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Myanmar seizes drugs and equipment worth $7 mn in lab raid
Myanmar troops seized $7 million worth of narcotics, precursors and equipment in a raid on drug labs in the restive north, the army said today, as it continues a war against ethnic rebels accused of profiting from the drug trade. Soldiers and local officials found 259 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and 120 kg of opium in a sweep of the illicit drugs factory spread across 34 buildings near Lwalkhan, a village in war-hit Shan state near the Chinese border. The army statement, posted on the commander-in-chiefs Facebook page, also listed in rare detail the seized drug-producing equipment and precursors, including hundreds of barrels of acid and diesel, 750 bags of caustic soda, 22 freezers, 12 generators and huge caches of caffeine and other chemicals. "The Tatmadaw (military) seized the drugs in the raid and cooperated with the drug enforcement police team. The legal process is still ongoing," a senior police officer from the anti-drug department told AFP on the condition of ...
Pak forces kill 2 Taliban suicide bombers
Pakistani security forces today killed two Afghan-based Tehreek-e-Taliban suicide bombers who were planning to carry out an attack in the country's restive Bajaur agency bordering Afghanistan, the army said. The terrorists entered Bajaur Agency via the Kagha Pass. They were tracked down by security forces and surrounded by a cordon near the Ghatki Kaga area, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The militants were killed when they attempted to escape. One of the militants opened fire at the personnel and was shot dead in retaliatory action, while another blew himself up. Suicide jackets, anti-tank mines, magnetic mines, prepared remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices, remote-controlled receivers, detonators and communications equipment "bearing (an) Afghan mobile company's signature" were recovered from them, the statement said. It said the security forces foiled a major terror bid in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas
Couple looted
A couple was allegedly looted at gunpoint by two armed men here, police said today. The incident took place yesterday, they said, adding that the men looted all the valuables from the couple. An FIR has been registered against the accused, they added.
1 injured in firing in wedding ceremony
A youth was injured after a clash broke out between villagers in a wedding ceremony here, police said today. The incident occurred in Harsinghpur village yesterday when one Sonu along with others fired at Savnish, the police said, adding the injured was rushed to a nearby hospital. A case has been registered against the accused, they said.
Pak forces thwart terror attack, kill two suicide bombers
Pakistani security forces today shot dead two suicide bombers who were planning to carry out an attack in the country's restive Bajaur agency bordering Afghanistan, officials said. The militants were trying to enter Tehsil Gatki but were killed in the exchange of fire during a raid by the security personnel, officials said. One of the militants opened fire at the personnel and was shot dead in retaliatory action, while another blew himself up, they said. A huge cache of arms and explosives were seized from them, the officials added. The bodies of the militants were moved to Headquarters Hospital in Khar. The security has been tightened at all the entry and exit points to the area. Bajaur is an agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan. It is the smallest of the agencies in FATA. According to Ministry of States and Frontier Regions, FATA has been the country's worst hit region due to terrorist attacks in the last four years. A total of 3,062 people have ...
Afghan official: Bodies found of 9 people abducted last year
An Afghan official says that bodies of nine civilians abducted by militants early last year have been found in the countrys eastern province of Nangarhar. A district governor says the bodies, including three of tribal leaders, were found dumped in a common grave over the weekend. Sayed Rahman Mohmand of Kot district says the locals found the bodies in neighboring Achin district. The nine were abducted by militants in early 2017 in Kot and nothing was known about their fate till now. Mohmand says the Islamic State group was behind the abduction and the killings, though the militant group has not claimed responsibility for the deaths. Both the Taliban and IS are active in eastern Afghanistan.
More than 20 Naxals killed in Sukma encounter: Special DG
Special Director General, anti-Naxal operations, D.M. Awasthi on Monday said that more than 20 Naxals were killed in an encounter which took place yesterday in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.Speaking to ANI, DG Awasthi said that the security forces gave a befitting reply to the Naxals during the encounter which lasted for around 5 hours."For more than 5 hours, our forces endured heavy firing from Naxals in which two of our soldiers died. We also gave a befitting reply to their attack. More than 20 Naxals were killed in the firing," he said.Two assistant constables and a civilian were killed in an encounter with Naxals in Sukma district.Heavy exchange of fire between the troops of a 202nd battalion of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and Naxals took place near Elarmadgu village which falls under the purview of Bhejji police station.
