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Chhattisgarh CM condemns killing of CRPF personnel in IED blast
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Saturday condemned the killing of four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in a Naxal-orchestrated blast in poll-bound Chhattisgarh's Bijapur area.Expressing grief over the incident, the Chief Minister paid tribute to the all four CRPF soldiers who lost their lives during the unfortunate attack. Singh also instructed concerned officials to provide better treatment to two jawans who sustained injuries during the unfortunate attack.A few hours ago, four CRPF personnel lost their lives in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast by Naxals in Bijapur, while two jawans were injured in the blast.The slain CRPF personnel included one Assistant Sub-Inspector, one head constable and two constables of the 168th battalion.The blast took place near Murdanda camp of the CRPF under Awapalli police station when its the battalion was out on an operation.Sharing details of the incident, P Sundar Raj, DIG (Anti-Naxal Operation) said, "The IED blast
TMC-BJP clash in Purba Midnapore
Workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP clashed in Purba Midnapore district on Saturday, police said. The clash at Benadiha village under Narayangarh police station followed an altercation between two supporters of the rival parties over some local issue. Both the sides claimed that several of their supporters were injured in the clash but none was taken to hospital. Both the BJP and the TMC lodged complaints to the police against each other, police said. Police picket was posted in the village as tension prevailed in the area.
Kandahar votes amid strict security
The Kandahar province of Afghanistan went to polls on Saturday amid strict security, a week after the whole nation voted in the parliamentary elections.Ministry of Interior asserted that the security situation in the region was under control and as many as 6000 security forces were deployed, reported Tolo News.Najib Danish, a spokesperson of the ministry, said: "Situation is good, and no incident registered yet in Kandahar, enemies' threats are zero and among 6,000 troops 260 are females."However, citizens had to face several problems, including a delay in the opening of the voting centers. Problems were also reported in the voters' lists and biometric systems.Voters, however, turned out in large numbers amid Taliban threats.The elections were postponed in the wake of the recent attack which took place in the governor's house that claimed the lives of many, including that of Kandahar Police Chief General Abdul Raziq.Elections are yet to be conducted in Ghazni due to disagreements over
Egyptian armed forces say prevented attempt to smuggle weapons, drugs From Libya
Egyptian Armed Forces prevented the smuggling of weapons and large batches of drugs from neighboring Libya, an army spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday."The border guards together with the forces of the Western Military District managed to stop two four-wheel drive vehicles on the western border, in which they found three machine guns, a sniper rifle, five magazines, 115 different cartridges, and a satellite phone," the statement reads.Also, the military confiscated a large consignment of drugs - about a million pills and one tonne of other drugs.
Gunmen abduct houseowner in Kulgam
Unidentified gunmen on Saturday abducted a civilian who owns a house in Kulgam district where a few days ago seven civilians died in an explosion after three militants were killed in a gunfight there.
Sentry opens fire after noticing suspicious movement near police installation in Shopian
An alert sentry Saturday evening fired some rounds after observing suspicious movement near a police installation in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. A sentry suspected some suspicious movement this evening at district police lines Shopian in south Kashmir, a police spokesman said. He said the alert sentry "retaliated and the terrorists fled".
Maoists strike in Bastar, kill four CRPF men
Maoist guerrillas on Saturday fired upon a contingent of para-military Central Reserve Police Force in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, killing four troopers on a day when Chief Minister Raman Singh kicked off the ruling BJP's election campaign for Assembly elections.
