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No objection to central forces for bypoll: Amarinder
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday welcomed the suggestion for deployment of central para-military forces for the Shahkot assembly by-election.
Hafiz Saeed offers funeral prayer in absentia of Kashmiri militants
Mumbai attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed led a funeral prayer in absentia of the Kashmiri militants killed recently. Saeed led the prayers yesterday at the JuD headquarters in Chauburji Lahore which apparently has been taken over by the Punjab government a few months ago. He also led a rally outside the JuD headquarters to express solidarity with the Kashmiris. Interestingly, Saeed has offered Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and ousted premier Nawaz Sharif "relief" if they quit their friendship with the Indian prime minister. "If the prime minister (Abbasi) and former prime minister (Sharif) want to rid of the problems they are facing today they first will have to quit their friendship with Indian prime minister (Narendra) Modi and slavery of the United States," he said. Saeed further said Islamabad should stop making lame excuse regarding extending support to the Kashmiris and tell the people about its limitations. He said the Kashmiri militants' struggle ...
Two dead as clashes broke out in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Two persons died and around fifty others, including a dozen policemen, were injured as clashes broke out between two communities in Aurangabad city in Central Maharashtra last night, police said. The situation was under control since this afternoon, but the district administration has clamped prohibitory orders under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure banning assembly of people and suspended Internet services, said a senior police official. One of the deceased was a 17-year-old youth who allegedly died in police firing, while the other was a 65-year-old man who was trapped in his house when an adjoining shop was set on fire by rioters, the official said. The rioting started in Moti Karanja area around 10 last night and spread to Gandhi Nagar, Raja Bazaar, Shah Ganj and Sarafa areas, forcing police to fire in the air and lob teargas shells, the official added. Among those injured were seven women and a dozen policemen, including an assistant commissioner of ...
US stealth fighters intercept Russian bombers off Alaska
A pair of US Air Force stealth fighter jets have intercepted two Russian nuclear-capable bombers in international airspace off the coast of Alaska, a spokesman for the North American Aeorospace Defence Command (NORAD) said.
Five arrested for Manipur bomb explosion
Five persons, including two women have been arrested in connection with the bomb explosion outside a BSF camp at Koirengei in Imphal East district earlier this week, top Manipur police officer said. Two BSF personnel and three civilians were killed in the blast that took place on May 9. Manipur Director General of Police told newsmen here yesterday that the force had been on alert since the blast and acting on intelligence input arrested the five within 24 hours. The five included the kingpin, who is an active cadre of the proscribed People Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), the DGP said. PREPAK, whose main demand is the expulsion of outsiders from Manipur, had claimed responsibility for the blast.
2 police constables attacked in clash during temple festival
Two police constables were hacked in a clash between two groups over worshipping rights during a temple festival, in the district today, police said. The two head constables intervened in a quarrel between the groups and tried to broker peace, but were attacked with sickles by one group, they said. The injured constables, Omar and Mohan, have been hospitalised, the police said, adding they have launched a hunt for four people, including an advocate, in connection with the attack. A huge posse of police personnel has been posted in the area.
Afghanistan: ISIS kills five of their own
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group killed around five of their own soldiers in Afghanistan Nangarhar province on Saturday.The provincial government's media office in an official statement said the militants were killed during infighting in a considerably peaceful Achin district, reported the Khaama Press News Agency.The statement further added that the operations were conducted in near Kham Miran area during the operations which involved an airstrike.Khaama Press News agency further reported that the operations were launched right after ISIS terrorists orchestrated a coordinated attack on Afghan forces.Nangarhar has been relatively calm of all the provinces until the time it fell prey to the Taliban regime.Previously, around 15 ISIS terrorists were killed during operations in Haska Mina district of Nangarhar province.
Iraqis vote in first election since IS defeat
Millions of Iraqis across the country headed to vote on Saturday for their representatives in Parliament, for the first time after the full territorial defeat of Islamic State (IS) terror group in Iraq.
Rajnath to review Naxal situation in Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh arrived in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur city on Saturday to review the Naxal situation in the state.He will hold a meeting with Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh and several top officers from police departments and paramilitary forces that have been deployed in the state.Currently, eleven districts of Bihar, three districts of Uttar Pradesh, 10 districts of Chhattisgarh, nine districts of Odisha, and three districts of West Bengal are affected by the Left Wing Extremism.
Section 144 imposed in Maharashtra's Aurangabad
Section 144 has been imposed and Police have been deployed in Maharashtra's Aurangabad after clashes broke out between two groups Friday night.Clashes broke out when the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation cut water connection in the area, owing to non-clearance of bills.According to initial information, water connection was also cut at one of the religious places, after which things took a violent turn.Around 50 shops were gutted in the clashes, and hundreds of youths took to the streets to pelt stones, as the issue turned into a communal clash.Police had to resort to teargas shelling to contain the situation. The clashes left many injured, including police personnel. However, the police are yet to confirm any death in the clashes.
