgam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on January 26, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that as the joint team of Police, Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) approached the suspected spot on receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, where the hiding militants fired upon them, ensuing an encounter. The official said that a foreigner and two local militants were trapped, who managed to flee from the encounter site. South Asia terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the exchange of fire incident on January 26.
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January - 26 
Militants exchanged fire with the Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter in Chek Nowgam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Chek N
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Militants exchanged fire with the Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter in Chek Nowgam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Chek Nowgam area of Shopian following information about presence of militants there, and an encounter took place when militants opened firing at the SFs which too retaliated with gunfire. However, no casualties were reported so far on either side, the Police said.
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January - 26 
Police claimed to have arrested the person involved in Tuesday’s [January 25] grenade attack in the Hari Singh High Street area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) that resulted in injuries to four persons, including one Police personnel,
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Police claimed to have arrested the person involved in Tuesday’s [January 25] grenade attack in the Hari Singh High Street area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) that resulted in injuries to four persons, including one Police personnel, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar did not reveal any details about the arrested person.
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January - 26 
The Tamil Nadu Police have blown the lid off an international network of former members or sympathisers of the defunct Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) allegedly involved in raising funds for reviving the movement, reports The Hindu on January
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The Tamil Nadu Police have blown the lid off an international network of former members or sympathisers of the defunct Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) allegedly involved in raising funds for reviving the movement, reports The Hindu on January 27. Mary Francisco (51), a Sri Lankan national, who was detained by the immigration authorities in Chennai recently and handed over to the ‘Q’ Branch-CID of the State Police, revealed how the accused persons operating from European countries deployed operatives to draw huge money from dormant accounts using fake identities/documents. She was intercepted at the Chennai Airport as she was preparing to board a plane to Mumbai. The suspect was found to possess an Indian passport obtained with fake documents.
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January - 26 
A security guard was killed and a supervisor was kidnapped in a terrorist attack on the installation of an oil exploration company in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on January 26, reports Dawn. Saadat Khan, a senior Police official, to
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A security guard was killed and a supervisor was kidnapped in a terrorist attack on the installation of an oil exploration company in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on January 26, reports Dawn. Saadat Khan, a senior Police official, told that a nearby residential colony and several solar plates were damaged in the gun attack on MOL Pakistan’s installation. He identified the dead guard as Qabil Badshah and the kidnapped supervisor as Asmatullah.
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January - 26 
A terrorist has been killed on January 26 after security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Spinwam of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, reports Daily Times. According to Inter-Services Public Relations
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A terrorist has been killed on January 26 after security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Spinwam of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, reports Daily Times. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a terrorist identified as Saddam was killed during an intense exchange of fire. “Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from the terrorist,” said ISPR. The statement further read that the terrorist “was an expert in planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and was involved in terrorist activities, target killings and kidnapping for ransom.”
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January - 26 
Ganesh Prasai, Mayor of Harion Municipality of Sarlahi District was injured in his head when cadres of the Janamat Party led by CK Raut attacked the vehicle carrying the Mayor in Janakpurdham city of Dhanusa District on January 26, reports Republica.
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Ganesh Prasai, Mayor of Harion Municipality of Sarlahi District was injured in his head when cadres of the Janamat Party led by CK Raut attacked the vehicle carrying the Mayor in Janakpurdham city of Dhanusa District on January 26, reports Republica. Deputy Mayor Renuka Poudel escaped unhurt. According to Police, Raut's cadres attacked them while they were on their way to cast their votes in the ongoing NA election in Janakpurdham in Prasai’s vehicle. It is said that the vehicle was hit by stones. The windshield of the vehicle was smashed in the attack.
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January - 26 
Madhes Province Government on January 26 ordered an investigation into the riot orchestrated by Janamat Party during the National Assembly (NA) election in Janakpurdham city of Dhanusa District, reports The Himalayan Times. Provincial government Spok
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Madhes Province Government on January 26 ordered an investigation into the riot orchestrated by Janamat Party during the National Assembly (NA) election in Janakpurdham city of Dhanusa District, reports The Himalayan Times. Provincial government Spokesperson and Finance Minister Shailendra Prasad Sah issuing a statement, directed the agency concerned to investigate the incident and take action against the guilty and make them pay compensation to the victims. The Minister has instructed to identify and take action against Janamat Party cadres who vandalised vehicles carrying people's representatives to cast vote in the NA polls, in accordance with the law.
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January - 26 
Provincial Assembly member Ashok Yadav was injured when cadres of the Janamat Party attacked his vehicle in front of the Janaki temple in Janakpurdham city of Dhanusa District on January 26, reports Republica. Yadav's vehicle was attacked and vandali
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Provincial Assembly member Ashok Yadav was injured when cadres of the Janamat Party attacked his vehicle in front of the Janaki temple in Janakpurdham city of Dhanusa District on January 26, reports Republica. Yadav's vehicle was attacked and vandalized by Janamat Party cadres in front of the Janaki temple while he was going to cast his vote in the NA election.
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January - 26 
The ruling alliance secured victory in 18 of the 19 seats in the elections held for the members of National Assembly (NA) on January 26, reports Republica. Except for the victory of one of its members in Province 1, the main opposition party, Communi
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The ruling alliance secured victory in 18 of the 19 seats in the elections held for the members of National Assembly (NA) on January 26, reports Republica. Except for the victory of one of its members in Province 1, the main opposition party, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) lost seven seats in the remaining other Provinces. The election was held after the four-year terms of 19 NA members expired recently. A total of 43 candidates contested in the polls for 19 seats that include seven under women cluster, three under Dalit cluster, two under physically disabled and minority cluster and seven under various other clusters.
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January - 26 
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen while delivering his statement in the Parliament on January 26 said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) had appointed eight lobbyist firms so that the US stops providing aid and develo
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Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen while delivering his statement in the Parliament on January 26 said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) had appointed eight lobbyist firms so that the US stops providing aid and development assistance to Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. Momen said that the Government has also proof that BNP, through appointing lobbyists, was involved in imposing US sanctions on Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and appealed to the United Nations Department of Peace Operations to ban the force from UN deployment.
