DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:55:19 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/security/two-illegal-bangladeshi-immigrants-detained-in-delhi-deportation-process-underway-639729.html New Delhi Sep 21 The Delhi Police have detained two Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the city and confirmed that the deportation process has been initiated Officials said the action was carried out by the Operations Cell of the South West District as part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrantsThe detained individuals have been identified as 35yearold Shishir Hubert Rozario a resident of Ghazipur Bangladesh and 33yearold Mohd Tauhidur Rahman a native of Coxs Bazar BangladeshPolice revealed that Rahman had previously been involved in a case registered under FIR No 10820 Section 314 of the Foreigner Act at PS Sector40 Gurugram HaryanaFresh deportation process was initiated with the help of the Foreigners Regional Registration Office FRRO Delhi completing all codal formalities the police said in a statementOfficials explained that in order to prevent crime and keep track of foreigners living illegally in South West Delhi dedicated teams were directed to gather intelligence and take action against such individualsAccordingly a special team comprising SubInspector Vikram Head Constable Satpal Constable Sanjay Constable Ashutosh and Woman Constable Nirmala was formed under the leadership of Inspector Vijay Baliyan IC Special Staff South West and supervised by ACP Operations Vijaypal TomarThe police said the team had received secret information about some illegal Bangladeshi migrants seeking accommodation in Mahipalpur Acting swiftly on the input officers approached the suspects requested identification documents and carried out an inquiryBoth men failed to produce valid papers and admitted to being illegal migrants who had entered India 11 years ago and overstayed after their visas had expiredAfter verification and inquiry all legal procedures were completed and deportation proceedings were initiated through the FRROThis successful operation highlights the South West District Polices zerotolerance approach toward illegal immigration and their commitment to enforcing the rule of law the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-illegal-bangladeshi-immigrants-detained-in-delhi-deportation-process-underway-639729.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/anti-terrorist-operation-in-jampks-kishtwar-war-like-stores-recovered-in-poonch-639543.html Jammu Sep 20 An antiterrorist operation continued on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmirs JampK Kishtwar district while warlike stores of armsammunition were recovered by the joint forces in another operation in Poonch district Nagrota headquartered White Knight Corps of the Indian Army said on its official handle Contact with Terrorists In an Intelligencebased operation in the general area of Kishtwar alert troops of WhiteKnightCorps established contact with terrorists at around 8 PM on 19 Sep 25 Exchange of fire took place Operations are currently in progressIn another joint operation in Poonch district warlike stores of arms and ammunition were recoveredJointOperation Recovery of War Like Stores Alert WhiteKnightCorps troops while carrying out an Intelligence based joint search operation with JKP recovered one weapon AK Series four AK magazines 20 Hand Grenades and other war like stores in Poonch Sector SearchOperation in progress White Knight Corps said in another post on XJoint forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their over ground workers OGWs and sympathisers in JampKDrug smugglers and peddlers are also on the radar of the joint forces as it is believed by the Intelligence agencies that funds generated by drug smuggling and hawala money rackets are finally used to sustain terrorists in the UTThe targeting of terrorists their OGWs and sympathisers together with drug smugglers and hawala money racketeers is part of the revised strategy of the joint forces to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terror in JampKIn majority of drug smuggling and hawala money operations the Intelligence agencies have been able to trace the roots to across the Line of Control LoC and the International Border IBJampK has an International Border of 240Km length spread over Jammu Kathua and Samba districts and a 740Kmlong LoC in Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora in the Valley and Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu divisionThe BSF guards the International Border while the Army guards the LoC IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/anti-terrorist-operation-in-jampks-kishtwar-war-like-stores-recovered-in-poonch-639543.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/multiple-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threat-students-evacuated-639546.html New Delhi Sep 20 Several schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Saturday forcing authorities to evacuate students and staff as precautionary measures Officials confirmed that Delhi Public School Dwarka Krishna Model Public School and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya were among the institutions that received threats according to the Delhi Fire Services DFSSome schools in Najafgarh also received similar threats around the same time when examinations were underway heightening panic among students and parentsTeams from the Delhi Police Fire Services bomb disposal squads and dog squads were swiftly deployed Students and staff were evacuated but no suspicious items have been recovered so farSearches are still underway according to the officialsThe repeated nature of such incidents has triggered concerns across the city disrupting classes and exams Authorities said they are investigating the origin of the threats and whether there is a coordinated pattern behind themSaturdays bomb threats follow a string of similar hoaxes that have plagued Delhi in recent weeksOn September 13 a threatening email claimed that 16 Improvised Explosive Devices IEDs had been planted at the Taj Palace Hotel in Chanakyapuri Security agencies combed the premises thoroughly but the threat was declared a hoaxJust four days earlier on September 9 bomb threats were issued to the Delhi Chief Ministers Secretariat and Maulana Azad Medical College accompanied by warnings that explosives would detonate at 245 PM and 330 PM respectively Both threats proved to be a hoax after exhaustive searchesLast month too the city faced multiple similar scaresOn August 28 over 20 colleges were put on high alert after receiving bomb threats while on August 21 six schools received warnings of impending dangerIn both instances premises were evacuated and scanned with sniffer dogs but all turned out to be fake threatsThe growing frequency of such false alarms has raised concerns among the parents and staff regarding the safety of students IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/multiple-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threat-students-evacuated-639546.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/anti-terrorist-operation-in-jampks-kishtwar-war-like-stores-recovered-in-poonch-639547.html Jammu Sep 20 An antiterrorist operation continued on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmirs JampK Kishtwar district while warlike stores of armsammunition were recovered by the joint forces in another operation in Poonch district Nagrota headquartered White Knight Corps of the Indian Army said on its official handle Contact with Terrorists In an Intelligencebased operation in the general area of Kishtwar alert troops of WhiteKnightCorps established contact with terrorists at around 8 PM on 19 Sep 25 Exchange of fire took place Operations are currently in progressIn another joint operation in Poonch district warlike stores of arms and ammunition were recoveredJointOperation Recovery of War Like Stores Alert WhiteKnightCorps troops while carrying out an Intelligence based joint search operation with JKP recovered one weapon AK Series four AK magazines 20 Hand Grenades and other war like stores in Poonch Sector SearchOperation in progress White Knight Corps said in another post on XJoint forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their over ground workers OGWs and sympathisers in JampKDrug smugglers and peddlers are also on the radar of the joint forces as it is believed by the Intelligence agencies that funds generated by drug smuggling and hawala money rackets are finally used to sustain terrorists in the UTThe targeting of terrorists their OGWs and sympathisers together with drug smugglers and hawala money racketeers is part of the revised strategy of the joint forces to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terror in JampKIn majority of drug smuggling and hawala money operations the Intelligence agencies have been able to trace the roots to across the Line of Control LoC and the International Border IBJampK has an International Border of 240Km length spread over Jammu Kathua and Samba districts and a 740Kmlong LoC in Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora in the Valley and Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu divisionThe BSF guards the International Border while the Army guards the LoC IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/anti-terrorist-operation-in-jampks-kishtwar-war-like-stores-recovered-in-poonch-639547.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/army-soldier-injured-as-another-encounter-breaks-out-in-jampk-639557.html Jammu Sep 20 An Army soldier was injured on Saturday as a gunfight broke out in Jammu and Kashmirs JampKs Udhampur district even as another antiterror operation is ongoing in Kishtwar Officials said that in the encounter that broke out between the joint forces and terrorists in Udhampur district today an Indian Army soldier was injuredActing on specific information joint forces started an operation in the Dudu area bordering the Seoj Dhar highaltitude area between Doda and UdhampurWhen joint forces closed in on the terrorists an encounter started which is now going onEncounter is in progress Joint teams of SOG police and Indian Army on ground Jammu IGP said in a post on XOn June 26 this year Haider a terrorist was killed in an encounter in the DuduBasantgarh forest who was a top commander of Pakistanbased JaisheMohammad JeM He had been active in the area for the past four yearsOn April 25 an Army soldier was killed in the gunfight with hiding terrorists in the Basantgarh areaElsewhere an antiterrorist operation continued on Saturday in Kishtwar district while warlike stores of armsammunition were recovered by the joint forces in another operation in Poonch districtNagrota headquartered White Knight Corps of the Indian Army said on its official handle Contact with Terrorists In an Intelligencebased operation in the general area of Kishtwar alert troops of WhiteKnightCorps established contact with terrorists at around 8 PM on 19 Sep 25 Exchange of fire took place Operations are currently in progressIn another joint operation in Poonch district warlike stores of arms and ammunition were recovered JointOperation Recovery of War Like Stores Alert WhiteKnightCorps troops while carrying out an Intelligence based joint search operation with JKP recovered one weapon AK Series four AK magazines 20 Hand Grenades and other war like stores in Poonch Sector SearchOperation in progress White Knight Corps said in another post on XJoint forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their over ground workers OGWs and sympathisers in JampKDrug smugglers and peddlers are also on the radar of the joint forces as it is believed by the Intelligence agencies that funds generated by drug smuggling and hawala money rackets are finally used to sustain terrorists in the UTThe targeting of terrorists their OGWs and sympathisers together with drug smugglers and hawala money racketeers is part of the revised strategy of the joint forces to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terror in JampKIn majority of drug smuggling and hawala money operations the Intelligence agencies have been able to trace the roots to across the Line of Control LoC and the International Border IBJampK has an International Border of 240Km length spread over Jammu Kathua and Samba districts and a 740Kmlong LoC in Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora in the Valley and Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu divisionThe BSF guards the International Border while the Army guards the LoC IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/army-soldier-injured-as-another-encounter-breaks-out-in-jampk-639557.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/three-nigerian-nationals-living-illegally-in-delhi-detained-to-be-deported-639562.html New Delhi Sep 20 The Delhi Police has detained three Nigerian nationals found to be living illegally in India officials said on Saturday Deportation proceedings have been initiated through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office FRRO after completing necessary legal formalities the Operations Cell of Delhi Polices South West District added The Nigerian individuals have been identified as 29yearold Eloumuno Gabriel a resident of Amambra 33yearold Chinedu Paulinus a resident of Asaba and 26yearold Sunusi Sani a resident of LagosAccording to police the trio initially insisted that they possessed valid visas deposited with the Nigerian mission However verification carried out with the High Commission of Nigeria and the Immigration Department revealed that they had overstayed in India and had not returned to their country despite the expiry of their visasAuthorities had received Intelligence inputs regarding illegal African migrants residing in Sagarpur and Palam village areasActing on the tipoff a police team intercepted the three suspects and sought identification documents When they failed to produce valid visas they admitted to living in India illegallyA search of their mobile phones led to the recovery of digital copies of their passports and Nigerian national ID cardsThe police said that during questioning the men revealed that they had been doing housekeeping jobs along with some African acquaintances in Shahpura Gurugram and NoidaThey were residing in Dwarka Sector01 near Palam village at the time of their detention and were looking for work when apprehended officials confirmedPolice have said the trio will remain in custody until the deportation process is completed in coordination with immigration authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/three-nigerian-nationals-living-illegally-in-delhi-detained-to-be-deported-639562.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-canadian-nsas-discuss-counterterrorism-security-cooperation-mea-639609.html New Delhi Sep 20 National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart Nathalie G Drouin discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship in areas such as counterterrorism combating transnational organised crime and Intelligence exchanges the Ministry of External Affairs MEA said on Saturday Doval and Drouin met on Thursday September 18 in New Delhi as part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between the two sidesAccording to the MEA it was also an opportunity to follow up on the discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis in Alberta Canada earlier this yearBoth sides acknowledged the clear momentum for rebuilding trust and expanding cooperation at the highest levels of political leadership They had productive discussions on advancing the bilateral relationship including in areas such as counterterrorism combating transnational organised crime and Intelligence exchanges the MEA saidBoth sides also agreed to work closely on the way forward and adopt a collaborative approach towards a new chapter in bilateral relations it addedThey agreed to strengthen security cooperation and further reinforce existing mechanisms of engagement The two NSAs also deliberated on the priority areas for future cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global developments the MEA statement readEarlier on Friday reacting strongly to the reports of growing Khalistani threats to Indian diplomatic missions in Canada including the Indian Consulate in Vancouver the MEA made it clear that it is the responsibility of the Canadian government to provide security as and when there is a concernIt is the responsibility of the Canadian government or the host government wherever we are wherever we have diplomatic establishments to provide security as and when there is a concern we do take it up with the concerned side in this case Canada to ensure that there is adequate security of our diplomatic premises MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during a weekly media briefing in New Delhi while responding to a question on the threats being issued to the Indian Consulates in CanadaThe reaction came after the NSAs of both countries held talks on Thursday as part of the regular bilateral security consultations between Ottawa and New DelhiThe NSA of Canada held talks with our National Security Advisor I think it happened yesterday the 18th This is part of the regular bilateral security consultations that happen between the two countries It was also an opportunity and an occasion for them to follow up on the discussions that happened between Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Carney in Kananaskis on the sidelines of the G7 in Alberta Canada stated JaiswalIt was on the sidelines of the G7 Summit that PM Modi and Carney held a meeting aimed at reviving the strained ties between both nations The June 18 discussions were described as very positive and constructive by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri As an initial move both leaders had agreed to restore High Commissioners to each others capitals at the earliest opportunityFurther the two nations resolved to revive senior and workinglevel mechanisms on various fronts They also agreed to resume senior and workinglevel mechanisms and discussions in a host of areas related to trade peopletopeople contact and connectivity all of them intended to bring greater momentum to the relationshipThe ties between India and Canada had soured after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged in the Canadian Parliament that he had credible allegations of Indias hand in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh NijjarA major diplomatic row had erupted when Canada labelled Indias High Commissioner and other diplomats as persons of interest in the investigation of Nijjars deathIndia denied all the allegations calling them absurd and motivated accusing Ottawa of giving space to extremist and antiIndia elements in the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-canadian-nsas-discuss-counterterrorism-security-cooperation-mea-639609.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-sai-condemns-attack-on-assam-rifles-in-manipur-639633.html New Delhi Sep 20 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday strongly condemned the attack on Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur At least two Assam Rifles personnel including a NaibSubedar were killed and at least five others injured when a group of unidentified armed cadres attacked a vehicle of the paramilitary force in Manipurs Bishnupur district on Friday eveningTaking to social media platform X he said The attack on the Assam Rifles in Manipur is condemnable Rifleman GD Kashaw a brave son of Chhattisgarh and two other soldiers made the supreme sacrificeI pay my deepest respects to the martyrs and offer my condolences to their bereaved families Their sacrifice strengthens our resolve to protect and unite the nation he addedA police official in Imphal said that the incident took place along the ImphalDimapur National Highway NH2 in Bishnupur districts Nambol Sabal Leikai areaA defence spokesman said that a column of troops of 33 Assam Rifles was moving from its Patsoi Company Operating Base to Nambol Company Operating Base when it was ambushed in the general area of Nambol Sabal Leikai by unidentified terrorists on the highway in the denotified area of Manipur In the ensuing action two personnel of Assam Rifles were killed and five were injured and have since been evacuated to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences RIMS in Imphal the spokesman had saidThe slain Assam Rifles jawans are NaibSubedar Shyam Gurung and Rifleman Ranjit Singh Kashyap As of now no group has claimed responsibility for the attackAssam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera condoled the death In a post on Friday on the Assam Rifles X handle he had said Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera AVSM SM Director General Assam Rifles and All Ranks of Assam Rifles pay solemn tribute to Nb Sub Shyam Gurung and Rfn Ranjit Singh Kashyap who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Manipur today and offer deep condolences to the families of our Brave Soldiers IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-sai-condemns-attack-on-assam-rifles-in-manipur-639633.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-army-conducts-integrated-fire-power-exercise-amogh-fury-in-thar-desert-639643.html New Delhi Sep 20 The Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army conducted a major Integrated Fire Power Exercise codenamed Amogh Fury at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges MFFR in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan The highintensity firepower cum exercise showcased the seamless integration of a wide array of firing platforms through coordinated combat manoeuvresDemonstrating the Indian Armys preparedness in a multidomain operational environment the drill involved insertion of troops and offensive ground actions highlighting synergy among various combat arms support arms and servicesThe aim of Amogh Fury was testing our combat power coordination and operational readiness in realtime battle scenarios said an officialThe integrated firing witnessed participation of multiple platforms including battle tanks Infantry combat vehicles attack helicopters longrange vectors of artillery and drones he addedApart from these modern technologies and equipment including networkcentric communication command and control architecture and realtime surveillance and targeting systems were also employed in these exercises to achieve pragmatic training of all ranksThe exercise placed significant emphasis on the use of contemporary technologies realtime communication and the creation of a common operating picture seamlessly shared with all stakeholdersThese capabilities were tested and refined to effectively counter emerging threats on the modern battlefieldThis exercise is a testament to the Indian Armys focus on jointmanship operational readiness and technological integration in Multi Domain Warfare ScenariosThis exercise comes in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor in which Pakistan tried to damage the defence infrastructure and harm the civilian areas by shelling and using drones in the bordering areas of Jammu Kashmir Rajasthan and Punjab which were all intercepted and neutralised by our security forces IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-army-conducts-integrated-fire-power-exercise-amogh-fury-in-thar-desert-639643.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/smokescreen-or-strategy-why-isi-is-unlikely-to-shift-terror-bases-to-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-639672.html New Delhi Sep 20 Over the past week there have been many reports relating to the damage caused to the terror infrastructure in Pakistan following Operation Sindoor Terrorists on their own have been posting videos about the damage caused to the Muridke training camp of the LashkareTaiba Further terrorists of the JaisheMohammad have openly spoken about how their chief Masood Azhars family was blown to pieces due the operation that India undertook to avenge the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 innocent livesAmidst this there was also news that terror groups are shifting out of Bahawalpur and Murdike and setting up their camps and headquarters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPWhile outfits such as the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammad have terror bases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Indian Intelligence agencies however have doubts on this claimOfficials say that given the current equation that Pakistan has with the Afghan Taliban the ISI would not risk moving major operations of its top two terror outfits to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa The Afghan Taliban would be breathing down their neck and to add to the misery of the ISI would be the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTPThe TTP is very active in Pakistans northwest province Khyber PakhtunkhwaThere are operations that are carried out on a regular basis by the Pakistan Army against the TTP and this has made the place extremely volatile Hence the ISI may not take the gamble and shift the major bases of the two terror groups to KPThis week the security forces in Pakistan gunned down three terrorists including an Afghan national in KP The three were said to be involved in a bombing in Peshawar which led to the death of a subinspector and constableLast weeks raids by the Pakistan security forces in KP led to the death of 19 soldiers and 45 terrorists Pakistan has repeatedly said that the TTP with the help of the Afghan Taliban carries out attacks on Pakistani soldiersKhyber Pakhtunkhwas proximity to the Afghan border also makes the place a high risk zoneThe TTP has been accused of using the Afghan border to launch attacks against the Pakistan ArmyTaking all these aspects into mind the ISI may not want the terrorists of the LashkareTaiba or the JaisheMohammad to be caught in a cross fire Intelligence Bureau officials say that putting out news stating that operations are being moved to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to escape from the radar of the Indian forces could be a smoke screen to divert attentionPutting out such material gives the ISI the breathing space to create new infrastructure for the terror groups Pakistan may not have expected in its wildest dreams that India could carry out an operation of such a scale The precision strikes and the depth is what hit Pakistan the most and caused it major embarrassmentOfficials say that despite Operation Sindoor Pakistan will not change its policy regarding terror However this time it does know that any terror attack will be treated as an act of war and India will hit harderIn such an event it would want to ensure that even if there is a hit there is no major damage to terror infrastructure Operation Sindoor was a huge setback for terror groups especially the JaisheMohammad and LashkareTaiba There is panic among the ranks the ISI knows thisGiven the circumstances and taking into consideration the might of the Indian armed forces and also the rising tensions with the Afghan Taliban Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would not be the best option for the ISI to set up terror operationsIn the aftermath of Operation Sindoor the ISI started to pull terror camps and related infrastructure from known places It was decided that the main facilities such as the headquarters and the training camps will be set up close to army installations This decision was taken keeping in mind that in case of an operation by the Indian armed forces the Pakistan Army would be able to protect the terror infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/smokescreen-or-strategy-why-isi-is-unlikely-to-shift-terror-bases-to-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-639672.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ed-attaches-properties-valued-at-rs-115-crore-in-zoom-developers-money-laundering-case-639686.html Bhopal Sep 20 In a decisive move under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 the Bhopal Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate ED on Saturday has provisionally attached three immovable properties worth Rs 115 crore in Maharashtra The action carried out on September 19 2025 is part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities involving Ms Zoom Developers Private Limited ZDPLThe probe was initiated based on FIRs and charge sheets filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation CBIs Bank Security and Fraud Cell in New Delhi and the Economic Offences Wing EOW in MumbaiThese documents revealed that ZDPL fraudulently obtained funds from Punjab National Bank PNB and other consortium banksAccording to the ED findings the embezzled funds classified as proceeds of crime were routed through joint ventures such as Zoom Hindustan Peter Oates Joint VentureThe money was ultimately diverted to entities including Ms Hindustan Mortar Lining Limited Liability Partnership and its associates who used the funds to acquire immovable assetsThis latest attachment adds to a growing list of enforcement actions in the caseThe ED has previously issued five provisional attachment orders seizing movable and immovable properties valued at Rs 13134 croreAdditionally one prosecution complaint and two supplementary prosecution complaints have been filed signalling the agencys commitment to pursuing legal accountabilityThe attached properties are believed to be part of a complex laundering network designed to obscure the origins of the defrauded fundsThe ED officials emphasised that the investigation is still underway with efforts focused on tracing additional assets and identifying all beneficiaries involved in the schemeThis case underscores the scale and sophistication of financial frauds targeting Indias banking system and highlights the role of joint ventures and shell entities in laundering illicit fundsThe EDs continued action reflects its resolve to dismantle such networks and recover public moneyFurther developments are expected as the investigation progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ed-attaches-properties-valued-at-rs-115-crore-in-zoom-developers-money-laundering-case-639686.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 20:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indias-election-to-interpol-asian-committee-underscores-commitment-to-jointly-address-common-challenges-mea-639508.html SingaporeNew Delhi Sep 19 India on Friday said that its election as a member of Interpol Asian Committee underscores the countrys commitment for regional cooperation to address common challenges like drug trafficking cyber crime terrorism and human trafficking Committed to address shared challenges India has been elected as a member of INTERPOL Asian Committee for the term 202529 in 25th Interpol Asian Conference in Singapore Indias membership underscores its commitment for regional cooperation to address common challenges like drug trafficking cyber crime terrorism and human trafficking Ministry of External Affairs MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on XThe election took place through a multistage voting process marking an important milestone in Indias engagement with international law enforcement cooperation emphasised the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI the National Central Bureau NCB for Interpol in India which serves as the national focal point for all Interpolrelated matters and facilitating international cooperation among law enforcement agenciesThe federal probe agency coordinates and processes requests for Interpol notices such as Red Notices and manages the Bharatpol portal for seamless interaction between Indian agencies and Interpol channelsThe statement said that the Interpol Asian Committee shall advise the Asian Regional Conference in the execution of its mandate and facilitate the deliberations at the session of the Asian Regional Conference by providing a clear understanding of the strategic and operational issues at stakeThe Committee shall identify regional strategic priorities in the fight against crime and police cooperation issues specific to the region said the statementIndias membership will further enhance regional cooperation particularly in addressing pressing challenges such as organised crime cybercrime human trafficking terrorism and drug trafficking it saidThis achievement underscores Indias proactive participation in international policing initiatives its commitment to the Global Policing Goals and its efforts to reinforce security cooperation in the AsiaPacific region the CBI saidIt follows a history of Indian representation at the highest levels of Interpol and demonstrates Indias growing global leadership in law enforcement and transnational security mattersThe Committee will meet annually to deliberate on regional security issues and provide guidance for coordinated actions among member countriesIndia was represented in the Asian Regional Conference by a delegation from CBI Indias victory is attributed to an intensive and coordinated campaign by Indian diplomats EmbassiesHigh Commissions and National Central Bureau NCBIndia which sought crucial support from friendly nations through bilateral and multilateral engagements said the statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indias-election-to-interpol-asian-committee-underscores-commitment-to-jointly-address-common-challenges-mea-639508.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/military-civil-fusion-joint-earthquake-response-exercise-conducted-in-arunachal-pradesh-639305.html New Delhi Sep 18 In a significant demonstration of preparedness and unity the Indian Army State Disaster Response Force Police IndoTibetan Border Police and Civil Administration jointly conducted a largescale earthquake response mock drill in Along West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday The exercise simulated a powerful 78 magnitude earthquake across five different sites designed to test the speed coordination and efficiency of multiple responding agencies under realistic conditionsSearch and rescue teams along with specialized medical units were swiftly deployed while the Incident Response System framework was thoroughly evaluated in action said a defence officialThe mock drill highlighted key aspects of disaster readiness improved communication networks stronger logistical support and seamless coordination between military and civil agenciesBy working side by side the participating forces demonstrated how collective action can minimize casualties ensure rapid relief and restore normalcy in the aftermath of a natural disaster the official addedThis exercise was not only a test of operational capability but also a reaffirmation of the bond between the armed forces and the civil administrationIt emphasized that disaster management is not the responsibility of a single agency but a shared duty that requires synergy trust and mutual supportSimilarly NCC Directorate Northeastern region also conducted an earthquake response mock drill 215 SDSW Cadets from 2 AP Bn NCC actively participated in a Mega Mock Drill on Earthquake organized by NDRF in Tawang West Kemang amp Bichom Districts of Arunachal PradeshThe exercise aimed at enhancing preparedness response amp rescue skills to save lives during emergency and natural disaster situations said NCC Directorate Northeastern region official account on XThe success of the drill underlines the commitment of all stakeholders to safeguard communities strengthen resilience and build confidence among the people of Arunachal PradeshTogether these coordinated efforts reinforce the message that in times of crisis the strength of unity becomes the strongest shield for society IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/military-civil-fusion-joint-earthquake-response-exercise-conducted-in-arunachal-pradesh-639305.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/india-calls-on-international-community-to-ensure-let-jem-dont-use-afghan-territory-639136.html United Nations Sep 18 India has called on the international community to ensure that LashkareTaiba LeT JaisheMohammed JeM and other terrorist organisations do not exploit Afghanistans territory India is closely monitoring the security situation in Afghanistan Indias Permanent Representative P Harish told the Security Council on WednesdayThe international community must coordinate efforts towards ensuring that entities and individuals designated by the UN Security Council the ISIL Islamic State group and AlQaeda and their affiliates including LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed along with those who facilitate their operations no longer exploit the Afghan territory for terrorist activities he saidHarish said that India welcomed the strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack by LeT affiliate The Resistance Front which killed 26 civilians based on their religionThe SecretaryGenerals Special Representative for Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva who spoke earlier during the Council discussion on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan UNAMA warned that the presence of extremist groups posed a problem for Afghanistan despite a notable decline in largescale armed conflict and violenceThe Taliban regime which took over Afghanistan after the US withdrew its troops in 2021 has not been recognised by the UN which refers to it as the de facto authorities and by most countries including IndiaHarish however said a fresh approach was needed towards AfghanistanAny coherent policy to address a postconflict situation must combine incentivising positive behaviour and disincentivising harmful actions he saidFocusing only on punitive measures is unlikely to meet desired results he saidHe pointed out that the UN and the international community have adopted more nuanced approaches in other postconflict contexts and added that similarly Afghanistan needs a fresh approach with hitherto unused policy instruments to support its people who are in such a dire needMaintaining the status quo is not good for Afghanistan and unlikely to meet international community expectations for Afghanistans people he addedHe said that India will continue engaging with all relevant stakeholdersOn the political front Indias External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has spoken twice with Afghanistans Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi he saidMuttaqi was expected to visit New Delhi this month but his trip was cancelled because he is under UN sanctions which restrict his travelHowever Deputy Medicine and Food Minister Hamdullah Zahid and a top Taliban official handling security and strategic affairs whose identity could not be disclosed visited India recently IANS has revealedHarish said I would like to reiterate that our commitment to meeting the developmental needs of the people of Afghanistan is nonnegotiableHe listed the various humanitarian aid India has sent to AfghanistanSpeaking through a video link Otunbayeva said that she hoped a pathway can be agreed for engagement with Afghanistan to continue and for it to begin yielding more positive results especially for women and girls in AfghanistanShe said that there were different trends vying for influence within the de facto authorities one that is more pragmatic and oriented to the needs of Afghan people and the other more focused on the creation of what is described as a pure Islamic systemThe Islamic systemoriented faction has placed increasing restrictions on the Afghan people especially women whose education and ability to work have been severely curtailed she saidOtunbayeva recounted how women have been denied assistance during the recent earthquake and women UN employees have been prevented from accessing their officesIn view of the lack of pragmatism members of the international community increasingly ask how much they should support a country whose leaders undermine their population she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/india-calls-on-international-community-to-ensure-let-jem-dont-use-afghan-territory-639136.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/13-bangladeshi-fishermen-arrested-in-bengals-sunderbans-area-boat-seized-639189.html Kolkata Sep 18 At least 13 Bangladeshi fishermen were apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard and their fishing trawler seized after entering Indian waters without authorisation in the Sundarbans area in West Bengal The arrests were earlier this week and the fishermen have been handed over to the state coast police authoritiesFollowing this the coastal security agencies both central and state have beefed up patrolling and surveillance along the coastal border with Bangladesh especially in the sensitive Sundarbans area scattered over South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districtsCalling it a swift Mission Maritime Security operation the Indian Coast Guard in a post on X on Thursday said Apprehended one Bangladeshi fishing boat for illegal fishing activities in Indian waters The boat has been handed over to Marine Police Frazerganj for legal proceedings The apprehension reflects the ICGs unwavering commitment towards safeguarding Indias maritime bordersNow sources from the state police station said that in the wake of the development patrolling and surveillance activities have been increased in the coastal areas of Sundarbans both by the central agencies like the Indian Coast Guard and Border Security Force as well as by the state agencies like coastal police stations under the state policeAll these agencies need greater coordination between them for better surveillance Sources aware of the development said that especially under focus are the narrow creeks in between the remote islands in the area which are often used by the illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators for crossing the international watersSecurity agencies central and state have recently identified some of these islands The most vulnerable islands identified on this count are the 13 in the Gosaba block in the district considering the lack of security arrangements there because of the remote nature of such islandsAs per reports the Border Security Force BSF has its camp in just one of these 13 islands which are often used as temporary shelters by the fishermen from the district frequently venturing to the deep seas for the purpose of fishingIt is learnt that the 13 Bangladeshi fishermen arrested this week are residents of Purba Chandipur in Bagerhat district of Bangladesh Some of them are from Pirojpur and Zianagar The Bangladeshis will be produced before the Kakdwip Subdistrict Court on Thursday The police will seek their custody to investigate further into the caseDue to the porous and riverine international border between India and Bangladesh the Bangladeshi boats and trawlers often venture into Indian waters However both the central and state police are keeping a close watch on the movement of such fishing boats IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/13-bangladeshi-fishermen-arrested-in-bengals-sunderbans-area-boat-seized-639189.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/drugs-valued-at-over-rs-143-crore-seized-in-mizoram-amp-manipur-3-held-639219.html AizawlImphal Sep 18 In a major haul the security forces have seized drugs valued over Rs 143 crore and arrested three persons in Mizoram and Manipur over the past 24 hours officials said on Thursday A defence spokesman said that in a major strike against crossborder narcotrafficking Assam Rifles based on specific intelligence conducted a search operation on Wednesday night near Zote village in Mizorams Champhai District which shares an unfenced border with MyanmarDuring the operation troops intercepted a suspected individual carrying a consignment On being challenged the person abandoned the load and fled into the nearby deep jungle taking advantage of the terrain A thorough search of the area led to the recovery of 34218 kg of highly addictive and banned methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 10265 croreThe spokesman said that in another operation Assam Rifles seized 12 grams of heroin valued at approximately Rs 84 lakh at Zemabawk in Mizorams Aizawl district on Wednesday nightActing on specific intelligence about the trafficking of narcotics a joint operation of Assam Rifles with the Territorial Army Aizawl was launched at the Zemabawk areas and during the operation one suspected drug peddler was intercepted and searchedDuring the search of the individual 12 grams of heroin were recovered from him The apprehended individual was identified as Lalchchuanmawia 25 a resident of Zote in Champhai DistrictThe seized narcotics along with the apprehended individual have been handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department Aizawl for further investigation This successful operation underscores Assam Rifles unwavering resolve to combat narconetwork along the IndiaMyanmar border while safeguarding the youth of the Nation from the scourge of drugs an Assam Rifles statement saidIn Manipur security forces arrested two suspected drug smugglers and recovered brown sugar and methamphetamine tablets worth around Rs 40 croreA police official in Imphal said that the seizure of drugs and the arrests took place in Tengnoupal district bordering Myanmar during two separate operations conducted during the past 24 hoursIn the first operation the security forces intercepted a van at the Naka Check Post in the Tengnoupal police station areaThe driver Md Nousad 21 a resident of Kakching district was arrested Around 50 packets of methamphetamine tablets weighing 108 kg the van and a mobile phone were seized from himThe estimated value of the drugs is over Rs 30 crore Subsequently security forces intercepted another van at the same checkpostThe driver Hengougin Haokip 23 a resident of Kangpokpi district was arrested Seized from him were 11 soap cases containing 125 grams of brown Sugar the vehicle and a mobile phone The estimated value of the drugs is over Rs 10 croreMeanwhile Assam Rifles seized heroin valued at approximately Rs 2010 crore in MizoramAccording to a defence spokesman acting on specific intelligence about the trafficking of narcotics an operation was launched on Tuesday night at Thingluang Kai in the Melbuk Road area in Mizorams Champhai district and seized 2462 kg of heroin valued at Rs 2010 croreThe latest seizure of drugs was the biggest haul of narcotics after the Mizoram government on September 1 launched a fourmonthlong special campaign and antidrug operation to curb the illegal trade of drugs and their menaceA variety of drugs especially highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and heroin and different types of contraband including exotic animals are often illegally traded through six districts in Mizoram Champhai Siaha Lawngtlai Hnahthial Saitual and Serchhip These six districts share unfenced borders of 510 km with Myanmar From Mizoram these drugs are ferried to other parts of the country and abroad including Bangladesh through Assam and Tripura IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/drugs-valued-at-over-rs-143-crore-seized-in-mizoram-amp-manipur-3-held-639219.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/jampk-polices-sia-arrests-notorious-narcotic-smuggler-absconding-for-over-3-years-639097.html Srinagar Sep 17 The JampK Polices Special Investigation Agency SIA on Wednesday said it has arrested a notorious narcotic smuggler who was absconding for more than 3 years The SIA on Tuesday arrested a key narcotic smuggler who was wanted in a narcoterror case namely Zafraan Khan son of Shafi Ullah Khan resident of Mohra Dawran Uri of District Baramulla who was evading arrest for the last three years amp he was apprehended by a special SIA team from Kathua district the SIA said in a statementHis arrest marks a severe blow to the narcoterror module backed by Pakistanibased terror handlers This module was involved in the smuggling of narcotic substances through the LOCs Uri sector and subsequent transportation and sale in both the Kashmir valley and Jammu region Sale proceeds of these narcotic substances were later channelised to sustain the waning terrorism in JampK The arrest pertains to a case registered under FIR No 132022 US 82129 NDPS Act1317183840 of the UA P Act which pertains to the recovery of one kg heroin seven Kg poppy straw and four kg poppy seeds it addedAccording to the SIA the charge sheet in this case has already been filed against five members of this narcoterror module under the UA P and NDPS Acts so farThis arrest would help SIA track forward amp backward linkages in this case with a view to dismantling the narcoterror modules operating in the valley the statement said The SIA said that over the last few months it has intensified its crackdown against NarcoTerror networks across the Kashmir ValleyJust last week another notorious terror handler Abdul Rashid Bhat who was absconding for more than two years was arrested from Pulwama it saidThe results of these crackdowns highlight the unrelenting efforts from SIA Kashmir in their quest towards dismantling the terror ecosystem the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/jampk-polices-sia-arrests-notorious-narcotic-smuggler-absconding-for-over-3-years-639097.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-army-troops-undertake-route-march-in-sikkims-rugged-terrain-638821.html New Delhi Sep 16 Troops of the Indian Armys Trishakti Corps successfully completed a route march with full battle loads across the challenging terrain of Sikkim reaching altitudes of up to 17000 feet The march conducted over six days and nights from September 915 through steep gradients icy winds and rugged tracks tested the soldiers physical stamina mental resilience and collective spiritAccording to officials each soldier carried his full operational load weapons equipment and survival gear replicating battlefield conditions in highaltitude areasWhile the Army continues to integrate modern technology drones and smart logistics into its operations such exercises remain indispensable said PRO DefenceThey ensure that soldiers are prepared to operate even in situations where technology may be constrained reaffirming the primacy of human endurance and adaptability he addedLt Gen Zubin A Minwalla GOC Trishakti Corps stated Technology enhances our capabilities but it is the soldiers grit and teamwork that ultimately wins battles This march reinforces confidence in our ability to fight and prevail in the harshest conditionsThe successful completion of this march reflects the Trishakti Warriors commitment to operational readiness and their role in safeguarding the nations frontiers in the eastern HimalayasThis comes days after Indian Army and Navy held highaltitude combat diving training in Sikkim from August 30 to September 5A joint Scuba and Combat Diving Exercise was conducted by the Indian Army PARA Special Forces and the Indian Navy Marine Commandos MARCOS in Sikkim at an altitude of 17000 feet from August 30 to September 5 said a press release from Defence PRO last weekDuring the training participants carried out open circuit air diving closed circuit pure oxygen diving dives up to a depth of 17 metres in extreme coldwater conditions and combat night diving IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-army-troops-undertake-route-march-in-sikkims-rugged-terrain-638821.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/karnataka-a-hub-of-drug-mafia-under-congress-govt-says-union-minister-pralhad-joshi-638713.html BengaluruNew Delhi Sep 15 Union Food Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Monday that under the Congressled state government Karnataka is becoming a hub for drug mafia Speaking to reporters in Delhi Union Minister Joshi while criticising the Congress government said Drug and ganjarelated cases are increasing day by day in the state As a result the valuable lives of the youth are being sacrificedIs the Congressled government which is involved in appeasement politics blind to this situation he askedIt is coming to light that the drug trade is being carried out openly in many parts of the state Still the state government which is supposed to take strict action is remaining silent the Union Minister saidThere are reports that police officials are colluding with drug peddlers in these cases he addedThe Union Minister alleged that this is proof of the Congress governments negligence and corruption and it is leading the youth community astrayThe Congressled governments misrule in Karnataka has crossed all limits Karnataka known as a wellcultured state is now being turned into a haven for criminals he saidHe urged the Karnataka government to take stringent action to control the drug and ganja mafiaUnion Minister Joshi accused the Congress government of running a shameless administration where public safety security and the rule of law have completely collapsedIn a shocking development 11 policemen posted with two police stations including a Police Inspector were suspended pending departmental inquiry on charges of colluding with a drug peddling nexus in Bengaluru last weekAccording to the police the accused officers were hand in glove with a gang of peddlers selling drugs used as sedatives in and around the west divisionThe suspended personnel include a Police Inspector Head Constable Assistant SubInspector and Police Constables posted with Chamarajpet and JJ Nagar police stationsThe suspended officers allegedly collected protection money from the peddlers every month in exchange for allowing them to sell tidel tablets to be used as drugs after dilutionThe racket was busted when RR Nagar police arrested a group of six peddlers including Salman Nayaz Ullah Nayaz Khan and Taher Patel on August 22The accused were caught redhanded while selling narcotic tablets to customers who were students and young employeesThe police seized 1000 tablets from themDuring the investigation police found that the accused were in regular contact with officers from Chamarajpet and JJ Nagar police stationsThe nexus came to light when the accused persons mobile phones were examinedIt was found that the drug peddlers were in direct contact with the accused officers exchanging audio messages and regular messages regarding financial transactionsInvestigating officers also found that the cops were partying with the accused personsThe investigation further revealed that the police were colluding with the peddlers receiving protection money and socialising with themThe accused officers used to collect between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 2 lakh from the peddlers IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/karnataka-a-hub-of-drug-mafia-under-congress-govt-says-union-minister-pralhad-joshi-638713.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/elite-forces-dismantle-maoists-key-network-in-jharkhand-operations-638583.html Ranchi Sep 15 In a year of relentless counterinsurgency operations the elite 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action CoBRA has emerged as a formidable force against Maoists in Jharkhand With precision courage and tactical brilliance the unit has dismantled key elements of the insurgent network marking 2025 as a turning point in the regions fight against leftwing extremismThroughout the year 209 CoBRA neutralised 20 hardcore Maoists striking at the very heart of the movements leadershipAmong those eliminated were two Central Committee Members the highest rung of Naxal command along with two BJSAC BiharJharkhand Special Area Committee Members four Zonal Committee Members ZCMs two SubZonal Committee Members SZCMs and three Area Committee Members ACMsThese figures were not just foot soldiers but strategic planners recruiters and enforcers whose absence has left a vacuum in the insurgent hierarchyIn addition to these neutralisations the unit apprehended three Maoists alive including one SZCM one ACM area committee member and a cadreThese arrests have yielded critical intelligence further weakening the operational capabilities of the remaining factions and sowing fear among their ranksThe scale of material recovery underscores the intensity of the operations CoBRA troops seized 32 sophisticated automatic weapons 345 kilograms of explosives 88 detonators and over 2500 rounds of live ammunition The haul also included large quantities of warlike stores indicating the extent of militarisation within the Naxal infrastructureBeyond combat engagements the unit successfully dismantled 18 Naxal hideouts and destroyed 39 bunkersThese actions have crippled the insurgents ability to regroup plan ambushes and store arms effectively severing their logistical backboneSecurity analysts view these achievements not only as tactical victories but as strategic milestonesBy targeting leadership disrupting supply chains and reclaiming territory 209 CoBRA has delivered a decisive blow to Maoists in JharkhandThe morale among security forces is high while the insurgent movement reels from the loss of its core leadership and operational assetsAs the year closes the success of 209 CoBRA stands as a testament to the power of coordinated intelligence groundlevel grit and unwavering commitment to restoring peace and stability in the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/elite-forces-dismantle-maoists-key-network-in-jharkhand-operations-638583.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/five-eyes-alliance-must-work-together-to-counter-khalistani-extremism-report-638593.html Canberra Sep 15 Australia the United Kingdom New Zealand and the United States should join hands with Canada to dismantle Khalistani extremist fundraising and propaganda networks globally a report said on Monday It stated that key steps include coordinated monitoring of suspicious nonprofit activities intelligence sharing and decisive political distancing from separatist lobbies according to a report in The Australia TodayIt further mentioned that the Khalistani extremism has long been treated as an Indian issue but with Canadas recognition it is evident that the matter is a global security concernIf Five Eyes democracies truly believe in safeguarding pluralism and protecting their diverse communities they must act together Australia with its growing Indian diaspora and deepening strategic ties with New Delhi is well placed to lead this collective effort Canada has broken the silence Now it is time for its allies Australia included to stand firm and follow suit wrote Amit Sarwal cofounder of The Australia TodayThe report stated that Canada for the first time officially confirmed that banned extremist groups such as Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation are engaged in promoting separatism and violence in the countryCanada has taken a decisive step in acknowledging what India has long warned about the presence and operations of Khalistani extremist groups on its soil The 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks categorically identifies these groups as national security threats marking a pivotal shift in Ottawas counterterrorism strategy he addedThe 2025 assessment warns that while their operations are largely directed at India the activities have serious implications for Canadian national security and foreign policySarwal stressed that the move reflects a broader pattern building on the 2024 annual report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service CSIS tabled in Parliament shortly after breakthrough talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at the Group of Seven G7 Summit in Alberta in June 2025The 2024 annual report said Canadabased Khalistani extremists CBKEs continue to pose a national security threat to Canada and Canadian interestsFor the first time the report said the Canadian government labelled Khalistan supporters operating within its borders as extremistsIndia has for long voiced concerns over Canada providing a safe haven to such elements for decades and the new acknowledgement marks a diplomatic breakthroughThis is where Australia and other Five Eyes intelligence partners come in Canada has finally drawn a red line between free expression and violent extremism and the rest must follow the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/five-eyes-alliance-must-work-together-to-counter-khalistani-extremism-report-638593.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/sc-refuses-to-bring-political-parties-under-posh-act-638608.html New Delhi Sep 15 The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking to bring women engaged in political sector under the protection of antisexual harassment law A Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI BR Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and Atul S Chandurkar questioned how political parties could fall within the definition of workplace under the POSH Act remarking that there exists no employeremployee relationship between a party and its workersThe Special Leave Petition SLP filed by advocate Yogamaya MG challenged a March 2022 Kerala High Court judgment that had adopted a narrow and restrictive interpretation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Prevention Prohibition and Redressal Act 2013 POSH ActThe Kerala High Court had held that political parties and similar entities in the absence of a conventional employeremployee relationship are not obliged to constitute Internal Complaints Committees ICCsThe SLP argued that the impugned ruling had excluded large categories of women engaged in nontraditional informal or freelance arrangements particularly in the film media and political sectors from the protection of the ActThe plea stressed that the POSH Act enacted in line with the Supreme Courts landmark judgment in Vishaka v State of Rajasthan case was intended to have wide coverageIts definitions of employer employee and workplace were deliberately framed in broad terms in keeping with the beneficial object of the legislation the petition statedHowever the Kerala High Courts interpretation the SLP contended undermined this object by holding that ICCs are mandatory only for film production units with more than ten employees and not for industry associations such as AMMA or FEFKAIt not only defeats the purpose of the POSH Act but also violates fundamental rights under Articles 14 15 191g and 21 of the Constitution it addedThe SLP urged the Supreme Court to bring within the POSH Acts ambit all women engaged in workplaces where de facto organisational control is exercised whether by production associations in cinema or by political parties in the political arenaUnless this Honble Court intervenes women in large sectors of public life will continue to be denied their right to equality dignity and a safe working environment the petition statedThe SLP sought a declaration that political parties and industry associations fall within the framework of the POSH Act along with directions for the constitution of effective ICCs or sectoral redressal mechanismsLast month a CJI Gavailed Bench declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation PIL seeking to bring political parties under the purview of the POSH ActHowever the top court had advised the PIL litigant to challenge the Kerala High Court decision independently by filing a SLP before the apex courtIn December last year the apex court had disposed of a similar plea but directed the petitioner to approach the Election Commission of India ECI stating that the poll body was the competent authority to urge recognised political parties to establish an internal mechanism for handling complaints of sexual harassment IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/sc-refuses-to-bring-political-parties-under-posh-act-638608.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/us-deputy-state-secretary-landau-expresses-regret-over-detention-of-skoreans-638467.html Seoul Sep 14 A senior US State Department official on Sunday expressed regret over the recent mass detention of South Korean workers in America and vowed to prevent similar occurrences Christopher Landau Deputy Secretary of State visited Seoul for a meeting with South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo Yonhap news agency reportedAccording to Seouls Foreign Ministry Landau conveyed his deep regrets over the detention of hundreds of South Korean workers in an immigration crackdown earlier this month at an electric vehicle battery plant construction site for a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution in Bryan County GeorgiaA total of 316 South Korean workers returned home on Friday after being held in a detention centre for a weekLandau also told Park that the two allies should try to use the incident as an opportunity to further strengthen their bilateral ties and improve relevant systems where necessary according to the MinistryLandau also said that US President Donald Trump has a keen interest in the matter and ensured that those who have returned home will not face any disadvantages when reentering the USThe State Department official said that Washington would try to ensure there would be no further incidents of a similar nature in the futureLandau proposed workinglevel talks on issuing proper visas for South Korean workers in the US citing a need to provide institutional support for South Korean corporations investments that contribute to the American economy and manufacturingIn response Park touched upon inconveniences that South Korean workers faced while in detention and said the general public in South Korea in addition to the workers themselves felt deeply shocked by the crackdownAccording to the Ministry Park also strongly urged the US to take practical steps and implement systematic improvements to ease South Korean peoples concernsMost of the detained Korean workers had entered the US on nonimmigrant shortterm business visas either B1 visas or Electronic System for Travel Authorisation permits which are meant for brief business visits rather than employmentSouth Korean companies view such visa challenges as a major obstacle to their US investments a concern that contrasts sharply with South Koreas status as the largest foreign investor in the US in 2023 with 215 billion investedSeoul has also pledged 350 billion in additional investment under a new trade framework Yet only about 2000 South Koreans with specialty occupations receive H1B visas annually out of nearly 85000 issued IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/us-deputy-state-secretary-landau-expresses-regret-over-detention-of-skoreans-638467.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/6-killed-4-injured-in-road-accident-in-afghanistan-638498.html Kabul Sep 14 At least six passengers were killed and four others injured in a headon collision between a passenger car and a truck in Afghanistans Faryab province on Sunday the media reported The accident occurred on the outskirts of Khwaja Sabz Posh district where the vehicles rammed into each other killing six commuters on the car instantly and wounding four othersAmong the victims were women and children and all the injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment Xinhua news agency reportedThousands of people lose their lives in road accidents in Afghanistan each year due to reckless driving on congested roads poor conditions of roads lack of traffic signs on dilapidated highways overloading and overspeedingAt least three travellers were killed and two more injured as a car turned turtle in northern Afghanistans Samangan province said a news statement of the provincial police office on SaturdayBlaming reckless driving for the deadly accident the news statement added that the mishap took place in DaraeSufi Payan area on Friday night and the injured passengers had been taken to the nearby health centreEarlier two commuters including a driver were killed and four others injured in two separate road accidents on a road crossing in Samangan province on Friday morning and all the injured persons had been shifted to a hospital in the neighbouring Balkh provinceEarlier on Tuesday 10 people died and several were injured in two separate accidents in AfghanistanThree motorbikes collided with each other in the western Afghanistan Badghis province on Tuesday evening killing one on the spot and injuring five others provincial police spokesman Sediqullah Sediqi had saidThe deadly mishap took place in the provincial capital QalaeNaw due to the carelessness of the motorists the official said adding all five injured people some in critical conditions were shifted to the nearby hospitalIn another incident nine commuters were confirmed dead and seven others sustained injuries as a minibus plunged into a ravine in northern Afghanistans Baghlan province on Wednesday provincial police spokesman Mawlawi Shir Ahmad Burhani saidThe mishap took place on a congested road in KhostoFaring area on Wednesday morning leaving nine dead on the spot and seven injured some in critical condition the officer saidEarlier 17 commuters lost their lives and two others were injured as their cars were involved in accidents in the northern Badakhshan and eastern Ghazni provinces respectively on Monday IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/6-killed-4-injured-in-road-accident-in-afghanistan-638498.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/national-convention-of-wedding-amp-event-planners-held-in-jampks-srinagar-638529.html Srinagar Sep 14 The first ever national convention of wedding and event planners concluded on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar city officials said Officials added that Kashmir hosted its first ever national convention of wedding and event planners under the title Hindustan 2025 organised by ICEI International EventsThe twoday event was held at the SheriKashmir International Conference Centre SKICC and it marked a milestone for the valleys emerging event industryThe International Convention of the Event Industry was presided over by President Rituraj Khanna with Gunjan Singhal serving as Chairperson and Irshad Hazari as Convention DirectorThe convention was formally inaugurated by the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar AbdullahDay one featured detailed industry sessions followed by a grand wedding showcase at SKICC where leading event professionals presented new concepts and trendsOn the second day the convention concluded with a closing ceremony presided over by Farooq Abdullah President of the Jammu and Kashmir National ConferenceDelegates from across India participated in the convention gaining both professional insights and cultural experiences during their stay in the valley Organisers said the event not only highlighted Kashmir as a potential hub for the wedding and event industry but also provided a platform for networking and knowledge exchangeThe convention was coordinated by Irshad Hazari of Euphoria Travel Services who ensured seamless arrangements and a memorable experience for all participants officials saidKashmir is fast picking up as the dream destination for weddings and other events those are being planned in Srinagar Gulmarg and PahalgamKashmir Tourism suffered its worst jolt on April 22 when Pakistanbacked terrorists of LashkareToiba killed 26 innocent civilians in Baisaran meadow of PahalgamThe incident outraged the entire nationPrime Minister Narendra Modi gave a free hand to the armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam terror attackIn target specific strikes were carried out against terror infrastructure in Muridke near Lahore Bahawalpur and Kotli and Muzaffarabad in PakistanOccupied Kashmir PoK Indian armed forces destroyed nine terror sitesIn tensions later escalated by Pakistan 18 of their defence bases were damaged IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/national-convention-of-wedding-amp-event-planners-held-in-jampks-srinagar-638529.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistan-president-signs-controversial-anti-terror-bill-critics-warn-of-expanded-state-power-638534.html New Delhi Sep 14 Pakistans President Asif Ali Zardari has signed into law the AntiTerrorism Amendment Bill 2025 reviving sweeping state powers of preventive detention and triggering sharp debate over its impact on civil liberties and democratic space The legislation passed earlier this month by both the National Assembly and Senate restores expired provisions of the AntiTerrorism Act ATA of 1997It authorises federal authoritiesand even the armed forces acting under government ordersto detain individuals for up to three months without charges if suspected of threatening national security or public safetyThe Pakistan government has defended the amendment as a necessary tool to counter rising militancy extortion rackets and kidnappings for ransomBut rights groups and opposition leaders argue that its deliberately broad language risks legitimising arbitrary detentions and silencing dissentAnalysts note that Pakistans counterterrorism laws have often been used beyond militant threatsensnaring political activists student groups journalists and minority voicesThe broad definition of terrorism under the ATA covering acts that spread fear or damage property has blurred the line between genuine threats and political oppositionOne of the most contentious aspects of the 2025 amendment is its reliance on preventive detention based on reasonable suspicionThe most contentious element of the new bill is its reliance on preventive detention Authorities can act on credible information or reasonable suspicion terms that are both vague and elastic said a report by European TimesWhile officials argue this enables preemptive disruption of terror plots critics warn it opens the door to mass sweeps and further repressionThe bill also deepens concerns over militarisation by explicitly extending detention powers to the armed forces reinforcing the militarys already dominant role in Pakistans political lifePakistan continues to battle violent groups including the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP and sectarian outfitsEntire communities particularly ethnic and sectarian minorities have historically borne the brunt of counterterrorism campaigns From Baloch nationalists to Pashtun activists marginalised groups already stigmatised as security threats are likely to be disproportionately targeted under the amendment the report addedBy enacting the law reports argue Zardari has reaffirmed a pattern in which security imperatives override civil rightsleaving ordinary Pakistanis more vulnerable to arbitrary power even as the state claims to shield them from terrorism IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistan-president-signs-controversial-anti-terror-bill-critics-warn-of-expanded-state-power-638534.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/unhcr-urges-pakistan-to-stop-deporting-vulnerable-afghan-asylum-seekers-638538.html New Delhi Sep 14 As the tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalates over a number of issues the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR has called on Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan asylum seekers and ensure they receive international protection Afghanistan is already facing a number of issues including poverty drought like conditions and the devastation caused by the earthquake and is now facing a yet another problem the influx of new vulnerable Afghan asylum seekersSpeaking from Geneva on September 12 UNHCR representative for Afghanistan Arafat Jamal appealed to Islamabad not to expel Afghans who require protection He noted that the UN refugee agency was ready to cooperate with Pakistani authorities to identify and safeguard the most vulnerable groups the UNHCR said in its statementHe also warned that without fresh funding the UNHCR would be unable to sustain its lifesaving support to Afghan families struggling with overlapping crises and added that the agency had updated its regional appeal and was seeking 2586 million to address urgent needsThe appeal comes amid an accelerating wave of returnsAs Pakistan resumes implementation of its Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan more than 554000 Afghans have returned since April including 143000 in August alone UNHCR saidNearly 100000 Afghans reportedly crossed back from Pakistan during the first week of September alone creating additional pressure on Afghanistans already fragile economy and limited public servicesThe statement from UNHCR highlights that they continue to urge Pakistan to uphold its longstanding humanitarian approach to Afghan refugeesAccording to UN estimates more than 26 million Afghan migrants have been deported from neighbouring countries since the start of 2025 The figure underscores the immense scale of forced displacement and the urgent need for regional and international cooperation the Khamma press said in its reportWith severe food shortages limited shelter and weak health systems Afghanistan remains illprepared to absorb such high numbers IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/unhcr-urges-pakistan-to-stop-deporting-vulnerable-afghan-asylum-seekers-638538.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bangladeshs-interim-govt-struggles-as-mob-violence-minority-attacks-undermine-credible-elections-638541.html New Delhi Sep 14 The promise of restoring democracy in Bangladesh after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024 has given way to rising lawlessness mob justice and emboldened radical groups raising doubts about the credibility of elections under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunuss interim administration Hasinas dramatic downfall was hailed as an opportunity to reset Bangladeshs politics but the absence of strong institutions and factional divides quickly created a power vacuumYunuss caretaker government envisioned as a technocratic bridge has instead presided over cascading disorderIn the year following Hasinas exit rights groups documented 637 lynchings nationwide with mob justice replacing formal dispute resolution according to a report by European TimesIn January 2025 the police themselves acknowledged the scale of violence releasing a controversial report that sought to downplay the communal dimension Out of 1769 attacks against minorities authorities claimed that more than 1200 were politically motivated rather than religiously inspired with only 20 classified as purely communal the report saidPolice often accused of complicity or paralysis have failed to restore public trust Minority communities remain the most vulnerableBetween August 2024 and mid2025 watchdogs recorded 2442 incidents of communal violence targeting Hindus Buddhists Christians and Ahmadis including arson killings and sexual assaultsA February 2025 UN report warned of deliberate attacks on minorities and indigenous groups accusing the interim government of failing to act Local leaders say only token investigations have been opened with just 62 cases registered and 35 arrests madeNotably radical voices have also gained ground In March thousands of HizbutTahrir supporters marched openly in Dhaka demanding an Islamic CaliphateUniversities and media outlets now face intimidation while women report escalating harassment in public spacesThe deteriorating security environment has raised alarms over the feasibility of upcoming elections in the South Asian countryAnalysts argue that without law and order minority candidates and secular voices cannot campaign freely polling officials cannot operate safely and voters cannot participate without fear IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bangladeshs-interim-govt-struggles-as-mob-violence-minority-attacks-undermine-credible-elections-638541.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/counter-terrorist-mock-exercise-at-delhi-airport-to-test-crisis-preparedness-638394.html New Delhi Sep 14 Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday witnessed a largescale Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise involving multiple security and emergency response agencies The highintensity drill was designed to bolster aviation security enhance tactical preparedness and evaluate realtime crisis response mechanismsThe CISF Quick Reaction Team QRT spearheaded the exercise with active participation from the Delhi Police National Security Guard NSG Bureau of Civil Aviation Security BCAS Delhi Traffic Police Fire Services medical teams and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority DDMA The mock exercise replicated a highthreat scenario beginning with alert initiation and moving into coordinated tactical action for threat neutralisationThe operation concluded with a comprehensive debriefing session focusing on lessons learned and improvements requiredCISF stated on its official X handle Such joint exercises are vital in testing realtime crisis response sharpening interagency synergy and reinforcing collective preparedness to counter the emerging threats to aviation securityThe mock drill not only tested tactical efficiency but also measured the speed of communication decisionmaking and deployment across multiple unitsAirport operations continued smoothly during the exercise with passengers being informed in advance to avoid inconvenienceSecurity experts underlined that such interagency exercises are critical in the wake of evolving global terror threats and rising challenges to civil aviation hubs Regular drills also help in refining coordination between ground forces intelligence units and crisis management teamsThe CISF reiterated its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security at Indias busiest airport ensuring both preparedness and public confidence in the nations aviation safety frameworkEarlier in June 2025 a joint mock drill was conducted by the Garuda Force the counterterrorism task force of the Karnataka State Police and the 48 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian ArmyThe exercise conducted under the command of the Trivandrum Brigade took place at a highsecurity undisclosed location in the Bengaluru region maintaining strict confidentiality in line with security protocols IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/counter-terrorist-mock-exercise-at-delhi-airport-to-test-crisis-preparedness-638394.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/sc-to-hear-on-monday-suo-moto-case-on-non-functional-cctv-cameras-in-police-stations-638402.html New Delhi Sep 14 The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a suo motu case registered over the lack of functional CCTV cameras in police stations across the country A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta took cognisance of a media report which revealed that 11 people had died in police custody in Rajasthan in the first eight months of 2025 seven of them in the Udaipur division aloneWe have come across a disturbing news article The news article reveals that there have been 11 deaths in police custody in the State of Rajasthan in the past 8 months in the year of 2025 7 of these unfortunate incidents happened in the Udaipur Division itself the Justice Nathled Bench noted in its order passed on September 4The news report also pointed out that many remand rooms in police stations are outside the range of CCTV cameras and that police often withhold footage citing technical faults lack of storage ongoing investigations or legal restrictionsIn some cases the police simply refused to share the footage or delayed its releaseWe therefore take suo motu cognizance of the aforesaid news article under the heading In Re Lack of functional CCTVs in Police Stations and direct the Registry to place these proceedings before Honble the Chief Justice of India for appropriate followup action the Justice Nathled Bench had orderedThe Supreme Court has already mandated the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations to maintain transparency and to curb instances of custodial torture It had directed that no part of a police station be left uncovered and that footage be preserved for at least 18 months in digital or network video recordersIn 2023 the apex court had given the Centre and states a last chance to comply within three months It had also made station house officers SHOs personally responsible for maintenance data backup and repair of CCTV systems IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/sc-to-hear-on-monday-suo-moto-case-on-non-functional-cctv-cameras-in-police-stations-638402.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/couple-arrested-in-keralas-pathanamthitta-for-honeytrap-assault-on-youths-638461.html Pathanamthitta Sep 14 A couple from Charalkunnu in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala has been arrested for assaulting young men after luring them into a honeytrap police said on Sunday Police added that they were shocked by the disturbing videos the duo had filmed on their mobile phonesAccording to investigators the first case came to light when Reshmi the wife befriended a 19yearold youth from Ranni over the phone and later invited him to her homeOn September 1 her husband Jayesh picked up the unsuspecting youth from Maramon Junction and took him to their residenceThere the victim was forced to pose as if he was engaged in sexual relations with Reshmi while Jayesh recorded the actWhen the youth resisted Jayesh allegedly threatened to kill him tied his hands with a shawl and pressed a knife to his neckJayesh stamped on the youths chest and legs and then beat him with a rod handed over by ReshmiThe victim was further tortured his hands tied with a cycle chain and suspended with a rope while Reshmi reportedly used a cutting plier on his fingerThe couple also slapped him repeatedly sprayed a substance on his navel causing swelling and forced him to reveal his phone passcodesThe couple allegedly stole the victims phones Rs 19000 from his wallet and abandoned him near an auto stand stripped of his pantsMedical examination revealed multiple bruises and injuries on the victims arms chest stomach forehead and legsInitially the youth avoided telling police the truth due to shame but growing suspicion led to the unmasking of the couples rolePolice also revealed that the duo had similarly targeted another victim a youth from Alappuzha employed in BengaluruHe was picked up from Thiruvalla assaulted peppersprayed on his genitals and later dumped by the roadsideThe accused also stole his iPhoneBased on the seriousness of the allegations Pathanamthitta Superintendent of Police V Ajith has constituted a special investigation team to conduct a detailed probeThe couple has been booked for assault wrongful confinement criminal intimidation extortion and theft IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/couple-arrested-in-keralas-pathanamthitta-for-honeytrap-assault-on-youths-638461.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/drone-recovered-near-loc-in-jammu-638296.html Jammu Sep 13 The police in Jammu and Kashmirs Jammu district said on Saturday that it has recovered a drone from a village near the Line of Control LoC in Akhnoor sector officials said Officials added that the drone was recovered from a field in Fattu Kotli village of Akhnoor by the policeInvestigation has been started to trace the origin of the drone whether it was sent from across the LoC or had been some drone used locally for filming marriage function etc officials saidDrones have been used in the past by terror handlers sitting across the border in Pakistan to send payloads of armsammunitioncash and drugs to sustain terrorism in Jammu and KashmirThe tactics adopted by terror handlers has been to drop the payloads from the drones at a place predetermined in consultation with terror outfits operating in Jammu and KashmirTerrorists would mostly use overground workers OGWs to pick up the consignments without risking their own livesThe OGWs work for the terrorists mostly because of monetary benefits and also for getting personal scores settled with neighbours and relatives by using the threat a common citizen faces from the gunwielding terroristsJampK has a 740kmlong LoC and a 240kmlong International Border IBThe Army guards the LoC while the BSF guards the IB in Jammu and KashmirThe BSF guards the IB in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts while the Army guards the LoC in Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora Rajouri Poonch and partly in Jammu districtTo deal with the menace of drones sent from across the border BSF has deployed special antidrone equipment along the IB to track and destroy a drone midairAfter this equipment was out in place by the BSF the frequency of drones sent from across the IB has drastically come down IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/drone-recovered-near-loc-in-jammu-638296.