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BSF trooper, girl killed in Pakistani firing
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and a girl were killed in overnight shelling and firing by Pakistan Rangers on the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, police said Thursday.
South Korea to hold security drills around Winter Olympics site
South Korea is all set to conduct defence drills on Thursday around PyeongChang county, site of the upcoming Winter Olympics, following a thaw in inter-Korean relations after months of heightened tension on the Korean peninsula.
BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire
A Border Security Force jawan was today killed as Pakistani troops opened fire and shelled Indian positions along the International Border in R S Pura sector of Jammu. "BSF troops are giving a befitting reply," Additional Deputy Commissioner of Jammu, Arun Manhas, said. A BSF personnel died in the heavy shelling. He has been identified as head constable Suresh. He was a native of Tamil Nadu. The firing and shelling on the Border Out Posts and civilian areas in RS Pura sector started at 2100 hours yesterday, a BSF official said. Shells fired by Pakistan landed in Arnia belt and hit several villages as well. "The district administration has asked all its officers to remain in a state of highest preparedness in view of continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan," he said. However, the villagers have not been evacuated so far, he said.
Al-Qaeda suspect charged with conspiracy to kill Americans
The US is seeking extradition of an alleged Al-Qaeda suspect who has been charged by the FBI with conspiracy to kill Americans. Christian Ganczarski, aka Abu Mohamed -- a German citizen born in Poland -- is at present lodged in a prison in France, where he spent last 15 years. A sealed indictment in this regard was made public yesterday. "Today, we publicly announce charges against Ganczarski alleging that he participated in the planning of plots to kill Americans with high-level al-Qaeda terrorists Khaled Shaikh Mohammad, Usama bin Laden and others," said US Attorney Geoffrey S Berman. Ganczarski allegedly provided Al-Qaeda with expertise in logistics, computers, radio communications and the maintenance of weapons systems that would be used against Americans soldiers after the 9/11 attacks, said New York Police Commissioner James P ONeill. "He rubbed shoulders with Osama Bin Laden and the men who planned and executed plots from the bombing of US embassies in East ...
Palestinian killed in clashes with Israeli forces in West
A Palestinian was killed during clashes with Israeli forces in the north of the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry announced. Israeli forces entered the Palestinian city of Jenin yesterday, eyewitnesses said, with violent clashes breaking out in which Israeli police said there were a "number of injuries". The health ministry named the dead man as Ahmed Jarrar, 22. At least two Palestinians were arrested, with clashes ongoing today, Palestinian eyewitnesses said. Videos posted online by Palestinians showed multiple Israeli armoured vehicles entering the city. Israeli media suggested the raid might have been linked to the killing of a rabbi in the West Bank a week earlier. Raziel Shevah, a 35-year-old rabbi, was shot dead near the Jewish settlement he lived in near Nablus on January 9 by unknown assailants.
1 jawan killed, 1 injured as Pak targets LoC posts in J-K
Heavy firing is underway here in RS Pura sector since 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of the sector said on Thursday."The firing was initiated by Pakistan since 11 p.m. on Wednesday, in which one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was killed and another one injured. The firing is still underway," RS Pura sector SDM Naresh Kumar told ANI.Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) here on Wednesday night.This comes less than two days after four Pakistani soldiers were killed by the Indian Army in the cross-border firing initiated by the former in Poonch sector.On a related note, three civilians have been reportedly been injured in the fresh round of firing.
Suicide blasts kill 10 in NE Nigeria: militia, resident
Ten people were killed and dozens injured today in a double suicide-bomb attack in the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri, a civilian militia leader and a resident said. The blasts happened in the Muna Garage area of the Borno state capital, in a market used mainly by internally displaced people (IDPs) from a nearby camp. "I can confirm that 10 people have died in the attack," said Ibrahim Liman, of the Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJTF), which assists the military with security against Boko Haram. Liman initially gave the death toll as three but he added: "Seven more bodies were brought in from the UMTH (University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital). "Now the number of injured is 52," he said. "Two under-aged girls, aged about 13, struck at the market at about 4:10 pm (1510 GMT) -- a peak hour. The first bomber set off her explosives in a sparsely populated part of the market. "Moments later, the second bomber set off her explosives in the crowded part of the market. That ...