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January - 26 
Police officers have pushed back protesting Tamil mothers in Vavuniya District on January 26 as they demanded justice for their forcibly disappeared loved ones outside a Justice Ministry meeting Vavuniya city, reports Tamil Guardian. The relatives ha
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Police officers have pushed back protesting Tamil mothers in Vavuniya District on January 26 as they demanded justice for their forcibly disappeared loved ones outside a Justice Ministry meeting Vavuniya city, reports Tamil Guardian. The relatives had gathered outside the Vavuniya District Secretariat as the Sri Lankan Justice Ministry’s mobile service visited. A mobile service called 'Access to Justice' covering the entire Northern Province was launched on January 25 to educate the public about the services provided by the Ministry of Justice and its agencies to the people of the Northern Province.
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January - 26 
The Tamil Nadu Police have blown the lid off an international network of former members or sympathisers of the defunct Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) allegedly involved in raising funds for reviving the movement, reports The Hindu on January
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The Tamil Nadu Police have blown the lid off an international network of former members or sympathisers of the defunct Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) allegedly involved in raising funds for reviving the movement, reports The Hindu on January 27. Mary Francisco (51), a Sri Lankan national, who was detained by the immigration authorities in Chennai recently and handed over to the ‘Q’ Branch-CID of the State Police, revealed how the accused persons operating from European countries deployed operatives to draw huge money from dormant accounts using fake identities/documents. She was intercepted at the Chennai Airport as she was preparing to board a plane to Mumbai. The suspect was found to possess an Indian passport obtained with fake documents.
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January - 26 
On January 26, Foreign Ministry of Norway released a joint statement, on the concluded talks with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Oslo, emphasizing the importance of respecting the human rights, besides the need for forming an inclusive gover
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On January 26, Foreign Ministry of Norway released a joint statement, on the concluded talks with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Oslo, emphasizing the importance of respecting the human rights, besides the need for forming an inclusive government for Afghanistan’s stable and peaceful future, reports Aamajnews24. The statement reflected the joint view of the Representatives of Norway, France, the United Kingdom (UK), Italy, Germany and the United States (US) as well as the European Union (EU). According to the statement, these talks did not represent Taliban’s legitimation, but Taliban (IEA) must consider people’s concerns. The statement added that the source of legitimation lies in Afghanistan, and Afghans legitimize any government.
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January - 26 
On January 26, a hearing in the trial against Abdulla Ali Manik and Mohamed Thasleem was held at the Criminal Court, reports Rajje.mv. The duo was arrested in connection to the assassination attempt on current Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on
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On January 26, a hearing in the trial against Abdulla Ali Manik and Mohamed Thasleem was held at the Criminal Court, reports Rajje.mv. The duo was arrested in connection to the assassination attempt on current Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on May 6,2021. During the hearing, the state submitted evidence against the suspects, including secret witnesses, anonymous testimonies as well as other evidence including police intel reports, those who compiled the report, mobile forensic reports and those who compiled it as well as a resolution by the President’s Office, submitted to prove terrorist links to the Islamic State and Al Qaeda. Both the defendants and state revealed that they need time to gather submission before the trial which was granted by the court. As such, 12 days were granted to carry out the task.
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January - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a youth accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ in Bonda area in Konta Tehsil (revenue unit) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 27 (today), reports ibc24.in. The identi
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a youth accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ in Bonda area in Konta Tehsil (revenue unit) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 27 (today), reports ibc24.in. The identity of the victim is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 27 
On January 27, a total of 246 militants belonging to United Gorkha People’s Organisation (UGPO) and Tiwa Liberation Army (TLA) formally surrendered before Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati of
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On January 27, a total of 246 militants belonging to United Gorkha People’s Organisation (UGPO) and Tiwa Liberation Army (TLA) formally surrendered before Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati of Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports East Mojo. Nearly 77 TLA and 169 UGPO militants surrendered and laid down arms including 277 types of arms, grenades and 720 rounds of ammunition in the ceremony. The TLA which was formed in 2014 with a demand for more autonomy for the Tiwa community was active in Morigaon, Nagaon and West Karbi Anglong districts. On the other hand, UGPO, formed in 2009 against the alleged harassment faced by the Gorkhas in the name of detection of foreigners was active in Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and in Tinsukia districts since its in 2009. Following the militants surrender, CM Sarma said, ‘With this, each and every tribal group has joined the mainstream. These were the last troops in the jungle. The era of tribal militancy is finally over in Assam’. Two more Bru-Reang outfits - Bru Revolutionary Army Union (BRAU) and United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF) in the Barak Valley will be surrendering in the month of February 2022. CM Sarma further urged the only two remaining active militant outfits – United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) to shun violence and come for peace parleys. In the same surrender ceremony, 462 former militants of five different militant outfits (Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF)-28, National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) -41, Adivasi Dragon Fighters (ADF)-61, National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB) -303 and United Peoples’ Revolutionary Front (UPRF) -29 who had surrendered on January 23, 2020 were handed over financial grants of ₹1.5 lakh each by the CM Sarma for their rehabilitation.
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January - 27 
Police identifies the youth killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as Mandavi Deva, a resident of Bater village under Konta Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The New Indian Express. South Asia Te
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Police identifies the youth killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as Mandavi Deva, a resident of Bater village under Konta Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The New Indian Express. South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the killing incident on January 27. The victim had gone fishing with a few others and while returning, he was intercepted by around 20 to 25 armed Maoists, and accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ they stabbed him to death at a place between Banda and Bater villages under Konta Police Station limits on January 26 evening, Police said.
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January - 27 
Police arrested three cadres of the of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC/TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from an unspecified area under Ramgarh Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkh
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Police arrested three cadres of the of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC/TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from an unspecified area under Ramgarh Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on January 27, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Police recovered a huge number of arms and other material from their possession. According to the information, these Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] are said to be involved in several attacks and are residents of Panki area of Palamu. The identities of the arrested cadres are yet to be established.
