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Elderly Buddhist couple shot dead in Thailand's restive south
A Buddhist couple were gunned down in a drive-by shooting on Saturday morning by suspected militants, police said, the latest bout of violence in Thailand's Muslim-majority restive south. Thailand's three southernmost provinces have since 2004 been plagued by conflict between ethnic Malay Muslim rebels agitating for greater autonomy and the Buddhist-majority Thai state, which annexed the region about a century ago. Around 7,000 people have been killed in the violence, mostly civilians from both the Muslim and Buddhist communities. The latest incident came in Narathiwat province's Ra-ngae district, the site of previous skirmishes and bombings as rebels and security forces wrestle for control of the area. Paisal Jungsakul, 65, and his wife Sumol, 58 -- who ran a small restaurant -- were returning home from the market by motorcycle when they were shot dead on a remote road, said a police commander. "Police suspect the killing was the work of a group of militants who operate in that ...
Two officers, three jawans shot dead by Naxals in Jharkhand: DIG K Dwivedi
Two officers and three jawans were shot dead by Naxals in Jharkhand's Saraikela district, K Dwivedi, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), said on Friday.The incident allegedly took place when the policemen were patrolling a local market in Saraikela district yesterday.Speaking to ANI, DIG Dwivedi said: "We have inspected the spot. Prima facie it appears that Naxals ambushed and attacked them. Jawans had retaliated and Naxals were reportedly injured. A search operation is on."Three INSAS rifles and two pistols were also looted from the security forces during the attack."Efforts will be made so that such incidents do not occur again," the DIG said.Condemning the loss of lives, Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das sought a detailed report from DGP Jharkhand on the incident, yesterday.Director General of Police (DGP) and CRPF Inspector General (IG) will visit the spot today.He further said that the state government will give a befitting reply to Naxals, adding that the "martyrdom of
Terror alert in Ayodhya following intelligence inputs
Amid VIP movements, Ayodhya has been put on high alert soon after intelligence inputs indicated a possible terror attack in the city."We have put more force into action. The force has been alerted. Also, intelligence officials in the civil dress have come here. They are checking all hotels, restaurants and railway stations. The police force is vigilant and keeping a track of all the movements," Anil Kumar Sisodia, Superintendent of Police City, told ANI.This comes ahead of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's visit to Ayodhya on Sunday along with his party MPs.According to reports, the security has also been heightened keeping in mind the hearing on 2005 Ram Janmabhoomi attack on June 18.
CRPF jawan injured in Saraikella Naxal blast dies, officers pay tribute
Constable Sunil Kalita of 209 CoBRA battalion of CRPF, who sustained injuries in an IED blast on May 28 during anti-naxal operations in Jharkhand's Saraikela succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.Kalita, who was first admitted to a hospital in Ranchi, was airlifted to Delhi and admitted to Trauma Centre AIIMS on June 4, where he breathed his last.Security personnel and officers paid floral tribute to the CRPF security personnel at Guwahati airport.Eleven police personnel were injured in an IED blast triggered on May 28 in Kuchai area of Saraikella.The incident occurred when the troops of 209 CoBRA battalion of CRPF, and Jharkhand police were out on special joint operations. Among the injured, 8 personnel were of CoBRA while 3 of Jharkhand Police.All the injured were airlifted to Ranchi and admitted to a hospital for treatment.
Kerala-TN IS module case: NIA arrests another sympathizer
The NIA on Friday arrested an Islamic State sympathizer from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu in its ongoing probe against Kerala-Tamil Nadu module, the agency said.
NIA arrest one in ISIS Kerala,Tamil Nadu Module case.
NIA has arrested a 38-year-old man here on Friday in connection with ISIS Kerala-Tamil Nadu module case. The accused Shiekh Hidayathullah is involved in pro-ISIS activities.According to NIA, scrutiny of the documents from his house has revealed that he has also remained associated with proscribed terrorist organization Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).NIA on May 30 registered case against six accused persons for propagating the ideology of ISIS/ Daish on social media with the intention of recruiting vulnerable youth into its cadre for carrying out terrorist attacks in South India especially in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.It was also learnt that some of the accused persons and their associates were in touch with Zahran Hashim and his associates, over social media, with the intention of furthering the objectives of ISIS in India.On June 12, NIA had conducted searches in this case at seven locations in Coimbatore City, Tamil Nadu and incriminating material including books and documents
SCO members for concerted effort against cross-border terror
The SCO on Friday called for closer coordination among the international community over terrorism's cross-border threat and sought comprehensive measures to intensify efforts against terrorism and its ideology and to eliminate the factors that promote it.
