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3,000 TN fishermen chased away by Lankan Navy
More than 3,000 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who had put out to sea in 460 mechanised boats, were today chased away by the Sri Lankan Navy when they were allegedly fishing near Katchatheevu islet, Fisheries Department officials here said. The Lankan navy personnel also warned the fishermen from Rameswaram not to poach fish near Katchatheevu and snapped the nets of 10 boats, Assistant Director of Fisheries A Manikandan said. Later, the navy personnel asked the fishermen to take back the snapped nets and warned them not to venture near the islet, he added. Seven Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested on February 8 by the Lankan navy, which also snapped the fishing nets of at least 50 vessels while they were allegedly fishing near Katchatheevu islet. On February 6, more than 1,500 Tamil Nadu fishermen were chased away by the Sri Lankan Navy while they were allegedly fishing close to Katchatheevu islet.
Suspect arrested for knife attack in Beijing mall
The police have arrested a suspect involved in a knife attack at a shopping mall in Beijing on Sunday.
UK's Johnson meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi on Rohingya crisis
Britain's foreign minister Boris Johnson met with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar's capital today to press for action on the Rohingya crisis, as the country faces mounting pressure to punish troops accused of atrocities against the Muslim minority. Johnson spoke with the embattled Myanmar leader, whose reputation among the international community has plunged over her handling of the crisis, in Naypyidaw while on a four-day tour in Asia. The meeting followed Johnson's visit to a refugee camp in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district, where nearly 700,000 Rohingya have sought sanctuary in squalid settlements since a Myanmar army crackdown in northern Rakhine last August. The UN has accused Myanmar of driving the Muslim minority across the border in an ethnic cleansing campaign. Doctors Without Borders estimates at least 6,700 Rohingya died in the first month of violence. But Myanmar has staunchly denied the charges and blocked UN investigators from the conflict zone, souring ...
4 terrorists killed in attack on Army camp
Four terrorists have been killed so far by security forces in an operation to flush out JeM militants from an Army camp here, a senior police official said today. Two terrorists were killed by the forces after a group of heavily armed Jaish-e-Mohammad militants attacked the sprawling camp of the 36 brigade of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry early yesterday. "Two more terrorists have been killed, bringing the total number to four," the official said. Yesterday, two Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) were killed. Three more Army personnel and a civilian were killed, taking the death toll to six, the official added. The operation to flush out terrorists from the camp entered the second day today. "The operation is on and the evacuation (of people from the family quarters) is in progress," Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand told PTI. He said a number of families were still there and the Army's aim was to ensure their safety. "There was no .
Toll in attack on Army camp rises to 6
The toll in a terrorist attack on Sunjwan Army camp rose to six with the deaths of three more Army personnel and a civilian even as the operation to flush out the JeM militants entered the second day today. A group of heavily armed Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists had struck the sprawling camp of the 36 brigade of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry early yesterday, triggering a gunbattle. Two Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) were killed yesterday. A top police official said three more Army men and a civilian, who was the father of an Army personnel, were killed, taking the toll to six. Two of the attackers in combat gear were gunned down yesterday. "The operation is on and the evacuation (of people from the family quarters) is in progress," Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand told PTI. He said a number of families were still there and the Army's aim was to ensure their safety. "There was no firing since last night," the officer said, adding ..
Fourth holed-up militant in Jammu attack killed
Security forces on Sunday gunned down one more militant who was holed-up inside an army camp here after a group of terrorists attacked the military station, killing five soldiers and a civilian on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh: Jawan killed in IED blast
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan was killed on Sunday in a pressure bomb blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bijapur.Superintendent of police (SP) M. R. Ahire and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Sundarraj P confirmed the incident.The improvised explosive device (IED) went off at around seven in the morning when the jawans were on the guarding duty.
Residents provide snacks, meals to security forces in Sunjwan
As the operation to flush out JeM terrorists who stormed an Army camp here entered the second day, local residents have been frequenting the area to serve meals and snacks to police and paramilitary personnel camped there. The admiring gesture by residents of Sainik Colony have also been well-received by the mediapersons stationed there. The residents pooled their resources and have been serving meals, tea, snacks and water to hundreds of people, mostly police and paramilitary personnel and scribes, camping outside the main gate of the sprawling military station since yesterday. "It's a small effort on our part... We want to contribute to the nation and decided to provide tea and snacks to the security forces deployed outside and to the mediapersons," Sanjeev Manmotra, who is leading the initiative, told PTI. He said their effort was also aimed at sending a message to the misguided youth in the Kashmir Valley who target security forces with stones during anti-terrorist ..
Modi pays tributes at UAE war memorial
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid a wreath at Wahat Al Karama, a war memorial of the UAE's brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
Woman killed in Pakistan shelling on LoC
A woman was killed in Pakistani firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, police said on Sunday.
Army chief in Jammu to review anti-terror operation
Indian Army chief Bipin Rawat arrived here on Sunday to review an anti-terror operation at the Sunjuwan camp which was attacked by JeM militants a day ago leading to the deaths of two soldiers.
