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Just because they are communist doesn't mean they are "Maoist"(Naxalites). Communist parties in India do not support the Maoist, Naxalites..

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One person killed in Nagaland:

Nagaland Post reports that one person was killed and three others injured, including two Assam Rifles (AR) personnel and a class XI student, in a shootout at the National Highway (NH, 2) near old Modern College at upper AG colony in Kohima District on September 19. The deceased is identified as Kelhouba, a former pastor of Meriema Baptist Church, who was driving his Gypsy. The school student who was injured in the cross fire was identified as Kuddi (18). According to Police, the deceased Kelhouba was driving his Gypsy and was with two or three unidentified persons. They said the occupants fired from the Gypsy injuring two AR personnel. The AR party also fired back injuring Kelhouba, who died later. The AR personnel reportedly recovered an AK assault Rifle and two pistols (.22 mm, 7.6 mm calibre from the Gypsy) and several rounds of live ammunition.

Meanwhile, a high-level meeting, chaired by Nagaland Home Minister Imkong Imchen, on September 17 called for expediting the proposed community policing mechanism in and around Dimapur to check growing crime in the commercial town, reports The Sentinel. Official sources said the increasing cases of abductions for ransom and extortion topped the agenda of the deliberation with the Home Minister insisting on implementing the proposed community policing at the earliest. This idea of involving the community in policing was proposed way back in 2009 but the measure did not take off on the ground till date, the sources said.

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Two Trinamool Congress activists among seven persons injured in Maoist attack in West Bengal

Telegraph reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres injured seven persons, including two Trinamool Congress (TMC) cadres and five of their family members, at Bordanga village in Nayagram area of West Midnapore District in the late night of August 18. At least 15-20 Maoist cadres went to the homes of Trinamool activists Bhabani Bhaduk and Timir Dandapath, assaulted them and their family members, and opened fire. Meanwhile, the Police arrested Rajani Barik, a local CPI-Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) leader, when local TMCleader Ujjal Dutta accused the PCPA being behind the attack.
 
Maoists kills three civilians in separate incidents in Maharashtra:

The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed three persons in two separate incidents in Gadchiroli District, reports The Times of India. The Maoists abducted Ranu alias Kiran Pusali (30) and his wife Jaswanda alias Devli (25) from a relative's house in village Jhari in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in the night of September 20. Later, the duo was shot dead on a hillock near the village. The bodies were left on the road to Jhari village in the same District. The victims were former cadres of the outfit who laid down their arms on May 17, 2010.

Elsewhere in the District, one person identified as Borra Vidpi (40) was killed by the Maoists at village Gopnar in Bhamragad tehsil in the night of September 19. Sources said that Maoists abducted Vidpi suspecting him to be a Police informer. He was shot dead in the nearby forest and his body was thrown on Hedra Road.

Maoist’s banners and a bunch of handbills were recovered from Bramhapuri-Wadsa Road near Bramhapuri in Chandrapur in the night of September 19. Separately, the Maoists put up banners and distributed pamphlets near the T point in Chichgad Village in Deori Taluk in Gondia District.

Meanwhile, a bandh (general shutdown) was observed in Dhanora, Etapalli and Kurkheda tehsils on September 21 following a call given by the Maoists to mark the 7th foundation day of the CPI-Maoist.
 
Two Policemen injured in Maoists ambush in Chhattisgarh:

Daily Bhaskar reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambushed a Police search team returning from its patrol in the dense forests of Aamed, about 70 kilometres from Gariaband area in Raipur District, on September 21. According to the Police spokesman, they knew about the return route of the Policemen. The Maoists opened fire on the Policemen when they turned up. Two Policemen were injured in the ambush. There is no report of any Maoist getting injured in the incident.

Meanwhile, alert was sounded across the State and extra para-military troopers deployed in forest areas as the CPI-Maoist began its weeklong foundation anniversary celebrations September 21 - 27, the Police said, reports Zee News. “Forces have been relocated in areas vulnerable to attacks and civilians are cautioned while travelling on roads filled with landmines in the interiors of Bastar, Raipur and Rajnandgaon districts,” an unnamed Police official said. Maoist banners and posters recovered by the Police from forested areas of Dantewada read that the outfit — founded September 21, 2004, with merger of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG) and Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), will host a series of cultural programmes at its hideouts in the forests of Bastar over the next seven days.

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Unidentified militants set ablaze 3 vehicles in Manipur:

Kanglaonline reports that unidentified militants set ablaze three vehicles at a market in Tamenglong District on September 21.

Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Okram Manglemba alias Thoia Singh (32), in Imphal West District on September 19. He disclosed that he is working under one Khelemba of the PLA and was involved in the killing of a non Manipuri in November 2010.

Another PLA militant, identified as Wakambam Somikanta alias Sanajaoba alias Lambu alias Rambo (30), was arrested from Khuman Lampak in the same District. He disclosed that he is working under one Thoiba PLA since last three years and was involved in the transportation of arms which was used in the killing of one Mohan Shah on August 24, 2010 under the instruction of Thoiba.

Sangai Express reports that Sadar Hills District Demand Committee’s (SHDDC) economic Blockade has touched the 52 days mark on September 21. Counter blockade by the United Naga Council (UNC) started from August 21 which makes it 31 days old. Manipur’s supply lifeline, National Highway 39, has been blocked by the Kuki organisations-led SHDDC activists who have been demanding that a full-fledged Sadar Hills district be carved out of Senapati District. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has written to Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh urging him to take urgent steps, Telegraph adds.

Meanwhile, a bandh (general shut down) called by the Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCPM), earlier known as Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist), against the disappearance of G.M. Changjou, a senior leader of the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), from Dimapur on August 18 crippled normal life throughout Manipur on September 21.
 
Trader killed in Assam:

Police on September 21 dug out the body of a bamboo trader, identified as Liaqut Ali Barbhuiya, from Haticharra forest under Katlicherra Police Station in Hailakandi District, reports The Sentinel. Suspected United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militant, on September 5, had abducted Barbhuiya from Haticharra hamlet, while he went to pay wages to labourers, and killed him subsequently.

Earlier, Police on September 19 arrested two-suspected UDLA militants, identified as Subal Reang and Balaram Reang, in connection with the abduction of Barbhuiya, out of which Balaram Reang managed to slip out from Police custody, reports Times of India. Sources, however, said that Subal was involved in the kidnapping of the trader.

Security Forces (SFs) on September 17 arrested one militant belonging to the Nunisa Faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-Nunisa), identified as Kubul Barman (29), from Joypur-Rajabazar Area under Joypur Police Station in Cachar District.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is of the view that the State Police Forces should now take the lead in the counter-insurgency operations in Assam and other parts of the region and the central forces should play more of a supporting role, reports The Assam Tribune. The Central Government is also concerned about violation of the ground rules of the cease-fire agreements, by the members of different militant groups.

Further, the Atul Roy and Biswajit Roy faction of All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) on September 20 decided to merge to form a united front in order to make the agitation stronger for separate Kamatapur State and getting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status by Koch-Rajbongshi community.

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Maoists landmines recovered by Police in Odisha:

The Times of India reports that Odisha Special Police recovered landmines and kit bags belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on September 21. Earlier, the Maoists had exchanged fire with the Andhra Greyhounds and Special Operations Group Forces of Odisha on September 20. After the incident, Andhra and Odisha Police conducted an aerial survey. Additional Security Forces have been deployed to prevent any violence in the Andhra-Odisha border as Maoists celebrated their formation day on September 21.

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Arms and explosives seized in Jharkhand:

The Times of India reports that the Security Forces (SFs) in an operation codenamed Operation Up Hills neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and seized two improvised explosive devices and two country-made rifles in Lohardaga and Gumla Districts. The operation was carried out bewteen September 13 to 16 in the bordering areas of the two Districts following specific inputs of Maoist movement. During the exercise, a number of villages Gope, Pahr, Bora, Kumhari, Jamti, Temarkachcha, Katia, Kerar, Putrar, Rorad, Bulbul and Saidatoli were raided. Police also arrested a Maoist, Balkishun Kherwar, a resident of Bulbul under Kisko Police Station area in Lohardaga District during the raid.

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One person succumbs to injury in bomb blast in Manipur:

The Telegraph reports that one of the three persons injured in September 14 bomb explosion in a hotel succumbed to his injuries in a private hospital on September 15. He was identified as Thingchipui Raising (32). Police suspect that Raising had smuggled the bomb into the room as he was planning subversive activities but it exploded because of mishandling. Though the Police suspect that Raising could have been a militant or have had links with a militant outfit, they are not making any claims at the moment. The Police are also investigating whether the blast had any link with the September 12 bomb explosion inside the compound of Autonomous District Council (ADC) Bhawan, which houses members of District Councils and their families, at Sangakpham in Imphal East District.

Meanwhile, Security alert has been sounded along the National Highway No. 53 and ADC Bhawan located at Sangakpham in view of possible major attacks from National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the near future, reports Kanglaonline.