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January - 27 
National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf on January 27 said that Afghan soil was still being used against Pakistan, adding that organised terrorist networks were operating in the neighbouring country, reports Daily Times. Yusuf expressed the views
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National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf on January 27 said that Afghan soil was still being used against Pakistan, adding that organised terrorist networks were operating in the neighbouring country, reports Daily Times. Yusuf expressed the views while briefing the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs on the internal and external security situation.
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January - 27 
A complaint has been lodged on January 27 with Rautahat Police against Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Renu Kumari Yadav, reports Khabar Hub. Former lawmaker and Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ranjit Karna filed a complaint of treason
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A complaint has been lodged on January 27 with Rautahat Police against Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Renu Kumari Yadav, reports Khabar Hub. Former lawmaker and Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ranjit Karna filed a complaint of treason against Minister Yadav and demanded an investigation reasoning that the Minister’s statement provoked communal conflict in the nation. On January 19, Minister Yadav threatened to kill Janamat Party Chairman CK Raut if he clashed with them at a program held to mark Madhes Sacrifice Day in Rautahat District.
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January - 27 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her closing speech in Parliament on January 27 said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) must explain the source of crores of dollars it has given to lobbyists as part of its anti-state conspiracy, reports The
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her closing speech in Parliament on January 27 said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) must explain the source of crores of dollars it has given to lobbyists as part of its anti-state conspiracy, reports The Daily Star. She said “The BNP has to answer and explain from where they have got lakhs or crores of dollars to give foreign firms and how the money has been siphoned off abroad. She said the lobbyists have been hired to prevent the trial of war criminals, thwart election, make polls questionable, protect militants and killers of the Father of the Nation, tarnish the country's image and prevent its progress.
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January - 27 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 27 arrested a cadre of the banned militant outfit Ansar al-Islam in Sylhet District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Kazi Bappi Ahmed (35), who also goes by the alias Tareq Bin Zia. A house
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 27 arrested a cadre of the banned militant outfit Ansar al-Islam in Sylhet District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Kazi Bappi Ahmed (35), who also goes by the alias Tareq Bin Zia. A house in the Sylhrt city’s Kalbakhani neighbourhood was raided on a tip-off by a team of Sylhet-based RAB and arrested him. A cache of Jihadist literature was recovered from possession of the suspected militant.
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January - 27 
Government on January 27 published the amendments made to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) No. 48 of 1979, reports Ada Derana. Thereby, the aggregate period of detention of a person under a detention order will be reduced from 18 months to 12 mo
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Government on January 27 published the amendments made to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) No. 48 of 1979, reports Ada Derana. Thereby, the aggregate period of detention of a person under a detention order will be reduced from 18 months to 12 months. The amendments will enable magistrates to visit the place of detention to ensure that the suspect is protected to the extent provided for in the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Act, No. 22 of 1994, Meanwhile, a detainee will be allowed to apply for a remedy guaranteed under Article 126 or 140 of the Constitution. In addition, the amendments will enable the suspect to be produced before a judicial medical officer to ensure that such person has not been subjected to torture and provide for holding trials on a day-to-day basis to ensure the expeditious disposal of cases.
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January - 27 
On January 27, unidentified gunmen shot dead two civilians, identified as a former government soldier Mohammad Shafi and his brother Mash’ur Jaber, in Charikarya village under Khanabad District in Kunduz Province, reports Hust-e-Subh.
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On January 27, unidentified gunmen shot dead two civilians, identified as a former government soldier Mohammad Shafi and his brother Mash’ur Jaber, in Charikarya village under Khanabad District in Kunduz Province, reports Hust-e-Subh.
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January - 28 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in an exchange of fire with Pakistani smugglers during a cross-border drug smuggling bid along the Indo-Pak border in an area under Border Outpost (BOP) Chandu Wadala in Gurdaspur District of Punjab o
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in an exchange of fire with Pakistani smugglers during a cross-border drug smuggling bid along the Indo-Pak border in an area under Border Outpost (BOP) Chandu Wadala in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The BSF foiled the cross-border drug smuggling bid and during the search operation, 47 packets of heroin and seven packets of opium were recovered, the BSF said. Besides, a Chinese made Norinco pistol with two magazines, 9 mm Pietro Beretta pistol with one magazine, 74 rounds of AK-47 with four magazines, 44 rounds of 0.3 calibre and 12 rounds of 9 mm were also seized by the BSF. A 15-feet-long plastic pipe was also recovered from the spot.
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January - 28 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three trucks carrying wood near Hirangai Jhara village under Dhanora Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on January 28, reports tv9hindi.com. The Police said, thr
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three trucks carrying wood near Hirangai Jhara village under Dhanora Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on January 28, reports tv9hindi.com. The Police said, three trucks from Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar District, had reached Narayanpur District to get Semal wood, when a group of Maoists reached there and they set the trucks on fire.
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January - 28 
Militants fired upon a Policeman at SD Colony Batamaloo in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said that militants fired upon the Police constable at Batamaloo, however, the Policeman
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Militants fired upon a Policeman at SD Colony Batamaloo in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said that militants fired upon the Police constable at Batamaloo, however, the Policeman escaped unhurt. Soon after the attack, the officer said that the entire area was cordoned off and searches were launched to arrest the militants, but no arrest has taken place as yet.
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January - 28 
The Karimnagar District Police on January 28 arrested former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Aanem Chander Rao for influencing youngsters to join CPI-Maoist after befriending them through social media platforms such as Facebook an
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The Karimnagar District Police on January 28 arrested former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Aanem Chander Rao for influencing youngsters to join CPI-Maoist after befriending them through social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp, reports Telangana Today. Police arrested Chander Rao while he was trying to approach the High Court in Hyderabad for an anticipatory bail. Chander Rao, who is running a Marxist-Leninist Study Center (MLSC) on Facebook used to influence youth towards Maoist, Police said.
