DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:20:58 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-guv-bagde-approves-initiatives-for-war-veterans-welfare-645893.html Jaipur Oct 31 Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on Friday has given the approval for a series of major initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare of war veterans war widows and their dependents in the state Chairing the 18th meeting of the State Military Board at Raj Bhavan the Governor emphasised a timebound approach and a positive mindset in executing welfare policies for the states exservicemen communityGovernor Bagde approved the establishment of an oldage home for war veterans in Jaipur an integrated military complex in Jodhpur and a uniform policy for naming schools and public institutions after martyred soldiersHe directed officials to expedite all pending decisions related to military welfare and ensure effective transparent and compassionate implementationSoldiers safeguard the nation and enable citizens to live in peace Society must remain eternally grateful to them and work tirelessly for their welfare the Governor said urging all departments to work wholeheartedly for war veterans and their families Oldage home for war veterans has been approved which will be set up in Jaipur under a timebound plan Also an integrated complex in Jodhpur will be set up in which development will be undertaken at the Military Welfare Department complex in Raika Bagh with feasibility studies and funding under Central and state schemes Military Welfare Office has also been set up with inprinciple approval granted for a new office at Rajgarh in Churu district Governor Bagde saidThe Governor also said Under the uniform naming policy schools and public places will be named after martyred soldiers within a fixed timeframe Honorarium revision has been made as approval has been given to increase honorarium for soldiers decorated with gallantry awards following models from other states Strict directions have been issued to remove illegal occupants from Veerangna hostels and rehabilitation centres to ensure proper use under existing regulations Policy amendments have been made under which the colonisation department has been ordered to amend outdated orders related to gallantry award benefitsDuring the meeting Governor Bagde also launched the Sainik Welfare Portal developed to automate and streamline welfare schemes for war veterans war widows and their dependentsThe portal provides online access to various state and Central welfare schemes he saidIn addition a dedicated social media platform for war veterans was launched to facilitate realtime updates about welfare programmes recruitment opportunities and government initiatives across digital channels the Governor addedThe Governor released a comprehensive information booklet at Raj Bhavan detailing the welfare schemes of the Sainik Welfare Department including benefits available under both Central and state governmentsA meeting of the amalgamated fund was also held under the chairmanship of Governor BagdeHe approved the income and expenditure of Rs 40646 lakh along with several proposals for financial assistance including scholarships for children of war veterans studying in military schools and defence training institutes has been announcedAddressing the meeting Rajasthan Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore reaffirmed the state governments dedication to exservicemen welfareHe told that 250 individuals have benefitted from the educational recruitment scheme for exservicemen and that 40 war veterans have been selected in the Rajasthan Administrative Service this yearOur aim is to ensure that every war veteran has easy access to employment and welfare information in one unified digital platform Rathore saidMinister of State Vijay Singh Chaudhary Chairman of the Military Board Prem Singh Bajor and Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant were also present at the eventThe Governors directives and approvals mark a major step toward strengthening Rajasthans welfare infrastructure for war veterans and their families reinforcing the states commitment to honour the service and sacrifice of its soldiers IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-guv-bagde-approves-initiatives-for-war-veterans-welfare-645893.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/juvenile-among-seven-held-in-punjab-15-pistols-seized-645908.html Chandigarh Oct 31 In a major intelligenceled operation Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a crossborder arms smuggling module linked to Pakistanbased smugglers with the arrest of its seven operatives including a juvenile and recovered 15 sophisticated pistols from their possession said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Friday Those arrested have been identified as Shamsher Singh alias Sima 30 and Amandeep Singh alias Bobby 23 both residents of Fakir Singh Colony in Amritsar Balwinder Singh alias Kaka 26 Gurdev Singh 40 Karanpreet Singh 19 and Harman Singh 19 all residents of Kakkar village in Amritsar Rural and one 17yearsold juvenile The recovered weapons include nine 9MM Glock pistols and six 30 bore pistols DGP Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused were in contact with a Pakistanbased handler through social media and were actively