Five policemen killed in Maoist ambush in Jharkhand
Five police personnel were killed in an ambush by Maoists Friday while they were patrolling the area here, officials said. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer Avinash Kumar, the five police personnel -- two assistant sub-inspectors and three constables -- came under attack while patrolling the Tiruldih police station area of the district along the Jharkhand-Bengal border. Additional Director General of Police Murari Lal Meena said the Maoists gheraoed the policemen and shot them dead. Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das condemned the attack, saying "their martyrdom will not go in vain". The entire state is with the bereaved families, he said. Das said the incident would not affect the morale of the security personnel and the government would continue to take action against the Maoists.
Rajnath meets top Army Commanders, lauds 'exceptional professionalism' of force
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met the top Army Commanders along with Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and Vice Chief Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu here on Friday.All the General Officer Commanding in Chiefs (GOC-in-C) of the seven Army Commands were present during the meeting.This is in line with a series of meetings he has presided over after taking over as the Defence Minister.Singh complimented the Indian Army for ensuring the highest level of professionalism, continuous readiness against external and internal challenges and their role in nation building, a defence ministry release said."It is a matter of great pride that Indian Army is ready for the full spectrum of challenges and it will be ensured that their capabilities keep getting continuously enhanced," Singh was quoted as saying.Emphasising on the jointmanship of the Indian Armed Forces, the minister said that it will be a key area and due endeavours towards the same will be ensured."Ministry of Defence will remain fully ...
Five policemen killed in Maoist attack in Jharkhand
Five policemen were killed in a Maoist attack at Jharkhand's Saraikela district on Friday, police said.
India and Kyrgyzstan ink 15 agreements
With an aim to strengthen bilateral ties, India and Kyrgyzstan on Friday signed 15 agreements in a number of key areas, including defence, trade and investment and health.The signing of the agreements and exchange of documents took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov.The agreements are mentioned as follows:1. Joint declaration between India and the Kyrgyz Republic on strategic partnership.2. Road map on trade and economic cooperation between the Republic of India and the Kyrgyz Republic for the five-year period (2019-2024).3. Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the Kyrgyz Republic.4. Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation between National Security Council Secretariat of India and Office of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic.5. Protocol to amend Article 26 of India-Kyrgyzstan Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).6. Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of health.7. MoU ..
Assam CM discusses state's issues with Shah, Rajnath
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed various issues of his state with them.
Def Minister reviews working of DRDO, asks it to focus on flagship programmes
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday visited the headquarters of Defence Research and Development Organisation here and reviewed its work in fulfilling requirement of the armed forces. Officials said Singh appreciated the commitment and dedication of DRDO scientists and directed them to focus on flagship programmes of national importance. The defence minister also released a publication titled 'Roadmap of DRDO', which encapsulated its target for the next ten years. Singh was given a detailed presentation by DRDO Chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy and other senior scientists on various projects being implemented by the organisation, officials said. "The presentation covered recent achievements, details of major ongoing projects and the roadmap of DRDO," the defence ministry said. It said Singh was apprised about the DRDO-developed cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technologies and systems accepted by the armed forces and those under development. "The defence minister appreciated the commitment
Defence Minister meets top Army brass; reviews situation along Pak, China borders
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a meeting with top brass of the Army and reviewed the overall security challenges facing the country including situation along borders with Pakistan and China, official sources said. The meeting was attended by Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat, Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu and all the General Officer Commanding-in-Chiefs (GOC-in-C). The security challenges along borders with Pakistan and China were discussed at the meeting, sources said. According to a defence ministry statement, Singh said, "It is matter of great pride that Indian Army is ready for full spectrum of challenges and it will be ensured that their capabilities keep getting continuously enhanced." "Jointmanship of the Indian armed forces will be a key area and due endeavours towards the same will be ensured," he added. Singh said defence ministry will remain fully committed to speedily enhance the capabilities of the armed forces, adding ensuring high .
