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Melbourne night club shooting: 1 killed, 3 injured
One person was killed and three others were injured after a gunman fired at a group of people outside a night club in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday.The deceased has been identified as Aaron Khalid Osmani, a security guard at the night club, reported Sunday Morning Herald.The injured were admitted to a hospital and are undergoing treatment."I just saw a car rolling up and then we heard the sound of 'pow, pow, pow, pow' - four times they shot," said Sandra, a 19-year-old eye-witness. "People were all lining up to get inside the club and suddenly they started screaming and yelling, 'Oh my god, oh my god'. When the car left, it ran into the people on the ground. It was horrific, it was so horrible. I couldn't sleep," she told Sunday Morning Herald.According to the police, the car which was used in the shooting was later found burnt.No information regarding the perpetrator has been released yet.
Two critical in Australia shooting outside nightclub
Two people are fighting for their lives after a shooting outside a Melbourne nightclub, police said Sunday, amid a spate of gun violence in Australia's second-largest city. Police said four men were taken to hospital -- two in a critical condition -- after "multiple people were shot" outside the venue in the trendy inner-city suburb of Prahran early Sunday morning. Three of the men were aged between 29 and 50, with the age of the fourth yet to be determined, police said. A police spokeswoman told AFP the shooting was not believed to be linked to terrorism. Investigators were probing links to motorcycle gangs, The Age newspaper in Melbourne reported. Police were expected to provide updates later Sunday. The latest incident came after a spate of shootings in Melbourne in March that left five people dead in four separate incidents. Two of the incidents were believed to be gang-related. Mass shootings are rare in Australia, which has strict firearms laws introduced in 1996 after 35 people
IS claims responsibility for attack in Pakistan's Quetta
The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack at a vegetable and fruit market in Pakistan's city of Quetta.
Countrymen have forgotten those killed in Jallianwala Bagh massacre: Sirsa
There is no one in the national capital to remember those killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, said Manjinder Singh Sirsa, chief of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, ruing over the lack of initiative in the city to mark 100 years of the incident on Saturday. Hundreds of people were killed at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar during the Baisakhi festival on April 13, 1919, when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of General Reginald Dyer opened fire at a crowd holding a pro-independence demonstration. "Our countrymen have forgotten the thousands of martyrs who died in the massacre. It is with great sadness that I say this -- while the commemoration is happening at India Gate where the names of the martyrs of the World War are etched, but unfortunately, in the capital city of this country, there is no one to remember those that died in the massacre," Sirsa said. "We have never forgotten the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh and we will not let anyone forget them," ..
14 hurt in Mayapuri protest against MCD sealing drive
Thousands of factory owners, scrap dealers and employees of these establishments in Mayapuri Industrial area in west Delhi turned violent on Saturday during the sealing drive by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).
New attacks as spring offensive begins in Afghanistan
A fresh round of violence gripped Afghanistan on Saturday and explosions shattered weeks of relative calm in the capital Kabul, one day after the Taliban launched their annual spring offensive. The bloodshed comes as the US pushes for a peace settlement with the Taliban, and ahead of a new round of talks expected to take place in Qatar later this month. In one assault, Taliban attackers were reported around the edges of the northern city of Kunduz, which the militants briefly captured in 2015. Naeem Mangal, head of the Kunduz regional hospital, told AFP at least eight people were killed and 62 wounded. The Taliban takeover of Kunduz in 2015 shocked observers, and marked the first time since their ouster in 2001 that they had been able to conquer a major city. Late Saturday in Kabul, a central police station came under attack in the first major incident of its kind in several weeks. Ministry of the Interior spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said at least one person was killed and six others ...
Taliban offensive kills 6 in Kunduz, more than 50 injured
An offensive launched by the Taliban in Afghanistan's northern city of Kunduz on Saturday killed six people and injured more than 50 others.Quoting Mohammad Yusouf Ayubi, the head of the provincial council in Kunduz, Al Jazeera reported the Taliban fighters attacked the city from multiple directions in the small hours on Saturday.On the same day, the Taliban claimed responsibility for an attack on a district headquarters in the eastern Nangarhar province late on Friday.Two Afghan troops were reportedly killed in the incident, along with 27 Taliban fighters, according to Attahullah Khogyani, the governor's spokesman.The offensive in Kunduz came hours after the group announced the start of Operation Fath or the so-called annual spring offensive.Tolo News confirmed that the attack was launched on the outskirts of Kunduz city at 2 a.m. on Saturday, after quoting Enamuddin Rahmani, Kunduz police spokesperson.However, some families were displaced as the sound of gunfire and explosions ...
