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Naga Women Marching for Justice and Peace from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar about a thousand internally displaced people, mostly women and children seeking refuge in Nagaland as the security forces are using violence against the people in New Delhi on Tuesday, 11 May 2010.

Naga Women Marching for Justice and Peace from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar about a thousand internally displaced people, mostly women and children seeking refuge in Nagaland as the security forces are using violence against the people in New Delhi on Tuesday, 11 May 2010.

Naga Women Marching for Justice and Peace from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar about a thousand internally displaced people, mostly women and children seeking refuge in Nagaland as the security forces are using violence against the people in New Delhi on Tuesday, 11 May 2010.

Naga Women Marching for Justice and Peace from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar about a thousand internally displaced people, mostly women and children seeking refuge in Nagaland as the security forces are using violence against the people in New Delhi on Tuesday, 11 May 2010.

Assam police personnel carry out river patrolling on the River Brahmaputra in Guwahati on Sunday,24 January 2010. Security forces have intensified patrolling to thwart any subversive activity by militant outfits, which have called for a "boycott" of the Republic Day celebrations. High alert was sounded across Assam ahead of the Republic Day to thwart subversive activities, even as security forces recovered explosives suspected to be meant for triggering blasts on January 26 from Guwahati and Jorhat. In another incident train passengers of the Arunachal Express had a narrow escape on Sunday as a powerful explosion ripped apart a stretch of the railway track some 30 minutes before the train was to pass that area in Assam, officials said. Two militants were also killed in separate shootouts in the state.

Assam police personnel carry out river patrolling on the River Brahmaputra in Guwahati on Sunday,24 January 2010. Security forces have intensified patrolling to thwart any subversive activity by militant outfits, which have called for a "boycott" of the Republic Day celebrations. High alert was sounded across Assam ahead of the Republic Day to thwart subversive activities, even as security forces recovered explosives suspected to be meant for triggering blasts on January 26 from Guwahati and Jorhat. In another incident train passengers of the Arunachal Express had a narrow escape on Sunday as a powerful explosion ripped apart a stretch of the railway track some 30 minutes before the train was to pass that area in Assam, officials said. Two militants were also killed in separate shootouts in the state.

Assam police personnel carry out river patrolling on the River Brahmaputra in Guwahati on Sunday,24 January 2010. Security forces have intensified patrolling to thwart any subversive activity by militant outfits, which have called for a "boycott" of the Republic Day celebrations. High alert was sounded across Assam ahead of the Republic Day to thwart subversive activities, even as security forces recovered explosives suspected to be meant for triggering blasts on January 26 from Guwahati and Jorhat. In another incident train passengers of the Arunachal Express had a narrow escape on Sunday as a powerful explosion ripped apart a stretch of the railway track some 30 minutes before the train was to pass that area in Assam, officials said. Two militants were also killed in separate shootouts in the state.

Assam police personnel carry out river patrolling on the River Brahmaputra in Guwahati on Sunday,24 January 2010. Security forces have intensified patrolling to thwart any subversive activity by militant outfits, which have called for a "boycott" of the Republic Day celebrations. High alert was sounded across Assam ahead of the Republic Day to thwart subversive activities, even as security forces recovered explosives suspected to be meant for triggering blasts on January 26 from Guwahati and Jorhat. In another incident train passengers of the Arunachal Express had a narrow escape on Sunday as a powerful explosion ripped apart a stretch of the railway track some 30 minutes before the train was to pass that area in Assam, officials said. Two militants were also killed in separate shootouts in the state.

Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI) activists shout slogan against Bengal Government as they called for a 12 hour state-wide shutdown in West Bengal to protest against rising prices of essential commodities in Kolkata on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. SUCI also demanding the withdrawal of the combined security forces of the central and the State governments, deployed to combat Maoists and the students of the Primary Teacher"s Training (PTT) institutes to get priority in getting jobs in the primary schools.

Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI) activists shout slogan against Bengal Government as they called for a 12 hour state-wide shutdown in West Bengal to protest against rising prices of essential commodities in Kolkata on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. SUCI also demanding the withdrawal of the combined security forces of the central and the State governments, deployed to combat Maoists and the students of the Primary Teacher"s Training (PTT) institutes to get priority in getting jobs in the primary schools.

A view of deserted street as Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI) called for a 12 hour state-wide shutdown in West Bengal to protest against rising prices of essential commodities in Kolkata on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. SUCI also demanding the withdrawal of the combined security forces of the central and the State governments, deployed to combat Maoists and the students of the Primary Teacher"s Training (PTT) institutes to get priority in getting jobs in the primary schools.

A Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI) activist is being arrested by Calcutta police as they called for a 12 hour state-wide shutdown in West Bengal to protest against rising prices of essential commodities in Kolkata on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. SUCI also demanding the withdrawal of the combined security forces of the central and the State governments, deployed to combat Maoists and the students of the Primary Teacher"s Training (PTT) institutes to get priority in getting jobs in the primary schools.

Manipuri girls hols banner during a protest against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 (AFSPA) in Mumbai on Saturday, 21 November 2009. Hunger striker Irom Sharmila has completed nine years of fasting .Popularly called the ‘Iron Lady,’ Irom has been fasting all these years, demanding the repeal of the black law Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). She started her fast November 2, 2000 the day when 10 civilians were killed by Indian security forces during an encounter with militants at Malom area in Imphal West district.

