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30 Taliban militants killed in Afghan air raid
Atleast 30 Taliban militants were killed in an air raid in Afghanistan's Baghlan province on Sunday, an army spokesman said.
3 militants, 6 civilians killed in Kashmir
Three militants were killed Sunday in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, while six civilians lost their lives in a blast following the gunfight there, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Laroo area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. While conducting searches the militants fired upon them, he said, adding three terrorists were killed in the ensuing encounter. He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain militants is being ascertained. The officials said immediately after the gunfight ended and the forces withdrew from the spot, civilians rushed to the encounter site where an explosive substance went off resulting in death of six civilians. "Despite requests to not visit the spot till thorough search is done for explosives, several civilians visited the encounter site immediately after the operation. ...
Police Commemoration Day observed in Nagaland
Nagaland on Sunday joined the nation in observing 'Police Commemoration Day' by remembering the sacrifices made by security personnel in the line of duty. Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton along with Director General of Police T John Longkumer led the rank and file of police officers and paramilitary personnel in laying wreaths on a martyrs' memorial at Phesama here. Highlighting the significance of the day, Longkumer said, "Every year, on October 21, we remember and honour jawans who lost lives in Ladakh ambush in 1959." The DGP also paid tributes to 424 personnel, who laid their lives defending the nation from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018. Ten members of Central Reserve Police Force were killed at Hot Springs, Ladakh, on October 21, 1959, while trying to thwart incursions by soldiers from China.
Builder escapes unhurt in bid on life
A 37-year-old builder from Thane district of Maharashtra had a close shave when he was allegedly fired upon by a gang Saturday night, the police said Sunday. Police suspect professional rivalry to be the cause behind the firing. The incident occurred near a dhaba at Ane village in Shahapur taluka of the district. "Six persons came on motorcycles and some of them fired a few shots aiming the builder Rajesh Gaikar. However, Gaikar had a miraculous escape, as he ducked," a police official said. Gaikar and the accused are residents of Ane village, he said. Police have registered an FIR under various sections of the IPC and Arms Act, the official said, adding that they are yet to make any arrests. Gaikar is reportedly associated with a political party, but police have not confirmed this.
3 militants killed in encounter in Kulgam, 3 civilians dead
Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir Sunday, police said, adding three civilians lost their lives in a blast after the gunfight ended. The identity of the slain militants is being ascertained, a police official said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Laroo area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants in the area, he said. As the forces were conducting the searches, the ultras fired upon them, triggering the encounter, the official said. The police said three civilians were killed in a blast at the encounter site after the forces had withdrawn from the spot. "Civilians visited the encounter site immediately after the operation in spite of (our) request not to go there as a thorough search is to be made for explosives once flames douse. They did not listen and visited the spot immediately after the forces withdrew. "Some explosive ...
Suspected militants kill 3 workers in Egypt's Sinai
Egyptian security officials say three workers contracted to build a security wall in the northern Sinai city of el-Arish have been shot dead by suspected militants. The officials say a fourth worker was wounded in the attack, which took place Saturday outside their homes. The officials say six militants have been killed in two separate raids by security forces targeting hideouts in northern Sinai. The Saturday raids left two policemen wounded following shootouts. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media. Egyptian security forces have for years been battling militants, now led by the extremist Islamic State group, in northern Sinai. The insurgency picked up steam after the 2013 ouster of an elected but divisive Islamist president.
Congo rebels kill 13, abduct kids in Ebola outbreak region
Congo's military says rebels have killed 13 civilians and abducted a dozen children in an attack at the center of the latest deadly Ebola outbreak. Capt Mak Hazukay Mongha tells The Associated Press that the rebels attacked Congolese army positions and several neighbourhoods of Beni on Saturday and into Sunday. He says the army continues to pursue the Allied Democratic Forces fighters. Angry Beni residents on Sunday morning carried four of the bodies to Beni's town hall, where police dispersed them with tear gas. Late last month, Ebola outbreak containment efforts had to be suspended for days in Beni after a deadly rebel attack. Since then, many of the new confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in Beni as the rate of new cases overall has more than doubled.
11 civilians killed in bomb blast on 2nd day of Afghan elections
Eleven civilians were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Sunday as voting for parliamentary elections was underway on the second day, an official said.
5 civilians killed in explosion at J&K gunfight site
Five civilians were killed and over a dozen others injured on Sunday when an explosion occurred a gunfight site in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, police said.
Islamic, Indian medieval artefacts to be sold at Christie's London
Collectors and connoisseurs of Islamic and Indian art are in for a treat as medieval historical artefacts dating between the 9th and the 19th centuries will be on auction at Christie's London on Thursday.
