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Taliban kidnap 43 Afghans including road construction workers
Taliban fighters kidnapped 43 people from a road construction camp during a raid in southern Afghanistan that also killed four security forces, an official said today, in the latest fighting since the group's ceasefire ended. Militants attacked the camp in Spin Boldak district in Kandahar province overnight, provincial governor spokesman Dawood Ahmadi told AFP. Among the 43 kidnapped were technical workers, cooks and drivers. Four police were killed and another wounded after security forces sent to rescue the workers exchanged gunfire with the Taliban, Ahmadi added. An employee of the Afghan road construction company also confirmed that 43 people had been kidnapped. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, but told AFP that the original target had been a police checkpoint. Police fled the checkpoint and went to the camp where the construction workers were sleeping. The Taliban pursued the police but, unable to identify who was who, decided to kidnap "many" people, the group .
Tracking chips to be installed in Amarnath-bound vehicles: IGP
Tracking chips will be installed in vehicles bound for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled to commence next week, as part of foolproof security arrangements to ensure an incident-free pilgrimage. Special counters have been set up at Lakhanpur, the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir bordering Punjab. All the vehicles carrying the Amarnath pilgrims will be installed with tracking chips to keep an eye on their movement, Inspector General of Police, Jammu, S D Singh Jamwal told PTI. The 60-day yatra to the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas is scheduled to begin on June 28. The first batch of the pilgrims will leave Bagwati Nagar base camp from here on June 27. Jamwal said such a technology was being used for the first time which would help the police to keep an eye on the vehicles once they leave for the twin base camps of Baltal in Ganderbal and Pahalgam in Anantnag the twin tracks leading to the cave shrine which houses the ...
IS chief among 6 killed in J&K, terror group's presence confirmed (Roundup)
Six people, including the IS chief in the Kashmir Valley and three of his associates, were killed and over 30 injured in separate incidents of violence in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, even as security officials for the first time confirmed presence of the Islamist terror group in the state.
9 security personnel injured in militant attack in JK's Pulwama
Nine security personnel, including five CRPF jawans, were injured in a militant attack in the Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district today, police said. Militants lobbed a grenade and opened fire on the personnel from a crowd when they were busy with law and order duties on Tral road, a police spokesman said. He said nine security personnel five CRPF jawans and four cops - were injured in the attack. Security forces' personnel exercised maximum restraint after being attacked to prevent any civilian casualty, the spokesman said. He said the injured were admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Indonesian cleric sentenced to death over 2016 IS-claimed terror attack
A radical Indonesian cleric was sentenced to death today for masterminding a 2016 Islamic State terror attack that saw a suicide bomber blow himself up at a Starbucks cafe. Aman Abdurrahman was found guilty of ordering the attack that killed four in Jakarta, as heavily armed police guarded his sentencing at at court in the capital. It was the first attack claimed by the international terror network in Southeast Asia. "(The defendant) has been proven to have committed a criminal act of terrorism," said judge Akhmad Jaini, who also cited Abdurrahman's involvement in other deadly plots. "He will be sentenced to death." Abdurrahman -- who was already in jail on a separate terror conviction -- gestured to his legal team and briefly kissed the floor, as machine gun-toting guards stood nearby. His lawyer, Asludin Hatjani, said the ruling was "unfair", citing a lack of evidence connecting Abdurrahman to the attack, which he was accused of organising from inside prison. Executions are carried .
Security forces arrest two Maoists in Odisha
Two Maoists, allegedly involved in the killing of a tribal man in Kalimela area of Malkangiri district two days ago, were arrested today, a senior police officer said. The ultras, aged around 25 years, were caught by security personnel from a forest near Sudhakunda, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police, Jagmohan Meena said. The SP, who declined to disclose the identity of the duo, said the rebels were nabbed during a combing operation launched by the security personnel in the forest area in the aftermath of the gunning down of Ganga Madkami on Wednesday night at Sudhakunda village. A group of around 20 red rebels had forcibly taken Madkami, aged around 30, from his house to a deserted place on the outskirt of the village and shot him dead. Apart from their involvement in the killing of Madkami, the two Maoists were also involved in shooting at a tribal village headman and injuring him in the district on June 11, police said The SP said investigation was in progress to ...
ISJK chief among four terrorists killed in Kashmir, cop and civilian dead
Police today killed four militants, including chief of the banned Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) Dawood Ahmed Sofi, in a remote mountain village in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, six days before the annual Amarnath Yatra begins, officials said. A policeman and a civilian were also killed in the exchange of fire between militants and security forces at Khiram village of Srigufwara tehsil, police said. The operation began before dawn at Khiram, 23 km from the main national highway and overlooking the tourist town of Pahalgam, after intelligence reports about the presence of militants in the area, police said. One of the militants killed was identified as Dawood Ahmed Sofi, who headed the ISIS affiliate ISJK and is believed to be involved in several cases of murder and stone pelting , he said. The other three, also believed to be with the ISJK, were identified as Aadil Rehman Bhat, Mohammad Ashraf Itoo and Majid Manzoor Dar, said Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) Swayam ..
CM Rawat condoles death of soldier in Naga attack
Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat today condoled the death of a soldier who was killed in an attack by Naga rebels at Jakhama in Nagaland. In a statement issued here, Rawat prayed to the almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. The people of Uttarakhand are with the family of the martyr in this hour of grief, he said and assured his kin of all help from the government. Pargai (22), a soldier of 4 Kumaon Regiment, hailed from Bithoria near Haldwani in Nainital district.