23 cycle expeditions from Army regiments culminate in Delhi; raise awareness on social, env issues
Over 20 cycle expeditions, drawn from the Army's infantry regiments across the country, Saturday culminated here at the India Gate, after covering more than 25,000 km over a month. Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat welcomed the members of several infantry regiments with a chequered flag as they wheeled in against the backdrop of the iconic memorial. The event coincided with the 72nd Infantry Day, and Rawat earlier laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti to pay tribute on the occasion. "As many as 23 expeditions, which started from different cities, reached Delhi on Saturday, covering over 25,000 km," a senior Army official said. Rawat also felicitated the members of the expedition by giving them trophies at a ceremony held at the India Gate complex. The regiments included the Para Regiment, Punjab Regiment, Madras Regiment, Rajputana Regiment, Jat Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry, Dogra Regiment, Assam Regiment, Bihar Regiment, Jammu and Kashmir Regiment. Along the way, members of
Maoists agent's property seized in Jharkhand
Police on Saturday seized properties of an alleged Maoists agent in Jharkhand's Giridih district.
Blast in Central Afghanistan leaves 5 people killed: Reports
As many as five people were killed and 12 others were injured as a result of an explosion in central Afghanistan, local media reported on Saturday citing police.A car bomb has exploded in central Wardak province, targeting a local police department, according the 1TV broadcaster.The Taliban radical movement has claimed responsibility for the attack.The Pajhwok news agency reported later on Saturday citing the local health department that the death toll in the blast had risen to seven, including one police officer, while the number of those injured climbed to 37.Afghanistan has long been suffering from an unstable political, social and security situation due to simmering Taliban insurgency. The violence is exacerbated by the activities of various terrorist groups, including the Islamic State (IS, banned in Russia).
Chhattisgarh: 4 CRPF soldiers killed in IED blast
Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have lost their lives in an Improved Explosive Device (IED) blast in poll-bound Chhattisgarh's Bijapur area on Saturday.Furthermore, two more jawans have been injured in the blast.Four of the killed CRPF personnel included one Assistant Sub-Inspector, one head constable and two constables of the 168 battalion.Sharing details of the incident, P Sundar Raj, DIG (Anti-Naxal Operation) said, "The IED blast occurred in the Awapalli Police Station area of the Bijapur district. Unfortunately, four CRPF personnel lost their lives. 2 injured jawans have been sent for medical treatment."Last week, three Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) jawans were injured in an Improved Explosive Device (IED) blast orchestrated by Naxals in the state's Rajnandgaon district's Rajadera village.
Four CRPF personnel killed as Naxals blow up mine-protected vehicle in Chhattisgarh
Four personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and two injured after Naxals blew up a mine-protected-vehicle (MPV) in poll-bound Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district Saturday, police said. The incident occurred around 4 pm near Murdanda camp of the CRPF under Awapalli police station, when its 168th battalion was out on "area domination" operation, Bijapur Superintendent of Police Mohit Garg told PTI. When the MPV carrying six personnel was around one km away from the camp, ultras triggered a powerful land mine blast, he said. "Four paramilitary personnel were killed and two others were injured in the blast," he said. Reinforcement was rushed to the spot immediately and the injured personnel were being evacuated, the official said, adding they were retrieving the bodies from the site. The attack took place on a day when Chief Minister Raman Singh launched the ruling BJP's campaign for the first phase of polls on November 12 in neighbouring Sukma district. The first ...
Kandahar votes after week-long delay
Polling stations in Afghanistan's Kandahar province opened on Saturday, one week after the rest of the country cast ballots in parliamentary elections, owing to a delay due to violence.
BJP dares Mizoram CM to file complaint with EC
The Mizoram unit of the BJP Saturday dared Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla to submit a complaint to the Election Commission regarding his allegations that the party is stashing away money in the headquarters of a central paramilitary force for poaching legislators after the state assembly elections. BJP General Secretary Vanlal Hmuaka in a statement accused Lal Thanhawla of tarnishing the image of the paramilitary forces by making "baseless and false allegations". The chief minister, while addressing Congress workers here on Friday, had alleged that the BJP would poach legislators after the state assembly polls. "I do not know exactly where, but the BJP has been stashing money in the headquarters of the Central Reserve Police Force or the Assam Rifles to use it for buying elected legislators after the election," Lal Thanhawla was quoted as saying in a state PCC statement. BJP sources claimed that Lal Thanhawla had met the party's leaders a number of times in Delhi but was not invited to .