involved in procuring and supplying illegal weapons across Punjab The DGP said that further investigation is underway to expose and dismantle the entire network including its backward and forward linkages Commissioner of Police Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said a juvenile who was in contact with Pakistanbased handlers and was picking up consignments due to his villages proximity to the international border to further deliver within Punjab was first arrested with two pistols Based on the juveniles questioning Shamsher Singh and Amandeep Singh were arrested with three pistols including one Glock he said adding that the duo were assisting the juvenile in delivering weapons Following technical and forensic leads the accused Balwinder Singh was arrested with two Glock pistols and one 30 bore pistol He said during technical analysis of the juveniles mobile phone the role of Gurdev Singh also surfaced with both found to be in each others contacts and connected to a common Pakistanbased handler through various social media platforms On the handlers directions they distributed weapons through their local associates he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/juvenile-among-seven-held-in-punjab-15-pistols-seized-645908.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/us-lawmakers-urge-trump-to-reconsider-h-1b-visa-crackdown-645910.html Washington Oct 31 US Representative Jimmy Panetta along with four other Congress members has written a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to reconsider his September 19th Proclamation on H1B visas due to its potentially negative impacts on the IndiaUS relationship The H1B visa programme is an important part of why the United States continues to lead in technological innovation and is needed now more than ever with the recent sharp rise of artificial intelligence Panetta said on ThursdayAlthough 75 per cent of current H1B visa recipients come from India the programme still needs to be enhanced and increased rather than limited to a select amount of people or corporations that can pay exorbitant amounts of money to get a visa My Congressional colleagues and I wrote and sent this letter to the Administration so that they not only preserve but also expand the H1B visa programme as a key factor for the United States to remain competitive in the 21st century he addedThe letter was sent to Trump on Thursday and was cosigned by Congressmen Ami Bera Salud Carbajal Derek Tran and Congresswoman Julie JohnsonNo Republican lawmaker signed the letterThey defended the H1B programme highlighting how many of Americas most successful companies were founded or led by former H1B holders who create new businesses job creation and keep the United States at the forefront of technological progressIndianAmericans and other H1B holders also comprise a thriving constituency in each of our districts enhancing our local economies contributing to our academic and civic institutions and strengthening our communities it notedThey also urged Trump to preserve and expand the H1B programme to strengthen Americas technological leadership create jobs for American workers and safeguard our national securityThe letter comes a day after Florida moved to ban H1B visa hiring across state universitiesSpeaking at a press conference at the University of South Florida in Tampa on Wednesday Governor Ron DeSantis said the decision is aimed at ensuring that Florida citizens are first in line for job opportunitiesThe US Department of Homeland Security had also issued new guidance on the H1B 100000 application fee providing a series of exemptions and carveoutsAccording to the new guidelines workers who switch to H1B visa status from other visa categories such as F1 student status wont be subjected to the 100000 application feeThe White House last week reiterated that President Trumps priority in reforming the H1B visa programme is to put American workers first and vowed to fight lawsuits filed against the administrations crackdownThe administrations H1B visa policy has faced legal challenges with two major lawsuits filed in courts including the one by the US Chamber of Commerce the countrys biggest business organisation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/us-lawmakers-urge-trump-to-reconsider-h-1b-visa-crackdown-645910.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/birsa-munda-anniversary-tribal-affairs-ministrys-fortnight-long-celebrations-begin-tomorrow-645914.html New Delhi Oct 31 The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced the start of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada from Saturday marking the grand culmination of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh and celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda on November 15 The twoweeklong celebrations will be organised across the country through the concerted efforts of Tribal Research Institutes TRIs Eklavya Model Residential Schools EMRSs TRIFED and NSTFDC highlighting the rich legacy culture and contributions of Indias tribal communities and Tribal Freedom Fighters said the MinistryThe Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada from November 115 aims to celebrate the achievements and progress made under key initiatives such as PM JANMAN Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission DAJGUA and various