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23 injured in two grenade attacks in Kashmir (Third Lead)
Twenty-three people, including eight security personnel, were injured on Monday in two grenade attacks by militants in Jammu and Kashmir. One of the victims was a CRPF Deputy Superintendent.
Security beefed in view of Operation Blue Star anniversary
Over 3,000 police personnel have been deployed around the Golden temple here in view of Operation Blue Star anniversary to be observed in its premises on June 6. Security has been beefed up in the city in view of lakhs of Sikh devotees expected to throng the Akal Takhat (the highest Sikh temporal seat), officials said here today. The army had carried out Operation Blue Star in June 1984 to flush out the hiding militants from the temple complex. Leaves of police officers have been cancelled with directions to join duties forthwith in view of the anniversary, officials said today adding around 3,200 police personnel have been deployed around the temple complex. Heavy police force has been deployed on all the entry and exit points of the city including airport, railway station and city bypass. Vehicles coming into the city from outside were being frisked minutely to prevent entry of any miscreants. The government security agencies and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) ...
15 civilians, 8 security personnel injured in grenade attacks in Kashmir
At least 23 people, including eight security personnel, were injured today in two grenade attacks by militants in Pulwama and Shopian districts of Kashmir, which has been witnessing a spurt in such incidents. The first attack took place in Shopian district of south Kashmir where 16 people -- 12 civilians and four policemen -- were injured, a police official said. A grenade was hurled at the cops but it landed on the roadside in the busy market area, the official said. In the second attack, militants hurled a grenade at CRPF personnel in Tahab Chowk in Pulwama district this evening, the official said. Four CRPF personnel and three civilians were injured in the blast, he added. Nearly a dozen grenade attacks have taken place in the valley since Thursday.
Kabul: 3 children killed in bomb blast
At least three children were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Afghan's eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday.The incident took place in Deh Bala district after a roadside mine, which was "placed by Islamic State militants" went-off, TOLO news quoted a statement issued by provincial governor's office on Monday.The statement further informed that the deceased children were between 12 - 13 years.Earlier on June 2, one person was killed in an explosion that took place in the eastern part of Afghanistan's capital city Kabul.
3 CRPF personnel injured in stone-pelting
Three CRPF personnel were injured when local protesters pelted stones at their camp in Mawlai, an official of the central paramilitary force said today. The incident took place last night and 15 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed at various locations in Shillong, CRPF IG Prakash D said. After curfew was relaxed for eight hours yesterday, fresh bouts of violence broke out last night, prompting police to use tear gas shells to quell a mob, a police officer said. Normal life continued to remain affected for the fourth day in a row today with curfew imposed in parts of the city under the Lumdiengjri police station and Cantonment Beat House areas since 4 am, he said. Violence broke out last Thursday after two groups of people in the city's Punjabi Line area clashed after a bus handyman was allegedly beaten up by a group of residents. More than 10 people, including policemen, were injured in the violence. One person has been arrested so far in connection with the ...
Shillong violence: Centre deploys additional paramilitary forces
As Meghalaya's capital Shillong remained affected for the forth day with fresh violence late on Sunday, the Union Home Ministry approved deployment of 10 additional paramilitary forces in the tension-hit areas, Ministry sources said on Monday.
Minorities commission to probe Meghalaya violence
The National Commission for Minorities will send a member to the Meghalaya capital Shillong to investigate the clashes between residents of the city's Punjabi Line area and Khasi drivers of state-run buses, the panel's chief said today The panel has decided to send its member Manjit Singh Rai from Punjab to Shillong to assess the situation, said NCM chairperson Syed Ghayorul Hasan Rizvi. "We are sending our member Manjit Singh Rai from Punjab for a probe and he will file a report based on which the future course of action will be decided. He will go tomorrow and return on Wednesday. He will meet all those affected," Hasan told PTI. The Centre has approved the deployment of six additional companies of paramilitary forces in Shillong, where fresh violence broke out last night, prompting police to use teargas shells to quell a mob, a police officer said. Each company has a strength of 100 troopers. Normal life continued to remain affected for the fourth day in a row today with curfew ...
1,000 central paramilitary personnel sent to Shillong
About 1,000 central paramilitary personnel have been sent to Meghalaya to tackle the situation in Shillong which has been on edge following clashes between residents of the city's Punjabi Line area and Khasi drivers of state-run buses. Top officials of the Union Home Ministry were also in touch with the state government officials and getting regular information about the prevailing situation in the Meghalaya capital. Adequate forces have been sent to Shillong to control the situation as per the request of the state government, a ministry official said. Another official said around 10 companies of paramilitary forces have been sent to Meghalaya. A company of paramilitary force comprises of 100 personnel. The Meghalaya capital was under curfew on Saturday following clashes between police and locals all through Friday. Late on Friday night, the Army carried out a flag march in various localities. This hill town has been in grip of violence since Thursday after a fight between residents ..
14 killed in suicide bombing on Afghan clerics' meeting
At least 14 people were killed in a suicide bombing on a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics here on Monday, police said.
Palestinian shot dead trying to breach Gaza border: Israel army
A Palestinian armed with an axe was shot dead trying to breach the Gaza-Israel border today, the Israeli army said. An army statement said troops thwarted an "infiltration attempt" by "two terrorists who damaged the security fence and were armed with an axe." Soldiers "fired towards the terrorists, killing one of them," it added, without clarifying what happened to the second suspect. There was no immediate confirmation from the health ministry in Gaza. The death brings to 125 the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since March 30. The vast majority have been killed during weeks of protests along the border. Protests peaked on May 14 when at least 61 people were killed as tens of thousands approached the heavily fortified border in a demonstration coinciding with the controversial opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem. On Friday a 21-year-old female medic was shot dead in southern Gaza. No Israelis have been killed. The Jewish state accuses Gaza's Islamist rulers .
At least seven dead in Kabul suicide blast near clerics' gathering
At least seven people were killed today when a suicide bomber detonated near a gathering of top clerics in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, roughly one hour after the group proclaimed such attacks a sin, police said. The blast in the western part of the city, near universities and a police academy, is the latest demonstration of the militants' chilling ability to carry out attacks in the heart of Kabul, which is now the deadliest place in the country for civilians. The bomber detonated at about 11.30 am (0700 GMT) at the gates of Kabul's Polytechnic University, police and officials said. The Loya Jirga tent where thousands of clerics from across Afghanistan were meeting is on the campus. The tent is a huge venue often used for top religious or government gatherings. "Loya Jirga" means "grand assembly" in Pashto. Most of the casualties were civilians. "According to our initial information, seven people have been killed including a policeman. Nine others have been injured, including two ...
J-K: 8 injured in grenade attack on police party
As many as eight persons were injured after terrorists hurled a grenade at a police party in Shopian on Wednesday.As per the police, the grenade exploded in Batapora Chowk here, leaving seven civilians and one constable injured.The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, while investigation into the matter has been initiated.The incident comes a week after three army personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Shopian district on May 29.The blast occurred between Sugan and Chillipora area of Shopian district.
Kabul: 8 reportedly killed in blast near clerics' gathering
At least eight people have reportedly lost their lives in an explosion which took place near the Polytechnic University in Kabul.At the time of the incident, a group of 2,000 religious scholars or clerics had gathered at the university to issue a fatwa against suicide attacks in the on-going war in Afghanistan, reports Sputnik news agency.Kabul police spokesperson Hashmat Stanekzai confirmed the explosion but refused to give further details.As per an eyewitness account, the explosion reportedly occurred as the attendees were leaving the event.So far, no one has taken responsibility for the attack.Prior to the incident, the clerics had announced that the Afghan war is " illegitimate and has no roots in the Sharia law".
Shillong unrest: Stones pelted at CRPF camp
In an incident of fresh violence, a group of around 400 protesters pelted stones at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp near Mowlai Bridge here on Sunday night.The incident comes after the police detained five people in connection with the clashes that broke out between two communities recently.In the wake of the incident, a curfew has been imposed from 4 PM today to 5 AM tomorrow in the whole city till the unrest subsides. However, police has appealed to the public to not take law and order into their hands."We request the public not to take law in their hands and resolve the issue with talks," said Inspector General (IG) CRPF, Prakash D.On Sunday, the police detained five people in connection with the recent clash that broke out between two communities, after arguments between a woman and a bus conductor intensified.According to reports, internet services remain suspended in parts of the city.
Intermittent firing by Pak troops in Akhnoor sector
Intermittent firing and shelling by Pakistani troops was reported in Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours today, a senior BSF officer said. The limited firing targeting at least four border outposts was reported in Akhnoor sector which was responded accordingly," the officer said. However, there was no report of any ceasefire violation after 0215 hours. He said calm is prevailing but the situation continues to remain tense. Yesterday, two BSF personnel including an officer were killed and 14 persons, mostly civilians, were injured in heavy firing and shelling by Pakistan in Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors. The violation came nearly a week after the director generals of military operations (DGMOs) of both countries agreed to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in letter and spirit.
At least four dead in Kabul suicide blast near clerics' gathering
At least four people were killed when a suicide bomber detonated near a gathering of top clerics in Afghanistan's Kabul, shortly after they called such attacks a sin, police said today. "Our initial information shows that the suicide attack took place when guests were exiting the tent" where the meeting was being held at around 11.30 am (0700 GMT), police spokesman Hashmat Stanikzai told local broadcaster Tolo News. Kabul's police chief Dawood Amin told media that at least four people had been killed and one wounded in the blast. Interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish said at least 12 people had been killed and wounded, but did not give a breakdown. The attacker detonated outside the tent, known as the Loya Jirga tent, where gatherings of top clerics and government officials are often held, Stanikzai said. A security source confirmed it had been a suicide attack. Local media said that some 3,000 clerics had gathered at the tent for the meeting of the Ulema Council, Afghanistan's top
MHA has okayed 6 companies of central forces for restive Shillong: Meghalaya DGP
The Centre has approved deployment of six additional companies of paramilitary forces in Shillong, where fresh bouts of violence broke out last night, prompting police to use tear gas shells to quell a mob, a top police officer said. Normal life continued to remain affected for the fourth day in a row today with curfew imposed in parts of the city under the Lumdiengjri police station and Cantonment Beat House areas during the morning hours, he said. Violence broke out last Thursday after two groups of people in the city's Punjabi Line area clashed after a bus handyman was allegedly beaten up by a group of residents. More than 10 people, including policemen, were injured in the violence. One person has been arrested so far in connection with the incident. Security would be tightened in 14 localities of the Meghalaya capital that were mainly affected by the clashes, Director General of Police (DGP) S B Singh said. "The Home Ministry has sanctioned the deployment of four additional CRPF .
12, including 4 policemen, injured in grenade attack
Twelve people, including four policemen and eight civilians, were injured on Monday when militants hurled a grenade at a police team in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian town.
10, including two policemen, injured in grenade attack
Ten people, including two policemen and eight civilians, were injured on Monday when militants hurled a grenade at a police team in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian town.
Grenade attack in Shopian, 16 injured
At least 16 people, including four policemen, were injured in a grenade attack in a busy market area in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said. Militants hurled a grenade on security forces in Shopian town, resulting in injuries to at least 12 civilians and four cops, a police official said. He said the area has been cordoned off and searches started to nab the attackers. Militants have carried out a series of grenade attacks on security forces and politicians since last week..