Manipuri girls hold banner during a protest against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 (AFSPA) in Mumbai on Saturday, 21 November 2009. Hunger striker Irom Sharmila has completed nine years of fasting .Popularly called the ‘Iron Lady,’ Irom has been fasting all these years, demanding the repeal of the black law Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). She started her fast November 2, 2000 the day when 10 civilians were killed by Indian security forces during an encounter with militants at Malom area in Imphal West district.

A Manipuri boy holds banner during a protest against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 (AFSPA) in Mumbai on Saturday, 21 November 2009. Hunger striker Irom Sharmila has completed nine years of fasting .Popularly called the ‘Iron Lady,’ Irom has been fasting all these years, demanding the repeal of the black law Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). She started her fast November 2, 2000 the day when 10 civilians were killed by Indian security forces during an encounter with militants at Malom area in Imphal West district.

A deserted flyover during 12-Hour bandh called by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to protest against alleged killing of its cadres and members of other militant groups by security forces in the state in Guwahati on Thursday, 25 June 2009. ULFA declares 12-Hour bandh statewide on Thursday (June 25) alleging that 28th battalion cadres Debojit Chetia and Durlabh Bora were killed in army custody and not in the encounter in Samoguri on Sunday. ULFA said the rebel duo was held by army on June 10 as they were proceeding towards Karbi Anglong. According to the statement, more than 17 NDFB rebels were killed in their custody and were published as encounter.

Security personnel checking vehicles during 12-Hour bandh called by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to protest against alleged killing of its cadres and members of other militant groups by security forces in the state in Guwahati on Thursday, 25 June 2009. ULFA declares 12-Hour bandh statewide on Thursday (June 25) alleging that 28th battalion cadres Debojit Chetia and Durlabh Bora were killed in army custody and not in the encounter in Samoguri on Sunday. ULFA said the rebel duo was held by army on June 10 as they were proceeding towards Karbi Anglong. According to the statement, more than 17 NDFB rebels were killed in their custody and were published as encounter.

Security personnel checking bag of a commuter during 12-Hour bandh called by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to protest against alleged killing of its cadres and members of other militant groups by security forces in the state in Guwahati on Thursday, 25 June 2009. ULFA declares 12-Hour bandh statewide on Thursday (June 25) alleging that 28th battalion cadres Debojit Chetia and Durlabh Bora were killed in army custody and not in the encounter in Samoguri on Sunday. ULFA said the rebel duo was held by army on June 10 as they were proceeding towards Karbi Anglong. According to the statement, more than 17 NDFB rebels were killed in their custody and were published as encounter.

Security personnel checking vehicles during 12-Hour bandh called by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to protest against alleged killing of its cadres and members of other militant groups by security forces in the state in Guwahati on Thursday, 25 June 2009. ULFA declares 12-Hour bandh statewide on Thursday (June 25) alleging that 28th battalion cadres Debojit Chetia and Durlabh Bora were killed in army custody and not in the encounter in Samoguri on Sunday. ULFA said the rebel duo was held by army on June 10 as they were proceeding towards Karbi Anglong. According to the statement, more than 17 NDFB rebels were killed in their custody and were published as encounter.

Security personnel keep vigil during 12-Hour bandh called by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to protest against alleged killing of its cadres and members of other militant groups by security forces in the state in Guwahati on Thursday, 25 June 2009. ULFA declares 12-Hour bandh statewide on Thursday (June 25) alleging that 28th battalion cadres Debojit Chetia and Durlabh Bora were killed in army custody and not in the encounter in Samoguri on Sunday. ULFA said the rebel duo was held by army on June 10 as they were proceeding towards Karbi Anglong. According to the statement, more than 17 NDFB rebels were killed in their custody and were published as encounter.

Foreigners return to their hometown after 12-Hour bandh called by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to protest against alleged killing of its cadres and members of other militant groups by security forces in the state in Guwahati on Thursday, 25 June 2009. ULFA declares 12-Hour bandh statewide on Thursday (June 25) alleging that 28th battalion cadres Debojit Chetia and Durlabh Bora were killed in army custody and not in the encounter in Samoguri on Sunday. ULFA said the rebel duo was held by army on June 10 as they were proceeding towards Karbi Anglong. According to the statement, more than 17 NDFB rebels were killed in their custody and were published as encounter.

A deserted flyover during 12-Hour bandh called by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to protest against alleged killing of its cadres and members of other militant groups by security forces in the state in Guwahati on Thursday, 25 June 2009. ULFA declares 12-Hour bandh statewide on Thursday (June 25) alleging that 28th battalion cadres Debojit Chetia and Durlabh Bora were killed in army custody and not in the encounter in Samoguri on Sunday. ULFA said the rebel duo was held by army on June 10 as they were proceeding towards Karbi Anglong. According to the statement, more than 17 NDFB rebels were killed in their custody and were published as encounter.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets security forces officers as Chief of Army General Deepak Kapoor, Naval Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta, Air Chief Marshal F.H. Major and Defence Minister A.K. Antony look on prior to the Combined Commanders Conference in New Delhi on Saturday, 01 November 2008.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets security forces officers as Chief of Army General Deepak Kapoor, Naval Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta, Air Chief Marshal F.H. Major and Defence Minister A.K. Antony prior to the Combined Commanders Conference in New Delhi on Saturday, 01 November 2008.