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/10-kg-charas-seized-in-jampks-anantnag-three-arrested-638306.html Srinagar Sep 13 A major narcotics smuggling racket was successfully busted by the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district with the arrest of three accused and seizure of over 10 kg charas contraband The three accused who were arrested included the supplier and two habitual offendersActing on specific intelligence NCB Srinagar conducted a targeted operation in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district on August 19The operation led to the seizure of about 10735 kgs of charasThe accused were identified as Firdous a resident of Bijbehara Anantnag Jan Mohd Baba of Lal Bazaar Srinagar and Mohd Lateef of Srigufwara AnantnagVerification of their criminal background has revealed that Firdous has previously been involved in other NDPS cases registered against him at Bijbehara Police Station and NCB Jammu and Jan Mohammad Baba has previously been involved in an NDPS case registered by NCB JammuDuring the identification of the backward and forward linkages in the case it was gathered that the said contraband was procured from a person namely Mohammad Lateef who has also been arrested in the case and was facilitating its interstate transport via illicit channelsThe establishment of the NCB office in Srinagar forms part of the Union Governments strategic initiative to bolster narcotics enforcement in Jammu and KashmirNCB remains committed to disrupting the drug trade and associated activities protecting the youth from its harmful impact and finding and ensuring stronger interagency coordination across the Union TerritoryIn the fight against drug trafficking NCB seeks the support of the citizens Any person can share information related to the sale of narcotics by calling on MANAS National Narcotics Helpline Toll Free Number1933 The identity of the caller is kept confidentialSecurity forces and preventive agencies have been aggressively going against drug smugglers and drug peddlers as it is believed that the funds generated from hawala money rackets and drug smuggling are finally used to sustain terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/10-kg-charas-seized-in-jampks-anantnag-three-arrested-638306.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/maoist-leader-sujata-surrenders-in-tgana-marks-turning-point-in-anti-lwe-campaign-638347.html RaipurHyderabad Sep 13 In a major breakthrough in Indias fight against leftwing extremism LWE senior Maoist commander Pothula Padmawati alias Sujata surrendered before Telangana Police on Saturday A Central Committee member of the banned CPI Maoist Sujata had been active for decades across Telangana Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra and carried a bounty of Rs 1 croreHer surrender is being seen as a significant blow to the Maoist movement and a symbolic collapse of morale within its ranks Telangana Police said on SaturdaySujata 62 hails from Peninskal Padu village in Katu Mandal Gadwal district Born into an agricultural family her father Thimarati served as a village postmaster while her mother Wanka was a homemakerShe was married to Koteshwar Rao alias Kishanji a prominent Maoist leader and former secretary of the West Bengal State Committee who was killed in an encounter in 2011The couple had one daughterInspired by early Leftist figures such as Patel Sudhakar Suryam RK Sudhakar and Sugna Sujata joined the CPIML Peoples War Group in 1982Over the years she rose through the ranks serving as a village campaigner commander of multiple Talams and eventually as incharge of the South Bastar DivisionIn 2023 she was inducted into the Maoist Central Committee and also served as editor of Puri a magazine published in the Koya language DGP Telangana Dr Jitender told the media during a press conferenceCiting health concerns and ideological disillusionment the top cop said Sujata expressed her desire to live peacefully with her family and reintegrate into societyTelangana Police confirmed she will receive Rs 25 lakh under the states comprehensive rehabilitation policy along with other benefits extended to surrendered cadresHer surrender follows a series of highprofile eliminations of senior Maoist leaders including Baswaraju and Balakrishna both killed in ChhattisgarhThese actions along with Union Home Minister Amit Shahs announcement to eliminate LWE by March 2026 have intensified pressure on the organisation he saidMaoist commander and Central Committee member Sujata who was active in Chhattisgarh and Telangana for several decades and had a bounty of Rs 1 crore on her head got disillusioned with the Maoist ideology and surrendered in Telangana BJP Chhattisgarh unit posted on XIn 2025 alone 44 underground cadres from Telangana and Chhattisgarh have surrendered including several senior leadersOfficials believe Sujatas exit will disrupt Maoist command structures and encourage others to follow suit further accelerating the governments campaign for peace and stability in longaffected tribal regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/maoist-leader-sujata-surrenders-in-tgana-marks-turning-point-in-anti-lwe-campaign-638347.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/made-in-india-weapons-helped-protect-country-during-operation-sindoor-pm-modi-638353.html AizawlImphal Sep 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that during Operation Sindoor MadeinIndia weapons helped to protect the country During his address to the gathering in Mizoram capital Aizawl as well as Manipur capital Imphal the Prime Minister highlighted the success of the Indian armed forces commitments and skillIn Aizawl he pointed out that during Operation Sindoor Indias armed forces taught lessons to terrorists and the entire world witnessed the power of the countrys armed forces and Made in India weapons to help protect the countryIndia is the fastest growing economy in the world PM Modi reiterated We are also seeing the growth of Make In India and exports During Operation Sindoor you all saw how our soldiers taught a lesson to those who sponsor terror The whole nation was filled with a sense of pride about our armed forcesIn this operation MadeInIndia weapons played a significant role in protecting our country The growth of our economy and manufacturing sector is very important for our national security the Prime Minister saidWhile addressing a mammoth gathering at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal PM Modi acknowledged that even today many sons and daughters of Manipur are serving across different parts of the country in the defence of Mother IndiaThe Prime Minister said that during Operation Sindoor the world witnessed the strength of the Indian Armed ForcesHe stated that the Indian soldiers inflicted such decisive blows that the Pakistani army was left overwhelmedPM Modi highlighted that Manipurs brave sons and daughters played a vital role in Indias success during the operationHe paid tribute to one such valiant soldier Shaheed Deepak Chingkham and saluted his courageHe affirmed that Deepak Chingkhams sacrifice during Operation Sindoor would always be remembered by the nationA government statement earlier had said that serving with the 7th Battalion BSF Deepak Chingkham 25 made the supreme sacrifice during Operation Sindoor sustaining fatal injuries in unprovoked crossborder firing along the International Boundary in the RS Pura sector of Jammu on May 10 and on May 11 he succumbed to his injuriesDeepak Chingkham and Squadron Leader Rizwan Malik also from Manipur were awarded the Vir Chakra on the eve of the Independence Day for their significant role during Operation SindoorThe Manipur government earlier announced an award of Rs 10 lakh to both Squadron Leader Malik and martyred Deepak Chingkham both hailing from Imphal East district in Manipur IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/made-in-india-weapons-helped-protect-country-during-operation-sindoor-pm-modi-638353.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/body-of-75-year-old-man-found-at-residence-in-kolkata-son-in-law-held-638360.html Kolkata Sep 13 The body of an elderly man covered in blood was recovered from a house in Golf Green area in Kolkata on Saturday police said The deceased has been identified as 75yearold Shamik Kishor Gupta a retired government employeeRecently Shamiks daughter married to a person named Sanjib DasThe police have arrested the soninlaw Sanjib Das in connection with the incidentAccording to a senior police officer prima facie it appears to be a case of dowryrelated incident as Sanjib has been accused of allegedly beating his wife for moneyThe couple got married about 20 days ago and since then there have been constant arguments between the soninlaw and the fatherinlaw the police saidAccording to the familys neighbours the soninlaw had an argument with his fatherinlaw over money on Friday night as well This has been going on since Sanjib married the retired government employees daughter The soninlaw has been arrested and we are questioning him the police officer saidAccording to the police the elderly man had multiple injury marks on his body which was recovered from the staircase of the houseThe incident created outrage in the area as the neighbourhood is considered to be one of the most peaceful and quiet areas in KolkataLocal sources also told the police Shamiks wife and children used to live in his house The daughter got married 20 days ago There have been trouble in the inlaws house since the marriage The soninlaw often abused the daughter and sometimes he would come to the inlaws house and start an argument over money The same situation arose on Friday night as there was a lot of shouting and screamingSources said that the elderly man might have been pushed on the stairs of the house due to a heated argument with his soninlawThe police have started investigating the matter and also questioning the family members for more information IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/body-of-75-year-old-man-found-at-residence-in-kolkata-son-in-law-held-638360.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-army-demonstrates-tactical-excellence-in-exercise-dibang-shakti-in-arunachal-638373.html New Delhi Sep 13 In a remarkable display of operational prowess the elite troops of the Indian Armys Spear Corps successfully conducted a highintensity exercise titled Dibang Shakti deep in the challenging terrain of Dibang Valley Arunachal Pradesh The exercise was meticulously designed to test and validate the troops asymmetric warfare capabilities under extremely demanding conditions of dense jungles steep mountains and unpredictable weather a defence official saidDuring the exercise the troops showcased exceptional skill in a variety of tactical domains including specialised survival techniques jungle warfare and combat freefall operationsThe operation demanded not only physical endurance and sharp tactical acumen but also a high degree of mental resilience as soldiers navigated through rugged uncharted terrain under simulated combat scenariosDibang Shakti was aimed at reinforcing the preparedness of the troops to counter unconventional threats and conduct rapidresponse operations in highaltitude and jungle environments which are critical in the context of Indias eastern borders the official saidThe seamless coordination between various arms of the armed forces along with advanced technology applications demonstrated the Indian Armys focus on holistic combat readinessThis exercise further strengthened the patriotic zeal and commitment of the troops towards securing the nations sovereigntyIt exemplified the Indian Armys motto of being everprepared with a strong emphasis on innovation tactical brilliance and unyielding resilienceThe successful completion of exercise Dibang Shakti reflects the continued focus of the Indian Army in enhancing operational capability readiness and adaptability to face future challengesThe endeavour inspires confidence among citizens and reaffirms the steadfast commitment of the Indian Army towards securing the nations frontiersNotably the Indian Army successfully conducted exercise Siyom Prahar from September 8 to 10 a major field training exercise aimed at validating the employment of drone technology in modern tactical operationsOrganised under realistic battlefield conditions the exercise marked a significant step forward in operational preparedness by integrating drones seamlessly across both tactical and operational depths IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-army-demonstrates-tactical-excellence-in-exercise-dibang-shakti-in-arunachal-638373.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pfi-bihar-president-arrested-by-nia-in-phulwari-sharif-criminal-conspiracy-case-638375.html New Delhi Sep 13 The National Investigation Agency NIA on Saturday arrested the Bihar state president of the banned Popular Front of India PFI in the 2022 Phulwari Sharif criminal conspiracy case Mahboob Alam alias Mahboob Alam Nadvi a resident of the Hasanganj area of the district Katihar Bihar was nabbed from Kishanganj He is the 19th accused to be arrested and chargesheeted in the case which was initially registered by the local police against 26 personsThe case RC312022NIADLI involved PFI associates in unlawful and antinational activities aimed at creating an atmosphere of terror by spreading religious enmity between members of different religions and groups the NIA said in a statementThe case is related to activities prejudicial to peace and harmony and intended to disrupt public tranquillity and cause disaffection against India justifying the use of criminal forceMembers of PFI had indulged in spreading fear amongst the general public through promotion of PFI ideology seeking to establish the rule of Islam in India as envisaged in the outfits seized vision document titled India 2047 Towards Rule of Islam in India Internal Document Not for circulationAccused Mehboob Alam was found to be part of the PFI conspiracy as stated in the said document seized from Ahmad Palace Phulwarisharif Patna on July 11 2022Along with coaccused persons he was engaged in recruitment training meetings and antinational activities of PFI as per the NIA investigationsHe had also raised funds and provided them to the coaccused persons and PFI cadresInvestigations in the case under the IPC and UAP Act are continuingIt may be noted here that the security agencies are leaving no stone unturned in grabbing the members of the nowbanned PFI and the arrest of the Bihar PFI president is likely to provide crucial details in the Phulwari Sharif criminal conspiracy case IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pfi-bihar-president-arrested-by-nia-in-phulwari-sharif-criminal-conspiracy-case-638375.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/navy-chief-to-commission-new-base-ins-aravali-in-gurugram-tomorrow-637958.html New Delhi Sep 11 Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will on Friday commission the Navys new communications base INS Aravali in Gurugram an official said INS Aravali deriving its name from the unwavering Aravali range shall support various information and communication centres of the Indian Navy which are key to Indias and the Indian Navys command control and Maritime Domain Awareness MDA frameworkGuided by the motto Maritime Security through Collaboration the Naval Base exemplifies a supportive and collaborative ethos working seamlessly with naval units MDA centres and allied stakeholders said the official in a statementThe Crest of the base comprises central mountain imagery perfectly symbolising the unwavering and strong Aravali Range and the rising sun representing eternal vigilance resilience and energy in addition to the dawn of niche technological capabilities in the field of Communications and MDA said the statementThus the Crest embodies the steadfast commitment of the Base to facilitate eternal vigilance to defend Indias maritime interests it saidEarlier in the day Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the Indian Army Sailing Vessel IASV Triveni through video conferencing from New DelhiA joint team of 10 women officers will cover more than 26000 nautical miles during this voyage marking the firstever triservice expedition of its kind The formal departure of the boat took place on September 11This is the first time in history that women officers of all three services the Army Navy and Air Force are undertaking a mission to sail around the world united under one flag and one mission Singh saidThe Defence Minister added I am certain our daughters will complete this mission and show the world that the valour of Indian women knows no bounds This is not just a sea voyage it is also a journey of discipline courage and willpower Storms loneliness fatigue and despair may come your way but the light of determination burning in your hearts will overcome every challenge When you return you will not just come back after circumnavigating the oceans you will return after creating a new record for India IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/navy-chief-to-commission-new-base-ins-aravali-in-gurugram-tomorrow-637958.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-trooper-injured-in-accidental-firing-in-jampks-kupwara-638014.html Srinagar Sep 12 A trooper of the Border Security Force BSF was injured in an accidental firing in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district Officials said on Friday that the BSF man was posted in an artillery battalion of the force in the district and the incident happened on ThursdayThe trooper identified as Sandeep Kumar sustained an injury in his palm at the artillery battalion in the Nowgam area due to accidental firingHe was rushed to a hospital in Baramulla where his condition is stated to be stable the officials saidJammu and Kashmir has a 740kmlong Line of Control LoC and over 240 kmlong International Border IB The Army guards the LoC while the BSF guards the IB in the union territoryThe LoC is spread over Baramulla Bandipora and Kupwara districts of the Valley and Poonch Rajouri and partly in Jammu district of the Jammu divisionThe IB is spread over Jammu Samba and Kathua districts To tackle the menace of drones dropping payloads of armsammunitioncash and drugs the BSF has deployed special antidrone equipment all along the International BorderThe force has been effective in checking the drones sent from across the IB with the assistance of Pakistan to sustain terrorism in Jammu and KashmirThe BSF is deployed at places as the second line of defence in mountainous areas on the LoC The major role of the force is not restricted to only guarding the IB the BSF also assists the civil administration in checking drug smuggling maintaining law and order and providing yeoman service during natural calamitiesThe BSF has played a crucial role in antimilitancy operations in Jammu and Kashmir during the early and late 1990s till it was replaced by the CRPF in the UT as the main paramilitary force assisting the local policeAs the largest paramilitary force in the World the BSF has earned the highest awards of gallantry during antimilitancy operations and has been second to none in serving the nation in peacetime IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-trooper-injured-in-accidental-firing-in-jampks-kupwara-638014.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-huge-haul-of-arms-seized-along-indo-pak-border-two-held-638059.html Chandigarh Sep 12 In a remarkable display of intelligencedriven coordination and operational excellence the Border Security Force BSF and the Punjab Police have conducted a joint operation and recovered a big haul of arms and ammunition comprising 16 pistols and arrested two smugglers the border guarding force said on Friday The recovery comes just hours after one of the largest seizures of pistols in recent times in which two smugglers were apprehended and a huge cache of arms comprising 27 pistols and ammunition was seized Both seizures were reported in the Fazilka sector The latest one was carried out by the BSF intelligence wing in close collaboration with the Crime Investigation Agency CIA of Fazilka in Theh Kalandar village The tactically executed operation culminated with the seizure of 16 pistols 38 magazines 1847 rounds and 01 motorcycle alongside the apprehension of two smugglers The operation was set in motion following an intelligence input received by the BSF intelligence wing indicating a potential smuggling attempt in the border area of Fazilka the border guarding force said This significant operation decimated Pakistans larger narcoterror plot thus effectively dismantling a potential threat to national security Earlier a joint strategic ambush of the BSF and police was laid near Mahar Khiwa Mansa village After a patient wait of many hours the ambush team noticed suspicious movement in the wee hours and successfully apprehended one criminal and recovered 27 pistols 54 magazines and 470 rounds from a big sack in his possession The BSF said after sustained questioning of the accused the team managed to apprehend his associate from the same village The accused are residents of Teja Rohella and Mahar Jamsher village respectively Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that this huge weapon consignment was sourced from Pakistan through a foreignbased entity intended for use by criminal gangs in the state The arrested accused individuals were attempting to deliver these arms to ground operatives of criminal groups at the direction of their foreign handlers IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-huge-haul-of-arms-seized-along-indo-pak-border-two-held-638059.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/nepal-crisis-gen-zs-protest-playbook-isnt-new-638068.html Kathmandu Sep 12 In focus over the upheavals in Nepal Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in recent times is the use of social media as a megaphone reflecting societal fissures while amplifying calls for accountability Not to mention the clichéd reference to a weapon for good or for badGen Z are the digital natives who grew up with the internet and social media and are thus aware of the nuances of the platform explained Dr Sambit Pal incharge Director of the International School of Broadcasting and Journalism at MIT Art Design and Technology University in PuneThe term Generation Z or Gen Z as being used by the youth protestors in Nepal refers to people born between 1997 and 2012Social media platforms enabled them to bypass mainstream media gatekeepers frame narratives and mobilise collective responses to governance issues he addedStudies show that social media campaigns can significantly increase voter turnout spark protests against corruption and sustain civic dialogues in contexts where traditional media are constrainedFrom the Arab uprising to the movements in South Asian countries protestors have used the internet which is a powerful tool of communication with minimal expense and maximum reach since there is no geographical barricade said Joydeep Das Gupta FounderDirector Media Skills LabMedia Skills Lab is an educationalresearch institute that focuses on media literacy factchecking AI literacy data journalism and solutions journalismAccording to a Forbes Communications Council post Not all social media channels are created the same Each platform has its particular set of users with their own quirks as to how they interact with contentThe article highlights 13 practices including identifying the nature of business focusing on the core target audience client demographics backbone of the digital footprint research on competitors etcMost of the points may sound like the teachings of the Chinese strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu who had stressed the importance of knowing your enemyWith the democratisation of the internet there are no accessibility issues pointed out Das Gupta that is how the message spread and the movement gained momentumThose with pertinent knowledge of social media drive in an entry point sparking interest and increasing engagement leading to the post going viral added Dr PalThus when facing revolt governments usually clamp down on social media handles or the internet itself to curb the spread of messagingDuring the 2022 protests Sri Lanka temporarily restricted access to social media platforms with the declaration of a state of emergency and imposed curfewsThe thenBangladesh government had also reacted in an almost similar fashion while in Nepal the ban was withdrawn with violence erupting on the streets of the capital KathmanduHowever authorities can not ban web content except in times of an emergency as the incidents reflect The platforms are privately held and even the suggestion of policing the net invites allegations of hindering free speechBut the algorithms of such handles can decide what people see or do not seeUsing legislation with such algorithms recommendations have been made for reigning in the spread of child abuse gore and false narratives with the creation of a statutory building code with mandatory safety and quality requirements for digital platformsBut political and social messages can not and should not be bound according to the experts IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/nepal-crisis-gen-zs-protest-playbook-isnt-new-638068.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/evacuation-of-stranded-telugu-people-from-nepal-picks-up-momentum-637810.html Amaravati Sep 11 The evacuation of stranded Telugu people from violencehit Nepal gathered momentum on Thursday with a special flight carrying 12 people taking off from Simikot while another group of 22 people safely returned by road Minister for Real Time Governance Nara Lokesh who is supervising the evacuation efforts said an IndiGo flight is planned from Kathmandu to New Delhi to airlift over 200 people The minister posted on X that 133 people have already been escorted to the airport under convoy protectionA charter plane will take off from Pokhara to bring another group of 10 stranded Telugu people to Kathmandu for boarding the IndiGo flightA group of 22 people who travelled via a special bus from Hetauda safely entered the Indian territory The group has reached Bihar and will travel to DelhiA special flight carrying 12 people from Simikot to Nepalganj on the Indian border took off at 9 am TDP MP Sana Satish coordinated with local authorities for the evacuation operation From Nepalganj vehicles are in place to transport the group to Lucknow from where they will fly to HyderabadOfficials said 133 stranded individuals have reached Kathmandu Airport while another 43 are expected shortlyAn IndiGo charter flight arranged by the Andhra Pradesh government will take off from Delhi for Kathmandu to bring back the stranded peopleThe state government in close coordination with the Union Government the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and Nepalese authorities initiated the evacuation of stranded citizensAccording to an official statement a comprehensive plan has been prepared with support from the Indian government and local authorities in NepalA total of 217 citizens from Andhra Pradesh have been traced across Nepal Of these 173 are in Kathmandu 22 in Hetauda 10 in Pokhara and 12 in Simikot near the NepalChina borderOut of the stranded citizens 118 55 per cent are women and 98 45 per cent are men Nearly 70 per cent are above 50 years of age with 31 per cent above 60 years The largest groups are from Visakhapatnam 42 Vizianagaram 34 and Kurnool 22 with others spread across 22 districtsCitizens in Kathmandu are staying in hotels at varying distances 1 km to 45 km from the international airport IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/evacuation-of-stranded-telugu-people-from-nepal-picks-up-momentum-637810.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ahead-of-pm-modis-likely-manipur-visit-army-reviews-security-situation-637812.html Imphal Sep 11 Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis likely visit to Manipur on September 13 the Army has reviewed the security situation and preparedness of forces in various districts officials said on Thursday A defence spokesman said that Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar General Officer Commanding GOC Spear Corps has conducted a review of the security of different districts of Manipur including Churachandpur Imphal Bishnupur and various other locationsLt Gen Pendharkar interacted with senior officials and troops of the Army Assam Rifles Border Security Force BSF Central Reserve Police Force CRPF Manipur Police and other security forces deployed in security duties in different locations in the stateThe GOC also visited units and subunits deployed along the IndiaMyanmar border in Manipur to review the situation on the ground and complimented all ranks for the high standards of commitment professionalism and motivationManipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday September 9 held a meeting with five MLAs belonging to the KukiZo communities in Churachandpur and discussed the possible visit of the Prime Minister on September 13The Governor on September 7 held a meeting with BJP MLAs from the Imphal Valley region including former Chief Minister N Biren Singh and the BJPs state President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi An official said that Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel Security Advisor to the government Kuldiep Singh Director General of Police Rajiv Singh and Commissioner Home N Ashok Kumar also attended the meetingHowever all officials were tightlipped about the discussions that took place during the meeting at Raj BhavanOfficials and BJP leaders in Manipur said that the Prime Ministers visit to Manipur is not yet finally confirmed by the Prime Ministers Office PMOReports said that the Prime Minister would visit the Mizoram capital Aizawl and inaugurate the newlyconstructed 5138 km BairabiSairang new railway project and from Aizawl he would visit two places of Manipur Imphal and ChurachandpurA senior official in Imphal said that various district administrations are making arrangements for webcasting of the Prime Ministers programme in Imphal and ChurachandpurMeanwhile the Churachandpur district administration has prohibited the use of aerial devices such as drones unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs balloons and other flying objects across the district ahead of the VVIP visitChurachandpur District Magistrate Dharun Kumar S in an order on September 4 declared the entire hill district as a No Drone Zone areaThe Prime Ministers likely visit to Manipur on September 13 would be his first tour to the state since ethnic violence broke out between Meiteis and Kukis in May 2023Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier said that the Prime Minister is expected to be on a twoday visit to Assam on September 1314PM Modis visit is centred around the birth centenary celebrations of cultural icon and Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika and he will also inaugurate the official celebrations on September 13 in GuwahatiAfter a prolonged ethnic violence between Meitei and KukiZo communities Manipur has been under Presidents Rule since February 13 four days after the resignation of N Biren Singh from the Chief Ministers postThe 60member Manipur Assembly which after the promulgation of Presidents Rule has been put under suspended animation has a tenure till 2027 IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ahead-of-pm-modis-likely-manipur-visit-army-reviews-security-situation-637812.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/telangana-youth-among-five-arrested-by-delhi-police-for-terror-links-637860.html Hyderabad Sep 11 A youth from Telangana is among five persons arrested by Delhi Police from different parts of the country over alleged terror links A team from Delhi Polices Special Cell police on Wednesday took a youth into custody in Bodhan town of Telangana and shifted him to the national capital for investigationHuzaifa Yemen 20 is a B Pharma student at a local college Literature related to arms including PDF files was seized from him a police source said No arms or explosives were recovered from his possessionAfter the youths arrest by the Delhi police the local police also began an investigation into his local contactsHowever the youths family members denied that he has links with any terror groupsThe youth was reportedly arrested by the Delhi Police as part of the investigation into the case relating to the alleged terror plotThe Delhi police arrested five persons from different parts of the country over alleged terror links They were allegedly trying to recruit youngsters for ISISThe Bodhan youths arrest followed the arrest of the suspected ISIS operative in Jharkhand He was allegedly using a special video call app to be in touch with the terror suspectsDelhi Polices Special Cell Jharkhand AntiTerrorism Squad ATS and Ranchi police arrested Ashar Danish who is said to be the prime accusedTwo accused both natives of Mumbai were arrested in Delhi and another youth was arrested in Madhya PradeshThey were in touch with other members of an ISISinspired network and were engaged in activities aimed at furthering the terror outfits agendaMaterial used for making explosive devices was seized from them They were allegedly in touch with their handlers in Pakistan through social media appsThe accused were allegedly part of the sleeper module of ISIS and were tasked with making bombs procuring weapons and increasing the outfits strength IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/telangana-youth-among-five-arrested-by-delhi-police-for-terror-links-637860.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/new-criminal-laws-to-strengthen-countrys-zero-tolerance-towards-terrorism-jampk-l-g-sinha-637891.html Srinagar Sep 11 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that the new criminal laws will strengthen the countrys zero tolerance towards terrorists The LG made these comments while inaugurating an exhibition on New Criminal Laws at the Jammu and Kashmir Police Public School in Srinagars BeminaHe commended the initiative of the Jammu and Kashmirs Economic Offences Wing to raise awareness and educate students parents and the general publicHe said that the exhibition will help in achieving broader objectives of shaping understanding on new laws and ensuring justice to the last man in the queueAfter almost 150 years Indias criminal justice system underwent a significant overhaul on July 1 2024 The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam were implemented nationwide to replace colonialera laws making the legal system more transparent and efficientThe three new criminal laws have completely transformed our criminal justice system making it victimcentric and more justiceoriented than punitiveThe new criminal laws reflect Indias collective vision of justice The prime objective of the new Laws is to protect and empower the women and weaker sections of the societySpecial care has been taken to make the weaker sections women and children priority of the justice system the LG saidHe directed the Jammu and Kashmir Police to continue organising public awareness camps on new criminal laws in collaboration with the Information Department Education Department and Legal Services AuthorityHe also stressed the importance of capacity building at all levelsFor the first time since Independence terrorism has been defined within the criminal justice system The new criminal laws will strengthen the countrys policy of zero tolerance against terrorism he saidJammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat SJM Gillani Special DG Coordination Police Headquarters Vidhi Kumar Birdi Kashmir IGP Sujit Kumar Jammu and Kashmir IGP Security Anshul Garg Kashmir Divisional Commissioner senior officials of Police and Civil Administration civil society members teachers and students in large number were present IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/new-criminal-laws-to-strengthen-countrys-zero-tolerance-towards-terrorism-jampk-l-g-sinha-637891.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/exercise-siyom-prahar-integration-of-drone-technology-in-tactical-operations-637893.html New Delhi Sep 11 The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar from September 8 to 10 a major field training exercise aimed at validating the employment of drone technology in modern tactical operations Organised under realistic battlefield conditions the exercise marked a significant step forward in operational preparedness by integrating drones seamlessly across both tactical and operational depthsThe scope of employment extended from persistent surveillance and battlefield reconnaissance to target acquisition and precision strike thereby underscoring the transformative role of drones in enhancing combat effectiveness said defence sourcesThe central focus of the exercise was the development and validation of new Tactics Techniques and Procedures TTPs suited for future battlefields they addedThese included innovative methods for integrating drone inputs with conventional firepower refining joint targeting processes and ensuring rapid decisionmaking in fluid combat scenariosThe exercise also highlighted the importance of adaptability and synergy between traditional combat arms and emerging technological enablersThrough Exercise Siyom Prahar the Indian Army reaffirmed its enduring commitment to remain at the forefront of military innovationBy blending cuttingedge technologies such as unmanned aerial systems with proven warfighting skills the Army continues to ensure that it is prepared to meet evolving challenges across the spectrum of conflict officials saidThe outcomes of the exercise provide valuable lessons for operational integration force multipliers and future employment conceptsMost importantly Exercise Siyom Prahar showcased the Armys resolve to harness technology as a decisive factor in securing operational superiority thereby enhancing overall combat readiness and ensuring it remains futureready and combat capable IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/exercise-siyom-prahar-integration-of-drone-technology-in-tactical-operations-637893.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-punjab-police-seize-27-pistols-close-to-india-pakistan-border-637920.html Chandigarh Sep 11 In one of the largest seizures of pistols in recent times close to the IndiaPakistan international fencing in Punjab the Border Security Force BSF in a coordinated operation with state police apprehended two arms smugglers and seized a huge cache of arms comprising 27 pistols and ammunition in the Fazilka sector Based on a meticulously developed information into a precise intelligence a joint strategic ambush of the BSF and police was laid near Mahar Khiwa Mansa village in Fazilka of district during the night time the BSF said After a patient wait of many hours the ambush team noticed suspicious movement in the wee hours and successfully apprehended one criminal and recovered 27 pistols 54 magazines and 470 rounds from a big sack in his possession It said after sustained questioning of the accused the team managed to apprehend his another associate from the same village The accused are residents of Teja Rohella and Mahar Jamsher village respectively Both are in the custody of the police for further investigation to unearth their wider nexus and crossborder linkages Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that this huge weapon consignment was sourced from Pakistan through a foreignbased entity intended for use by criminal gangs in the state The arrested accused individuals were attempting to deliver these arms to ground operatives of criminal groups on the directions of their foreign handlers The DGP said further investigations are being conducted to establish forward and backward linkages to identify other members involved in this module and track the origins of the smuggled weapons Assistant Inspector General Ferozepur Gursewak Singh Brar said the identity and role of the foreign entity along with its broader network are under investigation The BSF said the recovery marked a historic success The operation also highlighted synergy between the BSF and the police in combating crossborder arms smuggling Also the swift action by security forces has averted a major threat of arms proliferation among antinational elements attempting to destabilise peace in Punjab IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-punjab-police-seize-27-pistols-close-to-india-pakistan-border-637920.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/cooperative-bank-fraud-ed-attaches-properties-valued-at-rs-362-crore-in-karnataka-637926.html Bengaluru Sep 11 The Bengaluru Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate ED has provisionally attached two immovable properties worth about Rs 362 crore belonging to N Srinivasa Murthy the then Chairman of Shushruti Souharda Sahakara Bank Niyamitha and Rathnamma a close relative of Srinivasa Murthy under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 in a case related to cheating with account holders of the bank the official statement said on Thursday The ED initiated investigation on the basis of various FIRs registered by Karnataka Police wherein it was alleged that the bank neither paid interest nor returned principle amounts to its customers on their fixed deposits or savings accounts held with the bank the statement saidIt was also alleged that the Chairman and Directors of Shushruti Souharda Sahakara Bank Niyamitha in collusion with the employees of the bank has siphoned off the deposits made by the customers of the bank and thereby cheated the customers of the bank through its management and employees the ED addedDuring the investigation under PMLA 2002 it was found that Srinivasa Murthy his wife Dharini Devi and their daughter Mokshatara the Chairman Director and Functional Director respectively of Shushruti Souharda Sahakara Bank Niyamitha were instrumental in the diversion of funds from the said bank the statement addedInvestigation also revealed that Srinivasa Murthy floated different financial entities viz Shruti Souharda Credit Cooperative Society Shree Lakshmi Mahila CoOp Society managed by Rathnamma a close relative of Srinivasa Murthy etc and accepted deposits from various depositors only to cheat them It was also revealed that Srinivasa Murthy and others used to sanction loans in the names of their close associates without following proper procedure and at times without any collateral Srinivasa Murthy and others used to get properties registered in their names from the said loan amount and the loan accounts were later turned into NPA according to the EDFurther investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/cooperative-bank-fraud-ed-attaches-properties-valued-at-rs-362-crore-in-karnataka-637926.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/10-maoists-killed-26-arrested-in-chhattisgarhs-gariaband-637936.html New Delhi Sep 11 In a major antiMaoist operation on Thursday 10 Maoists including a senior leader of the banned CPIMaoist have been neutralised in Chhattisgarhs Gariaband Acting upon an intelligence tipoff about the presence of Maoists in the forests of Mainpur area the teams of Gariaband E30 Special Task Force STF and COBRA Commando Battalion for Resolute Action an elite unit of CRPF reached the location and successfully conducted the antiMaoist operationsNotably Central Committee member Modem Balakrishna alias Balanna alias Ramchandra alias Manoj 58 was killed in the encounterBalakrishna was a resident of the Warangal district of TelanganaHe was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore and his encounter is being seen as a last nail on the coffin of the Naxalism scourge in the areaOn Thursday joint security forces have arrested 26 active Maoist members including six carrying a collective bounty of Rs 13 lakh in multiple operations across Bijapur district of ChhattisgarhThe coordinated crackdown was carried out by the District Reserve Guard DRG Bijapur personnel from Gangaloor Bhairamgarh Usur Awapalli and Tarrem police stations along with CoBRA 205 and CRPFs 196 and 62 BattalionsExplosives weapons and banned propaganda materials were also seizedAccording to officials the arrests were made during antiMaoist operations in separate police station areas three from Gangaloor three from Bhairamgarh eight from Awapalli eight from Usur and four from TarremSecurity forces also recovered IEDs cooker and tiffin bombs detonators safety fuses wires batteries digging tools and Maoist propaganda materials including banners posters and pamphletsDuring questioning the arrested Maoists confessed they were planning to plant IEDs to target security forcesCases have been registered under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Explosives Act and all accused have been sent to judicial remandIn the last few months security forces have successfully neutralised the menace of Naxalism in the redcorridor areas including in Chhattisgarh Jharkhand Odisha and TelanganaUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has also reiterated several times in the past few months that that the Union government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is resolved to eradicate Naxalism before March 31 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/10-maoists-killed-26-arrested-in-chhattisgarhs-gariaband-637936.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/10-maoists-killed-26-arrested-in-chhattisgarh-637942.html New Delhi Sep 11 In a major antiMaoist operation on Thursday 10 Maoists including a senior leader of the banned CPIMaoist have been neutralised in Chhattisgarhs Gariaband Acting upon an intelligence tipoff about the presence of Maoists in the forests of Mainpur area the teams of Gariaband E30 Special Task Force STF and COBRA Commando Battalion for Resolute Action an elite unit of CRPF reached the location and successfully conducted the antiMaoist operationsNotably Central Committee member Modem Balakrishna alias Balanna alias Ramchandra alias Manoj 58 was killed in the encounterBalakrishna was a resident of the Warangal district of TelanganaHe was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore and his encounter is being seen as a last nail on the coffin of the Naxalism scourge in the areaOn Thursday joint security forces have arrested 26 active Maoist members including six carrying a collective bounty of Rs 13 lakh in multiple operations across Bijapur district of ChhattisgarhThe coordinated crackdown was carried out by the District Reserve Guard DRG Bijapur personnel from Gangaloor Bhairamgarh Usur Awapalli and Tarrem police stations along with CoBRA 205 and CRPFs 196 and 62 BattalionsExplosives weapons and banned propaganda materials were also seizedAccording to officials the arrests were made during antiMaoist operations in separate police station areas three from Gangaloor three from Bhairamgarh eight from Awapalli eight from Usur and four from TarremSecurity forces also recovered IEDs cooker and tiffin bombs detonators safety fuses wires batteries digging tools and Maoist propaganda materials including banners posters and pamphletsDuring questioning the arrested Maoists confessed they were planning to plant IEDs to target security forcesCases have been registered under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Explosives Act and all accused have been sent to judicial remandIn the last few months security forces have successfully neutralised the menace of Naxalism in the redcorridor areas including in Chhattisgarh Jharkhand Odisha and TelanganaUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has also reiterated several times in the past few months that that the Union government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is resolved to eradicate Naxalism before March 31 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/10-maoists-killed-26-arrested-in-chhattisgarh-637942.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ahmedabad-administration-issues-helpline-for-citizens-in-nepal-amid-unrest-637699.html Ahmedabad Sep 10 In light of the ongoing unrest and violent incidents reported from Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal the Ahmedabad district administration on Wednesday announced a dedicated helpline for citizens officials said Officials have urged that if any residents of Ahmedabad district are currently in Nepal or if their family members are aware of such travel they should immediately inform the administration through the helpline number 07927560511The advisory also noted that Indian nationals stranded or residing in Kathmandu may directly contact the Indian Embassy in Nepal for assistanceThe Embassy has set up dedicated helplines at 9779808602881 and 9779810326134Additionally support is available at the State Disaster Management Centre in Gandhinagar through 07923251900902914The Ahmedabad Resident Additional Collector Bhavin Sagar said in a press statement that these measures are aimed at ensuring swift assistance and safety for citizens travelling or stuck in NepalNepal is in the grip of its worst unrest in years after the governments decision to ban social media platforms such as Facebook Instagram X and YouTube triggered massive protests led by Gen Z activists demanding freedom of expression jobs and an end to corruptionThe demonstrations which erupted in Kathmandu and quickly spread nationwide turned violent as security forces opened fire with tear gas rubber bullets and even live bullet rounds leaving at least 19 people dead and hundreds injuredEnraged protesters set government offices including the Parliament and Supreme Court on fire vandalised political leaders residences and targetted media outlets while mobs attempted looting and jailbreaksIn response the Nepal government deployed the Army across the capital Kathmanu imposed an indefinite curfew and tried to regain control but the escalating crisis forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resignThe upheaval has laid bare longsimmering frustrations over unemployment corruption and economic stagnation with Kathmandus Mayor and youth icon Balendra Shah emerging as a key voice for calmIndia has advised its citizens to avoid travel to Nepal while many Indian tourists remain stranded amid the chaos underscoring the regional implications of the youthdriven movement that has shaken the Himalayan nations political establishment IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ahmedabad-administration-issues-helpline-for-citizens-in-nepal-amid-unrest-637699.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/jamaat-tightens-grip-ahead-of-bangladesh-poll-pushes-sharia-agenda-637702.html Dhaka Sep 10 Elections in Bangladesh are slated to be held in February 2026 While the fairness of the elections with the Awami League being banned from contesting is in question it would still be a muchneeded exercise for the country In the runup to the elections there is a major push being made by the JamaateIslami to enforce strict rules while catering to a more Shariastyle of functioning There have been calls to implement Sharia law and turn Bangladesh into an Islamic State While these calls are made by radical groups such directives from the Jamaat are an extremely dangerous signIt is the Jamaat which is calling the shots in the interim government This indicates that orders are being passed officially The Jamaat has now urged government schools to put aside their plan of appointing dance teachers in primary schools It has instead instructed schools to appoint religious teachers to ensure that children grow up to be honest and responsible citizensMia Golam Parwar the general secretary of the Jamaat issued the order Appointing music and dance teachers instead of religious instructors is completely unacceptable Music or dance cannot be considered a compulsory subject for students If a family has a strong interest in such activities they can arrange private teachers themselves But religious education is essential for all communities he said in a statementThe Jamaat and other radical groups have repeatedly cited a decline in social and moral values Religious education fosters morality and values and this forms the foundation of virtuous behaviour and building a just and disciplined child He felt that at a time when the youth were facing a moral crisis it was wrong to appoint dance and music teachers There are similar rules in Taliban controlled Afghanistan as wellThere has been a lot of moral policing when it comes to women in Bangladesh It would however be interesting to see how the situation would be dealt with if at all if a BNP government with Khaleda Zia as the Prime Minister comes to powerThese issues were not allowed to be raised under the rule of Sheikh Hasina However following his ouster radical elements have upped the ante and there is a clear demand for the implementation of Sharia lawBangladesh watchers say that the way things are shaping up it appears that there is a solid push to make Bangladesh into an Islamic State The release of terrorists criminals and also the lifting of the ban on the Jamaat following Hasinas ouster only signal the direction in which the country is movingThese radical elements have targeted the minorities especially the Hindus following the August 2024 uprising by the students most of whom are attached to the Jamaats Islamic Chhatra Shibir In the first week of Sheikh Hasinas ouster there have been 200 attacks on the minorities This increased multifold over the next few weeksThe caretaker of the interim government Muhammad Yunus has promised that polls will be held in February 2026 India is watching the developments closely and would prefer that an elected government be in place Ties under Yunus have soured and India would want to have better relations with its neighbourThe elections too would be an interesting affair The Awami League has been banned from contesting This would mean that the BNP has the edge While all the poll pundits have said that the BNP would return to power it is not clear if it would be a landslide victoryIn the event of the BNP needing a coalition partner it has no option but to ally with the Jamaat as it had done in the past This would make the bilateral with India tricky as the Jamaat would have some cardsThe Jamaat is completely backed by the ISI and since the 1970s has worked together on a common agenda and that is to make the country an Islamic State and destabilise India IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/jamaat-tightens-grip-ahead-of-bangladesh-poll-pushes-sharia-agenda-637702.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/property-of-individual-extorting-businessmen-faking-as-ed-official-confiscated-637520.html Kolkata Sep 9 The Enforcement Directorate ED said on Tuesday that the officials of its Kolkata office have provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 22 crore linked to one Sheikh Jinnar Ali who had been accused of extorting businessmen posing as an ED official The confiscation was done under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 and the attached properties include 10 immovable properties situated in East Bardhaman district of West Bengal owned by Jinnar Ali and bank balances ED saidThe ED had also filed a prosecution complaint against the accused before a special PMLA court in Kolkata in the last week of AugustAccording to a press statement issued by ED on Tuesday their officials initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by Bidhannagar South Police Station in Kolkata against Jinnar Ali and his associatesThe accused persons were involved in a criminal conspiracy to extort money from a businessman by disguising themselves as ED officers The said accused persons used to contact various businessmen through phone and introduce themselves as ED officials They also issued fake summons to the complainant to appear in front of the Police Commissionerate Office Bidhannagar under the pretence of an official inquiry which did not exist in reality the statement saidAccording to it upon meeting Jinnar Ali and his associates enquired about the various business activities and pointed out certain complaints received against such business persons and in that process various discrepancies in the financial accounts would also be discussed in the meeting held near the Police Commissionerate office at BidhannagarTo create an illusion of legitimacy the accused individuals arrived in a Toyota Fortuner which displayed an ED insignia They claimed that actions from both the ED and the CBI were imminent unless the complainant agreed to meet their demands Under continued threats of office raids property seizure and arrest the complainant was coerced to pay a total of Rs 130 crore in cash and Rs 20 lakh in the bank account provided by the accused person the statement addedFinally Jinnar Ali was arrested in July 2025 by the ED and presently he continues to be in judicial custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/property-of-individual-extorting-businessmen-faking-as-ed-official-confiscated-637520.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pashupatinath-temple-closed-today-amid-rising-violent-protests-in-nepal-637542.html Kathmandu Sep 10 The historic Pashupatinath Temple one of Nepals most revered religious sites has been closed to visitors on Wednesday due to escalating violent protests across the country The Nepalese Army has been deployed to ensure security around the temple premises and maintain peaceThe temple closure comes amid nationwide antigovernment protests that turned violent on Monday led primarily by youth opposing recent government decisionsThe unrest escalated after Nepals Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday amid growing pressure Protesters targeted the residences of President Ramchandra Paudel and other top political leaders and vandalised the Parliament buildingAccording to official sources at least 22 people died and more than 500 were injured during clashes on Monday between protesters and security forces The clashes were triggered after the widespread demonstrations by the youth who called a ban on 26 social media platforms an attack on freedom of expressionFollowing the violence the government lifted a controversial ban on 26 social media platforms late Monday In addition Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and several other ministers resigned amid the crisisThe Nepalese Army began deploying troops late Tuesday in Kathmandu to control the situationIndia has increased vigilance along the Nepal border and advised its citizens in Nepal to avoid travel and remain indoorsPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security CCS to discuss the deteriorating situation He expressed deep anguish over the loss of young lives and stressed the importance of peace and stability in NepalMany young people have lost their lives The stability peace and prosperity of Nepal are of utmost importance to us I humbly appeal to all my brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace PM Modi said in an X postFlights to and from the capital have been suspended and the Army has stepped in to maintain order IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pashupatinath-temple-closed-today-amid-rising-violent-protests-in-nepal-637542.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/unsc-reforms-essential-for-peacekeeping-operations-to-be-effective-india-637546.html United Nations Sep 10 Peacekeeping operations can be effective only if the Security Council is reformed to give it the legitimacy that comes from reflecting the contemporary realities according to India The effectiveness of UN peacekeeping is tied to the structure and legitimacy of the UN Security Council which must be reformed to ensure expansion in both permanent and nonpermanent categories to reflect the contemporary realities Indias Permanent Representative P Harish said on WednesdayThe major contributors like India which has sent the most troops to peacekeeping operations are shut out of the permanent membership in the Council which gives the missions their mandatesTo address the emerging challenges to peacekeeping consensus arrived through a member statedriven process of wideranging consultations is essential Harish saidAll stakeholders particularly the troop and policecontributing countries should participate in the process he addedHe was speaking at the Council open debate on peacekeeping convened by South Korea the president for this monthHarish said that peacekeeping operations are confronting multiple challenges with political operational and technological complexities and a return to core principles of UN peacekeeping is needed to face them he saidThe mandates must be simple realistic clear and focused he saidPeace operations are likely to succeed when they are accompanied by a broader political process with a clearly envisioned political outcomeHe noted that funding for peacekeeping operations is uncertain and to meet this challenge the scope of mandates should match the resources available to peacekeepersUS President Donald Trump is threatening to cut or eliminate his countrys contributions which make up 25 per cent of the peacekeeping budgetIt is time that UN peacekeeping missions with outdated and obsolete mandates are withdrawn and liquidated Harish saidAlthough he did not mention it the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan which India has said is now redundant under the current situation is one of themThe UnderSecretaryGeneral for Peace Operations JeanPierre Lacroix said that peacekeeping operations are not meant to be indefinite and for them to end without a relapse into conflict clear prioritised mandates active political engagement and statements of support are essentialThe UnderSecretaryGeneral for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said that peacekeeping missions are often deployed in politically volatile situations even in the middle of an ongoing civil warIn such situations the initial goals of our missions should be more limited such as preventing a deterioration of violence achieving a ceasefire or helping a fragile incipient peace process get off the ground she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/unsc-reforms-essential-for-peacekeeping-operations-to-be-effective-india-637546.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/army-takes-charge-of-law-and-order-in-nepal-637572.html Kathmandu Sept 10 The Nepali Army has assumed responsibility for maintaining law and order as the security institution announced a nationwide curfew on Wednesday effective until Thursday morning This measure was taken due to the ongoing risks of unrest in the countryAs per the Local Administration Act 1971 the District Administration Office a civilian authority under the Home Ministry had been enforcing the curfew till nowWith the civilian authorities completely in a mess during Wednesdays Gen Z protests during which several government buildings and private properties were vandalised and torched the Nepal Army announced on Wednesday night that it was taking the initiative for law and order in the countryCiting the need to safeguard law and order the security officials said the prohibitory order imposed on Wednesday would remain in effect nationwide until 6 am the next dayFurther extensions would be decided based on the evolving situationIt has been observed that various anarchist individuals and groups have infiltrated and are engaged in activities such as vandalism arson looting and attempts at targeted attacks on individuals under the name of the movement and there remains a possibility of such incidents occurring the Army clarified in a statement on WednesdayThe Army personnel are seen in the streets making announcements about the enforcement of the curfewAccording to the Armys statement essential service vehicles including ambulances hearses fire brigades transport for health workers and sanitation vehicles will be permitted to operate during the restrictions Authorities have requested coordination with nearby security personnel for smooth operationsThe Army further warned that any acts of vandalism looting arson or attacks on people and property carried out under the pretext of demonstrations would be treated as criminal offences with strict action taken by security forcesOn Wednesday night the Nepal Army had notified through a notice that it was taking the law and order of the country into its hands starting from Tuesday 10 pm and subsequently announced the curfew order on WednesdayMeanwhile according to local media reports the Army has asked for the list of names from Gen Z to hold dialogue on the settlement of the future political course of the nation following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma OliMeanwhile in a social media post the Army said that a total of 27 individuals allegedly involved in destructive anarchic and disorderly activities such as looting arson and attempts to cause harm to life and property have been arrested on Wednesday till 10 amAdditionally three fire engines have been mobilised to control incidents of arsonThe fires set at the Singh Durbar building the main administrative centre of the Nepal government and at the Supreme Court building continued to burn until Wednesday morning according to local media reportsFirefighters were rushed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning to extinguish the fire IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/army-takes-charge-of-law-and-order-in-nepal-637572.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/kannadigas-stranded-in-nepal-safe-officials-in-contact-with-mea-says-cm-siddaramaiah-637595.html Bengaluru Sep 10 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Wednesday that all 39 people from the state stranded in Nepal were safe Kannadigas stranded in Nepal are safe The Chief Secretaries of the state government and the Resident Commissioner of Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi are in touch with the Kannadigas through various teams the Chief Ministers Office CMO statedState government officials have held discussions with officials of the Ministry of External Affairs and following the Chief Ministers instructions steps are being taken to safely bring back the Kannadigas the statement saidDue to a massive and rapid nationwide protest by students and youth in Nepal a tense atmosphere has been created across the country As a result Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Chief Secretary of the government Shalini Rajneesh to safely bring back 39 Kannadigas stranded at Kathmandu airport to the state the statement saidThe Chief Secretary has discussed the matter with the concerned officials and has taken necessary steps the CMO statedThe studentled Gen Z protests in Nepal which began in response to a government ban on social media expanded into a larger campaign The Nepali Army has assumed responsibility for maintaining law and order as the security institution announced a nationwide curfew on Wednesday effective until Thursday morningWith the civilian authorities completely in a mess during Wednesdays Gen Z protests during which several government buildings and private properties were vandalised and torched the Nepal Army announced on Wednesday night that it was taking the initiative for law and order in the countryCiting the need to safeguard law and order the security officials said the prohibitory order imposed on Wednesday would remain in effect nationwide until 6 am the next dayFurther extensions would be decided based on the evolving situationIt has been observed that various anarchist individuals and groups have infiltrated and are engaged in activities such as vandalism arson looting and attempts at targeted attacks on individuals under the name of the movement and there remains a possibility of such incidents occurring the Army clarified in a statement on WednesdayThe Army personnel were seen in the streets making announcements about the enforcement of the curfewAccording to the Armys statement essential service vehicles including ambulances hearses fire brigades transport for health workers and sanitation vehicles will be permitted to operate during the restrictions Authorities have requested coordination with nearby security personnel for smooth operationsThe Army further warned that any acts of vandalism looting arson or attacks on people and property carried out under the pretext of demonstrations would be treated as criminal offences with strict action taken by security forces IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/kannadigas-stranded-in-nepal-safe-officials-in-contact-with-mea-says-cm-siddaramaiah-637595.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/security-tightened-on-indo-nepal-border-amid-political-unrest-637604.html Patna Sep 10 Security has been beefed up along the IndoNepal border following violent protests and political turmoil in the neighbouring countrys capital Kathmandu A large number of SSB jawans have been deployed across the border with joint patrolling by district police and security forces on sensitive stretchesMovement across the border has been restricted and several check posts have been set on fire by protesters on the Nepal sideAs a result thousands of people are stranded on either side of the international boundaryAraria SP Anjani Kumar has directed all police stations and outposts in border areas to remain on high alert closely monitor developments across the border and report to district headquarters immediatelyNepal is witnessing widespread unrest driven by public anger against social media ban corruption and nepotismThe studentled Gen Z protests in Nepal which began in response to a government ban on social media expanded into a larger campaignThe situation escalated further after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned and protesters set fire to the Supreme Court the Parliament and other government buildings and official residencesThe Nepali Army has assumed responsibility for maintaining law and order as the security institution announced a nationwide curfew on Wednesday effective until Thursday morningWith the civilian authorities completely in a mess during Wednesdays Gen Z protests during which several government buildings and private properties were vandalised and torched the Nepal Army announced on Wednesday night that it was taking the initiative for law and order in the countryCiting the need to safeguard law and order the security officials said the prohibitory order imposed on Wednesday would remain in effect nationwide until 6 AM the next dayOnce seen as one of South Asias politically stable nations Nepal is now facing an unprecedented crisisThe instability in Kathmandu follows a worrying regional trend as India has already witnessed the ripple effects of uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in recent yearsNepal holds a unique significance for India not only as a close cultural and historical ally but also as a strategic trading partnerIn FY 202425 bilateral trade touched 85 billion with India exporting goods worth 733 billion to it while Nepal exported around 12 billion to India nearly 16 per cent of its GDPIndia mainly exports petroleum vehicles machinery medicines food items and textiles while Nepal sends agricultural produce handicrafts leather and some industrial goods across the borderSeveral crossborder infrastructure projects are underway including upgrades to roads railways and air links aimed at further boosting trade and connectivityDespite the crisis in Nepal India is working to preserve stability in the bilateral relationshipEfforts are being made to ease trade barriers strengthen investment flows and keep supply chains intactNew Delhi has also intensified diplomatic outreach signaling its commitment to supporting Nepal through this difficult phaseAnalysts believe that once stability returns to Nepal the economic partnership between the two nations will deepen further offering growth opportunities and contributing to broader regional stability in South Asia IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/security-tightened-on-indo-nepal-border-amid-political-unrest-637604.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-tourists-stranded-in-nepal-take-shelter-in-hotel-after-cancellation-of-flights-637667.html New Delhi Sep 10 A group of 31 people from Rajasthans Udaipur on a long pilgrimage trip from Ram Temple in Ayodhya to Pashupati Nath temple in Nepal have found themselves caught up in the bloody chaos and unrest that has gripped the Himalayan state for over two days The tourists were scheduled to return home but the sudden outbreak of mass violence ignited by Gen Z youth has left them stranded in Pokhara cityThe families are stranded and scared for their lives as they could watch the angry and aggressive mob engaging in arson at public places and setting properties ablazeAmong the group of 31 tourists is a local BJP leader Anil Singhal who informed that their flight slated for Wednesday was cancelledIn a selfrecorded video he stated that the situation was worrisome in Nepal as youth are unrelenting in their stir over corruption and the social media ban The situation has turned precarious here with various incidents of arson and vandalism out in the openHe however stated Tourists are safe here Nepalese people are not doing harm to usAccording to some reports approximately 700 tourists from Rajasthans Jaipur and Udaipur districts are stranded in NepalBhagwatilal Menaria another member of the group said that they were returning after offering prayers at Pashupati Nath temple on Tuesday morning when the violence broke out They reached Nepal via Varanasi Ayodhya and Prayagraj and were scheduled to return to Udaipur via Kolkata GangasagarThey have been advised to stay put there and wait for the situation to become normal by contacting the Indian Embassy Tourists from other cities like Jaipur and Bhilwara are also staying in the hotelEarlier in the day a video of an Indian woman circulated widely on social media in which she narrated the distressing tale of her and others caught up in unbridled violenceI request the Indian Embassy to help us Please help as many people as you can she said in the video while claiming that demonstrators were setting fire to everything and not sparing even the tourists IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-tourists-stranded-in-nepal-take-shelter-in-hotel-after-cancellation-of-flights-637667.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/security-heightened-at-indo-nepal-border-in-bengal-trucks-tourists-stranded-637442.html Kolkata Sep 9 Security has been stepped up at the IndoNepal border in West Bengal in the wake of the Gen Z movement in the Himalayan country that has claimed 19 lives and injured scores of people At least 100 Indian truck drivers and tourists are stranded on the Nepal border sources said The Darjeeling District Police has opened a 24hour control room for the stranded IndiansDarjeeling Superintendent of Police Praween Prakash has been monitoring the situation at the IndoNepal Panitanki border since morningThe senior police officer said We have started a doortodoor search at the border Although there is no news of unrest on this side However we are alert Contact is being maintained with the Nepal Police The Sashastra Seema Bal SSB is also alert If any Indian faces any problem in Nepal call the Darjeeling District Police helpline and we will help as much as possibleAlthough it has not been officially announced traffic movement through the Panitanki border near Siliguri in north Bengal has already been stoppedThe Central and state governments are taking several steps together to increase surveillance in the border areas and ensure no security lapses in view of the unrest in the neighbouring countryThe atmosphere is tense in the Panitanki area on the IndoNepal border Shops are also closed in Panitanki The West Bengal government is also monitoring the situationOn Tuesday protesters burnt tyres at the Nepal border crossing and two people have died there the sources saidAccording to sources security has been doubled on the IndoNepal border Additional troops have been deployedThe Ministry of Defence has issued a high alert Every vehicle is being searched at the border crossing while dog squads have been deployedThe police are collecting the names of the drivers and passengers of each vehicle and other information However hundreds of trucks are stuck on both sides of the border as vehicle movement has stoppedKP Sharma Oli has resigned as the Prime Minister of Nepal and reportedly fled the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/security-heightened-at-indo-nepal-border-in-bengal-trucks-tourists-stranded-637442.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/northern-alliance-in-splinters-india-deepens-pragmatic-engagement-with-taliban-637446.html New Delhi Sep 9 More than four years after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul following the withdrawal of US troops in 2021 Afghanistans political reality has shifted irreversibly Once the most formidable opposition to the Taliban the Northern Alliance which held sway in the 1990s and early 2000s from its stronghold in Panjshir Valley has now all but collapsed reduced to scattered voices abroad with little to no support at home or internationallyAhmad Massoud son of the legendary antiTaliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud has attempted to revive his fathers legacy by positioning himself as the de facto leader of a resistance frontHe has reportedly in the past few months organised conferences in Western capitals hoping to galvanise political and financial backingHowever unlike the 1990s when countries including India and several Western powers extended support the resistance today finds itself isolated and ignoredA senior Afghan political leader speaking to IANS on condition of anonymity admitted that the Northern Alliance has become defunctMany of its key figures have either left Afghanistan permanently and settled abroad or in some cases merged into the Taliban dispensation itself abandoning the Alliances ideology What exists now is a splintered group with no real significance the leader stressedThe disintegration is striking given the Alliances historic roleDuring the Talibans first stint in power 19962001 India was a staunch opponent of the regime and openly backed the Northern Alliance providing political logistical and moral supportThe USled invasion after 911 aided in part by Northern Alliance fighters once placed the group at the heart of Afghanistans transitionBut the geopolitical landscape has shifted With the Taliban entrenched in power and foreign militaries long gone most capitals including New Delhi are taking a pragmatic approachWhile India has stopped short of formally recognising the Taliban government it has steadily expanded channels of engagement from reopening its embassy in Kabul to initiating humanitarian aid including the latest aid consignment after the deadly earthquake and quiet diplomatic contactsIndia has quietly handed over Afghan consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad in the last few months and observers claim that the Afghan mission in New Delhi could also be given to Taliban diplomats in the coming monthsDelhi is engaging with the Taliban regime and is likely to strengthen this engagement further given the regional context and its national interest the senior Afghan leader notedFor Ahmad Massoud and the remnants of the Northern Alliance however the road ahead looks bleak IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/northern-alliance-in-splinters-india-deepens-pragmatic-engagement-with-taliban-637446.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/from-sri-lanka-bdesh-to-nepal-regime-changes-with-more-than-meets-the-eye-637474.html New Delhi Sep 9 The developments over the past 24 hours in neighbouring Nepal are nothing but unprecedented What was seen as a protest against the ban on social media led to the resignation of the Prime Minister and the President of the country The demonstrations largely led by Gen Z against corruption and nepotism turned violent and 22 lives were lost The Parliament was set on fire and this triggered the resignations of Prime Minister K P Oli and President Ram Chandra Poudel In a nutshell Nepal had its Bangladesh movement and it is now becoming amply clear that there is something larger at play Nepal watchers say that these protests are not just about a social media banThe region has seen regimes change overnight and this has led to the suspicion that something larger may be at play The Sri Lankan economic crisis led to a change in leadership The top leadership in the island nation had to flee the country as the protests got violentIn Pakistan one got to see the democratically elected government of Imran Khan being ousted However this was largely the doing of the Pakistan army Bangladesh too witnessed a similar development when a massive uprising by the students led to the ouster of a very strong leader Sheikh HasinaThere has been a pattern to these protests These protests began on social media and in no time turned into protests against corruption Like Hasina Oli and the Poudel are likely to leave the country They have been advised by the top security brass to leave the country as there is grave danger to their lives With the situation still extremely volatile in the wake of a former Prime Ministers wife being burnt to death by the protesters the army is likely to take over the country Former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanals wife Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar passed away after sustaining injuries when their home in Dallu was set on fire amid the ongoing unrest This appears to be a clear pattern to target the leadership and enforce regime changeWhile the real reasons behind the protests are not clear questions are being asked if there are some foreign elements at play Officials say it is too early to tell and one would have to analyse the situation further before making any commentHowever there is a lot of traction about an external hand behind the unrest Despite the government lifting the ban the protests refused to die This makes it clear that there was more than just a ban on social media that turned into such a huge issueThe theories of a foreign hand at play in these protests are floating on social media Standard playbook seen dozens of times around the world young brainwashed people burning down Parliament and residences of top politicians leaders likely fleeing the country etc Now watch an American puppet sworn in as the new leader just like in Bangladesh Pakistan S L Kanthan a geopolitical expert said on his X handleEven after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina she had accused the US of orchestrating her removal from power She said that she had not allowed the US to set up an airbase at St Martins IslandThe events are quite similar to what one witnessed both in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2022 and 2024 respectively Both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh like Nepal witnessed sudden protests led by the youth leading to the ransacking of the top leaders homes Looting ransacking and relaxing at the homes of the top leaders were witnessed both in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh While Sheikh Hasina fled to India Gotabaya Rajapaksa was forced to flee to the Maldives Oli is likely to fly out to DubaiIf one takes the Nepal scenario there have been tensions simmering since 2008 Power has rotated between Oli Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda a fivetime Prime Minister and Sher Bahadur Deuba However there was one thing common among all these leaders and that was that all of them had been accused of corruption This has led to a lot of frustration among the youth who have complained of a lack of jobs and economic stagnation The situation has been quite fragile and hence it would not have been hard to engineer something of this magnitude Just a few weeks before the app ban a nepo kid campaign had begun in which the lavish lifestyles of the children of Nepalese politicians were questioned Nepal has been very unstable and has seen 14 governments mostly in a coalition in the last 17 years This had led to many stating that making Nepal a secular republic had failed and the monarchy should be restored IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/from-sri-lanka-bdesh-to-nepal-regime-changes-with-more-than-meets-the-eye-637474.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/illegal-betting-scam-seizure-of-proceeds-of-crime-by-ktaka-cong-mla-veerendra-amp-others-crosses-rs-100-crore-637507.html Bengaluru Sep 9 The cumulative seizures in the illegal betting scam of the proceeds of crime involving the Congress MLA KC Veerendra and other accused has crossed Rs 100 crore according to the Enforcement Directorate ED on Tuesday The official statement released in this regard said The Bengaluru Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate has carried out searches on September 6 in Challekere under the provisions of PMLA 2002 in the case of Congress MLA KC Veerendra and others related to cheating people in connection with illegal online bettingDuring the searches 24 carat gold bullion weighing 2143 kg 11 units of gold coated silver bars weighing 10985 kg and gold jewellery around nearly 1 kg valued at around Rs 24 crore were seizedAfter considering this seizure cumulative seizure of proceeds of crime in this case crossed Rs 100 crore as on date The searches and tracing of proceeds of crime in this case have been undertaken during the ED custody of prime accused and Chitradurga MLA KC Veerendra the ED saidEarlier on September 4 the ED obtained a fourday extension of custody The extension was granted by the Special Court for Peoples Representatives on basis of documentary evidences linking him to generation and laundering of proceeds of crime allowing the agency to continue its investigation into the said case the ED addedFurther investigation has revealed that the accused is running several online betting sites in the name of King567 Raja567 Lion567 Play567 Playwin567 etcIt has also been revealed that several gateways have been used for routing payments collected through these websites according to the EDThe ED investigation revealed that MLA Veerendra his family members and aides have booked several international travel tickets worth crores of rupees financed through a network of mule accounts linked to proceeds from online betting websites the ED investigation has saidThe evidences suggest that the funds used for these highvalue transactions were diverted from illicit online activities and funnelled through multiple intermediary accounts to obscure their origin the ED addedThe ED has unearthed that several highend luxury vehicles allegedly used by MLA Veerendra and his family are registered under names of different individualsentitiesFew of these are MERCEDESBENZ GLS 400 D 4MATIC bearing no KA55P0003 registered in the name of one Ms ABH Infrastructures of Anil Gowda and a Range Rover bearing no KA45N0003 funded by one Gulshan Khattar of FonepaisaFurther investigation is under progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/illegal-betting-scam-seizure-of-proceeds-of-crime-by-ktaka-cong-mla-veerendra-amp-others-crosses-rs-100-crore-637507.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/six-decades-after-india-pak-war-in-1965-its-legacy-continues-to-guide-indias-defence-strategy-637438.html New Delhi Sep 9 Sixty years after the IndiaPakistan war of 1965 its legacy continues to guide Indias defence strategy and modernisation efforts To mark the anniversary the Chintan Research Foundation CRF on Tuesday Delhi in partnership with the Valley of Words VoW at Dehradun hosted a daylong conference titled Commemorating the 1965 War Reflecting Back and Planning AheadThe event brought together armed forces veterans serving officers diplomats and scholars to revisit the wars lessons and their enduring relevance for Indias securityThe 1965 war was more than a clash of arms It was a test of national will at a time when India faced shortages in equipment and technologyPakistan emboldened by Indias setback against China in 1962 launched Operation Gibraltar in Kashmir followed by Operation Grand Slam targeting AkhnoorIndias decision to expand the conflict across the Punjab border into Lahore Sialkot and Barmer proved decisive blunting Pakistans offensive and shifting the momentum in New Delhis favourThe ceasefire of September 23 and the Tashkent Agreement of January 1966 ended hostilities but left the political dispute unresolved laying the ground for future conflictsOpening the conference Shishir Priyadarshi President of CRF underlined how the wars victory continues to inspire Indias strategic thinkingSimilarly Sanjeev Chopra President of VoW noted that the bold move to take the fight beyond Kashmir marked a turning point and significantly contributed to Indias successLieutenant General PJS Pannu retd highlighted that the lessons of resilience unity and preparedness drawn from 1965 remain critical as India faces complex challenges across its bordersDelivering the valedictory address Lieutenant General Ata Hasnain retd Former GOC 15 Corps and Member NDMA said History does not end with remembrance Its purpose is to prepare us for the future Theaterisation joint command and realtime decisionmaking are no longer optional they are essential to winning tomorrows warsThe speakers present at the event agreed that while the war exposed shortcomings it also planted the seeds of selfreliance and institutional reform in defence planningThe discussions also reflected on how warfare has transformed since the 1960sBeyond land air and sea the battle space now includes cyber space and information domains while artificial intelligence unmanned systems and precision weapons are reshaping military strategy worldwideThe push for indigenous research and private sector involvement especially after the success of Operation Sindoor was cited as central to building a futureready forceThe consensus at the event was clear the 1965 war was a milestone not just of courage and sacrifice but of foresightIt reminded the nation that sovereignty is secured not by sentiment but by constant vigilance preparation and investment in defence IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/six-decades-after-india-pak-war-in-1965-its-legacy-continues-to-guide-indias-defence-strategy-637438.