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206 militants killed, 75 persuaded to give up arms in 2017: DGP
A total of 206 militants were killed by security forces in Jammu amd Kashmir and 75 others persuaded to shun violence in 2017, state police chief S.P. Vaid said on Sunday.
Police fire shots, arrest altar boys in DR Congo unrest
Congolese security forces fired tear gas to break up a Catholic mass today and arrested Catholic altar boys who were protesting against President Joseph Kabila, AFP reporters saw. Some officers fired shots in the air in the capital Kinshasa as church and opposition groups defied a ban by authorities to push ahead with the demonstrations. The protesters were demanding that Kabila promise he will not seek to further extend his time in power in Democratic Republic of Congo, a mostly Catholic former Belgian colony. Kabila has been in power since 2001. Elections to replace him have been delayed and are currently set for December 2018. Impatience boiled over on Sunday, with all the vast central African country's main opposition and civil society groups joining in the call for peaceful protests. A churchgoer who asked not to be named told AFP that officers dispersed worshippers from a mass in the parish of St Michael's in central Kinshasa on Sunday morning. "While we were ...
Rajnath Singh to celebrate New Year's eve with ITBP personnel
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will celebrate the arrival of the New Year with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel in Uttarakhand's Nelong valley along the China border.Singh will visit 12th Battalion of ITBP and a Border Out Post - Nelong, during his two-day visit from December 31, 2017 to January 1, 2018.Nelong is a Border Out Post of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police at the height of 11,700 ft. It is surrounded by high mountains and at present, the temperature dips as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius.Matli is based at 3,400 feet on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. The location is well known for its natural beauty. 12th Battalion of ITBP is located here.One Regional Response Centre for countering natural and manmade disasters is also located here.In the year 2012 and 2013 when Uttarakhand suffered major tragedies as disaster, this location played a crucial role in relief and rescue operations and saved thousands of lives.
Four CRPF troopers, two militants killed in Kashmir
Four CRPF troopers and two militants were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday after guerrillas attacked a CRPF training centre, police officials said.
Bangladesh arrests suspected Islamist militant near Rohingya
Bangladesh police today arrested a suspected Islamist militant from the border district of Ukhia, near camps where thousands of Rohingya Muslims fleeing a military crackdown in Myanmar have taken shelter. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), an elite police tasked with tackling Islamist extremism in the Muslim-majority country, said it detained 30-year-old Sharful Awal for allegedly communicating with international Jihadist groups. Awal was freed on bail in January after he was charged with anti-terrorism and explosives-related offences in the Chittagong region, RAB local chief Ruhul Amin said in a statement. But after his release, Awal "communicated with various international militant groups through social media in an effort to establish Khilafat (a caliphate) through so-called Jihad," Amin said. Police allege Awal is a member of a new faction of the Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), a homegrown Islamist group, and was involved in organising local extremists. The new
Eleven injured in mine explosion in Afghanistan
At least 11 people have been injured in an explosion in Afghanistan's Mazar-e-Sharif city of Balkh province.The Tolo News quoted the local officials as saying that the blast occurred Saturday evening when a magnetic mine was placed in a Police Ranger and detonated.Two military personnel were among the injured.The injured were rushed to the hospital for medical assistance.No group has commented on the incident so far.
Rajnath to celebrate New Year with ITBP personnel along China
Home Minister Rajnath Singh will ring in the New Year with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troops in Uttarakhand's Nelong valley along the China border. This visit comes days after Chinese military said India should "strictly control" its troops. This would be the home minister's second visit to the Sino-Indian border area in Uttarakhand after his 4-day tour of the region in September. It was one of the firsts by a senior minister in the Narendra Modi-led government to China border after the resolution of the stand-off in Dokalam. Singh would celebrate the New Year tomorrow with ITBP personnel at Nelong Border Outpost (BoP) situated at the height of 11,700 feet. The border outpost is in Nelong valley which is surrounded by high mountains and where temperature dips upto minus 15 degrees Celsius. The home minister is expected to reach ITBP's 12th battalion headquarters today in picturesque Matli, located at 3400 feet on the banks of Bhagirathi river, where he will ...