Large scale infiltration bid from across LoC could be made:
Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat today warned that a large scale infiltration bid from across the Line of Control could be made in the next few months. The border is being kept "alive" by the Pakistani troops to support infiltration, he said. Addressing the geo-political conference 'Raisina Dialogue' here, he said, "There are terrorist bases very much inside Pakistan and an attempt is being made to revive the insurgency in Kashmir because people do feel that there is some semblance of peace that is returning to the Valley. "Therefore, we visualise, large scale infiltration taking place in the next few months," Rawat said. The Army chief also spoke about nuclear weapons and deterrence. He made the remarks about nuclear weapons while responding to a question on the warning by the Pakistan Army against any "misadventure". Pakistan's warning had come after Rawat's recent remark that his force was ready to call Islamabad's "nuclear bluff" and cross the border to carry out any ...
R-Day: Security agencies conduct counter-terror drill at Delhi
Security agencies today conducted a mock drill at a Delhi Metro station in the national capital region as part of counter-terror preparations in view of the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations on January 26. The drill was organised by the CISF, which is tasked with the security of the Delhi Metro, at Vaishali station in Ghaziabad near here. A terrorist attack-like situation was simulated at the station and multiple agencies such as the CISF, the National Security Guard, Delhi Metro, the National Disaster Response Force, civil defence, Uttar Pradesh Polices' anti-terror squad and fire department participated, a senior security official said. Bomb disposal teams, dog squads, traffic police and medical reinforcements were part of the drill, he said. A total of 167 personnel were involved in the mock drill conducted to check the preparedness of the security agencies, who protect vital public spaces, in the run up to the Republic Day celebrations, he said.
Afghan forces kill 14 IS militants in Nangarhar
Security forces during overnight operations killed 14 Islamic State (IS) terror group militants in the eastern Nangarhar province, provincial government spokesman Attaullah Khogiani said Wednesday.
US decision on Jerusalem caused 30 deaths: Palestinian President
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday said that protests against the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital has left 30 people dead, 7,000 wounded and some 1,000 imprisoned.
Prisoners attack jail staff, set fire to furniture
A group of prisoners today attacked jail staff and set fire to some furniture inside the prison premises in West Bengal's Hooghly district, police said. Some prisoners led by Nepu Giri first started abusing the prison staff of Hooghly jail and then attacked them in which one jail staff was injured, they said. They prisoners also set fire to furniture in the Hooghly jail, the police said. A police team led by Commissioner of Chandennagarore Police Commissionerate, Ajay Kumar rushed to the Hooghly jail and brought the situation under control, the sources added.
Case against news channel over footage branding two innocent
A case was registered against a private news channel for airing photographs of innocent youths of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, and calling them militants, police said today. "In reference to 'V6' news channel telecast, two innocent youth namely Farhan Shafi, a Class XII student, and Farhat Rashid, a diploma holder, have been shown by the instant news channel as militants in place of the killed militant Farhan Wai of Wanigund," a police spokesman said. An encounter took place between security forces and militants at Larnoo village of Kokernag in Anantnag district on January 9 in which one militant, Farhan Wai of Hizbul Mujahideen, a resident of Wanigund, was killed, he said. "The news channel 'V6' on the same day telecast a news (report) wherein they have shown both the innocent youth (Farhan Shafi and Farhat Rashid) as militants," the spokesman said. Police took cognisance of the matter and registered a case in this regard, he said, adding that an investigation ..
FIR against TV channel for showing students as militants
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday lodged an FIR against a TV channel for showing two innocent students as militants.
Sudan police fire tear gas as protesters march against price
About 200 protesters marched Wednesday in the Sudanese capital's twin city of Omdurman against rising food prices, with anti-riot police firing tear gas to disperse the rally. Prices of food items but mainly bread have surged in past weeks across Sudan after a jump in the cost of flour due to a shortage of wheat supplies. Sporadic protests have since erupted in parts of Sudan, including Khartoum, with demonstrators coming out onto the streets in their hundreds. "No, no to hunger! No, no to high prices!" protesters shouted as they marched towards a square in central Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum on the west bank of the Nile River. Anti-riot police moved in swiftly to stop their march and fired tear gas, an AFP correspondent reported. Authorities had poured water into the streets leading to the square in an attempt to prevent protesters from reaching the site, he said. Today's rally was called by the main opposition Umma Party, a day after a similar demonstration held
CISF conducts mock drill 'terrorist attack' at Delhi metro station
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), along with the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police, conducted a mock drill on Wednesday at the Vaishali metro station here to test their preparedness against possible terror attacks in the wake of forthcoming Republic Day celebration.The drill started at 12 noon when two mock terrorists entered the station and opened fire at commuters and the staff.Upon hearing the gun shots, the duty personnel deployed at the security point, immediately took their position in order to retaliate them. The shift in-charge immediately sensed the urgency of the situation and conveyed the message to Operational Control Centre as well as their seniors.Subsequently, the Operational Control Centre conveyed the scene to all the agencies as per contingency, as well as all concerned for re-enforcement.QRT teams, BDS teams, Dog Squad teams and re-enforcement teams of CISF immediately responded to overcome the panic situation.However, two metro commuters got severely injured in
Saudi gives $2 bn to Yemen
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday ordered the transfer of $2 billion to the Central Bank of Yemen to alleviate the suffering of Yemeni people, media reports said.
Two Naxals arrested after encounter in C'garh's Bijapur
Two Naxals were arrested after an exchange of fire between security forces and Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarhs insurgency-hit Bijapur district, police said today. Police said that the two Naxals, identified as Madvi Baman (30) and Harish Podiam (23), were rounded up yesterday from the forests near Bhusapur village under Usoor police station limits, about 450 kilometres from here, following an exchange of fire. The encounter took place during an anti-Maoist operation launched at Galgam, Bhusapur and Tekmela villages of Usoor by a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and district police. A directional bomb, detonator, bow and arrow and other materials were recovered from their possession, the official added.
China infrastructure development in Doklam is temporary: Gen. Rawat
Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said infrastructure development by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the Doklam Plateau is temporary in nature."As far as Doklam is concerned PLA soldiers are there in a part of the area, although not in numbers that we saw them in initially. They have carried out some infrastructure development, which is mostly temporary in nature," General Rawat said during a Facebook interactive session at the Raisina Dialogue in response to a question on Doklam.His remarks come in wake of recent media reports about China apparently taking control of the northern side of the Doklam Plateau.According to media reports, China has taken some infrastructure development activities in the disputed region.However, General Rawat said Indian forces will face the PLA troops if they come again in Doklam."While troops (PLA) may have returned and infrastructure remains, it is anybody's guess whether they would come back there, or is it because of the ..
Govt not serious over issue of pvt sale of military gear: HC
Expressing concern over the open sale of army apparel and gear, the Delhi High Court today pulled up the Centre for not taking the issue seriously and asked the Delhi government to take steps to curb the sale and manufacture of such items. The bench said the Centre does not seem to be interested in doing anything despite seriousness of the issue which has its implications on "state security and public safety". The court made the observations in the backdrop of recent terror strikes, including the one of the Pathankot airforce base in January 2016 by terrorists dressed in Indian Army fatigues, leading to the death of seven security personnel including a Lieutenant Colonel and a civilian. In November 2016 too, terrorists dressed in police uniform had attacked the army's XVI Corps headquarters at Nagrota in Jammu district, killing seven security personnel including two officers. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and C Hari Shankar directed the Delhi government to .