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-arrests-smuggler-seizes-gold-valued-at-rs-5cr-along-india-bdesh-border-637192.html Kolkata Sep 8 The Border Security Force BSF has arrested a smuggler and seized gold worth Rs 5 crore from him along the IndiaBangladesh border in Nadia district of West Bengal an official said Troops of the 194 Bn BSF of the South Bengal Frontier acted on intelligence inputs and apprehended the Indian smuggler under the jurisdiction of the Sunder Border Outpost On searching him 35 gold biscuits were found strapped around his waist The value of the gold is Rs 5 crore a senior BSF official saidThe smuggler was taken to the Sunder BOP for questioning He claimed to be a resident of the Haritalapara village in the Dhantala police station area of Nadia He confessed that he has been involved in the crossborder gold smuggling racket for longThe smuggler along with the gold have been handed over to the concerned department for further legal proceedingsMeanwhile the BSF is going through information the smuggler provided during interrogation to track the movements of other gang members The intention is to get to the kingpin behind the racket the official saidSmuggled gold causes immense harm to the economy of the nation Moreover there are indications that the proceeds are used for various illegal activities such as trafficking of narcotics and even terror funding That is why it is important to get to the kingpins behind such rackets another official saidOfficials have however commended the role of the troops in thwarting such attempts Such seizures and arrests are affecting the morale of the smugglers they saidThis is the third major gold seizure in recent days underscoring BSFs effective intelligence network and vigilance along the borderReiterating the strict surveillance mounted by troops to curb illegal activities along the IndiaBangladesh border the officials appealed to local residents to share information on smuggling activities to ensure a peaceful atmospherePeople can send information through the Seema Saathi helpline 14419 or by text or voice messages to the WhatsApp number 9903472227 Those providing credible information will be adequately rewarded and their identities kept secret the officials said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-arrests-smuggler-seizes-gold-valued-at-rs-5cr-along-india-bdesh-border-637192.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-probes-money-trail-behind-plot-to-destabilise-india-elections-immigration-and-maoist-protests-637208.html New Delhi Sep 8 The National Investigation Agency NIA is set to intensify its actions against terror funding The various investigations that are being carried out by the NIA clearly point to extensive funding that is taking place to boost terrorrelated operations The Intelligence agencies say that terror funding is the biggest menace that the nation is facing and hence the NIA has intensified its actionsWhile the agencies are already dealing with this issue where funding for Jihadi elements and Khalistanis is concerned the other big worry is that the agencies have found that a major operation is underway to destabilise the nationThere is money coming in from various quarters to fund some elements so that they can create chaos in the country Funds are being pumped into raising issues that could destabilise the nation and disrupt harmonyThese would include issues such as staging protests against the policies of the government or trying and disrupt developmental works the Intelligence agencies have learnt There is also money being pumped to gather people from across the country to protest against the action that is being taken against the Maoists Several elements are unhappy with the ongoing action Knowing fully well that the security forces are on track to wipe out the problem by 2026 some elements are planning violent protests in a bid to create a false narrativeWith the crisis in Bangladesh worsening the security agencies have warned of largescale illegal immigration taking place The Indian forces have been pushing back many who have entered illegally The issue is not a humanitarian crisis but a wellplanned one The idea of the ISI and the DGFI is to indulge in mass infiltrations so that these people can settle in villages in India The idea is to change the demographics so that communal tensions eruptFurther with the elections in Bihar coming up illegal immigration from Bangladesh is a major issue Ahead of the elections there would be attempts made to disrupt the process and also indulge in largescale illegal immigration into BiharWith the Indian government not taking chances on this issue and telling the security forces not to go soft on this issue there are plans to stage protests Some fake human rights groups that are funded by external sources are likely to raise these issues and project it as a humanitarian crisis forced by the Indian government There is considerable funding that comes in to support such causes which are aimed at disrupting peace and harmony in the countryThe NIA is also intensifying its actions against terror funding because Pakistan after losing face during Operation Sindoor is indulging in a false narrative campaign There is plenty of funding that is taking place to spread this false narrative and hence in this context the NIA investigations become extremely crucialOn Sunday the NIA conducted searches at 22 locations across five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir The raids were in connection with a terror conspiracy caseSearches were carried out at eight locations in Bihar one each in Maharashtra Tamil Nadu and Karnataka two in Uttar Pradesh and nine in Jammu and Kashmir The agencies suspect that the network is involved in attempts to create unrest and destabilise the nation by creating law and order issues This is part of the NIAs ongoing investigations aimed at breaking such networks and also putting the brakes on terror funding The NIA is also probing several cases relating to radicalisation terror recruitment and spotting sleeper cells Similar actions have led to many arrests in recent months The NIA is also keeping a close watch on online activity where terror recruiters and those specialising in radicalisation are active These actions come in the wake of the government of India emphasising a zerotolerance policy towards terrorism IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-probes-money-trail-behind-plot-to-destabilise-india-elections-immigration-and-maoist-protests-637208.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/sanchar-saathi-mobile-app-emerges-as-key-tool-in-curbing-cyber-crimes-637232.html New Delhi Sep 8 The Sanchar Saathi mobile app has crossed 50 lakh downloads since its launch in January this year and more than 2276 lakh stolen or lost devices have been traced from the Sanchar Saathi LIVE dashboard according to an official statement issued on Monday Over 3728 lakh stolen or lost mobile devices have been successfully blocked with the help of the Sanchar Saathi dashboard marking the emergence of the App as a powerful tool for securing Indias growing telecom ecosystemIn response to escalating cyber threats the Department of Telecommunications DoT introduced the Sanchar Saathi mobile app a citizencentric tool that brings robust security features and fraudreporting capabilities directly to users smartphones The app complements the existing Sanchar Saathi portal by providing convenient onthego protection against identity theft forged KYC device theft banking fraud and other cyber risksThis proactive initiative has already made a measurable impact more than 3 crore fraudulent mobile connections have been terminated 319 lakh devices blocked 1697 lakh WhatsApp accounts disabled and over 20000 bulk SMS senders were blacklisted significantly curbing telecomrelated fraud and enhancing user security across the country the statement saidBy integrating services like blocking lost devices reporting fraud verifying mobile connections and safeguarding user privacy it empowers citizens to protect their digital identity with easeIts wide language availability alignment with cyber laws and strong privacy safeguards make it both inclusive and trustworthy As adoption continues to rise Sanchar Saathi is not just reducing telecom fraud it is reinforcing digital confidence and shaping a safer citizencentric future for Indias mobile users the statement saidWith over a billion subscribers India has emerged as the worlds secondlargest telecom ecosystem Mobile phones now serve as critical gateways to banking entertainment elearning healthcare and government services making mobile security more important than everRising cyber threats have made safeguarding mobile users a pressing national concern According to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team CERTIn cybercrime incidents surged from 1592917 in 2023 to 2041360 in 2024 Digital Arrest Scams and related cybercrimes reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal alone totalled 123672 in 2024 with 17718 cases already reported by February 2025By empowering citizens with easytouse tools and realtime access to vital security features the Sanchar Saathi mobile app represents a timely and effective response to Indias growing cybercrime challengesThe application is available in Hindi and 21 other regional languages making it inclusive and accessible across the country Available on both Android and iOS platforms the app has already crossed 50 lakh downloads since its launchThe Sanchar Saathi mobile app brings all citizencentric services of the portal directly to users smartphones including security verification and fraudreporting featuresChakshu Enables users to report suspected fraud communications via calls SMS or WhatsApp especially KYCupdating scams This proactive reporting tool helps the DoT monitor and act swiftly on forged KYC and identitytheft cases and encourages citizens to report unsolicited commercial communication UCCIMEI Tracking and Blocking Allows tracking and blocking of lost or stolen phones anywhere in India It assists police authorities in tracing stolen or lost devices prevents counterfeit phones from entering the black market and blocks attempts at device cloningAnother important feature is the option to verify the number of mobile connections If any suspicious connectionspotentially created using forged KYC detailsare found users can report and block them immediatelyKnow Your Mobile Handsets Genuineness offers an easy way to verify whether a purchased mobile device is genuineReporting of International Calls with Indian numbers Allows citizens to report international calls disguised as domestic calls from numbers starting with 91 10 digits after the country code Such calls originate from illegal telecom setups abroadKnow your Internet Service Provider Lets users check details of wireline Internet Service Providers across India by entering a PIN code address or ISP nameThis initiative strengthens telecom security by empowering citizens to secure their digital identities and combat telecom fraud Sanchar Saathi also supports enforcement of TRAIs Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations by enabling users to report spam and fraudulent calls and messages at the click of a button IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/sanchar-saathi-mobile-app-emerges-as-key-tool-in-curbing-cyber-crimes-637232.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/south-korean-president-lee-urges-review-of-response-to-detention-of-s-koreans-in-us-637237.html Seoul Sep 8 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered his staff to review whether there were shortcomings in the response to the detention of South Korean workers at the construction site of a battery plant in the US the Presidential Office said on Monday Lee issued the directive after receiving a briefing on the case in which more than 300 South Koreans were taken into custody at a detention centre in Georgia following September 4 raid by US immigration authorities on the electric battery plant construction site operated by Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yujung told reporters as reported by Yonhap news agencyLee specifically instructed officials to examine whether there were shortcomings in the governments handling of the unprecedented mass raid at a single siteAsked about the Presidential Offices stance on the incident Kang said We are fully aware of the uncomfortable feelings anxiety and dissatisfaction that the public may haveShe stressed the government will firmly maintain the South KoreaUS alliance while also taking public concerns into accountThe arrests of South Korean workers have sparked public anger in Seoul as video footage released by the immigration authorities showed the Koreans being shackled with handcuffs and metal chains and loaded onto an inmate transport vehicleThe raid came at a time when South Korean companies have been aggressively expanding US investments especially amid the Trump administrations push to revive American manufacturing shipbuilding and other industriesOn Monday Foreign Minister Cho Hyun departed for Washington to finalise arrangements to bring back home the detained South Korean nationals on a chartered planeOn September 4 more than 300 South Korean nationals out of 457 people have been taken into custody during a US immigration raid on the site operated by South Korean companies Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution in GeorgiaImmigration and Customs Enforcement ICE said that those arrested were found to be working illegally in the US including those on shortterm or recreational visas that prohibit them from workingUS officials cast Thursdays raid as the largest singlesite enforcement operation in the history of Homeland Security InvestigationsUS President Donald Trump expressed his support on Friday for the ICE operation describing those detained as illegal aliens IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/south-korean-president-lee-urges-review-of-response-to-detention-of-s-koreans-in-us-637237.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/gunfight-starts-in-forest-area-of-jampks-kulgam-district-637050.html Srinagar Sep 8 A gunfight started on Monday between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs JampK Kulgam district Officials said that following information about the presence of terrorists joint teams of the security forces started a CASO Cordon and Search Operation in Gudar forest area As the joint forces came closer hiding terrorists opened fire after which an encounter started Till last reports came in firing was going on in the area officials saidJoint forces have started aggressive antiterrorist operations in JampK and these operations are targeted against the terrorists their over ground workers OGWs and sympathisersSecurity forces believe that in order to dismantle the ecosystem of terror in the UT the focus should not merely be on elimination of the gunwielding terrorist but also those helping to sustain terrorismAfter Operation Sindoor was suspended there have been attempts by the terrorists to infiltrate into JampK from the Pakistani side of the Line of Control LoCJampK has a 740Kmlong LoC which is guarded by the Army In addition to the LoC there is nearly a 240Kmlong International Border in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts that is also guarded by the BSFWith the help of Pakistan terrorist outfits have been using drones especially along the International Border to drop weapons drugs and cash on the Indian side for the terroristsThe BSF has been using special antidrone technology to ensure that the handlers of terrorism sitting in Pakistan are prevented from using drones to sustain terrorism in JampKDrug smugglers and drug peddlers are also under the radar of the security forces since it is believed that the funds generated by drug smuggling and hawala money rackets are ultimately used to sustain terrorismIn the majority of such cases the roots of drug smuggling and hawala money rackets have been traced to Pakistan and the handlers of terror operatives based there IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/gunfight-starts-in-forest-area-of-jampks-kulgam-district-637050.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/one-terrorist-killed-one-soldier-hurt-in-gunfight-in-forest-area-of-jampks-kulgam-district-637051.html Srinagar Sep 8 A gunfight started on Monday between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs JampK Kulgam district One terrorist killed has been killed and one Army soldier injured in the ongoing gunfight in Gudar forest area of Kulgam The injured soldier has been shifted to hospital Reinforcements rushed to the cordoned off area Officials said that following information about the presence of terrorists joint teams of the security forces started a CASO Cordon and Search Operation in Gudar forest areaAs the joint forces came closer hiding terrorists opened fire after which an encounter started Till last reports came in firing was going on in the area officials saidJoint forces have started aggressive antiterrorist operations in JampK and these operations are targeted against the terrorists their over ground workers OGWs and sympathisersSecurity forces believe that in order to dismantle the ecosystem of terror in the UT the focus should not merely be on elimination of the gunwielding terrorist but also those helping to sustain terrorismAfter Operation Sindoor was suspended there have been attempts by the terrorists to infiltrate into JampK from the Pakistani side of the Line of Control LoCJampK has a 740Kmlong LoC which is guarded by the Army In addition to the LoC there is nearly a 240Kmlong International Border in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts that is also guarded by the BSFWith the help of Pakistan terrorist outfits have been using drones especially along the International Border to drop weapons drugs and cash on the Indian side for the terroristsThe BSF has been using special antidrone technology to ensure that the handlers of terrorism sitting in Pakistan are prevented from using drones to sustain terrorism in JampKDrug smugglers and drug peddlers are also under the radar of the security forces since it is believed that the funds generated by drug smuggling and hawala money rackets are ultimately used to sustain terrorismIn the majority of such cases the roots of drug smuggling and hawala money rackets have been traced to Pakistan and the handlers of terror operatives based there IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/one-terrorist-killed-one-soldier-hurt-in-gunfight-in-forest-area-of-jampks-kulgam-district-637051.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terrorists-killed-in-ongoing-security-operation-in-jks-kulgam-637172.html Srinagar Sep 8 IANS Another terrorist was killed in the ongoing operation by joint security forces in JampampKs Kulgam district on Monday taking the number of terrorists killed to twonbspOfficials said that two terrorists were killed in the ongoing operation against terrorists in the Gudar forest area of KulgamnbspThe soldiers including a junior commissioned officer JCO were injured in this gunfight The injured soldiers were shifted to the hospital for treatmentnbspA gunfight had broken out as joint teams of the security forces started a CASO Cordon and Search Operation in the Gudar forest area following information about the presence of terroristsAs the joint forces came closer hiding terrorists opened fire after which an encounter started an official saidnbspJoint forces have started aggressive antiterrorist operations in JampampK and these operations are targeted against the terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersnbspSecurity forces believe that in order to dismantle the ecosystem of terror in the UT the focus should not merely be on the elimination of the gunwielding terrorist but also those helping to sustain terrorismAfter Operation Sindoor was suspended there have been attempts by the terrorists to infiltrate into JampampK from the Pakistani side of the Line of Control LoCnbspJampampK has a 740Kmlong LoC which is guarded by the army In addition to the LoC there is nearly a 240kmlong International Border in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts that is also guarded by the BSFnbspWith the help of Pakistan terrorist outfits have been using drones especially along the International Border to drop weapons drugs and cash on the Indian side for the terroristsThe BSF has been using special antidrone technology to ensure that the handlers of terrorism sitting in Pakistan are prevented from using these means to sustain terrorism in JampampKnbspDrug smugglers and drug peddlers are also under the radar of the security forces since it is believed that the funds generated by drug smuggling and hawala money rackets are ultimately used to sustain terrorismnbspIn the majority of such cases the roots of drug smuggling and hawala money rackets have been traced to Pakistan and the handlers of terror operatives based there https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terrorists-killed-in-ongoing-security-operation-in-jks-kulgam-637172.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/innocents-pay-price-as-desperate-pakistan-buckles-under-us-china-pressure-in-balochistan-637175.html New Delhi Sep 8 The situation in Balochistan is getting worse by the day with the Pakistan Army unleashing havoc on the people out there In the name of counterterrorism the army has been killing people in large numbers Further over 900 forced disappearances have also been reported in the province The Balochistan Liberation Army BLA which has been protesting against the minerals deal and also the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor Project CPEC is being targeted largely by the army The BLA has been stating that their region is tapped for minerals and other resources but the reforms never reach themWith the United States now labelling the BLA as a terrorist entity the army has gone all hog against the organisation However Intelligence sources say that it is not just those who are part of the BLA who are being targeted The army intends to carry out a massive genocide and in this bid many innocent civilians have been killedWith both the US and China showing interest in the region Pakistan has come under pressure to keep Balochistan free from violence Officials say that instead of addressing the concerns of the people the army has decided to use violence against them The army has been using choppers drones and personnel on the ground to target the Baloch peopleDuring his recent visit to China Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was told clearly that there would be no investment by the Chinese for the CPEC2 project The Chinese told the Pakistanis to raise the money but stressed that the project would go on One of the key reasons for this is that Pakistan has failed miserably on the security front China has incurred huge losses both in terms of people and infrastructure owing to violent attacks by the BLA and TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTPMoreover the Chinese also sought details about the minerals deal that Pakistan had entered into with the US China also made it clear that it too is interested in the minerals in BalochistanPakistans problem is that it is not able to guarantee either the US or Chinas security in Balochistan The BLA and the TTP are proving to be too powerful for the armyFurther the army could not go all out against the BLA as it would amount to killing its own people During the meeting that Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir held in the US he was able to impress upon President Donald Trump to have the BLA designated as a terror outfit Once the US did so the army went all out to kill people in Balochistan in the name of counterterrorismIn reality the Pakistan Army wants complete control over the region It also does not want the people of Balochistan to even exist out there The Indian agencies anticipate that the action against the civilians is going to get even more intense in the days to come Gross human rights violations like never before could be expected in BalochistanFor Pakistan it is a desperate situation It cannot get the people of the region on board as there is no trust Moreover with China seeking its pound of flesh both in terms of security and the money it has loaned Pakistan there is no choice for the army but to go on an offensiveFor Islamabad the minerals deal with the US is extremely crucial for its finances If that deal does not go through then it would face the Chinese wrath as Islamabad will not be able to pay for CPEC2 Amidst this mix the innocent people of Balochistan are losing their lives in hundreds IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/innocents-pay-price-as-desperate-pakistan-buckles-under-us-china-pressure-in-balochistan-637175.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terrorists-killed-in-ongoing-security-operation-in-jampks-kulgam--637176.html Srinagar Sep 8 Another terrorist was killed in the ongoing operation by joint security forces in JampKs Kulgam district on Monday taking the number of terrorists killed to two Officials said that two terrorists were killed in the ongoing operation against terrorists in the Gudar forest area of KulgamThe soldiers including a junior commissioned officer JCO were injured in this gunfight The injured soldiers were shifted to the hospital for treatmentA gunfight had broken out as joint teams of the security forces started a CASO Cordon and Search Operation in the Gudar forest area following information about the presence of terroristsAs the joint forces came closer hiding terrorists opened fire after which an encounter started an official saidJoint forces have started aggressive antiterrorist operations in JampK and these operations are targeted against the terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersSecurity forces believe that in order to dismantle the ecosystem of terror in the UT the focus should not merely be on the elimination of the gunwielding terrorist but also those helping to sustain terrorismAfter Operation Sindoor was suspended there have been attempts by the terrorists to infiltrate into JampK from the Pakistani side of the Line of Control LoCJampK has a 740Kmlong LoC which is guarded by the army In addition to the LoC there is nearly a 240kmlong International Border in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts that is also guarded by the BSFWith the help of Pakistan terrorist outfits have been using drones especially along the International Border to drop weapons drugs and cash on the Indian side for the terroristsThe BSF has been using special antidrone technology to ensure that the handlers of terrorism sitting in Pakistan are prevented from using these means to sustain terrorism in JampKDrug smugglers and drug peddlers are also under the radar of the security forces since it is believed that the funds generated by drug smuggling and hawala money rackets are ultimately used to sustain terrorismIn the majority of such cases the roots of drug smuggling and hawala money rackets have been traced to Pakistan and the handlers of terror operatives based there IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terrorists-killed-in-ongoing-security-operation-in-jampks-kulgam--637176.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/mumbai-hospital-receives-bomb-threat-email-probe-underway-636945.html Mumbai Sep 7 Mumbais Nair Hospital was put on high alert after its dean received a threatening email alleging a bomb threat sparking immediate concern at the wellknown healthcare facility The email received around 1100 pm Saturday on the deans official ID prompted swift action by the hospital administration which immediately alerted Mumbai PoliceSecurity personnel along with police teams carried out an extensive search of the hospital premises but did not find any suspicious objects or traces of explosivesFollowing the incident police launched a probe to trace the source of the email and identify the senderAuthorities are examining all possible leads while increasing patrolling and surveillance in and around the hospitalPolice have also urged citizens to remain alert and report any suspicious activityThis latest scare comes at a time of heightened security across MumbaiJust two days earlier Mumbai Airport was targeted with a similar threat emailOn Thursday another alarming message was received on WhatsApp claiming that 14 terrorists had entered Mumbai with 400 kg of RDX loaded in 34 vehiclesThe message which cited the name of an outfit called LashkareJihadi triggered an alarm just ahead of the largescale Anant Chaturthi festivitiesThe origin of the threat was traced to Noida where police arrested Ashwani Kumar from his residence According to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Noida Sumit Shukla Kumar was handed over to the Mumbai PoliceInvestigations revealed Kumar who identifies himself as an astrologer and Vastu expert had sent the threat using the name of his former friend Firoz who had filed a case against him in Patna in 2023 leading to a threemonth jail sentenceThe email was part of Kumars alleged attempt to falsely implicate Firoz and settle personal enmityThe Mumbai Police registered a case at Worli police station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Several mobile phones SIM cards and digital devices were seized from Kumars possessionMeanwhile police have appealed to citizens not to fall prey to rumours and confirmed that security has been further tightened IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/mumbai-hospital-receives-bomb-threat-email-probe-underway-636945.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bangladeshs-home-affairs-advisor-acknowledges-deterioration-in-law-and-order-636976.html Dhaka Sep 7 Bangladeshs Home Affairs Advisor Lt Gen Jahangir Alam Chowdhury retd on Sunday admitted that there was deterioration in the law and order situation of the country local media reported The situation was good but based on the incidents of the last few days I would say it has deteriorated slightly We will try our best to restore it to the previous state Lt Gen Chowdhury told media persons here after inaugurating a training programme for increasing the capability and skills of police for performing election duties at Rajarbagh Police Lines in Dhaka the United News of Bangladesh reported He said that an investigation is being conducted into the recent violence that took place in Rajbari and revealed that five people involved in the incident have been brought under the lawAsked about the recent violence in Rajbari he said We will be able to give details once the investigation report is available However we have already brought five people involved in the incident under the law After their interrogation we may be able to get a clearer pictureOn whether a fair probe is possible when the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of the district remain in their posts he responded Negligence will be determined through investigation If I remove everyone beforehand it means Ive not given importance to the investigation If anyone is proven guilty action will be taken If someone is innocent no action will be taken against them Without investigation how can I say who is responsibleAt least one person was killed and over 100 others were injured on September 5 after violent clashes erupted in Rajbaris Goalanda upazila over the grave of Nurul Haque Molla also known as Nural Pagla a selfproclaimed Imam Mahdi claimant The deceased has been identified as Md Rasel Molla 28 Bangladeshs The Business Standard reportedThe violence erupted around noon on Friday after angry people attacked Nural Paglas resting place in the Ansar Club area His followers resisted and both sides threw bricks and stones at each other resulting in scores of people getting injuredAfter Nural Paglas death on August 23 his family buried him outside his residence in around 12foot structure The grave was made in the style of the Kaaba Sharif and a signboard declaring Darbar Sharif of Hazrat Imam Mahdi AS was displayed sparking anger among local Muslims and causing tensions in the areaThe Imam Parishad of Goalanda Upazila called for a protest on August 26 The district administration held several meetings to calm the situation During the meetings people demanded a change in the graves structure from the Kaaba style removal of the signboard and lowering the graves height to a normal level The family and followers accepted the first two demands however they demanded time until September 4 to decide on reducing the graves height However the family failed to do it within the stipulated timeline The Business Standard reportedLater on September 5 locals after Friday prayers gathered at the Goalanda Ansar Club square and violence erupted as they clashed with Nural Paglas followers The mob vandalised and looted nearby homes and set fire to the shrine The mob dug the grave took the body in a procession to the DhakaKhulna highway at Padma intersection and set it on fire The army police magistrates and RAB intervened and brought the situation under control while fire service teams were deployed at the site to control the fire IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bangladeshs-home-affairs-advisor-acknowledges-deterioration-in-law-and-order-636976.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/explosive-devices-discovered-in-afghanistans-kapisa-province-636979.html Kabul Sep 7 A number of explosive devices including an antitank mine have been discovered in Afghanistans eastern Kapisa province the provincial police said on Sunday The munitions which included an antitank mine and six hand grenades were discovered in an abandoned house in a village outside the provincial capital MahmudeRaqi provincial police spokesman Abdul Fatah Faez said Xinhua News Agency reportedEfforts are underway to identify and arrest those responsible for keeping the weaponry illegally the official further saidOn August 26 a provincial police office in a news release said that the counterterrorism police had discovered arms and ammunition during a series of operations in the Kapisa provinceThe weaponry according to the news release includes seven AK47 assault rifles pistols projectiles and hundreds of bullets which have been discovered from individuals who kept them illegallyWithout providing further details the news release warned that no one has the right to possess or carry arms unlawfullyA few days back police discovered and seized arms and ammunition including three antiaircraft guns in the southern Uruzgan provinceOn August 22 provincial police spokesman Mullah Ezatullah Haqqani said police in Afghanistans southern Helmand province had seized a cache of arms and ammunition during a recent operationThe discovery which included 14 pistols and a dozen gun magazines was made in Musa Qala district where security forces also arrested two individuals suspected of involvement in the case according to the officialHelmand one of Afghanistans largest provinces has long been a hotspot of insecurity and armed activities Local authorities have intensified operations in recent months to crack down on the illegal possession of weapons and to bolster public safetyThe Afghan interim government has repeatedly pledged to collect unauthorised arms across the country as part of efforts to stabilise security and prevent criminal activities IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/explosive-devices-discovered-in-afghanistans-kapisa-province-636979.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rafah-crossing-not-passage-for-displacing-palestinians-egyptian-fm-636893.html Cairo Sep 6 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Saturday reaffirmed that the Rafah crossing the only channel linking Egypt with the Gaza Strip will not be a passage for displacing the Palestinians from their land In a joint press conference with Philippe Lazzarini CommissionerGeneral of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Abdelatty said that the Rafah crossing is only for the delivery of aid not displacementIts absurd to say that the Palestinian people want to leave their land but rather they are driven by a policy of starvation he addedLazzarini agreed that the starvation in Gaza is manmade adding that it is difficult to supply Gaza residents with aid from the Rafah crossing due to the Israeli impeding practicesThe UN official added that Egypt has been exerting efforts to stop the deterioration of conditions in the strip lamenting that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees lacks the necessary tools to meet humanitarian needs to Gaza Xinhua news agency reportedRegarding the ceasefire deal in Gaza Abdelatty said that stopping the war in Gaza is the only way to secure the release of hostagesThe Egyptian Minister also said he spoke with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday and discussed intensifying efforts to implement the latest ceasefire proposalHe blamed Israel for what he described as its intransigence over the delay in reaching a ceasefireThe statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in a recent interview that half of the population wants to leave Gaza while insisting that this is not a mass expulsionNetanyahus remarks have drawn regional condemnationJordanian government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani on Saturday said that Jordan will never accept the forced displacement of PalestiniansWriting on social media platform X Momani stressed that international law prohibits the forcible transfer of populations from occupied territories describing it as both a war crime and a crime against humanityHamas agreed in August to a proposal for a 60day ceasefire with Israel that included the return of half the hostages held in Gaza and Israels release of some Palestinian prisonersAn Egyptian official source said the proposal accepted by Hamas included a suspension of Israeli military operations for 60 days and outlined a framework for a comprehensive deal to end the nearly twoyearold conflictNetanyahu said days later that Israel would immediately resume negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the war but on terms acceptable to Israel IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rafah-crossing-not-passage-for-displacing-palestinians-egyptian-fm-636893.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/gaza-city-residents-refuse-to-leave-as-israel-announces-new-humanitarian-zone-expands-military-operations-636897.html GazaDoha Sep 7 Residents of Gaza City are saying no to leave despite Israels announcement of a new humanitarian zone in southern Gazas Khan Younis ahead of its planned operation to capture Gaza City They want us to move to a place that is already overcrowded Samer Abu Samra a 38yearold father of four told Xinhua news agency on SaturdayWe cannot afford transportation or tents People are exhausted and coming from hungerI lived displacement in the south before and it was the worst experience of my life said Nasser alAttar a teacher in Gaza CityThe south is not safe either so staying here is not heroism It is simply because there is no alternativeWe have nothing left to lose but our lives said Umm Mohammed JaberBut displacement also means losing dignity so we will remain hereOm Alaa Abu Ajwa putting up a tent near the Gaza beach told Xinhua news agency that life in the south has become impossibleWe decided to return despite the risks At least we die in our city rather than in tents without water or food she saidThey tried siege starvation and bombardment said 60yearold Abu Luay outside his halfdestroyed home in alShati refugee camp in northern GazaTheir goal is to evacuate the city but we believe staying is the only option left he addedAccording to estimates by local activists about 80 per cent of Gaza City residents have chosen not to leaveEarlier on Saturday the Israel Defense Forces IDF announced the designated humanitarian zone in a statement in light of the expansion of the ground operation in Gaza City and the takeover of Hamas strongholds as part of Operation Gideons Chariots IIIt said the humanitarian zone which contains key humanitarian infrastructure will ensure the continued delivery of food tents medicines and medical equipment Xinhua news agency reportedOver the past weeks the Israeli military has expanded its operations in Gaza City and other areas of the coastal enclave saying the goal is to eliminate HamasPalestinian sources said Israels targeting of residential towers has become more frequent in recent daysOn Friday Israel levelled the 13floor Mushtaha tower in western Gaza City claiming that Hamas used the highrise building to install intelligence gathering equipment and position observation posts to monitor the location of IDF troops in the areaThe claim has been rejected by the towers administration which said the tower had only been hosting displaced civilians since it was damaged last yearOn Saturday Israeli warplanes attacked the 15floor alSousi tower also in western Gaza City reducing it to rubble within minutes and leaving nearby houses shops and streets heavily damagedMahmoud Basal spokesperson of the Civil Defence in Gaza told Xinhua The bombardment aims to force residents to evacuate turning entire neighbourhoods into empty areasHaving called the recent Israeli bombardments part of a systematic policy of displacement Hamas on Saturday said in a press statement that it is committed to the 60day ceasefire proposal presented by Qatar and Egypt on August 18 and is open to any ideas or proposals aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire in GazaAny future agreement must include a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza the unconditional entry of humanitarian aid and a genuine prisoner exchange deal through serious negotiations mediated by international actors Hamas saidSince the 2023 Hamas attack on southern Israel which killed about 1200 people and led to about 250 hostages being taken Israels offensive in Gaza has killed more than 64000 Palestinians and wounded 161000 according to Gazabased health authoritiesOn Saturday Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim AlThani in a phone call with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urged stepping up regional and international efforts to end the brutal Gaza war ensuring the sustainable and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid and securing the release of prisoners and detainees IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/gaza-city-residents-refuse-to-leave-as-israel-announces-new-humanitarian-zone-expands-military-operations-636897.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/broken-cable-caused-fatal-lisbon-funicular-derailment-says-investigation-636898.html Lisbon Sep 7 Portugals transport accident authority has confirmed that a snapped steel cable caused the Gloria Funicular derailment in downtown Lisbon killing 16 and injuring 22 The Office for the Prevention and Investigation of Aircraft and Railway Accidents GPIAAF said on Saturday that the cable broke at a hidden fixation point inside Cabin No 1 Routine visual checks earlier that day could not have detected the flawAlthough the operator engaged both pneumatic and manual brakes the systems design meant they could not stop the cars once the balancing cable failed Xinhua news agency reportedInvestigators noted that the emergency mechanism cut power and triggered brakes but may not have worked on each car as intendedThe failed cable installed less than a year ago and still within its service life had been maintained by an external contractorThe Gloria Funicular is not directly supervised by the national transport regulator with independent inspections only every four yearsReconstruction showed Cabin No 2 recoiled at about 60 km per hour before derailingTheatre director Kayleigh Smith and her partner Will Nelson a lecturer at Manchesters Arden School of Theatre were named as two of the three Britons who died on Wednesday nightThe third British victim has yet to be namedAlso among the dead were five Portuguese nationals two Canadians two South Koreans one American one French one Swiss and one UkrainianA further 21 people were injured including five seriouslyPortugals Prime Minister Luis Montenegro described the incident as one of the biggest tragedies of our recent pastA US State Department spokesperson told CNN that the American embassy in Lisbon is working closely with local authorities to assist US citizens in the affected areaA preliminary report is due within 45 days with final conclusions expected in about a yearThe 140yearold funicular is designed to travel up and down Lisbons steep slopes and is an important form of transport for the citys residents and a popular tourist attraction IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/broken-cable-caused-fatal-lisbon-funicular-derailment-says-investigation-636898.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/senior-govt-forces-commander-killed-in-houthi-strike-in-yemens-marib-source-636900.html Sanaa Sep 7 A senior Yemeni government forces commander and several escorts were killed in a Houthi drone strike in Yemens northern Marib province a military source told the media Khaled bin Dowaid Muthanna chief of staff of the southern front in Marib together with a few escorts of his was killed when a drone targeted a military site in the AlFalihah area southern Marib the source in the government forces said on SaturdaySome other escorts were injured in the surprise attack that occurred despite no ongoing clashes between government forces and the Houthis in the area the source addedThe confrontation erupted early Friday near the Harib district a strategic front that has witnessed repeated escalations in recent months Xinhua news agency reportedGovernment forces engaged in direct combat with Houthi units attempting to advance toward key military positions resulting in multiple casualties on both sidesThe slain officer whose identity has not yet been officially released was reportedly leading a reconnaissance patrol when his unit came under heavy fireHis aide was killed instantly while other soldiers sustained injuries and were evacuated for treatmentMilitary officials described the incident as part of a broader Houthi campaign to destabilise southern Marib and regain territorial footholds lost during previous government offensivesThese attacks reflect the militias continued defiance of peace efforts and its reliance on Iraniansupplied weaponry one source saidSeparately four Houthis members were killed and several others injured on Saturday in clashes with government forces in the northern province of Taiz Yemeni governmentrun September 26 news website reportedThe website said the government forces repelled an infiltration attempt by the Houthis in Karom and Sawda hills in the AlKarifat front east of Taiz cityThe Houthis have not commented on either incidentYemen has remained in a fragile state of calm since the collapse of a UNbrokered truce at the end of 2022 with both sides failing to agree on its renewal or expansionThe conflict which began in late 2014 has killed hundreds of thousands and pushed millions to the brink of famine according to UN estimatesThe Yemeni government has condemned the assault and vowed to respond decisivelyReinforcements have been deployed to the area and aerial surveillance has intensified to prevent further infiltrationMarib remains a critical battleground in Yemens protracted conflict home to vital oil infrastructure and a large population of internally displaced civilians IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/senior-govt-forces-commander-killed-in-houthi-strike-in-yemens-marib-source-636900.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/zelensky-says-60-pc-of-ukrainian-forces-weapons-domestically-produced-636901.html Kyiv Sep 7 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that nearly 60 per cent of the weapons used on the front line during the war with Russia are produced in Ukraine During this war Ukraine has already reached the level where nearly 60 per cent of the weapons we have weapons in the hands of our warriors are Ukrainianmade and they are strong weapons many of them cuttingedge Zelensky said late Saturday eveningUkrainian defence company Fire Point announced on September 4 that it has developed two new ballistic missiles along with air defence systems The Kyiv Independent saidThe announcement comes just weeks after the companys Flamingo cruise missile entered serial productionUkraine has significantly expanded its domestic defence industry in response to Russias fullscale invasionIn recent weeks Kyiv has previewed various domestic productions initiates including the launch of the countrys first line of joint drone production in DenmarkIn its 2025 budget Ukraine allocated Hr 55 billion 13 billion to defence manufacturing in an effort to reduce dependence on foreign deliveriesOf course there are goals we must still achieve in particular the production in Ukraine and together with Ukraine of air defence systems of different types Its a challenge And we must get there as well Zelensky addedZelensky has long called on Western allies to provide air defence weaponry including USmade Patriot missile systems to UkraineUS President Donald Trump announced an agreement between Ukraine and NATO on July 14 allowing European countries to purchase American arms including Patriots for UkraineThe support comes through NATOs Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List PURL mechanism which coordinates funding for Kyivs most urgent battlefield needsZelensky said that the country is further working to secure new contributions from partners to the PURL program which will serve as a focus for next weekUkraines has seen rapid success in the countrys domestic weapons production in 2025Zelensky previously said on April 16 that more than 40 per cent of the weapons used at the front line are made in Ukraine IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/zelensky-says-60-pc-of-ukrainian-forces-weapons-domestically-produced-636901.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/lebanese-cabinet-endorses-army-strategy-to-curb-hezbollah-arms-supporters-vow-resistance-636748.html Beirut Sep 6 Lebanons government has endorsed an army plan to disarm Hezbollah and place all weapons under state control media reported Information Minister Paul Morcos said on Friday after a Cabinet meeting that Ministers reviewed the armys proposal and approved it but decided to keep details and related discussions confidential Xinhua news agency reportedThe Cabinet had earlier tasked the army with drafting a disarmament strategy focused on Hezbollah a move rejected by the group and its ally the Amal MovementDuring Fridays session five Hezbollah and Amal ministers walked out in protestMorcos said the army would begin implementing the plan within its available logistical financial and human resources and would submit monthly progress reports to the CabinetHe added that Lebanon remained committed to the current ceasefire with Israel accusing Israel of repeated violationsIsrael like Lebanon has clear obligations under the agreement Morcos saidHowever its continued violations constitute evidence of its reneging on these obligations and seriously threaten regional security and stabilityUnder the USbrokered ceasefire Hezbollah and Israel were both required to withdraw from south Lebanon though Israel has kept forces in several areas it deems strategicIsrael continues to conduct strikes across Lebanon in response to what it says are ceasefire violationsHezbollah supporters called for mass demonstrations following the Cabinets decision vowing to resist any effort to hand over the groups weaponsWe will not accept the disarmament of the weapons that defended the homeland they said in a statementThe army deployed extra units in several areas amid concerns of unrestHezbollahs military autonomy remains a deeply divisive issue in Lebanese politicsSenior Hezbollah figures including the current leader Naim Qassem have repeatedly dismissed disarmament calls as unrealistic and detrimental to Lebanons security saying such efforts only serve Israeli interestsIsrael has said its strikes aim to prevent Hezbollah from rearming and to protect residents of its northern border area and will withdraw from sites in Lebanon that its troops still occupy if Hezbollah lays down its weapons But Hezbollah has rejected any move to dismantle its arsenalCalls for Hezbollahs disarmament have taken centre stage in Lebanon since the terror group sustained heavy losses in a yearlong conflict with Israel The results of that war which ended last November upended a power balance that had long been dominated by the Shia Muslim groupSince then Hezbollah has been under increasing domestic and international pressure to give up its remaining arsenal including from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun who under pressure from the US has pushed for the terror group to disarmAfter the Lebanese governments decision in August to pursue a disarmament plan Hezbollah accused the government of caving to American and Israeli pressure and said it would treat this decision as if it does not existSince the ceasefire the Lebanese army has regularly collected caches of weapons and ammunition from the area south of the Litani River from which Hezbollah has largely withdrawn but the groups heavier missiles and drones have remained hiddenThe conflict between Israel and Hezbollah erupted when the Iranianbacked terror group began launching rockets at northern Israel in support of Hamas after it led the October 7 massacre in southern Israel that killed nearly 1200 people and saw 251 taken hostage to GazaIt eventually escalated into open war between Israel and Hezbollah by September 2024 which ended with a ceasefire at the end of November that year IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/lebanese-cabinet-endorses-army-strategy-to-curb-hezbollah-arms-supporters-vow-resistance-636748.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/egypt-condemns-netanyahu-remarks-on-possible-palestinian-displacement-via-rafah-crossing-636749.html Cairo Sep 6 Egypt has condemned remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting Palestinians could be displaced from their land including through the Rafah crossing on the Gaza border The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Friday accused Netanyahu of seeking to prolong the conflict to avoid accountability for Israels actions in Gaza and reiterated Cairos rejection of any plan to expel Palestinians Xinhua news agency reportedThe targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure is forcing Palestinians to leave the Ministry said calling such practices a violation of international humanitarian law that could amount to ethnic cleansingIt urged the international community to hold those responsible to accountEgypt said that it would not be complicit in liquidating the Palestinian cause or becoming a gateway for displacement describing that as a red lineIt called for a ceasefire in Gaza a full Israeli withdrawal and international backing for the Palestinian Authority to return to the territory including control of border crossingsThe Ministry said the Rafah crossing should be reoperated under the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access and pressed the UN Security Council to protect Palestinians and support their right to remain in Gaza the West Bank and East JerusalemIt also stressed that only the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital could resolve the conflictNetanyahu told the Telegram channel Abu Ali Express on Thursday that Egypt was imprisoning Gaza residents who wanted to leave saying Israel would permit them to cross at Rafah but Egypt was blocking themJordans Foreign Ministry called Netanyahus remarks a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian lawThese remarks also represent a flagrant encroachment on the Palestinian peoples inalienable right to remain on their land and establish their independent sovereign state on the lines of June 4 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capitalJordan stressed its absolute rejection and condemnation of the continued extremist Israeli measures and statements aimed at imposing new realities on the Palestinians by forceThe Qatari Foreign Ministry also decried the Israeli premiers statements as an extension of the occupations policy of violating the rights of the brotherly Palestinian people showing contempt for international laws and agreements and pursuing malicious efforts to block the path to peace particularly the twostate solutionThe policy of collective punishment practiced by the occupation against Palestinians including the ongoing brutal genocide in the Gaza Strip its crimes in the West Bank its violations of religious sanctities its plans to expand settlements and Judaize Jerusalem and its restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid to civilians will not succeed in forcing the Palestinian people to abandon their land or confiscating their legitimate rightsSince the 2023 Hamas attack on southern Israel which killed more than 1200 people and led to about 250 hostages being taken Israels offensive in Gaza has killed more than 64000 Palestinians and wounded 161000 according to Gaza health authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/egypt-condemns-netanyahu-remarks-on-possible-palestinian-displacement-via-rafah-crossing-636749.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/israeli-army-kills-palestinian-man-at-west-bank-checkpoint-636750.html Jerusalem Sep 6 Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man at a military checkpoint in the northern West Bank the army and Palestinian officials said The Israeli military said on Friday that the man described as a terrorist approached troops near the village of Burin southwest of Nablus and threw a suspicious object Xinhua news agency reportedIt said he ignored soldiers instructions prompting them to use live fire during a standard arrest procedureNo Israeli soldiers were hurtPalestines official WAFA news agency identified the man as Ahmed Abdel Fattah Shahadeh 57 from the town of Urif in the Nablus GovernorateIt said troops opened fire near the AlMurabbaa checkpointAhmed Ameed director of the Red Crescent Ambulance and Emergency Centre in Nablus said that ambulance crews were dispatched after reports of gunfire but were prevented by soldiers from reaching the wounded manIn a separate statement the Israeli army said that over the past week it had arrested 70 Palestinians seized rifles and pistols and destroyed explosive devices in several West Bank villagesMore than 720000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank and East Jerusalem home to about 33 million PalestiniansIsrael captured the territories in the 1967 Middle East war and has since built settlements thereThe settlements and the occupation are considered illegal under international lawPalestinians are frequently subjected to beatings abuse and searches while passing through Israeli military checkpoints in the occupied West BankAccording to the Palestinian Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission CWRC there are 898 permanent and temporary Israeli barriers and checkpoints that divide Palestinian lands and impose restrictions on the movement of people and goods These include more than 156 iron gates installed after October 2023The same commission documented around 1613 violations by the Israeli army and illegal settlers against Palestinians and their property in the West Bank during August including 431 attacks carried out by settlersSince the start of Israels war on Gaza on October 7 2023 settlement expansion home demolitions and forced displacement have intensified in the West BankPalestinian officials warn such measures undermine the feasibility of a twostate solution IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/israeli-army-kills-palestinian-man-at-west-bank-checkpoint-636750.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 08:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-arrests-accused-in-amritsar-temple-grenade-attack-case-from-bihars-gaya-district-636753.html Patna Sep 6 The National Investigation Agency NIA arrested a key wanted terror accused in connection with the March 2025 Amritsar temple grenade attack late on Friday night The accused identified as Sharanjit Kumar alias Sunny a resident of Bhaini Bangar Qadian in Batala of Gurdaspur district Punjab was nabbed late on Friday night from Gaya in BiharOn March 15 2025 two bikeborne assailants Gursidak Singh and Vishal Gill carried out the grenade attack under the directions of foreignbased handlers operating from Europe the US and CanadaAccording to NIA investigations the handlers provided funds terror hardware logistical support and target details to operatives in IndiaSharanjit played a crucial role by receiving a consignment of four grenades in Batala on March 1 2025He handed over one of these grenades to Gursidak and Vishal just two days before the attackAfter the attack Sharanjit absconded from Batala during NIA raids and managed to evade authorities for monthsBased on human and technical Intelligence he was finally traced to Gopalpur village on the DelhiKolkata National Highway 2 in the Sherghati block of Gaya districtThe NIA team with assistance from Sherghati police conducted a latenight raid surrounded him and made the arrestSharanjit was very clever often disguising himself as a truck driver and using fake identities He had set up a hideout in a roadside lodge on GT Road and was running operations from there said Ajit Kumar Station Incharge Sherghati Police StationThe NIA registered cases under the Explosives Act and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPASharanjit was immediately taken to Chandigarh for interrogationFurther investigations are underway to unravel the full extent of the transnational terror network involved in the Amritsar attackNIA and Bihar police have jointly arrested many accused of the Popular Front of India PFI from various districts of the state in the past IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-arrests-accused-in-amritsar-temple-grenade-attack-case-from-bihars-gaya-district-636753.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/arunachal-bro-launches-outreach-programme-to-engage-civil-society-scholars-636830.html Itanagar Sep 6 The Border Roads Organisation BRO under the Ministry of Defence launched an outreach exchange programme to engage with civil society and members through Project Brahmank at Pasighat in Arunachal Pradeshs Lower Siang District on Saturday Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the weeklong Outreach Exchange Programme aimed to foster structured engagement between BRO personnel and the local civil administration academia and youthThe programme sought to raise awareness about the mission and contributions of BRO over the decades while also encouraging young capable and motivated individuals to consider a meaningful career with the organisationAt the same time BRO personnel benefited by gaining valuable insights from academic institutions through interactive exchanges the spokesman saidUnder the unique exchange model BRO teams comprising officers JCOs engineers supervisors clerical staff and pioneers visited prominent institutions including Arunachal Pradesh University Apex University and Rashtra Raksha UniversityIn turn faculty members administrative officials PhD scholars and postgraduate students from these institutes visited Project Brahmank headquarters where they were given presentations briefings movie screenings and demonstrations of engineering equipment to better understand BROs functioningThe outreach programme Lt Col Rawat said witnessed enthusiastic participation with around 120 BRO personnel engaging in visits to universities and 7580 faculty members and students taking part in interactive sessions at Project BrahmankThe events at the academic institutes were attended by ViceChancellors and Principals while at Project Brahmank the visiting teams were hosted by Col Ashish Raisinghani Officiating Chief Engineer Project Brahmank The initiative received strong support from Sonalika Jiwani Deputy Commissioner who encouraged universities and institutes in the region to actively participateCoordinated efforts between Project Brahmank and local educational leaders ensured maximum benefit from the programme for both sidesSpeaking on the occasion Col Raisinghani highlighted the pivotal role of Project Brahmank in connecting remote and strategic areas of Arunachal Pradesh thereby contributing significantly to the socioeconomic development of the regionHe added that in addition to its core infrastructure responsibilities BRO remains committed to welfareoriented activities such as medical camps cleanliness drives skill development and motivational programmesHe further stated We believe that such collaborative efforts will not only strengthen the connection between BRO and local communities but will also open new avenues of opportunity for the youth of the Siang districtsWe look forward to continued support and a fruitful partnership with the civil administration in this meaningful endeavour Col Raisinghani added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/arunachal-bro-launches-outreach-programme-to-engage-civil-society-scholars-636830.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/fake-videos-hide-broken-masood-azhar-after-operation-sindoor-comeback-in-the-works-636870.html New Delhi Sep 6 There is a bunch of fake news and old videos in circulation relating to JaisheMuhammad chief Masood Azhar Intelligence agencies report that following Operation Sindoor Azhar has been taken to a safe place While his lack of public appearances is intentional owing to his own security it appears that he is a broken man today Among all the terror groups that were hit during Indias Operation Sindoor the JaisheMuhammad was the worst hitOne of the biggest structures that symbolised the power of the JaisheMuhammad which was the Bahawalpur headquarters was hit so badly that the structure no longer exists today This hit has hurt the pride of the outfit and it only signalled that nothing in Pakistan is out of reach for the Indian armed forcesHowever the bigger reason for Azhar being so disheartened is personal loss During the hit that was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam attack Azhar lost ten of his family members Hence Intelligence agencies analyse that he was more hurt due to his personal loss rather than that of his cadresFollowing the operation Azhar said that 10 of his family members and four of his aides had been killed These persons were present in the Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur which is also the headquarters of the JaisheMuhammadA statement attributed to him said that five innocent children his elder sister and her husband were killed in the strike While he claimed that he has neither regret nor despair that statement is far from trueThis lack of communication from Azhar has the cadres and others who are part of the outfit worried Owing to these developments the recruitments have dropped heavily The JaisheMuhammad does not have anyone who can replace Azhar at the momentThe entire leadership of the outfit is trying to tell the cadre that Azhar is in a safe place and he will appear soon In order to convince the cadres the leadership is circulating old videos and speeches of Azhar and trying to pass them off as new ones While the cadre repeatedly ask why he is not to be seen in public they cite security reasonsThe ISI had at first tried to move him into Afghanistan but found that proposition to be too risky Moreover the ISI and Taliban are currently not on the best of terms as the former accused the latter of backing the TehreekeTaliban The ISI then decided to move him closer to an area protected by the armyIntelligence officials say that he is in Rawalpindi under the watchful eyes of the Pakistan Army When it was claimed that he had suffered a heart attack he was shifted to a hospital in the same place When he had to undergo a procedure for renal failure he was again taken to RawalpindiSecurity officials who watch the JaisheMohammad closely say that Azhar will make a comeback Only this time it would take longer as there is a personal loss attached The Pakistan Army and ISI will continue to protect him as he is still their most valuable asset Without Azhar the JaisheMuhammad is as good as dead He is their most powerful proxy after LashkareTaiba chief Hafiz Saeed and the ISI would not want to lose him at any costCurrently he is under the protective custody of the army and the ISI Indian agencies are following him closely as there is no doubt in their minds that sooner or later he will be back in business IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/fake-videos-hide-broken-masood-azhar-after-operation-sindoor-comeback-in-the-works-636870.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/from-ideologues-to-hired-guns-maoists-without-ideology-struggle-to-survive-636889.html New Delhi Sep 6 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said on several occasions that India would witness an end to the Maoists menace by March 2026 While the security forces are on course to achieve that deadline the Maoists are doing their level best to recruit people into their fold However the pattern this time around where the recruitment is concerned is vastly different These are now forced recruitments which are either made through threats or with the lure of some moneyThe people may be coming in for the Maoists but there is a huge difference when compared to the recruitments of the past The recruits have no ideology and are just remotecontrolled foot soldiers who act on the instructions of their commandersNaxalites in the past had succeeded owing to a variety of reasons They had a very strong ideology and their belief was firm This automatically ensured that they fought their socalled battle with all their heart The recruits have no ideology and have no idea what exactly they are fighting for and this has made the battle against the Maoists relatively easier for the security forcesMoreover the new recruits do not fight with their hearts and hence they are susceptible to surrendering easily This too has worked in favour of the security agenciesHowever these are not the only aspects which has helped the security forces achieve the kind of success they have The government at the Centre had a strong will to end the menace The governments also focused heavily on development and communication in the remotest of areasWith development and enhanced security came a change of heart and the villagers stopped being scared and in the bargain the Maoists had to face an information drain The CentreState coordination was also a major factorWhile at first the Maoists were ideologically charged over the years the lure of money took over for a few This was thanks to their sympathisers in the urban areas who raised money in huge amounts for the Maoists while also funding their lavish lifestylesThis meant that the Maoists still had a cause to fight for For many years it was a combination of money and ideology which kept the battle for them alive Then came the fund squeeze and investigations by the National Investigation Agency NIA and Enforcement Directorate ED tracked down the funding sources Gradually that too came to a haltToday the very few Maoists who believe in their socalled ideology do not even have funds The arms have reduced and more importantly they are not able to recruit the right persons for the jobSecurity officials say that the newer recruits do not have an iota of connection with the ideology Even if they have been offered money the amounts are very less and this is hardly inspiring especially when they have to put their lives on the battlefieldThe action by the security forces was so swift and precise in recent years that the senior Maoists with strong ideologies were unable to nurture a next generation Today if one looks at the scenario the existing Maoists are the ones who remain There is no second generation let alone a second rungIn recent times top Maoist leaders have either died or been arrested In 2023 a top Maoist leader Katakam Sudarshan died due to illness Kishen Da originally known as Prashanth Bose was arrested in 2021 Kobad Gandhi was who was expelled was arrested in 2019 The other top Maoist leaders with strong ideologies that the Maoists lost are Cherukuri Rajkumar Mallojula Koteshwar Rao alias Kishenji Sushil Rao Narayan Sanyal Ramanna Yapa Narayan Bansindhar Singh Akkiraju Rajgopal Lakhmu Mallaraji Reddy and Deepak Milind Teltumbde in Gadchiroli and Ramachandra ReddySheela Marandi Santa Deepak Rao Mithilesh Mehta Arun Bhattacharjee Balraj and Vijay Krishnamurthy were arrested This means that the politburo of the Maoists has shrunk to almost nothing IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/from-ideologues-to-hired-guns-maoists-without-ideology-struggle-to-survive-636889.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 23:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/manipur-apex-meitei-body-opposes-suspension-of-operations-pact-with-kuki-militants-636730.html Imphal Sep 5 A day after the Centre signed a tripartite agreement with Kuki militants extending the Suspension of Operations SoO for another year the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity COCOMI an apex Meitei body strongly opposed the deal on Friday The COCOMI said that the extension of the SoO agreement despite the series of terrorist and criminal acts committed by ChinKuki armed narcoterrorist groups is a decision that runs completely against the interests of the indigenous people of ManipurCOCOMI reaffirms its stand to firmly oppose this antipeople move of the government of India The popularly elected government of Manipur had through a Cabinet decision on March 10 2023 unanimously resolved to abrogate the SoO agreement the Meitei body said in a statementLaikhuram Jayenta Convenor Information and Public Relations SubCommittee in a statement said that under the current Presidents Rule the administration is being run by an authority appointed from Delhi which lacks the legitimacy to represent the people of Manipur in letter and spiritThe statement said that the decision to extend the SoO under such circumstances is illegitimate and reflects an undemocratic and hegemonic imposition upon the indigenous people and its elected representatives of ManipurBy extending overwhelming legitimacy and recognition to armed ChinKuki narcoterrorist groups under the deceptive pact of the SoO the government of India has raised serious doubts about its role and responsibility in dealing with narcoterrorism in the region Since the introduction of the SoO in 2005 and 2008 such agreements have only shielded narcoterrorist armed groups while undermining the democratic will of the people it saidThe COCOMI said that the international community too would question Indias credibility in combating narcoterrorism when it is seen as providing safe passage and impunity to such groupsThe Meitei body alleged that the Government of India has willfully disregarded the unanimous resolution of the Manipur Assembly taken on February 29 2024 urging the government of India to revoke abrogate the SoOThe COCOMI said that instead the Presidents Rule administration in Manipur has been made a party to the tripartite talks without any mandate from the peopleThis act represents a complete compromise of the basic principles of democracy The Constitution of India guarantees free movement to every citizen across the country as a fundamental right the group saidThe COCOMI said that by turning this into a bargaining chip with armed narcoterrorist groups the government of India has undermined its own constitutional obligationsSuch actions portray the Government as holding the Meetei population hostage at gunpoint under narcoterrorist influence This is utterly unacceptable to the people of Manipur Looking into all these aspects COCOMI strongly rejects the government of Indias extension of the SoO Agreement the statement saidThis decision would always be viewed as an act of legitimizing narcoterrorist operations granting them impunity under a deceptive pact while undermining the rights security and future of the indigenous people of Manipur and the Northeast region at large the Meitei body saidA senior official on Thursday had said that the tripartite Suspension of Operations SoO agreement with the Kuki militants has also been extended for one more year after a tripartite meeting between the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA the Manipur government and leaders of the Kuki National Organisation KNO and the United Peoples Front UPFThe UPF and the KNO which are a conglomerate of 24 underground outfits signed a SoO with the government on August 22 2008 and 2266 cadres of the militant outfits have been staying in different designated camps in Manipurs hill regionsAfter the meeting between the officials of MHA Manipur government and the leaders of the KukiZo Council KZC the Centre in a statement on Thursday said that the KZC has decided to open the ImphalDimapur National Highway NH2 for the free movement of commuters and essential goodsThe NH2 is one of the lifelines of Manipur even as Manipur connects with the rest of the country through another National Highway ImphalJiribam National Highway NH37Meanwhile the KZC in a statement on Thursday said that the MHA has expressed serious concern over commuter safety on NH2 ImphalDimapur through Kangpokpi district and it hereby clarifies that no untoward incident has occurred either to commuters or to transportation of essential goods on NH2 in the recent past IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/manipur-apex-meitei-body-opposes-suspension-of-operations-pact-with-kuki-militants-636730.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/synergy-between-three-services-govt-behind-success-of-operation-sindoor-lt-gen-dhillon--636731.html New Delhi Sep 5 Lt Gen KJS Dhillon retd on Friday hailed the synergy between the three services the External Affairs Ministry and the Home Ministry apart from other government departments for the success of Operation Sindoor He also appreciated the decisionmakers focus on the minutest of details related to the selection of targets for the operation the buildup of intelligence the collaboration of intelligence and the synergy of operations between not only the three services between the External Affairs Ministry the Home Ministry and all the departments of the governmentEarlier Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi released Lt Gen Dhillons retd book Operation Sindoor The Untold Story of Indias Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan The book chronicles Indias decisive multidomain operation across the Line of Control LoC earlier this yearSpeaking at the launch Gen Dwivedi stressed that the operation was not limited to its widely recognised 88hour spanYou may be thinking the war finished on 10th May No It continued for a long time because so many decisions had to be made When to start when to stop how much to apply in terms of time space and resources all these things were under constant discussion he saidTalking about his book Lt Gen Dhillon retd said This book covers everything after independence the buildup to Pulwama and Pahalgam and then whats the difference between Pulwama and Pahalgam and why Pahalgam had to happen and then from Pahalgam onwards right up to 6th 7th May the launch of Operation SindoorI think we are singularly honoured and I am very lucky to have the chief amongst us today Then the book builds up to the planning the selection of targets the ifs buts whys and hows of the targets and then comes the target to weapon matching he saidHe said the book also captures aspects about the most suitable weapons for the selected targets and then the surprise the speedy execution and afterwards the impact the terms of reference and afterwards Pakistans response and then our kinetic response even later on the 10th of May early morning IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/synergy-between-three-services-govt-behind-success-of-operation-sindoor-lt-gen-dhillon--636731.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-seizes-fake-currency-valued-at-rs-199-lakh-along-india-bangladesh-border-in-west-bengals-malda-636551.html Kolkata Sep 5 The Border Security Force BSF has seized fake Indian currency notes FICN worth Rs 199500 from the IndiaBangladesh Border in the Malda district of West Bengal officials said The FICN was of Rs 500 denominationOn Wednesday troops of the 71st Battalion BSF posted at the Sovapur border outpost received secret information regarding an attempt to smuggle FICN through their area of responsibility All onduty personnel were put on full alert Around 1 pm suspicious movement was spotted on the Bangladesh side of the border fence The jawans in the area alerted their colleagues and rushed towards the spot A search of the area led to the seizure of a packet that contained 399 currency notes a senior BSF official said on ThursdayThe currency notes were found to be fake A total of 399 currency notes of Rs 500 denomination were seized The counterfeit notes were thrown across the border fence into India by Bangladeshi smugglers to be picked up by their accomplices This attempt was thwarted by the alert BSF jawans he addedThe seized counterfeit notes have been handed over to the concerned department for further actionAnother BSF official said that the FICN seized was of high qualitySuch highquality currency notes are known to be printed in Pakistan and some other countries and then smuggled into India through the IndiaBangladesh BorderSovapur where the FICN was seized is located in Maldas KaliachakThis particular location of the district in north Bengal is a favourite for FICN smugglersNearly 70 per cent of the FICN seized in India have moved through Kaliachak the BSF official saidAfter repeated requests from India former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had made efforts to check the movement of FICN through her countryThe supply from Bangladesh dropped considerably by 2023However the smuggling resumed after former Bangladesh PM Hasina was forced to quit and flee to India on August 5 2024Investigators say that the FICN of Rs 500 denomination is purchased by Indian smugglers for Rs 200 each and sold for Rs 300 to those who distribute the currency notes in the market hidden in bundles of original currencyThe smuggling of FICN poses a serious threat to the nations economy and this is of greater concern under the prevailing circumstances the BSF official added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-seizes-fake-currency-valued-at-rs-199-lakh-along-india-bangladesh-border-in-west-bengals-malda-636551.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-to-rename-us-department-of-defence-to-department-of-war-636552.html Washington Sep 5 US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defence as the Department of War US media reported citing White House officials The move aims to restore historical clarity and emphasise a combatoriented military ethosThe change directed through the executive action seeks to signal a shift toward offensive capabilities and a warrior mindset for Americas armed forcesAccording to reports a White House factsheet on the impending order states that the renaming is designed to restore historical clarity and reinforce a combatfirst identity for the armed forcesTrump previewing the move last month told reporters We call it the Department of Defence but between us I think were gonna change the name We won World War I World War II it was called the Department of War and to me thats really what it isDefence Secretary Pete Hegseth supported the initiative saying in a recent interview We won WWI and we won WWII not with the Department of Defence but with a War Department Were not just defence were offence Were reestablishing the warrior ethosThe order will instruct Hegseth to propose legislative steps for permanence with immediate rollout including website and signage updates at the PentagonOn Thursday Hegseth reposted a Fox News X post on the report with the comment DEPARTMENT OF WARThe Department of War was established in 1789 to oversee military affairsIt retained that name until 1947 when the National Security Act under President Harry Truman reorganised the military separating the Army and Air Force and merging them with the Navy into a unified structureIn 1949 Congress renamed it the Department of Defence to reflect a postWorld War II focus on national security and deterrenceThe rebranding aligns with Trumps secondterm military reforms though a full legal name change would require Congressional approvalThe effort to rename the Pentagon follows a number of similar steps by Hegseth to change the names of bases and shipsHe reversed a Joe Bidenera decision that had removed Confederateera names of bases like Fort Bragg and Fort Hood reverting to those titles but officially naming them after different individuals with the same namesIn June Hegseth also ordered the renaming of an oiler ship named after gay rights activist and Navy veteran Harvey Milk IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-to-rename-us-department-of-defence-to-department-of-war-636552.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/arab-ministerial-committee-rejects-israels-measures-to-isolate-jerusalem-636557.html Cairo Sep 5 An Arab ministerial committee here rejected the Israeli measures to isolate Jerusalem stressing that Israel has no sovereignty over Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites The committee in charge of international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in Jerusalem issued a joint statement on Thursday following its 10th meeting on the sidelines of the 164th regular meeting of the Council of the Arab League AL Xinhua news agency reportedThe committee formed by the AL in 2021 and chaired by Jordan includes Iraq Palestine Algeria Somalia Saudi Arabia Qatar Egypt Morocco Tunisia and the AL SecretaryGeneral Ahmed Aboul GheitIn the statement the committee condemned Israels recent approval of the E1 settlement plan as a prelude to besieging the Old City and isolating it from its Palestinian surroundingsThe approval is an attempt to undermine the establishment of a Palestinian state and a blatant assault on the right of the Palestinian people to embody their independent state it saidIt condemned all measures aimed at changing the demographic composition and the historical and religious character of Jerusalem noting that these measures are in opposition to international laws and legitimate international resolutionsIt also criticised Israels attempts to impose facts and practices aimed at the temporal and spatial division of the AlAqsa Mosque compound and to limit the free access of Muslim worshippers to the compoundIsrael occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank in the SixDay War of 1967 and has since built settlements widely deemed illegal under international law It has accelerated settlement activities in recent yearsIn late August it approved the construction of 3401 housing units in E1 located east of Jerusalem linking the largescale settlement of Maale Adumim with East JerusalemSettlement construction there is believed to effectively divide the West Bank into northern and southern parts cutting off Palestinian territorial continuity between East Jerusalem Bethlehem and Ramallah while creating a continuous Jewish population corridor between Jerusalem and Maale AdumimAlAqsa Mosque compound located in East Jerusalem is now administered by the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs through its Jerusalem Awqaf and AlAqsa Mosque Affairs Department but is secured by Israeli policeUnder a longheld status quo Jews are allowed to visit the site but not to pray thereHowever some farright Israelis have increasingly defied this restriction by praying at the site in recent years IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/arab-ministerial-committee-rejects-israels-measures-to-isolate-jerusalem-636557.