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January - 28 
Three persons were arrested by the Indian Army at the Shuhama area of Hadura in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian Army informed, “Joint mobile vehicle check post was established today at Shuh
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Three persons were arrested by the Indian Army at the Shuhama area of Hadura in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian Army informed, “Joint mobile vehicle check post was established today at Shuhama, Hadura in Ganderbal district. On being signalled to stop, three persons tried to escape but were apprehended along with two pistols, three magazines and two Chinese grenades.” The arrested trio were identified as Faisal Manzoor, resident of Braripora in Shopian, Azhar Yaqoob, resident of Zaipora in Shopain and Nasir Ahmad Dar, resident of Begam in Kulgam. Two Chinese Pistols, 3 Pistol Magazines, 15 rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades besides three mobile phones were recovered. During questioning, the three revealed their affiliation with proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF) and indulgence in various terror-related activities in the district.
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January - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Suleman Kandir (27) and Joban Tuti (24), were arrested with posters and a banner near Jharjhara forest area under Toklo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkha
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Suleman Kandir (27) and Joban Tuti (24), were arrested with posters and a banner near Jharjhara forest area under Toklo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 28, reports The Telegraph. The posters recovered from them demanded that top Maoist leader Prashant Bose, who is now lodged in Hotwar Central Jail, be proclaimed by the administration as a political prisoner. Both Suleman and Joban are residents of Kuchai thana area in Seraikela Kharsawan District and that the duo were sent to Chaibasa Divisional Jail.
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January - 28 
Four people were killed and 10 others injured in a landmine blast in Mat area of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan Province on January 28, reports Daily Times. According to officials at the Levies Control Room, the victims were passing by when their
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Four people were killed and 10 others injured in a landmine blast in Mat area of Dera Bugti District in Balochistan Province on January 28, reports Daily Times. According to officials at the Levies Control Room, the victims were passing by when their vehicle drove over a landmine. Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader SarfrazBugti claimed that Baloch Republican Army terrorists were behind the attack. He questioned how long the state would continue to tolerate such attacks on innocent people. Three Pakistani Security Force personnel and one Bugti clan elder was killed in the blast.
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January - 28 
Gunmen killed Awami National Party (ANP) leader Malik Shah Khalid Khan and his cousin in a car attack in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on January 28, reports Dawn. Malik Shah and Malik Samiullah, a PTI activist, were ambushed on Khar
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Gunmen killed Awami National Party (ANP) leader Malik Shah Khalid Khan and his cousin in a car attack in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on January 28, reports Dawn. Malik Shah and Malik Samiullah, a PTI activist, were ambushed on Khar-Mardan Highway in Yousafabad area when they’re returning to their native Mata Shah area in a car after attending a case hearing at the Khar District courts, the family and party sources told. They said the two suffered critical wounds in the gun attack and died on the spot.
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January - 28 
Two Taliban fighters were killed in an armed attack in Samangan Province on January 28, reports The Canberra Times. The attack was carried out by unknown gunmen in Darah Suf Payan District, Provincial Taliban spokesman Khairkhawa Samangani told. A me
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Two Taliban fighters were killed in an armed attack in Samangan Province on January 28, reports The Canberra Times. The attack was carried out by unknown gunmen in Darah Suf Payan District, Provincial Taliban spokesman Khairkhawa Samangani told. A member of the Taliban's Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Mawlawi Naeem and another armed man was killed in the attack, the official added.
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January - 29 
Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Police and Army destroyed an alleged explosive material in Shindra area of Poonch District on January 29, reports Greater Kashmir. A Police official said that a suspected bag was found in village Shindra area of Poonch Di
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Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Police and Army destroyed an alleged explosive material in Shindra area of Poonch District on January 29, reports Greater Kashmir. A Police official said that a suspected bag was found in village Shindra area of Poonch District. Thereafter, BDS teams of Army and Police reached the spot and destroyed the explosive material on spot. There was no loss of life and property reported, the officer added.
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January - 29 
Five terrorists of the active militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam and Pulwama Districts on January 29, reports India Today. JeM ‘commander’ Zahid Wani wa
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Five terrorists of the active militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam and Pulwama Districts on January 29, reports India Today. JeM ‘commander’ Zahid Wani was neutralised along with a Pakistani terrorist identified as Wahid Ahmed Rishi and two local cadres Kafeel alias Chhota Pakistani and Inayatullah Mir in an encounter in the Naira area of Pulwama District. One cadre of LeT was killed in Chrar-i-Sharief area of Budgam District.
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January - 29 
On January 29, National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a in the ISIS recruitment conspiracy case in naming the kin of former Karnataka Congress MLA, late B M Idinabba along with 7 others, reports The Indian Express. NIA filed the chargesheet agains
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On January 29, National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a in the ISIS recruitment conspiracy case in naming the kin of former Karnataka Congress MLA, late B M Idinabba along with 7 others, reports The Indian Express. NIA filed the chargesheet against Mundadiguttu Sadananda Marla Deepthi Marlah alias Maryam, Ammar Abdul Rahiman, Mohd. Waqar Lone, Mizha Siddeeque, Shifa Haris, Obaid Hamid Matta, Madesh Shankar and Muzamil Hassan Bhat. Deepthi Marlah’s husband Anas Abdul Rahiman is son of B M Basha, whose father Idinabba was a former Congress MLA. Idinabba died in 2009. Ammar Rahiman is Anas’s brother. According to NIA, “Investigation has revealed that all eight accused chargesheeted today are affiliated with…ISIS and were involved in radicalising, recruiting, organising terror funds and grooming like-minded gullible Muslim youth through different secured social media platforms to perform Hijrat to ISIS-controlled territory for joining ISIS”. During the investigation, “it has been revealed that after the decline of ISIS Caliphate in Syria/Iraq, Deepthi Marla and Mohd. Ameen had visited Kashmir in January and March 2020 for Hijrah (religious migration) and for engaging in terrorist acts and supporting the activities of ISIS”. Earlier, on January 3, NIA raided the residence of BM Bashaat at Mastikatte village near Mangaluru in Uttar Kannad District of Karnataka and arrested Deepthi for alleged links to the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS). Several documents were also seized.