Pulwama encounter continues; 4 CRPF jawans, 3 terrorists killed
At least four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans have been killed, and three have been injured in the ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces at a CRPF training centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.Three terrorists have been killed so far.The terrorists had stormed a training centre in Pulwama district in the wee hours of Sunday. They first lobbed grenades and then began indiscriminate firing and entered the training centre in AwantiporaWith the daybreak, more troops were called in to neutralise the terrorists. The buildings in the nearby area were also evacuated."Fidayeen managed to enter Lethpora camp at 2.10 AM. As per report, two of our men got injured during initial intrusion from J-K Police Commando training area side. There is quite possibility of similar type of attack on other camp also," said the CRPF.Further details are awaited.
Pulwama encounter: J-K Police assures terrorists will soon be neutralized
Hours after terrorists attacked a CRPF training centre in Jammu and Kashmir' Pulwama, the police on Sunday assured the terrorists would be neutralised very soon.While addressing a presser, SP Vaid, J-K DGP, said, "Three CRPF boys received bullet injuries. Two of them are stable, one has been killed. The terrorists will be neutralised very soon."SP Vaid further spoke about the various initiatives that the Jammu and Kashmir Police had taken up throughout the year for the development of the people."With the developing situation in the state, the government this year made a decision to grant amnesty to children who are the first time stone-pelters, those were not involved in heinous crimes so that their life is not ruined," said SP Vaid"We are working a lot to fight the drug menace in the state. We run rehabilitation centres at Anantnag, Poonch, Udampur and Jammu. There is a demand that rehab centres should be established in every district and we will look into the matter," he added.Four .
Pulwama suicide attack:Three CRPF personnel,2 militants killed
Heavily armed militants today launched a pre-dawn suicide attack on a CRPF camp in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, killing three personnel of the force and injuring four others. CRPF officials said two militants holed up in a building block in the camp were killed in the subsequent operation to neutralise the ultras. "Two heavily armed militants stormed the camp at about 2 am. They were armed with under-barrel grenade launchers and automatic weapons. They were challenged by camp sentries," CRPF officials said, CRPF Public Relations Officer (PRO) Rajesh Yadav told PTI that the militants fired indiscriminately injuring three CRPF personnel. The injured personnel later succumbed to injuries. One of the injured personnel was identified as Saifuddin, a resident of Nowgam here, officials said. Director General of Police S P Vaid said security forces had an input about an impending militant strike in the Kashmir Valley for the past three days. Terming the attack as ...
Security forces had input about militant attack: J-K DGP
Security forces had an input about an impending militant strike in the Kashmir Valley for the past three days, Director General of Police S P Vaid said here today, hours after a militant attack on a CRPF camp in Pulwama district. Two militants struck a CRPF training centre in Lethpora area of Pulwama in the early hours today, leaving a personnel dead and two others injured. Terming the attack as unfortunate, Vaid said as long as Pakistan keeps sending militants, security forces and people of Kashmir will continue to go through this. "There was an input from the last two-three days.They (militants) were trying.They probably could not get a place and time earlier.So, they struck last night, Vaid told reporters here. The DGP was speaking at a press conference to outline the achievements of Jammu and Kashmir Police in 2017. He said three CRPF jawans received bullet injuries in the initial firing by the militants. "Two of them are stable and one has succumbed, he said, adding
Suicide attack foiled in Jalalabad city
The Afghan security forces have foiled a plot by the anti-government armed militant groups to conduct a "deadly" suicide attack in the Jalalabad city of Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.A suicide bombing vest, packed with massive explosives and ball bearings, was confiscated, reported Khaama Press, citing the provincial government media office, as saying, in a statement.According to the governor's office, at least one person was also arrested in connection with the bombing plot, the report said.No comments have been received yet from the militant groups including the Taliban.