Rising Star Corps pays tribute to soldiers on Infantry Day
To commemorate the 72nd Infantry Day on Saturday, Lieutenant General Yenduru Venkata Krishna Mohan of Rising Star Corps laid a wreath at Shradhatara, the War Memorial at Yol. Infantry Day is observed as a remembrance of the first military event of independent India, when the Indian Army repelled the first attack on the Indian soil on October 27, 1947, in the Kashmir Valley.The victory was accomplished by the personnel of the First Battalion of The Sikh Regiment.The day is commemorated with traditional gaiety and military elan. Earlier in the day, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat paid tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti in Delhi as a mark of respect to the deceased servicemen on the occasion.
Rights activists sent to police remand till November 6
A Pune Special Court on Saturday sent human rights activists Vernon S. Gonsalves and Arun T. Ferreira to police custody till November 6 for their involvement in the Koregaon-Bhima caste riots on January 1, officials said here.
72nd Infantry Day observed in Nilgiris district
The 72nd Infantry Day was observed at the Wellington military station in Nilgiris district Saturday to commemorate the sacrifice of men during the battle to save the Kashmir valley. A wreath-laying ceremony was conducted at the war memorial of the Madras regimental centre, a release said. Infantry Day is observed annually on October 27 since the first contingent of the infantry landed at Srinagar and fought the battle with intruders in the valley, the release said.
Security in panchayat polls to be more challenging than civic elections: J&K police officer
The panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be more challenging than the recently concluded municipal elections in terms of security, a top police officer said Saturday, asserting that the forces were prepared to tackle any situation. Panchayat elections in the state will be held in nine phases beginning November 17. The urban local body polls, held in four phases, began October 8 and ended October 16. "The panchayat elections will be more challenging because the spread is too much as compared to the urban (local) body elections. But we are prepared for that," Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Law and Order and Security, Muneer Ahmad Khan, said. Khan was speaking to reporters here on the sidelines of a wreath laying ceremony for CISF officer ASI Rajendra Prasad who was killed in a standoff fire by militants at a power grid station in central Kahsmir's Wagoora area during the intervening night. The police officer said the attack was an act of frustration on part of the ...
Army celebrates Infantry Day in J-K
The Army celebrated the 72nd Infantry Day on Saturday to commemorate the operations it launched on this day in 1947 to thwart the Pakistani aggression on Jammu and Kashmir. General Officer Commanding-in-chief of the Army's Northern Command, Lt. Gen Ranbir Singh, led the wreath-laying ceremony at 'Dhruva Shaheed Samarak' at the Udhampur headquarters, a defence spokesman said. The Army commander complimented all ranks of the infantry for their devotion to duty and indomitable spirit while working under trying and difficult conditions. He commended their tremendous contribution in maintaining the sanctity of the nation's borders and fighting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, the spokesman said. He said similar memorial services were held all across Jammu and Kashmir. The General Officer Commanding of Tiger Division laid wreath at 'Balidan Stambh' and Tiger War Memorial in Jammu to pay tributes to those killed in the battle. A large number of serving soldiers and veterans were present on ...
Suicide attack on Afghan police bus kills six: officials
A suicide car bomb attack on a bus carrying police officers and workers in central Afghanistan killed at least six people and wounded dozens on Saturday, officials said. The Taliban-claimed blast happened as the bus entered a police compound in the Wardak provincial capital of Maidan Shar, provincial police spokesman Hekmatullah Durrani told AFP. Six bodies and 31 wounded had been taken to hospitals in the city, health director Salim Asgharkhil said. Provincial governor spokesman Abdul Rahman Mangal confirmed the death toll. In a WhatsApp message, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said "tens of Afghan police and soldiers were killed" in the attack. The latest assault by the Taliban comes amid a flurry of US-led diplomatic activity to convince the group to negotiate an end to the 17-year war. In an apparent move to aid tentative talks, top Taliban commander Abdul Ghani Baradar has been released by Pakistan after more than eight years in detention, sources said Thursday. That came ...