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Insurgents continue to target civilians in Manipur

Manipur, Sep 29 (ANI): On September 13, a bomb exploded inside a temporary workers' shed at Nagamapal killing at least 9 people. Around 12 others were seriously injured. The workers hailing from Assam were resting after dinner when the bomb went off, killing 5 of them on the spot. The security forces rushed to the blast site and took the injured to RIMS. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. In another incident on the same day, an IED exploded near the Khurai Chairenthongkhong waiting shed, injuring an Assam Rifles personnel and an auto rickshaw driver. The blast also damaged the roof of the waiting shed and the store room and walls of the Khurai popular high school. Sep 29, 2013
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2 Indians among 39 killed in mall attack in Kenya

Nairobi, Sep 22 (ANI): Two Indians, including an 8-year-old boy, were among 39 killed in a massive mall attack in Kenya's capital of Nairobi. A group of Islamic extremist gunmen started to throw grenades and fire assault rifles at customers randomly inside an upscale Nairobi shopping mall around Saturday noon. Sep 22, 2013
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Congress condemns Nairobi mall attack

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): Congress leader Meem Afzal on Sunday has condemned the massive mall attack in Kenya's capital of Nairobi where two Indians, including an 8-year-old boy, were among 39 killed. A group of Islamic extremist gunmen started to throw grenades and fire assault rifles at customers randomly inside an upscale Nairobi shopping mall around Saturday noon. Sep 22, 2013
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Police in Jharkhand recover huge cache of arms of Maoists

Jharkhand, Sep 21 (ANI): After a brief exchange of fire, the police in Jharkhand has managed to recover cache of arms including rifles, bullets, and essential belongings of the Maoists. Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aseem Vikrant Minj stated a gun battle with the rebels had taken place, prior to the recovery. The rebels, also known as Naxals, have fought for decades in a wide swathe of central and eastern India, including many resource-rich regions where tensions run high between poor farmers and industrial developers. Sep 21, 2013
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155 cadres of 4 militant outfits surrender in Manipur

Manipur, Sep 16 (ANI): After prolonged negotiations, four militant outfits in Manipur have joined the peace process by entering into a Suspension of Operation agreement with the government. A total of 155 cadres surrendered before Chief Minister O. Sep 16, 2013
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Normalcy returns in riot-hit Muzaffarnagar, authorities relax curfew

Muzaffarnagar, Sep 14 (ANI): Normalcy returned to violence-hit Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh as the district administration relaxed curfew for few hours at many places. People swarmed grocery shops and drove down the streets as authorities relaxed the curfew for four hours on Saturday. However, Rashtriya Lok Dal leader, Sanjay Singh Chauhan, said that the situation is still unstable even as life is gradually limping back to normal. Communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar district killed at least 38 people and had forced hundreds to flee their homes. Sep 14, 2013
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Manipur Bomb Blast: 8 Killed, 13 Injured; Police Suspect Local Militant Groups

At least eight people were killed and 13 others injured in a powerful blast that took place in the heart of Manipur state capital Imphal on Friday evening. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the blast at the time of filing this report but police suspect the involvement of local rebel groups in the attack. Sep 14, 2013