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January - 29 
Terrorists fired upon a Policeman in Hassan Pora locality of Bijbehara area in Anantnag District on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured Policeman was rushed to a hospital, however, he succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
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Terrorists fired upon a Policeman in Hassan Pora locality of Bijbehara area in Anantnag District on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured Policeman was rushed to a hospital, however, he succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
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January - 29 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Standing Committee member Prabhu Sah on January 29 said that street protest a must to break five-party syndicate, reports The Himalayan Times. Sah said that the opposition party had no choic
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) Standing Committee member Prabhu Sah on January 29 said that street protest a must to break five-party syndicate, reports The Himalayan Times. Sah said that the opposition party had no choice but to hit the streets to salvage the country from the five-party alliance's syndicate. He accused the five-party alliance's leaders of plundering state coffers and looting the national treasury in an institutionalised way. "The government formed from the verdict of the Supreme Court is escalating corruption and loot in the country," Sah reiterated. He expressed concern about the rising inflation and hardship faced by the farmers and backward people. Sah charged that the Government had breached the law and was conspiring to postpone the local level polls. He argued that agitation was the only one right alternative to bring politics back on track. He directed the party rank and file to prepare for the protest against the five-party alliance and its conspiracy.
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January - 29 
Janamat Party staged a ‘handcuff rally’ in Janakpurdham city of Dhanusa District on January 29, reports Khabar Hub. CK Raut-led Janamat Party has been protesting against the Government urging it for the timely arrangement of the fertilizers, seeds, a
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Janamat Party staged a ‘handcuff rally’ in Janakpurdham city of Dhanusa District on January 29, reports Khabar Hub. CK Raut-led Janamat Party has been protesting against the Government urging it for the timely arrangement of the fertilizers, seeds, agricultural tools, and payment to sugarcane farmers.
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January - 29 
The ruling alliance on January 29 recommended that the Government hold local polls between mid-April and mid-May 2023, reports The Himalayan Times. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki said the ruling alliance
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The ruling alliance on January 29 recommended that the Government hold local polls between mid-April and mid-May 2023, reports The Himalayan Times. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki said the ruling alliance coordination committee recommended that the Government hold local polls between mid-April and mid-May 2023. He said that the Government would fix the polls date after consulting with the Election Commission (EC).
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January - 29 
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud on January 29 said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and their leaders are doing anti-state activities and hatching conspiracies against the country, reports The Daily Star. He said BNP as a po
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Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud on January 29 said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and their leaders are doing anti-state activities and hatching conspiracies against the country, reports The Daily Star. He said BNP as a political party could criticise the Government's activities but they could not engage in treasonous and anti-national activities by sending letters against the country abroad, to hire lobbyist firms for tarnishing the country's reputation and destroying its trade and export. Terming appointment of lobbyist firms a conspiracy against the country, Hasan said the government might carry out an investigation to find out where the illegal money went and who took it.
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January - 29 
The Justice Ministry, during a mobile programme in the Northern Province on January 29, distributed SLR 100 million to the families of missing persons who were affected by the war against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorism, reports Col
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The Justice Ministry, during a mobile programme in the Northern Province on January 29, distributed SLR 100 million to the families of missing persons who were affected by the war against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorism, reports Colombo Page. ‘Access to Justice Mobile Service Program’ was launched in the Jaffna District under the patronage of Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda and Justice Minister Ali Sabry at a ceremony held at Jaffna Central College on January 29. The main objective of this mobile service is to educate the people in the Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts of the Northern Province about the roles played by the institutions under the Ministry of Justice and expeditiously provide the services of those institutions.
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January - 29 
On January 29, unidentified persons fired a rocket at district building in Salang District of Parwan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. Taliban’s police chief for the Salang district blamed members of the National Resistance Front led by Ahmad Massoud f
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On January 29, unidentified persons fired a rocket at district building in Salang District of Parwan Province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. Taliban’s police chief for the Salang district blamed members of the National Resistance Front led by Ahmad Massoud for attacking the district building.
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On January 30, a Taliban Ranger vehicle was targeted by a roadside mine in Bazarak District of Panjshir province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. There were casualties in the incident. On January 29, local sources said that a building in Dara District was targ
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On January 30, a Taliban Ranger vehicle was targeted by a roadside mine in Bazarak District of Panjshir province, reports Hasht-e-Subh. There were casualties in the incident. On January 29, local sources said that a building in Dara District was targeted by rocket, reports Hasht-e-Subh. The report says that sources believe that National Resistance Front (NRF) was responsible for the two incidents. Local Taliban officials based in Panjshir province, however, have denied the two incidents.
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January - 30 January - 31
On January 31, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘general secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, in his social media page, claimed responsibility for the improvised explosive device (IED) blast near Delhi Mistan at Police Bazaar in Shillong due
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On January 31, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘general secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, in his social media page, claimed responsibility for the improvised explosive device (IED) blast near Delhi Mistan at Police Bazaar in Shillong due to non-payment of taxes by the shopkeepers to the outfit, reports East Mojo. Two persons including one juvenile claiming to be the ‘area commander’ of Shillong Region of HNLC was detained in this connection. One crude IED was also recovered from the residence of a relative the HNLC militant at Nongthymmai area of Shillong. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that on January 30, an improvised explosive device (IED) blast occurred in front of a liquor store adjacent to Delhi Mistan Bhandar in Police Bazaar of Khyndai Lad in Shillong at East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya.