Mahatma Gandhi 'real source of inspiration' for Palestinians: Senior leader
Mahatma Gandhi is a "real source of inspiration" for the Palestinians whose message "will continue to inspire millions" of people across the world, a senior Palestinian leader said here on Friday. At a cycling event organised as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th birth anniversary of India's Father of the Nation, Jehad Abu Al-Asal, Governor of the historic city of Jericho, underlined the deep-rooted relations between India and Palestine and expressed "deep appreciation" for the Indian government and people for their "unwavering support" in various fields. Emphasising on Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent approach in India's freedom struggle, Abu Al-Asal said, "Gandhi was and will be the real source of inspiration for Palestinians and all peace lovers of the world." "Gandhi called for equality, liberty, freedom and dignity of all mankind. His legacy is the eternal message that will continue to inspire millions of people across the world," he said. The Representative Office of India ..
Army shifting two new formations to Shimla in replacement of Training Command
Amid protests from the Congress and locals over shifting of the Army Training Command from Shimla, senior sources in the force said two new formations would be deployed there and the number of troops posted there may be higher than ever before.The Army, as part of its reorganisation plans, is shifting the Training Command to Meerut because of its proximity to the national capital and better coordination."By December this year, the Army Training Command is planned to be shifted to Meerut. The Training Command in Shimla would be replaced by an Infantry Division Headquarters and the Punjab and Himachal Pradesh Area Headquarters," Army sources told ANI.The sources said the number of troops in these formations is likely to be higher than before and combat oriented troops would be present in the city," they said.Maintaining that Shimla would continue to maintain its military outlook, the sources said the Punjab and Himachal Pradesh Area Headquarters being shifted from Ambala to Shimla would
UN envoy meets Hamas leaders in Gaza
UN Envoy to the Middle East Nicolai Mladinov met Islamic Hamas movement's leaders in Gaza on Friday to help defuse growing tension with Israel, the media reported.
10 arrested for illegal trade in liquor in Bihar
Ten persons were arrested Friday by Bihar police in connection with alleged illicit liquor trade in that state observing prohibition, police said. According to sources in the Nagar police station, a police team from Muzzafarpur came to Deoghar and with the help of town police raided a hotel and arrested the 10 persons. All of them were taken to Muzzafarpur, they said. There was no other recovery, barring some money, they said. Sale and consumptiomn of Liquor is banned in the neighbouring state of Bihar.
Key jihadist among five Easter Sunday bombing suspects repatriated from Saudi Arabia
A prominent member of a banned Sri Lankan terror outfit involved in the Easter Sunday bombings was among the five suspects repatriated from Saudi Arabia, police said on Friday as they questioned them for their alleged links to the carnage. Police spokesperson Ruwan Gunasekera said that Mohamed Milhan was a key associate of Zahran Hashim, a leader of the banned National Thawheed Jamath (NTJ) who killed himself in the blast at the posh Shangri La Hotel here. Milhan, who was also listed as a terror suspect in the Intelligence warnings issued before the Easter Sunday terror attacks, is also wanted since November for the killing of two police constables in the eastern Kathankudy area where Hashim had his base. Four others also wanted in connection with the Easter bombings that killed 258 people and injured 500 others were arrested in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. "A team of Criminal Investigations Department officers brought the suspects back to Sri Lanka this morning," Gunasekera said. The ...
Rajnath instructs DRDO to focus on projects of national importance
Upon arriving at the DRDO Bhawan, the Defence Minister paid floral tributes to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's statue here. Thereafter, he was given detailed a presentation by DRDO Chief G Satheesh Reddy and senior scientists."The presentation covered recent achievements, details of major ongoing projects and the roadmap of DRDO. The Raksha Mantri was apprised about the DRDO developed cutting-edge, state of the art technologies and systems accepted by the armed forces and those under development," Defence Ministry officials said.Singh appreciated the commitment and dedication of scientists and directed the research agency to focus its energies on flagship programmes of national importance. He appreciated the DRDO's initiatives to promote academia and industry and desired for such interaction to be enhanced further to create a greater scientific temper and production base, which would be a driving force for accelerated research and defence manufacturing.The Defence Minister also released the ...