Separately, a Chinese made hand grenade was found near Ranjit Furniture House located at Yaiskul Police Lane in Imphal West District on September 15.

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Maoists kill a doctor in Bihar:

The Telegraph reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead an Ayurvedic doctor near Shiekhpura market under the Pakaridayal Police Station area in East Champaran District on September 13. According to reports, nearly 12 Maoists raided the doctor’s clinic around 11pm when he was sleeping. They dragged him to a nearby paddy field and shot him at point-blank range. The victim, Rajesh Kumar, had enjoyed the company of the Maoists and had been their confidante for a long time. He had also been their attending doctor for several years, said the Superintendent of Police (SP), East Champaran, Nishant Kumar Tiwari said.

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Maoists kill village sarpanch in Chhattisgarh:

Daily Bhaskar reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a village sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution) in Bijapur District on September 14. The body of G Surraiyya, the sarpanch of Potampalli, about 500 kilometres from Raipur, was found on a forest road. "Surraiyya was abducted by the Maoists on September 13 and killed with a sharp weapon. Initial reports say that he was killed as the Maoists suspected him of spying for the Police and local authorities," an official at the Police headquarters said.
 
I must thank bilalbhai for bringing these matters to the fore. These matters are often and incredibly brushed under the carpet
 
Three persons injured in bomb blast in Manipur:

Sangai Express reports that three persons were injured when a bomb exploded on the first floor of Hotel Royal Lodge located to the west of Raj Poly Clinic at North AOC in Imphal West District on September 14. The three injured in the blast are identified as KD Paolei, Thingsheipou Raising, and Lalsei Chingloi.


Meanwhile, demanding withdrawal of monetary demand by Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Progressive), students, guardians and teachers of International Public School staged a protest at Wakat Meepham at Brahmapur Mange Makhong, reports Sangai Express. The outfit has reportedly served a demand note of INR 100,000 to the school.

Separately, the meeting of the Committee on Reorganisation of Administrative and Police Boundaries constituted by Manipur Government held under the chairmanship of the State Chief Secretary has decided to conduct a public hearing starting from September 15 (today) at the office chamber of Chief Secretary at Old Secretariat Complex, Imphal, reports Sentinel. It is also mentioned that, the committee has recognized the urgency, importance and sensitivity of the issue of reorganisation of the Districts in the State.

Meanwhile, the United Naga Council (UNC) has taken its opposition to the Committee on Reorganisation of Administrative and Police Boundaries (CRA & PB) to the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on September 14. The UNC said, “Every Naga village and tribe have their own distinct territorial boundary and jurisdiction. There has never been any confusion on the ancestral land of the Nagas be it among the Nagas, the neighbouring communities or the State Government”.

Also, The Times of India reports that the State cabinet during a meeting held at Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh''s office chamber on September 13 decided to confiscate all licensed guns issued to people of the area (Sadar Hills) against the intensified stir for creation of Sadar Hills District. The decision came a few days after the Sadar Hills District hood Demand Committee (SHDDC) urged its supporters to arm themselves in pursuit of its demand to upgrade the Kuki dominated Sadar Hills in Senapati into a full-fledged District. The SHDDC has been imposing economic blockades on National Highways 39 and 53 that connect the State capital with Silchar in Assam.

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Militants attack CRPF personnel in two separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir:

Militants attacked Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Sopore town of Baramulla District on September 14, according to Daily Excelsior. Police said that two militants fired many rounds at the CRPF personnel at Main Chowk. However, there were no reports of any injury.

Also, militants fired gun shots in the air at the Main Chowk. "Militants fired in the air at Sopore bus stand," Superintendent of Police (Sopore) Imtiyaz Hussain said. Hussain identified one of the militants who fired aerial shots as Muzafar Naikoo, who was a close associate of Uni. Meanwhile, the town and its adjoining localities remained shut in protest against the September 13 killing of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Abdullah Uni. The protesters pelted stones on Police and paramilitary deployments at Main Chowk, Arampora, Chinkipora and other places.

Separately, unidentified militants lobbed a grenade on a bunker of CRPF personnel near Gole Masjid-Tral area in Pulwama District on September 13. The grenade, however, failed to explode.

Also, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 2.5 kilograms fitted in a pressure cooker was recovered and defused at Arampora on the general road in Kupwara District.

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IED explodes near ADC office in Manipur:

Kanglaonline reports that a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Autonomous District Council (ADC) office located at Sangakpham Bazar in Imphal East on September 13. However, there was no human casualty or extensive damage during the blast.