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January - 30 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a joint operation by the District Reserve Guards (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s anti-Maoist specialized wing CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) in the
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a joint operation by the District Reserve Guards (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s anti-Maoist specialized wing CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) in the forest area of Timmapuram under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 30, reports SocialNews.XYZ. The troopers of DRG of the State Police and the 201st Battalion of CoBRA were out on patrolling to ensure security for the ongoing road construction works in interior areas wherein a group of armed Maoists opened fire on the patrolling team near Timmapuram, located over 450 kilometers from the State capital Raipur, leading to the gunfight and after the exchange of fire stopped, the body of a male Maoist wearing his 'uniform' and firearms were recovered from the spot, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sukma Sunil Sharma informed. When the patrolling team was withdrawing from the forest, an exchange of fire broke out again, the SP said, adding that intermittent firing was still underway in the area.
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January - 30 
A government employee identified as Jayanta Debbarma was arrested on January 30 along with Fake Indian Currency (FICN) worth INR 40,000 from Sonamura sub-division in Sepahijala District of Tripura, reports Northeast Today. According to Police sources
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A government employee identified as Jayanta Debbarma was arrested on January 30 along with Fake Indian Currency (FICN) worth INR 40,000 from Sonamura sub-division in Sepahijala District of Tripura, reports Northeast Today. According to Police sources, Debbarma, an employee of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, Government of Tripura was found to be in possession of fake 20 notes of INR 2,000.
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January - 30 
Kashmir zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar on January 30 termed the killing of Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Zahid Wani in an encounter as “one of the big successes”, adding that efforts were being made to bring down the active militan
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Kashmir zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar on January 30 termed the killing of Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Zahid Wani in an encounter as “one of the big successes”, adding that efforts were being made to bring down the active militant number to one hundred, reports Greater Kashmir. General officer Commanding (GoC) Prashant Srivastava said that the killing of Zahid "neutralises the threat of JeM in south Kashmir." IGP Vijay Kumar said: “As we have said earlier that it is for the first time that the number of terrorists has come down below 200. We tried our best to get it below 100 this year,” he said, adding that as far as the arms are concerned, there are various routes to sneak them in. “You have seen in Jammu region, there were 35 attempts in which drones were seized. Many arms came via drones, they come by road as well, sometimes through infiltration. So, there are a lot of ways. But we are making our network stronger by human intelligence and technical intelligence and we will seize and neutralise the threat.”
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January - 30 
On January 30, an improvised explosive device (IED) blast occurred in front of a liquor store adjacent to Delhi Mistan Bhandar in Police Bazaar of Khyndai Lad in Shillong at East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. Though n
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On January 30, an improvised explosive device (IED) blast occurred in front of a liquor store adjacent to Delhi Mistan Bhandar in Police Bazaar of Khyndai Lad in Shillong at East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. Though no casualty was reported, yet the front portions of a mobile phone store and wine shop was damaged. According to Police sources, gelatine and wires were found at the blast spot, indicating a crude explosive device. Strongly condemning the blast, Chief Minister (CM) Conrad K. Sangma, “This cowardly act is an attempt to disrupt peace and bring harm. Perpetrators will not be spared and we will ensure peace prevails in the state.” Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui in Twitter said that the suspects have been identified. This is the third blast to have rocked the state in the last six months. Earlier, on August 10 and July 14 of 2021, IED blasts took place Laitumkhrah Market of Shillong and Khliehriat in East Jaintia Hills respectively. Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) had claimed responsibility for both the blasts.
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January - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) conducted Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) in two areas of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 30, reports Greater Kashmir. A Police official said that columns of Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),
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Security Forces (SFs) conducted Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) in two areas of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 30, reports Greater Kashmir. A Police official said that columns of Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Police surrounded a cluster of houses in Dalal Mohalla locality of Shopian town and carried out a door-to-door search operation. The official said that at around 5.30 pm, the SFs ring-fenced Kumdalan village and carried out a search operation. "The searches were conducted after the forces were tipped off about the presence of militants in the locality", said the official. He, however, said that both the operations were later called off as no militant was found hiding in these areas.
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January - 30 
At least 16 persons were injured in an explosion at a thoroughfare at Sohbatpur Chowk in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan on January 30, reports ARY News. According to Police it was a hand grenade attack.
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At least 16 persons were injured in an explosion at a thoroughfare at Sohbatpur Chowk in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan on January 30, reports ARY News. According to Police it was a hand grenade attack.
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January - 30 
One Christian pastor was killed while another sustained injury in a gun attack near Madina Market within the jurisdiction of Gulbahar Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on January 30, reports The Express Tribune
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One Christian pastor was killed while another sustained injury in a gun attack near Madina Market within the jurisdiction of Gulbahar Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on January 30, reports The Express Tribune. The killed Pastor was identified as William Siraj who was a pastor at a local church that fell within the jurisdiction of Chamkani Police Station. The injured person was identified as one Patrick.
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January - 30 
In a massive rally on January 30, thousands of Tamils in Jaffna District have come out to protest against the 13th Amendment and have demanded recognition of Tamil nationhood and sovereignty through a federal structure, reports Tamil Guardian. In a
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In a massive rally on January 30, thousands of Tamils in Jaffna District have come out to protest against the 13th Amendment and have demanded recognition of Tamil nationhood and sovereignty through a federal structure, reports Tamil Guardian. In a public statement, the Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) said “Even after a genocide in 2009, Tamils have handed consistent and unanimous mandates via democratic elections, rejecting a Unitary state, and demanding that their nationhood be recognized. Any solution that is imposed on us within the Unitary state i.e., 13th Amendment or any other structure instead of a federal structure that recognizes Tamil nationhood, its sovereignty, the Tamil homeland, and the right to self-determination betrays the mandates of the Tamil people."