Unidentified man killed after he tried entering Budgam Air Force Station
The security forces at the Budgam Air Force station in Jammu and Kashmir shot dead an unidentified individual when he crossed the security fence and came close to the perimeter wall.The incident took place yesterday when the person crossed the security fence even after repeated warnings from the sentry.The initial information reveals that the individual was mentally unstable, as he had no footwears, identity card and was without proper winter clothes.The police is trying to identify the man, who seemed to be around 50-55 years old.A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.
Swastikas drawn on Polish embassy in Israel
Swastikas were drawn on the gates of Poland's embassy in the Israeli capital Tel Aviv, a day after Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Jews were among perpetrators of the Holocaust, the media reported.
Boko Haram leader wanted 'dead or alive'
Nigeria has ordered its military to capture the leader of terrorist organisation Boko Haram "dead or alive".According to the local media reports, Nigeria's Army Chief Tukur Buratai ordered the troops on Sunday to capture Abubakar Shekau, dead or alive, who is both the spiritual head and supreme commander of the terror group."We must move across to wherever this criminal, Shekau, is and catch him red-handed. I want you to get him," the army chief charged the troops in Camp Zairo, previously the largest camp of Boko Haram in the northern state of Borno.On Thursday, a bounty of USD 8,310 was announced on Shekau's head.According to a report by the Adamawa State chapter of Muslim Council, up to 5,247 Muslims have been killed in the Boko Haram violence in seven local government areas of Adamawa town in northern Nigeria between 2013 and 2017.The Boko Haram insurgency began in 2009 when the militants staged an armed rebellion against the government of Nigeria.Suicide attacks carried out by ...
Israel foils assassination of Defense Minister
Israeli security agency Shin Bet on Sunday said it thwarted a plot by Palestinian militants to carry out a bombing attack against Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman.
2 policemen killed, six injured in Naxal ambush in C'garh
Two policemen were killed and six others were injured in a fierce gun-battle with Naxals after the rebels ambushed a police team in a dense forest in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district today, a top official said. The skirmish started around 11 am near a rivulet in the forest between Elarmadgu and Bhejji under Bhejji police station limits, when a joint team of security forces was out on an "area domination operation", Deputy Inspector General of Police (south Bastar range) Sundarraj P told PTI. "Assistant constables Madkam Handa and Mukesh Kadthi, belonging to DRG (District Reserve Guard of police), were killed and six other jawans suffered injuries in the encounter," he said. Of the injured, four are DRG personnel and other two belong to the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police. Soon after information about the ambush came, reinforcement was rushed and injured personnel and bodies of the policemen were taken out, he said. The injured personnel were airlifted to
NCP candidate in Meghalaya polls, 2 others killed in militant attack
NCP candidate for the Tura Assembly seat in Meghalaya J Sangma and two others were today killed in an attack by militants who exploded IEDs and opened fire at his convoy in East Garo Hills district, officials said. Jonathan Sangma was a candidate for the Williamnagar seat. Assembly elections are scheduled to be held for the 60-member house on February 27. Further details are awaited.
Five people killed in Dagestan church shooting
Five women were shot dead in an apparent radical Islamist attack on an Orthodox church in the North Caucasus region of Dagestan today, officials and local media said. According to local press reports an unidentified gunman fired at worshippers at an Orthodox church in the town of Kizlyar in the mainly Muslim region. "An unknown man opened fire with a hunting rifle in Kizlyar, fatally wounding four women," the regional internal affairs ministry said in a statement. A fifth woman died of her injuries in hospital, health ministry spokeswoman Zalina Mourtazalieva told TASS news agency. Two Russian police officers were injured in the attack. The attacker was "eliminated" by police fire, the regional internal affairs ministry added. According to a local official the assailant was a local man in his early twenties, the Interfax news agency reported. The Russian RBK daily quoted an Orthodox priest saying the attacker had opened fire on churchgoers following an afternoon service. "We ...