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/washington-dc-sues-trump-administration-over-national-guard-deployment-636559.html Washington Sep 5 Washington DC has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the deployment of National Guard troops in the nations capital the districts Attorney General Brian Schwalb said We are suing to block the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to DC Schwalb posted on Thursday on social media platform XThe forced military occupation of the District of Columbia violates our local autonomy and basic freedoms It must endThe Attorney Generals office argues that the deployment violates the Home Rule Act which grants a local government like a municipality or a district the authority to govern itself exercising powers of governance within its own administrative area Xinhua news agency reportedThe lawsuit was filed less than one month after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 11 on deploying the National Guard to DC to help restore law and order and ensure public safetyAside from the original 800 National Guard troops six Republicanled states have supported the Presidents effort by sending additional personnel bringing the total deployment in DC to more than 2000The DC lawsuit follows a court victory by the Democraticrun US state of California earlier this weekOn Tuesday District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration violated a 19thcentury law barring the use of soldiers for civilian law enforcement when it deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles in JuneSchwalb a Democrat noted that the National Guard deployment not only undermines public safety but also hurts the districts economy by depressing key sectors such as restaurants hotels and tourismThe Trump administration countered that the deployment has helped drive down violent crime in the districtWashington DC Metropolitan Police Department data showed that 20year homicide trends last year were at their lowest point since the 2020 pandemicHomicide rates in 2024 were 68 per cent lower than the record highs of the 1990s from about 80 homicides per 100000 residents to about 25 homicides per 100000 residents FBI crime data showedBut those rates last year were almost twice as high as in 2012 when the nations capital experienced a 50year low in the number of homicides per capitaTrump has vowed to deploy the National Guard to other cities in the USHe initially told reporters on Tuesday that the Guard would be going in Chicago which he described as a hellhole and the murder capital of the world IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/washington-dc-sues-trump-administration-over-national-guard-deployment-636559.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/iran-reduces-australias-diplomatic-presence-after-canberra-expels-its-ambassador-636562.html Tehran Sep 5 Iran has reduced the level of Australias diplomatic presence in the country following Canberras expulsion of Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi last month media reported Australias Ambassador to Iran Ian McConville has left the country while the consular section of Irans embassy in Canberra remains operational and is trying to provide services to Iranian nationals in Australia despite imposed limitations Irans Khabar Foori news website quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei as saying on ThursdayBaghaei described Canberras expulsion of Iranian ambassador as unjustified said it affects the two nations tiesOn August 26 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a press conference accused Iran of directing antisemitic attacks in Australia and announced that Sadeghi had been told to leave the country Xinhua news agency reportedThree other Iranian officials had also been expelled from AustraliaAlbanese said Australia had gathered credible evidence that Iran directed at least two antisemitic attacks against the Australian Jewish community in Sydney and Melbourne since October 2023He said that the Australian Embassy in Tehran had suspended operations and all its diplomats are safe in a third country and that Canberra would move to list Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisationAccording to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong it was the first time an ambassador had been expelled from Australia since World War IILater that day Iran condemned Canberras move and accused Australia of following Israeli policies to divert attention from Israels ongoing atrocities in Gaza and to increase regional tensions and warned of possible reciprocal measuresOn August 27 Canberra rejected the claim that its expulsion of Sadeghi and the suspension of its own embassy were taken to appease IsraelPrime Minister Albanese said intelligence services concluded that Iran directed a fire at the Lewis Continental Cafe in Sydney in October 2024 and an arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne in December 2024No injuries were reported in either attackAustralia also recalled its own ambassador suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran and announced plans to designate Irans Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/iran-reduces-australias-diplomatic-presence-after-canberra-expels-its-ambassador-636562.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/elaborate-security-arrangements-for-ganesh-nimajjanam-in-hyderabad-636591.html Hyderabad Sep 5 Massive security arrangements are in place for Ganesh Nimajjanam also known as Ganesh Visarjan in Hyderabad on Saturday About 30000 police personnel have been deployed for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the annual festivalThousands of idols will be immersed in Hussain Sagar Lake in the heart of the city and dozens of lakes and artificial ponds in and around the cityAuthorities have arranged cranes around Hussain Sagar for the immersion of idols brought from various places in and around the cityLakhs of devotees attend the annual procession called Shoba Yatra which brings the city to a complete halt marking the conclusion of the 11day Ganesh ChaturthiTraffic curbs have been imposed within the limits of all three police commissionerates Hyderabad Cyberabad and Rachakonda to ensure smooth conduct of the festivitiesThe main procession starts from Katta Maisamma temple at Balapur and it reaches Hussain Sagar after passing through the communally sensitive old city and Central HyderabadPolice will keep a tight vigil at the historic Mecca Masjid near Charminar to prevent any untoward incidentSeveral tributary processions joined the main procession billed as the biggest gathering for immersion after MumbaiThe government has declared a general holiday for all government offices and education institutions in and around the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad Rangareddy and MedchalMalkajgiri districtsUnion Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to participate in the main procession has been cancelled in view of his engagements in Delhi in connection with the VicePresidential electionHyderabad Police Commissioner C V Anand and other top officials will monitor the procession from the Integrated Command Control CentreSpecial attention is being paid to ensure the smooth completion of the Khairatabad and Balapur Ganesh processionsGreater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC has made arrangements for idol immersion across 20 major lakes in Greater Hyderabad along with 72 specially setup artificial pondsGHMC Commissioner RV Karnan said that 134 permanent cranes and 259 mobile cranes have been installed at various lakes Additionally 56187 temporary lights have been arrangedWith support from Hyderabad Police and Tourism Department nine boats Disaster Response Force teams and 200 trained swimmers have been deployed at Hussain Sagar Thirteen control rooms have also been set upGreater Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi said 1500 sanitation workers were working round the clock to clear the debris from Hussain Sagar She said about one lakh idols were already immersed in Hussain Sagar during the last three daysA large number of vehicles carrying the idols were lined up along the roads leading to Hussain Sagar on FridayTransport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar who is in charge minister for Hyderabad on Friday reviewed the arrangements at Hussain Sagar He along with Greater Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi and Hyderabad Collector Harichandana reviewed the arrangements relating to security electricity sanitation and water supplyAs the immersion is continuing for the last three days the minister directed officials to speed up the removal of debris from the lakeAccording to the minister 180 lakh idols have been immersed in the lakes in and around Hyderabad during the last three days About 50000 idols the majority of them big idols will be immersed on the last dayPolice have ordered the closure of toddy and wine shops including bars in restaurants excluding bars in star hotels and registered clubs for 24 hours from 6 am on September 6Police have imposed traffic restrictions on the route of the main procession from Balapur along with the processions from Secunderabad East Zone and Uppal area Dilsukhnagar Tarnaka Tolichowki Rethi bowli Mehdipatnam Tappachabutra and Asifnagar areasMovement of vehicles other than those carrying Ganesh Idols will be restricted and diverted at many points located along the main procession route and at other points adjoining the routes of other tributary processions All the side roads and lanes leading to the main procession route will be barricadedPeople coming from or going to the airport have been advised to use the PVNR Express Way or Outer Ring RoadHyderabad Police Commissioner said the devotees can also immerse the idols at baby ponds portable water tanks and excavation ponds IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/elaborate-security-arrangements-for-ganesh-nimajjanam-in-hyderabad-636591.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/16th-india-singapore-defence-working-group-discusses-maritime-security-636662.html New Delhi Sep 5 Maritime and regional security figured prominently during the 16th IndiaSingapore Defence Working Group meeting held in Singapore said an official on Friday The meeting also identified means to enhance existing areas of collaboration especially in the field of training capability building industry and technologyIt was cochaired by Defence Ministrys Joint Secretary International Cooperation Amitabh Prasad and Singapores Director Policy Office Ministry of Defence Col Daxson Yap on Thursday said a Defence Ministry statementThe meeting reviewed the progress on the implementation of decisions taken during the last Defence Ministers Dialogue and various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives it saidThe meeting provided an opportunity to exchange defence perspectives and accelerate the momentum of initiatives covering the entire spectrum of multifaceted bilateral defence engagements as well as the regional security architectureThe deliberations were guided by the latest Joint Statement on the Roadmap for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Singapore issued after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in New DelhiThe Defence Ministry statement said that both sides expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence collaboration and articulated steps in the direction of emerging areas of cooperation and issues about the global commonsAs 2025 marks 60 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore both cochairs agreed to further step up defence cooperationThe meeting assumes significance in the backdrop of Indias Act East policy in which Singapore has played a key role in promoting economic cooperation and cultural ties and developing strategic connectivity with countries in the regionOn the sidelines of the meeting the Joint Secretary also met Deputy Secretary Policy BG Fredrick Choo He also visited the Information Fusion Centre and ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Cyber Security and Information Centre of Excellence at Changi Naval Base during the visit IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/16th-india-singapore-defence-working-group-discusses-maritime-security-636662.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/four-months-after-operation-sindoor-modi-govt-unveils-15-year-defence-roadmap-636664.html New Delhi Sep 5 Four months after Operation Sindoor which showcased the Indian Security forces apt planning and measured targets the Modi government has now prepared a 15year roadmap during which Indias armed forces will be transformed through the infusion of billions of dollars and cuttingedge technology According to a report by NDTV the roadmap includes the addition of nuclearpowered warships nextgeneration battle tanks hypersonic missiles stealth bomber drones AIpowered weapons and spacebased warfare technology to Indias arsenalAs per this report the Indian Army will induct nearly 1800 future tanks to replace the Soviet era T72 fleet 400 light tanks for mountain warfare 50000 tankmounted antitank guided missiles and over 700 robotic counterIED systemsSimilarly the Navy will get a new aircraft carrier 10 nextgeneration frigates 7 advanced corvettes and 4 landing dock platformsNuclear propulsion for warships has been greenlit as well as electromagnetic aircraft launch systems the report claimedThe Air Force will also acquire 75 highaltitude pseudosatellites 150 stealth bomber drones hundreds of precisionguided munitions and over 100 remotely piloted aircraftThis roadmap is being seen as a major and bold step to enhance Indias security warfare apparatus which includes AI space warfare and other critical domains which have become a necessary tool in the present context given the lessons being learnt from the ongoing wars between RussiaUkraine IsraelGaza and the concluded war between IsraelIranAmericaIn the past few years notably after Operation Sindoor the debates in the Indian security apparatus have gathered pace on the changing structures of warfare tactics and on how India should prepare herself for the 21stcentury threatsNotably CDS Anil Chauhan on Friday delivered a speech in Gorakhpur highlighting six security challenges that India faces Amongst them were the unresolved border dispute with China which he termed as Indias biggest challenge recalling that such conflicts have sparked wars in 1947 1962 and 1965 and the other challenge stems from Pakistans proxy war strategy of bleeding India by a thousand cuts IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/four-months-after-operation-sindoor-modi-govt-unveils-15-year-defence-roadmap-636664.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-detains-bengal-man-trying-to-cross-india-pakistan-border-in-rajasthan-636428.html Jaipur Sep 4 The Border Security Force BSF has detained a 30yearold man from West Bengal in Rajasthans Jaisalmer who was allegedly trying to cross into Pakistan Officials confirmed that the youth identified as Lalchand Sheikh a resident of West Bengals Bardhaman district was spotted on Wednesday evening in the Pochina area about 15 kilometres from the international border in Rajasthan officials said on ThursdayWhen intercepted Sheikh failed to provide a convincing reason for being near the border Considering his suspicious movements BSF personnel handed him over to the Myajlar police station for questioningDuring interrogation Sheikh reportedly told investigators that he was attempting to reach Saudi Arabia via Pakistan as his brother works there as a labourer However given the recent rise in espionage and infiltration attempts in Jaisalmer agencies are not taking his explanation at face valueHe will be handed over to the Joint Investigation Committee JIC for further investigation where his background contacts and possible links with antinational elements will be thoroughly examinedSecurity agencies remain on edge as Jaisalmer has witnessed multiple espionage cases this yearOn March 26 Rajasthan Intelligence arrested Pathan Khan near Chandan Field Firing Range under the Official Secrets Act just before the Pahalgam terror attackOn May 28 intelligence agencies detained Shakoor Khan a government employee and personal assistant to former Congress Minister Saleh Mohammad on charges of spying for Pakistan He was arrested formally on June 3More recently on August 4 Mahendra Prasad the manager of a DRDO guest house in Jaisalmer was caught passing sensitive information about the Indian Army to a Pakistani handlerOfficials stressed that while Sheikh has claimed personal reasons for his attempted border crossing all possible angles including espionage and links to crossborder handlers are being probed The arrest serves as yet another reminder that despite enhanced operations like Operation Sindoor the region continues to remain a vulnerable point for spying and illegal crossborder activities requiring constant vigilance said officialsThe security agencies have stepped up surveillance along the Pakistan border adjoining Rajasthan following Operation Sindoor IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-detains-bengal-man-trying-to-cross-india-pakistan-border-in-rajasthan-636428.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/isis-bangladesh-blueprint-jamaat-and-hefazat-push-country-towards-talibanisation-636510.html New Delhi Sep 4 The enforced regime change in Bangladesh was meant to take the country in the right direction However under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus almost everything including human rights and womens rights seems to be on a downward trajectory Until the COVID19 pandemic the country was making gains in terms of economic development Moreover the country had also offered social stability Yunus who has been labelled by many as a puppet of the JamaateIslami has fallen for the Pakistan trap Intelligence agencies had said that the ISI wants Bangladesh to return to the pre1971 eraIn a very short span of time that has been taking place There is scant regard for womens rights and the protection of the minorities is a foregone conclusion With radical Islamist groups controlled by the Jamaat calling the shots a Taliban styled moral policing is fast taking over Women who are dressed immodestly are being shamed in public There have been instances of women being assaulted for not dressing properlyOne of the groups that is leading the implementation of the Taliban styled regime is the HefazateIslam HeI It wants the women to be subdued and has been opposing all proposals that speak about womens rights The HeI has made it clear that men and women cannot be equal It has taken out protest marches opposing the reforms recommended by the Womens Affairs Reform CommissionThe reforms it has been opposing are the recommendation to criminalise marital rape ensure the equal rights of women regardless of their religion ethnicity and class provide for equal parental rights for women protect womens rights to inheritance increase womens parliamentary representation protect the rights of the sex workers build a gender based violence free society and empower women through education and skill developmentThe HeI has long pushed to Talibanise Bangladesh and ensure that women are not equal to men Owing allegiance to the ISI and Jamaat it has made its antiIndia stance clear In 2021 members of the HeI clashed with Awami League supporters who were trying to prevent a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi They wanted to wave slippers at the Indian PM but clashes broke out with the thenruling party Awami League who tried to prevent the sameIndian agencies say that since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government the rise of the HeI has been rapid The outfit which had gradually turned moderate a few years back is now as radical as ever While the Yunus government has tried on some occasions to push for reforms the Jamaat has unleashed the HeI against the same While the HeI has denied any link with the Jamaat the allegation is that the outfits primary intention is to derail the International Crimes Tribunal for the war crimes committed in 1971The HeI appears to have a pattern and sends out confusing signals to the security agencies Maualana Habibur Rehman a madrasa principal of Sylhet and one of the organisers of the HeIs May 5 2013 protests had claimed that he met with Osama Bin Laden and members of the HarkatulJihad alIslami However some other HeI leaders have condemned AlQaeda and said that this outfit would never be successful in Bangladesh This could be a ploy on the part of the HeI to avoid scrutiny and get banned The HeI was formed in 2010 to oppose the Sheikh Hasina governments Womens development policy which promised equal rights to property for women Today with Hasina out of the picture the outfit is back to its demands This time however it has the complete backing of the Jamaat which calls the shots in the ruling dispensation With the return of these hardliners and the Yunus government unable to control them Bangladesh runs the risk of becoming a Talibanised state IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/isis-bangladesh-blueprint-jamaat-and-hefazat-push-country-towards-talibanisation-636510.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/terror-pact-iskp-and-aqis-divide-india-into-zones-of-operation-636517.html New Delhi Sep 4 The Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP and the Al Qaeda in the SubContinent AQIS were both launched in Afghanistan with the sole intention of creating havoc in the region While the AQIS came into existence in 2014 the ISKP was formed a year later It was presumed that the focus of these terror groups would be in Afghanistan Pakistan India and Bangladesh However a closer look at their activities suggests that these terror groups would use countries such as Bangladesh Pakistan and Afghanistan to launch attacks on IndiaThe two terror outfits never saw eyetoeye and felt that one was more dominant than the other However the latest Intelligence reports clearly suggest that the two groups have decided to coexist and not cross pathsWhile the two are in complete agreement that the destruction of India is their sole intention the problem was which outfit gets to set its foothold in which part of the country The ISKP has decided that it would focus completely on South India and the northern part would be with the AQIS Since the AQIS has a better support base in Bangladesh it would also focus on northeast IndiaA deal was struck following an intervention by the ISI The AQIS is largely supportive of the Taliban but the ISKP is not However in recent times the ISI has reached out to the ISKP to tackle the TehreekeTaliban TTP which is said to have the support of the Afghan TalibanThe ISI also decided that it could not lose sight of the fact that the agenda of both these outfits is the destruction of India and hence decided to broker a deal on which groups get to control which part of the countryAlthough the two groups do not get along with each other Intelligence agencies warn that there is a good chance that they may come together as both have a common goalInvestigations conducted by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police in 2014 revealed that the AQIS had big plans for India Currently it is indoctrinating people and the recruitment process is underway It is also in the process of sending in arms and ammunition with the intention of carrying out terror strikes in IndiaHowever for the ISKP the job is relatively easier down South It had worked closely with the banned Popular Front of India PFI which had a strong network in South India With the PFI going completely underground following the ban security agencies say that the ISKP is looking to fill in that void Both outfits have a good understanding and it was the PFI which largely did the recruitment for the Islamic State 21 people from Kerala were picked by the PFI radicalised and then sent to Afghanistan to be part of the Islamic StateThe AQIS on the other hand has been slower It does have a strong presence in the northeastern states as well as North India It has been trying to reach out more towards possible recruits in India and runs a magazine called NawaiGhazwa Hind which posts Indiacentric content The launch of this magazine clearly defined what role the AQIS wishes to play in IndiaThe recruitments from India are not the worry Since chaos broke out in Bangladesh following the Sheikh Hasina ouster agencies have reported that with the help of local terror groups the AQIS is on a recruitment spree The recruits from Bangladesh are being trained to launch strikes in India The ISIs game plan is to ensure that there is chaos in India but also see to it that the AQIS or the ISKP do not try and operate in Jammu and Kashmir While both these groups have raised the Kashmir issue the ISI has never let them set up base in the Union Territory Any such attempt by these groups would clearly upset the JaisheMohammad and LashkareTaiba and this is something that the ISI cannot afford IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/terror-pact-iskp-and-aqis-divide-india-into-zones-of-operation-636517.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/odisha-governor-suggests-preventive-fire-audits-in-higher-education-institutions-636292.html Bhubaneswar Sep 3 Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday urged the Fire and Emergency Services Department to conduct preventive fire audits in all institutions under the Higher Education Department with special focus on those housing large auditoriums He made these remarks during a detailed presentation on Disaster Preparedness and Response by the Fire and Emergency Services Department at the conference hall of Raj Bhavan on WednesdayThe presentation highlighted the departments equipment staffing training programmes and future plansThe Governor during the meeting emphasised the importance of preventive fire audits in educational institutions noting that such inspections help identify potential hazards and ensure timely corrective measuresAddressing these risks in advance ensures safer evacuation routes reduces the likelihood of injuries or fatalities minimises property damage and enhances overall emergency preparedness fostering a culture of safety among staff and students said Governor KambhampatiDuring the presentation the Fire Services department officials highlighted the departments modern equipment including Robotic Monitors Advanced Rescue Tenders Incident Command Vehicles Hydraulic Platforms and other advanced machineryGovernor Kambhampati also enquired about the status of procurement of additional equipment and plans for future upgrades He was briefed on the National Water Rescue and Watermanship Centre at Ramchandi PuriThe Governor was also informed about the deployment of the K9 Squad making Odisha the first state in the country to establish such a unitAppreciating the departments efficiency Kambhampati commended initiatives such as fully online fire licensing processes engagement of thirdparty agencies and Odishas overall disaster preparedness noting that the state has become a model for othersThe Governor also visited the Command Vehicle and observed its advanced featuresDG Fire Services Home Guard and Director Civil Defense Sudhanshu Sarangi CommissionercumSecretary to the Governor Roopa Roshan Sahoo DIG Fire amp Emergency Services amp Home Guards Dr Umashankar Dash along with senior officials of the Fire Services Department were present during the presentation Raj Bhavan on Wednesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/odisha-governor-suggests-preventive-fire-audits-in-higher-education-institutions-636292.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/palestinians-reject-israeli-ministers-remarks-on-west-bank-annexation-636308.html Gaza Sep 4 Palestinians have rejected Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrichs call to annex most of the occupied West Bank and expand settlements saying it threatened any prospect of a future Palestinian state The Palestinian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Smotrichs remarks were a direct threat to Palestinian statehood and amounted to public incitement against the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian rightsIt said all unilateral Israeli measures to change the status quo in the West Bank including Jerusalem were illegitimate and void from the outsetThe Ministry urged the international community to impose sanctions to pressure Israel to halt what it called violent oppression and settlement expansionHamas also condemned the plan saying it would only bring further challenges and confrontation and called on Arab and Islamic states to resist Israeli colonial policies that violate international law and seek to erase the Palestinian causeSmotrich told a news conference in Jerusalem earlier on Wednesday that Israel should apply sovereignty to about 82 per cent of the West Bank to block the creation of a Palestinian stateIt is time to apply Israeli sovereignty he said calling for maximum territory and minimum Palestinian populationIsraeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would meet Ministers including Smotrich on Thursday to discuss the annexation proposalKan TV said the move was being considered in response to European efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in New YorkIsrael captured the West Bank in the 1967 Middle East war and has since built settlements thereThe settlements are regarded as illegal under international law and are a key obstacle to peace talks which have been frozen since 2014Speaking after Smotrich made his remarks an official from the United Arab Emirates said Israeli annexation of the West Bank would be a red line for the UAE which established formal ties with Israel in 2020 under USbrokered accordsA spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday that any annexation or settlement activity by Israel is illegitimate condemned and unacceptableAbdel Hakim Hanini an official of the Palestinian militant group Hamas which is a rival of Abbas Fatah said annexing the West Bank would not bring Israel the security it seeks and instead lead to further resistance and confrontationIsrael which is facing mounting international criticism over the war in Gaza has been angered by pledges by France Britain Australia and Canada to formally recognise a Palestinian state during the UN General Assembly in September IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/palestinians-reject-israeli-ministers-remarks-on-west-bank-annexation-636308.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/sudan-denies-us-accusations-of-chemical-weapons-use-in-khartoum-636309.html Khartoum Sep 4 Sudans government has rejected US accusations that it used chemical weapons in the capital Khartoum saying there is no evidence of chemical or radiological contamination In a report released earlier this week the Federal Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that field tests medical reports and surveillance data showed no signs of toxic substancesThere is no evidence of chemical or radiological contamination in Khartoum State it said in a detailed reportThe Ministry said that no abnormal deaths mass illnesses or symptoms of poisoning had been recorded and that forensic reports had not identified any unusual causes of deathIt added that radiation levels were normal no radioactive material had moved and no suspicious munitions or residues had been foundIt also said that forensic pathology teams found no fatalities typically associated with chemical weaponsThe report said the findings were based on field tests conducted since April when the Sudanese Armed Forces SAF retook control of Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces RSFIt added that measurements were carried out with equipment accredited by the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons OPCWThe US in June imposed sanctions on Sudan accusing it of using chemical weapons in 2024Khartoum dismissed the allegations at the time as political blackmail and a distortion of factsSudan has been in conflict since April 2023 when fighting broke out between the SAF and the RSFThe war has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions worsening a humanitarian crisis in one of the worlds poorest countriesThe RSF too is under US sanctionsIn January the US State Department determined that the group had committed genocide against some ethnic groups in the western region of Darfur and imposed sanctions on its leader Mohammad Hamdan DagloThe Sudan government attributed most citizens health complaints including diarrhoea fever and an increase in deaths to the collapse of health services during the war and the spread of diseases like cholera malaria and dengue feverThe report comes as thousands of displaced families return to Khartoum despite poor services widespread disease and lingering insecurity in some areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/sudan-denies-us-accusations-of-chemical-weapons-use-in-khartoum-636309.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/hezbollah-warns-of-street-action-if-lebanon-moves-to-curb-weapons-636313.html Beirut Sep 4 Hezbollah has warned it could mobilise supporters in the streets if Lebanons government moves ahead with a decision to disarm the Iranbacked group by the end of 2025 senior official Mahmoud Qomati said Qomati deputy head of Hezbollahs Political Council told local media on Wednesday that the plan was unconstitutional illegitimate and in violation of both the national charter and international law which permits resistance under occupationHe said that Hezbollah and its ally the Amal Movement would boycott parliamentary sessions if lawmakers advanced steps to enforce the measures Xinhua news agency reportedIf we see the session moving to solidify these decisions and lay out steps for execution we will not attend and we will head to popular confrontation he addedQomati said that Hezbollah would refrain from escalation if the decisions remained born dead and unenforcedHe warned that implementing the resolutions would destabilise LebanonAnyone who seeks stability international regional or local must recognise that enforcing these decisions will endanger it and serve no ones interest he saidLebanons government recently approved a plan to disarm all nonstate actors including Hezbollah by the end of 2025The move has deepened political divisions and raised fears of instabilityHezbollah has rejected the plan saying its arsenal is needed to defend Lebanon against potential threats from IsraelHezbollah Chief Naim Qassem threatened the Lebanese government last month over its efforts to disarm his Iranlinked terror group claiming that there would be no life in Lebanon should its weapons be taken by forceQassem warned that Hezbollah would fight to keep its weapons saying any forcible seizure would lead to internal unrest undermining the countrys national securityHe further accused the government of buckling to Israel saying its leaders were implementing an AmericanIsraeli order to end the resistance even if it leads to civil war and internal strifeThe resistance will not surrender its weapons while aggression continues occupation persists and we will fight it if necessary to confront this AmericanIsraeli project no matter the cost he said cautioning the government not to hand over the country to an insatiable Israeli aggressor or an American tyrant with limitless greedHezbollah and the Amal movement its Shia Muslim ally had decided to delay any street protests against a USbacked disarmament plan as they still see room for dialogue with the Lebanese government he addedBut he added that any future protests could reach the US Embassy in LebanonThe Hezbollah Chief levelled the threats as the Lebanese Cabinet moves forward with the implementation of a USbacked roadmap to disarm Hezbollah in line with a 2006 UN Security Council resolution that was largely ignored until the organisation received a brutal beating in the 20232024 conflict with IsraelHezbollah is an Iranian proxy that has acted largely in line with Tehrans wishes over the yearsIran and its socalled axis of resistance including Hamas in Gaza and Yemens Houthis have suffered a series of blows in their longrunning quest to eliminate Israel after Hamas sparked the ongoing war with Gaza with its October 7 2023 massacre in southern Israeli communitiesHezbollah suffered devastating losses to its infrastructure and leadership after launching crossborder attacks on Israel a day after the October 2023 Hamasled attackIn September 2024 Israel launched a major offensive against the group which ended with a November 2024 ceasefireIsrael has already signaled it will not hesitate to launch military actions if Beirut fails to tackle the group and routinely carries out airstrikes in Lebanon despite the ceasefireIt said it is responding to violations of the agreement and that the truces terms allow it to do so IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/hezbollah-warns-of-street-action-if-lebanon-moves-to-curb-weapons-636313.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/us-federal-judge-sides-with-harvard-in-lawsuit-over-trump-administration-funding-freeze-636314.html Washington Sep 4 A US federal judge has sided with Harvard University in a lawsuit against the Trump administration ruling that the federal government illegally froze billions of dollars in research funds Allison Burroughs judge of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts wrote on Wednesday in a ruling that Defendants US Department of Health and Human Services and US Department of Justice used antisemitism as a smokescreen for a targeted ideologicallymotivated assault on this countrys premier universitiesOn April 11 Trump administration officials sent a letter to Harvard demanding that the university eliminate antisemitism on campus and dismantle diversity initiatives that favour certain minority groups Xinhua news agency reportedOn April 11 the Trump administration sent Harvard 10 demands that included restricting the acceptance of international students who are hostile to the American values and institutions having a third party audit programs and departments that most fuel antisemitic harassment or reflect ideological capture and shuttering all diversity equity and inclusion programs and initiatives including in hiring and admissionsThe Trump administration did so in a way that runs afoul of the Administrative Procedure Act the First Amendment of the US Constitution and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the ruling saidOn April 14 after Harvard rejected the administrations demands the Trump administration announced a freeze on 22 billion in multiyear grants and 60 million in multiyear contract value to the universityWe must fight against antisemitism but we equally need to protect our rights including our right to free speech and neither goal should nor needs to be sacrificed on the altar of the other Burroughs wroteNoting that Harvard was wrong to tolerate hateful behaviour for as long as it did the judge wrote that Harvard is currently even if belatedly taking steps it needs to take to combat antisemitism and seems willing to do even more if need beNow it is the job of the courts to similarly step up to act to safeguard academic freedom and freedom of speech as required by the Constitution and to ensure that important research is not improperly subjected to arbitrary and procedurally infirm grant terminations even if doing so risks the wrath of a government committed to its agenda no matter the cost Burroughs wroteThe judge granted a motion for summary judgment which means she has ruled in favour of Harvard without a trialThe White House appeared to defy the ruling saying in a statement on Wednesday Harvard does not have a Constitutional right to taxpayer dollars and remains ineligible for grants in the futureTo any fairminded observer it is clear that Harvard University failed to protect their students from harassment and allowed discrimination to plague their campus for years White House spokesperson Liz Huston saidThe Education Department rebuffed the ruling calling it unsurprisingThe same Obamaappointed judge that ruled in favour of Harvards illegal racebased admissions practices which was ultimately overturned by the Supreme Court just ruled against the Trump Administrations efforts to hold Harvard accountable for rampant discrimination on campus Spokesperson Madi Biedermann saidCleaning up our nations universities will be a long road but worth it IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/us-federal-judge-sides-with-harvard-in-lawsuit-over-trump-administration-funding-freeze-636314.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/isis-new-playbook-fires-railway-sabotage-and-shadow-trade-to-bleed-indias-economy-636240.html New Delhi Sep 3 The Indian armed forces have tightened the noose around the ISI and its proxies such as the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMuhammad With infiltrations becoming harder the ISI has activated several of its international modules in the Gulf nations and Canada to carry out activities that could sabotage Indias economy In Canada the ISI has its stooges in the form of the Khalistani elements While they do indulge in violent acts of terror the ISI has another big role for them A large part of the finances is controlled by these elements and it is their job to route it to IndiaIntelligence inputs indicate that these elements have been instructed to target big establishments and markets On their radar are big markets malls and shopping complexesThe ISI has instructed these persons to activate their modules in India and also route the money to fund the operation Further they have asked to identify big marketplaces and set them on fire This not only creates terror but also causes huge financial lossesThe instruction is to target big markets in Delhi Mumbai Ahmedabad and Bengaluru Further the ISI wants to make these incidents seem like accidental fires so that it is not traced back to their network This way Pakistan can avoid pressure internationallyIn addition to setting marketplaces ablaze the ISI also wants to sabotage railway operations in India It has made attempts in the past to do the same and has been somewhat successful in some cases The idea is not to cause a blast on a train This again would trace the incident back to PakistanThe plan is to ensure that a fire goes off on a train or that it derails Yet again the idea is to make it seem like accidents and not a conventional act of terror Such acts would not only create fear but also sabotage railway operations thus causing a financial lossIt has also been found that the ISI has been illegally routing rock salt some spices and dry fruits into the Indian market via Dubai The network has been using false documentation to send in these products This also only circumvents the Indian trade restrictions but also facilitates black money generation through underinvoicingInvestigations found that goods originating from Pakistan are relabelled in Dubai This allows them to bypass trade restrictions and enter India without being detectedTo facilitate this the ISI has hired some traders who only act as fronts The ISI has also set up some UAEbased companies to function as conduits to send in Pakistani goods into India under the guise of UAEorigin productsThis modus operandi came to light when the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI recently seized a consignment of dry dates to the tune of Rs 9 crore The trail led to Khairpur district in Pakistans Sindh province The ISI had created an underground economyWhen these products came into India the traders were drawn to them due to their low prices and higher margins Since the setting up of this shadowy network the ISI has managed to earn nearly Rs 500 crore The agencies are now digging deeper into this modus operandiThe ISI aimed to bypass the ban use false documents and send in its products through an illegal channel This helped the ISI earn crores which it would use to fund antiIndia activities IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/isis-new-playbook-fires-railway-sabotage-and-shadow-trade-to-bleed-indias-economy-636240.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/gujarat-police-deploy-ai-surveillance-for-pilgrim-safety-at-ambaji-temple-during-annual-fair-636138.html Ahmedabad Sep 3 With lakhs of devotees thronging the Ambaji temple during the annual Bhadarvi Punam fair Banaskantha police in Gujarat have turned to artificial intelligence AI to strengthen security and crowd management For the first time AIenabled surveillance is being used at Ambaji to track suspicious movements identify known offenders trace missing persons and monitor crowd density in real timeA smart control room has been set up to oversee live feeds from CCTV and AI cameras across key points in the temple town allowing police to act swiftly in case of untoward incidents Banaskantha Superintendent of Police Prashant Sumbe said the integration of AI with CCTV surveillance has enhanced safety for pilgrims The system matches faces with the State Crime Records Bureau to identify criminals and prevent unlawful activities It also helps estimate footfall inside the temple and regulate crowds accordingly he saidParking is being streamlined through the Show My Parking app he added Authorities have deployed multiple modern tools to support roundtheclock policing These include 12 peoplecounting cameras 12 AI cameras 20 solarbased AI cameras 90 bodyworn cameras vehiclemounted cameras and a crowd management system with microphones and speakersAll feeds are monitored at the police control room to keep tabs on potential threats Safety of the pilgrims is our top priority The use of advanced technology will make the security net even stronger SP Sumbe saidAmbaji located in Gujarats Banaskantha district holds deep political and social significance as one of the most revered Shakti Peeths in India The temple dedicated to Goddess Amba is not only a spiritual centre but also a symbol of cultural unity attracting devotees from Gujarat Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh and beyondHistorically Ambaji has been a site of resistance and faith with rulers and political leaders often invoking the deity to consolidate social and cultural identity Its economic relevance is also notable as the pilgrimage sustains livelihoods through tourism and trade while politically mass gatherings at Ambaji reflect the intersection of faith and governance where issues of infrastructure law and order and peoples faith converge making it a focal point in Gujarats sociopolitical landscape IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/gujarat-police-deploy-ai-surveillance-for-pilgrim-safety-at-ambaji-temple-during-annual-fair-636138.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/india-thailand-begins-joint-military-exercise-maitree-xiv-focus-on-counter-terrorism-636015.html New Delhi Sept 2 The 14th edition of the IndiaThailand joint military Exercise MAITREEXIV commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Joint Training Node JTN Umroi Meghalaya on Tuesday The exercise is being conducted from September 114 2025The bilateral exercise is part of the ongoing militarytomilitary exchange programme between the two countries and aims to enhance cooperation interoperability and mutual understanding between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army The 13th edition of the exercise was held at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province ThailandThe Indian Army contingent comprising 120 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of the Madras Regiment The Royal Thai Army contingent comprising 53 personnel is represented by the 1st Infantry Battalion 14th Infantry BrigadeThe joint exercise will focus on companylevel counterterrorist operations in semiurban terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter The twoweek programme includes tactical drills joint planning special arms skills physical fitness and raiding operationsThe exercise will culminate with a 48hour validation exercise simulating realistic operational scenarios Exercise MAITREE instituted in 2006 is one of the important joint training exercises between India and ThailandThe current edition further reinforces the bilateral defence cooperation and reflects the shared commitment of both Armies towards peace stability and security in the regionIt is pertinent to note here that Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Thailand in April this year while participating in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok met his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn ShinawatraBoth leaders in their Joint Declaration on the Establishment of IndiaThailand Strategic Partnership focused on Political Cooperation Defence and Security Cooperation Economic Trade and Investment Cooperation Connectivity Sociocultural Educational and PeopletoPeople Exchanges and Regional Multilateral and International CooperationThey also focused on enhancing security cooperation through regular dialogues and exchanges between the respective security and law enforcement agencies to address the increasingly challenging global and regional security environment and cooperate on both traditional and nontraditional security issues such as defence maritime security cybersecurity counter terrorism law enforcement issues and combating transnational organised crime like cybercrimes and others IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/india-thailand-begins-joint-military-exercise-maitree-xiv-focus-on-counter-terrorism-636015.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/extraditing-sheikh-hasina-terrorists-plot-hostage-siege-at-indias-mission-in-dhaka--636038.html New Delhi Sep 2 An Intelligence Bureau alert has revealed that a major attack was being planned on the Indian High Commission in Dhaka The plot according to the information was being planned by Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent and the Jamaatul Ansar fil Hindal Sharqia These terror groups planned to lay siege to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and then hold the diplomats hostage The demand is to extradite Sheikh Hasina from India Since the fall of her government Sheikh Hasina has taken refuge in IndiaThis issue has been a thorn in the ties between the two countries Bangladesh has been demanding her extradition and has blamed this issue on the failing relations between the two nationsSecurity officials say that this plan could not have been planned by the two terror groups on their own There is clearly an ISI link to it Under Sheikh Hasina the ISI was kept at a distance This was an irritant for the JamaateIslami too as it is a proxy for the ISI and also a known IndiahaterUnder Sheikh Hasina ties with India were rock solid and this was proving to be a major irritant for the ISI and Jamaat With the regime change a lot has changed in Bangladesh and the ISI has been given a free hand in the country While the government under Sheikh Hasina did not give much importance to Pakistan there were a few in Bangladesh who were hand in glove with the ISI The ISI had with the help of its cronies managed to smuggle in arms and ammunition into Bangladesh since 2023 This suggests that there was a major plan on hand to destabilise the government and also hurt Indias interests The ISI has been trying for a long time to bring down the Sheikh Hasina government Back in 2014 too an attempt was made The Burdwan bust in West Bengal was a clear indicator of the same Cottage industries in large numbers were preparing bombs that were meant to be transported to Bangladesh The idea was to carry out a series of blasts across the country and then demand the resignation of Sheikh Hasina on moral grounds for failing to secure the nationTo plan an attack on the Indian mission in Dhaka serves the ISIs agenda perfectly Many of these terror groups remained underground under the regime of Sheikh Hasina An attack of this magnitude would keep these terror groups happy and they could cite the same to increase funding and recruitments The ISI since the regime change has been in overdrive mode in Bangladesh It has been setting up training camps It has even sent in terrorists of the JaisheMuhammad to train the Bangladeshi terrorists Indian officials say whatever the ISI may do has an India angle to it The primary agenda is to hurt India and building up terror groups in Bangladesh means the northeastern border remains highly volatile at all times like we see in the case of the Line of Control LoC The Jammat too toes the line of the ISI and having Hasina back and trying her is a political statement in Bangladesh Hence the idea of laying siege to the Indian High Commission and then demanding the extradition of Sheikh Hasina was a plan that the Jamaat readily agreed toWith the elections tentatively scheduled to be held in February next year Sheikh Hasina would be a major issue Hasinas Awami League has been banned from contesting the elections thus indicating it would be a onesided affair While the BNP is the frontrunner to win the elections it is clear that the Jamaat will continue to call the shots Upon the insistence of the ISI the Jamaat is hell bent on ensuring that Hasina is back in Bangladesh and tried This serves as both an election issue and the Jamaat and ISIs way of seeking revenge After all both parties failed to lift their heads under Hasinas regime in Bangladesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/extraditing-sheikh-hasina-terrorists-plot-hostage-siege-at-indias-mission-in-dhaka--636038.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/24-bangladeshi-nationals-pushed-back-to-their-country-claims-assam-cm-636052.html Guwahati Sep 2 The security forces in Assam have pushed back at least 24 Bangladeshi people for illegally entering Indian territory Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed on Tuesday Taking to X handle Sarma wrote Often a certain section of people forget where their original home is and wander on this side of the border but being a gracious nation we PUSH them BACK 24 Bangladeshis have been PUSHED BACK todayThe security vigilance along the international border with Bangladesh was heightened following the unrest in the neighbouring countrySarma earlier asserted that although some of the Bangladeshi infiltrators managed to get Aadhaar cards they can not enrol themselves in the voter listHe said that there is no chance that people cross illegally the international border from Bangladesh and get themselves enrolled in the voter list in Assam because security forces have caught many people who illegally entered Indian territory and they were pushed back within a few hoursMost of the infiltrators were arrested in the morning around 5 am and before 9 am in the morning they were pushed back to the neighbouring country In two or three hours they can not register themselves in the voter listHowever the Chief Minister sees no harm in remaining doubly vigilant in this matter We have decided to take a slew of measures against the detection of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh because there might have been possibilities that a few infiltrators could not be arrested by the security personnel he addedThe Chief Minister asserted that people from Bangladesh come to India as poverty has increased in the neighbouring country after the recent unrest following the departure of the Sheikh Hasina government thereHe also claimed that contrary to conventional apprehension mainly people who belong to the Muslim community have been trying to cross the border and enter India illegally for the sake of jobs IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/24-bangladeshi-nationals-pushed-back-to-their-country-claims-assam-cm-636052.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/mizoram-launches-4-month-campaign-cum-operation-against-drug-smuggling-abuse-635735.html Aizawl Sep 1 The Mizoram government on Monday launched a fourmonthlong special campaign to curb the illegal trade of drugs and their menace officials said A variety of drugs especially highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and heroin and different types of contraband including exotic animals are often illegally traded through six districts in Mizoram Champhai Siaha Lawngtlai Hnahthial Saitual and Serchhip which share unfenced borders of 510 km with MyanmarFrom Mizoram these drugs are ferried to other parts of the country and abroad including Bangladesh through Assam and TripuraMizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga on Monday launched the special campaign as well as intensive operation to prevent the illegal trade of drugs and their menaceMizorams Inspector General of Police IGP H Ramthlengliana said that the special campaign as well as intensive operation would continue till December 31The police various other lawenforcing agencies in collaboration with the Young Mizo Association YMA and village chiefs would undertake the campaign in all drugaffected localities villages and bordering areas of all 11 districts of Mizoram the IGP told IANSThe IPS officer said that Mizoram is the first state among the eight Northeastern states launched such a huge antidrug campaigncumoperation to eradicate the drugrelated menace in the stateThe influential YMA has been undertaking various social cultural and awareness programmes in the Mizo society in Mizoram and other states where Mizo people are residingMizoram Home Minister Sapdanga said that drugrelated activities are rampant in Mizoram hugely affecting people especially the youthsThe state government and YMA are doing their utmost to combat drug trafficking and the Mizoram government is working hard to ensure that the drugs fighting campaign is meaningfulAn official statement said that on August 7 the state Home Department Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department Mizoram Police SubInspector and YMA leaders held a meeting to discuss the fight against drugsThe meeting identified 22 sources of neighbouring Myanmar from where drugs were smuggled into MizoramDrugs were also smuggled into Mizoram from other states of the Northeast regionAnother senior police official said that a special antidrug squad has been formed with 30 policemen and they would be deployed in border areas along the IndiaMyanmar border to assist Assam Rifles and local volunteers in curbing drug trafficking from MyanmarThe paramilitary Assam Rifles are guarding the IndiaMyanmar borderMizoram Home Minister Sapdanga had recently said that drug smugglers including Myanmar nationals and drug addicts often commit various crimes including theft causing danger to the Mizo societyExperts and social activists claimed that only 10 to 12 per cent of the drugs smuggled from Myanmar were seized by the law enforcement agencies including Assam Rifles and Mizoram policeAccording to the data of the state Excise and Narcotics Department more than 50 people including women have died of drug abuse this yearIn more than five years since 2020 a total of 351 people have died due to drug abuseMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma last week said that drug abuse remains the biggest threat to the stateThe Chief Minister had said that the state lies within close proximity to the Golden Triangle a region notorious for drug traffickingCalling for collective efforts to fight the menaces of both drug abuse smuggling of narcotics and spread of HIVAIDS Lalduhoma said that it is a struggle for both physical and spiritual wellbeing of all peopleThe Mizoram government has started the recruitment process to form a Mizo Territorial Army battalion to deal with drug trafficking and other law and orderrelated issues IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/mizoram-launches-4-month-campaign-cum-operation-against-drug-smuggling-abuse-635735.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/kolkata-zoo-land-cant-be-used-for-commercial-purposes-calcutta-hc-635803.html Kolkata Sep 1 A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday ruled that the land of the iconic zoological garden at Alipore in Kolkata could not be used for commercial purposes right now The division bench of Justice Sujay Paul and Justice Smita Das De also said that the notice of tender issued by the West Bengal government on July 23 on this count could not be acted upon till further court ordersThe allegation that the West Bengal government was illegally trying to sell the Alipore Zoo land was first raised by the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly and senior BJP leader Suvendu AdhikariHe alleged that an attempt was being made to sell 50 kothas of land at that prime place in the city against a meagre amount of only Rs 1000 croreIn January 2024 the West Bengal BJP unit had conducted a protest march from Rabindra Sadan to the zoo on this issueThe West Bengal government floated a tender with the intention of using a zooadjacent land consisting of an aquarium auditorium animal hospital and a staff quarter for commercial purposesThe state had also issued a notice to that effectMeanwhile a PIL was filed at the division bench of Justice Paul and Justice Das De challenging that decisionActing on the PIL the court on Monday ruled that the land of the zoological garden at Alipore could not be used for commercial purposes right now and also directed that the notice of tender issued by the West Bengal government earlier this year could be acted upon till further court ordersRecently the Alipore Zoo was also in the middle of a controversy over allegations of missing animalsAs per reports as many as 321 animals disappeared from the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata overnight IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/kolkata-zoo-land-cant-be-used-for-commercial-purposes-calcutta-hc-635803.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/g-venkataraman-appointed-tns-dgp-635457.html Chennai Aug 31 Senior IPS officer G Venkataraman has been appointed the new Director General of Police Law and Order in Tamil Nadu following the retirement of two top police officials on Sunday Shankar Jiwal who had been serving as the DGP Law and Order and Shailesh Kumar Yadav the DGP of Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation both retired from serviceTo mark their retirement a formal farewell function was organised at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore Chennai on SaturdayThe event witnessed the participation of senior police officers and officials who acknowledged the contribution of the outgoing officers to the States policing systemAlthough Shankar Jiwal has stepped down from his primary role the State government has entrusted him with a new responsibilityHe has been appointed as the first Chairman of the newly constituted Fire Commission Jiwal is scheduled to assume office at the headquarters of the Fire and Rescue Services Department in Egmore on Monday This move ensures that the experience of the retired officer continues to benefit the administration in a new domainMeanwhile Venkataraman who had been serving as the Administrative DGP of the Tamil Nadu Police has been chosen to take over as the new DGP in charge of law and orderOn Sunday at 4 pm a brief function was held at the DGPs office where he formally took charge as the incharge DGPReports indicate that Shankar Jiwal personally handed over responsibilities to his successor ensuring a smooth transition of dutiesIn another key development Vineet Dev Vankadey who had been serving as the Headquarters DGP has been appointed as the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation This reshuffle of senior officers is seen as part of the governments strategy to make effective use of the expertise and leadership of seasoned IPS officers in new and critical administrative positionsThe changes come at a significant juncture with the State government emphasising efficiency law enforcement readiness and infrastructure improvements in the police forceWith Venkataraman now at the helm of law and order expectations are high for a continued focus on maintaining peace and strengthening the policing framework across Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/g-venkataraman-appointed-tns-dgp-635457.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/g-venkataraman-appointed-new-tn-police-chief-635458.html Chennai Aug 31 Senior IPS officer G Venkataraman has been appointed the new Director General of Police in Tamil Nadu following the retirement of two top police officials on Sunday Shankar Jiwal who had been serving as the DGP and Shailesh Kumar Yadav the DGP of Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation both retired from serviceTo mark their retirement a formal farewell function was organised at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore Chennai on SaturdayThe event witnessed the participation of senior police officers and officials who acknowledged the contribution of the outgoing officers to the states policing systemAlthough Jiwal has stepped down from his primary role the State government has entrusted him with a new responsibilityHe has been appointed as the first Chairman of the newly constituted Fire Commission Jiwal is scheduled to assume office at the headquarters of the Fire and Rescue Services Department in Egmore on Monday This move ensures that the experience of the retired officer continues to benefit the administration in a new domainMeanwhile Venkataraman who had been serving as the DG Administration has been chosen to take over as the new DGPA brief function was held at the DGPs office where he formally took charge as the incharge DGPReports indicate that Jiwal personally handed over responsibilities to his successor ensuring a smooth transition of dutiesVineet Dev Vankadey who had been serving as the DGP Headquarters has been appointed as the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation This reshuffle of senior officers is seen as part of the governments strategy to make effective use of the expertise and leadership of seasoned IPS officers in new and critical administrative positionsThe changes come at a significant juncture with the state government emphasising efficiency law enforcement readiness and infrastructure improvements in the police forceWith Venkataraman now at the helm of law and order expectations are high for a continued focus on maintaining peace and strengthening the policing framework across Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/g-venkataraman-appointed-new-tn-police-chief-635458.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/racket-refilling-premium-scotch-bottles-with-cheap-alcohol-busted-in-punjab-635496.html Chandigarh Aug 31 Punjab Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Sunday that the State Excise Department has conducted two major enforcement operations leading to the unearthing of a racked refilling premium scotch and whiskey bottles with lowquality and cheap alcohol and the seizure of a substantial consignment of illicit alcohol He added that the operations in the Ludhiana East range were executed based on specific intelligence inputs and under the supervision of Excise and Taxation Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal along with other senior departmental officersOur teams acted with precision to not only seize illegal stock but also to expose a new modus operandi where criminals are endangering public health by refilling premium bottles with lowquality liquor This is a clear case of fraud and a serious threat to consumer safety and we will not tolerate it he saidIn the first raid enforcement teams in coordination with local police dismantled a sophisticated racket operating in LudhianaThe accused were found refilling highend imported liquor bottles brands including Glenlivet Johnnie Walker Gold Label and Chivas Regal with cheaper Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Punjab Medium Liquor with the intent to deceive consumers and evade excise dutiesTwo people Amit Vij and Pankaj Saini were apprehended at the spotThe authorities recovered 106 empty bottles 39 refilled bottles various bottling accessories and seized a vehicleAn FIR has been registered at Police Station Division number 3 in Ludhiana and investigations are ongoing to trace the full extent of the networkIn another operation excise officials intercepted Vikramjeet Singh in Samrala who was found in possession of 60 bottles of illicit liquor labeled For Sale in Chandigarh onlyThe consignment had been illegally smuggled into Punjab prompting his arrestA case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Punjab Excise Act 1914Minister Cheema said the Excise Department will continue its rigorous enforcement drives across the state to dismantle illegal supply chains and prevent the circulation of spurious and nondutypaid alcoholHe highlighted that regular raids surprise inspections and coordinated interstate operations will persist against bootleggers and smugglersThe Minister also urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest excise or police authority stressing that public cooperation is vital to eliminate the menace of illicit liquor from Punjab IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/racket-refilling-premium-scotch-bottles-with-cheap-alcohol-busted-in-punjab-635496.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-police-bust-bki-backed-terror-module-arrest-two-635529.html Chandigarh Aug 31 In an intelligenceled operation Punjab Police have busted a Babbar Khalsa International BKIbacked terror module and thwarted major disruptive activities in the state with the arrest of two operatives state Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday Those arrested have been identified as Sarwan Kumar and Balwinder Singh both residents of Gurdaspur During the search police teams have recovered an Arges hand grenade and a 30 bore Star Mark pistol along with three cartridges from their possession The development came in less than a week after Counter Intelligence Pathankot had averted a target killing by busting a module of the same network with the four members including two juveniles and recovered two 30 bore Star Mark pistols from their possession DGP Yadav said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the arrested accused were working on the directions of their foreignbased handlers who are backed by Babbar Khalsa International The duo were introduced to these handlers by an intermediary he said The DGP said that a case under the relevant sections of law has been registered and efforts are being made to trace and apprehend the other members associated with this network he said Sharing more details Assistant Inspector General Pathankot Sukhminder Singh Mann said that the arrested accused were tasked to conduct a recce of various security establishments and to execute the assignment they were provided with explosives and funds The accused were communicating with their handlers using encrypted apps and virtual phone numbers Mann said that further investigations are being conducted to unearth this BKIbacked entire network and investigate previous crimes committed by the arrested accused In this regard a case FIR No 48 dated August 30 under Section 25 of the Arms Act Section 61 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and Sections 3 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act has been registered at a police station in Amritsar IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-police-bust-bki-backed-terror-module-arrest-two-635529.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/traffic-diversions-in-puducherry-tomorrow-for-ganesh-idol-immersion-procession-635244.html Puducherry Aug 30 The Puducherry Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions and vehiclefree zones on Sunday for Lord Ganeshs idol immersion procession In a statement the Superintendent of Police Traffic NorthEast said that as a continuation of the Vinayagar Chaturthi festival the immersion of idols in the sea will be heldIdols from different parts of Puducherry will assemble at Saram Avvai Thidal and then proceed in a procession through Kamaraj Salai Nehru Street MG Road Ajanta Junction Old Distillery and Beach Road for immersionThe idols from the Muthialpet side will be taken to Pattankadai Junction via Anna Salai while those from the Nellithope side will also reach Pattankadai Junction through Maraimalai Adigal Salai and Anna SalaiThe police said all heavy vehicles including town and route buses as well as light motor vehicles coming from Kalapet via Muthialpet towards the Puducherry New Bus Stand must take a diversion at Muthialpet Ezhaimaramman Koil Junction and proceed through Shivaji Statue Kokku Park Rajiv Gandhi Square Indira Gandhi Square and Nellithope before reaching the New Bus StandSimilarly heavy vehicles and light motor vehicles heading towards Bussy Street and Ambour Salai from Muthialpet towards Kalapet and Chennai must take a left turn at Venkata Subbha Reddiyar Statue and move via Maraimalai Adigal Salai Nellithope Indira Gandhi Square Rajiv Gandhi Square Kokku Park and Shivaji Statue to continue towards Kalapet and ChennaiTraffic movement will be prohibited in Kamaraj Salai from Lenin Street Junction to Pattankadai Junction from 12 noon until the completion of the processionFrom 3 pm vehicle entry will also be restricted along Anna Salai until the procession enters JN Street with diversions enforced at Anna45 Feet Road Junction and Odiansalai JunctionNo vehicles will be allowed along the procession route covering JN Street MG Road and SV Patel SalaiThe police have urged commuters to avoid these routes during the specified hours to prevent inconvenience and to cooperate with the authorities to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/traffic-diversions-in-puducherry-tomorrow-for-ganesh-idol-immersion-procession-635244.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/maoists-kill-another-shikshadoot-in-chhattisgarhs-bastar-region-635254.html Raipur Aug 30 In another chilling case of violence Maoists have killed another Shikshadoot identified as Kallu Tati in striketorn Bastar division of Chhattisgarh Shikshadoots are local education volunteers in ChhattisgarhThe latest victim Tati is the ninth Shikshadoot victim of Maoists in the recent past He was brutally murdered marking yet another grim chapter in a series of killings that have sown widespread panic among communities striving to rebuild education in remote conflictridden areasThe incident occurred on Friday evening at around 9 pm when Tati a dedicated Shikshadoot posted at Nendra school in the highly Naxalaffected Gangalore region was returning home after a day of teaching children Ambushed en route he was kidnapped by Maoists and executed later that night His body was callously discarded discovered by locals the following day police officials saidA total of six Shikshadoots in Bijapur and three in Sukma have been killed so far in ChhattisgarhTati a resident of nearby Todka village had been instrumental in educating young minds in one of Bastars most vulnerable zones where access to formal schooling remains precarious due to ongoing Maoist activities This murder comes on the heels of a similar attack in neighbouring Sukma district underscoring a disturbing patternShikshadoots often young locals stepping up to fill educational voids have become prime targets for Maoists seeking to disrupt government initiatives aimed at normalising life in these interiorsAuthorities report that since the gradual reopening of schools previously shuttered by insurgent activities a total of nine Shikshadoots have fallen victim to such targeted killingsOf these five occurred in Bijapur while four were in Sukma highlighting the districts as hotspots of this renewed aggressionThe roots of this conflict trace back to the Salwa Judum era a controversial antiNaxalite campaign in the mid2000s that polarised the regionDuring their peak dominance Maoists systematically demolished school buildings in controlled territories forcing many institutions to relocateAs security forces regained ground and the situation stabilised somewhat the Chhattisgarh government prioritised reviving education by reopening these facilitiesIn areas lacking permanent teachers communitydriven Shikshadoots emerged as lifelines imparting basic literacy and fostering hope amid adversityHowever this progress has provoked backlash from Maoists who view these educators as symbols of state infiltrationThe killings are an attempt to instil fear and derail development said police sources in Bijapur speaking on condition of anonymityLocals already grappling with the crossfire between security forces and insurgents now live in heightened dreadVillages like Nendra and Todka nestled in dense forests have seen school attendance plummet as parents weigh the risks of sending children to classThe recent spate of murders has prompted calls for enhanced protection for ShikshadootsAdvocacy groups urge the government to deploy more security personnel around schools and provide these volunteers with better support including insurance and training in conflict zonesMeanwhile security operations against Maoists have intensified with raids yielding arms caches but failing to curb the targeted assassinations IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/maoists-kill-another-shikshadoot-in-chhattisgarhs-bastar-region-635254.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-files-supplementary-chargesheet-against-5-maoists-for-targeted-killing-of-army-personnel-in-chhattisgarh-635261.html Jagdalpur Aug 30 The National Investigation Agency NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against five individuals affiliated with the banned CPI Maoist for their alleged involvement in the murder of Army personnel Motiram Achala in Chhattisgarhs Kanker district This follows an earlier chargesheet filed against another accusedThe latest chargesheet submitted before the NIA Special Court in Jagdalpur names Bhawan Lal Jain Suresh Kumar Salam Shailendra Kumar Baghel Anduram Salam and Sonu HemlaAchala who was on leave and visiting his family was fatally shot on February 25 2023 while attending the Useli village fair in the Amabeda areaJagdalpur Aug 30 The National Investigation Agency NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against five individuals affiliated with the banned CPI Maoist for their alleged involvement in the murder of Army personnel Motiram Achala in Chhattisgarhs Kanker districtNIA investigations revealed that the attack was carried out by armed cadres of the CPI Maoist including Hemla a member of the Kuyemari Area Committee under the North Bastar DivisionThe other four accused were active Over Ground Workers OGWs who facilitated the conspiracyThe killing was allegedly designed with the involvement of a senior Maoist leader who helped identify Achala at the crowded fairThe motive according to the NIA was to instil fear among locals and undermine the presence of security forces in the tribal regionThe agency had earlier chargesheeted Ashu Korsa another armed cadre from Bijapur district in June 2025Korsa was arrested in December 2024 after being linked to the broader conspiracyThe NIA took over the case from local police on February 29 2024 citing its national security implications Officials stated that the murder was part of the CPI Maoists ongoing campaign to destabilise governance and obstruct development efforts in interior areasFurther investigation is underway to identify additional conspirators and trace the operational network behind the attackSecurity forces continue to monitor developments closely ensuring that those responsible for such acts of violence are brought to justiceThe case serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by extremist elements operating in Indias conflictridden areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-files-supplementary-chargesheet-against-5-maoists-for-targeted-killing-of-army-personnel-in-chhattisgarh-635261.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/odisha-three-held-in-puri-drugs-cash-three-two-wheelers-seized-635285.html Puri Aug 30 The Special Squad of the police in Odishas Puri arrested three persons and recovered about 170 grams of brown sugar Rs 16 lakh in cash and three twowheelers during a raid in the temple town the police said on Saturday Acting on a tipoff the police carried out a raid in Chandanpur area here on Friday evening after information about the drug supply in the locality by the accusedThe accused have been identified as Pradeep Kumar Pradhan Litu Pradhan and Niranjan ParidaPuri Superintendent of Police SP Pratik Singh said that the arrest is a major step in the polices ongoing antinarcotics driveThese arrests are a direct result of our focused intelligencebased operations the SP saidSingh said that the accused were apprehended redhanded while selling the brown sugarThe police seized 170 grams of the contraband worth Rs 16 lakh two motorcycles one scooter and three mobile phones from their possession the SP addedThe recovery also included a small knifeThe police also recovered Rs 16 lakh in cash from the possession of the accused suspected to be proceeds from the sale of the contrabandThe Chandrapur police led the raid the SP said adding that the accused admitted to working for two notorious local drug peddlers who are currently abscondingEfforts are underway to apprehend the main accused in the drug traffickingThe seized contraband and other items were confiscated in the presence of an executive magistrate and two independent witnessesThe accused will be produced before the court on Saturday as the investigation continues to uncover more details about the drug supply chainPuri Police achieved significant success as part of its ongoing antidrug campaign Acting on intelligence inputs about the movement of interstate drug suppliers the Special Squad SDPO Sadar team and Chandanpur InspectorinCharge coordinated efforts and tracked the suspects When the accused arrived to supply the drugs they were arrested by our team SP Singh said while briefing the mediaThe SP added that efforts are being intensified to make Puri a drugfree district and more such crackdowns will follow IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/odisha-three-held-in-puri-drugs-cash-three-two-wheelers-seized-635285.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/less-than-50-weapons-maximum-impact-the-story-of-operation-sindoor-635317.html New Delhi Aug 30 In a rare public disclosure the Indian Air Force has shed light on the covert military operation that followed the devastating April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam Jammu and Kashmir which claimed 26 lives Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari revealed new footage and operational details of Operation Sindoor Indias precision strikes against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied KashmirPlanning began almost immediately after the attack On April 23 all three armed services convened at their respective headquarters to assess options By April 24 a highlevel team had reviewed a range of contingency plans many of which had been prepared in advance for rapid deployment Tactical planning intensified over the next few days and by April 29 nine key targets had been finalised The strike date was set for May 5 Between May 6 and 9 Indian forces executed a series of calculated strikes he saidAccording to Air Marshal Tiwari fewer than 50 weapons were used to achieve what he described as conflict eliminationThe objective was clear deliver a strong visible response deter future attacks and grant the armed forces full operational freedom even in the face of potential escalation Pakistan responded with attempted strikes on Indian military bases on May 8 9 and 10 These were met with fierce counterattacks targeting several Pakistani military installations he saidAfter four days of intense crossborder drone and missile exchanges both nations reached an understanding on May 10 to end hostilitiesThis is the first time since Operation Sindoor that the Air Force is speaking publicly Tiwari said emphasising the strategic restraint and precision that defined the missionWe boiled down to nine targets And in less than 50 weapons we were able to achieve conflict eliminationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh also present at the summit highlighted the growing importance of air defence in modern warfareHe introduced the Sudarshan Chakra mission an ambitious initiative aimed at strengthening Indias defensive and offensive capabilitiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the project during his Independence Day speech days after Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir reportedly hinted at targeting Indian assets in future confrontationsOperation Sindoor marks a turning point in Indias military doctrine a blend of speed precision and strategic messaging It also signals a new era of transparency in defence affairs with the Air Force stepping forward to share its role in safeguarding national security IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/less-than-50-weapons-maximum-impact-the-story-of-operation-sindoor-635317.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/even-without-a-terror-group-zakir-naik-poses-a-grave-threat-to-indias-security-635357.html New Delhi Aug 30 Abubacker Siddique who operated as a lone wolf was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police recently The police termed him as a big fish with advanced bomb making skills During his questioning he had told the police that he was operating alone and was inspired by the preachings of Zakir Naik a wanted criminal in India currently living in MalaysiaThe agencies have been on the look out for Naik for several years now Naik however remains free in Malaysia and has no restrictions He had even travelled to Pakistan recently where he was given a rousing welcomeNaik may not have dedicated terror modules or may not plan strikes However he remains an institution by himself and his speeches and radical school of thought continues to inspire many to either indulge in violence or take the terror pathNaik had managed to flee India in 2016 He is wanted in India for cases relating to money laundering and inciting extremism through his hate speeches Naik is unwelcome in many countries since his speeches manage to incite the youth into taking extreme pathsOver the years India has made several requests to Malaysia to have him extradited but the country has refused to entertain the plea In 2019 the then Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohammad had said that his country had the right not to extradite Naik if he would not be accorded justice in IndiaThe Abubacker Siddique case is a grim reminder that Naik remaining in the open continues to pose a security risk for India His influence is not just limited to India but to other countries as well The 2016 Dhaka cafe attack which claimed 22 lives had a Naik link to it Although he was not involved in the planning the attackers had said that it was his speeches that inspired them to carry out the strikesThe Indian agencies say that Naik could be considered to be more dangerous than any terror group It is his speeches which makes him lethal His speeches and messages that reach millions of people online is what is causing a worry for security agenciesWhile the Malaysian government has refused to extradite him India would have hoped that the ban that was imposed on Naik in 2019 would have continued However in February Malaysian minister Saifuddin Nasution Islamil said that there are no ban orders on him from giving public speeches While Naik had openly declared his support for the AlQaeda he is not officially part of any terror group He functions on his own but manages to get the message through The Indian agencies say that he is the most dangerous preachers in the world His messages are rabid and he has very good convincing skills which make him even more dangerous Moreover unlike other rabid preachers who deliver their speeches either in Urdu or Arabic Naik does so in English This has ensured that he has a much wider reach and hence more people especially the youth follow him blindlyNaiks ability to radicalise people through his hate speeches was recognised by Pakistan He was given a red carpet welcome in Pakistan despite objections by India The Pakistan trip was equivalent to a state visit and during the same he met with former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam NawazIndian officials say that Naik has managed to play it smart Unlike outfits such as the Islamic State he does not give open calls to carry out attacks In fact he never speaks about attacks However his style of operation is extremely dangerous as he manages to put out his message which eventually ends up radicalising the youth Be it the case of Abubacker Siddique or the Dhaka Cafe attackers Naik has had no direct role to play in it However the attackers themselves had said that they were inspired by his speeches In such an event it is very hard to pin him down and Naik manages to get away with free speech However it is the same speech that would have done the damage IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/even-without-a-terror-group-zakir-naik-poses-a-grave-threat-to-indias-security-635357.