This is the third time the office has been attacked. The second blast took place on August 1 killing five persons including two schools girls and the bomber himself while injuring several others. The first attempt in July was however failed.

Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) militant, identified as Ninghtoujam Udoy Singh (32), from Bamon Leikai area Imphal East District on September 13. He joined the outfit in the month of December 2010 through one Banty alias Hera of Yaiskul and he was involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials and businessmen.

In another incident, SFs arrested a cadre National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Chawang Tingdeimai Ashikha (21), from Kanglatombi bazaar in Senapati District on September 12. He disclosed that, he is working under the command of ‘finance secretary’ Owe Salune of the outfit. One Nokia mobile handset, one cash receipt book of “Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim”, shepourmaram Region having 19 leaves and five numbers of letter heads marked as “Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim” office of the administrative officer Shepoumaram region were seized from him.

SFs arrested a Myanmar national Lunminthang (24) from Chandel District area along with a fake indian driving licence and Indian currency worth INR 2420, reports Sangai Express.
 
I must thank bilalbhai for bringing these matters to the fore. These matters are often and incredibly brushed under the carpet

So you mean Bilal got these links under the carpet ?
 
Maoist set ablaze road construction machines and vehicles in Odisha:

A group of about 25 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including women cadres, set ablaze and damaged several machines and vehicles at a road construction site in Malkangiri District in the night of September 14, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the group of Maoists along with 100 supporters went to the worksite of a private construction company near Pandraguda on the State highway connecting Jeypore and Khairaput. The Maoists, after overpowering the security guard, set ablaze two excavators, two tractors and other construction equipment. The Maoists, before escaping into the inhospitable hilly terrain, left posters at the spot. They protested against construction of roads in Maoist-affected areas and warned those involved in the activity of dire consequences. They also demanded withdrawal of Security Force personnel from their strongholds. Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Malkangiri, Uma Shankar Dash confirmed the incident but added that the construction company had not filed any complaint.

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Maoists kill farmer in Bihar:

IBN Live reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a farmer at Kadma village in East Champaran District on September 18.

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Maoists kill forest guard in Odisha:

Daily Pioneer reports that about 15 to 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dragged Narayana Duan (33), a forest guard, from Jaipur village and killed him in a nearby area, located in the foothills of Gandhamardan hill under Boden Police Station in Bargarh District on September 19. The body was found with hands tied behind the back. A letter left by the Maoists stated that Duan was a Police informer for which he has been punished.

Meanwhile, the Grey Hounds of Andhra Pradesh and Special Operations Group of Odisha exchanged fire with Maoist cadres in the remote forest area of Musilimunda of Narayanpatna block in Koraput District, reports The Times of India. According to sources, though Koraput Police are not confirming the encounter, at least three persons were injured in the gun battle on either side which lasted for about two hours.

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ULFA militants loot arms from forest camps in Assam:

The Shillong Times reports that a group of suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants on September 19 looted four rifles and some ammunition from two forest camps inside Dibru- Saikhowa reserve forest namely Mirichapori and Koliachapori in Tinsukia District. The Police were yet to confirm whether the militants belonged to the Pro-talks or Anti-Talks Faction of the ULFA.

Security Forces (SFs) arrested 11 militants of Manipur based militant group Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) from Moisa Killing village situated in Singhason Hill Track, under Bokajan Police in Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. Superintendent of Police (SP),Anurag Agarwal said, “50 to 60 armed KRA cadres are operating mainly in Singhason area who have migrated from Manipur, adding the militant outfit under suspension of operation status in the state of Manipur, operating in Singhason locality for domination of Kuki locality could not be tolerated.” Agarwal also said that along with KRA another Kuki militant outfit, United Kuki Defense Army (UKDA) was also active in the area to gain supremacy, adding KRA and UKDA were continuously carrying out factional clash for dominancy in Kuki inhabited areas.

Meanwhile, in a statement e-mailed to Press Trust of India, Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘Publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary said, "There is no truth in the news item that the outfit was planning to redraft the constitution to sideline Baruah," Hindustan Times reports.
 
Maoist set ablaze road construction machines and vehicles in Odisha:

A group of about 25 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including women cadres, set ablaze and damaged several machines and vehicles at a road construction site in Malkangiri District in the night of September 14, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the group of Maoists along with 100 supporters went to the worksite of a private construction company near Pandraguda on the State highway connecting Jeypore and Khairaput. The Maoists, after overpowering the security guard, set ablaze two excavators, two tractors and other construction equipment. The Maoists, before escaping into the inhospitable hilly terrain, left posters at the spot. They protested against construction of roads in Maoist-affected areas and warned those involved in the activity of dire consequences. They also demanded withdrawal of Security Force personnel from their strongholds. Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Malkangiri, Uma Shankar Dash confirmed the incident but added that the construction company had not filed any complaint.