Akalis, Cong in war of words over Rahul Gandhi's visit to Golden Temple
The Congress and opposition SAD on Saturday engaged in a bitter war of words over Rahul Gandhi's visit to the Golden Temple, with the latter demanding an apology from the ruling party's president for Operation Blue Star and the former accusing the Akalis of playing "shallow" politics. Gandhi, accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, visited the Golden Temple on late on Friday night, soon after his arrival in Amritsar to mark the centenary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal held the Congress responsible for the "attack" on the Sikh shrine, also known as Harmandir Sahib. The Indian Army had carried out Operation Blue Star in June 1984 to flush out militants hiding in the Golden Temple complex. "Rahul Gandhi's visit is just to gain political mileage. He should have tendered an apology for Operation Blue Star in 1984," she said in Bathinda, adding, "Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh should have asked .
Sealing drive: 13 cops hurt in clashes with traders
Tense situation prevailed in the Mayapuri Industrial area of the national capital following clashes between local traders and the security personnel during a sealing drive on Saturday.
London police fire shots after vehicle rams Ukraine embassy car
Police opened fire outside Ukraine's embassy in London on Saturday after a vehicle rammed into the ambassador's parked car and then drove at officers called to the scene. No diplomatic staff were injured in the incident and nor was the suspect, a man in his 40s, but he was taken to hospital as a precaution after being arrested, police said. The incident, which began at around 08:30 am (0730GMT) and took place in the exclusive Holland Park area, is not being treated as terrorism. "The official vehicle of the ambassador of Ukraine to the UK was deliberately rammed as it sat parked in front of the embassy of Ukraine's building," a statement from the embassy said. It said police were called and quickly blocked the suspect vehicle, but the driver hit the ambassador's car again. "No one of the embassy staff were injured," the embassy said. London's Metropolitan Police confirmed they were called to reports of a car hitting a number of parked cars near the Ukrainian embassy. "On arrival at ...
Algeria activists fear tougher police tactics after Friday clashes
Algerian civil society groups voiced concern Saturday about toughening police tactics, a day after officers in riot gear clashed with protesters, and reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful pro-democracy rallies. Friday's initially peaceful rally in central Algiers deteriorated into the worst street violence seen so far since marches began in mid-February demanding an end to the 20-year-rule of president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who finally resigned on April 2, and his regime. Police used tear gas and water cannon and scuffled with demonstrators, who in turn hurled stones and bottles, set alight at least one police car and turned large dumpsters into barricades. Injuries were reported on both sides, and activists raised fears that the standoff has entered a new phase. "Friday's mobilisation was different because of the scale of the repression," according to Said Salhi, vice president of the Algerian League for the Defence of Human Rights. Demonstrators have vowed to push on with rallies .
Sudan military ruler vows to 'uproot' former regime
Sudan's new military ruler vowed Saturday to "uproot" the regime of ousted president Omar al-Bashir and its symbols, in a televised address to the nation. "I announce the restructuring of state institutions according to the law and pledge to fight corruption and uproot the regime and its symbols," General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said, a day after he was sworn in to head Sudan's new ruling military council. Burhan said those involved in the killing of protesters would face justice and announced the immediate lifting of a night-time curfew. He also ordered the release of protesters jailed by special emergency courts.
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly suicide attack in Pak's Quetta
The Islamic State Saturday claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed 21 people and wounded more than 50 others in Quetta, the provincial capital of Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. A suicide bomber blew himself in the Hazarganj fruits and vegetable market in Quetta on Friday morning, in an attack believed to be targeting the minority Hazara Shia community. The ISIS on Saturday released a photograph of the suicide attacker along with his name and said the attack targeted Shia Muslims, according to the Site Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist activities. "The Islamic State's Khorasan Province (ISKP) claimed killing and wounding 70 Hazara Shias and Pakistani soldiers in a suicide bombing in Quetta," it said. The Pakistani officials have repeatedly denied presence of the ISIS in the country, but the Middle Eastern terror group has claimed a number of attacks in the past. On Friday, a faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for ..