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January - 30 
The National Peace Council (NPC) has urged the Government to take steps to bring about reconciliation as it launches its ‘Adhikaranabhimani’ programme, reports The Island on January 31. The NPC has said that according to the Ministry of Justice, whic
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The National Peace Council (NPC) has urged the Government to take steps to bring about reconciliation as it launches its ‘Adhikaranabhimani’ programme, reports The Island on January 31. The NPC has said that according to the Ministry of Justice, which is coordinating this work, it is meant to provide ameliorated access to justice for people of the Northern Province. Several Government institutions, including those set up under the reconciliation process of the previous Government, will be conducting two-day mobile clinics. The participating institutions include the Legal Aid Commission, Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR), Office for Reparations, Office on Missing Persons (OMP), Department of Debt Conciliation Board and the Vocational Training Authority, to mention some of them. While welcoming the launch of the Adhikaranabhimani, the NPC considers it essential to recognise that transitional justice-related issues of this nature need to be victim-centred.
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January - 30 
The acting Minister of Defense Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that rioters will be considered as ‘enemies’ and threatened to suppress those who are "creating unrest" in the country, reports Tolo News. The Acting Minister and Chief of Army Staff
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The acting Minister of Defense Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that rioters will be considered as ‘enemies’ and threatened to suppress those who are "creating unrest" in the country, reports Tolo News. The Acting Minister and Chief of Army Staff recently visited the northern provinces of Balkh, Faryab and Jawzjan with an intention to assess the security situation. Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said, “If an individual in the east or west, anyone, anywhere… anyone belonging to any (ethnic group) stands against the government, he is our opponent and we will consider him our opponent”. There are some groups trying to create insecurity in the country, Mullah Yaqoob said, without naming them. “If anyone, who belongs to any ethnic group, or any zone or any province, seeks to divide the country, he is our enemy, he is the enemy of our country,” he said.
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January - 30 
On January 30, Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi said, during a meeting with Pakistan’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf, that Afghanistan’s soil will not be used against Pakistan, reports Ariana News. He also called f
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On January 30, Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi said, during a meeting with Pakistan’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf, that Afghanistan’s soil will not be used against Pakistan, reports Ariana News. He also called for the early completion of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) Gas Pipeline, the Central Asia-South Asia power line, and other projects.
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January - 30 
Russian special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said the probability that Taliban face large-scale resistance in spring is not ruled out, reports Aamaj News on January 31. “Such a probability does exist, unfortunately,” the Russian
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Russian special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said the probability that Taliban face large-scale resistance in spring is not ruled out, reports Aamaj News on January 31. “Such a probability does exist, unfortunately,” the Russian diplomat said, replying to a question about the likelihood that disarrayed inter-ethnic protests in Afghanistan might turn into large-scale resistance to the Taliban after the winter was over.
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January - 30 
The United Nation’s (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres, said they have received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of the Afghan government and its security forces as well as those who worked with international troops have
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The United Nation’s (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres, said they have received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of the Afghan government and its security forces as well as those who worked with international troops have been killed since Taliban’s takeover, reports Aamaj News on January 31, 2022.
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January - 31 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sushil Kumar Ram alias Ritesh Ji alias Nitesh Ji, a close associate of top Maoist Prashant Bose, was arrested along with arms and ammunition from Nau Bhilma village under Kandi Polic
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sushil Kumar Ram alias Ritesh Ji alias Nitesh Ji, a close associate of top Maoist Prashant Bose, was arrested along with arms and ammunition from Nau Bhilma village under Kandi Police Station limits in Garhwa District of Jharkhand on January 31, reports The Print. Sushil was involved in the infamous incident of 2013 in Latehar District, in which Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] had surgically inserted a bomb into the body of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper killed in an ambush, Police said, adding about a dozen cases are also registered against him in Latehar and Garhwa Districts. The owner of the house, Dasrath Ram, where Sushil was staying was also arrested, who was also a supporter of CPI-Maoist, Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjani Kumar Jha said. A country-made pistol, 16 live cartridges, two guns, four camouflage trousers and five camouflage caps, a motorcycle and Rs 14,000 in cash were seized from their possession.
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January - 31 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters and banners were found along the Biju Expressway near Bhuliabandh village under Paikamal Block (administrative unit) in Bargarh District of Odisha, reports ommcomnews.com on February 1. In the ban
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters and banners were found along the Biju Expressway near Bhuliabandh village under Paikamal Block (administrative unit) in Bargarh District of Odisha, reports ommcomnews.com on February 1. In the banners, the Bargarh-Bolangir-Mahasamund (BBM) Division of the outlawed CPI-Maoist has urged the people to boycott Panchayat (village level local-self-Government institution) elections. Police seized the banners and have launched an investigation. The Odisha Panchayat polls will be held in five phases between February 16 and 24, and the counting of vote will be held on February 26, 27 and 28.
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January - 31 
The Centre has enhanced budget for the Intelligence Bureau (IB) by 13.43 per cent with allocation of INR 3,168.36 crore, daijiworld.com reports on February 1. The government has increased the budget so that its intelligence wing is technologically e
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The Centre has enhanced budget for the Intelligence Bureau (IB) by 13.43 per cent with allocation of INR 3,168.36 crore, daijiworld.com reports on February 1. The government has increased the budget so that its intelligence wing is technologically equipped. This year out of the total allocation of INR 3,168.36 crore, INR 3039.36 have been allocated for the revenue expenditure and INR 129 crore for capital outlay. In the last fiscal year 2021-2022, the revised budget of the intelligence gathering agency was INR 2,793.02 crore. Interestingly, the last fiscal budget estimate was INR 2839.24 crore. In the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the bureau has been allocated INR 2,350.56 crore. The increase in the budget is also related to a bigger role the government has assigned to the bureau relating to the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar also.
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January - 31 
The District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) led to the recovery of a pickup truck, containing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, which was allegedly hijacked by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)
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The District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) led to the recovery of a pickup truck, containing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, which was allegedly hijacked by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the remote forest hilly terrain at Nagram near Gorkha village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 31, reports The New Indian Express. The rebels took control of the vehicle near Gorkha village after thrashing its driver and helper on January 31 evening, and it was for the first time the Maoists hijacked a truck loaded with LPG cylinders as they drove the vehicle away towards their core area in the virtual war zone of south Bastar, about 500 kilometres from State capital Raipur. After a chase. however, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the hijacked van and counted the LPG cylinders in the pickup and didn't report any missing.