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/vijay-mallya-moves-karnataka-hc-for-bank-records-on-loan-recoveries-court-lists-plea-for-hearing-in-sept-635139.html Bengaluru Aug 29 The Karnataka High Court on Friday listed the petition by fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya demanding a direction to the concerned banks to provide a statement of accounts on the remaining debt amount owed by him and others to September 15 The United Breweries Holdings Limited UBHL Director Daljit Mahal has also filed a plea in this regardThe petitions have sought a direction to release statement by banks on the remaining debt owed by Vijay Mallya and UBHL and other certificate debtorsThe plea has also been made asking for financial details or an updated account that includes interest that has been accumulating over time and proper credit for any payments or recoveries that have been made since April 10 2017 which is the date of the updated recovery certificate issued by the Debts Recovery TribunalConsidering the petition the bench headed by Justice BM Shyam Prasad passed the order to list the matter on September 15Senior counsel Sajan Poovayya appearing for Vijay Mallya had submitted before the court that a winding up order ie a legal order to shut down a company and sell its assets to pay debts was issued against Kingfisher Airlines and its parent company UBHLThis winding up order has been confirmed all the way up to the Supreme Court The amount owed has already been recovered Despite that additional recovery actions were still being taken against Vijay Mallya the ownerpromoter he saidThe companies have been legally shut down the courts even the Supreme Court have confirmed it and the debt has already been paid back Yet further recovery actions are still being taken against Mallya possibly unnecessarily or unfairly counsel Poovayya addedHe also said that Rs 6200 crore which was ordered to be paid by primary debtor Kingfisher and guarantor UBHL was recovered multiple times and there is an admitted statement wherein the recovery officer says Rs 10200 crore has been recoveredPoovayya also added that the statement is also made in the Parliament by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman that Rs 14000 crore has been recoveredThe petition seeks interim orders for staying all further actions by banksThe petition also sought details of assets and properties which are with banks and not utilised towards the debts IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/vijay-mallya-moves-karnataka-hc-for-bank-records-on-loan-recoveries-court-lists-plea-for-hearing-in-sept-635139.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/explained-chinas-tech-trade-dominance-can-create-a-global-surveillance-apparatus-635160.html New Delhi Aug 29 A bid by the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD to enter Taiwan has raised security concerns a report said on Friday A recent dinner hosted by Taiku Motors a distributor for Chinese EV giant BYD with Taiwanese officials sparked suspicions of a hidden Beijing strategy to enter the Taiwanese market a report from Nepal Aaja saidTaiwan has already banned direct imports of Peoples Republic of China PRCmade complete vehicles but multiple reports suggest that Chinese EV companies are trying to capture the market through locally assembled vehicles or via trade reroutingChinese EVs equipped with advanced driver assistance systems ADAS and AI can act as mobile data centres that collect location audio and traffic data the Nepal Aaja report saidAnalysts warn that cloudconnected systems sending data to China may facilitate state surveillance threatening Taiwans sovereignty They are in effect rolling repositories of sensors processors and cloudconnected systems capable of collecting vast amounts of environmental and behavioural data the report saidExperts compared EVs to a Trojan horse referencing past instances of Chinese tech espionage in telecommunications and devices worldwide Chinesemade electronic devices from smartphones and routers to cranes at seaports have come under increasing scrutiny worldwide Investigations have revealed that some of these products contain components capable of transmitting sensitive data back to Beijing the report saidFrom compromised telecom networks to spywarelaced mobile apps the pattern of data extraction is well documented it further saidGermany Australia and India have taken steps to phase out Chinese telecom components from their 5G networks citing espionage risks it addedExperts urged Taiwan to continue the ban on Chinesemade vehicles highlighting that geopolitical risks should influence technology evaluations beyond just cost or performance to safeguard national security in a time when data is linked to sovereignty IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/explained-chinas-tech-trade-dominance-can-create-a-global-surveillance-apparatus-635160.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bihar-gateway-jampk-target-jem-infiltration-signals-isis-new-tactic-635168.html New Delhi Aug 25 The entry of three JaisheMuhammad terrorists into Bihar via the Nepal route has put the entire state on very high alert The suspected JaisheMuhammad members have been identified as Hasnain Ali from Rawalpindi Adil Hussain from Imerkot and Mohammad Usman from Bahawalpur in Pakistan While the motive is unclear the security agencies had suspected that they may have been sent in to disrupt the elections that are to be held in Bihar by November 2025 However since that is a long way to go officials feel that they may be trying to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir since infiltrations through the Line of Control LoC and International Border IB have become extremely toughThe development comes in the wake of the agencies recently flagging that the ISI will use the Nepal route to carry out illegal acts such as infiltration terror and counterfeit currency smugglingThe count of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir has gone down Moreover after Operation Sindoor the morale of the local terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir too is down The ISI has been plotting to reactivate its Over Ground Worker network in JampK and for this it would need some of its terrorists from Pakistan to coordinate on the ground This latest infiltration into Bihar could be linked to thatBy infiltrating terrorists into Bihar and then sneaking them into Jammu and Kashmir by road the ISI would be able to achieve its objective In the past the ISI had tried the same through the Punjab route Initially drones were used to send in arms and ammunition and drugsThe arms were meant to be smuggled into JampK and the proceeds from the sales of the drugs were to fund terror activitiesWhile the Pakistanis managed to achieve some success with the help of drones they were finding it hard to send in terrorists The security along the Punjab border is much tighter when compared to that along the Bihar borderFollowing the infiltration security has been heightened along the IndoNepal border and Seemanchal districts While security agencies have been instructed to increase surveillance and collect Intelligence District Intelligence Units have been told to take required measures to curb any suspicious activityPatrolling too has been increased in the border areas including Sitamarhi Supaul Araria Madhubani East and West Champaran districtsThe infiltration route through Bihar is a preferred one since there is a history of several outfits making the state a haven The Indian Mujahideen had used the BiharNepal route extensively to reach Pakistan Yasin Bhatkal of the Indian Mujahideen too had been arrested on the IndiaNepal border while trying to flee from BiharBe it members of the Students Islamic Movement of India SIMI or the Indian Mujahideen IM all of them would take shelter in Bihar after every blast It was the Indian Mujahideen which had set up the infamous Darbhanga module Yasin and his associates would take shelter there after carrying out a blastUntil recently before the Popular Front of India PFI was banned it had been found that they too had been scouting for people from Bihar The PFI had been recruiting youth from East Champaran and Muzaffarpur districtsWhile all these outfits do not exist today some members who never came under the radar of the agencies may be on the ISIs pay list These elements could be helping the ISI manage the infiltration and also ensure that terrorists from Pakistan manage to enter Bihar safely and then be transported to Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bihar-gateway-jampk-target-jem-infiltration-signals-isis-new-tactic-635168.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/operation-sindoor-how-india-averted-a-global-terror-front-in-kashmir-635171.html New Delhi Aug 29 Before Operation Sindoor a new terror order was taking place in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK That order was looking strong and had the alliance gone through as planned then it would have been a major security headache for India especially in Jammu and Kashmir JampK However this order was dismantled in a matter of thirty minutes thanks to the armed forces who carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pulwama attack in which 26 innocents were killedOn one hand the Indian government had given a free hand to the security agencies to eliminate terrorists and their networks in Jammu and Kashmir On the other hand the Hamas was being beaten down badly by the Israelis Realising that even though geographically apart both the terror groups fighting in Kashmir and Hamas need to show solidarity with each other They felt that this move would unite all Islamic terror outfits across the globeTo facilitate this announcement a Kashmir Solidarity and Hamas Operation Al Aqsa Conference was held at the Shaheed Sabir Stadium in Rawalkot It was attended by the top leaders of Hamas LashkareTayiba JaisheMuhammad and Hizbul Mujahideen During the meeting provocative speeches had been made against India and Israel It was decided that it was time to take Kashmir back from IndiaThe announcement of a tieup between these terror groups was made on February 5 which which is observed as Kashmir Solidarity Day in Pakistan The announcement was made in the presence of several Palestinians who were present A top Hamas leader Dr Khalid AlQadoumi was also present at the meetingWhile all looked set Pakistan decided to indulge in a misadventure in Pahalgam India decided that the retaliation would be a strong one and the doctrine that every attack of terror would be treated as an act of war would henceforth be followedDuring Operation Sindoor the Indian armed forces carried out multiple precision strikes both in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir The biggest hits were the Bahawalpur headquarters of the JaisheMuhammad and the Lashkars top training facility in Muridke The armed forces also destroyed a considerable amount of infrastructure belonging to these groups in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir Camps where the meetings of Hamas and other Pakistanbased terror groups were also hit This operation in a nutshell sent the terror groups into a tizzy and they decided that it was time to rebuild instead of indulging in larger misadventures such as engaging with Hamas for the battle in KashmirHamas too changed its focus and felt that it needed more to battle against Israel rather than engage with terror groups in Pakistan Security officials say that while the plans may have been hit this time this grouping would try and get back when things are largely settledIn Pakistan the current focus of the terror groups is to first lift the morale of their cadres A lot of infrastructure has been lost and billions of dollars are being pumped into rebuilding it The recruitments have slowed down since there are no motivational speakers to give them pep talks Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed have been advised against leaving the open fearing another operation by India For now these terror groups are circulating old speeches of these terrorists and passing them off as new IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/operation-sindoor-how-india-averted-a-global-terror-front-in-kashmir-635171.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/no-jem-infiltration-in-bihar-adg-law-amp-order-pankaj-darad-635177.html Patna Aug 29 A day after reports claimed that three terrorists of Pakistanbacked outfit JaisheMuhammed JeM had entered Bihar via Nepal the Bihar Police clarified on Friday that no such infiltration has taken place ADG Law and Order Pankaj Darad while speaking to the media said that investigations have revealed the three Pakistani citizens in question did not cross into BiharAccording to the police probe the men had arrived in Kathmandu from Dubai on August 8 but instead of moving towards the IndoNepal border they flew directly to MalaysiaNo evidence or clue has been found so far to suggest that these individuals entered Bihars territory ADG Darad confirmedHe further added that at present there is no concrete proof of their links to JaisheMuhammed or any other terrorist outfit though agencies are continuing detailed investigations into the matterEarlier based on intelligence inputs the Bihar Police had issued an alert across the state and even announced a reward of Rs 50000 each for the three suspects identified as Hasnain Ali Adil Hussain and Mohammad UsmanPankaj Darad said that so far investigations have revealed no evidence of infiltrationThe ADG emphasised that despite these findings the police remain constantly alert and intensive checks and investigations continue in the border areasSo far all reports suggest the news of infiltration has proved to be baseless But this entire episode has definitely tested the alertness of the Bihar Police and security agencies he saidDespite this clarification the Bihar Police is maintaining strict vigilance In border districts security forces are conducting flag marches and stepping up checking operations Sniffer dogs are being deployed to scan people and luggage at bus stands railway stations malls and crowded marketsMajor security changes in Rahul Gandhis schedule after JeM operatives infiltrate BiharMeanwhile major changes were also made in the security arrangements of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhis Voter Adhikar Yatra after the state Police issued a statewide high alertOn Thursday LoP Rahul Gandhi travelled directly from his Sitamarhi camp to the Janaki Temple avoiding the planned halts at several welcome platformsThe muchanticipated roadshow scheduled after his temple visit was also cancelled at the last momentFor the first time since the yatra began LoP Rahul Gandhi shifted from an open jeep to a closed vehicle due to heightened security concernsHe also advanced his schedule reaching Motihari by 11 am on Thursday an hour ahead of the planned time and did not stop at any intermediate locationsLoP Rahul Gandhi emphasised that the campaigns objective is to make citizens aware of their constitutional rights IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/no-jem-infiltration-in-bihar-adg-law-amp-order-pankaj-darad-635177.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/unsc-votes-to-end-lebanon-peacekeeping-mission-with-nearly-1-000-indian-troops-635191.html United Nations Aug 29 The UN Security Council has decided to end the peacekeeping operations in Lebanon in which nearly 1000 Indian troops are deployed The Council voted on Thursday to shut down in two years the UN Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL that has been struggling to keep the peace in southern Lebanon where Israel confronts the Hezbollah and the weak Lebanese military is caught in the middleThe 47yearold UNIFILs mandate that expires this weekend was extended for a final time till the end of 2026 with another year allowed for the safe and orderly wind down of the operationsThere are currently 10800 peacekeepers in UNIFIL including 903 from IndiaThe resolution for extending the mandate was crafted carefully by France to avoid a US veto that would have reflected Israels opposition to the UNIFILFrance Missions Charge dAffaires Jay Dharmadikari welcomed the limited extension and said Any premature withdrawal would have hampered undermined or even weakened the Lebanese governments effortsThis precious time will be necessary to support the buildup of the Lebanese Armed Forces and establish the Lebanese states authority throughout its territory while the situation remains precarious he saidActing US Permanent Representative Dorothy Shea said This will be the last time the United States will support an extension of UNIFILUNIFIL facilities have come under attack from Israel as it says it pursues the Hezbollah while accusing the peacekeepers of being ineffectiveThe Iranbacked Hezbollah forces have also defied UNIFIL and operated in the areas it patrolsUNIFIL was created by the Council in 1978 with a mandate to monitor the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and to help the Lebanese government reestablish its authority in the areaIsraels Permanent Ambassador said the UNIFIL had failed and Hezbollah took over the regionToday the Lebanese government has the responsibility to take control of the area and to understand that they have to be there not Hezbollah not anyone else he saidHezbollah has been routed by Israeli operations in recent months that struck its positions by air and land pushing past UNIFIL as it stepped up operations against its adversaries in the region after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel in 2023Two Indians Brigadier Ganesan Athmanathan and Major General Lalit Mohan Tewari commanded the force in the early 2000s IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/unsc-votes-to-end-lebanon-peacekeeping-mission-with-nearly-1-000-indian-troops-635191.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-arrests-third-accused-in-andhra-is-terror-conspiracy-case-634948.html New Delhi Aug 28 The National Investigation Agency NIA has arrested another key accused in the Vizianagaram ISIS terrorist conspiracy case an official said on Thursday Arif Hussain aka Abu Talib a resident of Bihar was nabbed by an NIA team at IGI Airport Delhi while attempting to flee the country the official saidHe will be presented before the NIA Special Court Visakhapatnam he saidInvestigations by the NIA had revealed that the accused had been in contact with accused SirajurRahman already arrested in the case earlier along with Syed SameerSiraj and Sameer were found to be in possession of chemicals used for making IEDs and were conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks the NIA saidArif was involved in illegal supply of weapons in various parts of the country for jihadi activities the investigations further revealedBefore the NIA took over the investigation Siraj and Sameer were arrested in May by Andhra Pradesh PoliceThe police took them into custody from Visakhapatnam Central Jail and shifted to Vizianagaram for questioningSenior officials including the incharge Superintendent of Police Madhava Reddy questioned the accused over the alleged terror plotThe duo was questioned about the plot and the activities of AlHind Ittehadul Muslimeen floated by them The investigating officials tried to gather information about their contacts in Andhra Pradesh Telangana and other statesSiraj was arrested by Vizianagaram police following the recovery of explosives at his residence on May 17 The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Sameer in HyderabadSameer was brought to Vizianagaram and the duo were sent to judicial custody for 14 daysThey were booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967 and under the Explosive Substances Act of 1908The two suspects had allegedly procured explosives online and were planning a series of explosions near Vizianagaram IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-arrests-third-accused-in-andhra-is-terror-conspiracy-case-634948.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/white-house-cites-low-delhi-crime-rates-in-prez-trumps-campaign-to-take-over-law-and-order-in-us-cities-634982.html New York Aug 29 The White House is comparing the low murder rate in New Delhi to the high rate in Chicago as it builds its case for federal intervention in that city US President Donald Trumps Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that the Illinois citys murder rate was 15 times higher than the Indian capitals in 2024 Chicagos homicide rate was 255 per 100000 residents according to city statistics while Delhis was 148Earlier to justify President Trump deploying the National Guard troops and federal law enforcement personnel in Washington the White House posted a chart showing the murder rates in 11 capitals around the world in 2024That ranked Delhis murder rate at the ninth spot with only London and Madrid ahead of it while Washington topped the chart with 2764 homicidesIslamabad ranked the fourth worst with a rate of 92 per 100000 residentsHaving deployed the National Guard in Washington Chicago is his next targetChicago is a mess and Chicagoans were screaming for help President Trump said last weekSo I think Chicago will be our next federal deployment and then well help with New York he saidThe National Guard can be broadly compared to the Territorial Army except it is organised on the basis of states and both the federal and state governments share control over them They can be deployed in combat overseas as it happened in Iraq and AfghanistanThe US Constitution or laws dont have provisions for Presidents Rule or federal intervention in states and his plans have met stiff opposition from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and federal troops deployment will likely face court challengesAction will be met with a response Pritzker warned We will not stand idly by if he decides to send the National Guard to intimidate Chicagoans he addedSince Washington is a federal territory President Trump had the powers for deployment of the National Guard despite the opposition of Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Democratdominated City CouncilBowser has since grudgingly acknowledged that crime rate has come down since the surge ordered by President TrumpWe know that when carjackings go down when use of guns goes down when homicide or robbery go down neighbourhoods feel safer and are safer so this surge has been important to us she said on WednesdayThere has been no homicide since the National Guard was deployed on August 11 in the city that saw 100 till that date from January 1President Trump has said that he wants the death penalty which is on the federal law books to be invoked in Washington and juveniles to be prosecuted as adultsHe is also pushing all the states and cities that have introduced cashless bail to rescind them by threatening to withhold federal fundsPresident Trump has cast his battle along party lines saying that of the 25 cities with highest crime rates all but a couple are run by DemocratsVoters worry over crime was one of the factors that helped President Trump win the electionEven though Democrats say crimes are falling they are still high and President Trump is hoping to capitalise on thisOne of the dilemmas for the Democrats is that most crime victims in cities are African Americans and Latinos nearly 95 per cent of murder victims in Chicago for example are from those communities and President Trump hopes to appeal to themIn hard numbers Chicago with a population of 275 million recorded 573 homicides and 2189 sex crimes last year according to the cityWashington which has a population of only 702250 saw 187 homicides and 143 sex abuse cases last year according to the citys federal prosecutors officeIn contrast Delhi with a population of 34 million had 504 murders and 2076 crimes against women last year according to police IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/white-house-cites-low-delhi-crime-rates-in-prez-trumps-campaign-to-take-over-law-and-order-in-us-cities-634982.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/now-sog-probing-junior-engineer-recruitment-exam-says-rajasthan-police-adg-635077.html Jaipur Aug 29 The Special Operations Group SOG on Friday stepped up its probe after the Rajasthan High Court cancelled the SubInspector SI Recruitment examination 2021 SOG Additional Director General ADG VK Singh has said the agency has now shifted focus to other examinations including Junior Engineer JE recruitment and lecturer recruitments where irregularities are under scannerWe have already started working on these cases and results will be out soon Singh addedThe SOG ADG revealed that in the SI paper leak investigation the involvement of 27 accused has been confirmed while another 88 remain under suspicionAll of the accused persons in connection with the case are abscondingWith the help of ATS we have intensified the search How long will they run They will have to surrender sooner or later We are using every legal authority available Singh saidThe ADG confirmed that an FIR under Section 174A of the IPC has been lodged against Suresh Dhaka a key figure in the paper leak gang for ignoring court orders and evading summonsWhenever he comes into our custody he will have to pay the price for this FIR They cannot run away for long now Singh warnedSpeaking on the cancellation of SI recruitment examination the SOG ADG said the court judgment would benefit deserving candidatesMeritorious students will get jobs again with better ranks Those involved in fraud will be thrown out like garbage Even those who had left earlier jobs will get reinstated The High Court has ensured no one is left disappointed he addedThe Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the contentious 2021 SI recruitment exam owing to allegations over paper leak and involvement of members of Rajasthan Public Service Commission RPSCJustice Sameer Jain cancelled the exam which was the bone of contention for both BJP and Congress governments in the state and gave a detailed judgmentThe Hindi idiom ghar ka bhedi lanka dhaye insider does maximum damage aptly encapsulates the egregious circumstances surrounding the SubInspector Recruitment Examination 2021 wherein the very guardians entrusted with safeguarding the sanctity of the process namely the members of the RPSC were instrumental in its vitiation the court order saidThe judgment further called it a travesty of monumental proportions in which six members of the RPSC tasked with the sacrosanct duty of protecting the interests of the public and masses chose to betray that trustSenior advocate Major RP Singh who represented the petitioners said the illegality and fraud on the system was so conspicuous and the judgment would hopefully act as a deterrent for the gangs playing with the future of youths IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/now-sog-probing-junior-engineer-recruitment-exam-says-rajasthan-police-adg-635077.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/terror-attack-was-planned-in-pahalgam-due-to-relative-isolation-heavy-tourist-footfall-in-baisaran-nia-634904.html Jammu Aug 28 The National Investigation Agency NIA said on Thursday that the terrorists chose Baisaran for the terror attack in April due to the heavy tourist footfall there the relative isolation of the meadow and the response time of the security forces The NIA spokesman said on Thursday Three terrorists were directly involved in the brutal terror attack in which 26 people were killed in cold blood on April 22The target was chosen considering the response time from the security agencies posted thereThe terrorists chose Baisaran as the target due to its high tourist presence relative isolation and after considering that the response from the security agencies would take time the NIA spokesman addedIn the targeted attack terrorists killed male tourists around eateries taking pony rides or just picnicking with their families including young children and parents in the Baisaran meadow near PahalgamThe NIA in June arrested two men for harbouring the three Pakistanbased terrorists who were killed by the armed forces late last monthThe arrested persons Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote and Bashir Ahmad Jothar from Pahalgam disclosed the identities of the three assailants as Pakistani nationals affiliated to the proscribed outfit LashkareTaiba LeTThe two men provided food shelter and logistical support to the terrorists NIA officials had saidThe three LeT terrorists who were killed in the July 28 encounter codenamed Operation Mahadev on the outskirts of Srinagar had been hiding in the DachigamHarwan forest belt since the attack they revealedIn response to the Pahalgam terror attack the Indian armed forces on May 7 carried out precision strikes at terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PakistanoccupiedKashmir PoK under Operation SindoorThe operation targeted nine sites including the headquarters and training centres of LeT and JaisheMohammed from where terror attacks against India were planned and directedIn the resulting escalation 18 Defence bases of Pakistan were damaged by the Indian armed forces IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/terror-attack-was-planned-in-pahalgam-due-to-relative-isolation-heavy-tourist-footfall-in-baisaran-nia-634904.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/hungary-bans-ukrainian-commander-over-repeated-pipeline-attacks-634921.html Budapest Aug 28 Hungary has banned the commander of a Ukrainian military unit from entering the country and travelling through the entire Schengen Area blaming him of posing a national security risk following recent attacks against the Druzhba oil pipeline from Russia Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto declared the entry ban on Thursday describing the most recent strike as an assault on Hungarys sovereignty and vowed not to let it go without consequences Xinhua News Agency reportedAccording to him the latest strike was particularly serious as it lasted so long that Hungary almost had to tap into its strategic reservesThe banned Ukrainian commanders name was Robert Brovdy local online portal Mandiner reported citing a statement from the immigration authority The entry ban will be effective for three yearsUkraine had launched three such attacks in recent weeks targeting the Druzhba pipeline all of which disrupted Hungarys energy supply Last week Szijjarto confirmed the crude oil delivery suspension after the overnight attack at the RussianBelarusian border describing it as another attack against Hungarys energy security and an attempt to drag us into the warDeliveries through the pipeline are scheduled to restart on Thursday in test modeIn response to the attacks Szijjarto said Ukraine knows perfectly well that attacks against the Druzhba pipeline harm not Russia but primarily Hungary and Slovakia He called on Ukraine not to attack the oil pipeline supplying Hungary in the future and not to endanger the security of our energy supplyLast week Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Szijjarto together with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar sent a joint letter to senior European Union EU officials urging the European Commission to take immediate action following an attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline at the RussianBelarusian borderThis vital pipeline has been attacked for the third time and now oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia will stop for at least five days Szijjarto wroteCrude oil deliveries to Hungary were suspended again following the overnight strike on the Druzhba pipeline Szijjarto confirmed on August 22Despite the disruption Hungarian oil and gas group MOL assured that regional supply security will be maintained citing reserves and access to an alternative route via the Adriatic pipeline from CroatiaIn a Facebook post Szijjarto denounced the incident as a direct assault on the countrys energy security and an attempt to drag Hungary into the war adding that Hungary would continue to support peace efforts with all its strength while safeguarding its national interests IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/hungary-bans-ukrainian-commander-over-repeated-pipeline-attacks-634921.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terrorists-killed-infiltration-attempt-foiled-in-jampks-uri-634674.html Srinagar Aug 28 Two terrorists were killed on Thursday as the Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control LoC in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmirs Bandipora district Officials said that two terrorists were killed during the infiltration bid near Naushehra Nard in the Gurez sectorA search operation is now going on in the area officials saidOn August 25 joint forces foiled an infiltration bid on the LoC in the Uri sector of Baramulla Terrorists had tried to infiltrate the Torna area of the Uri sector when troops deployed along the LoC detected suspicious movementThe infiltrators were challenged leading to a brief exchange of fire A massive search operation was then launched in the area to ensure that no terrorist had managed to sneak into the Indian side of the LoCEarlier on August 13 a soldier was killed in the Uri sector during a gunfight with the Army near the LoC when terrorists were trying to enter the Indian territoryJoint forces have started aggressive operations against terrorism in JampK targeting terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersThese operations are aimed at dismantling the entire terror ecosystem in the UT rather than rushing to focus merely on the physical elimination of the gunwielding terroristsLt Governor Manoj Sinha has been taking periodic security review meetings wherein his focus remains on dismantling the entire ecosystem of terrorHawala money rackets drug smuggling and drug peddling are also on the scanner of the joint forces in JampK as security agencies believe that the funds generated from these rackets are finally used to sustain terrorismIntelligence agencies and the security forces have busted several hawala money rackets and drug smuggling networks whose roots were finally traced to handlers of terrorists sitting across the border It is specifically for this reason that activities like hawala money rackets and drug smuggling are targeted as a priority by the joint forces in addition to tackling the terrorists using weapons IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terrorists-killed-infiltration-attempt-foiled-in-jampks-uri-634674.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/high-alert-as-3-jem-terrorists-enter-bihar-via-nepal-border-police-put-up-posters-634751.html Patna Aug 28 The Bihar Police Headquarters on Thursday issued a statewide high alert after intelligence inputs suggested the entry of Pakistanbased JaisheMohammed JeM operatives into the state through the Nepal border According to a senior official of Bihar Police three suspected terrorists Hasnain Ali Rawalpindi Adil Hussain Umerkot and Mohammad Usman Bahawalpur allegedly reached Kathmandu in midAugust and crossed into Bihar last weekFollowing the inputs police have circulated the suspects passport details across border districts including Madhubani Sitamarhi Supaul Araria East Champaran and West Champaran as well as KishanganjSecurity agencies and district intelligence units have been directed to step up surveillance verify identities and act on the suspicious movements of any personOfficials have not revealed the exact border point used by the suspects but have issued an alert for allThe IndiaNepal border remains porous with visafree movement allowed under the bilateral treaty making infiltration a serious challenge for security agenciesSecurity has also been intensified in the Muslim dominant Seemanchal regionOfficials said patrolling and surveillance have been stepped up with district intelligence units tasked to monitor and act upon any suspicious activityNotably security was already beefed up along the border in May after Operation SindoorWith the Assembly elections due later this year intelligence agencies believe such infiltration attempts could pose a serious threat to prominent leaders and election events in the stateThis comes against the backdrop of recent counterterror crackdowns in BiharThe National Investigation Agency NIA along with state police had earlier busted several PFI Popular Front of India modules in districts like Patnas Phulwari Sharif which were allegedly involved in antinational activitiesThe suspected entry of Jaish operatives has now raised fears of a larger terror network taking root in the stateFollowing these developments the AntiTerrorist Squad ATS Special Task Force STF and district police units have been placed on high alert IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/high-alert-as-3-jem-terrorists-enter-bihar-via-nepal-border-police-put-up-posters-634751.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/gold-losing-shine-as-smugglers-in-tn-turn-to-drones-e-cigarettes-and-electronics-634641.html New Delhi Aug 27 From drug cartels to gold smugglers Tamil Nadu has become a major transit or landing point The rise in the number of drugrelated incidents has gone up tenfold over the last couple of years However in another trend it has been noticed that the state is also becoming a major hub for drone smuggling Cases of drones being seized have increased and in 2024 alone at least 200 of them worth Rs 200 crore have been seized by the Chennai Air CustomsLax security and routes by sea air and roads have made Tamil Nadu a popular destination for smugglers In recent months there has been a major rise in the number of drug smuggling incidents as well The drug cartels have hired many youth from Tamil Nadu and deployed them in Manipurs Moreh Their job is to bring in marijuana from Manipur by rail and ensure that it reaches Tamil Nadu safelyOnce the drugs land in the state they are taken to Keelakarai in Ramanathapuram Some of the contraband is taken by jetties to the Tuticorin district The drugs are then smuggled into Sri LankaIn Sri Lanka the smugglers ensure that the drugs reach Australia The other drugs that are being smuggled include methamphetamine and cannabis These drugs first land at the Andhra Pradesh or Odisha border before being taken to Tamil Nadu From here a similar route is deployed and the drugs are then smuggled into Sri LankaTamil Nadu has also seen a sharp rise in gold and drone smuggling incidents Last week the Chennai Customs had busted a gold smuggling racket that involved Sri Lankan transit passengers and a contract staff of the Chennai International Airport The Customs seized 257 kilograms of gold worth Rs 25 crore and arrested five personsThe Customs have remained on high vigil to prevent gold smuggling as in the month of June this year the number of such incidents had seen a drop Investigations found that the smugglers used genuine passengers to bring in the gold Those returning to Sri Lanka from India are the ones who are being used for this racket They are paid Rs 10000 to smuggle 800 grams of gold and a free air ticket apart from a stay in a foreign countryWith vigilance high these persons felt that smuggling gold was becoming risky This is when they turned to drones wildlife and ecigarettes which they found to be more lucrative and less riskyIn 2022 the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry had said that import of drones is completely banned in fully assembled Completely Builtup CBU form fully disassembled Completely Knocked Down CKD form or partially assembled Semi Knocked Down SKD form However there is an exception provided for Research and Development and security purposesIf one looks at the numbers in 2020 just nine drones were seized and the following year it was three In 2022 2023 and 202425 the numbers were 29 30 and 200 which marks a significant rise The investigations found that these drones linked to a Chinese company DJI are dismantled and concealed in the checkedin baggage They are then declared as electronics to avoid CustomsThe drones are then assembled and sold in electronic shops For this the smugglers have once again relied on genuine passengers This time around passengers from Singapore Malaysia and the UAE have been tapped to smuggle the drones IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/gold-losing-shine-as-smugglers-in-tn-turn-to-drones-e-cigarettes-and-electronics-634641.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/radicalisation-in-sri-lanka-a-brewing-storm-with-implications-for-india-634646.html New Delhi Aug 27 On April 21 2019 in Sri Lanka a series of bombs went off at four hotels and three Churches in which 269 people were killed The bombings were carried out by terrorists inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State The bombings showed how deeply radicalised a section of the society in Sri Lanka is Further any such activity in Sri Lanka has a direct bearing on India Investigations found that the bombings referred to as Easter Bombings were masterminded by Bahrain HashimWhen the police investigated the Coimbatore blasts case it was found that Hashim was in touch with those involved in the incident He had even visited Tamil Nadu several times and did long stints where he carried out radicalisation missionsRadicalisation and terrorism are not new in Sri Lanka When AlQaeda carried out the 911 attacks the Salafi Wahhabi Muslims in Sri Lanka rejoiced at the fall of the Twin Towers and the deaths of people The same people celebrated when the Buddha statues of Bamiyan were destroyed by the Taliban in AfghanistanAfter the Islamic State was announced by Abu Bakr alBaghdadi 42 Sri Lankans left for Syria and Iraq to join the outfit The leader of the JamaateIslamis student wing Sadiq Abdul Haq had also travelled to Syria where he received trainingUpon his return he teamed up with Hashim and vandalised images of Buddha Mother Mary and GaneshNow a new worry has emerged in Sri Lanka and this is not just a headache for the island nation but for India as well Protests have broken out against Israel and in support of HamasSince the events of October 9 2023 there have been over 20 proPalestinian protests People have come out with placards reading Stop the Genocide and Stop Israel TerrorismMany of these protests have been organised by the Dawatagaha Jumma Masjid Colombo There have been marches in solidarity with the people of Palestine In many parts of the world there have been calls to kill proIsraelis and the authorities worry that this could spill over into the streets of Sri Lanka as wellSuch protests and calls are usually spearheaded by the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas The movements organised have managed to radicalise a lot of people against Israel The worry is that the channels that Hamas has opened up worldwide through which it radicalises people The bigger worry is that Hamas does not expect peaceful protests It seeks blood and there could be many who may get carried away and carry out violenceGiven the history in Sri Lanka and a section of people that can get easily swayed the current situation is worrisomeThe authorities in India too have plenty to worry about owing to this situation The National Investigation Agency in a response to a court in Ernakulam had said that the accused in the Coimbatore blast were in touch with Hashim It was also found that Hashim had visited India in 2017 and had radicalised a large number of youth especially in Tamil Nadu Hashim was also instrumental in radicalising the youth into launching attacks against Hindu leaders in South IndiaGiven this history between modules in South India and Sri Lanka the situation in the island nation is being closely monitored India would not want a spillover from its neighbouring country onto its soil IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/radicalisation-in-sri-lanka-a-brewing-storm-with-implications-for-india-634646.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/chennai-police-permit-installation-of-1-519-vinayagar-idols-issue-guidelines-634469.html Chennai Aug 27 The Greater Chennai Police have granted permission for the installation of 1519 Vinayagar idols across the city for the Vinayaga Chaturthi celebrations on Friday A massive security arrangement has been put in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the festivities and prevent any untoward incidentsPolice officials said that more than 16500 personnel supported by thousands of home guards will be deployed across the city Patrol vehicles will make frequent rounds near the idol installations and beat constables will be on alert throughout the dayOrganisers have been directed to appoint at least two volunteers at each site on a roundtheclock basis in addition to installing CCTV cameras to keep the area under surveillanceSenior officials including Additional Commissioners N Kannan South Pravesh Kumar North and G Karthikeyan Traffic held a meeting earlier this week with representatives of Hindu organisationsDuring the meeting the police laid out clear rules for the installation and immersion of idolsAmong the requirements organisers must secure permission from landowners and local civic authorities as well as obtain No Objection Certificates NOCs from the Fire Department and Tangedco Applications have to be submitted at the local police stations along with a written undertaking to abide by the conditionsThe authorities have fixed the maximum height of idols at 10 feet They also barred the installation of idols in sensitive areas such as near schools hospitals and places of worship to avoid disruptionUse of slogans or banners that could potentially incite communal tension has been strictly prohibitedIn a statement the police warned of severe action against those who flout the guidelines or attempt to cause public disturbance under the guise of celebrationWe are committed to ensuring that the festivities are held peacefully and public safety will remain our top priority a senior officer saidWith elaborate security measures close coordination with civic agencies and strict compliance requirements the police have urged organisers and the public to extend full cooperation so that the Vinayaga Chaturthi celebrations can be observed in a safe and harmonious manner IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/chennai-police-permit-installation-of-1-519-vinayagar-idols-issue-guidelines-634469.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/india-expresses-deep-regret-over-killing-of-journalists-in-gaza-634485.html New Delhi Aug 27 Expressing deep regret over the killing of journalists in Gazas Khan Younis India on Wednesday reiterated its consistent stand of condemning the loss of civilian lives in the IsraelHamas conflict An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed at least 20 people including five journalists associated with various international media organisationsIn a statement the Ministry of External Affairs MEA said The killing of journalists is shocking and deeply regrettable India has always condemned the loss of civilian lives in conflict We understand that the Israeli authorities have already instituted an investigationIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed the incident describing it as a tragic mishapIsrael deeply regrets the tragic mishap that occurred today at the Nasser Hospital in Gaza Israel values the work of journalists medical staff and all civilians he saidThe Israeli PM added that the military is conducting a thorough investigation into the incidentOur war is with Hamas terrorists Our just goals are defeating Hamas and bringing our hostages home he addedUS President Donald Trump responding to the news said he had not yet been fully briefed on the strike but stated Im not happy about it I dont want to see itTrump added that at the same time we have to end that whole nightmare in Gaza where Hamas continues to hold hostages captured in IsraelThe Israeli military confirmed its troops carried out a strike in the Nasser Hospital area and assured that an investigation into the matter was underwayThe IDF regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and does not target journalists as such the military said in a statementEarlier this month Al Jazeera correspondent Anas alSharif was also killed in an Israeli strike and the Israel Defense Forces IDF also presented the proof that he was a Hamas leader IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/india-expresses-deep-regret-over-killing-of-journalists-in-gaza-634485.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/dont-want-anyones-land-but-ready-to-go-to-any-extent-to-protect-ours-says-rajnath-singh-634584.html Mhow Madhya Pradesh Aug 27 IANS In a compelling address on the second day of the triservice seminar Ran Samvad 2025 at the Army War College in Mhow now known as Ambedkar Nagar Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored Indias commitment to peace while stressing the necessity of robust defence readiness in the face of evolving geopolitical challengesnbspThe Defence Minister highlighted the profound symbolism of the seminars name Ran Samvad where Ran signifies battle and Samvad represents dialogue and reconciliation The very title of the programme Ran Samvad strikes me as quite interesting The name itself is a subject to think about and reflect on On one hand Ran evokes the imagery of battle and conflict and on the other hand Samwad points towards dialogue discussion and reconciliation he saidDrawing from Indian culture he explained that dialogue and battle are intertwined In our culture dialogue is not separate from battle It comes before the battle It happens during the battle and it continues even after the battlenbspCiting the Mahabharata Singh noted Take the Mahabharat for instance to prevent the war Lord Krishna went as a messenger of peace He went to engage in dialogue so that the war could be averted When Duryodhan the antagonist of the epic Mahabharat refused the war became inevitablenbspReaffirming Indias nonaggressive stance the Defence Minister stated India has never been a nation that seeks war We have never initiated aggression against anyone However the present geopolitical reality is quite different Even though we do not harbour any aggressive intent if someone challenges us it becomes imperative that we respond with strengthHe further emphasised territorial integrity We do not want anyones land but we are ready to go to any extent to protect our landnbspAddressing the nature of modern warfare Singh warned of its unpredictability In todays era wars have become so sudden and unpredictable that it is very difficult to predict when any war will end and how long it will last That is if any war stretches for two months four months a year two years even five years then we should be fully prepared for itnbspHe advocated for a comprehensive approach to national security It has become an issue of a wholeofnation approachnbspThe Minister praised the success of Operation Sindoor as a testament to Indias capabilities The success of Operation Sindoor is a perfect example in itself The bravery and swiftness with which our forces carried out action against the terrorists sheltered in Pakistan was something those terrorists could never have even imaginedHe described it as a striking demonstration of technologydriven warfare encompassing offensive and defensive techniques logistics and intelligence Linking it to selfreliance the Minister noted Its achievements have once again underlined that in the times to come selfreliance is an absolute necessity We have indeed made significant progress on the path of selfreliance but there is still a long way aheadnbspHe also discussed the role of technology and surprise in contemporary conflicts In todays world the element of surprise has become even more powerful because it is now coupled with technological warfare Technology is advancing at such a pace that by the time we fully grasp one innovation another emerges completely altering the course of warfareHe cited examples like UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicles hypersonic missiles cyberattacks and AIdriven decisionmaking adding The most striking feature of this element of surprise is that it no longer has a permanent form It keeps changing always carrying uncertainty with itnbspReflecting on evolving warfare doctrines he remarked In just the past 1020 years the pace of these changes has been so rapid that fixing any permanent pattern has become almost impossible It would not be wrong to say The age we live in has just one doctrine that there is nonenbspSingh stressed the expansion of battlefields Sheer numbers of soldiers or the size of weapon stockpiles are no longer enough Modern battles are no longer confined to land sea and air they now extend into outer space and cyberspace Therefore what we require today is not just defensive preparedness but also a proactive strategyThe seminars discussions align with Indias push towards selfreliance in defence with Rajnath Singh highlighting the need for continuous enhancement of training technological advancement and dialogue with partners to strengthen preparednessnbspThis address comes amid Indias ongoing efforts to bolster indigenous defence production and exports marking a significant stride in the nations strategic outlook The event attended by top military leaders defence experts industry representatives and international security specialists focused on the interplay between warfare and dialogue in Indian tradition https://dailyworld.in/security/dont-want-anyones-land-but-ready-to-go-to-any-extent-to-protect-ours-says-rajnath-singh-634584.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/afghan-fm-amir-khan-muttaqis-visit-to-delhi-cancelled-634369.html New Delhi Aug 26 Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqis visit to India planned for later this week has been cancelled sources in Kabul told IANS on Tuesday As Delhi and Kabul are facing a new tectonic shift in their bilateral relations after the takeover of the Taliban in 2021 both nations have enhanced their diplomatic relations and it could have been a major development if Foreign Minister Muttaqi had visited DelhiSources in Kabul told IANS that the visit got cancelled because Muttaqi failed to receive a travel ban exemption from the United Nations Security CouncilThe Ministry of External Affairs MEA has officially given an invitation to Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to visit New Delhi All things were planned but at the very last moment the minister did not get a nod from the travel ban exemption from the UNSC If the visit had gone as per the plan that wouldve marked a new momentum in DelhiKabul relations the source saidAs reported by IANS earlier this week a highlevel delegation from Kabul was expected to visit New DelhiThis is the second time in the month that Muttaqi has failed to go ahead on a foreign travel due to the sanctions travel ban imposed on him along with many other Taliban leadersHis earlier visit to Pakistan also failed a few days back due to the very same reasonAlthough India has still not recognised the Taliban regime but has handed over Afghanistans consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad to Taliban diplomatsLast month Russia became the first country to formally recognise Afghanistans Taliban government which has been facing flak from human rights groups and at the global level for its treatment towards women a key factor which is acting as a roadblock for the Taliban regime to get global recognition IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/afghan-fm-amir-khan-muttaqis-visit-to-delhi-cancelled-634369.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/afghan-fm-amir-khan-muttaqis-visit-to-delhi-cancelled--634394.html New Delhi Aug 26 Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqis visit to India planned for later this week has been cancelled sources in Kabul told IANS on Tuesday As Delhi and Kabul are facing a new tectonic shift in their bilateral relations after the takeover of the Taliban in 2021 both nations have enhanced their diplomatic relations and it could have been a major development if Foreign Minister Muttaqi had visited DelhiSources in Kabul told IANS that the visit got cancelled because Muttaqi failed to receive a travel ban exemption from the United Nations Security CouncilAll things were planned but at the very last moment the minister did not get a nod from the travel ban exemption from the UNSC If the visit had gone as per the plan that wouldve marked a new momentum in DelhiKabul relations the source saidAs reported by IANS earlier this week a highlevel delegation from Kabul was expected to visit New DelhiThis is the second time in the month that Muttaqi has failed to go ahead on a foreign travel due to the sanctions travel ban imposed on him along with many other Taliban leadersHis earlier visit to Pakistan also failed a few days back due to the very same reasonAlthough India has still not recognised the Taliban regime but has handed over Afghanistans consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad to Taliban diplomatsLast month Russia became the first country to formally recognise Afghanistans Taliban government which has been facing flak from human rights groups and at the global level for its treatment towards women a key factor which is acting as a roadblock for the Taliban regime to get global recognition IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/afghan-fm-amir-khan-muttaqis-visit-to-delhi-cancelled--634394.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/agencies-warn-of-isi-driven-push-as-bki-adopts-new-strategy-in-punjab-634397.html New Delhi Aug 26 Opening up a war on another front the ISI has been pushing the Babbar Khalsa International BKI to ramp up terror activities in Punjab and the neighbouring states The number of busts that are taking place in Punjab relating to the BKI has been alarming with the police stating that this is a clear sign that the outfit wants to revive the Khalistan movementThe modus operandi of the BKI which is the most dangerous Khalistan terror group has been different this time Earlier these outfits would indulge in bombings or shootings in which even civilians would be killedHowever this time around the intention is to target the establishment directly Their targets include police stations Intelligence Bureau offices government offices and courtsThe idea is to send out a message to the people that their fight is against the establishment and not them They want to tell the people that their fight is for a separate Khalistan nation and it is the establishment that is preventing them from attaining thatWhile attempts have been made to revive the movement it has not gained much traction in Punjab The recruitments have not gone as planned and the youth in the state are not buying their argument This explains why these elements have become aggressive in countries such as Canada and the UK There have been many instances where Indians who do not support the Khalistan cause have been assaultedFurther there are several antiIndia events that have been held by these elements India has often complained that these countries are not doing enough to stem this rotThe BKI realises that if it does not have the support of the people especially the youth this movement cannot go forward Hence by not targeting civilians it is trying to send a message that the fight is against the establishment and not the peopleIn a recent operation the Punjab police had busted a BKI module that was being operated by foreignbased handlers Maninder Billa and Manu Agwan Three persons were arrested in connection with a case relating to a grenade attack at the police post Badshapur in Patiala The attack took place on April 1 2025The probe by the police found that all activities of the BKI are being controlled by Harvinder Singh Rinda and Harper Singh alias Happy Passia The arrest of Passia in the US was a major shot in the arm for the agencies Rinda and Passia were behind the attacks on several police stations in Punjab and are key assets of the ISIWhile the agencies have been successful in curtailing the activities of the BKI they are however worried that if the youth join in then the problem would be hard to solve The Punjab Police has been campaigning heavily to urge the youth to distance themselves from such criminal elements and embrace the path of positivity and progressThe BKI operatives have in the past made several attempts to get the youth on board They have used drugs brainwashing techniques among others but have largely been unsuccessfulIn the wake of these developments the BKI decided to change its strategy and target the establishment The Intelligence agencies say that activities of the BKI would go up as the ISI would want to keep the Indian agencies busy on yet another front IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/agencies-warn-of-isi-driven-push-as-bki-adopts-new-strategy-in-punjab-634397.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/madras-hc-bars-defamatory-remarks-against-aiadmk-leader-in-sexual-assault-case-634401.html Chennai Aug 26 The Madras High Court on Tuesday issued an interim injunction restraining defamatory remarks and content that allegedly linked AIADMK legislator V Jayaraman popularly known as Pollachi Jayaraman and his son Pravin to the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case The order was passed after the father and son filed a defamation suit seeking damages of Rs 1 crore accusing several YouTube channels and individuals of spreading false allegations that harmed their reputationJayaraman a former Deputy Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly said before the court that online platforms had deliberately published and circulated derogatory claims linking his family to the sexual assault and extortion scandal which rocked the state six years agoThe suit named popular digital outlets such as Nakkeeran TV AranSei Jeeva Today Jambavan TV Galatta Voice The Debate Tamil Nadu Now and IBC Tamil among others accusing them of defamation and malicious intentThe petition sought not only compensation but also an order preventing further circulation of such contentJustice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy hearing the matter granted an interim restraining order that bars the defendants from making or publishing further defamatory statementsThe court also directed that the videos and material already in circulation which allegedly connect Jayaraman and his son to the case be removed immediatelyAt the request of the petitioners counsel the matter has been adjourned by a week but the injunction will remain in force until further orders giving temporary relief to the AIADMK leader and his familyThe Pollachi sexual assault case first came to light in 2019 when it was revealed that a gang had blackmailed and sexually harassed several young women using obscene videosThe case drew national outrage and was later handed over to the Central Bureau of InvestigationOn May 13 2025 a Mahila Court in Coimbatore convicted nine accused and sentenced them to life imprisonmentFollowing this verdict Jayaraman said a fresh wave of false allegations had resurfaced against him and his son forcing them to approach the court for protectionThe High Courts interim order highlights the importance of safeguarding individual reputation during ongoing proceedings while balancing the concerns of free speechThe case will come up again for further hearing next week when the court will consider whether to grant permanent relief and compensation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/madras-hc-bars-defamatory-remarks-against-aiadmk-leader-in-sexual-assault-case-634401.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/tn-two-tonnes-of-explosives-seized-in-coimbatore-rising-security-concerns-634438.html Chennai Aug 26 In a major operation the Coimbatore AntiTerrorism Squad ATS intercepted a pickup van carrying nearly two tonnes of gelatin sticks at Madukkarai Coimbatore on Tuesday The seizure has triggered alarm given Coimbatores violent past including the 1998 serial bomb blasts that killed 58 people during a planned assassination attempt on then Deputy Prime Minister and BJP leader LK AdvaniThe ATS team led by Inspector Karuppasamy Pandian stopped the vehicle while it was headed towards KeralaA detailed search revealed 75 boxes containing gelatin sticks with each box holding 200 sticks The total weight was estimated at two tonnes Preliminary investigation revealed that the explosives were loaded from a manufacturing unit in Kennedy Nagar SalemThe driver identified as M Subair 43 of Arimbra in Malappuram was transporting the consignment to Kerala without proper documents He was arrested on the spotPolice sources said Subair admitted to transporting the explosives for his friend ShafeeInvestigators suspect the explosives were intended for unauthorised purposes though the exact enduse remains under inquiry The seized materials will be stored in a governmentapproved godown in Kinathukadavu after court approvalOfficials noted that the company details addresses and QR codes printed on the boxes were fabricated raising further suspicion about the origins of the consignmentThe documentation is fake We are probing the manufacturing source financing and the intended use of these explosives The large scale of this haul cannot be ignored a senior officer saidSubair was produced in court and remanded in judicial custody The ATS has handed over the vehicle and the accused to the Madukkarai police who have registered a case and launched parallel inquiriesPolice officials said the seizure highlights the urgent need for vigilance in Coimbatore a city still scarred by the 1998 blasts that were part of a major terror conspiracyThe recovery of two tonnes of explosives has once again underscored how the region remains vulnerable to illegal smuggling of arms and explosives across state borders IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/tn-two-tonnes-of-explosives-seized-in-coimbatore-rising-security-concerns-634438.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/from-mumbai-2611-to-pahalgam-tourism-terror-and-turf-wars-fuel-isis-strategy-634156.html New Delhi Aug 25 When the Pahalgam attack took place it became amply clear that Pakistan wanted to disrupt tourism in Jammu and Kashmir and hurt its economy Post the abrogation of Article 370 JampK witnessed several positive changes and key among them was the thriving tourism industry While this was one of the main reasons the other was to address a massive rift between the JaisheMuhammad and LashkareTaiba Over the last year and a half there have been sharp differences between the two terror groups There have been ideological differences and also relating to the strategy in Jammu and KashmirBoth outfits focus largely on Jammu and Kashmir and a rift had broken out which the ISI wanted to fixThis is however not the first time that the ISI has targeted India with the intention of fixing internal rifts within the terror networks in Pakistan The same was done during the Mumbai 2611 attacks as wellThe plan to attack Mumbai was originally that of Ilyas Kashmir the head of AlQaedas 313 Brigade This was confirmed by David Headley with whom Kashmiri shared a good rapport The two would often discuss the Kashmir issue and during one such interaction the plan to attack came up The Mumbai attacks were part of Kashmiris larger plan to launch his ambitious GhazwaeHind projectThis was in fact confirmed by Kashmiri during an interview with the late Syed Saleem Shahzad who was then the chief of Asia Times Pakistan bureauAt around the same time the ISI was finding it hard to keep the JaisheMuhammad and LashkareTaiba cadres Both were insistent that they go and fight in Afghanistan At that time the Taliban was facing losses at the hands of the US forces and the cadres of both these groups felt that they needed to support the TalibanThe ISI however did not want either the LashkareTaiba or JaisheMuhammad to divert from Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of India Hence it approached Kashmiri and told him to hand over the plan to the LashkareTaiba This acted as a diversionary tactic and the rift was sorted outThe Pahalgam attack too has a similar back story One of the goriest attacks was planned to settle a rift between the Lashkar and JaisheMuhammad The LashkareTaiba was unhappy that the ISI was giving the JaisheMuhammad preferential treatment in JampKIt was also giving the JaisheMuhammad terrorists a safe passage into India while not allowing the LashkareTaiba cadres to infiltrate from Pakistan The ISI wanted the LashkareTaiba to use its existing cadre already inside JampK to carry out attacksThe army too had been roped in to sort out the differences but it failed to make any impact The Lashkar would not settle for anything short of a massive attack and hence the outfit was commissioned to carry out the Pahalgam attack The understanding was that the LashkareTaiba would carry out the Pahalgam attack while the JaisheMuhammad would continue with its infiltrationsThis diversion and understanding were much needed for the ISI to ensure that its two biggest assets remain united The rift had become so bad that it was the terrorists of the JaisheMuhammad who killed Qari Abdul Rehman the chief financier of the LashkareTaiba and a relative of the outfits chief Hafiz SaeedWhile the rift may have been sorted out for now Indian agencies say that this would be shortlived The problem does not just begin and end with who is getting preferential treatment There are ideological differences as well The LashkareTaiba follows the Ahli Hadith formed by the 18thcentury ideologue Shah Waliullah Dehlavi while the JaisheMuhammad follows the Deobandi sect which is a revivalist movement within Sunni Islam IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/from-mumbai-2611-to-pahalgam-tourism-terror-and-turf-wars-fuel-isis-strategy-634156.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/tn-bjp-appeals-to-cm-stalin-for-comprehensive-police-reforms-633962.html Chennai Aug 25 Tamil Nadu BJP state spokesperson ANS Prasad has urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to initiate comprehensive police reforms in the state and to immediately implement the longpending recommendations of the Fifth Police Commission along with the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court In a detailed memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister Prasad said reforms must be taken up with a clear vision to strengthen public trust in the police and ensure that the 65 crore citizens of Tamil Nadu are protected in accordance with the principles of the ConstitutionPrasad proposed the creation of a Police Commission 2025 chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge to spearhead reforms and carry out statewide consultationsHe said the panel should engage not only with police personnel but also with elected representatives legal experts social workers and civil society groups so that reforms reflect wider concerns and do not remain confined to an internal police exerciseAccording to him while the views of serving and retired police officers are valuable systemic shortcomings cannot be addressed fully without inputs from independent voicesHe also pointed out that the Tamil Nadu Police had signed an agreement with the Indian Police Foundation to modernise the force strengthen investigative capacity enhance safety for women and children and promote transparency However Prasad said that all such recommendations must be reviewed by the proposed Police Commission before being taken up for implementation to ensure accountability and public participationAmong the immediate steps Prasad urged the Chief Minister to convene an allparty meeting to build consensus on reforms He further suggested that in every district Superintendents of Police and Collectors along with senior officials should hold consultations with MLAs MPs community groups and citizens to identify regionspecific challenges and adopt tailored solutionsHe also highlighted several critical recommendations of the Fifth Police Commission that need urgent enforcement These include stringent disciplinary action against officers guilty of abuse nonregistration of genuine complaints wrongful arrests or biased investigations accountability in custodial deaths with such cases handed over to the CBCID strict compliance with the arrest guidelines set out by the Supreme Court in the Arnesh Kumar case and detailed standard operating procedures for officers to prevent misuse of discretionary powersOther measures suggested were independent oversight of investigations creation of a supervisory body including a retired High Court judge to review corruption cases adoption of technology such as bodyworn and dashboard cameras and a professional media engagement strategy through a State Police Media Centre headed by an Inspector GeneralPrasad concluded that under Stalins leadership these reforms could transform the Tamil Nadu Police into a model force globally admired for its integrity professionalism and commitment to public service IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/tn-bjp-appeals-to-cm-stalin-for-comprehensive-police-reforms-633962.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/huge-cache-of-maoist-arms-and-explosives-seized-in-chhattisgarhs-sukma-633904.html Raipur Aug 24 Security forces in Chhattisgarhs Sukma district have recovered a large cache of weapons explosives and iron materials stored by Maoists with the intent to cause heavy damage to the forces According to Sukma police acting on intelligence inputs about the Maoist movement a joint operation was launched by 203 CoBRA Battalion the CRPFs 241 Bastar Battalion and district force personnel from the Mettaguda camp on SaturdayThe teams moved towards the forested hill areas of Koimeta Eerapalli Botelanka and Dareli During the search around Koimeta hills at around 11 am security personnel discovered a massive Maoist arms dump hidden in the jungle The seized items included countrymade rifles a BGL launcher with its barrel explosives large quantities of iron equipment and other materialsOfficials said these were stockpiled to manufacture and plant IEDs and to inflict damage on security personnel The operation was conducted under the leadership of 203 CoBra Commandant Pawan Kumar Singh and Deputy Commandant Praveen Kumar After safely securing the recovered cache the teams returned to their base without any casualtiesRecovered Maoist materials include a countrymade rifle a BGL launcher and a BGL barrel a broken UAV Netra propeller explosive materials and electrical wiring 480 iron clamps 45 iron base plates 47 pole anglers and other heavy iron items including steel pipes rods ground supporters welding holders and tool equipment and a black uniform and ammunition pouchPolice said the recovery has once again foiled Maoist plans to inflict damage on security forces Senior officials confirmed that antiMaoist operations will continue across the Sukma district under the ongoing elimination drive Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set the target of March 2026 to wipe out the menace of Maoism from the countryThe government has also rolled out a surrender and rehabilitation policy for the Maoists to shun the violent path and bring them into the mainstream IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/huge-cache-of-maoist-arms-and-explosives-seized-in-chhattisgarhs-sukma-633904.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/former-bangladeshi-police-officer-apprehended-by-bsf-sent-to-jail-633907.html Kolkata Aug 24 Former Bangladeshi police officer in the Sheikh Hasina government Md Arifuzzaman who was apprehended by the Border Security Force BSF for entering the country illegally was sent to jail custody on Sunday He was produced at the Basirhat Sub district Court on Sunday which remanded him in jail custody for 14 daysOn Saturday the BSF caught the senior police officer in the previous Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh while illegally crossing the border in Swarupnagar area of West Bengals North 24 Parganas districtThe person was identified as former Assistant Commissioner of the Rangpur Metropolitan Police Md Arifuzzaman who was trying to enter the country by taking advantage of the inclement weather on Saturday nightThe incident took place at the Hakimpur check post on the IndiaBangladesh border of Swarupnagar police station in Basirhat subdivisionMd Arifuzzaman was the former Assistant Commissioner of Police incharge of the Rangpur Metropolitan PoliceThis highranking official had gone into hiding in Satkhira district in Bangladesh after the Muhammad Yunus government came to power in the South Asian nationAs south Bengal districts have been witnessing heavy rain due to active monsoon wind the former Bangladeshi police officer took advantage of the weather condition to enter into the country illegally through IndiaBangladeshs Hakimpur borderHowever as soon as he set foot on the countrys soil he was detained by the soldiers of the 143rd Battalion of the BSF following which he was handed over to the police of Swarupnagar police stationSources said that several documents were recovered from the Bangladeshi police officerAll those documents have been handed over to the highranking officials of Indian governmentAccording to sources information has been exchanged between the High Commissioners of the two countriesInitially it is learnt that Arifuzzaman hid in the border area in Bangladesh for several months to save his life from the hands of the current Yunus governmentRecently the Ministry of Home Affairs in Bangladesh suspended Md Arifuzzaman for remaining absent at work place since October 14 last year without the approval of authorities concernedIt said Arifuzzaman who is also Assistant Superintendent of Police of the Armed Police Battalion2 Muktagacha Mymensingh remained absent from duty since October 14 2024It is believed that following his suspension the police officer tried to flee the neighbouring country IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/former-bangladeshi-police-officer-apprehended-by-bsf-sent-to-jail-633907.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/afghan-police-apprehend-42-suspects-in-nationwide-crime-crackdown-633923.html Kabul Aug 24 Afghan police have apprehended 42 individuals suspected of various crimes including theft and kidnapping in a series of operations over the past 24 hours the Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Sunday The ministry said the alleged criminals were arrested following police operations in the provinces of Samangan Faryab Helmand Paktia Nimroz Herat Ghazni Paktika Ghor Kunar and Badghis Xinhua News Agency reportedThe ministry noted that most detainees were linked to theft and smuggling casesAll suspects have been transferred to the judicial organs for further investigation and potential legal actionEarlier on Wednesday the Ministry of Interior Affairs said that Afghan counternarcotics police have thwarted two major drug trafficking attempts and arrested three suspected smugglers in northern Takhar and southern Zabul provincesAccording to the ministry acting on intelligence tips security forces launched two separate operations on the outskirts of Taluqan city the capital of Takhar and Shajoy district of Zabul seizing 249 kg of opium and apprehending three traffickers The detainees are under preliminary investigation and will be handed over to judicial organs for further legal action the statement addedIn a related development Afghan counternarcotics police on Monday arrested 16 suspected drug traffickers and confiscated 872 kg of narcotics in western Herat province the ministry reportedIn a similar action Afghan police uncovered a quantity of weapons and ammunition during two separate operations in eastern Ghazni and southern Uruzgan provinces the Ministry of Interior Affairs announced on WednesdayThe contraband included 16 pieces of heavy and light arms such as PK machine guns M16 rifles Kalashnikovs assault rifles and rocket launchers discovered in Tirin Kot city the capital of Uruzgan and Jaghouri and Qara Bagh districts of Ghazni the ministry saidAdditionally authorities confiscated a substantial amount of ammunition and military equipment including communication devices explosives and a large quantity of cartridges and bullets during the operations it added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/afghan-police-apprehend-42-suspects-in-nationwide-crime-crackdown-633923.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/visa-consultant-booked-for-cheating-surat-residents-on-pretext-of-arranging-eu-work-permits-633927.html Vadodara Aug 24 A complaint has been lodged at the Akota police station in Gujarats Vadodara against a visa consultant accused of duping five Surat residents of Rs 2281 lakh on the pretext of arranging work permit visas for European countries police said on Sunday The case was registered on the basis of a complaint by Darshil Niteshkumar Shah a resident of Rander Asopalav Society in Surat who alleged that he and his friends Chirag Revdiwala and Kaushik Chauhan were cheated by Naveen Gopalbhai Khandelwal of Patel Colony in Akota and his associatesAccording to Shah the trio had approached a visa consultancy named Align Overseas located at Alkapuri in Vadodara where they were introduced to Prashant Shah the owner of Pacific ConsultancyThey were told that a work permit visa for European countries would cost Rs 65 lakh with an initial payment of Rs 15 lakhBelieving the assurances the friends paid Rs 45 lakh for work permits to Lithuania which later shifted to a promise for visas to the Czech Republic and eventually to Singapore and FijiShah said that although they managed to travel to Singapore on student visas they were deported due to incomplete documentationHis friends Fiji visa was never processedIn total the group paid Rs 184 lakh of which only part of the money was returnedThey still owe Rs 1252 lakhThe complaint further notes that Khandelwal also allegedly duped two Suratbased brothers Mitesh Mehra and Chirag Mehra of Rs 1029 lakh in a similar mannerA separate case has been filed in connection with their grievancePolice have initiated an investigation into the allegations of cheating and fraudVisa fraud has surged across Gujarat in 2025 with numerous highprofile cases exposing a disturbing trend of duplicitous agents preying on hopeful emigrantsIn February a Porbandar applicant was cheated of Rs 1980 lakh under the false promise of a UK work visa while in March an Ahmedabadbased consultancy was duped of Rs 123 crore by a Noida firm over purported New Zealand and Australia work permitsThat same month a Maninagar resident filed an FIR claiming he had been swindled of Rs 45 lakh by agents promising Canadian work visasMost recently Gujarats AntiTerrorism Squad arrested four suspects in a fake Luxembourg visa racket after uncovering forged documents and nearly Rs 37 lakh in illicit paymentsAuthorities have responded by forming dedicated police units to crack down on bogus consultants operating in key areas like Ahmedabad Mehsana Surat and Anand IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/visa-consultant-booked-for-cheating-surat-residents-on-pretext-of-arranging-eu-work-permits-633927.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-arrested-by-odisha-crime-branch-in-separate-cyberfraud-cases-valued-at-over-rs-7-crore-633936.html Bhubaneswar Aug 24 The Odisha Crime Branch has arrested two fraudsters from Punjab and Andhra Pradesh in two separate cyberfraud cases involving more than Rs 7 crore a senior official said on Sunday The sleuths on August 21 arrested a 41yearold person from Ludhiana in Punjab for duping a Berhampurbased businessman of Rs 616 crore on the pretext of lucrative returns on the investments in digital currency exchange tradeThe accused identified as Bittu Kumar who originally hails from Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh is currently staying at Ludhiana in PunjabThe victim came in contact with the accused fraudsters through a social media platform in June 2024They fraudsters persuaded him to trade in Initial Public Offering IPO and OvertheCounter OTC USDT leading him to transfer Rs 61637084 Despite initial losses he was convinced to invest more When the victim attempted to withdraw his money from the virtual account they demanded additional money and refused to release his funds the senior official addedThe businessman soon realised that he had fallen prey to the cyber scamsters and filed an FIR at the Cyber Crime police station of the Odisha Crime Branch in July 2024Based on his complaint the crime branch registered a FIR on July 9 2024 and launched an investigation into the incidentThe investigating team led by the Deputy Superintendent of Police Ratnaprava Satpathy after analysing the transaction details and working upon other digital evidence finally arrested the accused fraudster Kumar from Ludhiana on ThursdayDifferent incriminating materials such as mobile phones SIMs debit cards etc were seized from the possession of KumarIn another case the Odisha Crime Branch has arrested one cybercriminal from Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh for duping a person of more than Rs 1 crore on the pretext of investment in IPO and OTC tradingThe accused was identified as Sudheer Kumar 33 of Krishna district in Andhra PradeshHe is currently staying at Guntur district IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-arrested-by-odisha-crime-branch-in-separate-cyberfraud-cases-valued-at-over-rs-7-crore-633936.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/suspicious-balloon-with-pakistani-markings-found-in-jampks-jammu-633845.html Jammu Aug 24 A suspicious aeroplaneshaped balloon with Pakistan International Airlines logo on it was found on Sunday in JampKs Jammu city Officials said that the white and saffroncoloured Pakistani balloon was found in the Nai Basti area of Jammu and had PIA written on it in green colourBalloons released into the air from the Pakistani side across the international border have periodically been found in Jammu Kathua and Samba districts close to the borderSometimes such suspicious objects have also been found near the Line of Control LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districtsDrones have been used by terror outfits operating from across the border with the help of the Pakistani Army to carry weapons drugs and cash to support terrorism in Jammu and KashmirSpecial equipment is deployed by the Border Security Force BSF along the international border to trace and shoot down these dronesIn many incidents these drones have been recovered on the ground before their payloads could be picked up by the terrorists or the overground workersA week ago a similar aircraftshaped balloon with the PIA Pakistan International Airlines logo on it was found in a forward area of the border town Ramgarh in Samba districtGreen and white in colour the balloon lay on the ground a police officer had said then The BSF troops manning a forward post had found itWhile drones have specific objectives to sustain terrorism the purpose of balloons bearing Pakistani markings is believed to be meant to distract the attention of the security forces and create panic among the common citizens intelligence agencies sayWhen nine terror infrastructure sites were destroyed by the Indian Armed Forces in targetspecific strikes during Operation Sindoor on May 7 Pakistan retaliated by targeting civilian facilities along the LoC and the international border in JampK Drones carrying explosives were extensively used by Pakistan to target civilian areas in the Jammu divisionOver a dozen such drones were also shot down by the Army when they were seen flying in the sky in Srinagar cityIn the increased escalation after Pakistan targeted civilian facilities and defence installations 11 air bases of Pakistan were damaged extensively by the Indian Armed Forces on May 10India has made it clear that any future terror attack on Indian soil will be treated as an act of war by Pakistan IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/suspicious-balloon-with-pakistani-markings-found-in-jampks-jammu-633845.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/meghalaya-govt-plans-dedicated-drug-treatment-centres-health-minister-633654.html Shillong Aug 22 Meghalaya Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Friday admitted that the states healthcare institutions are not adequately equipped to deal with the complex medical challenges posed by drug addiction and announced plans to strengthen longterm treatment facilities Drug use in Meghalaya is scaling to alarming heights As Health Minister I am aware of the fact that our institutions are not yet prepared to handle the complex treatment required for these cases We are working on it and trying our best to establish an efficient rolling health facility to address this crisis Lyngdoh told reporters hereShe said that an interdepartmental committee has been formed comprising representatives from the health social welfare and education departments to chalk out a comprehensive planThey will jointly pen down the compulsory steps that need to be taken immediately she addedThe Minister said the state government is also considering redeploying underutilised medical facilities such as community health centres CHCs for drug addiction treatmentIf a CHC is redundant in terms of patient use we should redesignate it to ensure it is utilised properly especially for drug rehabilitation she notedLyngdohs remarks come in the wake of a disturbing incident in which a school student was allegedly attacked and stabbed with a needle potentially exposing her to health risksShe said such cases though sporadic are alarming and require both law enforcement action and deeper assessment of circumstancesHighlighting the states Drug Reduction Elimination and Action Mission DREAM policy Lyngdoh said it provides an opportunity for multipronged intervention redressal and corrective measuresShe stressed the importance of institutionalising drug treatment through a mix of medical social and communitydriven effortsWe are seized with the problem and determined to ensure DREAM doesnt remain confined to government preparedness but evolves into a strong institutional mechanism she saidThe Minister also announced that a fully dedicated drug treatment centre would soon be established in Shillong and TuraShe also highlighted the recent setting up of an allwomen rehabilitation centre terming it a significant milestone in the states fight against substance abuse IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/meghalaya-govt-plans-dedicated-drug-treatment-centres-health-minister-633654.