EC seizes Rs 552.23 crore unaccounted cash, jewellery in TN
Unaccounted cash, gold and other valuable items worth Rs 552.23 crore have been seized in Tamil Nadu since the Model Code of Conduct came into effect on March 10, the Election Commission said Saturday. Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo said Rs 129.51 crore in cash has been recovered till Friday. Gold and silver ornaments, besides liquor, laptops and clothes worth Rs 422.72 crore were seized since the code of conduct came into effect, he told reporters here. On preparations for the April 18 Lok Sabha elections, he said 5,874 zonal teams have been formed to take up poll related work. He said 7,225 poll booths have been identified "vulnerable" in the State and steps are being taken to monitor them using surveillance cameras. Central armed forces and micro observers will also maintain vigil at these booths, he said.
Amarinder, Harsimrat trade barbs on Jallianwala, 1984 riots
On a day when the nation was commemorating the 100th anniversary of the massacre of hundreds of innocent Indians by the British forces at the Jallianwala Bagh, Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal was locked in a bitter Twitter exchange with Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
Officials injured in 'stone pelting' over sealing drive in Mayapuri; Kejriwal says locals beaten up
Officials conducting a sealing drive in Delhi's Mayapuri area Saturday sustained injuries when stones were pelted at them even as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed that it was Delhi Police which beat up locals in the area and called it "extremely shameful" action. Around 15 officials sustained injuries in the incident and had to be taken to a hospital, police said. A team consisting of members of the SDMC and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and police and paramilitary personnel had gone to effect the sealing drive in the area when the incident took place, senior officials said. "On Saturday morning, a team of local bodies, police and para military, had gone to the Mayapuri area to seal tyre factories. The locals started pelting stones at them following which, 12-15 officials suffered minor injuries and were sent to the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital," a senior police official said. Kejriwal took to Twitter to share a video purportedly showing police officials pelting stones .
Delhi Police bust gang of ATM robbers, arrest one
Delhi Police on Saturday claimed to have busted a gang of automated teller machine (ATM) robbers."We have arrested a member of the gang, which was active in the national capital region," said police.The arrested person has been identified as Sohrab, a resident of Nuh district in Haryana.Police said that Sohrab, who was arrested on Friday, along with his associates Shahid, Alijaan, Nambardar, Azruddin, and Aiyyum used to break ATMs with the help of a gas cutter and take out the cash.They once used a Scorpio car and a thick rope to drag an entire ATM."Within two months, his gang looted several ATMs in parts of Sonipat, Badli, Kalanaur, and Charkhi Dadri. They also looted cash from ATMs in Dwarka's Sector 28, Fatehpur Beri and Nazafgarh areas," said police.Police recovered Rs 2.5 lakh, one gas cylinder, one gas cutter with a sheet cutting nozzle, two plastic gas pipes, and one wide long belt.
Minority group stages protest following Hazarganji blast
Members of the Hazara community on Saturday demonstrated a sit-in protest demanding better security measures for their people following the massive blast in Hazarganji market area, a day before.The minority community has been staging the protest at Western Bypass of Quetta for last 23 hours urging the government to implement an effective security plan and ensure the protection of the Hazara community, The News International reported."Once again our people were the target and once again we will have to bury our dear ones," Qadir Nayil, a Hazara community leader was quoted, as saying."We demand more security from the government and all those involved in today's act of terrorism should be found and punished," he added.At least 20 people were reportedly killed and over 48 others injured in a suicide blast believed to be targeting members of the minority Shia Hazara community in Quetta's Hazarganji market on Friday morning.The attack claimed the lives of nine Hazara and one Frontier Corps .
Capt Amarinder slams Harsimrat for seeking Rahul's apology for Operation Blue Star
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday hit out at Union Minister and SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal for asking him to seek an apology from Congress president Rahul Gandhi for the Operation Blue Star.In response to a tweet by Badal, Singh asked her if her husband (Sukhbir Singh Badal) ever apologised for his grandfather Sardar Sunder Singh Majithia's lavish dinner to Gen Dyer on the day of Jallianwala Bagh massacre."Did you, your husband @officeofssbadal or his father, Prakash Singh Badal, ever apologise for your great grandfather, Sardar Sunder Singh Majithia's lavish dinner to Gen Dyer on the day of Jallianwala Bagh massacre? He was later knighted in 1926 for his loyalty and his deeds," Singh wrote on his Twitter handle.A Tweeter war broke out between the two leaders from Punjab when Harsimrat asked Singh to seek Rahul's apology for the Operation Blue Star."Punjab CM Capt Amarinder took Rahul Gandhi to Sri Akal Takht Sahib but lacked courage to ask him admit the ..
Two militants who killed woman SPO shot dead in J&K (2nd Lead)
Two Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) militants, who had killed a woman special police officer (SPO) last month, were shot dead in a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday, police said.