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1 JeM militant killed in Anantnag encounter
A Jaish-e-Mohammad militant was Saturday killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Verinag area of the south Kashmir district following specific information about the presence of militants there, the official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired on the security forces, who retaliated. In the exchange of fire, one JeM militant was killed, the official said, adding his identity was being ascertained. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of the gun-battle, he said.
Man lynched by anti-drug body members; scribe attacked during
One person, claimed to be a drug peddler, was allegedly beaten to death by members of an anti- drug trafficking body in Manipur's Imphal East district, following which a mob ransacked the organisation's office and the residence of its president, police said Saturday. A journalist was also assaulted when he, along with other scribes, went to cover the mob violence. Members of the Anti-Drug Joint Committee had picked up Mohammad Helim from his house on late Thursday night claiming that he was a drug peddler, police said. They allegedly assaulted him during 'interrogation' leading to his death, the police said. When the news of Helim's death spread, people of his locality rushed to Kairang area and ransacked the Committee's office and the residence of its president, Mohammad Ajimuddin, on Friday. Ajimuddin, however, managed to flee. Police had to lob tear gas shells to bring the situation under control. A group of journalists went to cover the violence and one of them, W ...
JeM militant killed in J&K gunfight
One Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) militant was killed on Saturday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said.
UP: 3 injured in clash between two communities
At least three people were injured in a clash between two groups of the same community at Chitoda village under Jansath Police Station in the district, police said Saturday. The trouble began when some people from the opposing groups confronted each other over a dispute on Friday, they said. The argument soon turned violent and both the sides fired shots at each other and pelted stones, they said. The injured-- Sahil, Shamshad and Murtaza were shifted to a local hospital and a case was registered, they added.
Prayagraj: One Sub Inspector injured during raid
One Sub Inspector of the Uttar Pradesh police got injured in a raid in Prayagraj's Jasra Bazar on Friday."Several robbery incidents had taken place under the jurisdiction of Bara police station. The police had received information that the miscreants involved in this are present near a shop in Jasra Bazar," said Jamunapur SP, Deependra Nath Chowdhary."When the police reached the spot, the miscreants saw them. The police chased them as they entered a house, where they were staying on rent. Later, the miscreants fired a shot and the women there started throwing bricks and stones at the police. A Sub Inspector has got injured in this incident. The miscreants later managed to run away from the spot," he added.The police have taken into custody owners of the house for interrogation.Further investigation is currently on.
Encounter between militants, security forces under way in J&K's Anantnag
An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir Saturday morning, a police official said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Verinag area of the south Kashmir district following specific information about the presence of militants there, the official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired on the security forces who retaliated. The exchange of fire was going on when last reports came in, the official said. Further details are awaited.
Search operation after gunfight in J&K
Security forces launched a search operation on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district following a gunfight with militants, police said.
ICC's statement to BCCI clarifies matter: Manu Sawhney on 'Balidan badge' row
ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney on Friday refused to comment further on the 'Balidan badge' row, stating that the cricket governing body's statement to BCCI 'clarifies the matter'.Sawhney's comments come after the ICC turned down BCCI's request to allow Indian wicket-keeper batsman, MS Dhoni, to continue wearing the army insignia on his wicket-keeping gloves."We have given the statement to BCCI and that clarifies the matter," Sawhney told ANI when asked about the ongoing controversy.While turning down BCCI's request to allow Dhoni to sport the 'Balidan badge', ICC had said in a statement, "The regulations for ICC events do not permit any individual message or logo to be displayed on any items of clothing or equipment. In addition to this, the logo also breaches the regulations in relation to what is permitted on wicketkeeper gloves."The ICC had said that if Dhoni and BCCI manage to convince them that the 'Balidan badge' does not have any political, religious or racial message, it may
Dhoni a true patriot, not like other celebrities: Giriraj Singh
Union minister Giriraj Singh on Friday lavished praise on Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is in the eye of a controversy for donning wicket-keeping gloves with a dagger logo embossed which bore resemblance to the insignia of an armed force. "Dhoni is not just a cricketer. He is a true rashtrabhakt (patriot). He is not like other celebrities whose love for their country remains inconsistent. He is a patriot and committed to the glory of his country," Singh, a BJP leader, told reporters here when asked about the International Cricket Council (ICC) raising objections to Dhoni having worn the gloves in the one-day international against South Africa at the World Cup in England earlier this week. The ICC has written a letter to the BCCI requesting that Dhoni be asked to remove the gloves since the rules forbade "display of messages which relate to political, religious or racial issues". Dhoni is an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Parchute Regiment of the Territorial Army and ...