Six people booked for stopping cops from arresting kin
Six members of a family, including four women, were today booked by the Thane police for preventing a police team from arresting a person wanted in a case of cheating. Police said that an offence had been registered by NM Joshi Marg police in Mumbai against some people for cheating a woman in a bank. CCTV footage showed that an accused, Javed Sakar, was hiding in Ambivli in Kalyan, police said, following which a police team from Mumbai moved to nab him. Officials said that six members of a family prevented the police for entering the house long enough to allow Sakar to esacpe. An official said that a search was on for Sakar.
Five found dead in irrigation tank in AP
Five men were found dead in an irrigation tank in neighbouring Kadapa district today, police said. The bodies in a decomposed state were found floating in the tank at Vontimitta village, about 120 km from here, indicating they might have died at least a couple days ago, police said. Police, on being alerted by the locals, retrieved the bodies this evening and were carrying out a search of the tank. The bodies were yet to be identified and police in neighbouring states of Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka had been alerted, they said. Police said they were also probing the angle whether the men were part of red sanders smuggling gang.
Over 2,000 TN fishermen chased away by Lankan Navy
Over 2,000 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who had put out to sea in 490 mechanised boats, were chased away by the Sri Lankan Navy when they were allegedly fishing near Katchatheevu islet, a fishermen association leader claimed. The Lankan navy personnel, who came in 10 boats, also warned the fishermen not to poach fish near Katchatheevu and snapped the nets and fishing equipment of nearly 200 boats, Tamil Nadu Mechanised Boats Fishermen Association president P Sesuraja claimed here today. The fishermen, who ventured to the sea last night after a four-day strike, had to return empty-handed, he added. The fishermen also appealed to the government to take steps to prevent frequent attacks on them. On February 13, nearly 2,000 Tamil Nadu fishermen were allegedly chased away by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel and warned against venturing near Katchatheevu islet.
2 Indians arrested with arms in Nepal
Two Indian nationals were today arrested in Nepal for smuggling arms into the country, police said. Prasad Kushwaha, 27 and Ajay Prasad Kushwaha, 21, were arrested from a hotel room during a raid by a special police team in Gaur Municipality in southern Nepal. Acting on a tip off, the police team raided the hotel and confiscated two pistols and three round of bullets from the Indian nationals, Nepal police said. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, Ajit Prasad Kushwaha, a Nepali national from Birgunj Municipality in southern Nepal was arrested, police said. They said a pistol was confiscated from him. The 28-year-old Kushwaha was arrested during a security check by the police, police said, adding that further investigation into the matter was going on.
Five IS militants killed in Afghanistan
At least five militants affiliated with the terror outfit Islamic State (IS) have been killed in Afghanistan's Deh Bala district in Nangarhar province.According to the Afghan Army, the militants were killed during the operations of the Afghan commandos which were conducted with the help of the close-air support, reported Khaama Press.At least three weapons and ammunition depots were also destroyed along with another depot containing foods and commodities belonging to the terror outfit, the officials added.No comments have been received from the anti-government armed militant and terrorist groups including the IS by far.Nangarhar is among comparatively calm provinces in the East but the armed terrorist and militant groups have started their operations in some of its remote districts during the recent years, the report said.
Indian-origin officer in the running for Scotland Yard anti-terror chief
A senior Indian-origin police officer is in the running to take charge as Britains anti-terrorism chief when Scotland Yards National Lead for Counter Terrorism resigns next month. Neil Basu, currently Metropolitan police deputy assistant commissioner and Senior National Coordinator for UK Counter Terrorism Policing, is tipped to take over one of the British policings toughest jobs from Mark Rowley, The Sunday Times reported. Basu, whose father is of Indian origin, is a former Met Police commander overseeing organised crime and gangs. He has specialised in anti-terrorism policing for the past three years and is currently Rowleys deputy. He has been vocal about cracking down on British nationals who joined the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group in Syria and Iraq. In a recent interview with the Combating Terrorism Centre in New York, he said that exclusion powers would be applied to about 200 of the 300 fighters in the war zone as he revealed that about half of the 850 who ...