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5 detained over attack on Delhi doctor
Five men have been detained in connection with the attack on a city doctor involved in a property dispute with his two brothers in south Delhi's Gadaipur, police said today. The police said they have also questioned some other men, including the brothers of Dr Hans Nagar, who alleged that he was shot at and injured by some men, allegedly at the behest of his two brothers, they added. A senior police officer said they have detained five men, suspected to be involved in the attack, who are being questioned. The incident took place on the intervening night of April 28 and 29 and Nagar claimed that it was a fallout of a long-pending dispute he has had with his brothers over a property in Gurgaon. He also named four others behind planning the attack at him, the police said. The doctor told police that he had retaliated to the attack by firing around 12-13 rounds from his licensed pistol, in which, he believes that one or two of the assailants got injured, an official said.
Militants strike Baramulla town in north Kashmir, shoot dead 3 civilians
Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) militants tonight struck at the Old Baramulla town in Jammu and Kashmir and gunned down three men, in their early 20s, police said here. A police spokesperson said all the three persons were shot at from a very close range in Iqbal market of Old Baramulla town, killing them on the spot. The deceased, Asif Ahmad Sheikh, Haseeb Ahmad Khan and Mohmmad Asgar, all in their early 20s, were residents of Kakkar Hamam in Baramulla, he said. Police said that 15 rounds were fired on the three civilians, who have no track record of being involved in any political activity or intelligence agencies. The spokesperson said preliminary investigation revelead complicity of the Pakistan-based LeT. Director General of Police S P Vaid termed the attack as "barbaric and inhuman" and said the perpetrators will be soon brought to book. "One Pakistan-based and two other local militants of Old Town, Baramulla are the principal suspects in this case and wanted by the law," the spokesperson
3 civilians shot dead by LeT militants in Baramulla in north Kashmir: Police
Three civilians, in their 20s, were shot dead tonight by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants in the Old Town of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir, police said. A police spokesperson said all the three persons were shot at from a very close range in Iqbal market of Old Baramulla town, killing them on the spot. The deceased, Asif Ahmad Sheikh, Haseeb Ahmad Khan and Mohmmad Asgar, all in their early 20s, were residents of Kakkar Hamam in Baramulla, he said. Police said that 15 rounds were fired on the three civilians, who have no track record of being involved in any political activity or intelligence agencies. The spokesperson said preliminary investigation revelead complicity of Pakistan-based LeT. Director General of Police S P Vaid termed the attack as "barbaric and inhuman" and said the perpetrators will be soon brought to book. He added that senior police officials have rushed to the spot in north Kashmir. Preliminary police investigation revealed complicity of the Pakistan-based
BBC journalist shot dead at Afghan's Khost province
A British Broadcasting Corporation reporter was shot dead at Afghanistan's Khost province on Monday hours after the deadly Kabul blast that claimed lives of 25 people.Ahmed Shah was killed by motor-borne unknown armed assailants while he was on his way back home, as reported by the TOLO news.Shah had joined the BBC Afghanistan service a year ago.This comes after nine journalists were killed in the Shash Darak explosion in Afghanistan.Earlier on April 25, Kabul News journalist Abdul Manan Arghand was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Kandahar.
Unesco urges probe in Palestinian journalist's killing
Paris, April 30 (IANS/AKI) United Nations cultural organisation Unesco on Monday urged an investigation of the killing of Palestinian radio reporter Ahmed Abu Hussein, who died last week from gunshot wounds he received in Gaza on April 13.
3 civilians killed as militants open fire in Baramulla in north Kashmir
Suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants tonight shot dead three civilians in the Old Town of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir today, police said. The militants opened fire at the trio around 8.30 pm from a very close range in Iqbal Market at the Old Town, leaving them dead on the spot, the police said. The three persons, Asif Ahmad Sheikh, Haseeb Ahmad Khan and Mohmmad Asgar, all in their early 20s, were residents of Kakkar Hamam in Baramulla, a police official said. Director General of Police S P Vaid confirmed the killings in the attack and said senior police officials have rushed to the spot in north Kashmir. Preliminary police investigation revealed complicity of the Pakistan-based LeT terror group. One Pakistan-based and two other local militants of Old Town, Baramulla are the principal suspects in this case and wanted by the law, the police official said. The police have launched detailed investigation into the matter, he added.
2500 buildings for families of serving soldiers to come up: Gen Rawat
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said today he is saddened by the thought that families of soldiers, who defend the country's borders, are often forced to live in rented accomodations here and there in the absence of proper facilities. Laying the foundation stone of Parivar Avas Yojana - phase III at the military training camp area in Kotdwar today, Gen Rawatsaid the compulsion of living in rented houses will soon be over as 2500 multi-storeyed residential buildings meant for the families of serving soldiers werebeing constructed under the scheme. They will be safe and equipped with modern facilities, he said. Gen Rawatwho arrived in his home district yesterday also paid a brief visit to his ancestral village Saina Birmoli. He met his uncle Bharat Singh Rawat and other relatives at the village from where most families have migrated over the years. Only two families, including that of the Army chief's uncle, reside in the village at present. After spending about an hour at his ancestral .
Militants kill 3 men in Baramulla, JK
Militants shot dead three civilians in the Old Town area of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir today, police said. Militants shot the three men from close range around 8.30 pm, a police official said, adding that all the three died on the spot. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Asghar,Asif Sheikh and Haseeb Khan,all residents of Kakkar Hamam in Baramulla, the police official said.
41 killed in Afghanistan suicide bombings
At least 30 people, including nine journalists, were killed as two suicide bombers blew themselves up in quick succession in the Afghan capital on Monday. Hours later, another suicide bomber struck in Kandahar province killing 11 madrassa students.
Three civilians killed by militants in J&K
Three civilians were killed by militants on Monday evening in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla town, police said.
Sameer 'Tiger' meets his end; Hizb terror group suffers a jolt
In a major breakthrough, two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists including Sameer Ahmed Bhat, alias 'Sameer Tiger', considered the main recruiter for the extremist group as well as the brain behind several political killings, were gunned down in Pulwama district today, officials said. A civilian, Shahid Ahmad Dar, was also killed in cross fire while some others were injured when they tried to storm the encounter site at Drabgam, 17 kms from Pulwama district headquarters, officials said. Two Army personnel suffered bullet injuries in the encounter, police officials said. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range) S P Pani said Bhat was involved in several killings especially those of politicians. Giving details of the encounter, an official spokesperson said a joint team of state police, Army and CRPF carried out searches at Drabgam village in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. As the searches were going on, militants fired upon the security personnel. The forces retaliated leading to an ...
Armies of India, Malaysia start their first-ever bilateral exercise
The troops of the Indian and Malaysian armies today kickstarted 'Exercise Harimau Shakti 2018' in Kaula Lumpur, a statement by the Indian Army said. This is the first-ever joint Army exercise between the armies of India and Malaysia. The first phase of the two-week long exercise began with the formal handing over of the Regimental Flag to the Malaysian Army, signifying merging of the two contingents under one commander. First day of the exercise also saw briefings to the joint contingent on Malaysian country brief, exercise settings and security aspects. The day ended with a friendly volleyball match, which the visitors could finally won after a stiff competition. "Both armies stand to hone their tactical and technical skills in counter-insurgency and counter- terrorist operations under the UN mandate. Due emphasis will be laid on increasing interoperability between forces which is crucial for success of any joint operation," the statement said. The conduct of such exercises in future
Assam's new DGP plans research wing to study crime pattern
The newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam Kuladhar Saikia today said that the crime pattern in Assam is changing and there should be a research wing to study it. He said that he has plans to set up a research wing in the state. "The pattern of crimes in Assam is changing. I think we should have a research wing to study why this is happening," he told a press conference. Saikia, a 1985 batch IPS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, took over from Mukesh Sahay, who retired today after serving the force for 34 years and leading it for two and half years. Asked about his priority, Saikia said it would be crime against women and the increasing number of accidents on highways. The police force would also work on to speed up the poor conviction rate of crimes, especially against women, and will train investigating officers. The Assam police will also work to reduce HUman trafficking and continue counter insurgency operations, he added.
10 journalists including AFP photographer among dozens killed in Afghan attacks
Ten journalists including Agence France-Presse's chief photographer in Kabul, Shah Marai, were among dozens killed in multiple attacks across Afghanistan today, in the deadliest day for the country's media since 2001. Two suicide blasts in Kabul killed 25 people including Marai along with at least eight other journalists, in what Reporters Without Borders said was the most lethal single attack on the media since the fall of the Taliban. The attack, claimed by the Islamic State group, was condemned internationally by groups including the United Nations and the European Union, and spurred an outpouring of grief among Afghan journalists, many of whom took to Twitter to post tributes to colleagues and friends. Kabul police spokesman Hashmat Stanikzai said the second explosion came minutes after the first and targeted reporters at the scene. "The bomber disguised himself as a journalist and detonated himself among the crowd," he said. The interior ministry confirmed the number of deaths ...
10 aid workers released after abduction in South Sudan
Ten aid workers who were abducted in South Sudan last week have been released, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said today. "We are pleased that these 10 aid workers will now be able to return to their families," said Francois Stamm, ICRC head in South Sudan. The ICRC is commonly involved in mediating the release of captives and hostages. The United Nations in South Sudan said last week that an aid convoy had gone missing in the southwest of the war-torn country, close to the town of Yei, adding it was the second time aid workers had been abducted by an armed group this month. Aid workers have frequently been targeted during South Sudan's four-year-long civil war, with 100 killed since the outbreak of fighting in December 2013, according to the UN. The conflict has killed tens of thousands, forced millions from their homes and pushed millions more to the brink of starvation. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the 10 missing aid ...
Film on Subedar Joginder Singh shown to soldiers
A biopic of Subedar Joginder Singh, the hero of the 1962 Sino-Indian war who was conferred the Param Vir Chakra posthumously, was shown here in the presence of his family members and army GOC Gajaraj corps here. The Punjabi war film 'Subedar Joginder Singh' has been produced by Saga music and released on April 6 this year. It has been directed by Simerjit Singh who hails from Moga, the same region as Joginder Singh. The film depicts the life of Joginder Singh and his battalion of 20 men who held their position defying a 600-strong Chinese contingent in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh during the Sino-India war. Gajaraj Corps GOC Lt Gen Gurpal Singh Sangha told the media after the screening last evening that the film is a "great honour" to Singh, who had made the supreme sacrifice. "We are proud of him", he said adding the film will be available in every frontier and area where Indian soldiers are deployed so that they can see their hero. Sangha said, "We still have ..
BBC reporter killed in eastern Afghanistan: broadcaster
A BBC reporter was killed in eastern Afghanistan today, the broadcaster said, hours after twin blasts in Kabul marked the deadliest day for journalists in the war-torn country since the Taliban's fall in 2001. "It is with great sadness that the BBC can confirm the death of BBC Afghan reporter Ahmad Shah following an attack earlier today. The attack took place in Khost province," BBC World Service director Jamie Angus said in a statement.
40 killed in Afghanistan suicide bombings (Fourth Lead)
At least 29 people, including eight journalists, were killed as two suicide bombers exploded themselves in quick succession in the Afghan capital on Monday. Hours later, another suicide attack killed 11 madrassa students in Kandahar province.
Chhattisgarh extends ban on CPI (Maoist) for one more year
The Chhattisgarh government has extended the ban on the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and six of its front organisations for one more year, an official said today. He said that the ban, the notification for which was issued by the state's Home department, has come into effect from April 12. The CPI (Maoist) was first banned, along with its affiliates, in the state in April 2006 under provisions of the Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act-2005. The ban has been extended for a period of one year every year since then, he said. "The ban on the CPI(Maoist) and its six front organisations has been extended for one more year," a government official said today. The official identified the six Maoist front organisations, on which bans have been extended, as Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangh, Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh, Krantikari Adivasi Balak Sangh, Krantikari Kisan Committee, Mahila Mukti Manch and Janatana Sarkar. Security forces, comprising state police ..
Sameer Tiger found death waiting in village he called home
After months of hiding in the thick forests of Kashmir, the 20-year-old came back to where he once belonged -- only to find death lying in wait. Sameer Ahmed Bhat, alias Sameer Tiger, the Hizbul Mujahideen's main recruiter, was gunned down today in Pulwama district's Drabgam, the village he called home, officials said. Bhat, who was also known as "Abbasi" and "Faisal", met his end in the village after a six-hour gunbattle around 2.15 pm, they said. The morning began with security forces, acting on a tip-off that militants were holed up inside a house, cordoning the area. Around noon, security personnel, who were fighting stone pelting from the civilians, fired heavily at the house, causing an explosion, officials said. About an hour later, the first militant, identified as Aaquib Mushtaq, was killed. He was a local resident belonging to Rajpora area of Pulwama. Shortly after, Bhat, who is alleged to have carried out several political and civilian killings in Pulwama area, was gunned .