Iraq holds first nationwide election since IS defeat
Iraq began voting Saturday in its first parliamentary election since declaring victory over the Islamic State group, with the country hoping to shore up a fragile peace and rebuild. Polling stations opened around the conflict-scarred nation under tight security as the jihadists still pose a major security threat despite a sharp fall in violence. The ballot comes with tensions surging between key players Iran and the United States over the nuclear deal, sparking fears of a destabilising power struggle over Iraq. Roughly 24.5 million voters face a fragmented political landscape five months after IS were ousted, with the dominant Shiites split, the Kurds in disarray and Sunnis sidelined. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi -- who took over as IS rampaged across Iraq in 2014 -- is angling for a new term, claiming credit for defeating the jihadists and seeing off a Kurdish push for independence. But competition from within his Shiite community, the majority group dominating Iraqi politics, ...
CRPF jawan killed in encounter in Pulwama
A CRPF jawan was killed and a civilian injured in a brief exchange of fire between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Chinar Bagh, Mohalla Takiya, in Pulwama late on Friday following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. "As soon as the search party approached the suspect's house, militants hiding inside fired indiscriminately due to which the house owner Bashir Ahmad sustained an injury and is stated to be stable now," the official said. He said during the initial exchange of fire between militants and security forces, a CRPF jawan sustained injuries. The jawan, Mandeep Kumar, later succumbed to injuries. The militants, taking advantage of the darkness, fled from the spot, he said adding the operation was called off early this morning.
Trooper killed, civilian injured in J&K gunfight
A CRPF trooper was killed and a civilian injured in a gunfight on Saturday between a group of militants and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.
Muslim scholars: Suicide attacks violate Islamic principles
Muslim scholars from three countries issued an edict today saying that violent extremism and terrorism, including suicide attacks, are against Islamic principles, in an effort to convince the Taliban to end their violence. Seventy prominent scholars from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Indonesia issued the fatwa, or edict, at a conference in Indonesia on ways to achieve peace and stability in Afghanistan. The Taliban urged Islamic clerics to boycott the Bogor conference and warned Afghan clerics, "Do not afford an opportunity to the invading infidels in Afghanistan to misuse your name and participation in this conference as means of attaining their malicious objective." Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, who opened the one-day meeting, stressed Indonesia's commitment to helping build peace in the country. Jokowi said the conference was part of Indonesia's efforts to encourage the role of Islamic clerics, or ulema, in promoting peace in Afghanistan. "Through the voice of ulema, ...
J-K: CRPF jawan injured in ongoing encounter
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan suffered a bullet injury in an ongoing encounter that broke out between the terrorists and the security forces in Pulwama district in the wee hours of Saturday, according to official sources.The gunfight broke out when the security forces were carrying out cordon and search operations in the area.Reportedly, the security forces have managed to trap two to three terrorists in the area.More details are awaited.
Karnataka readies to vote on Saturday for new assembly
Karnataka is all set to vote on Saturday for electing its 15th Legislative Assembly after a fortnight-long bitter campaign by the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S). Vote count will take place on May 15.
Naxal killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district
A Naxal leader was killed in an encounter with police in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district today, an official said. Sevak Ram, a Naxal 'commander', was killed in an encounter with police in a forest near Ravandiggi village, a police official told Bhasha/ PTI over phone. A team of district police was patrolling the area after getting information about presence of Naxals under the Mainpur police station limits yesterday, he said. The team came under fire near Ravandiggi village today and retaliated, he said. Sevak Ram, the Naxal whose body was recovered from the spot after the rebels fled, was carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head, the police official added. He was involved in many incidents of violence including killings, the official said.
5 held for Manipur BSF camp blast
Police in Manipur on Friday arrested five insurgents of the outlawed People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) for an explosion near a BSF camp which killed two troopers.
Islamic militant, officer killed after Indonesia prison riot
Police say a suspected Islamic militant fatally stabbed a police officer at a police detention centre near Indonesia's capital before being fatally shot by other officers. National police spokesman Setyo Wasisto said the attack occurred late yesterday at the headquarters of the elite Mobile Brigade police in Depok, on Jakarta's southern outskirts, hours after 155 Islamic militant prisoners who earlier took over the headquarters and killed five officers surrendered to police. Wasisto said Friday the attacker used a hidden knife to stab an officer who was questioning him about why he was near the headquarters. Separately yesterday, police arrested four suspected militants who allegedly planned to attack the headquarters following the prison clash. Police said two of them resisted arrest and were shot and injured.
NIA registers cases against suspected Khalistani terrorist
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on Friday, registered two cases against Canada-based, suspected Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, one in connection with the 2016 terrorist attack in Punjab and second for conspiring to attack alleged right-wing leaders in India.Initial probes were conducted by the Punjab Police in the cases, who had also filed an FIR in 2016, however, the cases were eventually handed over to the NIA as it was a broader case of Khalistani terror activities in the state.According to media reports, Nijjar is a known terror mastermind and an accused in the 2007 blast that killed six and injured 42 in the city of Ludhiana in Punjab. There have also been concerns that western countries, especially Canada, could be sheltering Khalistani terrorists.That Nijjar was briefly taken into custody by Canadian authorities in April but was released without any charges within a day did not help those concerns at all.A Look Out Circular (LOC) and a Red Corner Notice ...