Syria flare-up kills over 100 fighters: Monitor
Fierce clashes between Russia-backed government forces and jihadists have killed more than 100 combatants in northwestern Syria in the past 24 hours, a war monitor said on Friday. The clashes on the edge of the jihadist-controlled Idlib region have killed at least 53 government loyalists along with 48 jihadists and Islamist fighters since Thursday, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The region of some three million people -- almost half of them displaced from other parts of the country -- is dominated by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham alliance led by Al-Qaeda's former Syrian affiliate. The alliance administers a region that spans most of Idlib province as well as adjacent slivers of the neighbouring Latakia, Aleppo, and Hama provinces. The region has seen a spike in bombardment since late April, with regime forces seizing several towns on the region's southwestern flank. Late Thursday, the jihadists and allied rebels launched a counterattack against regime forces in
Rajnath reviews meet on defence procurement
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a meeting of senior officers of Defence Ministry to review operational matters and procurement issues of the armed forces.
Security arrangements for Kheer Bhawani fair reviewed
A top Jammu and Kashmir Police official Friday reviewed security arrangements for devotees at Kheer Bhawani Temple in Ganderbal district ahead of an annual fair beginning next week. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Central Kashmir Range) V K Birdi visited the temple and reviewed the security arrangements, a police spokesman said. He said the DIG was accompanied by Ganderbal district police chief Khalil Ahmad Poswal and other senior officials. Poswal briefed the DIG about the elaborate security arrangements put in place for the devotees, the spokesman said. The DIG later interacted with the temple authorities and assured them of all possible assistance from police for the smooth conduct of the mela. Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits from across the country are expected to visit the temple on Monday.
Egypt says 8 suspected jihadists killed after Sinai attack
Egyptian security forces have killed eight suspected jihadists who were involved in a deadly attack this week on a police checkpoint in the restive Sinai Peninsula, the interior ministry said Friday. Eight policemen were killed in Wednesday's attack on a checkpoint, claimed by the Islamic State group, southwest of El-Arish, the capital of North Sinai. Police received reports that a group of militants was "hiding in an olive grove south of El-Arish", the ministry said in Friday's statement, adding that sweep operations were ongoing in the area. After being surrounded, "they opened heavy fire at the (security) forces, who responded killing eight terrorists", it said, without specifying when it occurred. Five automatic rifles, an explosive device and two explosive belts were seized, the ministry added. On Thursday security forces killed 14 suspected militants in response to the deadly checkpoint attack. In February 2018, the army launched a nationwide offensive against the militants, ...
ICC turns down BCCI request, Dhoni can't sport 'Balidan badge'
ICC on Friday turned down the BCCI's request to allow MS Dhoni to continue wearing the army insignia on his wicket-keeping gloves."The regulations for ICC events do not permit any individual message or logo to be displayed on any items of clothing or equipment. In addition to this, the logo also breaches the regulations in relation to what is permitted on wicketkeeper gloves," an ICC statement said.Earlier, CoA chief Vinod Rai had said that the board had written to the ICC not to remove wicket-keeper batsman Dhoni's army insignia. However, he also acknowledged if the apex cricketing body is against it, they will take the permission."We are convinced that ICC rules say it should not have any religious, military or commercial significance, any insignia worn by any player. One should conform to ICC rules," Rai had told reporters."In this particular case that insignia has none of those connotations so we are going to tell the ICC that it need not be removed but in any case if they feel, ..
Dhoni will have to remove dagger insignia from gloves: ICC
Taking a firm stand, the ICC on Friday denied Mahendra Singh Dhoni permission to wear the dagger insignia on his wicket-keeping gloves during the World Cup despite BCCI's assertion that it was not a military symbol. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) had sought permission for the star batsman from the world governing body, which eventually cited regulations in denying the permission. "The ICC has responded to the BCCI to confirm the logo displayed by MS Dhoni in the previous match is not permitted to be worn on his wicket-keeping gloves at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019," an ICC statement said. "The regulations for ICC events do not permit any individual message or logo to be displayed on any items of clothing or equipment. In addition to this, the logo also breaches the regulations in relation to what is permitted on wicketkeeper gloves." During India's opening World Cup game against South Africa in Southampton, Dhoni's green keeping gloves had a dagger logo embossed, which looked
Rajnath reviews operational matters and procurement issues of armed forces
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over a meeting of senior officials of his ministry on Friday to review operational matters and procurement issues of the armed forces. He discussed important revenue procurement cases regarding maintenance of platforms and assets with the armed forces, the Defence Ministry said. The meeting was attended by Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra, Secretary (Defence Finance) Gargi Kaul and other senior officials of the ministry. Singh was briefed by the officers about ongoing infrastructure projects and plans for future upgradation. The minister also reviewed matters related to Indian Coast Guard. Singh instructed that separate meetings in respect of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force may be convened to discuss operational preparedness. On Thursday, Singh reviewed defence acquisition issues and defence cooperation activities with friendly foreign countries (FFCs) and the policy matters pertaining to defence diplomacy, including bilateral, multilateral ...
Army pays tributes to Army jawan shot dead by militants in south Kashmir
The Army Friday paid floral tributes to Havildar Manzoor Ahmad Beigh, who was killed by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district while he was on leave, officials said. Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen K J S Dhillon paid homage to the slain soldier at Badamibagh Cantonment here, an Army spokesperson said. He said representatives from other security agencies also joined in to pay their last respects to him. Forty-one-year-old Beigh, serving with the Territorial Army, was shot at and grievously injured by militants at his residence on Thursday. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries. The soldier was unarmed and on 12 days leave from June 4 to celebrate Eid with his family, the spokesperson said. He is survived by his wife and three children. He was posted at neighbouring Shopian district and was attached with 34 Battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles. "In this hour of grief, the Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved family of the slain soldier," he said.
'Tachtouch' returns to Lebanon after monkeying around in Israel
A Lebanese monkey who breached the border with Israel was returned to its owner Friday by United Nations peacekeepers after cavorting for more than a week in enemy territory. Its owner, a French nun who describes herself as a "virgin hermit", was quick to see the primate's escapade across one of the world's most tense borders as a message of peace. Tachtouch escaped late last month, prompting its owner Beatrice Mauger who runs a peace project in southern Lebanon to launch an appeal on Facebook. "Please Tachtouch come back to Ark of Peace!" she wrote on June 1, with a promise that the village children would hand out bananas as a reward. But Tachtouch was far away, having slipped across the militarised frontier into the Jewish state. The monkey was spotted in multiple locations but evaded capture for more than a week. "We have captured the Lebanese monkey in good health," the Yodfat Monkey Forest in northern Israel said on Facebook late Thursday. The capture took five days of stalking ..
Four JeM terrorists killed in encounter in Kashmir
Four suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Panjran's Litter area in the district, the police said on Friday."In the encounter, two listed terrorists and two Special Police Officers (SPOs) who had recently deserted and become members of the proscribed terrorist organisation JeM were killed," the police said in a release.The dead have been identified as Ashiq Hussain Ganaie, Imran Ahmad Bhat, Mohammad Shabir Ahmad Dar were a resident of Pulwama while Salman Khan was a resident of the Shopian district.According to the police records, Ashiq Hussain had a history of terror-related crimes and was part of a group involved in planning and executing series of terror attacks in the area. Imran Bhat was also involved in several terror attacks on security establishments in the area."Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken in the case records for the purpose of ...
Egyptian police kill 8 'militants' after checkpoint attack
Egyptian security forces killed eight militants suspected of launching an attack on a police checkpoint in Sinai where eight policemen died earlier this week, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.