Militants attack CRPF camp in J&K, one trooper killed
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and three others injured on Sunday after militants attacked a training camp near the Srinagar-Jammu highway, authorities said.
1 jawan killed in terrorist attack on CRPF camp
One jawan has lost his life in the ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces at a CRPF training center in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, on Sunday morning.The other two jawans who were reportedly injured are out of danger now.At least two militants are reportedly holed up in one building block. With the daybreak, more troops have been called in to neutralise the terrorists. The buildings in the nearby area have also been evacuated.Earlier, the terrorists first lobbed grenades and then began indiscriminate firing and entered the training centre in Awantipora.The militants managed to enter the camp at around 2.10 AM."Fidayeen managed to enter Lethpora camp at 2.10 AM. As per report, two of our men got injured during initial intrusion from J&K Police Commando training area side. There is quite possibility of similar type of attack on other camp also," said the CRPF.Encounter is underway. Further details are awaited..
Terror attack on CRPF camp in Kashmir, one personnel killed
Two heavily armed militants stormed a CRPF camp in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours today, killing a personnel and leaving two others injured. The militants attacked the 185th battalion camp of the Central Reserve Police Force in Awantipora around 2 am. "Two heavily armed militants stormed the camp at about 2 am. They were armed with under-barrel grenade launchers and automatic weapons. They were challenged by camp sentries," CRPF officials said, The deceased CRPF jawan has been identified as constable Saifuddin Soz, a resident of Srinagar. "The two militants are holed up in one building block in the camp and operation is underway to neutralise militants," a senior official of the force said. The camp also serves as training centre for troops inducted for counter-militancy operations in Kashmir Valley. A Jammu and Kashmir Police team is also co-located with CRPF in this camp.
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 13 Indian fishermen
At least 13 Indian fishermen have been apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy near Gulf of Mannar in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu on Sunday.The arrested fishermen have been taken to Mannar naval camp and their interrogation is underway.Earlier on December 11, 27 Indian fishermen were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy with five boats near Delft Island.Further details are awaited...
Militants attack CRPF camp in J&K, three troopers injured
Militants attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, leaving three troopers injured, authorities said.
St. Petersburg blast suspect detained
A person suspected of being involved in an explosion at St. Petersburg supermarket that took place on Wednesday (December 27) has been detained, Russian authorities said.
J-K: 2 jawans injured as terrorists storm CRPF training center
At least two CRPF jawans got injured after three terrorists stormed training center in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in the wee hours of Sunday .The terrorists first lobbed grenades and then began indiscriminate firing and entered the training centre in Awantipora .The militants managed to enter the camp at around 2.10 am."Fidayeen managed to enter Lethpora camp at 2.10am. As per report, two of our men got injured during initial intrusion from J&K Police Commando training area side. There is quite possibility of similar type of attack on other camp also," said the CRPF.More details are awaited.
Boko Haram kills four loggers in NE Nigeria
Boko Haram fighters opened fire on a group of loggers in a remote village in northeast Nigeria today, killing four people, a survivor and a militia leader said. Gunmen on motorcycles attacked the loggers while they were loading firewood into pickup vans at Maiwa village, 20 kilometres from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, they said. The gunmen burned three vehicles laden with firewood heading to the volatile city. "Four loggers were shot dead by the Boko Haram gunmen who also burnt three vehicles loaded with firewood," said Ibrahim Liman, a leader of a militia force fighting the insurgents. He said other loggers escaped the assault. The attackers, who rode on six motorcycles, struck at the logging site around 4:40 pm (1540 GMT), said logger Haruna Dahiru. "Sixteen of them (Boko Haram) came on six motorcycles, riding in twos and threes, and opened fire on us without saying a word," he said. "They killed four of our colleagues and set fire to three pickup vans we loaded .