Yes, Matters as these should be brought to the fore ! Great effort Bilal. Bilal would himself agree that he got these from Indian news papers.
 
Unidentified militants kill two Non-locals in Manipur:

Unidentified militants killed two non-locals in different incidents in Imphal, reports The Sangai Express. In the first incidence, a migrant mason, identified as Upinder Mukhiya, was killed on September 17 at Nagamapal Soram Leirak area in Imphal while the other victim, identified as Kamlesh Das (23), was killed on September 18 at Uripok Khoisnam Leikai area of Imphal.

Kangla online reports that Security Forces (SFs) on September 16 arrested two militants belonging to the Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Progressive) from the southern side of Uripok traffic point in Imphal. The militants were identified as Seram Hemango, (62), and Irengbam Sandhyarani Devi alias Lalma (43). SFs recovered six extortion notes and two mobile handsets from the duo.

Meanwhile, locals of Heikrak Mapal of Imphal East District caught hold of one militant belonging to the Military Defence Force Faction of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF) later identified as Phijam Khamba, (32) and handed the militant over to the Police, reports Sangai Express.

SFs on September 18 arrested one militant belonging to the Vice-Chairman Faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC) near Law College in Imphal city, reports Kangla online. The militant was later identified as Aribam Dharmakesh Sharma alias Kalachand (39). One mobile handset and a Bajaj Pulsar bike along with RC book was seized from his possession.

SFs arrested a militant of the Zomi Reunification Army (ZRA) identified as Luntun Hao alias Haopa (37) at Leilon Khunou village in Senapati District.

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CRPF trooper killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh:

Daily Bhaskar reports that Shivnath Mandal, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, was killed in a surprising attack by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on a 60-member CRPF contingent in Bijapur District on September 18. According to the Police headquarters in Raipur, the Maoists could have inflicted more casualties, but the CRPF men retaliated and forced the guerrillas to retreat for cover in the dense jungle.
 
Maoists kill one Policeman in Chhattisgarh:

IANS reports that a Chhattisgarh Armed Force Constable, P. C. Khalko, was killed when the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at a Police camp at Pamalwaya in Bijapur District on September 16. “Maoists carried out a flash attack at the Police camp Friday early hours. Khalko, who was on duty just outside the camp, received bullet injuries and died on the spot,” officials at the Police headquarters said. The officials added that the troopers retaliated from inside the camp but the Maoists managed to escape along with Khalko’s AK-47 rifle.

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NC worker shot at and killed in Jammu and Kashmir:

Unidentified assailants shot at and inured a National Conference (NC) worker, Ghulam Nabi Khan, near Parimpora in Srinagar in the evening of September 15, reports Daily Excelsior.

Meanwhile, expressing satisfaction over the peaceful summer in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on September 16 said a process of broad-based consultation has been initiated to find honourable settlement. "We have initiated a process of broad-based consultation to find a way forward in Jammu and Kashmir. We need to give the processes of dialogue and democracy a chance to secure a just and honourable settlement that meets the aspirations of all sections of the people," he said. Conceding that "there is no room for complacency on the security front in the State" he noted that attempts of infiltration and induction of new cadre were "foiled through smooth and coordinated functioning of all security agencies". "There are reports of cross-border camps for terrorists being reactivated and attempts to induct fresh batches of militants into the country. We need to ensure such attempts are foiled through smooth and coordinated functioning of all security agencies in the state," he added, according to Times of India.

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Four persons injured in grenade blast in Manipur:

The Telegraph reports that four persons, including two minor girls, were injured when a grenade believed to be hurled by suspected militants exploded on the roof of the residence of Hazi Abdul Gani (77), a retired assistant teacher, in Kiyamgei Muslim Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District on September 11.The victims were identified as Tashmila Shahni (14) and Shaliya (11) and Mohammad Abdul Wahad (32) and Mohammad Abdul Satar (20), adds Kanglaonline.

Meanwhile, some unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Shekharjit, director of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) located at Singjamei Chingamakha on September 12. However, the grenade failed to explode and it was later recovered.

Separately, the Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee (SHDDC) submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh objecting the “Committee on Re-Organization of Administrative and Police District Boundaries” besides implicating political ramification between communities on September 12.
 
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