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January - 31 
A suspected drug peddler identified as Diluwar Hussain was injured during a police action at Keotkuchi of Barpeta District in Assam, reports Northeast Now on February 1. Diluwar who was arrested during a routine check post, tried to escape after push
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A suspected drug peddler identified as Diluwar Hussain was injured during a police action at Keotkuchi of Barpeta District in Assam, reports Northeast Now on February 1. Diluwar who was arrested during a routine check post, tried to escape after pushing a Police Officer aside. In order to stop him, the police had to fire two rounds and injured him in the leg. Police also recovered 14 grams of suspected drugs wrapped in a black polythene packet from the spot.
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January - 31 
On January 31, three road construction workers were allegedly abducted by Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) militants from Pumao in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Shillong Times. T
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On January 31, three road construction workers were allegedly abducted by Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) militants from Pumao in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Shillong Times. The three abducted workers identified as Banphua Wangpan, Hiren Konch and Ramasish Mahato were engaged in the construction of the Pumao Langkhow Road. Though one of the abductees Wangpan was released later, the other two are still held captivity. According to Longding superitendent of police V.H. Meena, ‘the motive behind the abduction might be ransom’.
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January - 31 
One Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Shabir Ahmad, was injured in a militant attack in the Amshipora area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir on January 31, reports Greater Kashmir. “Today at about 1745hrs Shopian Police received informatio
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One Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Shabir Ahmad, was injured in a militant attack in the Amshipora area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir on January 31, reports Greater Kashmir. “Today at about 1745hrs Shopian Police received information about a terror crime incident at Amshipora area of Shopian where terrorists had fired upon Police personnel. Senior police officers reached at the terror crime spot,” said a Police spokesman, in a statement. “Officers attending the terror crime spot learnt that ASI Shabir Ahmad was shot at by the terrorists while he was coming back from mosque after prayers in his native place Amshipora area of Shopian,” it said.
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January - 31 
Two traffic police personnel were killed in the firing of unidentified armed motorcyclists in the Doaba area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 31, reports The Nation. Two traffic Police personnel were engaged in routine duty when th
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Two traffic police personnel were killed in the firing of unidentified armed motorcyclists in the Doaba area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 31, reports The Nation. Two traffic Police personnel were engaged in routine duty when they were fired upon by unidentified assailants and managed to escape the scene.
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January - 31 
A terrorist involved in attacks against Security Forces (SFs) as well as targeted killing and kidnapping for ransom was killed by SFs during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dossali area of North Waziristan District on January 31, reports Daw
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A terrorist involved in attacks against Security Forces (SFs) as well as targeted killing and kidnapping for ransom was killed by SFs during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dossali area of North Waziristan District on January 31, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that SFs conducted the IBO in North Waziristan's Dossali area after receiving reports about the presence of terrorists. During an intense exchange of fire, the terrorist, identified as Mobeen alias Majrooh, was killed while weapons and ammunition were also recovered, the ISPR said.
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January - 31 
The Security Forces (SFs) allegedly arrested and shifted 10 persons from Darachko area of Dasht tehsil (revenue unit) in Kech District on January 31, reports The Balochistan Post. The missing includes three elderly people, identified as Murad, Kamal
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The Security Forces (SFs) allegedly arrested and shifted 10 persons from Darachko area of Dasht tehsil (revenue unit) in Kech District on January 31, reports The Balochistan Post. The missing includes three elderly people, identified as Murad, Kamal and Habib. The other young abductees have been identified as Fida son of Nazar, Fida son of Ibrahim, Owais son of Rasool Bakhsh, Hanif son of Farak, Niaz son of Omid, Abid son of Bashir and Bilal son of Bashir. A military operation has been going on for the last several days in Kech District.
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January - 31 
Two Security Forces (SFs) personnel were killed in a remote-controlled bomb attack when they are patrolling the gas pipeline from Sui to Dera Murad Jamali in Rabi area of Dera Murad Jamali District in Balochistan on January 31, reports Radio Zrumbesh
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Two Security Forces (SFs) personnel were killed in a remote-controlled bomb attack when they are patrolling the gas pipeline from Sui to Dera Murad Jamali in Rabi area of Dera Murad Jamali District in Balochistan on January 31, reports Radio Zrumbesh. Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) claimed the responsibility of attack.
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January - 31 
Journalists a held a protest in Jaffna District on January 31 to mark 'Black January' and to demand investigations into the numerous assassinations and disappearances of media workers on the island, reports Tamil Guardian. Protesters hoisted black f
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Journalists a held a protest in Jaffna District on January 31 to mark 'Black January' and to demand investigations into the numerous assassinations and disappearances of media workers on the island, reports Tamil Guardian. Protesters hoisted black flags as they drew attention to the lack of impartial investigations into the murders and attacks on journalists. “All the murdered journalists in Sri Lanka were assassinated for the sole reason that they were trying to uncover the truth and defend Sri Lanka's democracy. But so far no one has been able to bring justice to the families of any of these murdered journalists” their joint statement read.
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January - 31 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Leader R. Sampanthan on January 31 has written to the Heads of Missions of the member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) claiming that Sri Lanka has not taken any meaningful steps to address its po
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Leader R. Sampanthan on January 31 has written to the Heads of Missions of the member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) claiming that Sri Lanka has not taken any meaningful steps to address its post war commitments in the last 12 years, reports The Sunday Morning. Sampathan claimed that the most serious danger the Tamil people face is the issue of Land Grab that is going on in the pretext of archaeological explorations, Wild Life protection and protecting of forest reserves, in addition to driving the Tamil people out of their traditional habitats. He said “The government is engaged in a programme of demarcation of divisional boundaries, and colonisation of historical Tamil speaking areas with new Sinhala settlers, so as to render any future settlement of the Tamil question nugatory. In this situation of uncertainty, Tamil people are leaving the country and seeking refuge abroad, in the interests of their own safety.”
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*Data till , March 27, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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