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/meghalaya-govt-planning-dedicated-drug-treatment-centres-health-minister-633655.html Shillong Aug 22 Meghalaya Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Friday admitted that the states healthcare institutions are not adequately equipped to deal with the complex medical challenges posed by drug addiction and announced plans to strengthen longterm treatment facilities Drug use in Meghalaya is scaling to alarming heights As Health Minister I am aware of the fact that our institutions are not yet prepared to handle the complex treatment required for these cases We are working on it and trying our best to establish an efficient rolling health facility to address this crisis Lyngdoh told reporters hereShe said that an interdepartmental committee has been formed comprising representatives from the health social welfare and education departments to chalk out a comprehensive planThey will jointly pen down the compulsory steps that need to be taken immediately she addedThe Minister said the state government is also considering redeploying underutilised medical facilities such as community health centres CHCs for drug addiction treatmentIf a CHC is redundant in terms of patient use we should redesignate it to ensure it is utilised properly especially for drug rehabilitation she notedLyngdohs remarks come in the wake of a disturbing incident in which a school student was allegedly attacked and stabbed with a needle potentially exposing her to health risksShe said such cases though sporadic are alarming and require both law enforcement action and deeper assessment of circumstancesHighlighting the states Drug Reduction Elimination and Action Mission DREAM policy Lyngdoh said it provides an opportunity for multipronged intervention redressal and corrective measuresShe stressed the importance of institutionalising drug treatment through a mix of medical social and communitydriven effortsWe are seized with the problem and determined to ensure DREAM doesnt remain confined to government preparedness but evolves into a strong institutional mechanism she saidThe Minister also announced that a fully dedicated drug treatment centre would soon be established in Shillong and TuraShe also highlighted the recent setting up of an allwomen rehabilitation centre terming it a significant milestone in the states fight against substance abuse IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/meghalaya-govt-planning-dedicated-drug-treatment-centres-health-minister-633655.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ed-raids-on-ktaka-cong-mla-reveal-online-betting-network-633659.html Bengaluru Aug 22 The raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate ED on the properties and residences of Karnataka Congress MLA KC Veerendra at 30 locations across Karnataka Goa Maharashtra and Rajasthan have revealed that the legislator was running several online betting sites according to an official statement from the ED The Bengaluru Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate ED conducted a search operation on Friday in connection with MLA of Chitradurga city KC Veerendra and others at 30 locations including six premises in Chitradurga district 10 in Bengaluru three in Jodhpur one in Hubballi two in Mumbai and eight in Goa The Goa locations included five casinos Puppys Casino Gold Ocean Rivers Casino Puppys Casino Pride Ocean 7 Casino and Big Daddy Casino the statement saidThe searches were conducted in connection with a case related to illegal online and offline bettingThe investigation revealed that the accused was operating several online betting sites under names such as King567 Raja567 Puppys003 and Rathna GamingAdditionally the accuseds brother KC Thippeswamy is operating three business entities from Dubai Diamond Softech TRS Technologies and Prime9 Technologies which are connected to the call centre services and gaming operations of KC Veerendra the ED saidDuring the searches Anil Gowda the brother of Congress leader Kusuma H from Rajarajeshwarinagar in Bengaluru was also coveredA raid was conducted at a residence in RajarajeshwarinagarIn 2016 when Veerendra was a member of the JDS he was arrested after the Income Tax Department allegedly recovered Rs 57 crore in new currency hidden inside a secret chamber in his bathroomAuthorities also found 32 kg of gold biscuits and jewellery along with Rs 90 lakh in old currency notes concealed behind bathroom tiles at his residence in Challakere townIn connection with that case along with Veerendra two middlemen from Chitradurga and unidentified officials from four banks were named in the FIRA subsequent CBI investigation revealed that in criminal conspiracy with MLA Veerendra the bank officials had exchanged Rs 576 crore in demonetised notes for new Rs 2000 and Rs 500 currency notes in 2016The CBI charge sheet said that the bank officials falsified records and used forged identity and address documents in the names of various individuals to make it appear that the money had been exchanged through ATM countersMLA Veerendra currently represents the Chitradurga City constituency IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ed-raids-on-ktaka-cong-mla-reveal-online-betting-network-633659.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/fake-marriage-racket-busted-in-jammu-bride-among-5-arrested-633769.html Jammu Aug 23 The Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Saturday that it has busted a fake marriage racket in Jammus Akhnoor area and arrested five persons including the woman posing as the bride Officials said the racket was busted in Chowki Choura area of Akhnoor and five persons included the woman who posed as the bride were arrestedA police statement said On August 11 2025 Akhnoor police station registered an FIR under Sections 3184822612 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after receiving a complaint regarding fraudulent marriage arrangementsThe investigation was taken up by Chowki Choura police post Incharge Vinay Kotwal under the close supervision of Akhnoor Station House Officer and Akhnoor SubDivisional Police OfficerAs per the complaint Deepak Kumar the son of Baldev Raj and a resident of Dhana Chapri in Chowki Choura approached the complainant Rashpal Chand the son of Chatru Ram and resident of Dori Dager in Chowki Choura with a marriage proposal from outside the Union Territory and demanded Rs 3 lakhAfter the marriage was solemnised the bride along with other accomplices fled within two days thereby cheating the complainant the police statement addedInvestigations revealed that the gang was operating a fraudulent nexus under the guise of a marriage bureau The racket managed everything including arranging the bride priest Pandit and related formalitiesShortly after marriage the bride would desert the complainant on one pretext or another Due to social stigma many victims refrained from reporting such incidentsHowever in this case timely reporting led to a major breakthroughThe five accused who have been arrested are identified as Deepak Kumar the son of Baldev Raj and resident of Dhana Chapri Chowki Choura Vikas Kumar the son of Netar Parkash and resident of Poonch Arun Kumar the son of Raj Kumar and resident of Bihar Istakhar the son of Salim and resident of Uttar Pradesh and the woman who posed as the brideThe investigation is ongoing and further arrests are not ruled out Notably four more similar cases have surfaced two from Akhnoor and two from Nagrota where inquiries are currently in progressThe entire investigation is being closely monitored by Jammu Rural Superintendent of Police and Jammu senior Superintendent of PoliceThe Jammu Police appeals to the public to remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities and to promptly report such incidents to the nearest police stationThis nexus primarily targets vulnerable individuals especially those who are unable to find suitable matches or are overage for marriage the police statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/fake-marriage-racket-busted-in-jammu-bride-among-5-arrested-633769.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/man-detained-for-beating-his-mother-to-death-in-kolkata-633796.html Kolkata Aug 23 A son has been accused of brutally beating his mother resulting in the death of the elderly woman in West Bengals Beliaghata area of Kolkata police said on Saturday The incident took place on Saturday afternoonThe deceased woman has been identified as 65yearold Nandita Basu Her son Mainak Basu has been detained on charges of murderA case has been registered against the accusedAccording to the police around 150 pm on Saturday they received information that a 65yearold woman was lying unconscious in her house on Kabi Sukanta Sarani in Beliaghata areaWhen the police went to see the victim they found blood coming out of her mouth and her body was coldThe womans body was recovered and sent to the NRS Medical College and Hospital for postmortemDuring the investigation the police found out that Nandita Basu lived in that house with her son MainakOn Saturday she had an argument with Mainak who is 35yearsoldAt that time Mainak brutally beat his mother following which she diedPrima facie it appears that she died after being beaten up by her son However the cause of death will be ascertained once we get the postmortem report The son has been detained A case has been registered against him An investigation has started a senior Kolkata Police officer saidThe police officers are investigating why the youth beat his mother so brutallyThey are also trying to find out the reason why both engaged in an argument on SaturdayInitial investigation revealed that Nandita often had problems with Mainak for various reasonsThere was a dispute between the motherson duo on Saturday as wellThe incident however created a lull in the area as people were shocked to see a son beating up his mother resulting in the latters deathSources said that issues related to a property dispute could be the reason for a fallout in the relationship between the mother and the son IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/man-detained-for-beating-his-mother-to-death-in-kolkata-633796.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/why-translation-has-become-new-weapon-in-is-and-al-qaedas-propaganda-war-633806.html New Delhi Aug 23 The Islamic State IS is known for its propaganda material and among the terror groups it has the strongest propaganda media and its reach is higher than ones expectations Since its fall in Iraq and Syria the focus has been extensively on propaganda rather than running the outfit like a conventional terror group If one were to look at the Indian scenario it does not have its own modules but they are inspired Any three persons who follow the ideology of the Islamic State can come together and form a moduleSuch a module is inspired by the outfit but not funded by it Even the creation of such a module is done by people with a common thought process and the Islamic State does not even oversee the creation of such modulesWhile the first part of its drive was largely successful following its fall in Iraq and Syria the second part took some time to crack The first part of the propaganda drive led to several attacks by Islamic Stateinspired lone wolves in different parts of the world such as the UK the US and France Even in India there were two failed attempts by lone wolves one at Coimbatore and another at MangaluruIn India the Islamic State did create an impact but it found it hard to convey its message to a larger audience For instance in the Gulf the message could go out in Arabic The use of English and Urdu is also quite extensiveIndia on the other hand is a diverse country and the people of different states speak different languages This is what the Islamic State sought to crack and hence tasked its AlIsabah Foundation with the taskNot only does this foundation today circulate propaganda material by the Islamic State but ensures that it is translated into every single language that is spoken in India Today such propaganda material can be found in Marathi Tamil Malayalam Kannada Assamese Gujarati Bengali and Telugu among othersThe AlIsabah Foundation on its part set up the Islamic Translation Centre to ensure that the material goes out in multiple languagesTaking a cue from the Islamic State AlQaeda too decided to follow suit It immediately set up the AlKifah media to translate its material into multiple languages Both groups are aware that language is a sensitive issue and if the material is provided in a language of choice then the chance of success is much higherA similar trend is being witnessed in other parts of the world too When propaganda material is sent out to Sri Lanka the country would be referred to as the Wilayahs of Sri Lanka The same applies in the Maldives or Bangladesh For India the reference is the Wilayahs of KashmirWhat has stumped the agencies is that the messaging by these groups is not spread over a period of time They bombard with over 15 to 20 messages a day and this has made the job of the agencies even more challengingFurther these groups are also focusing largely on South India They realise that in states such as Kerala where the influence of Wahhabism in many parts is high it would be easier to cater to those people The success of the Popular Front of India PFI has also given these groups the confidence that there is a market in many parts of South India IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/why-translation-has-become-new-weapon-in-is-and-al-qaedas-propaganda-war-633806.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indigenously-built-drone-to-further-strengthen-armed-forces-says-tripura-cm-633635.html Agartala Aug 22 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that indigenously built drones would further strengthen the Armed Forces in the country After witnessing the demonstration of drone operation at Assam Rifles ground here the Chief Minister said that the demonstration has further strengthened the confidence of the people of the country about the defence capabilities of IndiaOperation Sindoor has already shown the world how secure India is In just 24 to 25 minutes 11 terrorist camps were destroyed in Pakistan The same technology now introduced in Tripura boosts our confidence further because future wars would be technologydriven and we must remain technologically secure Saha told the mediaLater the Chief Minister in a post on X said Under the visionary leadership of Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji our defence sector has been strengthened with selfreliant and cuttingedge warfare technologyIn particular the use of modern drone technology has seen remarkable growth in combat situations and counterterrorism operations Today at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala I had the privilege of attending a joint drone exercise by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles where I encouraged the jawans and officers and witnessed an impressive display of advanced warfare tactics and drone manoeuvres said Saha who also holds the home portfolioHe said that the successful demonstration has proven Tripuras preparedness and further enhanced public confidence The Chief Minister was accompanied by Director General of Police DGP Anurag and senior Army and Assam Rifles officersArmy officials also briefed the Chief Minister on the operational details of the drones and antidrone systems during the event which included a live demonstration of drone attacks and countermeasuresA large number of school students also witnessed the impressive demonstration of drone and antidrone technology at the Assam Rifles ground The exercise jointly organised by the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles aimed to showcase the forces preparedness particularly in view of the evolving situationAlongside drone operations the forces also showcased antidrone systems designed to neutralise enemy drones an emerging necessity in modern warfareStudents who attended the event expressed their excitement noting that the live demonstrations not only strengthened their trust in the armed forces but also inspired them to consider serving the nation in futureMeanwhile in line with its commitment to nationbuilding and youth engagement Assam Rifles conducted an educational session on Operation Sindoor at Assam Rifles High School at Teliamura in Khowai district on Thursday A defence spokesman said that the session was attended by the school Principal teachers and 220 students who were briefed on the significance of Operation Sindoor The lecture highlighted the professionalism preparedness and commitment of the Indian Defence Forces in safeguarding national securityStudents were also made aware of the challenges of modern warfare and the critical role of air defence in protecting the nations sovereignty The spokesman said that the initiative was aimed at motivating young minds to imbibe qualities of discipline leadership and resilienceStudents were encouraged to draw inspiration from the courage and dedication of soldiers and to channel these values into their academic pursuits and future careers Such initiatives reflect Assam Rifles continuous efforts to instil patriotism responsibility and a spirit of service among the youth thereby nurturing a strong and aware future generation the spokesman stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indigenously-built-drone-to-further-strengthen-armed-forces-says-tripura-cm-633635.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pfi-plotting-return-through-social-media-and-foreign-funding-633639.html New Delhi Aug 22 The raids by the National Investigation Agency NIA in connection with the 2019 Ramalingam murder paint a grim image in terms of the existence of the Popular Front of India PFI During the search carried out in nine locations the NIA arrested Imthathullah proprietor of Ambur Biryani Hotels Kodaikanal for knowingly and voluntarily harbouring absconding proclaimed offenders in his hotel outlets since 2021The PFI had been banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2022 under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPAThe recent raids suggest that despite the outfit being banned it still has many of its operatives on the ground The PFI had built an extensive network and many are still out in the open According to the Intelligence agencies all these persons have been told to lie low for some years before they could reviveAccording to the agencies the PFI is likely to try and make a comeback with a new name However it is unlikely to start operations immediately Instead it is likely to indulge in a social media campaign and try and ignite tensionsThe PFI had seen the ban coming and had even set up various foreign modules They had plans of activating them but that plan too has been put on hold at the moment These modules abroad are based in the Gulf nations and SingaporeInvestigations have suggested these modules operate nearly 29 bank accounts in which the donations are parked It has also been found that a large part of their funding has come from donors in Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates UAE and KuwaitWith the foreign modules being active and several of their operatives still out in the open the agencies have found the need to keep a 247 surveillance on the activities of the outfit A close watch is being particularly kept on its modules abroad as they are the ones who have been tasked with launching social media campaigns with the intention of causing communal tensionsThe PFI is known to carry out such acts and the violence that broke out following the announcement of the Citizenship Amendment Act CAA in Delhi is an example of this The PFI was also responsible for inciting the Hathras unrestThe PFI would continue to indulge in such activities like the way the Islamic State does At first it was believed that it would follow the Students Islamic Movement of India SIMI model which after the ban went on to be reborn as the Indian Mujahideen However with the kind of inputs that are coming in it is likely that the PFI is likely to follow the Islamic State modelThe Islamic State also runs its network online and incites violence Such campaigns have also led to the recruitment of lone wolves who have carried out brutal attacks in many parts of the worldMoreover the Islamic State and PFI complement each other very well One may recall that several persons including families and women had left Kerala to join the Islamic State in Afghanistan The probe learnt it was the PFI that had recruited for the Islamic StateOn September 28 2022 the Popular Front of India PFI and its affiliates were banned by the MHA The order said that these outfits were found to be involved in serious offences including terrorism and its financing targeted gruesome killings disregarding the constitutional setup of the country and disturbing public order which are prejudicial to the integrity security and sovereignty of the countryAlong with the PFI the government of India also banned the Rehab India Foundation RIF Campus Front of India CFI All India Imams Council AIIC National Confederation of Human Rights Organisations NCHRO National Womens Front Junior Front Empower India Foundation and Rehab Foundation Kerala IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pfi-plotting-return-through-social-media-and-foreign-funding-633639.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/security-breach-at-parliament-intruder-scales-wall-arrested-633474.html New Delhi Aug 22 In a major security breach on Friday a man entered the Parliament House complex by climbing a tree and scaling the wall According to sources the incident occurred around 630 amOfficials said that the intruder reached the Garuda gate of the new Parliament building by jumping over the wall from the Rail Bhavan sideThe security present in the Parliament complex caught the accused and is interrogating him officials saidSources said the securitymen detected the breach triggering a swift response from them The security personnel stationed at the complex quickly apprehended the suspectHe is currently being interrogated to ascertain his identity motive and how he managed to bypass multiple layers of security in such a highsecurity zoneThe authorities are reviewing surveillanceCCTV footage to note the sequence of eventsThe agencies are simultaneously investigating possible lapses in security protocolsThe security breach incident comes a day after the Monsoon Session of the Parliament concluded The monthlong session started on July 21 which had 21 business sittingsA similar incident of a security breach took place last year when a man in his early 20s scaled the Parliament wall and jumped inside the Annexe building premises A purported video of the incident had also surfaced in which the suspect wearing a pair of shorts and a Tshirt was seen being held by the CISF personnel However nothing incriminating was found in the mans possessionIn 2023 a major security breach happened on the 22nd anniversary of the attack on the Parliament Two men jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors gallery on December 13 carrying canisters emitting yellow smoke when the session was on Amidst the chaos Parliamentarians apprehended the two beating them up before handing them over to the security staff The two were identified as Sagar Sharma 25 from Lucknow and Manoranjan D 35 from Mysore IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/security-breach-at-parliament-intruder-scales-wall-arrested-633474.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/army-rescues-injured-policeman-in-arunachal-pradesh-633519.html Itanagar Aug 22 Demonstrating courage and compassion beyond the call of duty Army troops conducted a daring operation and successfully rescued an injured Arunachal Pradesh policeman officials said on Friday A defence spokesman said that troops of the Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army conducted a daring rescue operation in the late hours on Thursday in the remote RR Hill region of Arunachal PradeshHe said that the operation was launched after urgent information was received regarding a critically injured police man of Bomdila Police Station who had sustained a skull fracture injuryBraving dense forests and challenging terrain at night the Army team reached the location administered essential first aid and medical care and ensured the injured police mans safe evacuation to Tezpur in Assam for advanced medical treatmentThe spokesman said that this prompt and coordinated humanitarian effort not only saved a precious life but also highlighted the spirit of synergy between the Army Police and civil administrationIt stands as a true reflection of the Indian Armys ethos of Service Before Self where valour compassion and commitment to humanity remain paramount he saidThe Indian Army extended heartfelt wishes for the speedy recovery of the brave policemanThe operation reaffirmed the Armys role as a pillar of reassurance and solidarity for the people of the Northeast region upholding the finest traditions of service humanity and national responsibility the spokesman statedMeanwhile the Indian Army has initiated a landmark collaboration with state officials of Assam and Manipur to foster efficient cooperation cohesion and mutual understandingExercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 was inaugurated on Wednesday at Laipuli Upper AssamA defence spokesman said that this MilitaryCivil Integration Exercise aims at fostering synergy between security forces government departments and civil institutions to address the regions complex challenges through a unified and coordinated approachA similar exercise is being undertaken in Manipur from August 2030 which would include aspects of disaster management healthcare education Public Works Development forest department initiatives narcotics irrigation road safety employment opportunities in Armed forces sports coordination amongst the state police Army and paramilitary forces along with the infrastructure development through Operation SadbhavnaThe 10day exercise aims to take concrete steps towards achieving an improved state of readiness supported by unhindered channels of communication and refined standard operating procedures through practical rehearsalsMost importantly Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 seeks to further strengthen the bond of trust between the people of Upper Assam and Manipur and the institutions that serve them thereby contributing towards preparedness for security challenges development towards nation building and reinforcing national integration IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/army-rescues-injured-policeman-in-arunachal-pradesh-633519.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-senior-maoist-leaders-surrender-before-telangana-police-633351.html Hyderabad Aug 21 Two senior leaders of the banned Communist Party of India CPIMaoist surrendered before Telangana Police on Thursday Kakarla Sunitha alias Badri senior State Committee Member of CPIMaoists Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee DK SZC and Chennuri Harish alias Ramanna an Area Committee Member ACM of Telangana State Committee surrendered before Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer BabuAfter being involved in the Maoist movement for over 40 years the two Maoist leaders decided to return to the national mainstreamMotivated by various welfare measures of the Telangana government and state police and the support extended to those who have returned to the mainstream they decided to lead a peaceful life with their familiesThe Police Commissioner said 62yearold Sunita as a member of the Regional Political School and the Education Departmental Committee was an ideologue and intellectual of the CPIMaoist She contributed significantly to formulating various strategies and played a key role in preparing several documents and in publishing party magazines such as KranthiSunitha got attracted to the Radical Students Union RSU while studying intermediate in Rajahmundry in 1985 Her father Kakarla Satyanarayana was an important leader of the Revolutionary Writers Association RWAVirasamRevolutionaries like Varavara Rao and Gaddar used to frequently visit her home Their influence also contributed to her attraction towards the party In January 1986 she joined CPI ML Peoples War and went undergroundShe initially worked as a central organiser of the outfit in Vijayawada town and in August 1986 married TLN Chalam alias Goutham alias SudhakarDuring the 1990s Sunitha worked in the Forest Divisional Committee of Nallamalla Forest and took part in encounters She later moved to the AndhraOdisha border In 2006 the couple was sent to DandakarnyaAccording to police she along with her husband took part in the Annapuram National Park encounter on June 5 2025 Her husband Chalam was killed in this encounterHarish was attracted towards the Maoist party ideology while studying 10th class in BC Welfare Hostel in Eturanagaram in 2006 The 35yearold hails from the Bhupalapally districtThe Police Commissioner termed their surrender as a success of the strategies adopted by the Telangana PoliceHe urged all underground Maoist natives of Telangana to join the mainstream return to their native villages and take part in the development of the stateHe said that every Maoist who joins the mainstream will be provided the benefits under the rehabilitation scheme announced by the Telangana government IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-senior-maoist-leaders-surrender-before-telangana-police-633351.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-raids-in-bihars-east-champaran-linked-to-ak-47-case-action-against-notorious-land-mafia-633372.html Patna Aug 21 The National Investigation Agency NIA on Thursday carried out major raids in Bihars East Champaran district in connection with the AK47 case creating a stir in the region A team of NIA officials along with local police raided the residence of notorious criminal and land mafia Rahul Mukhiya in Khajuria village under the Gobindganj police station areaSimultaneously another raid was conducted at the house of former village head Chhedi Singh in Tharbitiya village of Pakri Dayal blockThe operation began early Thursday morning and continued under tight securityA heavy police force was deployed and a security cordon was created around the residences barring anyone from entering or leaving during the raidsRahul Mukhiya has a long history of criminal activities and is widely known as a land mafiaHis name has surfaced several times in connection with serious crimesAccording to sources the involvement of Chhedi Singhs family has also been suspected in the AK47 case prompting the NIA to extend its action to his residence as wellThe raids are part of ongoing investigations into illegal arms and criminal networks operating in BiharThe action has triggered a stir not just locally but also in political circles as Rahul Mukhiya is the husband of Bahadurpur Panchayat village head Jyoti KumariDespite the buzz local police officials refrained from sharing any details only saying that the raids were being carried out based on sensitive and serious inputsEven when pressed by journalists authorities maintained silence on the specifics of the investigationSources said that Rahul Mukhiya has a political link through his wifes post as Mukhiya has further intensified discussions in local administrative and political circlesAs of now no official confirmation has been given about what the NIA team has seized during the searchesHowever it is believed that investigators may have recovered crucial documents and evidence that could accelerate further action in the ongoing probe IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-raids-in-bihars-east-champaran-linked-to-ak-47-case-action-against-notorious-land-mafia-633372.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/china-pushes-cpec-ii-pakistan-fails-to-tame-taliban-633405.html New Delhi Aug 21 The Trilateral Foreign Ministers Dialogue was held in Kabul on August 20 amidst tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan who have been at loggerheads with each other for quite some time The meeting largely focused on the China Economic Corridor ProjectII CPEC with Beijing wanting Afghanistan to be part of it However during the meeting the Pakistanis had hoped that Beijing might broker peace between them and the TalibanPakistan had raised the issue relating to the TehreekeTaliban TTP and wanted the Taliban to stop backing the outfit The TTP has launched an allout attack against the Pakistan Army has inflicted severe damage Pakistan has accused the Taliban of sheltering the TTP and is now seeking Beijings intervention to sort out the issueThe Taliban however stood its ground and said that it would not launch an attack on the TTP It maintained that the TTP was Pakistans internal problem and it would not want to be involved in that battle Pakistan also raised the issue relating to the Balochistan National Army BLA and also blamed the Taliban for sheltering itThe Taliban however denied the allegations but assured Beijing that it would act against the hideouts and camps of the BLA in Afghanistan while also assuring that it would prevent the infiltration bids as wellFor the Chinese the TTP is not the problem The TTPs battle is solely against the Pakistan Army The BLA on the other hand is a headache for Beijing as the group has constantly targeted Chinese investments in Balochistan In this context the Taliban would come to the rescue of China and hence even agreed to act against the BLA and not the TTPPakistan would have expected that Beijing would come to the rescue with the Taliban The Taliban at one time was under the mercy of the Pakistanis This time around things have changed Issues such as the Durand Line and the TTP have been major points of contention and ties have fallen to an alltime low During the meeting Pakistan realised that it had very little control over the Taliban and even Chinese intervention could not get them to change their position on the TTPPakistan has also been desperately trying to increase its influence in Afghanistan by using Chinese backing Through this Pakistan had also hoped that it would corner India by enhancing its influence in the region Even when the CPEC was first announced Pakistan felt that it had an upper hand in the region with the backing of mighty China However it left Pakistan in debt and is now at the mercy of Beijing Moreover the Chinese have on numerous occasions raised concerns about the security of their projects in PakistanThe BLA has been on a warpath against Chinese investments in Balochistan and Pakistan has managed to do little to safeguard Beijings interestsNow with China wanting Afghanistan to be part of the CPECII it is to be seen if the Taliban too falls into a debt trap like Pakistan China is leaning heavily on the Taliban to sort out the BLA problem it has but the question is how far will Kabul goThe Pakistanis too had given security guarantees to China when the CPEC project began but failed to deliver on their promise The Taliban has said it would never let its soil be used for terror Can it deliver on that promise Only time will tell IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/china-pushes-cpec-ii-pakistan-fails-to-tame-taliban-633405.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/fake-ips-officer-racket-busted-in-gujarats-banaskantha-633406.html Ahmedabad Aug 21 The police in Gujarats Banaskantha on Thursday exposed a major racket involving a man posing as an IPS officer on social media to dupe people officials said The accused created seven to eight fake accounts using the name and photograph of Banaskantha Superintendent of Police SP Akshayraj Makwana and allegedly extorted money from unsuspecting victimsThe fraud came to light when the impostors account interacted with the real SP leading to the rackets exposureAccording to officials the accused posed as SP Makwana on social media sending friend requests to people under the pretext of selling furniture and other items at cheap ratesOnce trust was built he would demand moneySeveral people are believed to have fallen prey and lost moneyFollowing the incident SP Makwana appealed to citizens to remain alert against such fake accountsHe clarified that no government or police officer ever seeks money through social mediaCitizens have been urged not to make any financial transactions without verifying such messagesThe accused has been arrested and further investigation is underwayPolice have advised social media users to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity to the cybercrime cellGujarat has become a hotspot for impersonation scamsIn Ahmedabad two youths were arrested for masquerading as Special Operations Group SOG Head Constables with forged ID cards bearing the IGP insignia a third individual was later arrested for creating those IDsIn Mehsana authorities detained three women after one posed as a GST officer to extort Rs 5 lakh from a shopkeeperA separate incident saw four men posing as a central agency officers with fake Ashoka Pillar ID cards claiming links to a National Crime Investigation Commission and were arrested when trying to access the SPs officeIn Amreli the Local Crime Branch detained an individual dressed in uniform and posing as police although no fraud was confirmed yetAdditionally Junagadh police uncovered a massive job scam a man impersonating a Deputy Superintendent of Police collected more than Rs 211 crore from 17 victims by promising them government jobsOverall more than 19 such impersonation cases involving fake customs officers collectors CID ED NIA and other roles have emerged across the state in the past two years IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/fake-ips-officer-racket-busted-in-gujarats-banaskantha-633406.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/abt-revival-rings-alarm-bells-infiltration-sleeper-cells-and-the-isi-hand-633413.html New Delhi Aug 21 The activities of a terror organisation that is being closely watched are those of the Ansarullah Bangla Team ABT Indias Intelligence agencies have flagged the activities of this outfit since the regime change in Bangladesh The agencies have learnt that the outfit is having a free run thanks to the new regime in Bangladesh Following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina the country erupted into chaosSeveral changes took place overnight The ban on the JamaateIslami was lifted and radical elements were given a free hand among others However the most dangerous development was when hundreds of terrorists including those of the ABT were releasedThe ABT which is a puppet of the ISI has been told to focus just on West Bengal and Assam A module was set up where scorers of Bangladeshis and Rohingya Muslims are being trained These are being trained to carry out specific attacks in the abovementioned statesThe Indian security agencies are on very high alert since the chaos broke out in Bangladesh There have been many reports that infiltrations by migrants would go up tenfold as there is a state of lawlessness in Bangladesh The security forces have managed to prevent scores of people who have been trying to infiltrate IndiaThe ABT on the other hand is planning to train over 100 persons and then infiltrate in smaller numbers into IndiaThis time around the modus operandi of the terror groups is slightly different Each of these groups be it the JamaatulMujahideen Bangladesh or HarkatulJihadi Islami and the ABT are working under one umbrella Their areas of operation have been segregated While the ABT would operate in Assam and West Bengal the HuJI and JMB would focus on the other northeastern statesThe entire focus of these terror groups is to disrupt peace and tranquillity in the northeastern states They want to ensure that clashes erupt terror strikes and development comes to a haltThe fact that the activities of the ABT are on the rise can be seen from recent arrests In the last six months arrests have taken place in both Assams Kokrajhar and West Bengals Murshidabad districtInvestigations had found that sleeper cells were also in operation and many of these persons were waiting for the infiltrations to take place before trying to carry out a terror strike The agencies found that the first plan was to strike at the Siliguri Corridor or the Chicken Neck An attack here would have had a huge impact as it is the gateway to the northeastern statesAmong those terrorists of the ABT who have been released by the Muhammad Yunus government are Al Amin HarunurRashid Iqbal Hossain and Jikrullah These are highly dangerous terrorists and the Yunus government has no explanation as to why they were releasedHowever the most brazen among these was the release of Mufti Jashimuddin Rahman the chief of the ABT He was released on the pretext that the court had no objection to the same The fact is that four major cases are pending against himThe Indian agencies however say that all this is taking place at the insistence of the ISIcontrolled Jamaat IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/abt-revival-rings-alarm-bells-infiltration-sleeper-cells-and-the-isi-hand-633413.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/training-imparted-to-assam-forest-staff-to-boost-conviction-rates-in-wildlife-crime-case-633425.html Guwahati Aug 21 To further strengthen frontline enforcement against wildlife crime in Assam ambitious initiatives have been launched to provide comprehensive legal training to Investigation Officers IOs under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 officials said on Thursday Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve KNPTR Director Sonali Ghosh said that a sixday comprehensive legal training program for IOs under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 completed on Thursday in Kaziranga marking a major step in strengthening frontline enforcement against wildlife crime in AssamIn subsequent weeks this initiative will be carried forward to other wildlife divisions mainly in the Bishwanath and Nagaon area and represents a significant investment in capacity building for Assams frontline defenders of wildlife Ghosh addedShe said that by equipping forest staff with sharper investigative skills and stronger legal understanding the programme is expected to enhance conviction rates in wildlife crime cases and act as a stronger deterrent against poaching and illegal tradeThe success of this first batch demonstrates the value of integrating legal expertise into conservation practice creating a stronger shield of protection for Indias wildlife the KNPTR Director saidThe training held from August 16 to 21 at Kohora was designed to provide handson legal and procedural knowledge to forest frontline staff by simulating reallife situations encountered during investigationsAccording to Ghosh the first batch of this training successfully equipped 23 forest staff with indepth knowledge on critical subjects including the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 the Assam Wildlife Protection Rules 1997 procedures of seizure and evidence collection and framing of offence reportsThe programme also covered the recently enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 ensuring participants are updated with the latest criminal law framework relevant to wildlife crime prosecutionThe training combined classroom sessions with practical exercises including preparation of seizure reports mapping of crime scenes and framing of offence reports based on hypothetical case studiesEach groups reports were reviewed by an external advocate in a mock courtroom exercise providing critical feedback on procedures and evidence handlingThis unique format gave participants firsthand exposure to the expectations of courts in wildlife crime casesLed by Bhupen Talukdar Bhaskar Choudhury Wildlife Trust of India WTI and other legal professionals the course provided both conceptual clarity and practical skillsThe initiative was collaboratively funded by WTI The Serenity Trust and Kaziranga Park authorities the Indian Forest Service official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/training-imparted-to-assam-forest-staff-to-boost-conviction-rates-in-wildlife-crime-case-633425.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/six-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threats-students-evacuated-search-underway-633231.html New Delhi Aug 21 Several Delhi schools have again received bomb threat emails prompting extensive search and evacuations of the staff and students the authorities said on Thursday Six schools in the national capitals Dwarka Sector 5 and Prasad Nagar area received the threats early in the morningSeveral teams of Delhi Fire Service police bomb disposal squad and dog squad rushed to the schools and the students and staff were evacuatedAccording to the preliminary investigations no suspicious objects have been found so far and the search is underwayThe police are working to trace the IP address of the sender of the emails sent to the schoolsThe situation has once again raised alarm among students parents and school staffThis comes a day after two schools in New Delhi SKV Malviya Nagar and Andhra School Prasad Nagar received bomb threat emails around 740 am and 742 am respectivelyOn August 18 Delhi Public School DPS Dwarka had to be evacuated following a bomb threat call received around 700 am In that case too authorities responded immediately and bomb squads conducted a thorough searchHowever the threat turned out to be a hoaxThe latest scare also brings back chilling memories of an incident last month when over 50 schools across Delhi received similar email threatsThose messages caused widespread panic forcing several institutions to shift to online classes and prompting citywide emergency operations involving dog squads fire brigades and bomb disposal teams All of those threats were later deemed noncredibleDuring that episode the Delhi Police conducted immediate searches at all targeted schools Dog squads bomb disposal teams and fire department personnel were deployed across the city to ensure safetyAmong the schools that reported receiving such threats were Abhinav Public School in Rohini Sector 3 and Richmond Global School in Paschim Vihar both of which received emails warning of explosives on their premises sparking fear among parents and staffSimilar threats had also been reported earlier in July at St Stephens College and St Thomas School in Dwarka just a day after three other schools in the capital had received identical hoax emailsOn July 17 at least seven schools were targeted in what became the third straight day of such incidentsWhile all previous alerts turned out to be false alarms the recurrence of these threats has heightened concerns among parents students and school authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/six-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threats-students-evacuated-search-underway-633231.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/meghalaya-intensifies-anti-drug-drive-plans-own-territorial-army-633234.html Shillong Aug 20 The Meghalaya government has stepped up its crackdown on narcotics with the AntiNarcotics Task Force ANTF reporting major seizures and arrests in recent weeks Officials said on Wednesday that drugs worth over Rs 4 crore were seized last week alone and several peddlers were taken into custody The government has announced cash rewards and certificates for ANTF personnel involved in successful operationsSince August 2024 detention orders under Section 31 of the PITNDPS Act have been cleared against five repeat offenders including Pynhoi Nongtdu of Thadlaskein Hubert Lamphrang Dkhar of Mawiong Nongstoin Marwel Nongbah of Lumpariat Jowai and Rintu G Saikia alias Pahadi Authorities said their bank accounts along with those of immediate family members have been frozenThe government has warned that anyone providing shelter to offenders will face prosecution Detentions may be extended if the accused resumes illegal activitiesOn the security front the state is moving ahead with a proposal to create a Territorial Army for Meghalaya The plan will be placed before the Cabinet on August 26Officials said the new unit would act as a supplementary security force alongside Village Defence Parties VDPsThe initiative comes after the Border Security Force BSF recently advertised 300 posts exclusively for Scheduled Tribe candidates from MeghalayaIn Shillong the government has set November as the deadline to relocate hawkers from the LaitumkhrahCivil Hospital stretch to Motphran The relocation exercise will later be extended to other parts of the cityMeanwhile the Centre has cleared major tourism investments for the state The Union Ministry of DoNER has approved a Rs 220 crore project at Sohra The project will include an experiential tourism hub to showcase rural village lifeThe Union Minister is expected to lay the foundation stone during the Cherry Blossom FestivalThe government is also planning a heritage resort at the Lawsohtun Sericulture Farm established in 1925 during the British era The project will be linked with the states textile complex and is targeted for completion within two yearsOn the cultural front the Arts and Culture Department has approved a film on the life of freedom fighter U Tirot Sing National Awardwinning filmmaker Pradip Kurbah has been tasked with preparing the script IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/meghalaya-intensifies-anti-drug-drive-plans-own-territorial-army-633234.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/threat-email-sent-to-mumbai-hotel-police-launch-probe-633247.html Mumbai Aug 21 A threatening mail was received at Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbais Worli in which the sender demanded that the Tamil Nadu Police form a union and issued threats of blasts Mumbai Police said on Thursday The mail sent by an unidentified person contained a message that read De Brahmanizm draividistan 7 RDX IED blasts Ritz Carlton Singapore 4 Seasons Mumbais 3 VIP rooms soon Evacuate Other gueAlarmed by the content the hotel administration immediately alerted the Mumbai Police Control RoomFollowing the complaint the cyber police have launched a probe to trace the source of the email and identify the senderOfficials confirmed that efforts are underway to track down the individual behind the threatMeanwhile several teams of fire service police bomb disposal squad and dog squad rushed to the spotInvestigations are underway Further details are awaitedEarlier in the day six Delhi schools also received bomb threats prompting extensive searches and evacuations of the staff and studentsSix schools in the national capitals Dwarka Sector 5 and Prasad Nagar area received the threats early in the morningAccording to the preliminary investigations no suspicious objects have been found so far and the search is underwayThe police are working to trace the IP address of the sender of the emails sent to the schoolsThe situation has once again raised alarm among students parents and school staffThis comes a day after two schools in New Delhi SKV Malviya Nagar and Andhra School Prasad Nagar received bomb threat emails around 740 am and 742 am respectivelyOn August 18 Delhi Public School DPS Dwarka had to be evacuated following a bomb threat call received around 700 am In that case too authorities responded immediately and bomb squads conducted a thorough searchHowever the threat turned out to be a hoax IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/threat-email-sent-to-mumbai-hotel-police-launch-probe-633247.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/around-42-000-outsiders-entered-manipur-since-dec-biren-singh-calls-it-real-and-ongoing-633264.html Imphal Aug 21 Assam Rifles Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera has stated that around 42000 individuals have crossed into India from Myanmar since December 2024 and their biometrics have been collected Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh commended the Assam Rifles for their efforts in documenting illegal entrants and emphasised that the influx of outsiders is real and ongoing Speaking at a programme at Manipur University on Wednesday Lt Gen Lakhera said The new Free Movement Regime FMR is a Government of India initiative that no previous government has undertaken We now aim to formalise the process of tracking how many people are coming in Since December 31 we have mapped 42000 people crossing the border and their biometrics have been collected These details have been shared with all relevant agencies including Aadhaar UIDAI and other identification authorities We now have a database With this in place when fencing work begins we will serve as the net security providers against all challengesHe reiterated the Assam Rifles mandate saying Our primary roles are to secure the IndoMyanmar border and maintain internal security A third role arises when the civil administration requests intervention in areas beyond our mandate for which we act on requisition We also play a crucial role in humanitarian assistance including during floods fires or medical emergencies Additionally we are the single largest blood donor organisation contributing to society dailyLt Gen Lakhera added Public support is essential in everything we do Our job is to be visible and engaging with the people We ensure that our actions are aligned with the policies of the force directives from headquarters and the Government of India Assam Rifles is a Northeastspecific force 40 per cent of our personnel come from the region and serve here We understand and speak the local languages and are familiar with tribal culturesHe further stated You cant choose your neighbour geography doesnt give you that option Those who are your neighbours are a realityFormer Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh took to X and wrote I thank Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera AVSM SM DG Assam Rifles for confirming that biometrics are being collected from illegal entrants crossing the IndoMyanmar border The very need for such a measure underlines an undeniable truth the influx of outsiders into our region is real and ongoing It is equally reassuring that these individuals are being closely monitored housed only at secure locations and managed under strict authority The message is clear the Northeast is not blind to what is happening nor is it leaving anything to chance IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/around-42-000-outsiders-entered-manipur-since-dec-biren-singh-calls-it-real-and-ongoing-633264.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/delhi-cm-assault-attempt-to-murder-case-lodged-against-attacker-rajesh-khimji--633107.html New Delhi Aug 20 IANS An attempt to murder case has been registered against 41yearold Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the Jan Sunvai event at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday police saidnbspIn the matter of attack on Chief Minister a case us 1091132221 BNS has been registered at PS Civil Lines The accused has been taken into police custody Further investigation is going on We are investigating it from all the possible angles the Delhi Police said in a statementWith this the accused has been charged with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitas Section 109 attempt to murder Section 132 obstructing a public servant and Section 221 obstructing a public servant in discharge of public functionsnbspThe police also said that a team from the Central Agency and Special Cell is interrogating the accusednbspThe police are also planning to ask for a 5 to 7day remand of Rajesh to ascertain the motive for the attacknbspRajesh came to Delhi from Rajkot by train on Tuesday morning This was the first time he visited the national Capital He stayed at Gujarati Bhavan in Civil Lines After this he went to CM Guptas private residence in Shalimar Bagh and also informed his friend about it on the call the police mentionedEarlier in the day CCTV footage from CM Guptas Shalimar Bagh residence surfaced showing Rajesh arriving outside the home and calling someone He was also seen conducting a recce and recording a videonbspThe footage also indicated that Rajesh surveyed the area in advance and even made a recording as claimed by Delhi Ministers Parvesh Verma and Manjinder Singh Sirsa that the assault was preplannednbspAccording to the police sources at around 11 am on Tuesday when the accused went to CM Guptas Shalimar Bagh home the staff there provided him with the address of the Chief Ministers official residence and the timing of the Jan SunvaiHe then came back to the Gujarat Bhavan and spent the night therenbspThe people started arriving for the Jan Sunvai on Wednesday at around 7 am that is when the accused reached the venue at the same time as the Chief Minister arrivednbspMeanwhile details of Rajeshs criminal record have also emerged According to police at least five cases are registered against him at Bhaktinagar Police Station in Rajkot He has been acquitted in four of them while one case remains pending in court with the next hearing scheduled for September 9nbspThey added that the Gujarat Police have been contacted in connection with the case while an official confirmation regarding further details of the accused is awaited https://dailyworld.in/security/delhi-cm-assault-attempt-to-murder-case-lodged-against-attacker-rajesh-khimji--633107.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/21-maoists-surrender-in-dantewada-boosting-chhattisgarhs-anti-naxal-push-633119.html Dantewada Aug 20 In a significant breakthrough for Chhattisgarhs antiNaxal strategy 21 Maoists including 13 carrying cash rewards totalling Rs 255 lakh surrendered before security forces in Dantewada district on Wednesday The surrender was carried out under the states flagship campaigns Puna Margam Revival through Rehabilitation and Lon Varratu Come Back Home which aim to reintegrate misguided youth into mainstream societyAmong the surrendered cadres was Keye alias Kesha Lekam a company No one member with an Rs 8 lakh bounty who was involved in a deadly encounter with police in Parasbeda forest earlier this yearFemale Maoists Somey alias Jamli Kuhram and Kumari Hidme alias Vijjo Oyam each carrying Rs one lakh rewards were also among those who laid down arms Both had participated in multiple armed confrontations in Pidia Todka and Korcholi forests between 2023 and 2025The remaining surrendered Maoists were involved in activities such as road sabotage tree felling and propaganda during Naxalite bandh weeks Their decision to surrender was attributed to growing disillusionment with the Maoist ideology internal factionalism and the harsh realities of forest lifeMany expressed a desire to live peacefully and contribute to society through lawful meansThey surrendered before the Superintendent of Police Office in Dantewada in the presence of DIG deputy inspector general Dantewada Range Kamalochan Kashyap DIG CRPF Rakesh Chaudhary SP Dantewada Gaurav Rai and CRPF Commandants from the 111th 230th and 231st BattalionsThe District Reserve Guard DRG Bastar Fighters Special Intelligence Branch and CRPF Central Reserve Police Force units played a crucial role in facilitating the surrenderUnder the Chhattisgarh governments rehabilitation policy each surrendered Maoist will receive Rs 50000 in immediate assistance along with access to vocational training agricultural land and other reintegration benefitsOfficials emphasised that the campaigns success lies in its dual approach combining sustained security operations with community outreach and psychological supportOver the past 18 months Dantewada district has witnessed a steady stream of Maoist cadres renouncing violence and embracing the democratic mainstream driven by the joint surrender and rehabilitation initiatives of the Government of India and the Government of ChhattisgarhAmong those who laid down arms were 99 rewardlisted Maoists part of a larger group of over 390 individuals who chose to sever ties with the insurgency from senior leaders to grassroots operatives entrenched in base areasThe momentum continues under the Lon Varratu campaign which has so far facilitated the surrender of 1042 Maoists including 267 with declared bounties This figure spans 837 male and 205 female cadres not only from Dantewada but also from adjoining districts such as Bastar Bijapur and Narayanpur marking a significant shift in the regions security landscape and the growing appeal of reintegration over rebellion IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/21-maoists-surrender-in-dantewada-boosting-chhattisgarhs-anti-naxal-push-633119.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/another-held-on-spying-charges-in-jaisalmer-man-caught-talking-on-pakistani-numbers-in-army-area-633130.html Jaipur Aug 20 Investigation agencies in Jaisalmer Rajasthan have arrested another suspect on charges of espionage The accused identified as Jeevan Khan 25 was caught on Tuesday while allegedly talking to Pakistani numbers in the Army area on the JaisalmerJodhpur Road His mobile phone also contained several Pakistani numbers officials confirmed on WednesdayKhan a resident of Jaisalmer district had earlier worked at a restaurant in the Army area 23 years ago and had recently returned for employmentAccording to sources he had been under the radar of agencies for some time with his calls and activities being monitoredHe is likely to be handed over to the Joint Investigation Committee for detailed questioningThis arrest comes just two weeks after the detention of Mahendra Prasad the manager of the DRDO guest house in Jaisalmer who was accused of leaking sensitive information about Army officers and visiting scientists to his Pakistani handlersOn March 26 2025 Rajasthan Intelligence arrested Pathan Khan resident of Karam Ki Dhani near Chandan Field Firing Range under the Official Secrets Act just before the Pahalgaon terror attackFurther on May 28 this year Shakoor Khan a Rajasthan government employee since 2000 who had also worked as a PA between 2008 and 2013 to former Congress minister Saleh Mohammad was detained on charges of spying for Pakistan and formally arrested on June 3On August 4 2025 Mahendra Prasad DRDO guest house manager was caught sending sensitive intelligence about Army movements to Pakistani handlersNext on August 19 this year Jeevan Khan was arrested for communicating on Pakistani numbers from a restaurant in the Army areaFollowing Operation Sindoor that was carried out to neutralise terror bases in Pakistan and PakistanOccupiedKashmir after the attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam area in which 26 people were killed security agencies have intensified surveillance in Rajasthans border districtsPeople maintaining contacts across the border or using Pakistani numbers are under close watchThis marks the fourth espionagerelated arrest in Jaisalmer this year raising concerns over repeated Intelligence leaks from sensitive Army areas said officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/another-held-on-spying-charges-in-jaisalmer-man-caught-talking-on-pakistani-numbers-in-army-area-633130.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/asim-munirs-existential-crisis-lies-bluster-and-narrative-battles-633189.html New Delhi Aug 20 Pakistans army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has done it again This time at an event in Belgium he boasted that India begged for a ceasefire during the recent IndiaPakistan conflict It is clear that the Pakistan Army chief has resorted to lies once again and the evidence presented by India tells a completely different story This is however not the first time that Munir has lied blatantly He has made similar claims in the United States as well as back in his own countryFormer Indian Army chief General V P Malik said that some army chiefs have a habit of indulging in bluff and blusterIn a post on X General Malik wrote Pakistani leaders particularly some Army Chiefs have always indulged in bluff and bluster I believe the right response is to remain alert respond on the ground when necessary and to continue building our comprehensive national power No need to join their daily theatricsThe latest remarks by Munir were made on August 11 at a closeddoor felicitation organised by the Overseas Pakistani Foundation at GrootBijgarden Castle near Brussels The event was attended by 500 members of the Pakistani community from across EuropeAbhinav Pandya founder of the Usasanas Foundation an Indian based foreign policy and security think tank told IANS that this is sheer desperation on the part of Munir One must recall that the Pakistan Army was facing challenges from multiple endsThe Balochistan National Army BLA TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP and the Taliban had inflicted severe losses on the Pakistan Army All this was happening at a time when Munir was in charge His image as well as that of his army had taken a massive beating and the very existence of the institution was being questioned Pandya saidMunir was at that time looking for a second term and the doldrums that his army was in made him the least favourite candidate for the job Moreover his own legacy was under question considering the losses the army faced Abhinav Pandya added If the army failed the very existence of Pakistan would have come under question he addedIn reality the claims made by Munir are all a bluff and part of a narrative battle The truth is that when India launched Operation Sindoor US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at 930 am on May 10 Rubio conveyed to Jaishankar that the Pakistanis were asking for a ceasefire The request by Pakistan was made after India hit the Nur Khan air base with BrahMos and SCALP missiles Jaishankar then conveyed to Rubio that any ceasefire request must be made from the Pakistan DGMO through the established channelsPandya adds that Pakistan realises that it cannot match India on the economic or military front Hence the conventional tactics are not going to work Moreover under strong leadership India has proven that it will not take Pakistans misadventure kindly The Pakistanis have now chosen the battle of narratives In this arena bluffs work and hence Munir chose to indulge in the same to salvage his image and that of his army he addedOn the question whether or not the Pakistanis are buying Munirs bluff Pandya says that it would be hard to tell There is hatred against the leadership which is corrupt but there is also a blind love for extremism Munir knows this and hence can sell the antiIndia narrative at a very high price and quickly he addsMoreover the Pakistani society does not comprise saints It is a heavily radicalised society and even if the army is not at the helm then the likes of Masood Azhar would he addsIndia has however maintained that Munirs remarks are part of a familiar Pakistani playbook The Ministry of External Affairs also called Munirs claims nuclear sabrerattlingOur attention has been drawn to remarks reportedly made by the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff while on a visit to the United States Nuclear sabrerattling is Pakistans stockintrade the MEA statement readMunir had tried to play this card but India called out the nuclear bluff during Operation Sindoor Even in the aftermath of this operation Munir had said in Washington that they are a nuclear state If we are going down we will take half the world down with us Munir had said according to media reports IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/asim-munirs-existential-crisis-lies-bluster-and-narrative-battles-633189.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-attacked-during-jan-sunvai-at-her-official-residence-633004.html New Delhi Aug 20 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during the weekly Jan Sunvai at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday The police have arrested the attacker and are interrogating him However the reason for the attack is not clear yetSources told IANS that a person during the weekly public hearing suddenly came out and hurled a heavy object at the Chief MinisterChief Minister Gupta fell on the ground after this attack sources saidAccording to preliminary unverified information the attacker shouted at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta slapped her and began abusing her There was a serious scuffle involving the Chief MinisterThe attack was conducted by a man in his 30s who handed some papers to the chief minister and referred to a court case before assaulting her as per some unverified reports He also pulled her hair and slapped herHowever there is no official account of the attack yetThis incident is being viewed as a significant lapse in her securityCurrently the Chief Minister is being monitored by a doctor after which it will be clear how many injuries she has suffered said sourcesFollowing the incident security has been heightened at the Chief Ministers residenceTop officials of the Delhi Police are present at the spot and an investigation is underway at the Civil Lines police stationAccording to the police the Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP has reached the CM Rekha Guptas residenceMore details are awaitedBJP state chief Virendra Sachdeva condemned the attack on the Chief Minister He said that he is currently headed to Guptas residenceThe Chief Minister conducts Jan Sunvai every week at her official residence to listen to the public grievances Hundreds of people visit her during the Jan Sunvai IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-attacked-during-jan-sunvai-at-her-official-residence-633004.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/building-next-generation-of-jihad-is-pushes-women-led-child-radicalisation-632928.html New Delhi Aug 19 In a disturbing trend the Islamic State has changed its recruitment strategy wherein the targets are women and children In recent months the security agencies have found that the target audience for the Islamic State recruiters has been women and children In the initial days women were recruited to be sex slaves in the outfit They were often taken to either Iraq Syria or later Afghanistan Currently the role of women is quite different and most of the movement is traced to Afghanistan where the Islamic State has established its Khorasan Province The Kerala case is a classic example of how women were being recruited from India into the Islamic StateAn official explains that the Islamic State in Afghanistan wants to establish a permanent societyThe Indian agencies have noticed that many of the posts and the propaganda material that are being posted online and also on encrypted messaging channels have specifically asked for women to join the outfit Advice has also been given to the men to trap women and travel with them to AfghanistanWith the outfit facing heavy losses it is focusing heavily on the Islamic State Khorasan Province When the Islamic State started out in Afghanistan it had suffered major losses at the hands of the US forces and the Taliban Following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan it faced a tough battle with the Taliban However with the support of the ISI it managed to gain control over some territoryThe Islamic State is planning a long haul in Afghanistan and wants to establish a Caliphate which it was unable to do in Syria and IraqTo make sure the plan works it has been actively trying to recruit both women and children in large numbersA document prepared by the Islamic State titled Teachers Guide for Physical Preparation of Children speaks more about this programme The outfit has told its recruiters to rope in children and send them over to AfghanistanIn Afghanistan they plan to radicalise the children by using their womens force Once ready they would be trained at a very young age However they would not be sent to battle immediatelyThe intention is to train them for longer periods before they become battleready This also gives the Islamic State a pool of manpower each time they lose someone during a battleThe woman who is heading this recruitment module for women and children goes by the name Rabiya She is the wife of Shafi Arman a former member of the Indian Mujahideen who later on went to join the Islamic StateFollowing his death she began brainwashing her son stating that she wanted him to be exactly like his father She also pitched this idea to the leadership following which a manual was preparedSome of the transcripts picked up by the agencies suggest that women should be roped in large numbers and they should be put in charge of radicalising the children The first stage would involve radicalisation and once the brainwashing is done the training programme would beginRabiya has been overseeing this module and the agencies say that she has been very active over the last couple of monthsDuring one such recruitment programme the children were shown a video titled Mai Haji Ban Jung This is a tribute to Armar and several others who lost their lives fighting for the Islamic StateFurther videos of the Mumbai 2611 attack and the demolition of the Babri Masjid are also used extensively to indoctrinate the children and women IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/building-next-generation-of-jihad-is-pushes-women-led-child-radicalisation-632928.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-says-he-is-working-to-arrange-meeting-between-putin-and-zelensky-us-russia-ukraine-trilateral-to-follow-632741.html Washington Aug 19 US President Donald Trump has said he has begun arranging a meeting between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine This would be followed by trilateral summit between the US Russia and Ukraine Trump wrote on social media on Monday evening that he had discussed the matter with Putin during a phone call amid meetings with European leaders at the White HouseAt the conclusion of the meetings I called President Putin and began the arrangements for a meeting at a location to be determined between President Putin and President Zelensky he wrote After that meeting takes place we will have a Trilat trilateral meeting which would be the two Presidents plus myself Again this was a very good early step for a War that has been going on for almost four yearsTrump did not specify when either sitdown would occurHe said his meetings on Monday centered around security guarantees for Ukraine which would be provided by the various European Countries with a coordination with the United States of AmericaEveryone is very happy about the possibility of PEACE for RussiaUkraine Trump wroteWell see in a certain period of time not very far from now a week or two weeks were going to know whether or not were going to solve this or is this horrible fighting going to continue he said during the talks with Zelensky and European leadersTrump and Putin spoke after Trump paused his meeting with Zelensky and other European leaders on Monday a source told CNNThe source said the Europeans were not present for the conversationA European official told CNN that Trump paused the negotiations with the European leaders and Zelensky in order to call Putin The news was first reported by German newspaper Bild who reported the talks with European leaders would continue after the call with Putin at the White HouseTrump assured that the US would be involved in Kyivs future security as Russia continues its aggression against the wartorn nationIts an honour to have the President of Ukraine with us We have had a lot of good discussions a lot of good talks I think progress is being made very substantial progress in many ways We had a good meeting just a short while ago with the President of Russia I think there is a possibility that something could come out of it and todays meeting is very important We have 7 very powerful leaders from Europe and are going to be meeting with them right after this meeting Trump saidTrump pressed for a lasting peace instead of a twoyear one that would end up in mess againWe are going to work with Ukraine we are going to work with everybody We are going to make sure that if there is peace peace is going to stay long term This is very longterm We are not talking about a twoyear peace and then we end up in this mess again We are going to make sure that everything is good We have worked with Russia we are going to work with UkraineEuropean leaders including UK PM Keir Starmer Italian PM Giorgia Meloni NATO SecretaryGeneral Mark Rutte European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen among others were also present at the White HouseThe hastily assembled meet comes after last weeks nonconclusive Alaska summit between Russian President Vladmir Putin and Trump IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-says-he-is-working-to-arrange-meeting-between-putin-and-zelensky-us-russia-ukraine-trilateral-to-follow-632741.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-and-putin-held-a-candid-and-very-constructive-conversation-says-kremlin-aide-632742.html Moscow Aug 19 US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a candid and very constructive phone call on Monday a top Kremlin aide said Trump paused a meeting at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders to speak with Putin sources told CNNPutins foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov said that during the nearly 40minute call Trump informed Putin on his talks with the European leadersThe Russian leader expressed support for direct negotiations between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine he saidThe Russian presidential aide noted that the phone conversation had been initiated by Trump Russian news agency Tass reportedFollowing the meeting Trump said that he had begun arranging a meeting between Putin and ZelenskyTrump and Putin had discussed the idea of exploring the possibility of raising the level of representatives of Moscow and Kyiv at the talks Ushakov said He stopped short of confirming whether Putin had agreed to a bilateral or trilateral meetingPutin also thanked Trump again for hosting him during his trip to Alaska Ushakov saidPutin and Trump in a phone call agreed to maintain close contact on pressing issues the Kremlin aide said in a press briefingVladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed to maintain close contact on the Ukraine crisis and other pressing issues on the international and bilateral agenda Ushakov addedEarlier on Monday Trump held a meeting at the White House with Zelensky and several European leaders The talks involved French President Emmanuel Macron British Prime Minister Keir Starmer German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Finnish President Alexander Stubb as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark RutteTrump said on Monday that making a peace agreement did not require a ceasefire for Ukraine because hostilities could not prevent the parties from working on a dealHe also added that security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed at his White House meeting with Zelensky and European leadersDuring the meeting we discussed security guarantees for Ukraine which guarantees would be provided by the various European Countries with a coordination with the United States of America he wrote on the Truth Social media platformEveryone is very happy about the possibility of peace for RussiaUkraine Trump added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-and-putin-held-a-candid-and-very-constructive-conversation-says-kremlin-aide-632742.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/zelensky-pushes-for-unconditional-meeting-with-putin-632743.html Washington Aug 19 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia proposed a bilateral meeting with Ukraine followed by a trilateral meeting In a news conference following his meetings with US President Donald Trump at the White House Zelensky said on Monday that he is ready for any format of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin He said that he would participate in the following trilateral meeting depending on how the first meeting goesZelensky added that he does not know the details about the proposed bilateral meetingHe said that he does not want to impose conditions on the meeting because Putin would follow with his own conditionsI believe unconditionally we should meet and think about the further development of this path to the end of the war he saidPutin told Trump on Monday that he is willing to meet Zelensky a person familiar with the call saidPutin told Trump whom he met Friday in Alaska of his readiness to meet Zelensky during a telephone call in a break from White House talks in Washington with European leaders the person said on condition of anonymityTrump said on Monday that he had started arranging a twoway peace meeting between Ukraines Zelensky and Russias Putin to be followed by threeway talks involving himselfAt the conclusion of the meetings I called President Putin and began the arrangements for a meeting at a location to be determined between President Putin and President Zelensky he said after hosting Zelensky and European leaders at the White HouseAfter that meeting takes place we will have a Trilat which would be the two Presidents plus myselfUkrainian President Zelensky on Monday gave an upbeat asessment of talks with US counterpart Trump and said they discussed security guaranteesWe had a very good conversation with President Trump and it really was the best one or sorry maybe the best one will be in the future Zelensky said at an expanded meeting with European leadersPresident zelensky and President Trump expressed hope that Mondays critical talks with Ukrainian and European leaders at the White House could lead to trilateral talks with Putin to bring an end to Russias war on UkraineMondays meeting comes after Trump met with Putin and has said that the onus is now on Zelensky to agree to concessions that he said could end the warA group of European political leaders also meet with the US President after they were left out of Fridays summit and they are looking to safeguard Ukraine and the continent from any widening aggression from Moscow IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/zelensky-pushes-for-unconditional-meeting-with-putin-632743.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-second-army-recruitment-rally-to-commence-at-sikar-from-aug-25-632648.html Jaipur Aug 18 The second Army Recruitment Rally of Recruiting Zone Rajasthan for the year 202526 will be conducted by the Recruiting Office Headquarters Jaipur at Zila Stadium Sikar from August 25 to September 16 This rally is being organised for eligible candidates from the districts of Jaipur Sikar and DidwanaKuchamanApproximately 10000 candidates who qualified in the Common Entrance Examination CEE 2025 have been issued callup letters to appear in the rallyRecruitment will be carried out for the categories of Agniveer General Duty Agniveer Technical Agniveer ClerkStore Keeper Technical and Agniveer Tradesmen 8th Pass and 10th Pass In addition recruitment for Zonal and Central categories including Sepoy Pharma Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant Havildar Education Information TechnologyCyber Information Operation Linguist Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer Junior Commissioned Officer Catering and Religious Teacher Junior Commissioned Officers will also be conducted on 2526 August 2025The rally is being organised with the support of Headquarters Recruiting Zone Rajasthan Headquarters South Western Command and the Civil Administration of Sikar It provides a golden opportunity for the motivated youth of Rajasthan to join the Indian Army and serve the nation with prideHeadquarters Recruiting Zone has reiterated that the selection process is fair transparent and fully automated ensuring recruitment strictly on the basis of meritCandidates are cautioned not to fall prey to touts or middlemen and to avoid fraudulent practices It has been clearly advised that no documents should be handed over to civil training academies or touts under any circumstancesCandidates must submit their documents only to the authorised Recruiting Staff when specifically asked and by the official notificationFor further details and assistance candidates are advised to visit the official website of the Join Indian Army or contact the Recruiting Office Headquarters Jaipur said Lt Col Nikhil Dhawan PRO Defence Rajasthan IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-second-army-recruitment-rally-to-commence-at-sikar-from-aug-25-632648.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/egypt-iran-condemn-israeli-plans-to-relocate-palestinians-632413.html CairoTehran Aug 18 Egypt has reiterated its categorical rejection of any Israeli plans to displace Palestinians warning that such moves would amount to a historical injustice with no moral or legal justification and constitute a heinous crime its Foreign Ministry said The Ministry on Sunday voiced grave concern over reports that Israel had consulted with certain countries about accepting Palestinians from the Gaza Strip It described the discussions as part of a rejected Israeli policy aimed at emptying Palestinian land of its inhabitants occupying it and liquidating the Palestinian causeCairo said its contacts with the countries concerned confirmed their rejection of such schemes Xinhua news agency reportedEgypt fully rejects displacement whether in Gaza or the West Bank whether forced or voluntary through starvation land confiscation settlement and rendering life untenable on Palestinian soil the statement saidEgypt will not accept it will not participate in it and will not permit it the Ministry added warning it would lead to the liquidation of the Palestinian cause It called on all peaceloving nations to avoid complicity saying displacement contravenes international humanitarian law violates the four Geneva Conventions and amounts to both a war crime and an act of ethnic cleansingIrans Foreign Ministry also condemned what it called Israels decision to forcefully relocate Palestinians from Gaza City In a statement Tehran said the move represented a clear instance of war crimes and crimes against humanity aimed at nothing but completing the genocide plan and the elimination of Palestine as a nation and identityIt said Israels actions were made possible by allout arms and political support from the US and some European states and urged Muslim countries and the wider international community to act immediately to halt warmongering and genocide against PalestiniansOn Saturday Israel announced plans to relocate Gaza City residents to southern Gaza days after signaling a new offensive to seize control of the northSince Hamas October 7 2023 attack on southern Israel which killed more than 1200 people and saw about 250 hostages taken Israels military campaign in Gaza has killed 61944 Palestinians and wounded 155886 others Gaza health authorities said on SundayThe authorities also reported that famine and malnutrition have caused 258 deaths including 110 children since the war began IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/egypt-iran-condemn-israeli-plans-to-relocate-palestinians-632413.