Police shoot man during sword attack on Indonesian church
Police in Indonesia have shot a sword-wielding man who attacked a church congregation during Mass, injuring four people. The reason for the attack Sunday morning in Sleman district in Yogyakarta province is not immediately clear. Churches are a common target for Islamic militants in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation. Video shows people in the church throwing books at the man as he lunges towards them with his sword. Witnesses say the injured include a police officer who tried to subdue the attacker and a priest. The suspect has been hospitalized.
Ops to flush out terrorists from Army base enters 2nd day
The operation to flush out JeM terrorists who stormed an Army camp here entered the second day today with the Army saying that there was no firing during the night and the focus continued to be the evacuation of people from the family quarters. A group of heavily armed Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists struck the sprawling camp of the 36 brigade of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry in the early hours yesterday, triggering a gunbattle which left two Army personnel including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) dead. Two of the attackers in combat gear were also gunned down while nine people--a major, three personnel and five women and children--were injured in the day long operation. Condition of the major and another personnel was stated to be "critical". "The operation is on and the evacuation (of people from the family quarters) is in progress," Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand told PTI. He said a number of families are still there and the Army's aim was to ensure ...
Turkish military copter crashes in Syria, 2 killed
A Turkish military combat helicopter crashed on Saturday in northwestern Syria's Afrin during the ongoing operation, and two soldiers were killed, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
Nation should boost Indian soldiers' morale: Sushil Kumar
Condemning the terror attacks on an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir, star wrestler and two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar urged the entire nation to boost the morale of the soldiers."I want to thank the families of the slain soldiers for sending their sons and husbands at the border to secure the nation. My condolences are with them. I believe the entire nation should collectively boost the morale of these soldiers, who are working hard to protect the citizens," Kumar told ANI.The wrestler's remark comes after terrorists on Saturday morning attacked the Sunjwan army camp in the state, killing two army personnel and injuring four others, including the daughter of a soldier.Meanwhile, the army successfully neutralised one more terrorist in the ongoing operation at the camp. In all, three terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) have been killed so far.
Woman killed in ceasefire violation by Pak in Rajouri
A woman was killed today when Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said. Parveen Akhter was killed when she was hit by a bullet fired by Pakistani troops along the LoC in Pkukherni and Lairan villages of Noushera around 10:35 PM, he said. The official said Akhter was hit inside her home at Lairan village. Indian troops guarding the border retaliated to silence the Pakistani guns, he said, adding intermittent firings and shellings were going on when the last reports were received. Earlier in the day, Pakistani troops launched mortars shells at civilian areas along the LoC in nearby Poonch district but there was no loss of life or injury to any one. "The Pakistan Army launched mortar shells in Khadi Karmara forward areas in Poonch around 11:00 hours today," the police official said. The shells fell deep inside Indian territory along the LoC triggering panic and ...
Sri Lanka releases Indian fisherman after son's death
India has secured the release of a Tamil Nadu fisherman, whose son died earlier this week, from Sri Lanka, the External Affairs Ministry said on Saturday.
Jewellery shop owner, staff killed
Unidentified persons attacked and killed a jewellery shop owner and one of his staff in Binjharpur area in Odisha's Jajpur district, police said. The crime was committed in a bid to loot jewellery and cash they were carrying, they said. The deceased have been identified as Khageshwar Rana (51), the owner of Tarini Jewellers and his staff Chaitanya Prasad Sahu (45). Both Rana and Sahu were returning home yesterday night after closing the jewellery shop when the incident took place, police said. The miscreants followed them and attacked them with sharp weapons before fleeing with the loot, they said. The two were rushed to the Jajpur District Headquarters Hospital where doctors declared them brought dead. An investigation into the matter is underway.
Jaish terrorists attack Army camp, kill 2 personnel
Heavily armed Jaish-e- Mohammad (JeM) terrorists today struck at an Army camp here, killing two personnel and injuring nine others including a Major, nearly 15 months after the Jammu region was hit by a similar attack. Two terrorists, both in combat gear, were gunned down after the Army evacuated people from 150 family quarters within the sprawling camp of the 36 Brigade of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, an officer said. The Army officer said Subedar Madanlal Chowdhary and Havildar Habibullah Quereshi, both hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, were killed and nine others -- four Army personnel and five women and children -- were injured in the attack. The condition of two of the injured Army personnel was stated to be "critical", he said. Briefing media persons at the main entrance of the camp, Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said the operation would continue till "all the terrorists are apprehended or killed". "The Army has killed two heavily armed terrorists ..
Mehbooba directs for strict vigil on vital installations in JK
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today directed for strict vigil on vital installations, including airports, bus stands and crowded places, in the aftermath of a terror attack on the Sunjwan Army camp here. Two Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) were killed while a Colonel rank officer and daughter of an Army personnel were among four people injured as militants attacked the camp in Jammu city early today. Mebhooba passed the direction at a high-level security review meeting and appealed all sections of the society to stand in unison against the designs of terrorists. She was briefed by General Officer Commanding in Chief (Northern Command) Lt Gen. Devraj Anbu about the Sunjwan attack and the ongoing operation to flush out the attackers there, an official spokesman said. The chief minister, while condemning the attack, described the incident as an effort by elements inimical to peace to disrupt the pace of development in the state. Mehbooba paid tributes to the slain Army ..