Terrorists attack CRPF, police in J-K's Pulwama
Terrorists hurled grenades and fired upon a police and Central Reserve Police Force joint party near Tral bus stand here in Pulwama district.This comes a few hours after four terrorists were killed in an encounter in Anantnag district.As per an official release, the terrorists were gunned down in Anantnag's Srigufwara area during a search operation conducted jointly by the Army, CRPF, and Police personnel.Apart from the terrorists, one police personnel and one civilian were killed during the encounter.The slain terrorists, identified as Dawood Ahmad Sofi, Majid Manzoor Dar, Aadil Rehman Bhat, and Mohammad Ashraf Itoo, was reportedly active on social media and mostly attacked the policemen on duty at different places.Furthermore, one of the terrorists, Dawood Ahmad Sofi, was allegedly involved in an earlier attack which killed Assistant Sub-inspector Ghulam Mohammad and Head Constable Naseer Ahmad, as well as in a number of stone pelting cases.
Eight security men injured in J&K grenade attack
Eight security personnel were injured on Friday in a grenade attack by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral town, police said.
Militants hurl grenade at security forces' vehicle in JK's Pulwama
Militants hurled a grenade at a security forces' vehicle in Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district today, injuring several people, police said. The ultras hurled the grenade in the main Tral chowk this afternoon, a police official said. Several people were injured in the grenade blast, he said, adding that further details were awaited.
London's Charing Cross station evacuated after bomb threat
A man accused of causing panic at the London's busiest Charing Cross tube station and falsely claiming to have a bomb was today detained, police said. The 38-year-old man was detained under the Mental Health Act and no weapon was found, they said. There was disruption to the mainline and London Underground services but all are now running normally. The station, which is one of London's busiest, had re-opened by 08:00 (local time), which was evacuated during the rush hour after the man climbed onto the rail tracks and claimed he had a bomb. The British Transport Police officers were called "after receiving reports of a man on the tracks claiming to have a bomb". A spokesperson said: "Officers from the Metropolitan Police and BTP specialist firearms officers also attended. "A 38-year old man was detained by officers and has been held under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and taken to a place of safety," the spokesperson said. Witnesses described several police vehicles descending .
Afghan official says16 militia killed in Taliban attack
An Afghan official says Taliban fighters killed 16 militia loyal to the government in an early morning ambush in northern Badghis province. Abdul Aziz Beg, head of the Badghis Provincial Council, says the militia force came under attack early today as they arrived to help local police, who had been attacked by Taliban insurgents in the Ab Kamari district. In southern Kandahar province, Taliban fighters attacked a private Afghan construction company kidnapping 13 employees and 20 security personnel, said Zia Durrani, provincial police spokesman. Four border police were killed and one wounded in the fighting in Spin Boldak, near the border with Pakistan. The Taliban have stepped up attacks since ending a three-day cease fire last weekend and have rejected President Ashraf Ghani's offer to extend the truce.
Indonesia sentences hardline Islamist cleric to death
An Indonesian court on Friday sentenced a hardline Muslim cleric to death for his role in a wave of terror attacks that were carried out in 2016 and 2017 killing more than a dozen people.
4 IS militants among 6 killed in J&K gunfight (Fifth Lead)
In the first gunfight with security forces after Jammu and Kashmir was put under Governor's rule, four militants belonging to the Islamic State terror group were killed on Friday in Anantnag district, Director General of Police (DGP) S.P. Vaid said.
4 terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter
At least four terrorists have been killed by security forces in an encounter in Anantnag's Srigufwara area, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Shesh Paul Vaid wrote on Twitter on Friday.He wrote on the micro-blogging site, "Two more bodies of terrorists recovered, taking total number to 4."A policeman has also been killed during the encounter between the terrorists and the security forces, which is underway.Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, DGP Vaid said that the encounter began early in the morning after information on the presence of three to four terrorists was received.Later, he wrote on Twitter that the two terrorists killed were reportedly affiliated to the Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK).Meanwhile, internet services have been suspended in Srinagar and Anantnag due to the ongoing encounter.
4 IS militants among 6 killed in J&K gunfight (Fourth Lead)
In the first gunfight with security forces after Jammu and Kashmir was put under Governor's rule, four militants belonging to the Islamic State terror group were killed on Friday in Anantnag district, Director General of Police (DGP) S.P. Vaid said.
4 policemen killed in Afghanistan
Four policemen were killed and 13 labourers were abducted after militants attacked a road construction site in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, authorities said on Friday.
Policeman injured in attack succumbs to injuries
A policeman injured in a militant attack in Kak Sarai area of the summer capital here last week succumbed to injuries today, police said. Head Constable Habib-ul-lah was the lone bread-earner of his family and is survived by two sons and three daughters - one of them aged 21 years whose marriage was scheduled next week, the other two are studying in class 10 and class 6- besides wife and aged parents. Head Constable Habib-ul-lah, who was injured after militants opened fire on a security forces party which was carrying out random vehicle checking at Kak Sarai area of the city on June 15, succumbed to injuries at SKIMS Hospital here this morning, a police spokesman said. He said a wreath laying ceremony was held today at District Police Lines Srinagar to pay homage to the slain cop. Civil and police officers led by Director General of Police S P Vaid laid floral wreaths on the mortal remains and paid rich tributes to the policeman who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, the ...
ISJK chief among four militants killed in Kashmir, cop and civilian also dead
Four militants, including the head of the Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), were killed during a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district today, police said. A policeman and a civilian were also killed in the exchange of fire between militants and security forces in a village in Srigufwara, a senior police official said. Police identified one of the militants killed as Dawood, who was heading the ISJK, an affiliate of ISIS, he said. Three civilians are reported to be critical. Four militants have been killed in the encounter at Srigufwara and their bodies have been recovered, Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid added. He said a policeman was also killed during the encounter, which was now over. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khiram in Srigufwara area of the south Kashmir district this morning after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. He said the .