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/basis-for-positive-momentum-in-india-china-ties-rests-on-maintaining-peace-in-border-areas-eam-jaishankar-632707.html New Delhi Aug 18 Emphasising that it is essential that the process of deescalation moves forward External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar on Monday said that the basis for any momentum in IndiaChina ties remains the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas You Excellency will of course be discussing border issues with our Special Representative National Security Adviser Ajit Doval tomorrow This is very important because the basis for any positive momentum in our ties is the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas It is also essential that the deescalation process move forward Jaishankar said in his opening remarks during the meeting with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New DelhiForeign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials were also present during the meeting which took place shortly after the Chinese Foreign Minister arrived in the Indian capital on a twoday visitWhen the worlds two largest nations meet it is natural that the international situation will be discussed We seek a fair balanced and multipolar world order including a multipolar Asia Reformed multilateralism is also the call of the day In the current environment there is clearly the imperative of maintaining and enhancing stability in the global economy as well The fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is another major priority I look forward to our exchange of views Jaishankar addedOn Tuesday Wang Yi will hold a fresh round of Special Representatives SR dialogue on the boundary question with National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval He is also scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the dayEAM Jaishankar noted that the meeting provides both sides an opportunity to review bilateral ties and exchange views on the global situation including some issues of mutual interest He stated that the discussions will cover economic and trade issues pilgrimages peopletopeople contacts river data sharing border trade connectivity and bilateral exchangesHaving seen a difficult period in our relationship Excellency our two nations now seek to move ahead This requires a candid and constructive approach from both sides In that endeavour we must be guided by the three mutuals mutual respect mutual sensitivity and mutual interest Differences must not become disputes nor competition conflict Today our talks will cover economic and trade issues pilgrimages peopletopeople contacts river data sharing border trade connectivity and bilateral exchanges I would like to follow up on some particular concerns that I had brought up with you Excellency when I visited China in July the EAM statedIndia he said has worked closely with China during its ongoing Presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO With the SCO Summit in Tianjin scheduled to take place on August 31September 1 an event which will also be attended by Prime Minister Modi EAM Jaishankar wished Wang Yi a successful summit with strong outcomes and decisionsHe said Overall it is our expectation that our discussions would contribute to building a stable cooperative and forwardlooking relationship between India and China one that serves both our interests and addresses our concerns he asserted IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/basis-for-positive-momentum-in-india-china-ties-rests-on-maintaining-peace-in-border-areas-eam-jaishankar-632707.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/assam-rifles-and-iiit-manipur-sign-mou-to-boost-wider-use-of-drone-technology-632718.html Imphal Aug 18 The Assam Rifles and Manipurbased Indian Institute of Information Technology IIIT on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU for broader use of drone technology officials said A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles in collaboration with the IIIT Manipur initiated a partnership in drone technology through a MoU signing ceremony held at Mantripukhri in Imphal West district Assam Rifles Inspector General South Maj Gen Ravroop Singh and the Director of IIIT Manipur Prof Krishnan Baskar signed the MoUMaj Gen Singh and the Director of IIIT Manipur underscored the growing imperative for defenceacademia collaboration in harnessing emerging technologies for national security Both dignitaries shared insights on the transformative potential of drone systems in modern warfare and emphasised the need for joint efforts to accelerate technology absorption within operational frameworks the spokesman said The ceremony symbolises a shared commitment to innovation and capacity building After the MoU signing ceremony a thoughtprovoking session was held and faculty members from IIIT Manipur explored the indigenisation of drone technology and its relevance for autonomy and resilience in terms of drone manufacturing The spokesman said that in a significant leap toward futureready defence preparedness the day also marked the launch of an Advanced Drone Training and Refresher Course tailored for the sentinels of our borders The programme includes handson training in drone flight operations maintenance protocols and certification aligned with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA standards Designed to enhance both technical proficiency and field adaptability the course aims to equip personnel with the skills necessary for surveillance reconnaissance and logistics support in dynamic terrains The event brought together around 80 participants comprising defence personnel and IIIT Manipur faculty united by a shared vision of technological empowerment Their collective engagement reflected the momentum behind this initiative and reaffirmed the role of collaborative learning in shaping a more agile informed and innovationdriven security force the defence spokesman said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/assam-rifles-and-iiit-manipur-sign-mou-to-boost-wider-use-of-drone-technology-632718.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/israel-intercepts-missile-from-yemen-sirens-sounded-in-central-cities-632489.html Jerusalem Aug 18 Israels military has said that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen towards central Israel launched in apparent retaliation for an earlier Israeli strike The missile triggered air raid sirens on Sunday in Tel Aviv Jerusalem and other cities sending residents into shelters and safe rooms in the afternoon as tens of thousands rallied in the streets demanding the release of hostages and an end to the war in Gaza Xinhua news agency reportedThere were no reports of casualties or damageFollowing the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF Israel Air Force the military said in a statementReacting to the attack Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on social media platform X that the Houthis will pay dearly with interest upon interest for every attempt to launch missiles at IsraelThe Houthi group has not commented on the incidentThe incident came hours after an Israeli strike hit a power plant south of Yemens capital Sanaa on Sunday morningHouthirun alMasirah TV said the strike knocked out electricity generators at the facility but caused no casualtiesThe Israeli military confirmed it had struck an energy infrastructure site used by the Houthis saying the attack launched from about 2000 km away was carried out in response to repeated missile and drone assaults on IsraelThe Houthis who control much of northern Yemen have launched attacks on Israeli targets since November 2023 in what they say is support for Palestinians during Israels offensive in GazaIsrael has retaliated with airstrikes on Houthicontrolled areas including Sanaa and the Red Sea port of HodeidahSince March 18 when the Israel Defense Force resumed its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip the Houthis in Yemen have launched 70 ballistic missiles and at least 22 drones at Israel Several of the missiles have fallen shortThe main localities where alarms were sounded include Tel AvivYafo Holon Kfar Saba Kfar Kasem Kfar Shmaryahu Herzliya Rosh HaAyin Ramla ModiinMaccabimReut Rishon LeZion Ramat Hasharon Raanana Givat Shmuel Elad Beer Yaakov Givatayim Ramat Gan Rehovot Beit Shemesh Netanya Ness Ziona Kiryat Ono Yehud Monoson Lod Mikveh Israel Shoham Bat Yam Or Yehuda Bnei Brak Mevaseret Zion Hod Hasharon Petah Tikva Savyon and Tira IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/israel-intercepts-missile-from-yemen-sirens-sounded-in-central-cities-632489.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/egyptian-palestinian-pms-discuss-developments-in-palestine-632490.html Cairo Aug 18 Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories During the meeting in Egypts New Alamein city on Sunday Madbouly reaffirmed Egypts unwavering support for the Palestinian cause pledging to provide all possible assistance to end the war in Gaza Xinhua news agency reportedMadbouly stressed Egypts support for the Palestinian peoples right to selfdetermination through an independent Palestinian state on the June 4 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capitalHe reiterated Egypts rejection of any attempts or plans to displace Palestinians from their land liquidate the Palestinian cause or continue home demolition and settlement expansion policies across the Palestinian territoriesThe Egyptian Prime Minister also stressed the importance of implementing the outcomes of the highlevel international conference for the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the twostate solution which was held in New York on July 28 under the cochairmanship of Saudi Arabia and FranceFor his part the Palestinian Prime Minister confirmed that the ArabIslamic plan emphasises that reconstruction is possible without displacing the Palestinian peopleMustafa called for more international coordination and consultation on the Palestinian issue expressing gratitude to Egypt for its significant efforts to support the Gaza StripIndirect ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel have stalled despite ongoing efforts by mediators from Egypt Qatar and the US to continue the talks and halt the war in the Gaza StripOn Sunday Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said the army will soon begin a new offensive to take over Gaza City the Gaza Strips largest urban centre despite international warnings about the consequences for the already devastated enclaveThe remarks came a day after Israel announced plans to relocate residents from Gaza CityAccording to Gazas health authorities at least 61944 Palestinians have been killed and 155886 wounded by Israeli strikes and gunfire since October 7 2023 when Hamasled fighters launched a deadly attack on Israel IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/egyptian-palestinian-pms-discuss-developments-in-palestine-632490.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/lebanon-says-infiltration-attempt-from-syria-foiled-denies-airspace-violations-632491.html Beirut Aug 18 The Lebanese Army has said that it thwarted an infiltration attempt by armed men crossing from Syria into eastern Lebanon media reported The incident occurred before noon near the villages of Kfar Zabad and Qousaya in the Baalbek region with the gunmen retreating into Syria after being confronted by Lebanese forces the staterun National News Agency NNA said on Sunday The army reinforced its positions along the border to prevent further incidents Xinhua news agency reportedIn a separate statement the Army denied media reports that its air force had violated Syrian airspace to monitor movements of armed groups It said units were monitoring the border and coordinating with Syrian authorities urging outlets to rely only on official statementsThe Army also said it raided illegal fuel stations used for smuggling in the Masharii alQaa area of Baalbek arresting three people and seizing equipment and large quantities of gasoline and dieselLebanon has already heightened security along its 375km border with Syria deploying airborne and border guard units at mountain paths and informal crossingsOn Thursday Osama AlJaour a Syrian prisoner from the Homs countryside died of a heart attack in Roumieh Prison Jaour was sentenced to life by Lebanese authorities in 2013 on the charge of membership in a terrorist organisationRoumieh Prison located east of the capital Beirut is Lebanons largest prison housing around 4000 inmates three times more than its intended capacity according to local media reportsThe facility holds around 2000 Syrians who have been detained for years without trial over supporting the 20112024 Syrian revolution or providing logistical or humanitarian aid to opposition factions that fought the ousted regime of Bashar alAssadSyrian President Ahmad alSharaa previously expressed serious concern over Beiruts delays in addressing the issue during a meeting in July with a Lebanese delegation led by Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian according to Syrian mediaAssad Syrias leader for nearly 25 years fled to Russia in December ending the Baath Party regime which had been in power since 1963 A new transitional administration led by Sharaa was formed in January IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/lebanon-says-infiltration-attempt-from-syria-foiled-denies-airspace-violations-632491.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/thousands-of-israelis-protest-demand-deal-for-hostages-in-gaza-632492.html Jerusalem Aug 18 Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated demanding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war and release the remaining hostages The day of strikes and nationwide protests came on Sunday amid mounting public anger over government plans to launch a new offensive in the devastated Palestinian territory Critics fear the operation aimed at seizing Gaza City and central Gaza could endanger the 49 hostages still held there Xinhua news agency reportedThe Hostages and Missing Families Forum which organised the demonstrations said that hundreds of thousands participated in rallies at more than 300 locations across the countryIn Tel Aviv streets were cleared as many businesses including local branches of Microsoft Meta and Fiverr shuttered in solidarity with the protest Demonstrators blocked highways including the main road to Jerusalem set tyres on fire and disrupted transportation Protesters carried Israeli flags alongside yellow banners symbolising the hostage struggle chanting slogans and banging drumsThe conquest of Gaza death sentence for the hostages read one placard We dont win a war over the bodies of hostages protesters chantedPolice reported using water cannons to disperse some gatherings and arrested at least 38 peopleFinance Minister Bezalel Smotrich a farright Minister condemned the protests as a perverse and harmful campaign that plays into Hamass handsSmotrich said pressure for a deal would bury the hostages in tunnels and force Israel to surrender to its enemiesIn contrast former hostage Gadi Moses told demonstrators that the path of war will not lead to any solutionHe rejected calls to eliminate Hamas warning that another group would always emerge Moses urged leaders to adopt a rational plan that will bring benefit to the Palestinian people and ensure prosperity and security for usMoses called for Israelis to move past revenge for the Hamas assault on October 7 2023 in which about 1200 people were killed and 250 abducted according to Israeli tallies We need an agreement that will satisfy both sides so neither will be afraid he saidIn response to the attack Israel launched a massive assault that destroyed much of Gaza Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 61944 people according to Gaza health authoritiesAs night fell protesters marched toward Tel Avivs Hostage Square chanting for a deal to end the war Stateowned Kan TV news reported that tens of thousands attended the marchHaggai Angrest father of captive soldier Matan Angrest addressed the crowd This is only the opening shot we will not stop he said Prime Minister look at us we are determined we will not stop turning the whole country upside down until the hostages are hereThe prospects for an agreement remain dim Netanyahu faces pressure from the public to bring the hostages home while his farright allies push to continue the war and rebuild settlements in Gaza At the start of his weekly Cabinet meeting Netanyahu dismissed calls to halt the fighting saying those who advocate for an end to the war are hardening Hamass stance and pushing off the release of our hostages IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/thousands-of-israelis-protest-demand-deal-for-hostages-in-gaza-632492.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/putin-is-already-on-the-world-stage-needs-to-be-communicated-with-marco-rubio-632493.html New York Aug 18 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been a global player for many years so the US cannot but communicate with him to settle the conflict in Ukraine Putin is already on the world stage he said on Sunday in an interview with ABC News He has the worlds largest tactical nuclear arsenal in the world and the second largest strategic nuclear arsenal in the world Hes already on the world stageWhen I hear people say that oh it elevates him Well all we do is talk about Putin all the time All the media has done is talk about Putin all the time for the last four or five years he notedIt means youre not going to have a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine youre not going to end a war between Russia and Ukraine without dealing with Putin Thats just common sense I shouldnt even have to say it So people can say whatever they want he addedOn August 15 a meeting between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump took place at a military base in Alaska The rendezvous lasted about three hours there was a oneonone discussion in the American leaders limousine on the way to the main venue for the talks and a narrow threeonthree meeting The Russian side was also represented by Presidential aide Yury Ushakov and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov while the American side was represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trumps special envoy Steve WitkoffIn a statement to the press following the talks Putin said that the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict was the main topic of the summit The Russian leader also called for turning the page in bilateral relations and returning to cooperation and invited Trump to Moscow For his part the US President announced the progress made in the talks but noted that the parties had not managed to reach agreementRubio said on Sunday that both Putin and Zelensky must make concessions to achieve a peace dealYou cant have a peace agreement unless both sides give and get You cant have a peace agreement unless both sides make concessions Rubio told ABC NewsIf not its just called surrender and neither side is going to surrender so both sides are going to have to make concessionsOn those concessions Rubio said the US did ask Putin to make them however when it comes to sanctions the Trump administration believes that as soon as it levies additional sanctions to those already in place the negotiations will halt IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/putin-is-already-on-the-world-stage-needs-to-be-communicated-with-marco-rubio-632493.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/yemens-houthis-claim-retaliatory-missile-attack-on-ben-gurion-airport-632494.html Sanaa Aug 18 Yemens Houthi group has said that it had launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv in retaliation for an Israeli strike on a power station in the Yemeni capital Sanaa Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said on Sunday in a televised address on the movements alMasirah TV that the missile successfully achieved its goal forcing millions of Israelis to rush to shelters and suspend the airports operationsHe said the attack was in response to what he called Israels crimes of genocide and starvation in Gaza and its aggression against YemenThe Israeli military said in a statement that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen triggering sirens across the country Xinhua news agency reportedIt did not report damage or casualtiesIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz quoted by Israels Channel 12 said the military earlier in the day had struck an infrastructure target in Houthicontrolled territory including a power station in southern SanaaAuthorities in Sanaa said Israeli missiles destroyed electricity generators at the Hezyaz power station in southern SanaaNo casualties were reportedThe site has been hit repeatedly since last yearThe Houthis who control much of northern Yemen have carried out drone and missile attacks on Israel since November 2023 in what they describe as solidarity with Palestinians during the IsraelHamas war in GazaMost of the projectiles have been intercepted by Israeli defencesIsrael has responded with strikes on Houthiheld areas targeting airports power stations and ports in Sanaa and HodeidahJust a day before the latest missile incident on August 15 the Houthis claimed they had launched four drone attacks targeting Haifa Negev Eilat and Beer Sheva reportedly using six dronesSarea said those strikes also achieved their objectives and were similarly framed as acts of solidarity with PalestiniansIn July 2025 the Houthis resumed attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden targeting vessels they allege have ties to IsraelThese attacks are part of their broader campaign to pressure Israel into ending its military operations in GazaThe Houthis ongoing attacks on Israeli territory and interests both on land and at sea underscore the growing regional impact of the IsraelHamas war drawing in militant groups from across the Middle EastDespite Israels defences largely neutralizing these threats the incidents have heightened tensions and complicated international diplomatic efforts aimed at deescalation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/yemens-houthis-claim-retaliatory-missile-attack-on-ben-gurion-airport-632494.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/macron-says-he-does-not-rule-out-ukraine-recognising-loss-of-lands-under-peace-deal-632495.html Paris Aug 18 French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he doesnt rule out that Ukraine will have to recognise the loss of some of its territories under a potential peace deal As part of a truce a ceasefire or a peace deal the country may recognise the loss of territories he said on Sunday in a video address aired on the Elysee Palaces X page as quoted by Russian news agency Tass It will not recognise that they are under anyone elses sovereignty but will recognise their loss though military action It doesnt run counter to international law but will be a very serious concessionAfter threeandahalf years of conflict and so many victims no country will accept even actual territorial losses if it has no guarantees that the rest of its territory will be protected he stressedAccording to the French leader the Coalition of the Willing met on Sunday to discuss security guarantees to Kyiv which will be once again discussed on Monday at a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington Tass reported In his words the coalition wants to outline the format of the Ukrainian army that will make it possible to guarantee a fair and lasting peaceHe also said that several Western countries has expressed readiness to send several thousands of troops to Ukraine to ensure postconflict peace Several states are ready to do this from providing training and logistics to the presence in noncombat zones ie not on the frontline or disputed territories Macron noted adding that the issue of the potential deployment of military contingents will be discussed with Trump to clarify how the United States is ready to participate in thisUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Washington on August 18 He will be accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz British Prime Minister Keir Startmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also announced plans to take part in this meeting IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/macron-says-he-does-not-rule-out-ukraine-recognising-loss-of-lands-under-peace-deal-632495.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ukraines-zelensky-can-end-war-with-russia-almost-immediately-trump-632498.html Washington Aug 18 US President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could chose to end the war with Russia almost immediately or he can continue to fight President Zelensky of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately if he wants to or he can continue to fight Trump said on Sunday on his Truth Social platformNo getting back Obama given Crimea 12 years ago without a shot being firedand NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE Some things never changeOn the eve of highly consequential talks with Zelensky and a large delegation of European leaders President Trump has previewed the message he will deliver to his White House visitors Zelensky must agree to some of Russias conditions for the war in Ukraine to endThe post underscored the pressure Zelensky will face on Monday as Trump works to end the conflictThe two conditions he listed that Ukraine cede Crimea which Russia illegally annexed in 2014 and that it agree never to join NATO are among the conditions Russian President Vladimir Putin has set for ending the warEuropean leaders visiting the White House with Zelensky on Monday are concerned the meeting will amount to Trump pressuring the Ukrainian leader to accept the conditions Putin put forward in their Alaska summit last weekThey hope to glean more information from Trump on what Russia might concede as part of a peace deal including what role the US would play in providing security guarantees going forwardBig day at the White House tomorrow Never had so many European Leaders at one time My great honour to host them Trump posted after his message to ZelenskyThe European delegation French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Finland President Alexander Stubb and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will all join Zelensky for the visit to the White House on MondayTrump met Putin in Alaska on Friday but the talks failed to yield any breakthrough on a ceasefire though White House envoy Steve Witkoff said both leaders had agreed to provide robust security guarantees to UkraineEuropean Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen hailed the news but Zelensky speaking alongside her at a news conference in Brussels rejected the idea of Russia offering his country security guaranteesWhat President Trump said about security guarantees is much more important to me than Putins thoughts because Putin will not give any security guarantees he saidZelensky later said on social media that the US offer regarding security guarantees was historicFrench President Emmanuel Macron who will take part in the Washington meeting along with von der Leyen and others said European leaders would ask about the extent of the security guarantees offered to Ukraine in any peace agreementOf Moscows position he said There is only one state proposing a peace that would be a capitulation RussiaRussian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called that an abject lie in a statement on Telegram later on SundayMoscow had been proposing a peaceful resolution of the conflict for seven years under the terms of the Minsk Accords she saidMacron she added was trying to convince Ukraine that it could win on the battlefield even when he knew that that was impossibleTrump who pivoted after the Alaska meeting to say he was now seeking a peace deal rather than a ceasefire on Sunday posted BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA STAY TUNED on his Truth Social platform without elaboratingTrumps sudden focus on a peace deal aligns with the stance long taken by Putin one which Ukraine and its European allies have criticised as Putins way to buy time while trying to make battlefield gainsZelensky also said he saw no sign the Kremlin leader was prepared to meet him and Trump for a threeway summit as had been floated by the US PresidentThe leaders heading to Washington on Monday to appear alongside Zelensky call themselves the coalition of the willingOn Sunday all the European leaders held a video meeting to prepare their joint positionSpeaking to US broadcaster CNN Witkoff said Im hopeful that we have a productive meeting on Monday we get to real consensus were able to come back to the Russians and push this peace deal forward and get it doneUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaking to NBC on Sunday warned of consequences including the potential imposition of new sanctions on Russia if no peace deal was reached on UkraineEuropean leaders have expressed unease from the outset over Trumps outreach to Putin who has demanded Ukraine abandon its ambitions to join the EU or NATO They were excluded from Trumps summit with PutinWitkoff in his CNN interview said the process of offering gamechanging security guarantees would involve territorial concessionsAccording to an official briefed on a call Trump held with Zelensky and European leaders as he flew back from Alaska the US leader supported a Putin proposal that Russia take full control of two eastern Ukrainian regions in exchange for freezing the frontline in two othersPutin de facto demands that Ukraine leave Donbas an area consisting of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions in eastern Ukraine which Russia currently only partly controls the source saidIn exchange Russian forces would halt their offensive in the Black Sea port region of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine where the main cities are still under Ukrainian controlSeveral months into its fullscale invasion of Ukraine Russia in September 2022 claimed to have annexed all four Ukrainian regions even though its troops still do not fully control any of themOn the ground in Ukraine the conflict rages on with both Kyiv and Moscow launching attack dronesUkrainian authorities reported early Monday that 13 people were wounded in Russian strikes on Kharkiv and the Sumy region IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ukraines-zelensky-can-end-war-with-russia-almost-immediately-trump-632498.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/delhi-school-receives-bomb-threat-searches-underway-632502.html New Delhi Aug 18 Delhi Public School DPS Dwarka was evacuated on Monday morning after authorities received a bomb threat call officials said After the call was received at around 700 am the Delhi Police and Delhi Fire Services immediately responded The bomb disposal squads and search teams rushed to the spot and started the investigationAccording to the Delhi Fire Services precautionary evacuations remain the standard protocol until each threat is verifiedInvestigations are currently underway to trace the source of the threatening call made to DPS DwarkaThe incident has revived memories of the panic that swept through the city just a month ago when over 50 schools in New Delhi received similar bomb threats all of which were later found to be hoaxesThose threats had forced school administrations parents and students into a state of alarm with several institutions shifting classes online as a safety measureDuring that episode the Delhi Police conducted immediate searches at all targeted schools Dog squads bomb disposal teams and fire department personnel were deployed across the city to ensure safetyAmong the schools that reported receiving such threats were Abhinav Public School in Rohini Sector 3 and Richmond Global School in Paschim Vihar both of which received emails warning of explosives on their premises sparking fear among parents and staffSimilar threats had also been reported earlier in July at St Stephens College and St Thomas School in Dwarka just a day after three other schools in the capital had received identical hoax emailsOn July 17 at least seven schools were targeted in what became the third straight day of such incidentsWhile all previous alerts turned out to be false alarms the recurrence of these threats has heightened concerns among parents students and school authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/delhi-school-receives-bomb-threat-searches-underway-632502.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/several-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threats-oppn-slams-four-engine-bjp-govt-over-security-concerns-632535.html New Delhi Aug 18 Several Delhi schools received bomb threat emails on Sunday triggering the evacuation of staff and students as a precautionary measure The schools which received the threats are Delhi Public School Modern Convent School Shree Ram World School and Dwarka International School all located in different parts of Delhis DwarkaSeveral teams of Delhi Fire Service police bomb disposal squad and dog squad rushed to the schools and the students and staff were evacuatedThe police are working to trace the IP address of the sender of the emails sent to the schoolsThe incident has revived memories of the panic that swept through the city just a month ago when over 50 schools in New Delhi received similar bomb threats all of which were later found to be hoaxesMeanwhile the Opposition took a swipe at the BJPs fourengine government over the rising safety and security concerns in the national CapitalAam Aadmi Party AAP supremo and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to X and posted Delhi Public School Dwarka along with several other schools in Dwarka received bomb threats again today Delhis schools repeatedly receive threats but so far no one has been caught nor has any action been takenSlamming the ruling party he said Neither is Delhi being managed by the BJP nor is the law and order situation in Delhi The BJPs fourengine governments in Delhi have completely failedLeader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi also slammed the BJP government and said The series of threats to schools is not stopping Once again Delhis schools have received threats of being blown up with bombs What is the Delhi Police doing after all Children and parents are in fear but the BJPs fourengine government is failing to provide them with security IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/several-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threats-oppn-slams-four-engine-bjp-govt-over-security-concerns-632535.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/tensions-rising-in-pakistans-gilgit-baltistan-against-chinese-dominance-632352.html New Delhi Aug 17 Tensions are growing in Pakistans GilgitBaltistan region between local communities and the increasingly dominant ChinaPakistan trade apparatus according to reports Social media footage widely circulated showed Chinese nationals blocking a key road in protest and within hours Pakistani traders responded by staging a sitin that effectively brought crossborder movement at the Sost town at the GilgitBaltistan GB immigration point to a standstill on July 31According to a report in the online publication Zaminuz these developments are not isolated They reflect a deepening discontent in GilgitBaltistan over what many local residents view as an exploitative trade relationshipone in which the economic benefits disproportionately favour Chinese interests while local traders are left to navigate a system they say is stacked against themGilgitBaltistans traders have been voicing concerns for years but recent developments underscore just how acute those frustrations have becomeMany in the region argue that the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor CPEC a project long hailed by Islamabad as a gamechanger has offered little by way of tangible benefit to the local economyInstead GB residents say they are witnessing their lands used as corridors for foreign economic gain while their own businesses are suffocated by bureaucracy and an uneven playing fieldA recurring complaint involves the inspection of Pakistani goods and vehicles by customs officials while Chinese shipments often pass with minimal scrutinyOne GilgitBaltistan trader told a local media outlet that they were required to provide strict documentation and face exhaustive checks while Chinese goods faced almost no scrutiny at allAdding to this imbalance are concerns about labour Chinese workers employed in infrastructure projects under CPEC are often flown in rather than hired from the local population leaving many GB residents sidelined despite promises of job creationAccording to the report the PakChina Traders Action Committee PCTAC has escalated its protest at the Sost Dry Port in Hunza since July 21 demanding an end to what it terms illegal taxation by federal agenciesThe committee comprising traders hoteliers transporters and local businesses has blocked the Karakoram Highway in Hunza and Nagar districts disrupting trade with ChinaTensions flared after the arrest of PCTAC leaders Abbas Mir Ali Nazar and Farman Ali Tajik on the night of July 2021 They were released the next day amid pressure from the trading communityThe dispute stems from federal authorities including the FBR and Pakistan Customs imposing income and sales taxes on Chinese imports via the Khunjerab PassHistorically traders from GilgitBaltistan were informally exempt from such levies especially for smallscale and localmarket trade However stricter enforcement in recent months citing smuggling concerns has angered tradersDespite its strategic importance the region remains in a constitutional limbo lacking full provincial status and often excluded from the mainstream political discourseThis marginalisation has made it easier for Islamabad to push forward largescale economic projectslike CPECwithout robust local consultationCritics argue that this approach reduces GB to a transit zone valuable only for its geographic location rather than for its peopleWhile Islamabad plays a quiet role Chinas growing footprint in the region is increasingly visibleand increasingly contestedFrom the construction of roads and tunnels to the operation of customs facilities Chinese companies and personnel are a familiar presence in GB towns like Sost and HunzaThough some local residents acknowledge the improvements in connectivity and infrastructure many also feel overwhelmed by what they see as a foreign economic occupation the report added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/tensions-rising-in-pakistans-gilgit-baltistan-against-chinese-dominance-632352.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terror-associates-arrested-in-jampks-bandipora--632399.html Srinagar Aug 17 Two LashkareTaiba LeT terror associates were arrested by joint forces in JampKs Bandipora district on Sunday and arms amp ammunition were seized from them police said Officials said that the arrest came after the joint forces including the army and the JampK Police set up a joint naka checkpost at Malpora Nowgam area of Sumbal subdivision in BandiporaTwo LeT terror associates were arrested along with arms and ammunition From their possession 2 Chinese grenades 2 UBGL Grenades and 10 rounds of AK rifles were recovered an official said adding the two have been identified as Abdul Majid Gojri resident of Sadarkote Bala and Abdul Hamid Dar resident of VijparaPolice have registered a case under the UAPA in this incident and an investigation has been taken up the official saidSecurity forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against the terrorists in the hinterland while the army has been on maximum alert guarding the Line of Control LoC in JampKThe elimination of three hardcore Pakistani terrorists responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed was part of the aggressive operations being carried out by the joint forcesLeT commander Suleman Shah and his two associates Abu Hamza and Jibran Bhai were killed on July 28 in the higher reaches of Dachigam national park on the foot of Mahadev mountain peak in Harwan area of SrinagarThe Army codenamed it Operation MahadevAfter the Pahalgam terror attack the security forces are carrying out antiterrorist operations against gunwielding terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersDrug smugglers and drug peddlers are also on the radar of the security forces because it is believed that the funds generated by the hawala money racket and drug smuggling are finally used to sustain terrorism in JampKThe coordinated and Intelligencebacked operations of the joint forces are aimed at dismantling the ecosystem of terrorism in JampK rather than focusing on just the elimination of the armed terrorists IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terror-associates-arrested-in-jampks-bandipora--632399.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/us-v-p-vance-to-attend-mondays-oval-office-meeting-with-zelensky-632298.html Washington Aug 17 US Vice President JD Vance will attend Mondays meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office a source told the media The last time Zelensky was in the Oval Office in February Vance accused the Ukrainian leader of a lack of gratitude asking him Have you said thank you onceHowever in May Vance met Zelensky with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Italy While reporters werent invited to the meeting afterward Vance posted a photo of him and Zelensky smilingThe Ukrainian President will meet with President Trump on Monday at the White House in the aftermath of Trumps summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in AlaskaTrump spoke with Zelensky and European leaders while on Air Force One returning home from his first facetoface meeting with Putin since his first term in officeIt was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement which would end the war and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement which often times do not hold up Trump posted on Truth Social early Saturday morningPresident Zelensky will be coming to DC the Oval Office on Monday afternoon If all works out we will then schedule a meeting with President Putin he addedZelensky signaled his support for a trilateral meeting between the three world leaders in a post on social platform XPresident Trump informed about his meeting with the Russian leader and the main points of their discussion the Ukrainian leader wrote It is important that Americas strength has an impact on the development of the situationOn Monday I will meet with President Trump in Washington DC to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war I am grateful for the invitation Zelensky addedTrump met Friday in Alaska with Putin to discuss a potential ceasefire deal in Ukraine more than three years after Russian forces invaded the Eastern European nation after amassing troops near the borderThe US President said that the meeting brought progress but no agreement on a ceasefire was made He offered few specifics on what the two leaders discussed Trump had previously said Fridays summit in Alaska was setting the table for a potential followup meeting involving Zelensky and that Ukraine would need to be involved in any final decisions about territoryMondays meeting will mark the first time Zelensky visits Washington since the infamous Oval Office spat earlier this year in which Trump and Vice President Vance blasted the Ukrainian leader for not expressing gratitude for US supportTrump has in recent weeks expressed greater frustration with Putin and his ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities and has threatened severe consequences if a deal is not reached soon though on Friday he said the two men have a fantastic relationship IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/us-v-p-vance-to-attend-mondays-oval-office-meeting-with-zelensky-632298.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/a-quick-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-may-be-worth-more-than-a-ceasefire-german-chancellor-merz-632299.html Berlin Aug 16 A quick peace deal between Russia and Ukraine may be worth more than a ceasefire German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Merz said in an interview with German broadcaster ZDF on Saturday that after US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin should be held as soon as possible to reach a peace agreementIf that works out its worth more than a ceasefire that could possibly last for weeks without further progress in political and diplomatic efforts he addedMerz said that it was good news that there were no territorial negotiations between Putin and Trump without Ukraine and the rest of EuropeEurope will play a role in Trumps talks with Zelensky on Monday he said A White House official told CNN that multiple European leaders have been invited to the talksHowever for the time being Trump will still play the decisive role in the conflict Merz saidThe American President who then also has the power both militarily and via appropriate sanctions and tariffs to ensure that Russia moves more than it is currently doing he addedThe German leader also said that he is pleased that the US is ready to participate in security guarantees for UkraineNow there are security guarantees on the table he said And the good news is that America is prepared to participate in such security guarantees and is not leaving it to the Europeans aloneThe German government and other European governments had insisted ahead of the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on Friday that an immediate ceasefire must mark the beginning of a peace process in Ukraine Trump had also supported this position but abandoned it as he made clear after the summitThe Russian side was evidently not prepared for a ceasefire Merz said He criticized Russia for continuing to attack Ukraine during the talks between Trump and PutinI find that particularly disrespectful he addedTrump had briefed the most important European heads of state and government on Saturday morning about his conversation with Putin According to Merz the discussions also touched on possible territorial concessions to RussiaRussia appears willing to conduct negotiations along the current front lines rather than administrative borders Merz told the broadcasterThat is a significant difference the German Chancellor saidUntil now Russia has been claiming territories it does not even militarily occupy In his talks with Putin Trump did not question a single one of the five core points previously established by the Europeans and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Merz saidThat is a good result he added This means Trump and Putin did not discuss territorial issues over the heads of Ukraine and the Europeans IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/a-quick-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-may-be-worth-more-than-a-ceasefire-german-chancellor-merz-632299.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/putin-says-russia-wants-to-see-ukraine-conflict-end-632300.html Moscow Aug 17 Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia would like an early cessation of hostilities in Ukraine by peaceful means Putin said at a meeting on the results of his talks with US President Donald Trump that Russia respects the position of the US administration which sees the need for an early cessation of hostilities and Russia would like to move on to resolving all issues by peaceful means according to a statement released on Saturday by the KremlinHe said his visit to the US state of Alaska was timely and very useful adding that the talks covered almost all areas of RussiaUS cooperation as well as a possible settlement of the Ukrainian crisis on a fair basisHe said the conversation with Trump was very frank and brings us closer to the necessary decisionsPutin put forward a demand that Ukraine needs to withdraw from the eastern Donetsk region as a condition for ending Moscows war with Kyiv during the Alaska Summit with Trump on FridayHowever the Russian President also told Trump that if his core demands were met he would be open to freezing the rest of the frontline according to a media reportAccording to the report Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on Saturday to communicate Putins demand He also urged Ukraine and Europe to drop efforts to secure a ceasefire from MoscowRussia has been in partial control of the Donetsk region for more than a decade If Putins demand is met he will get control of the territory where his forces have made the most gains in the war since November last yearPutin made it clear to Trump that his core demand of addressing the root causes of the conflict still stands He wants NATOs eastward expansion to end meaning Ukraine would not be allowed to join the allianceBut he is reportedly prepared to compromise on other issues including territory if he is satisfied that the root causes are addressedPutin and Trump on Friday wrapped up their talks in the US city of Anchorage in Alaska but no deal was reached The talks which lasted about three hours focused primarily on the Ukraine crisis as well as on reshaping bilateral relations that have largely stalled in recent yearsPutin told Trump that in exchange for Donetsk and Luhansk he would halt further advances and freeze the frontline in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia where Russian forces occupy significant areasRussian forces control about 70 per cent of the Donetsk region Ukraine still has control over the regions westernmost chain of cities which are said to be critical to Kyivs military operation and defences along the eastern frontUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he would not swap territory with Russia and would not allow a second partition of the country He is meeting Trump on Monday in Washington where this topic will certainly come up IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/putin-says-russia-wants-to-see-ukraine-conflict-end-632300.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/baltic-amp-nordic-leaders-reaffirm-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-632301.html Riga Aug 17 The heads of government of the Baltic and Nordic countries issued a joint statement stressing that only Ukraine can decide its own future and reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraines sovereignty independence and territorial integrity No decisions on Ukraine without Ukraine and no decisions on Europe without Europe declared the eight leaders of Latvia Denmark Estonia Iceland Lithuania Norway Finland and Sweden on Saturday in the joint statementThey underlined their steadfast support for Ukraine and their commitment to efforts aimed at ending the Ukraine crisisAchieving a just and lasting peace requires a ceasefire And credible security guarantees for Ukraine A peace agreement needs firm and concrete commitments by transatlantic partners to safeguard Ukraine against any future aggression the statement saidWelcoming US readiness to participate in security guarantees the leaders stressed that no limitations should be placed on Ukraines armed forces or its cooperation with other countriesThey also highlighted their countries continuous military support for Ukraine and efforts to strengthen Europes defences to deter Russia stressing that they will tighten sanctions and broader economic measures to squeeze Russias war economy as long as Moscow continues its attacksPresidents Donald Trump of the US and Vladimir Putin of Russia met in Alsaka US on Friday This was the first time a US President met with Putin since the start of the fullscale war in February 2022 The idea of a territory swap has been raised by Trump which would allow Moscow to cement its war gainsOn Saturday Estonias top politicians and diplomats spoke out strongly against the plan but stopped short of directly criticising WashingtonOn Sunday Estonias Prime Minister Kristen Michal Reform shared the joint statement from Latvia Lithuania Norway Iceland Sweden Denmark and Finland The strongest backers of Ukraine reaffirm support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity he saidWe remain committed to military aid diplomacy pressure on Russia No borders changed by force No decisions on Ukraine without Ukraine No decisions on Europe without EuropeWe will continue to work closely with the United States Ukraine as well as other partners to seek a peace that is just lasting and rooted in the principles of the UN Charter the Helsinki Final Act and international law the joint statement issued by the eight Baltic countries saidAccording to a statement issued by the Kremlin on Saturday Russian President Vladimir Putin said his talks with US President Donald Trump on Friday in Alaska covered almost all areas of RussiaUS cooperation as well as a possible settlement of the Ukrainian crisis on a fair basis adding that Russia would like to move on to resolving all issues by peaceful means IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/baltic-amp-nordic-leaders-reaffirm-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-632301.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/independence-day-attacks-expose-pakistans-losing-battle-against-ttp-632318.html New Delhi Aug 17 The TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP has become Pakistans biggest security headache Created by the Inter Services Intelligence ISI today the Pakistan establishment fights the terror outfit regularly On Pakistans Independence Day the TTP carried out a series of attacks across the districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPIn all six districts policemen were killed and nine others were injured in eight simultaneous attacksAttacks took place in the Upper and Lower Dir Bannu Hassan Khel and ShanglaThe TTP while claiming the attack said that this was part of their ongoing campaign to weaken the security establishment in PakistanOver the years the TTP has become one of the most dangerous terror groups in the worldThe Global Terrorism Index 2025 ranks it as one of the deadliest terror organisations in the world Along with the Islamic State Jamaat Nusrat AlIslam and AlShabab the TTP was responsible for most deaths globally for the year 2024Data shows that in 2024 alone these groups were responsible for the deaths of 4300 peopleIn Pakistan alone the TTP is responsible for 90 per cent of the attacks In 2024 out of the 1081 deaths due to terror the TTP alone was responsible for 558 deathsThe ISI created TTP to create a divide within the Afghan TalibanWhile it had remained loyal at first over the years it has turned very badly against the ISI The other headache for Pakistan is that like the Balochistan Liberation Army BLA the TTP has systematically targeted Chinese interests in Pakistan as wellWhile the intent was to divide the Taliban in Afghanistan the ploy misfired for the ISI and Pakistan ArmyThe TTP is now heavily backed by the Afghan Taliban thus making the outfit even more lethal In fact the terrorists who carried out the Independence Day attack had infiltrated from AfghanistanPakistan had managed to curb the activities of the TTP to a large extent However there was a resurgence and since 2021 its activities are on in full swing which the Pakistanis are unable to controlThe shifting of its activities entirely to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region is also one of the reasons why the outfit has become even more lethal This region is on the northern border with Afghanistan and hence getting in and out of Pakistan is relatively easier for the TTP operativesThe backing of the Afghan Taliban is also an added advantage for the TTPBefore 2020 the Pakistan military campaign Operation ZarbeAzb was launched This operation broke the back of the TTP as its entire leadership was removedHowever after the US withdrew from Afghanistan the TTP saw this as an opportunity With Afghanistan being largely peaceful it moved its operations to PakistanIt brought together several splinter groups that had broken away and rebuilt the terror groupAlong with the Taliban AlQaeda too had backed the TTPThe Pakistan establishment has fallen out largely with the Taliban due to this factor Pakistan accuses the Taliban of backing the TTP and this has not gone down well in KabulIrrespective of the relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan the TTP has said that it will not back down In fact it released an infographic this month stating that it had killed 139 Pakistani soldiers in July 2025To make matters worse for Pakistan are the sophisticated weapons that it has been using Most of the weapons it has been using at the ones left behind by NATO during the withdrawalDuring the Independence Day attack in Pakistan it used drones along with its conventional weapons to carry out the eight attacksThe United Nations says that the TTP has 6500 fighters and is looking to add more to its ranksThe UN says that the TTP could transform into an umbrella group for other terror organisations There have been talks of a merger between the TTP and the Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent AQIS and this could make the outfit even more lethal IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/independence-day-attacks-expose-pakistans-losing-battle-against-ttp-632318.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/after-trumps-red-carpet-welcome-summit-with-putin-starts-in-alaska-632239.html New York Aug 16 US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin started their high stakes summit on Friday after a choreographed welcome ceremony at the airport Trump walked from Air Force 1 to the red carpet and clapped as Putin walked over to him and they shook hands warmly and walked to a waiting limousine talking directly without interpreters Later they appeared in a conference room against a backdrop that read Pursuing Peace with officials including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russias Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov present instead of the earlier proposal of first having direct talks between themselves Before flying to Alaska Trump cryptically posted on social media HIGH STAKES summing up the importance of the meeting to find an end to the Ukraine War I want to see a ceasefire rapidly he told reporters travelling with him on Air Force 1 I dont know if its going to be today but Im not going to be happy if its not today he added a note of caution Im in this to stop the killing he said of the biggest war in Europe since the end of World War II eight decades ago He also reiterated his clarification Im not here to negotiate for Ukraine Im here to get them at a table He also said that he would raise Russias continuing attacks on Ukraine even as diplomatic efforts were on It actually hurts him but in his mind that helps him make a better deal if they could continue the killing he added He said it is in his genes to act like that Trump added sternly Ill be talking to him about it As they sat down for their meeting reporters shouted out questions to Putin about the continuing carnage in Ukraine and he appeared to say something that was not audible on the video Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelensky who will not be at the facetoface talks between Trump and Putin echoed Trumps characterisation of the talks posting on X Indeed high stakes He added The key thing is that this meeting should open up a real path toward a just peace and a substantive discussion between leaders in a trilateral format Ukraine the United States and the Russian side It is time to end the war Trump said on Thursday that he expected there would be a quick second summit with Zelensky Putin and possibly some European leaders if there was progress in his meeting with the Russian leader But he has also warned Putin of very severe consequences if there were no ceasefire En route to Anchorage Putin stopped at Magadan in Russias far east where he symbolically placed flowers at a monument honouring US and Soviet pilots ferrying supplies from the US to Russia during World War II when the two countries were allies Putin said on Thursday that Trump has been making fairly vigorous and sincere efforts to halt hostilities resolve the crisis and reach agreements that serve the interests of all parties involved in this conflict This will be Putins first visit to the US after a decade He was last in the US when he had met former President Barack Obama after a United Nations General Assembly meeting in 2015 He had met Trump at least six times during his first term and this will be the first direct contact in Trumps second term A ceasefire hinges on two main factors Land swap or redrawing of borders that would give Russia some Ukrainian territories and a security guarantee from Europeans and the US for Ukraine IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/after-trumps-red-carpet-welcome-summit-with-putin-starts-in-alaska-632239.html Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-putin-announce-breakthrough-on-ukraine-after-three-hours-of-talks-632241.html New York Aug 16 Presidents Donald Trump of the US and Vladimir Putin of Russia announced a breakthrough after three hours of talks on Ukraine in Anchorage Alaska on Friday I would like to hope that the agreement that weve reached together will help us bring closer that goal of finding a solution and will pave the path towards peace in Ukraine Trump said I believe we had a very productive meeting Trump said There were many many points that we President Putin and I agreed on A settlement would be important for India as it could render moot the 25 per cent punitive tariff that Trump has threatened for buying Russian oil Neither leader gave any details of the agreement or say if there was going to be ceasefire Trump said cryptically there were a couple of big ones that we havent quite gotten there but weve made some headway One is probably the most significant but we have a very good chance of getting there We didnt get there but we have a very good chance of getting there he added I will call up NATO the various people that I think are appropriate and of course call up President Volodymyr Zelensky and tell him about todays meeting he said Going into the summit Trump said that he will not be negotiating on behalf of Ukraine and it was up to Zelensky to make a deal He said at the news conference So theres no deal until theres a deal The two Presidents did not take questions from reporters Putin said We have to amend the situation to move on from confrontation to dialogue However much strange it may sound in these conditions we Russia and Ukraine have the same roots and everything thats happening is a tragedy for us and a terrible wound he saidTherefore the country is sincerely interested in putting an end to it Instead of the planned three phases of the summit starting with a oneonone meeting they went straight into the second phase with Trumps Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Putins foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov Defence Minister Andrei Belousoy and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov participating It did not appear that the third phase of a luncheon meeting with more officials was taking place Trump welcomed Putin on a red carpet and they talked in a friendly manner as they entered a limousine and continued their conversation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-putin-announce-breakthrough-on-ukraine-after-three-hours-of-talks-632241.html Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/girl-student-shot-at-outside-coaching-centre-in-jodhpur-gehlot-condemns-incident-631910.html Jaipur Aug 13 A female student was shot near a coaching centre in the Manji Ka Hatha area of Rajasthans Jodhpur on Wednesday officials said Officials confirmed that the 21yearold student preparing for the SubInspector recruitment exam was shot in the elbowThe victim Renu Vishnoi of Ramdawas village was having tea at a shop near her coaching centre around 6 pm on Wednesday when the incident occurredInitially police claimed that she was injured by a stone ricocheting from a vehicle tyreHowever an Xray at Mathuradas Mathur MDM Hospital revealed a bullet lodged in her elbowThe discovery prompted police to call in the Forensic Science Laboratory and review the CCTV footage from the area to identify the shooterAccording to witnesses a retired soldier present at the spot heard a sound striking his cars bonnet moments before noticing the injured girlRenu was first taken to Suncity Hospital before being shifted to MDM Hospital for treatmentFormer Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot condemned the incident on social media calling it extremely worrying condemnable and intolerable and questioned the states law and order situation ahead of the Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharmas visit to Jodhpur for the Independence Day celebrationsGehlot said that he had spoken to the Jodhpur Commissioner who assured that the culprits would be arrested soonChief Minister Sharma will be travelling to Jodhpur on Thursday and will mark his presence on state level Independence Day celebrations in Jodhpur on Friday IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/girl-student-shot-at-outside-coaching-centre-in-jodhpur-gehlot-condemns-incident-631910.html Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/soldier-killed-as-infiltration-bid-foiled-along-loc-in-jampks-uri-sector-631864.html Srinagar Aug 13 A soldier was killed on Wednesday as the alert troops foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Uri sector One soldier was killed during a fierce gunfight with terrorists The Army has launched a counterinfiltration and border action team BAT operation in the area and a search operation is underway The troops foiled the infiltration bid in the Churunda area of Uri in the Baramulla district the officials saidA counterinfiltration operation has been launched in the area to track down the terrorists An exchange of fire is going on and further details are awaited the sources addedMeanwhile the protracted antiterrorist operation in the Akhal Devsar forest area of Kulgam district in Kashmir entered its 13th day on WednesdayNotably this operation is the longest ongoing antiterrorist operation in the ValleyOn the first night of the gunfight on August 1 one local terrorist was killed and four soldiers were injured Two injured soldiers later succumbed to critical injuries while the other injured are being treated in the hospitalOfficials said that since this is a vast and dense forest area the operation may be prolongedJoint forces including the Indian Army CRPF and JampK Police had started CASO Cordon amp Search Operations in the area on August 1The Army has deployed Rudra helicopters drones and para commandos to ensure that the hiding terrorists are unable to escapeSecurity forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against the terrorists in the hinterland while the Army has been on maximum alert guarding the LoC in JampKThe elimination of three hardcore Pakistani terrorists responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed is part of the aggressive operations being carried out by the joint forcesThree hardcore Pakistani terrorists including LashkraeTaiba LeT commander Suleman Shah and his two associates Abu Hamza and Jibran Bhai responsible for the Pahalgam attack were killed on July 28 in the higher reaches of Dachigam national park on the foot of Mahadev mountain peak in Harwan area of SrinagarThe Army codenamed this operation as Operation MahadevAfter the Pahalgam terror attack the security forces are carrying out antiterrorist operations against gunwielding terrorists their overground workers and sympathisers IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/soldier-killed-as-infiltration-bid-foiled-along-loc-in-jampks-uri-sector-631864.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-70-women-secured-govt-jobs-with-fake-divorce-papers-sog-begins-probe-631590.html Jaipur August 11 The Rajasthan Special Operations Group SOG on Monday unearthed a major recruitment scam in which 70 women secured government jobs by submitting fake divorce documents SOG Deputy Inspector General DIG Paris Deshmukh confirmed that a case of forging divorce certificates has come to light and around 70 complaints have already been received Action will be taken against all those found guilty after investigation he said adding that the number of accused could rise as inquiries progressIn a related development two FIRs have been registered against 121 people who obtained government jobs using forged documents One FIR names 72 individuals while the other lists 49 The SOG has also written to the Education Department urging departmental action against these individuals Last year the Rajasthan government directed all departments to verify the credentials of employees appointed between 2019 and 2024 crosschecking their educational qualifications application forms photographs and signatures Following these orders the Bikaner Directorate of Elementary Education formed fourmember investigation committees at the divisional level These committees examined recruitment records from divisions including Bikaner Churu Jaipur Ajmer Jodhpur Udaipur Kota Bharatpur and PaliTheir findings revealed serious irregularities in the appointment of 121 teachers leading to the registration of two FIRs and the launch of an SOG investigation DIG Deshmukh said the SOG helpline continues to receive information on recruitment irregularities Based on these inputs Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant was requested to initiate departmentallevel probes after which all departments began parallel investigationsThe Directorate of Elementary Education also conducted its own probe into appointments made through the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers REET in 2018 and 2022 This investigation identified around 123 teachers suspected of obtaining jobs through fraudulent meansThe details were forwarded to the SOG which has registered two separate cases in this regard The SOG is now pursuing all leads including forged marital status documents fake educational certificates and other fraudulent submissions used to bypass eligibility norms Officials say more arrests are likely as the scope of the scam becomes clearer IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-70-women-secured-govt-jobs-with-fake-divorce-papers-sog-begins-probe-631590.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ktaka-stampede-tragedy-bjp-demands-resignation-of-cm-amp-dy-cm-probe-by-cbi-631707.html Bengaluru Aug 12 Leader of the Opposition LoP in Karnataka Assembly and veteran BJP leader R Ashoka said on Tuesday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwara should take responsibility for their involvement in the recent Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB stampede incident and a probe should be conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation Speaking in the Assembly LoP Ashoka said that if Siddaramaiah has any sensitivity regarding the incident he should apologise to the people of the stateThe Chief Minister Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister should take full responsibility for the stampede incident Along with that they should resign and a CBI investigation should be conducted in the matter he addedFurthermore rules should be formulated to prevent such incidents in the future and a house committee should be appointed Justice should be provided to the grieving parents he saidInstructions about the programme were given from the Chief Ministers office itself The state government says this is not a government celebration But RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Association KSCA have said that the state government invited them This is also mentioned in the affidavit submitted to the court the LOP addedAshoka highlighted that the RCB in the court said We didnt ask for victory celebration government asked us We sent players because government ordered us We are just players who play under BCCI rulesChief Minister Siddaramaiah had said that an FIR should be filed against RCBAshoka also said The KSCA stated to the court that the FIR against them has been filed to avoid public anger against the governmentHighlighting the negligence of the Congressled state government LoP Ashoka said On June 4 at 320 pm in Vidhana Soudha when the programme had not yet started 70000 to 80000 people had gathered near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru If the stadium gates were open people would have gone in and sat reducing the crowd Those who could not get seats would have returned A senior police officer had given strict instruction on walkietalkie that until the event at the Vidhana Soudha is over none of the gates of the stadium should be opened This caused the stampede incidentLater not able to control the huge crowd the police lathi charged resulting in stampede Who gave the order to lathi charge at such a time the BJP leader askedEven when 7080 international matches have taken place at the stadium till date permission was not obtained from the stadium for any of the matches Anyone can check on this surprising and shocking fact LoP Ashoka underlinedI have personally gone to the stadium to gather information The key was given to the police by the Cricket Association A senior police officer speaking on the walkietalkie said not to let anyone in the stadium Then having no choice when police did lathi charge everyone fell and ran If the gate was open the accident would not have happened he reiteratedGiving account of the tragedy the LoP said At 334 pm when the programme had not yet started in Vidhana Soudha Bidadi engineer Prajwal had already died At 335 pm a message circulated on the walkietalkie that some people were breathless KR Pete civil engineer Purnachandra got caught in the stampede and died At 436 pm a message came on the walkietalkie that six people had fallen near Gate6 and there was no one to pick them upLater student Manoj Kumar 13yearold Divyanshi died Then Akshata Pai Chinmayi Shetty Bhumik died While the felicitation of the players was happening on the stage Kolars Sahana died Despite all this there was no proper ambulance arrangement Everything was communicated on walkietalkie and all officers around the Chief Minister and others knew it Yet they turned a blind eye he added while hitting out at the Congressled state governmentIf proper doctors and ambulance arrangements were made such a disaster would not have happened Even after so many deaths the RCB team went to the stadium and celebrated Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also went to this programme LoP Ashoka saidAccording to Justice Michael DCunha Commission 515 personnel were deployed But only 194 signed in the register Even when senior officials brought the news of deaths to the Ministers notice the programme did not stop The RCB team members brought the IPL trophy to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Was it necessary for Shivakumar to kiss the trophy hold it up and display it he asked IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ktaka-stampede-tragedy-bjp-demands-resignation-of-cm-amp-dy-cm-probe-by-cbi-631707.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-police-bust-bki-terror-module-five-operatives-held-631726.html Chandigarh Aug 12 Punjab Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav said here on Tuesday that in a major breakthrough against Pakistans ISIbacked terror network Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence CI Jalandhar in a joint operation with SBS Nagar Police have busted a Babbar Khalsa International BKI terror module with the arrest of five operatives including three juveniles from Rajasthan The module was being operated by foreignbased handlers Mannu Agwan Gopi Nawanshehria and Zeeshan Akhtar on the directions of Pakistanbased BKI operative Harwinder Singh alias RindaThose arrested have been identified as Ritik Naroliya a resident of Didawata village in Jaipur Sonu Kumar of Kala Sanghian village in Kapurthala and three juveniles Police teams have also recovered one 86P handgrenade and one 30 bore pistol along with two cartridges and two empty shells DGP Yadav said the module had planned an attack inside a liquor store in SBS Nagar recently This module had carried out a grenade attack at liquor store in SBS Nagar on August 7 The DGP added that the operatives were further tasked to attempt such attacks during the period leading up to the Independence Day The accused were receiving direct instructions from foreignbased handler Zeeshan Akhtar and BKI mastermind Mannu Agwan who is working in close coordination with Rinda We have successfully averted further planned attacks by this terror module said DGP Yadav adding the probe is on to establish linkages in the case Sharing more details Assistant Inspector General Jalandhar Navjot Mahal said in an intelligenceled operation that all the five accused were arrested from the areas of Tonk and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan He added that during a followup recovery operation accused Sonu attempted to open fire at the police party In selfdefence the police party retaliated resulting in a bullet injury to Sonu who was hospitalised IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-police-bust-bki-terror-module-five-operatives-held-631726.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/isi-reviving-hizb-to-give-kashmir-terrorism-a-new-local-face-631732.html New Delhi Aug 12 Operation Sindoor dealt a body blow to several terror organisations operating on Pakistan soil The worst to be hit were the JaisheMuhammad LashkareToiba Hizbul Mujahideen and the Resistance Front The heat is high on all these terror organisations The Resistance Front which had initially claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack later withdrew its statementThe TRF was created as a proxy for the LashkareToiba This group was meant to fill the shoes of the Hizbul Mujahideen and be the local face of terror in Jammu and Kashmir This was done so that it appears that terrorism is a local issue in JampK Moreover any attack by this group would give Pakistan the deniability factorWith the TRF under severe scrutiny Pakistan is missing a local terror group in the Valley The latest Intelligence reports state that the ISI is planning on reviving the Hizbul Mujahideen in a major manner This indicates that the ISI is planning on making a major local push in JampKFollowing the death of Burhan Wani and all his cronies the Hizbul Mujahideen was almost dead Its top leadership is in Pakistan and almost all of its foot soldiers have gone underground The other reason for the Hizbul Mujahideen to go down was the death of separatism in the Valley Together the separatists and this terror group worked hand in hand and they were a deadly combination for several yearsNot having a local unit with its command in Jammu and Kashmir makes it a daunting task for the ISI to carry out attacks Infiltrations have become a nightmare for the terrorists The fact that the security agencies are on a state of very high alert has also not made matters easy for terror groupsNow the ISI is looking to have a completely localised unit where terrorists are fully homegrown This eliminates the risk and trouble of infiltration The ISI and the Hizbul Mujahideen leadership are trying to activate the Over Ground Workers OGWs and ask them to heavily recruit locals for the Hizbul MujahideenThe agencies however say that the ISI is intentionally keeping this affair lowkey They are trying to revive the outfit but in a gradual manner so that it does not get too much heatSyed Salahuddin the head of the outfit is in Pakistan He has been actively collecting funds and meeting with members of the Muttahida Jihad Council a conglomerate of 13 Pakistanibased terror groups which are KashmircentricTo keep away from the limelight is an intentional ploy The ISI feels that his message could help in recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir and hence for the timing they have kept him out of the limelightIn the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack India had changed its doctrine It said terror attacks from Pakistan would not be considered as crossborder terrorism but as an act of warIn such an event to have a completely localised group also helps Pakistan avoid Indias fury Any attack by the Hizbul Mujahideen will be branded as a completely localised operationIn such an event the Indian investigators would have to work harder to establish a direct Pakistan link to the attackThe Indian agencies are watching these developments closely and the monitoring of the OGWs possible terror cells is all under watchOn the other hand the ISI is making a slow and steady push to revive the Hizbul Mujahideens strengths in the Valley IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/isi-reviving-hizb-to-give-kashmir-terrorism-a-new-local-face-631732.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/no-evidence-found-of-police-assaulting-the-rg-kar-victims-mother-kolkata-police-631750.html Kolkata August 12 The Kolkata Police said on Tuesday that no evidence has been found so far of the police assaulting the mother of the RG Kar victim during Nabanna Avijan March to the State Secretariat last week The police also denied harassing the father of the victim in his attempt to lodge a complaint against it by saying that their complaint has been registered with Park Street police stationKolkata Polices Joint Commissioner of Police headquarters Miraj Khalid said that after holding a news conferenceHe told that the Kolkata Police have several videos of the incident of August 9 2025 but none of them showed policemen beating up the victims motherSo far no evidence of the police beating the victims mother has been found in any video The police have several videos of the incident that day All the videos have been examined but so far no incident of the victims mother being heckled on the road and beaten by the police has been seen in the video footage Khalid addedThe senior police officer however expressed regret over the injury of the victims mother If anyone has any video or pictures related to that incident please give them to the police he saidWhen asked to comment on allegations that Kolkata Police is not helping the victims father lodge a complaint with the police the police officer said Their complaint has been registered with Park Street police station Investigation has startedThe response from the Joint Commissioner of Police headquarters came after the victims father approached the Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma with the complaint letter and accused the Shakespeare Sarani police station of not helping them registering the complaint and asking them to reach out to other police stationsPolice sources also said that officers may talk to the victims mother if necessary to find out what happened on the day of the incidentThe first anniversary of the rape and murder of a woman junior doctor of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Saturday was marred by massive violence following a scuffle between cops and protesters participating in the Nabanna AvijanThe victims mother alleged that she was beaten up by the policemen after she along with her husband and other protesters tried to march towards Nabanna State Secretariat The victims mother and the BJP leaders alleged that in the police action the sacred conch shellbangle on her wrist traditionally believed to be the symbolic representation of married Hindu women was brokenMeanwhile Joint Commissioner Of Police headquarters said on Tuesday that Nabanna Avijan was held on August 9 without permission from the policeAbout 400 to 500 people gathered in front of Dorina Crossing and tried to move towards Park Street Participants hurled abuses at the police Many even beat up the policemen who were on duty said Khalid while showing photos of policemen being beaten up by the protestersSeven FIRs six with Kolkata Police and one with Howrah Police were registered in connection with the violence during the march Kolkata Polices Joint Commissioner of Police headquarters said that a few people have been identified so far after watching the video Notices have been sent to six people According to police sources notices have been sent to six people in three of the six cases registered with the Kolkata Police Notices have been sent to BJP leaders Sajal Ghosh Tamoghan Ghosh and BJP MLA Ashok Dinda based on the complaint at New Market Police Station Notices have been sent to BJP functuionaries Bhola Sarkar Kushal Pandey Kamaljit Singh based on the complaint at Hare Street Police Station However no one has been arrested so far IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/no-evidence-found-of-police-assaulting-the-rg-kar-victims-mother-kolkata-police-631750.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/no-evidence-found-of-assaulting-rg-kar-victims-mother-kolkata-police-631751.html Kolkata August 12 The Kolkata Police said on Tuesday that no evidence has been found so far of the police assaulting the mother of the RG Kar victim during Nabanna Avijan March to the State Secretariat last week The police also denied harassing the father of the victim in his attempt to lodge a complaint against it by saying that their complaint has been registered with Park Street police stationKolkata Polices Joint Commissioner of Police headquarters Miraj Khalid said that after holding a news conferenceHe told that the Kolkata Police have several videos of the incident of August 9 2025 but none of them showed policemen beating up the victims motherSo far no evidence of the police beating the victims mother has been found in any video The police have several videos of the incident that day All the videos have been examined but so far no incident of the victims mother being heckled on the road and beaten by the police has been seen in the video footage Khalid addedThe senior police officer however expressed regret over the injury of the victims motherIf anyone has any video or pictures related to that incident please give them to the police he saidWhen asked to comment on allegations that Kolkata Police is not helping the victims father lodge a complaint with the police the police officer said Their complaint has been registered with Park Street police station Investigation has startedThe response from the Joint Commissioner of Police headquarters came after the victims father approached the Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma with the complaint letter and accused the Shakespeare Sarani police station of not helping them registering the complaint and asking them to reach out to other police stationsPolice sources also said that officers may talk to the victims mother if necessary to find out what happened on the day of the incidentThe first anniversary of the rape and murder of a woman junior doctor of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Saturday was marred by massive violence following a scuffle between cops and protesters participating in the Nabanna AvijanThe victims mother alleged that she was beaten up by the policemen after she along with her husband and other protesters tried to march towards Nabanna State SecretariatThe victims mother and the BJP leaders alleged that in the police action the sacred conch shellbangle on her wrist traditionally believed to be the symbolic representation of married Hindu women was brokenMeanwhile Joint Commissioner Of Police headquarters said on Tuesday that Nabanna Avijan was held on August 9 without permission from the policeAbout 400 to 500 people gathered in front of Dorina Crossing and tried to move towards Park Street Participants hurled abuses at the police Many even beat up the policemen who were on duty said Khalid while showing photos of policemen being beaten up by the protestersSeven FIRs six with Kolkata Police and one with Howrah Police were registered in connection with the violence during the marchKolkata Polices Joint Commissioner of Police headquarters said that a few people have been identified so far after watching the videoNotices have been sent to six peopleAccording to police sources notices have been sent to six people in three of the six cases registered with the Kolkata PoliceNotices have been sent to BJP leaders Sajal Ghosh Tamoghan Ghosh and BJP MLA Ashok Dinda based on the complaint at New Market Police StationNotices have been sent to BJP functuionaries Bhola Sarkar Kushal Pandey Kamaljit Singh based on the complaint at Hare Street Police StationHowever no one has been arrested so far IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/no-evidence-found-of-assaulting-rg-kar-victims-mother-kolkata-police-631751.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/in-retaliation-for-op-sindoor-pakistan-halted-newspapers-to-indian-high-commission-sources-631584.html New Delhi Aug 11 The Pakistani government imposed targeted restrictions on the Indian High Commission in Islamabad since June 2025 in apparent retaliation to Indias military offensive Operation Sindoor The move included halting the supply of newspapers to the mission Pakistani authorities had issued clear instructions to local newspaper vendors and distributors not to deliver any newspapers or printed publications to the Indian diplomatic mission say MEA sources As a result the Indian diplomats stationed in Islamabad had been cut off from accessing Pakistani print media So they found it difficult to stay informed about local news current affairs and developments within Pakistan through print sources This restriction was seen as a deliberate attempt by Pakistan to curb the flow of information to Indian officials so as to prevent them from being updated on what was happening then This was say analysts represented part of a broader pattern of retaliatory actions following Indias military responseMEA sources condemned this action as deliberate premeditated and in breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations which guarantees the secure and dignified operation of diplomatic missions worldwide Officials termed Pakistans measures a continuation of its longstanding policy of using unconventional and nondiplomatic tactics to apply pressure on Indian diplomats rather than engage in constructive dialogueThis development followed the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty and came in the aftermath of Indias Operation Sindoor which inflicted significant damage on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan MEA sources characterised Pakistans actions like stopping newspapers to Indian High Commission officials as petty retaliation driven by frustration over its failures to counter India on the battlefieldDiplomatic affairs experts are of the view that the restrictions like stopping newspapers mark a new low in IndiaPakistan relations with Islamabad escalating tensions by disrupting basic services to Indian diplomats in its capital IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/in-retaliation-for-op-sindoor-pakistan-halted-newspapers-to-indian-high-commission-sources-631584.