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Pakistani Taliban ambush army vehicle, killing 7
Pakistani security officials say militants have ambushed an army vehicle on patrol in a northwestern tribal region, killing seven soldiers before fleeing back to neighboring Afghanistan. The two officials say the attack took place yesterday in North Waziristan. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because they were not authorized to speak to reporters. Hours after the attack, Mohammad Khurasani, a spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban, issued a statement claiming responsibility. While Pakistan's military has cleared over 90 percent of the North and South Waziristan tribal regions from insurgents, violence has continued there. The army has been constructing a series of fences along the border with Afghanistan to check the movement of militants.
Aurangabad riots: Video shows cops walking with mob; probe ordered
A purported video of some police personnel walking with rioters during violence in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district has surfaced, prompting the state police to order an inquiry into it. The video, purportedly showing policeman walking with the mob that was setting vehicles and property ablaze in the Aurangabad city on Friday night, has gone viral on social media. "We have asked people (who have the video recording) to deposit the footage to the police. We will check its authenticity and appropriate action will be taken if we find their (policemen's) involvement," state Additional Director General (Law and Order) Bipin Bihari told PTI. The official did not divulge further details, saying as of now it would be premature to comment on the video. "We will examine each and every video pertaining to this case and action will be taken accordingly. As of now there is peace in the city and our probe in the case is going on," he said. The process of registering cases was underway and arrests ..
Islamic State claims attack in Afghanistan that killed 10
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a government building in eastern Afghanistan that killed 10 people and wounded more than 40. In a statement circulated online today, the extremist group says four attackers took part in the assault the day before on the finance directorate in Jalalabad. Attahullah Khogyani, the spokesman for the governor of Nangarhar province, said there were eight attackers. Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate and the more established Taliban have carried out a wave of attacks in recent months that have killed scores of people. Afghan security forces have struggled to combat the two groups since the US and NATO concluded their combat mission in 2014, switching to a counterterrorism and support role.
Suspected movement along IB, high alert sounded in Jammu
A high alert was sounded in the Jammu region after movement of suspected militants was detected along the International Border (I-B) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, a senior police officer said today. The development comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on May 19. "We have sounded a high alert in the area since 12 am after the detection of suspected movement of a group of people near the I-B in Kathua district," the officer told PTI. Security installations along highways in Kathua, Samba, Jammu districts and security establishments have been put on alert, he said. Movement of suspected militants was detected in Kathua district's Tarnah Allah area, which is close to the I-B, the officer said. Three to four suspected militants are believed to be part of the group that has infiltrated from Pakistan into this side in Tarnah Allah in the Londi-Bobbiyan area, according to reports. Police and security forces have set up check posts and launched search ...
Another family behind new Indonesia suicide bombings: police
A family of five, including a child, carried out the suicide bombing at a police headquarters in Indonesia's second city Surabaya today, police said, a day after a deadly wave of attacks on churches staged by another family. "There were five people on two motorbikes. One of them was a little kid," national police chief Tito Karnavian said. "This is one family." An eight-year-old girl from the family survived the attack and was taken to hospital, while her mother, father and two brothers died in the blast, he said. Another 10 people were wounded in the attack including civilians and police officers.
482 gelatine sticks, 889 detonators recovered in Ranchi
In a joint operation, troops of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 193 Battalion and Jharkhand Police have recovered huge amount of explosives in East Singhbhum's Digri.The searches were conducted in the intervening night of May 13 and 14.As many as 482 gelatine sticks, 882 detonators, 250 metres of cortex wire, two coils of safety fuse and some other miscellaneous items were recovered from the searches.
Suicide attack at Indonesia Police headquarters
Two bike-borne militants blew themselves up at an Indonesian police headquarters in Surabaya city on Monday, police said. However they did not divulge the number of fatalities.
Four suicide bombers dead in Indonesia police HQ attack: authorities
Four militants on motorcycles blew themselves up at a police headquarters in Indonesia's second city Surabaya today, police said, wounding at least 10 people including officers a day after a deadly wave of suicide bombings hit churches. A young girl who was with the group survived the attack, police said as they revised their initial report that two suicide bombers had participated. "There were four perpetrators riding two motorcycles who have been confirmed dead, their identity is still being verified," said East Java police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera. "A child who was with them, an eight-year-old girl... has been taken to the hospital.
Police widen probe into Chechen-born Paris knife attacker
French investigators will widen their probe today to include possible help provided to the Chechen-born 20-year-old whose stabbing spree in central Paris, claimed by the Islamic State group, left one person dead and four seriously wounded. The man, identified as naturalised Frenchman Khamzat Azimov, carried out the attack Saturday night in a lively area of theatres and restaurants near the city's historic opera house. The knifeman, whose rampage followed a series of jihadist assaults in France that have killed 246 people since 2015, was shot dead by police after an officer failed to subdue him with a Taser. A source close to the inquiry said Azimov grew up with his family in Strasbourg, eastern France, which has a large community of Chechen refugees. His parents, now living in Paris, have been taken into custody as well as a friend in Strasbourg described as the "individual closest" to Azimov, according to a source close to the investigation. Amaq, the IS propaganda agency, released a
WB Panchayat Polls: Over 11% polling till 9 am
Over 11 per cent polling was recorded till 9 am in the West Bengal panchayat polls that was marked by sporadic incidents of violence in which several people were injured today, SEC officials said. Reportedly, one person was killed and three others were injured in South Dinajpur district's Tapan area after a bomb was hurled outside a polling station. The police are yet to confirm the death. "We have received a report that four persons were injured. Out of them, one has died. The district police superintendent is yet to confirm the death," an SEC official said. The official said that 11.93 per cent polling was recorded till 9 am. Less than three hours after polling began, the State Election Commission (SEC) received complaints of violence from several districts. It has asked the police to take action, SEC officials said. Reports of violence have been received from North 24 Parganas, Burdwan, Coochbehar and South 24 Parganas districts, they said. In Coochbehar district, North Bengal ...
