Terrorism
20 terrorists, 9 Pak security personnel killed in massive Balochistan attack
In Panjgur, the security forces had repulsed the terrorist attack after an intense exchange of fire during which some terrorists fled the area. The military added that four fleeing terrorists were killed while as many terrorists were encircled the next day by the security forces. Five soldiers including a junior commissioned officer, were killed while six soldiers have been injured during the follow-up operations in Panjgur lasting 72 hours.
2 LeT terrorists killed in Srinagar gunfight
"Two terrorists of terror outfit LeT/TRF neutralised by Srinagar Police. One of the killed terrorists Ikhlaq Hajam was involved in recent killing of HC Ali Mohd at Hassanpora, Anantnag. Incriminating materials including two pistols recovered," J&K Police said in a tweet citing Inspector General Police Kashmir zone Vijay Kumar. A joint team of the police and the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about presence of terrorists.
42 terror organisations banned under UAPA: Govt
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question by Rajya Sabha member A. Vijayakumar, said that 42 terrorist organisations have been listed in the first schedule under the Act, while 31 individuals have been listed as terrorists under the fourth schedule.
Top terror commander among 5 killed in Kashmir gunfight
Four JeM terrorists were killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Pulwama's Naira area, while one Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in another encounter in Budgam's Chrar-i-sharief area. The terrorists killed in the encounter have been identified as -- Zahid Wani resident of Karimabad, Waheed Ah Reshi from Khadarmuh, and Inayaitullah Mir from Nyira. The Pakistani terrorist has been identified as Kafir alias Chotu. He was active in the area since 2020.
Unequivocal stand against terror essential to protect civilians in urban conflicts: India
Speaking at a debate on protecting civilians in urban settings on Tuesday, India's Permanent Representative T.S. Tirumurti said, "It is a matter of concern that the parties to the armed conflicts till this day seem to consider civilian population and civilian infrastructure as legitimate targets. Such despicable approach has resulted in maiming and killing of thousands and rendering millions homeless."
India asks UN to recognize ‘Hinduphobia’ and violence against Buddhists, Sikhs too
T S Tirumurti, India’s permanent representative to UN, on Thursday, pointed out that the UN has been highlighting certain kinds of religious phobias like Islamophobia, Christianophobia, and anti-Semitism but it has not recognized new forms of religiophobia including Hinduphobia as well as anti-Buddhist and anti-Sikh phobias.
Lashkar, Al-Badr terrorists planning to sneak into J&K via PoK, Intel agencies warn
The sources, quoting intelligence inputs, said that at least seven militants of LeT and five of Al Badra are trying to cross over to Jammu and Kashmir from two different areas located in PoK. The intelligence alert has specifically said that from one place in PoK, the LeT ultras will be trying to infiltrate with help of a launch pad commander, while the five Al Badr terrorists are located near a launch pad in Balakot, who are being escorted by a local guide to infiltrate from the Bhimber Gali side in Poonch district of J&K.
Those responsible for 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts given state protection, 5-star hospitality by Pakistan: India at UN
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador T S Tirumurti said that the crime mafia gang responsible for the deadly March 1993 Mumbai blasts was given state sanctuary as well as enjoyed the generosity of its host, in an obscure reference to D-gang (Dawood and co.) and Pakistan respectively. “We have seen the crime syndicate responsible for the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts not just given state protection but enjoying 5-star hospitality,” Ambassador Tirumurti said while speaking at the International Counter Terrorism Conference 2022 organised by the Global Counter Terrorism Council.
Two Indians killed in Abu Dhabi blast identified
The embassy officials are also in touch with the immediate family members of the deceased Indians. The embassy, however, has not revealed their identity. Among the six injured in the blast on Monday, two are Indian nationals, who were treated at an Abu Dhabi hospital and later discharged. "@IndembAbuDhabi officials are in touch with their family members. The Mission is working closely with UAE authorities, including ADNOC, for early repatriation of mortal remains," it tweeted.
ISI activates terror wings to derail Punjab, UP polls: Intel
The sources in the security set up, quoting the intelligence inputs, said that the ISI sponsored Sikh terror outfits may target the election rallies and may attempt to hit some important leaders or VVIP during the electioneering process in Punjab, parts of UP and Uttarkhand. Considering Punjab election as an apt opportunity to reactivate the Khalistani movement in the state and also in other poll bound states wherein the Sikh voters are in large numbers, the ISI has activated all small or big terror groups which have been tasked to derail the poll process in the state, the sources further said.
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