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/gujarat-police-form-whatsapp-groups-to-boost-village-level-crime-reporting-and-coordination-631330.html Ahmedabad Aug 11 The Gujarat Police have created WhatsApp groups linking village sarpanches with local police stations in order to strengthen coordination between law enforcement and rural communities officials said on Sunday The initiative aims to ensure timely reporting of incidents big or small from remote areas enabling quicker response and improved monitoringGujarat Police Chief Vikas Sahay speaking at an interaction programme organised by Ahmedabad Rural Police has said that the system has already delivered resultsFor the past few days police stations and sarpanches have been connected through WhatsApp at the village level We are now getting information about local incidents much faster which makes it easier to keep an eye on the situation and act effectively he addedHe said that the platform proved particularly valuable during Operation Sindoor in border districts where limited police resources make community assistance essentialThe interaction at Makarba Police Headquarters brought together around 150 sarpanches from the Sanand and Bopal police station limitsGujarat Police Chief Sahay urged village leaders to assist in crime prevention help curb drug abuse and cyber fraud and spread public awarenessSarpanches suggested steps like displaying police helpline numbers at gram panchayat offices milk cooperatives and other public gathering pointsAccording to officials such policepanchayat collaborations are part of a statewide efforts to reduce criminal activities in villages and make policing more effective with similar programmes being rolled out in various districtsGujarat is home to nearly 17800 villages spread across its 33 districts and some 250 talukas according to Census data and official sourcesThese villages are governed by gram panchayats with each led by an elected sarpanch the local head responsible for village administration and acting as the key link between government authorities and rural communitiesRecent gram panchayat elections covered around 8326 panchayats highlighting the sizable role of sarpanchs in grassroots governance across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/gujarat-police-form-whatsapp-groups-to-boost-village-level-crime-reporting-and-coordination-631330.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/tn-fishermen-on-indefinite-strike-in-rameswaram-in-protest-against-frequent-arrests-by-sri-lankan-navy-631349.html Chennai Aug 11 The fishing community in Tamil Nadus Rameswaram has gone on an indefinite strike after seven fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line IMBL while fishing Tension has gripped the area The arrests took place a day ago when the fishermen operating from Rameswaram were allegedly intercepted midsea by Sri Lankan naval personnel Their mechanised fishing boat was also seizedFollowing their detention the seven fishermen were produced before the Mannar Court in Sri Lanka on Sunday The court remanded them in custody until August 21 Subsequently they were shifted to the Vavuniya Prison in Sri LankaThe arrests triggered an emergency meeting of all fishermens associations in the Rameswaram harbour areaDuring the meeting a resolution was passed urging the immediate release of the detained fishermen and their seized boatThe associations demanded that both the state and Central governments take urgent diplomatic steps to secure their release and prevent such incidents from recurringAs part of the agitation the fishermen of Rameswaram began an indefinite strike from Monday refraining from venturing into the sea for fishingOver 700 mechanised fishing boats have remained anchored at the shore since the strike began Fishermens leaders said the strike was necessary to send a strong message to both the Indian and Sri Lankan authorities about the repeated arrests which have severely affected their livelihoodWe cannot continue like this not knowing when one of us will be taken away We need a lasting solution one association leader told reportersThe strike has brought the local fishing economy to a standstill More than 10000 people including those directly involved in fishing and those engaged in allied trades such as auctioning net making boat repair and fish transport have been affectedAccording to fishermens representatives the daily economic loss due to the strike runs into several crores of rupees as Rameswaram is a major fishing hub in Tamil NaduThey warned that the strike would continue until concrete action is taken to secure the release of the arrested fishermen and to ensure their safety while fishing in Indian watersIncidents of the Sri Lankan Navy arresting Tamil Nadu fishermen for alleged maritime boundary violations have been recurring for years with calls for stronger diplomatic interventions gaining urgency after each episode IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/tn-fishermen-on-indefinite-strike-in-rameswaram-in-protest-against-frequent-arrests-by-sri-lankan-navy-631349.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/press-badge-isnt-shield-for-terrorism-idf-kills-journalist-says-he-led-hamas-cell-631350.html Jerusalem Aug 11 The Israel Defence Forces IDF on Monday confirmed that a strike in Gaza killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas alSharif alleging he was the head of a terrorist cell in Hamas and warning that a press badge isnt a shield for terrorism AlSharif was killed along with four of his colleagues Ibrahim Zaher Moamen Aliwa and Mohammed NoufalIn a statement the military stated AlSharif was the head of a Hamas terrorist cell and advanced rocket attacks on Israeli civilians and IDF troops Intelligence and documents from Gaza including rosters terrorist training lists and salary records prove he was a Hamas operative integrated into Al JazeeraThe IDF further stated that in October it had published materials seized in Gaza that it said unequivocally confirmed AlSharifs military affiliation with HamasThe military added The documents once again confirm its terrorist activity which Al Jazeera tried to disavowIsraeli forces said the seized documents included personnel tables lists of terrorist training courses telephone directories and salary records which unequivocally prove that he functioned as a terrorist for the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza StripThey claimed these documents also showed the terrorists integration into the Qatari media network Al JazeeraIsrael said that before the strike measures were taken to minimise civilian casualties including the use of precision weapons aerial observation and additional intelligence assessmentsAlSharif was active on social media in the moments before his death posting on X about Israeli bombings in GazaAfter his death was reported a prewritten message posted by his affiliates from his account read If these words of mine reach you know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/press-badge-isnt-shield-for-terrorism-idf-kills-journalist-says-he-led-hamas-cell-631350.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/mizoram-govt-to-raise-mizo-territorial-army-to-curb-drug-trafficking-631454.html Aizawl Aug 11 The Mizoram government has started the recruitment process to form a Mizo Territorial Army MTA battalion to deal with drug trafficking and other law and orderrelated issues officials said on Monday A Mizoram Home Department official said that 70 male candidates would be recruited for the first batch and subsequently recruitment of other batches would be done Successful candidates would undergo nine months of rigorous training at the Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong after which they would be posted in different parts of Mizoram especially in bordering areas According to the official the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA has supported the Mizoram governments proposal to establish the MTA battalion to deal with drug trafficking smuggling activities and other law and orderrelated issues Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma during his visit to New Delhi earlier discussed the formation of the MTA and several issues with Home Minister Amit Shah The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Home Minister for supporting his proposal to establish the MTA battalion describing it as a crucial initiative to employ Mizo youths while contributing to national security the official said He said that for quite a long time the state government has been requesting the Centre to help the state to raise the MTA to deal with the smuggling of drugs and other contrabands being illegally imported from Myanmar The state government has manpower shortages to deal with the narcotics trafficking from across the border The state government earlier submitted proposals to the Ministry of Home Affairs about the raising of the MTA he said The Narcotics Control Bureau NCB has recently proposed setting up its zonal office in Mizoram NCB Director General Anurag Garg recently met Mizoram Chief Minister and suggested setting up a fullfledged NCB zonal office in the state and emphasised the need for more staff and officials who are acquainted with the local language and the ground situation of the state Lalduhoma a former IPS officer during the meeting with Garg had discussed ways and means to curb the drug trade and usage of narcotics by the youth The Chief Minister had told the NCB DG that he had already requested the MHA to constitute or to allow the state government to form the MTA to further strengthen vigilance along the states unfenced borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh Mizoram shares a 510 km and 318 km border with Myanmar and Bangladesh respectively and these unfenced frontiers are hotspots for the smuggling of diverse drugs including highly addictive methamphetamine tablets foreign cigarettes areca nuts arms and ammunition and exotic animals and their parts IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/mizoram-govt-to-raise-mizo-territorial-army-to-curb-drug-trafficking-631454.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/tight-security-at-chennai-airport-ahead-of-i-day-following-terror-alert-631467.html Chennai Aug 11 Security has been stepped up at Chennai International Airport in the runup to Indias 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 15 following intelligence inputs warning of possible terror threats The Union Home Ministry has ordered heightened security measures across the country covering airports major transport hubs and places of worshipIn Chennai the airports security system has been upgraded from the existing threetier arrangement to a fivetier system effective from Monday morning and in place until midnight on August 20Additional police personnel have been deployed to ensure foolproof protection The Greater Chennai Police are manning the outer security ring while the Central Industrial Security Force CISF has been tasked with securing the inner perimeterArmed patrols have been stationed throughout the premises supported by bomb disposal squads sniffer dogs and metal detectors for screening vehicles and baggageVisitor entry to the airport continues to be banned and the issuance of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security BCAS special passes is under strict controlAuthorities have also increased surveillance in sensitive areas particularly the aircraft refuelling zone which is now under roundtheclock CCTV monitoringPassenger and cargo baggage are undergoing multiple stages of screening with additional random checks at boarding gates Several items have been prohibited from being carried on board including liquids pickles halwa jam and oil bottlesTo manage the increased security screening time domestic passengers have been advised to arrive at least 90 minutes before departure while international travellers should report three and a half hours prior to their flightThe Greater Chennai Police have also banned the use of laser lights and the release of gasfilled balloons in and around the airport to prevent any potential security hazardsOfficials have urged passengers to cooperate with security personnel during the intensified checks assuring that flight operations and schedules will not be affectedThese measures are precautionary and passengers safety is our top priority a senior CISF officer saidWith Independence Day celebrations approaching security agencies are maintaining maximum vigilance to ensure that the event passes off peacefully without any untoward incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/tight-security-at-chennai-airport-ahead-of-i-day-following-terror-alert-631467.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/security-amp-logistic-arrangements-in-place-for-independence-day-celebrations-in-valley-police-631490.html Srinagar Aug 11 JampK Police on Monday said that all security and logistic arrangements are in place for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations in the Kashmir Valley Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Independence Day rehearsal parade IGP Kashmir Zone VKBirdi stressed that all necessary security and logistical arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations across the ValleyRehearsal for the August 15 parade was held in Srinagar on MondayMultilayered security will be in place on August 15 with special focus on sensitive locations to ensure that the event passes off peacefully All efforts are being made to ensure smooth and incidentfree August 15 celebrations in Srinagar and all other districts of the Valley the IGP saidSrinagar city and other district headquarters of the Valley remain in sharp focus of the security forces on the countrys Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations since armed violence started in JampK in the early 1990sTerrorists and their overground leaders would call for a boycott of the official events connected with these nationallevel celebrations The separatists would also call for a complete shutdown and for observing a Black Day on these eventsAfter the abrogation of Article 370 when JampK came under direct central control stone pelting separatistcalled shutdowns and boycotts of national events have become a thing of the pastAttendance by common citizens and school children has become an essential part of the Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir during the last five yearsLocals have been moving around freely on January 26 and August 15 as the people of the Valley have identified themselves with the rest of the country while celebrating these national eventsChief Minister Omar Abdullah will unfurl the national flag and take salute at the parade inside the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on August 15 while different ministers and the chairpersons of the development committee will preside over the Independence Day functions in various districts of JampK IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/security-amp-logistic-arrangements-in-place-for-independence-day-celebrations-in-valley-police-631490.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trinamool-leader-kunal-ghosh-refutes-allegations-of-settling-rg-kar-case-with-cbi-631503.html Kolkata Aug 11 State Trinamool Congress General Secretary Kunal Ghosh on Monday criticised the father of the RG Kar rape and murder victim for alleging that he has settled the case with the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI on behalf of the West Bengal government by paying them money Taking to his official social media account Ghosh said the victims father is crossing all the limits of lies and dramaThe victims father said that the CBI has taken money and Kunal Ghosh went and settled with them at the CGO Complex office He is crossing all the limits of lies and drama I understand the pain of a father who has lost his daughter But that leaves room for questioning the words of those who are doing and saying whatever they are saying On whose words and on what information did you make false allegations in my name like this Ghosh askedThe strong reaction from the Trinamool leader came after the victims father alleged that Ghosh played a role in settling the case with the CBISpeaking to media persons on Monday the victims father claimed CBI officers told me that they will drop this case I told them that instead of telling me tell the court But we believe that CBI has taken money from the state government Kunal Ghosh went to the CGO complex office in Kolkata and made a settlementSoon after the allegation Ghosh shared a video of the fathers comments on his social media account and countered him by saying the BJPled Central government controls the CBII have two CBI cases of my own going on I am fighting the law and I will go to settle the RG Kar case And will the CBI do that Everyone knows that the BJP controls the CBI the Trinamool Congress leader saidHe also took at a jibe at the victims parents to organise Nabanna Avijan March to the State Secretariat on Saturday and taking part in the protest march along with BJP leadersHe victims father went with them BJP again in the Nabanna State Secretariat march I say this with respect and sympathy for you these lies involving me in the CBI are coldblooded criminal propaganda What information do you have about this or who told you to say these things reveal it Say whatever you want it will not work he saidThe first anniversary of the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Saturday was marred by massive violence following a scuffle between policemen and protesters participating in the Nabanna AvijanThe most unfortunate part was that the victims mother had to be hospitalised after she fell ill amid police action against the protestersThe victims mother alleged that she was beaten up by the policemen after she along with her husband and other protesters tried to march towards Nabanna State SecretariatThe victims mother and the BJP leaders alleged that in the police action the sacred conch shellbangle on her wrist traditionally believed to be the symbolic representation of married Hindu women was broken IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trinamool-leader-kunal-ghosh-refutes-allegations-of-settling-rg-kar-case-with-cbi-631503.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/woman-arrested-for-strangling-five-month-old-daughter-in-tripura-over-alleged-love-affair-631511.html Agartala Aug 11 The Tripura Police have arrested a 29yearold woman for allegedly strangling her fivemonthold child in Tripuras Sepahijala district officials said on Monday The Sonamura police station officer incharge Tapas Das said that the police arrested Suchitra Debbarma for killing her infant daughter Rimi on Sunday when her husband Amit Debbarma went to work in a rubber garden He added that as per preliminary inquiry the accused woman had an illicit affair with another youth in the Rampada Para village Local people said that Suchitra killed her daughter to elope with a youth she had been in a relationship with for more than a year Das said that when the police team reached the house of Suchitra it found that the child was lying on a bed and her accused mother was absent in the home We immediately shifted the child to Sonamura subdivisional hospital where doctors declared the baby brought dead Postmortem would be conducted soon the police official said adding that Suchitra was subsequently arrested from the village Das quoting the villagers said that prima facie it appeared that Suchitra strangled her daughter to death when her husband went out for work at a rubber plantation During the initial questioning the woman confessed that she wanted to kill the baby and elope with another man with whom she had an extramarital affair Suchitras father Nani Debbarma filed an FIR in Sonamura police station and the police started investigation of the case Local villagers claimed that Suchitra was frustrated after she was allegedly humiliated often by her inlaws Meanwhile Sonamuras horrific crime is the second such incident in Tripura in the last few days Recently a Tripura State Rifles TSR official was arrested for killing his infant daughter at Behalabari in Khowai district IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/woman-arrested-for-strangling-five-month-old-daughter-in-tripura-over-alleged-love-affair-631511.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/jewellery-shop-employees-foil-robbery-attempt-in-patna-631540.html Patna Aug 11 The quick thinking and bravery of two Kalyan Jewellers employees thwarted a robbery attempt in Patnas upscale Boring Road area on Monday The incident occurred around 1155 am when the employees arrived at the Bank of Baroda branch to deposit Rs 185 lakh in cashAs they entered the premises a miscreant attempted to snatch the bagThe employees resisted engaging in a scuffle with the criminalThe miscreant also fired a gunshot but fotunately it did not hit anyoneIn the struggle the two employees managed to wrest the gun from the attackers hand prompting him to flee the spot abandoning his helmetThe entire incident was captured on the banks CCTV camerasFollowing the incident a team from the Sri krishna Puri Police Station reached the spot and began investigating the matterThey are scanning the CCTV footage to identify and track down the suspectThe district police have also recorded the statements of the two staffThe attempted robbery in such a highsecurity area has raised concerns about the law and order situation in the state capitalAuthorities say the attack reflects the growing boldness of criminals operating in BiharIn the last few months jewellery shops have been turned into a soft target for criminals in BiharA gang of six armed criminals looted jewellery worth Rs 12 lakh in Gopalganj district on August 6The armed criminals struck at Surbhi Jewellers in the Dharamparasa market under the Manjha police station areaOn July 11 a gang of miscreants looted jewellery worth Rs 20 lakh from a shop in broad daylightThe incident took place at Goraul market under Goraul police station a short distance from the police stationThese incidents are raising serious questions about the security arrangements in and around jewellery shops and banks in several districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/jewellery-shop-employees-foil-robbery-attempt-in-patna-631540.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/us-seeking-ukrainian-conflict-end-on-current-frontlines-to-end-funding-us-vp-vance-631319.html Washington Aug 10 Ahead of the muchanticipated summit meeting between the US and Russian Presidents in Alaska US Vice President JD Vance said that negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict should be based on the existing battle lines though admitting it will not make anybody super happy Vance speaking to Fox News described this strategy as a realistic if imperfect foundation for a negotiated peace between Russia and Ukraine RT reportedHe also credited President Donald Trump with securing a breakthrough that could bring Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to the tableIf you take where the current line of contact between Russia and Ukraine is were going to try to find some negotiated settlement that the Ukrainians and the Russians can live with where the killing stops Vance told Fox News admitting that its not going to make anybody super happyTrump had said earlier that the ideas under discussion include some swapping of territories to the betterment of both sides and Zelensky would need to find a way to approve such a deal under Ukrainian lawZelensky has rejected any such agreement claiming that nobody can or will make concessions on the issue The Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupiers he proclaimedVance also claimed President Trump had persuaded his Russian counterpart to reverse course on his refusal to meet Zelensky and that scheduling talks between the three leaders was now under discussionAsked if Putin and Zelensky should meet before involving Trump he contended that he doesnt think it would be that productive and it must be Trump who is the one to bring these two together for meaningful progressIn the interview published after he met several European and Ukrainian officials in London including UK Foreign Minister David Lammy ahead of the summit meeting between Presidents Putin and Trump the US Vice President also said the US is not going to fund Ukraine anymoreUkraines European backers can buy the weapons from American producers if they want to continue supporting Kiev and the US will be okay with that Vance addedHe suggested that Kievs European backers should play a bigger role in providing funding if they care so much about this conflictAmericans I think are sick of continuing to send their money their tax dollars to this particular conflict But if the Europeans want to step up and buy the weapons from American producers were okay with that But were not going to fund it ourselves anymore he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/us-seeking-ukrainian-conflict-end-on-current-frontlines-to-end-funding-us-vp-vance-631319.html Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/afghan-security-forces-discover-weapons-ammunition-in-paktia-province-631276.html Kabul Aug 10 Afghan security forces have discovered a large amount of weapons and military equipment in the eastern Paktia province the Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Sunday The items were seized during a series of operations on the outskirts of Samkani and Ahmad Khil districts the ministry saidEarlier on August 4 Afghanistan police authorities discovered arms and ammunition including a RocketPropelled Grenade RPG in western Afghanistans Farah province the provincial police office said in a news releaseThe weaponry including an AK47 an RPG four hand grenades projectiles and other military equipment was found in a house in KhakeSafid district the news release addedIn a similar incident on July 27 the Afghan security forces discovered a mass weapon and ammunition cache in southern Afghanistans Uruzgan province seizing various types of arms along with a large quantity of ammunitionActing on a tipoff the security personnel launched an operation based on intelligence reports in Tirin Kot the capital of Uruzgan province and discovered weapons including six AK47 rifles a heavy machine gun PK machine guns rocket launchers and hundreds of hand grenadesAdditionally a substantial amount of ammunition and military equipment has been seized during the operationsTwo individuals were arrested in connection with the case Xinhua news agency reportedThe Afghan interim government has rounded up thousands of arms and a huge quantity of ammunition as part of efforts to stabilise the security situation across the warravaged country over the past threeandahalf yearsOn July 24 police discovered some 200 pieces of light and heavy firearms in the eastern Afghanistan Paktia province reported the staterun Radio and Television of Afghanistan RTAThe weaponry according to the stateowned media outlet includes 97 Kalashnikovs seven M16type assault rifles 86 stock pistols seven rocket launchers and many more types of arms and ammunitionThe official media outlet cited the police as adding that no one has the right to keep or carry arms illegallyIn similar operations police reported the discovery of arms and ammunition including an antiaircraft gun in Afghanistans northern Samangan province IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/afghan-security-forces-discover-weapons-ammunition-in-paktia-province-631276.html Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-personnel-at-india-pak-border-along-rajasthan-celebrate-raksha-bandhan-631086.html Jaisalmer Aug 9 Border Security Force BSF personnel manning the IndiaPakistan border along Rajasthan in Jaisalmer celebrated Rakha Bandhan a festival that symbolises the deep bond between brothers and sisters The women personnel tied rakhis applied tilak and offered sweets to their colleagues and celebrated the festival with enthusiasmStaying far away from our families we celebrate the festival among ourselves and take pledges for the safety of our country and fellow colleagues one of the BSF personnel told IANSTalking to IANS BSFs Komal Sharma said that sweetmeats rasgullah jalebi besan ke laddu rakhis flowers and sandal powder for tilak were received by the headquartersAn elated Sharma said that it is her first Raksha Bandhan in the BSF and she is so happy that she is not missing her homeSharma went on to say that she has a brother at home but here she has so many brothers who will protect them as they protect the bordersAnother BSF personnel Sunali Gupta shared that she has not tied rakhi on her brothers hand for the past two years but is celebrating it here and guarding the border so that countrymen can celebrate the occasion at their homes peacefullyBSFs Neeraj Sharma extended heartiest greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Raksha BandhanWe all have pledged here to safeguard the borders and for each others safety As it is impossible to celebrate festivals with our families we celebrate the occasion here so that nobody over here misses home Neeraj Sharma saidAnother BSF personnel Rahul Chauhan said We pledge for the safety of all our sisters as we safeguard our bordersRaksha Bandhan being celebrated across the country on the full moon day Purnima of the Hindu month of Sawan holds deep cultural and religious significanceThe festival is especially revered in Hindu tradition as a symbol of love trust and protection IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-personnel-at-india-pak-border-along-rajasthan-celebrate-raksha-bandhan-631086.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/union-minister-singh-hails-record-defence-production-of-rs-15-lakh-crore-in-2024-25-631113.html New Delhi Aug 9 Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday hailed the public and private sector manufacturers for taking Defence production to an alltime high of Rs 150 lakh crore in the Financial Year FY 202425 In a congratulatory message on X the Defence Minister said Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri narendramodi Indias Defence production has hit a record highThe annual Defence production has soared to an alltime high figure of Rs 150590 crore in the Financial Year FY 202425 These numbers indicate a robust 18 per cent growth over the previous fiscals output of Rs 127 lakh crore and a staggering 90 per cent increase since FY 201920 when the figure was Rs 79071 crore said Defence Minister SinghHe went on to credit the collective effort of the public and private sector for the achievementI commend the collective efforts of the Department of Defence Production and all stakeholders ie DPSUs public sector manufacturers and the private industry in achieving this landmark This upward trajectory is a clear indicator of Indias strengthening Defence industrial base he wrote on XDefence Minister Singhs praise comes in the backdrop of the Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO successfully completing 138 projects during the last three yearsThe organisation completed 30 projects between January 1 2025 till July at a cost of Rs 1859 crore The DRDO had completed 60 projects in the 2024 calendar year at a cost of Rs 3989 crore according to the Defence MinistryEarlier Minister of State Sanjay Seth said that DRDO Industry and Academic Institutes are collaborating for carrying out Directed Research and translating research to technology for strengthening the future requirements of national safety and securityHe said that in order to support the engagement of startups MSMEs and private industry Long Term Directed Research Policy of industry engagement through academia has been launchedThe policy provides the guidelines for involving the industry in DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence DIACOE projects either through Transfer of Technology or for Technology Enhancement by engaging industry as CoPI Principal Investigator he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/union-minister-singh-hails-record-defence-production-of-rs-15-lakh-crore-in-2024-25-631113.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/downed-6-pak-aircraft-and-struck-9-terror-camps-during-op-sindoor-says-iaf-chief-631131.html Bengaluru Aug 9 IANS In a major revelation that underscores the scale and precision of Indias recent military response to crossborder terrorism Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh confirmed that the Indian Air Force IAF shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft during Op Sindoor including 5 fighter jets and a highvalue surveillance platform likely an AWACS Airborne Warning and Control System aircraftnbspSpeaking at the Air Chief Marshal LM Katre Memorial Lecture in Bengaluru the Air Chief shared satellite imagery and intelligence inputs that detailed the extent of damage inflicted on Pakistans air fleet and terror infrastructureThese are the before and after images of the damage we caused at Bahawalpur the JeM JaisheMohammed headquarters Theres hardly any collateral here the adjacent buildings are fairly intact he said pointing to highresolution visuals that corroborated the precision of the strikesnbspOperation Sindoor launched on May 7 was Indias calibrated response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives in AprilnbspWe have five confirmed kills and one large aircraft which could be either an ELINT aircraft or an AEW ampamp C aircraft which was taken on at a distance of about 300 km This is actually the largest ever recorded surfacetoair kill that we can talk about the Air Force chief saidThe operation targeted nine terror camps across Pakistan and PakistanOccupied Kashmir PoK eliminating over a hundred militants according to defence sources The offensive was executed with a blend of airlaunched cruise missiles electronic warfare assets and realtime surveillance ensuring minimal civilian harm while delivering maximum strategic impactnbspHe further said Our air defence system has done a wonderful job The S400 system which we had recently bought has been a gamechanger The range of that system has really kept their aircraft away from their weapons like those longrange glide bombs that they have They have not been able to use any one of those because they have not been able to penetrate the system the IAF chief saidThe Russianorigin S400 air defence system played a pivotal role in neutralising airborne threats during the operation The system was credited with the aerial kills including the downing of the AWACS aircraft which posed a significant intelligence and coordination threat to Indian forcesnbspThe IAFs strikes were not limited to aerial engagements Ground targets including key Pakistani airbases such as Bholari and Rahim Yar Khan were hit with precision munitions Intelligence inputs from satellite imagery local media and electronic intercepts enabled the IAF to verify the destruction of terror infrastructure and military assetsThe operation also showcased Indias integrated defence architecture with the Army and Navy providing coordinated support The use of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles loitering munitions and advanced drones added depth to the campaign which unfolded over four days and forced Pakistan to seek a ceasefirenbspOp Sindoor marks a significant evolution in Indias deterrence strategy combining technological superiority with operational restraint As Air Chief Marshal Singh noted This was not just about retaliation it was about precision professionalism and purpose https://dailyworld.in/security/downed-6-pak-aircraft-and-struck-9-terror-camps-during-op-sindoor-says-iaf-chief-631131.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/from-war-zones-to-indian-streets-armed-cartels-behind-myanmars-rs-15-lakh-crore-meth-trade-631175.html New Delhi Aug 9 A situation of alarming proportions is arising in Myanmar which is adversely affecting Indias national security Drugs in huge quantities are being smuggled from Myanmar into Nepal Bangladesh and Mizoram both the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI and the Intelligence Bureau have said If one looks at the data nearly 90 per cent of the synthetic drugs that come into India are from MyanmarOne of the prime reasons for this increased demand is due to a drug called Yana The Yaba table is in such high demand that the smugglers procure it at Rs 10 in Myanmar and sell it in the Indian market for anything between Rs 1000 to Rs 1200 While the Yaba tablet has the highest demand there is also a growing demand for methamphetamine and fentanylDrug smugglers are also taking advantage of the delicate situation in Myanmar Due to this law enforcement has become a challenge The drugs are coming in along with the scores of refugees and some of them are even carriers for these smugglersNot all the drugs that come into India are for the Indian market The northeastern states are being used as transit pointsThe most preferred route is the 500kilometrelong border with Mizoram The rivers dense forests and tough conditions are ideally not suitable for security agencies to man easilyTaking advantage of this the smugglers use Champhai district as the first landing point The fact that it is close to the Tiau River also makes it a favourite landing destination for these smugglers The Zokhawthar village which is close to the border is also another landing pointFrom these points the drugs are moved to Assam and then smuggled out of the country Investigations by various agencies including the DRI suggest that these cartels are backed by the Chin National Army The cartels take the support of these armed groups to protect tunnels through which huge consignments can passThe methamphetamine drug trade is also a lucrative business It is controlled by the Myanmar United Wa State Army and it said that the trade is valued at Rs 150000 crore every yearThe Shan State Army the Peoples Militia Forces are big players in the heroin market They have their laboratories in Kachin and Chin states Most of the proceeds from the drug trade go into purchasing arms and ammunitionThe United Nations in its report published in May this year says that the production and trafficking of methamphetamine has risen sharply since 2021 particularly in the Shan State of MyanmarA record 236 tons of methamphetamine were seized in East and Southeast Asia in 2024 a 24 per cent increase from 2023 However the 236 tons represent only the amount seized and much more is likely reaching the streets and illicit market said Benedikt Hofmann from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC describing the amount as unprecedentedLaw enforcement remains a huge challenge for India India to its East shares a large portion of its border with Myanmar Moreover India also shares a maritime border with Myanmar This maritime route consists of Cox Bazar in Bangladesh to IndiaHence anything that affects Myanmar automatically spills over into India especially the northeastern states The insurgent groups in India also back these cartels as they get huge money This in turn funds insurgency in the northeastern statesMyanmar has over the years become one of the biggest drug trafficking centres in the world With absolutely no control it has a direct effect on Indias national security IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/from-war-zones-to-indian-streets-armed-cartels-behind-myanmars-rs-15-lakh-crore-meth-trade-631175.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/odisha-court-sentences-man-to-20-yrs-ri-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-girl-631030.html Bhubaneswar Aug 8 A POCSO court here on Friday sentenced a 35yearold man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a sevenyearold minor girl in Tamando area of Bhubaneswar in February 2021 The convict was identified as Rabindra Behera of Rambha area in Ganjam district As per reports the victim along with her twin brothers was playing inside the house on February 25 2021 The victims mother who was busy in conversation with some neighbours outside the house spotted the accused Rabindra loitering near her house However after 10 to 15 minutes she found the accused missing there Out of suspicion she ran inside her house and found Rabindra sexually misbehaving with the minor When the victims mother confronted the accused the latter attempted to flee by forcefully pushing her aside However local residents present at the spot managed to catch Rabindra and handed him over to the police The court after examining the statements of nine witnesses and 55 exhibits pronounced the judgment on Friday The court sentenced Rabindra to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and asked him to pay a fine of Rs 8000 The court also directed the district legal services authority to take steps for the payment of a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the victim In another significant development the POCSO court in Berhampur on Friday sentenced a 59yearold person to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for having unnatural sex with his 16yearold nephew son of wifes brother in Baidyanathpur police station area of Ganjam district in 2023 According to the case details in February 2023 the accused Nityananda Patra invited the victim to his house on some pretext and forcefully had unnatural sex with him The victim who sustained severe injuries later revealed everything before his family members On February 17 2023 the victims mother filed a FIR at the Baidyanathpur police station Later police arrested the accused registering a case in this regard The court on the basis of statements of nine witnesses and other exhibits pronounced the judgment holding Patra guilty of the crime The court also directed the Ganjam District Legal Services Authority to pay the victim Rs 50000 financial compensation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/odisha-court-sentences-man-to-20-yrs-ri-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-girl-631030.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/udaipur-files-released-amid-tight-security-in-udaipur-630911.html Jaipur Aug 8 The film Udaipur Files based on the Kanhaiyalal murder case was released on Friday in 4500 screens across the country including three in Udaipur Celebration Mall Urban Square and Lake City Mall Each venue will host only one show and police have been deployed in and around the malls to ensure security Kanhaiyalals sons Yash and Tarun Teli attended the screening while holding their fathers picture in their hands Yash stated that the movie portrays the brutal killing of his father by people with a terrorist mindset and urged the public to watch itThe first show in Udaipur began at Urban Square Mall followed by screenings at Celebration Mall at 605 pm and Lake City Mall at 735 pmThe film is directed by Bharat S Srinate and produced by Amit Jani featuring Vijay Raaz as Kanhaiyalal alongside Rajneesh Duggal and Preeti Jhangiani in key rolesLecturer Pramod Kumar Bhati present at the first show said he had been waiting eagerly for the films release and hoped it would strengthen intercommunity harmonySenior police officials including SP Yogesh Goyal ASP Umesh Ojha and Sukher CI Ravindra Singh Charan earlier inspected the venues Security checks were intensified with documents of all viewers being verified before entryThe movies release followed a series of legal hurdles Initially scheduled for July 11 the release was stalled after religious groups and an accused in the murder case Mohammad Javed filed petitions in the Delhi High CourtOn July 10 the court imposed an interim stay directing the central government to review the film under Section 6 of the Cinematograph Act The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting later cleared the film rejecting the objectionsOn July 25 the Supreme Court allowed the release but a fresh plea was filed in the Delhi High Court which then directed the government to decide on its suitabilityA review committee approved the release Filmmaker Amit Jani announced the date via social media clarifying that the films purpose was to depict the incident not to target any communityWith the controversy settled Udaipur Files has finally reached audiences drawing both public attention and a heavy security presence in its opening showsUdaipur Files is also trending on social mediaOne Paras Verma on his X handle says Todays Plan UdaipurFiles Go with family and watch this film and know how Kanhaiya Lal ji was brutally murdered How the voice of Hindus is suppressed and if the voice is not suppressed then they are murdered My ticket is booked and yours IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/udaipur-files-released-amid-tight-security-in-udaipur-630911.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/biometric-enrolment-of-refugees-from-myanmar-bangladesh-underway-in-mizoram-630914.html Aizawl Aug 8 The biometric enrolment of refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh in Mizoram is underway in all 11 districts of the state officials said on Friday A senior official of the Mizoram Home Department admitted that the biometric enrolment process has been progressing slowly but they are trying to accelerate the processSerchhip district administration in central Mizoram first launched the biometric enrolment drive for the refugees on July 30 and subsequently other districts initiated the biometric enrolment process the official saidHe said that by Friday only 11000 refugees biometrics and biographic data were registered According to the official in many districts the teams collecting biometric data have been facing numerous problems including technical hurdles due to problems with electronic equipment and poor network connections in remote villagesChamphai district sheltering the largest number of over 13580 Myanmar refugees has been unable to achieve much progress in collecting biometrics and biographic data since the district started the exercise on July 31 and is also facing technical glitchesMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhomas political advisor Lalmuanpuia Punte who is looking after the Myanmar and Bangladeshi refugee matter told IANS that it is not certain when the process of biometric enrolment of refugees will be completedWhile around 33000 refugees from Myanmar are taking shelter in all 11 districts of Mizoram and over 2370 refugees from Chittagong Hill Tracts in southeast Bangladesh are taking refuge mainly in Lawngtlai district of southern Mizoram bordering both Myanmar and BangladeshFollowing the direction of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs MHA the Mizoram government has started the biometric enrolment of Myanmar and Bangladeshi refugeesAccording to the official the MHA would bear the cost of expenditure of the biometrics and biographic data collection the Mizoram government however has already sanctioned Rs 38 lakh to initiate the processThe Mizoram government has recently provided vigorous training to the districtlevel officials to collect biometrics and biographic data of the refugees taking shelter in the state which shares 510 km and 318 km unfenced international borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh respectivelyAfter a military coup in Myanmar in February 2021 refugees including women and children from the neighbouring country started coming to Mizoram seeking shelter and now their numbers have increased to around 33000The Bangladeshi Bawm community tribals from CHT have also been staying in Mizoram for over two years after they fled from their country due to ethnic troubles following the Bangladesh Armys launch of a crackdown on the tribalsThe MHA had earlier asked both the Manipur and Mizoram governments to capture biographic and biometric details of illegal migrants in the two states and complete the process at the earliestThe Myanmar refugees mostly Chin tribes having almost full ethnic and cultural similarity with the majority Mizos of Mizoram are sheltered in camps and relatives houses in 11 districts in the northeastern stateThe Bawm also known as Bawmzo are a small ethnic group primarily residing in the CHT of Bangladesh and they have almost full ethnic and cultural resemblance with the majority Mizos of MizoramMyanmars Chin state shares 510 km of mountainous borders with six Mizoram districts Champhai Siaha Lawngtlai Hnahthial Saitual and Serchhip Mizorams three districts Mamit Lunglei and Lawngtlai share a 318 kmlong border with Bangladesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/biometric-enrolment-of-refugees-from-myanmar-bangladesh-underway-in-mizoram-630914.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/haryana-cm-to-preside-over-nasha-mukt-bharat-abhiyan-630977.html Chandigarh Aug 8 The Haryana government has decided to organise a statelevel function in Panchkula on August 13 to mark the fifth anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan NMBA as part of a comprehensive 31day campaign Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will preside over the functionA mass pledge against drug abuse will also be administered to school and college students at the district levelThis was said on Friday at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi to review the NMBA launched in the stateRastogi said the campaign aims to build a mass movement against drug addiction by engaging citizens through pledges educational activities and community participationThe Social Justice Empowerment Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya SEWA Department is serving as the nodal agency steering the campaign at both state and district levelsThe campaign which began on August 1 involves multiple departments and institutions including the Narcotics Control Bureau Youth Affairs Health Education Women and Child Development Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies to spread awareness at the grassroots particularly in rural areasAdditional Chief Secretary of SEWA Department G Anupama told that a wide variety of public engagement activities are being undertaken as part of the campaignThese include pledge ceremonies rallies awareness seminars nukkad nataks street plays flash mobs walkathons yoga sessions and creative competitions such as essay writing slogan crafting poster design and rangoli makingThe campaign focuses on mobilising students in schools and colleges youth volunteers government employees and the public to take part and become active partners in Haryanas fight against drug addictionThe online pledge can be taken via the official NMBA portal with QR codes prominently displayed in public places like police stations educational institutions bus stands and places of worshipOffline participation is being facilitated through printed pledge forms distributed during school assemblies awareness rallies and other community events IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/haryana-cm-to-preside-over-nasha-mukt-bharat-abhiyan-630977.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/police-in-bengal-propose-alternative-places-for-protest-rally-led-by-rg-kar-victims-parents-630991.html Kolkata Aug 8 The Kolkata police and the West Bengal Police on Friday suggested an alternative location for the protest rally convened by the parents of the RG Kar rape and murder victim on August 9 which marks the first anniversary of the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor within the hospital premises in August last year The parents of the victim had given a call for Nabanna Avijan March to the State SecretariatOn Thursday evening a division bench of the Calcutta High Court refused to impose a ban on the said rally but also observed that if the state administration wanted they could suggest an alternative venue for a peaceful demonstration instead of the State SecretariatIn a press conference on Friday afternoon addressed by four senior officers of the Kolkata police and West Bengal Police and led by the Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma the police officers said they would not be permitting the March to State Secretariat and instead suggested two alternative places for the peaceful demonstrationOne of the alternative venues as suggested by the police was the Santragachi Bus Stand in Kolkata adjacent Howrah district which is located a distance from Mandirtala in the same district where the State Secretariat is locatedThe second alternative venue as suggested by the police officers was Rani Rashmoni Road in KolkataThe organisers of the protest rally had not sought any permission from the police for the rally Whatever we came to know was from the media reports So in such a situation we are not permitting the March to the State Secretariat rally and suggesting alternative places for the same If the rally is conducted at any place other than the venues suggested by the police necessary action will be taken the Additional Director General South Bengal of West Bengal Police Supratim Sarkar saidKolkata Police Commissioner has said that the police officers were also not permitting the proposed protest march from Hazra crossing in South Kolkata to Kalighat near Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees residenceWe have informed the organisers about our decision Verma added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/police-in-bengal-propose-alternative-places-for-protest-rally-led-by-rg-kar-victims-parents-630991.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistan-mineral-deal-will-us-learn-what-china-didnt-in-balochistan--630995.html New Delhi Aug 8 After signing a minerals and mining deal with the US Pakistan may be in seventh heaven However the realities are different and this deal could in fact further worsen the security concerns in Balochistan There is already violence in the region and Pakistan and Chinese interests have faced several setbacks The Baloch people have already warned against this new deal with the US and hence in the long run all may not go as per Pakistans wishesWith the uptick in the number of attacks on the economic infrastructure there is no guarantee that any US investment would be safeThe people of Balochistan have constantly complained that the developmental works and deals that are struck in their region never benefit them They view it as an act of loot as these deals are never struck with their consentPakistan does not seem to have understood that projects such as the Saindak Reno Diq and ChinaPacific Economic Corridor Project have not shaped up as one would have expected Hence there is no guarantee that any US investment in the region would not meet with the same fateEarlier Chinese projects were facing resistance and political condemnation However today one gets to see a lethal attack Such incidents have not helped the cause of China and despite a strong military presence in the region basic infrastructure remains unbuiltSince Donald Trump took over as US President he has aligned more towards Pakistan unlike Joe Biden When he hosted Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House they announced a new deal to develop Pakistans massive oil reserves However does Pakistan have so much oil considering the fact that it is a major importer If there is not much oil then the interests of the US could be natural resources which Balochistan is believed to haveThe Trump administration could also be looking to counter Chinas control of the global critical mineral supply by entering into deals in Pakistan The US military is in fact the biggest consumer of critical minerals and these are essential to power drone fleets and directed energy weaponsToday China dominates the global supply China in fact wields so much power on this front that it forced the US to go to the negotiating table and end the ChinaUS trade warChina has learnt the hard way in Balochistan The question is will the US too learn the hard way since the issues in Balochistan are not logistical but political The US would without a doubt have to deal with the struggle for selfdetermination by the people of the region and for this it has to use suppression tacticsPakistan has also not thought through various factors owing to its financial conditions It is already debtridden and any deal however counterproductive it may will be acceptable to IslamabadTo put it in a nutshell it all looks good on paper but for the US to work in Balochistan would be hard if it did not take into account the voices of the Baloch peopleThe Pakistan Army may offer protection but if one looks at its record in protecting Chinas interests in the region there is nothing to tomtom aboutWhile the Pakistan Army has managed to suppress people to some extent today the situation is out of control There have been numerous suicide attacks which have rendered parts of the CPEC project useless IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistan-mineral-deal-will-us-learn-what-china-didnt-in-balochistan--630995.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/cm-stalin-urges-centre-to-secure-release-of-14-fishermen-arrested-by-sri-lankan-navy-630634.html Chennai Aug 7 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging immediate diplomatic intervention to secure the release of 14 fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy In his letter CM Stalin said that the Sri Lankan Navy had apprehended 14 Indian fishermen and seized their mechanised fishing boat along with an unregistered country boat during the early hours of TuesdayHe brought this development to the special attention of the External Affairs Minister expressing deep concern over the recurring arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermenFollowing detention the 14 fishermen hailing from Tamil Nadus Ramanathapuram district were taken to the Sri Lankan Navy camp in Puttalam for interrogationThis is the 17th such incident in 2025 alone the Chief Minister noted adding that the repeated apprehension of Indian fishermen despite several diplomatic appeals by the Union Government to the Sri Lankan authorities is a matter of grave concernHe said such actions by the Sri Lankan Navy are not only unjust but also jeopardise the livelihoods of Tamil Nadus coastal communitiesHighlighting the current status CM Stalin pointed out that a total of 237 fishing boats and 80 fishermen from Tamil Nadu remain in Sri Lankan custodyHe condemned the denial of Tamil Nadu fishermens traditional rights to fish in their customary waters and emphasised that fishing is their sole source of livelihoodI wish to express my regret that the fundamental rights of these fishermen to continue their traditional occupation in historic fishing waters are being continuously violated CM Stalin stated in the letterThe Chief Minister urged the Centre to take swift and decisive diplomatic steps to ensure the immediate release of all Tamil Nadu fishermen currently detained in Sri LankaApart from arrests the Sri Lankan authorities have been seizing highpowered fishing boats and in some cases undertaking procedures to nationalise them a move that has severely impacted the livelihoods of the coastal fishing communities in Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/cm-stalin-urges-centre-to-secure-release-of-14-fishermen-arrested-by-sri-lankan-navy-630634.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/cambodia-thailand-sign-agreement-to-cement-ceasefire-630701.html Kuala Lumpur Aug 7 Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday signed an agreement on ceasefire arrangements representatives of the two countries said after an extraordinary General Border Committee GBC meeting held in the Malaysian capital According to the Cambodian side the two countries held detailed discussions on ceasefire arrangements and agreed to establish a regional monitoring mechanism restore mutual trust and that captured soldiers could be treated under international humanitarian lawThe Thai side said that the two countries reached an agreement to maintain communication and resolve issues through a bilateral mechanism and ASEAN members will be allowed to monitor the ceasefireIn addition the two sides agreed that the next extraordinary GBC meeting will be held within a monthMeanwhile a Cambodian Foreign Ministry spokesperson on August 6 said that Thailands legal action against Cambodia for using military forces and weapons to violate its sovereignty is baseless and politically motivatedCambodian Foreign Ministrys Secretary of State and spokesperson Chum Sounry said this legal measure is entirely baseless and represents a deliberate attempt to divert both domestic and international public attention from Thailands hostile policy against Cambodia Xinhua news agency reportedThe accusations forming the basis of legal action are unfounded politically motivated and lack a credible basis he said in a press briefingSounry said Cambodia strongly rejects these claims and reaffirms that the country did not start hostilitiesCambodia remains committed to peace the spokesperson said adding that despite continued provocation it remains fully committed to the ceasefire agreementCambodia urges Thailand to halt its disinformation campaign andor hostile actions and return to constructive dialogue in the spirit of peaceful coexistence and ASEAN solidarity he saidThe reaction came after Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on August 5 ordered relevant departments to draft legal documents to initiate criminal and civil lawsuits domestically and internationally against CambodiaArmed clashes broke out between soldiers of Cambodia and Thailand along their disputed border on July 24 The two ASEAN member states agreed to a ceasefire in the afternoon of July 28 taking effect at midnight of the same day IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/cambodia-thailand-sign-agreement-to-cement-ceasefire-630701.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/cisf-likely-to-add-14-000-personnel-every-year-mha-630712.html Chandigarh Aug 7 The Ministry of Home Affairs MHA has approved an increase in the strength of the Central Industrial Security Force CISF from 162000 to 220000 personnel to support the economic rise of the country Ministry officials said on Thursday Sharing information CISF unit Commander Lalit Pawar who heads the security of Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh said this will also generate new employment opportunities particularly through upcoming recruitment drivesIn 2024 alone 13230 personnel were recruited and the recruitment for another 24098 is currently underwayThe CISF is expected to add about 14000 personnel every year thereby infusing young blood into the police force and making it more battlereadyThese recruitment efforts are also likely to attract a greater number of women candidates supported by the forces progressive policies aimed at increasing the representation of women across all ranksPawar said that in the past year the CISF has inducted seven new units under its security wing comprising deployments at the Parliament House Complex Ayodhya airport NTPC Coal Mining Project in Hazaribagh ICMRNational Institute of Virology in Pune Buxar Thermal Power Project Jawahar Thermal Power Project in Etah and the Beas Satluj Link Project in MandiAdditionally two new units were inducted under the fire wing at the Parliament House Complex and Jawahar Thermal Power Project at EtahThe CISF unit Commander added that as Indias economy scales new heights this augmentation will bolster CISFs deployment across a range of critical sectors including the rapidly expanding aviation and port sectors thermal power plants nuclear installations vital installations like hydropower plants and jails in Jammu and KashmirWith the decline of leftwing extremism in states like Chhattisgarh new industrial hubs are anticipated to emerge necessitating a stronger CISF presence to provide comprehensive and effective security to these units he saidThis expansion highlights the growing role of CISF in safeguarding key national assets in conjunction with Indias advancing economic growth and infrastructure development IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/cisf-likely-to-add-14-000-personnel-every-year-mha-630712.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/cross-border-smuggling-module-bused-in-amritsar-7-sophisticated-pistols-seized-630731.html Chandigarh Aug 7 In an intelligenceled operation Punjab Police in Amritsar arrested four people involved in crossborder arms smuggling and recovered seven sophisticated pistols from their possession said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday Those arrested have been identified as Akashdeep Singh alias Akash 20 of Daoke village in Amritsar Ramanpreet Singh 23 of Bagha Kalan village in Amritsar Pratap Singh 25 of Sur Singh village in Ferozepur and Sarbjit Singh alias Babbal 25 of Debi Wala Bazaar in Amritsar The recovered pistols comprise two 9MM PX5 two 9MM Glock and three 30 bore pistols DGP Yadav said the arrested accused were in contact with Pakistanbased smugglers and have been receiving illegal weapon consignments near the IndiaPakistan border The accused were operating from border villages and further supplying arms to gangsters in the state The DGP said further investigation is underway to establish forward and backward linkages in this case to further uncover the entire network and its linkages Sharing operation details Commissioner of Police Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said in view of enhanced security measures ahead of Independence Day police teams acting on specific intelligence inputs have arrested Akash and Raman from the area under police station in Chheharta and recovered four pistols two PX5 9mm and two 30 bore Subsequently their two accomplices Pratap Singh and Sarbjeet Singh were also arrested from the same area and three additional pistols were recovered from their possessionHe said accused Akash resides close to the international border and he along with Raman used to receive consignments of arms from across the border while their associates Sarbjeet and Pratap were coordinating and handling the weapon supply operations With their arrest a major criminal activity has been averted in the area Bhullar said adding more arrests and recoveries are likely in the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/cross-border-smuggling-module-bused-in-amritsar-7-sophisticated-pistols-seized-630731.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-police-foil-terror-plot-by-seizing-pak-origin-ied-630753.html Chandigarh Aug 7 In a major blow to Pakistans ISIbacked crossborder terror networks Punjab Polices AntiGangster Task Force AGTF foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Pakistanbased Babbar Khalsa International BKI terrorist Harwinder Rinda and terrorist Lakhbir Landa Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav on Thursday said that teams of the AGTF have received credible human intelligence about the consignment containing improvised explosive device IED pushed from Pakistan Acting swiftly the AGTF in close coordination with Tarn Taran Police launched a combing operation in the district and recovered an IED from the area of Naushera Pannuan in Tarn Taran before it could reach Rinda and Landas local associates for potential use in subversive activities he said The DGP further stated that the IED was immediately secured and safely transported to a designated location where it was successfully neutralised in a controlled detonation by the explosive ordnance disposal team The prompt and coordinated action of Punjab Police personnel averted a major tragedy and ensured public safety he added Sharing more details Additional Director General of Police AGTF Promod Ban said the preliminary investigations have revealed that the recovered IED was pushed into Punjab by the Pakistani agencies backed terrorist modules with intentions to disrupt public peace and target innocent lives in the border state Deputy Inspector General of Police AGTF Gurmeet Singh Chauhan said a case has been registered under sections 3 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act and section 111 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita at the police station in Sirhali in Tarn Taran Further investigation is ongoing to uncover and apprehend the associates of Rinda and Landa he said In a related development Amritsar Commissionerate Police apprehended four people involved in crossborder arms smuggling and recovered seven sophisticated Pistols from their possession The recovered pistols comprised two 9MM PX5 two 9MM Glock and three 30 bore pistols IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-police-foil-terror-plot-by-seizing-pak-origin-ied-630753.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/sky-borne-threat-pakistans-drone-network-fuelling-drugs-arms-smuggling-and-infiltrations-into-india-630536.html New Delhi Aug 6 Post Operation Sindoor there was a lull in rogue drones entering Indian territory However recent sightings in Punjab of drones once again put the security agencies on high alert The problem however this time is that the drones are different and far more capable than the ones that were being sent in earlier They fly at higher altitudes and are capable of penetrating Indian territory more deeplyRecently three pistols and over 1 kilogram of heroin were seized after the Border Security Force BSF intercepted six Pakistani drones near the International Border in Punjabs Amritsar district Four packets containing three pistols and a heroin packet with 1070 kg of heroin were seizedReliable input and keen observation followed by swift action of troops once thwarted attempts of Pakistanbased smugglers to pump drugs and arms in Punjab the BSF had said in a statementIn the days to come the BSF would have its hands full as the smugglers from Pakistan would go all out to send in a consignment For a few months after Indias offensive to avenge the Pulwama attack these smugglers had taken a back seat However they have come back in full flow with more sophisticated dronesThese drones have the capability of flying at higher altitudes before they descend in India They do not take a straight route but fly zigzag as it helps avoid detection The smugglers also ensure that it crashes on Indian soil after the consignment is delivered so that the data retrieval is harderThe smugglers have been using advanced Chinesemade drones and this has made it harder to detect India is planning to deploy more interceptors capable of tracking drone details in real time since the current mechanism in most places is limited to detecting the drone mainly by sound and visual spottingTo add to the problem the ISI has been encouraging terror groups to use drone technology heavily to aid infiltrations The drones are being used to help get real realtime assessment based on the situation while infiltration bids are being made Further these drones are also being used to get information about any pitfalls at the time of infiltrationThis information comes in handy for the ISI to avoid the Indian security personnel and ensure unhindered infiltration The ISI has enhanced the scale of this technology as it realises that the Indian armed forces are on a state of very high alert post Operation SindoorDuring Operation Sindoor the JaisheMuhammad and LashkareToiba had lost plenty of their cadres Hence in a recent meeting with the ISI held in June these terror groups decided to not only ramp up recruitments but also increase infiltrationsIn the current situation the terror groups from Pakistan are fading it impossible to infiltrate into Indian territory Due to a very high alert infiltration is impossible and hence there is overreliance on the use of sophisticated drone technology to infiltrate IndiaFor the Indian security agencies this would remain a challenge with the borders it shares with Pakistan both at Jammu and Kashmir as well as Punjab IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/sky-borne-threat-pakistans-drone-network-fuelling-drugs-arms-smuggling-and-infiltrations-into-india-630536.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/six-miscreants-rob-jewellery-shop-in-bihars-gopalganj-630537.html Patna Aug 6 In a shocking broad daylight robbery a gang of six armed criminals looted jewellery worth Rs 12 lakh in Bihars Gopalganj district on Wednesday The armed criminals struck at Surbhi Jewellers in the Dharamparasa market under the Manjha police station areaThe gang riding three motorcycles stormed into the shop and held the shop owner employees and customers hostage at gunpointThey have fired several rounds created panic before fleeing with the looted ornamentsThe incident triggered chaos in the market forcing nearby shopkeepers to shut their establishments and flee the area in fearThe brazen act has raised serious questions about the security arrangements in the districtUpon receiving information Sadar SubDivisional Police Officer SDPO Rajesh Kumar along with a police team reached the spot and launched an investigationSenior officers including Saran range Deputy Inspector General DIG of Police Nilesh Kumar and Gopalganj Superintendent of Police Awadhesh Dixit visited the crime spotThe CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed and the police have launched intensive raids to nab the culpritsDIG Kumar said Preliminary inputs suggest that around six criminals were involved Jewellery worth Rs 10 to 12 lakh has been looted The investigation is underway and arrests will be made soon We are scanning the CCTV footage of the area to identify the robbersThe police suspect local support for the gang and are probing potential lapses in the local security setupMeanwhile the incident has left the jewellery trader community in shock demanding swift and strict action in this incidentThe Gopalganj police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita in Manjha police stationEarlier on June 25 this year a gang of five armed men looted the jewellery shop in the Kuchaikot area in Gopalganj They had looted around gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 25 lakh IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/six-miscreants-rob-jewellery-shop-in-bihars-gopalganj-630537.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/14-tn-fishermen-arrested-by-sri-lankan-navy-630291.html Chennai Aug 6 At least 14 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early morning hours of Wednesday The fishermen were in two boats with 10 in one and four in the other They were apprehended for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line IMBL and engaging in fishing activities in Sri Lankan watersReports indicate that the arrests took place in the Kalpitiya lagoon area where the fishermen were accused of violating maritime bordersFollowing their detention the fishermen were taken to the Sri Lankan Navy camp in Puttalam for interrogationThis is the latest in a series of incidents where Tamil Nadu and Puducherry fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing into their watersApart from arrests the Sri Lankan authorities have been seizing highpowered fishing boats and in some cases undertaking procedures to nationalise them a move that has severely impacted the livelihoods of the coastal fishing communities in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu fishermen have also repeatedly reported instances of harassment by Sri Lankan naval personnel and even attacks by Sri Lankan sea pirates These developments have intensified fears among fishing communities and triggered repeated diplomatic interventions by the Tamil Nadu governmentChief Minister MK Stalin has consistently taken up the matter with the Union government writing multiple letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging them to secure the release of arrested fishermen and their impounded fishing vesselsMeanwhile concerns have also been raised about fines being imposed on the arrested fishermen and reports of gunfire and violent confrontations during their captureThe Tamil Nadu government continues to press for a lasting diplomatic resolution to protect the rights and livelihood of Indian fishermen operating near the maritime boundary IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/14-tn-fishermen-arrested-by-sri-lankan-navy-630291.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/11-535-coaches-fitted-with-cctv-cameras-to-enhance-passenger-safety-ashwini-vaishnaw-630412.html New Delhi Aug 6 Indian Railways has so far fitted 11535 coaches across zones with CCTV cameras to improve the safety and security of passengers the Parliament was informed on Wednesday According to Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw CCTV cameras will be installed in approximately 74000 coaches and 15000 locomotivesEach coach will be provided with four CCTV cameras two in each entrance way Each locomotive will have six CCTV cameras one camera each at the front rear and on both sides of the locomotive and one in each cab along with two deskmounted microphones the minister said in a written reply to a question in the Lok SabhaCCTV cameras will be STQC Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification Directorate certified and as per the latest Research Design and Standards Organisation RDSO specification These cameras will provide highquality footage even for trains running at speeds of 100 kmph or moreThe minister said that expenditure on CCTV cameras with the latest specification can be assessed after the finalisation of all related worksTechnology upgradation is a continuous endeavour with realtime monitoring capabilities and AI integration being explored for future implementation The installation of CCTV cameras will not compromise the privacy of the passengers as the CCTV cameras in coaches will be installed in the common movement area near the doors said VaishnawThe purpose of fitting CCTV cameras is to improve the safety and security of passengers This step is expected to reduce miscreant activity vandalism thefts act as a deterrent against crime and aid in investigationIn reply to a separate question in the Parliament the minister stated that with a view to meeting the demand of passengers travelling in unreserved coaches the Railways have significantly increased the facilities for passengers demanding general class travelDuring the last financial year 202425 alone 1250 general coaches have been utilised in various longdistance trains To cater to the travel demand of the low and middleincome families Indian Railways has taken up 17000 nonAC coaches generalsleeper over the next 5 years Vaishnaw said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/11-535-coaches-fitted-with-cctv-cameras-to-enhance-passenger-safety-ashwini-vaishnaw-630412.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/former-cm-biren-singh-calls-for-restoration-of-elected-government-in-manipur-630456.html Imphal Aug 6 Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday stressed for an elected government in the state which has been under the Presidents Rule since February 13 Singh who quit the Chief Ministerial post on February 9 had said that he was forced to quit due to the deteriorating situation in the stateEveryone is aware about the reason and circumstances behind the imposition of Presidents Rule in Manipur Now there is a need for a popular government people of the state wanted a popular government in the state People are facing hardship in absence of a popular government I have been in favour of a popular government since the very beginning Singh told the media after attending the Iputhou Marjing Expo in ImphalHe said that he considers that an elected government can handle the issues by the administration in association with the peopleAn elected government can listen to the people and address their concerns directly Singh said adding that he as the Chief Minister took many steps against drug peddlers and encroachers who illegally encroached government and forest landsHe earlier said that the top leaders of the BJP are assessing the situation and said that efforts are on to reinstall an elected government in the stateThe BJP and its ally parties all wanted a popular government in Manipur to effectively deal with the situation in the state Singh had told the mediaThe former Chief Minister had said that many leaders and organisations have approached the Central government and all stakeholders to evolve an amicable solution and restore peace and normalcy in the stateSingh earlier said that he and BJPs Rajya Sabha member from the state Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi in June and urged his intervention to restore normalcy in the stateBJPs North East Incharge Sambit Patra also in May visited the states Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts and met Kuki BJP MLAs Vungzagin Valte and Nemcha Kipgen and several KukiZo and civil society organisations including the Committee on Tribal UnityPatra also met former CM Biren Singh and other leaders in ImphalThe 60member Manipur Assembly which after the promulgation of Presidents Rule on February 13 has been put under suspended animation has a tenure till 2027 IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/former-cm-biren-singh-calls-for-restoration-of-elected-government-in-manipur-630456.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ujjain-simhastha-melas-preparations-speed-up-says-mp-minister-630487.html Bhopal Aug 6 Madhya Pradesh Urban Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Wednesday that the preparations for traditional Simhastha mela 2028 in the religious city Ujjain has been speedup The Minister made this statement after attending a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at his officeWith divine grace of Lord Mahakal the holy of city of Ujjain is moving towards a divine chapter Preparation for Simhastha has begun and the city has started adorning itself with devotion services and development Vijayvargiya said on social media platform XThe Minister told that decisions are being taken stepbystep keeping the safety of devotees as well as sadhus and sanyasis from all 18 Naga Akharas from across the countryHe said that the development works are being carried out in a swift mannerDuring the meeting detail discussions were held on progress of development works being carried out for Simhastha2028 in Ujjain and necessary instructions were issued to the officials he wrote on XIn a previous meeting held last month in Ujjain Chief Minister Yadav had directed that all work related to the Simhastha be completed by June 2027 and that monthly reviews be heldThe ongoing development works includes widening the roads and lanes of Ujjain which has seen a rising influx of devotees since the establishment of the Shri Mahakal LokThe Chief Minister had also stressed that walking distances should be minimised and evehicles be deployedDisaster and fire management are to be the top prioritiesSeven major routes leading to Ujjain city have been approved to be developed as four lanes and one major route as a sixlane roadThe Chief Minister has directed that work on these routes be expeditedUjjains Simhastha Mela is organised after a gap of 12 years and a large number of devotees during the monthlong festivalThe Madhya Pradesh government is expecting to receive nearly 15 crore pilgrims this timeIn 2016 during the last Simhastha 75 million people had been part of the monthlong gathering IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ujjain-simhastha-melas-preparations-speed-up-says-mp-minister-630487.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-held-in-jampk-for-cheating-on-pretext-of-investment-promise-630495.html Srinagar Aug 6 The Economic Offences Wing EOW of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested two persons for cheating an individual on the promise of investments in Srinagar district officials said An official press statement said that the EOW of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has arrested two persons identified as Majid Nazir Najar son of Nazir Ahmad Najar and resident of Srinagars Batamaloo and Mubarak Ahmad Rather son of Nissar Ahmad Rather of Srinagars Gulshan NagarThe arrests have been made during investigation of case FIR 112025 for cheating a complainant on the pretext of investment in various deposit schemes the statement addedThe accused persons had promised high returns on investment in Adarsh Cooperative Society SBI Life insurance and HDFC Insurance companies and provided the complainant with deposit certificatesDuring verification the certificates were found to be fake and forged The accused individuals projected themselves as authorised representatives and agents working with various financial institutions and lured the complainant to make investments in various deposit schemesA case was registered under relevant sections of law and during the course of investigation evidence confirmed the involvement of the accused Both individuals were taken into custody and are being questioned furtherThe Kashmir Crime Branch continues its efforts to investigate economic crimes and bring fraudsters to justice The general public is advised to stay cautious and verify credentials before making any financial investments the statement saidReports said that the complainant had been cheated of lakhs of rupees through such false promises and by giving forged investment certificatesThe Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch and its EOW investigate special crimes in which technical and special investigative skills are used to deal with crimes committed by white collared fraudsters otherwise projecting themselves as normal businessmen or professionals engaged in various fieldsIn majority of such cases the victims fall into their trap in the name of high gains on investments otherwise not possible through bank deposits IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-held-in-jampk-for-cheating-on-pretext-of-investment-promise-630495.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/karnataka-moulvi-arrested-for-raping-5-year-old-girl-630514.html Belagavi Aug 6 A 22yearold Moulvi was arrested by the Karnataka Police in connection with the alleged rape of a fiveyearold girl in the states Belagavi district police said on Wednesday The police said that the incident which took place in 2023 came to light after the CCTV footage went viral on social mediaThe police were able to identify the Moulvi and the girls parents leading to the accuseds arrest A case has been registered at the Muragod police station and the accused has been remanded to judicial custodyAccording to the police the victims parents knew about the sexual assault on their daughter but were too afraid to file a police reportThe incident came to public attention after Hindu activist Punith Kerehalli shared the video on his social media account In his post he claimed that the girls father was seeking justice for his daughter but that people from the mosque had threatened him and were preventing him from contacting the policeSpeaking to the media on Wednesday Belagavi Superintendent of Police SP Bheemashankar S Guled said Hindu activist Punith Kerehalli had posted a message regarding the case on August 5 The video clip showed a person lying on the girl The information was immediately provided to the Cybercrimes Economic and Narcotics Offences CEN police stationBased on the location shown in the video the CEN police began an investigation The Muragod police later took charge and it was revealed that the incident had occurred on October 5 2023 The accused had attempted to rape the girl who lived in the house next to the mosque the SP addedPolice Superintendent Guled said that after learning about the incident locals spoke to the victims father and decided not to file a police complaint After the video went viral police contacted the victims parents and attempted to persuade them to file a complaint Since the vuctims parents would not agree the Child Welfare Committee filed the case on their behalfThe accused Moulvi worked as a welder and delivered speeches at the mosque whenever he was free Further investigation in the case is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/karnataka-moulvi-arrested-for-raping-5-year-old-girl-630514.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:58:00 +0530