Page 4 - Cross Border Terrorism

Collective efforts can eliminate cross-border narco-terrorism in J-K: Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed confidence that collective efforts will eliminate narco-terrorism unleashed by "the neighbouring country" in the Union Territory. Sinha was addressing a gathering before flagging off a marathon here to mark the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mann Ki Baat" radio broadcast. The Lt Governor also hosted a special programme to celebrate the programme at the Raj Bhawan here, terming it as a "historic moment" as hundreds of eminent personalities came together to listen to Modi's "wisdom and vision that is guiding India's developmental journey". The marathon, organised by the Hindustan Scouts and Guides and the Dogra Kranti Dal, is one of 100 marathons scheduled throughout the day across the Union Territory to celebrate Modi's monthly radio broadcast. "The 100 marathons across the Union Territory will also raise awareness and strengthen action and cooperation against drug abuse and trafficking," Sinha told the

India today can meet its national security challenges: EAM Jaishankar

Forces who indulge in cross-border terrorism against India for decades now know this is a "different India" which will give them a reply, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, stressing that today the country can meet its national security challenges posed by China and Pakistan. Addressing the Indian community in Uganda on Wednesday, Jaishankar spoke about the transformation of the country into a new India. Speaking about the challenges India faces on its borders, Jaishankar said: "Today, people see a different India that is willing to stand up and India which will meet its national security challenges whether it is Uri or whether it is Balakot." He was referring to the 2016 Uri attack by Jaish-e-Mohammed insurgents from Pakistan against an Indian Army brigade headquarters and the 2019 Balakot airstrike conducted by Indian warplanes in Balakot, Pakistan against a terrorist training camp. "Today, the forces which indulged in cross-border terrorism against India for decade

India seeks global condemnation of Pak's delivery of weapons to terrorists

"The international community should condemn such behaviour and hold such states accountable for their misdeeds," Ruchira Kamboj said

Army launches search operation along LoC in J-K after suspicious movements

The Army on Sunday launched a search operation after a suspicious movement was observed in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC)

HRCP raises concerns over disappearances, curbs on press in Balochistan

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has sounded alarm over growing public frustration pertaining to enforced disappearances, economic exclusion, curbs on press freedom

Cross-border infiltration attempt foiled along LoC in J-K's Poonch

Army troops on Sunday engaged a group of terrorists in a gunfight after they made an attempt to sneak into this side from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. The infiltration attempt was foiled in Shahpur sector when army troops guarding the LoC picked up movement of terrorists and challenged them in the early hours of the day, the officials said. They said an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides which continued for quite some time. The whole area has been cordoned off and a massive search operation is on, the officials said.

Pak government exploring legal options to declare PTI a banned outfit

Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has hinted that legal proceedings could be initiated to declare Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) a banned outfit, state media reported

100 mins,12 blasts, 257 dead: Mumbai's first taste of terror, 30 years on

Till March 1993, Mumbai (Bombay) was one big 24x365 party destination, a city that never slept and where all seemed obsessed with minting money

Gangster-terrorist case: Khalistani terrorist among six arrested by NIA

NIA has arrested six persons, including a close associate of Canada-based designated terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla, in connection with the Gangster-terrorist case

Pak has been isolated, Nadda on terrorism at party's executive meet

BJP National President JP Nadda on Friday said "Pakistan has been isolated" and the world has understood where terrorism is emanating from

Terror plot busted in Delhi ahead of R-Day, police hunt for 4 more suspects

Ahead of Republic Day, Delhi Police is hunting for four other terror suspects, besides the two who were arrested last week from the Jahangirpuri area in the national capital, sources said on Tuesday

Effects of cross-border terrorism can't be contained within a region: EAM

In an apparent reference to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday asserted that the effects of cross-border terrorism cannot be contained within a region, especially so when they are deeply connected to narcotics and illegal weapons trade and other forms of international crimes. Addressing a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg here, Jaishankar said they had an open and productive discussion on a range of regional and global situations and by and large, the approaches of both the nations are similar, "though obviously we are located in different regions and we have our particular compulsions". He said they spoke at some length on the threats to international peace and security that are posed by terrorism, including its cross-border practices, by violent extremism, radicalisation and fundamentalism. The effects of terrorism, Jaishankar said, cannot be contained within a region, especially so when they are "deeply connected t

States have equal responsibility with BSF to check cross-border crime: Shah

The Union Home Minister further claimed that the Centre is taking the matter of internal security quite seriously and on this point, he stressed on a smooth coordination between Union and state govts

India-Central Asia meet of NSAs calls for action to deal with terrorism

The NSAs of India and Central Asian countries on Tuesday called for collective action to combat challenges like terror financing, radicalisation and use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism, while asserting that Afghanistan must not become a safe haven for terrorist activities. The meeting hosted by NSA Ajit Doval also emphasised the need for respecting Afghanistan's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and urged non-interference in its internal affairs. A joint communique said the officials agreed that the expansion of terrorist propaganda, recruitment and fund-raising efforts have serious security implications for the region, and therefore, a collective and coordinated response is essential. "The misuse of new and emerging technologies, arms and drugs trafficking, using terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism, abuse of cyber space to spread disinformation and unmanned aerial systems present new challenges in counterterrorism efforts and call for collective

Transnational, cross-border terrorism gravest threat before world: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for urgent and resolute intervention by the international community against transnational and cross-border terrorism

Cross border propagation of terrorist ideologies cannot be termed problem

Emphasising that terrorism is the biggest violator of human rights, Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said cross-border propagation of terrorist ideologies through online radicalisation cannot be considered as "political problem". Addressing the concluding session of the 90th Interpol General Assembly, he said all countries must come together to have a common definition of terrorism and terrorists. "We cannot fight terrorists and terrorism globally unless there is a common definition of both. Commitment to fight terrorism and differentiating good or bad terrorism or classifying terror attacks as big or small cannot go together," he said. Shah said there must be a consensus on the cross-border propagation of terrorist ideologies through online radicalisation. "We cannot consider this to be a political problem. We must all be committed to ensuring that an effective fight against terrorism should be long-term, comprehensive and sustainable," he said. Interpol is the best platform to

Army foils infiltration bid in J-K's Rajouri, 2 suspected terrorists killed

Army has foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said on Tuesday. There was movement of suspected infiltrators in Naushera sector on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. A search operation in the area is underway and further details are awaited, he said. According to officials, a group of suspected terrorists tried to sneak into Pukharni village of Laam in Naushera under the cover of darkness from across the border. One of the terrorists stepped over a landmine causing an explosion around 10 pm on Monday, they said, adding the alert Army troops who were observing the movement of the terrorists laid a cordon and started a search of the area on Tuesday morning. It is not immediately known whether any terrorist was injured or killed in the explosion, officials said. The latest infiltration bid in the Naushera sector comes close on the heels of the arrest of a highl

There cannot be 'double standards' on religiophobia, says India at UN

India's representative to the UN Ambassador Tirumurti said that India is the greatest victim of terrorism. "It is underlying strength that has withstood radicalisation over time'', he said

India, Central Asian countries call for achieving 'world free of terror'

India and five Central Asian countries asserted that providing support, using proxies for cross-border terrorism and terror financing go against the basic principles of humanity

Resolved to show 'zero tolerance' to terror: Army chief Naravane

The Indian Army is resolved to show "zero tolerance" to terrorism and is committed to extracting "dire costs" for it, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Wednesday