Roadside bomb kills 11 in Afghanistan
Afghan officials say a roadside bomb has killed at least 11 civilians in the eastern Nangarhar province. Attahullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor, says the victims of Sunday's blast include six children. The attack occurred on the second day of Afghanistan's parliamentary elections, which were extended because of attacks on Saturday and technical issues that caused hours of delays. No one immediately claimed the attack. The Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate are both active in Nangarhar. Afghan civilians are often killed by roadside bombs intended to target security forces.
INA veteran presents force's cap to Modi
Indian National Army (INA) veteran Lalti Ram presented a cap of the pre-Independence force to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday at an event to mark the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of the 'Azad Hind Sarkar' by freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose. Lalti Ram, who is among the few INA members who are still alive, presented the cap to Modi before he hoisted the national tricolour at the historic Red Fort here. "Netaji had promised an India where everyone has equal rights and equal opportunities. He had promised a prosperous nation which was proud of its traditions, development in all areas. He had promised to uproot 'divide and rule'. Even after so many years, those dreams remain unfulfilled,'' Modi said. "We have reached 'Swaraj' after lakhs of sacrifices. It is our responsibility to maintain this 'Swaraj' with 'Suraaj'," he added. Union Minister Mahesh Sharma, survivors of the INA, Indian armed forces veterans and followers of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose attended the event ..
Police Commemoration Day: Adityanath pays homage to martyrs
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to the martyrs on 'Police Memorial' at Reserve Police Lines here on Sunday on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day."On the occasion of Police Memorial Day, I pay homage to all the martyred policemen in the country, including 67 brave policemen from Uttar Pradesh," Adtiyanath said."On this day, I would like to urge these brave police personnel to implement their duties with complete honesty and dedication. The state government is expediting the recruitment process in order to deal with manpower issues," he added.The Police Commemoration Day is observed on this day every year in memory of the policemen martyred at Hot Springs in Ladakh by Chinese troops on October 21, 1959.Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the survivors of 1959 Ladakh's Hot Spring attack, on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day.Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK ..
Over 3 mn voted in Afghan parliamentary polls
More than three million voters have cast their ballot in Afghanistan's parliamentary elections that were held on Saturday amidst terror threats, the country's Independent Election Commission (IEC) said on Sunday.
Civilian killed in explosion at J&K gunfight site
A civilian was killed and around a dozen others were injured on Sunday when an explosion occurred a gunfight site in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, police said.
Mamata pays tribute to INA soldierS
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday paid tribute to all the brave soldiers of Indian National Army (INA) on the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Azad Hind Government.
PM slams Congress for delaying construction of national police memorial structure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a fresh attack on Rahul Gandhi led-Congress party for not paying tribute to the policemen who sacrificed their lives while in power for decades by failing to construct the long pending police memorial.Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated a memorial and a museum dedicated to the police of the country in here today. Around 35,000 police personnel martyred in the line of duty since Independence, most of them unsung, will get their names etched in stone for posterity.While speaking at the National Police Day, the Prime Minister said, "Today I am proud of the National Police Memorial, but there are some questions too. After all, why did this memorial took 70 years since independence to come into existence? I believe that due some reasons this work was stopped for few years, but if the previous government had a desire, if they had tried diligently, then the memorial would have been built many years ago. But the earlier government had
Three militants killed in J&K gunfight
Three militants were killed and two soldiers injured on Sunday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, police said.
Hundreds of Afghan polling centres open for second day of voting
Hundreds of Afghan polling centres opened Sunday for a second day of voting in a chaotic legislative election marred by deadly violence and technical glitches that have eroded its credibility. Around three million people defied the threat of militant attacks to cast their ballot in the long-delayed poll on Saturday, official figures showed, but many polling sites opened several hours late or not at all. The Independent Election Commission (IEC), which has been lambasted for its chaotic organisation of the vote that is more three years late, said 401 polling centres would open Sunday until 5:00 pm (1230 GMT). "There was disorder, slowness, shortcomings and mismanagement by the IEC," said Ali Reza Rohani, a spokesman for the Electoral Complaints Commission. A Western official said the ballot was a "victory for the Afghan people who were not deterred" by the biometric machines, administrative incompetence and Taliban threats. Nearly 170 people -- civilians and security forces -- were ...
J-K: 3 terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter
Three terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Larro area of Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Sunday. The operation has concluded.Confirming the same, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh told reporters here, "The encounter concluded just now and I have been told that three terrorists were neutralised in it. The operation is being winded up. The identities (of the terrorists) are yet to be ascertained. We will shortly give out the details. There are no casualties from the police side."The latest encounter comes two days after two terrorists were gunned down when they tried to attack the police in the Kralhaar area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir.The police had recovered two AK-47 rifles with Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, three grenades, two Chinese pistols and other weapons from their possession.