Two suicide bombers blow themselves up at Indonesian police HQ: authorities
Two militants on a motorcycle blew themselves up at a police headquarters in Indonesia's second city Surabaya today, wounding at least 10 people including officers, authorities said, a day after a deadly wave of suicide bombings hit churches. Citing CCTV footage from the scene, East Java Police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera said a man and a woman on the bike stopped at the security checkpoint. "That's where the explosion happened," he added. "Two people were riding (on the motorcycle) and a woman was sitting at the back." The authorities said the wounded included six civilians and four police. Ambulances and the bomb squad descended on the chaotic scene with the CCTV images showed the mangled wreckage of a motorbike at the security gate at the headquarters in the heart of the city. There was no immediate claim of responsibility after the latest suicide bombing. "This is a cowardly act, undignified and inhumane," Indonesian President Joko Widodo told reporters in Jakarta. "There will
Blast at Indonesia Police HQ, 1 dead
Two bike-borne militants blew themselves up at an Indonesian police headquarters in Surabaya city on Monday claiming at least one personnel, media reports said.
Six bombers attacks three churches in Indonesia, killing 7
A family including their four children carried out the suicide attacks on three churches in Surabaya, Indonesia's East Java province on Sunday, said the Police.The death toll has risen to seven. Over forty people, including two police officers, were injured.All the three places were bombed at around 7 a.m.The attackers included two daughters aged 9 and 12 years old. All of the six bombers died, CNN reported.It is believed that the parents belong to Jamaah Ansharut Daulah, a terrorist group that supports ISIS in Indonesia.ISIS claimed responsibility for what it called "martyrdom attacks" in the port city on the east coast of Java Island, through its Amaq News Agency. But they didn't provide any proof to substantiate its claim.The claim is not yet confirmed by the authorities.
Two militants on motorcycle blow themselves up at Indonesian police HQ: authorities
Two militants on a motorcycle blew themselves up at a police headquarters in Indonesia's second biggest city Surabaya today claiming at least one police casualty, authorities said, just a day after a wave of suicide bombings on churches killed at least 14 and injured dozens. Citing CCTV footage from the scene, East Java Police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera said a man and a woman on the bike stopped at the security checkpoint. "That's where the explosion happened," he added. "Two people were riding (on the motorcycle) and a woman was sitting at the back.
Indonesia church attacks: Family of bombers 'had been to Syria'
A family of six, who carried out three church bombings in Indonesia killing 13 persons, had returned from Syria, police said.
Explosion at Indonesian police HQ leaves one casualty: official
An explosion ripped through a police headquarters in Indonesia's second biggest city Surabaya today claiming at least one casualty, authorities said, just a day after a wave of suicide bombings on churches killed at least 14 and injured dozens more. "There was an explosion and one of our members is a victim," said East Java Police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera, without saying whether the officer had been killed or injured. He added that the attack was carried out by suspects driving "vehicles".
Man shot dead, looted in New Delhi
A 55-year-old man was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants outside his residence in New Delhi's Kabool Nagar area on Sunday.The man, identified as Rakesh Jain, was first murdered by the two miscreants who then looted cash of about Rs. 3 lakh and ran away with his scooty.The entire incident was caught on CCTV.A probe is underway and further details are awaited.
Paris attack: Trump seeks changes to the thought process on terror
Expressing sadness over the latest terrorist attack in Paris, US President Donald Trump today called for a change in mindset for how countries deal with terrorism. "So sad to see the terror Attack in Paris. At some point countries will have to open their eyes & see what is really going on," Trump said in a tweet. "This kind of sickness & hatred is not compatible with a loving, peaceful, & successful country! Changes to our thought process on terror must be made," he added. Earlier, the US strongly condemned the Saturday's stabbing attack in Paris, where one person was killed and four others were injured by a 20-year-old knife-wielding man. The assailant was later killed by the police. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said. She said the US stands in solidarity with the French people and their government against the terrorist attack. "Acts like this only strengthen the resolve of the global ...
World needs to open eyes on terror: Trump on Paris attack
A day after an ISIS terrorist carried out a knife attack in Paris, killing one and injuring four others, United States President Donald Trump has urged countries "to open their eyes" and "change their thought process" on terror."So sad to see the Terror Attack in Paris. At some point countries will have to open their eyes & see what is really going on. This kind of sickness & hatred is not compatible with a loving, peaceful, & successful country! Changes to our thought process on terror must be made," Trump wrote on Twitter on Sunday.On Saturday, an attacker, who has been claimed by the ISIS as one of their soldiers, went on stabbing spree near the Palais Garnier opera house in the Second Arrondissement.The attacker, identified as French national Khamzat Azimov of Chechen origin, was later neutralised by Parisian police.
6 Naxals killed by security forces in Odisha
Six Naxals were gunned down by the security forces in two different districts of Odisha on Sunday.The Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel killed four Naxals in Kandhamal district and recovered one AK 47 along with other arms and ammunition, according to official sources.While in Balangir district, two Naxals were killed by security forces and a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession.