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Army Chief reviews security situation along LoC in JK
Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat today visited Northern Command headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district and reviewed overall security situation along the Line of Control. Gen Rawat, who was on a two-day visit to J&K, had visited forward areas bordering China in the eastern Ladakh region yesterday. Today, the Army Chief visited Northern Command Headquarter at Udhampur, a defence spokesman said. He was briefed by Lieutenant General D Anbu, GOC-in-C, Northern Command, on the overall security situation along the Line of Control and the hinterland in the command theatre, the spokesman said. The Army Chief interacted with senior military commanders and took a firsthand assessment of the prevailing operational conditions and preparedness, the spokesman said. Gen Rawat lauded the high standards of operational readiness in the difficult terrain and challenging operational environment, he said. The General also lauded the synergy and cooperation between the Northern Command, Air ...
Four teen girl suicide bombers launch deadly attack in Nigeria
Four teenage girl suicide bombers have killed two people in multiple attacks in northeast Nigeria, residents said today, in the latest assault since the government announced it was in ceasefire talks with Boko Haram. The suspected Boko Haram attack took place late Friday in the northeast Borno state capital of Maiduguri, the epicentre of the group's Islamist insurgency. The girls, estimated to be between the ages of 13 and 18, attacked the Zawuya settlement on the outskirts of Maiduguri, killing two people, residents told AFP. "We lost two people, a woman and a boy, in two of the four suicide explosions," Zawuya resident Musa Haruna Isa said. One of the bombers blew up while trying to scale a low mud wall outside a house that starting crumbling and detonated her explosive belt, killing the boy, Isa said. "One of them exploded near an open-air mosque, injuring one person," he said, adding that another bomber "panicked from the explosions from her colleagues and squeezed the trigger in .
Gazans bury their dead after bloodiest day in years
Gazans buried their dead today with calls for "revenge" a day after a major demonstration led to clashes that saw Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in the bloodiest day since a 2014 war. But while anger seethed over yesterday's events, only several hundred protesters had returned to tents erected at different sites near the Gaza Strip's border with Israel by mid-afternoon to resume demonstrations planned to last six weeks in the blockaded enclave. Thousands attended funerals for 14 of those killed -- two were buried yesterday -- with mourners holding Palestinian flags and some chanting "revenge" and firing into the air. The armed wing of Hamas, the Islamist movement that runs the Gaza Strip, said that five of those killed were members who were participating "in popular events side-by-side with their people." "Where are you, Arabs? Where are you, Muslims?" mourners chanted at one funeral, calling on the Arab and Muslim world to intervene. A general strike was also being held in both .
Israeli drone crashes in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone has crashed in southern Lebanon due to a technical malfunction, the military said today, after Hezbollah media labelled it a "spy" device. The Israeli military said that the drone crash in an open area last night posed "no risk of leaked information." It provided no further details. Hezbollah television station Al-Manar reported that the "spy drone" fell between Baraachit and Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon. It said that "a second spy plane targeted it with a guided missile, which resulted in it being destroyed." Israel and Shiite militant group Hezbollah, based in neighbouring Lebanon, fought a devastating war in 2006 and the two remain bitter enemies.
Israel says it will expand response if Gaza clashes go on
Israel will target "terror organizations" in Gaza if violence along the territory's border with Israel drags on, the chief military spokesman warned today, a day after thousands of Palestinians staged protests near the border fence. The mass marches were led by Gaza's ruling Hamas group and touted as the launch of a six-week-long protest campaign. Palestinian health officials said 15 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire and more than 750 hit by live rounds, making it the bloodiest day in Gaza since the 2014 cross-border war between Israel and Hamas. In yesterday's confrontations, large crowds gathered near the border fence, with smaller groups of protesters rushing forward, throwing stones and burning tires. Israeli troops responded with live fire and rubber-coated steel pellets, while drones dropped tear gas from above. The army released video showing soldiers with rifles perched on high earthen embankments overlooking the scene. Brig Gen Ronen Manelis, the chief army spokesman, .
J-K: Policeman killed, another injured by militants in separate incidents
A policeman was killed and another injured in separate incidents of firing by militants in Pulwama and Anantnag districts of south Kashmir today, the police said. Unidentified militants fired upon Mohammad Ashraf Mir - a resident of Machpuna Pulwama, but presently staying in Chanapora area of the city here near Murran Chowk area in Pulwama district, a police official said. Mir was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, he said. Earlier police had said that a civilian was injured. However, later they ascertained his identity and found out that he was a special police officer (SPO). A wreath laying ceremony was held at district police lines in Pulwama, where floral tributes were paid. In another incident earlier today, militants shot at and injured SPO Turag Singh while he was on traffic duty in Khanabal Chowk area of Anantnag, the police official said. Singh was rushed to a nearby hospital, from where he was referred to a hospital here for specialised treatment, he ..
30 militants killed in Afghanistan
At least 30 militants have been killed and nearly a dozen others injured as clashes erupted in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, an official said on Saturday.
Policeman, civilian shot at, injured by militants in Anantnag, Pulwama
A policeman and a civilian were shot at and injured by militants in Anantnag and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir today, the police said. According to a police official, Special Police Officer Turag Singh on traffic duty in Khanabal Chowk area of Anantnag was fired upon by unidentified militants, leaving him injured, a police official said. The injured policeman was rushed to a nearby hospital, from where he was referred to a hospital here for better treatment, he said. In Pulwama district, a civilian -- identified as Mohammad Ashraf Mir, a resident of Machpuna Pulwama, but presently staying in Chanapora area of the city -- was shot at and injured by militants near Murran Chowk area, the official said. Mir was rushed to a hospital and his condition was stated to be critical, he said. On Thursday, militants killed a special police officer was killed and injured his wife in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. In another incident that day, militants fired upon a man at Chancer in ..
SPO shot dead in J&K, another injured
Militants shot and killed a special police officer (SPO) in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday evening after critically injuring an SPO in Anantnag district earlier in the day, police said.
UK mulls Russian request for access to Yulia Skripal
Britain said today it was considering Moscow's request for consular access to Yulia Skripal, the daughter of a former Russian spy targeted in a nerve agent attack. Sergei Skripal and his daughter have been in hospital since March 4 after being poisoned in an attack in Britain that London and its major Western allies blame on Russia. The first use of chemical weapons in Europe since World War II has chilled Moscow's relations with the West. The Foreign Office said that in reaching its decision, it would take into account whether Yulia Skripal wanted Russian officials to pay her a visit in hospital. Yulia Skripal came out of critical care on Thursday. The 33-year-old was "improving rapidly and is no longer in a critical condition", said Salisbury District Hospital. She is now in a "stable" condition -- with the BBC reporting that she was conscious and talking. "We are considering requests for consular access in line with our obligations under international and domestic law, including ...
Bihar violence: 212 arrested, 15 cases filed
A total of 15 cases have been registered and 212 people have been arrested in connection with the communal violence in Bihar, the police said on Saturday"Attempts were made to disturb communal peace in some areas. Police acted effectively with the help of central forces. Total 15 cases have been registered and 212 people have been arrested," SK Singhal, the Additional Director-General of police (ADG) (HQ) told ANI.Communal clashes that broke out in Bhagalpur and Aurangabad on the occasion of Ram Navami, spilled over to other parts of the state after miscreants vandalised a Hanuman idol in Nawada.However, the situation had come under control after the security personnel were deployed in the city.
Bihar: Sadbhavna march taken out in violence-hit Munger
In order to restore peace in Bihar, authorities on Saturday took out 'Sadbhavna March' in Munger district after clashes took place between two communities in the city.During the peace march that took place at 9 am, people held banners and placards conveying messages of communal harmony and brotherhood.The authorities also sought cooperation from people in helping police identify anti-social elements in connection with the clashes.Recently, tension gripped Bihar after communal violence hit in several parts of the state, including Bhagalpur, Aurangabad and Nawada.However, the situation was brought under control after consistent efforts by the security forces following their deployment.
Four Nepalese arrested for robbing Rs 27 lakh from house
Four people, all hailing from Nepal, have been arrested for allegedly robbing Rs 27.54 lakh from a house in Dombivali near here on March 13-14, police said. Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Makarand Ranade said the theft had occurred in the house of Paresh Patil in Cholegaon area in Thakurli when his family had gone for a religious gathering in Jejuri on March 13. "When the family returned on March 14, they found that the grills of their bathroom window had been cut and cash and valuables, comprising Rs 4.30 lakh in gold jewellery, had been robbed," Ranade said. Police said that investigations, and tip-off from informants, led them to Kisan Damarbahadur Sahi (34) who was employed at the Patil household to clean vehicles. Officials identified the other three who have been arrested as Roshan Jeevan Padam Sahi (25), Raju Ratan Om Bahadur Sahi (32) and Jirbahadur Enbahadur Sahi (24). A fifth accomplice, identified as Kamal Sahi, is absconding and is believed to have
Israeli drone crashes in Lebanon
An Israeli drone crashed in an open area in Lebanon, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Saturday.
Afghanistan: 23 militants killed in last 24 hrs
At least 23 militants, including two Islamic State (IS)militants, were killed in operations by Afghan security forces in the last 24 hours, according to Afghanistan's defence ministry.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement that the operations were conducted in Ghazni, Farah, Badghis, Baghlan, Takhar, Badakhshan, and Helmand provinces, while adding that 23 other militants were also injured.During the operations, a local Taliban commander named Omari was also injured, the MoD was quoted by TOLOnews as saying.Further, the statement said that eight clearance operations, 69 special operations, five airstrikes and 100 supportive air operations were conducted. Also, vehicles and weapons belonging to the militants were destroyed.
Policeman critically injured in J&K militant attack
A policeman was critically injured on Saturday in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.
J&K police officer critically injured in militant attack
A police officer was critically injured on Saturday in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.
Policeman shot at, injured
A policeman was shot at and injured by militants in south Kashmir's Anantnag district today, police said. A cop on traffic duty at Khanabal area of Anantnag was fired upon by unidentified militants, leaving him injured, a police official said. He said the injured cop has been rushed to a hospital. Further details are awaited, the official said, adding a hunt has been launched to nab the attackers.
UN chief calls for Gaza violence probe
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the violent clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in Gaza killing 16 protesters.
16 Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli troops
Sixteen Palestinian protesters were killed in clashes with Israeli security forces along the Gaza border as residents marked Land Day, a Health Ministry spokesman said here.