livelihood and entrepreneurship programsAs part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada leading up to Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025 States and Union Territories are organising a series of events showcasing tribal culture heritage and achievements said an official statementFrom a Tribal Frames Film Festival in Manipur and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Folk Art Festival in Chhattisgarh to Tribal Melas in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra in Gujarat Aadi Khel Diwas in Uttarakhand and Mahasammelans in Goa the celebrations embody the spirit of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh uniting the nation in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Mundas enduring legacyThe Pakhwada will feature cultural festivals exhibitions youth engagements and awareness drives culminating on November 15 Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas with nationwide celebrations paying tribute to Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda whose courage and sacrifice ignited Indias tribal freedom movement and continue to inspire generationsThe celebrations will culminate on November 15 Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas with nationwide events paying tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda whose courage and sacrifice ignited Indias tribal freedom movement and continue to inspire generationsThe Ministry invited all citizens to join the celebrations Honouring 150 Years of Bhagwan Birsa Munda Celebrating 11 Years of Tribal Empowerment as the nation collectively pays homage to the heroes of its tribal heritage and reaffirms its commitment towards inclusive and sustainable development the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/birsa-munda-anniversary-tribal-affairs-ministrys-fortnight-long-celebrations-begin-tomorrow-645914.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/india-prepared-for-operation-sindoor-20-army-chief-upendra-dwivedi--645918.html Rewa Oct 31 Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Friday said that Operation Sindoor carried out against Pakistan in May this year is still ongoing and the decision to conclude the operation will be announced at an appropriate time The Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared for Operation Sindoor 20 When three close friends Air Marshal AP Singh Naval Chief Tripathi and Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi are leading the forces no one can beat us said the Army ChiefOn Pakistansponsored terrorism in the country the Army Chief said that the Operation Sindoor will be stopped at an appropriate time We are prepared for Operation Sindoor 20 and if Pakistan does any cowardly act we will give them a befitting reply he said during a visit to Sainik School in Madhya Pradeshs Rewa district Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi who was a classmate of General Dwivedi in Sainik School in Rewa also joined him during an event organised on the occasion of Unity DaySharing his memories about Sainik School General Dwivedi told IANS that Whenever I come here it feels like I am still a young child just like when I entered this school for the first time Things have changed here but determination and commitment to serve the nation are still the sameMeanwhile Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi who visited Rewa Sanik School first time after becoming Chief of Naval Staff shared that he has a lot of memories of his school days I will advise students and all the youths to do hard work and leave the rest to the Almighty There is no shortcut for success Admiral Tripathi told IANSNotably Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi who studied together in the early 1970s now lead the Indian Army and Navy respectively Their remarkable journey from schoolmates to service chiefs is a testament to their dedication and the training they receivedIn the 1970s Upendra Dwivedi and Dinesh Tripathi were enrolled in class 5A at Sainik School Rewa They were assigned roll numbers 931 and 938 respectively The school established to prepare young boys for entry into the National Defence Academy NDA has a proud history of nurturing future military leaders IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/india-prepared-for-operation-sindoor-20-army-chief-upendra-dwivedi--645918.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-sharpshooter-among-seven-arrested-three-foreign-pistols-recovered-645691.html Jaipur Oct 30 In a joint operation the newly formed AntiGangster Task Force AGTF and the Gogamedi police arrested seven accused including a sharpshooter from the gang of gangsters Rohit Godara and Virendra Charan Three foreign pistols 70 cartridges and five magazines were recovered from their possession A minor has also been detained ASP Geeta Chaudhary stated that information was received that Vikas alias Raju alias Pawan a historysheeter associated with the gang was buying and selling weapons in preparation for a major crimeActing on this information the police and AGTF team raided near Ramgarh village Upon seeing the police the suspects began running but were captured after a siege The search for other gang members is ongoing A parade of the arrested accused was held in Netrana village to raise awareness The main accused Vikas is a historysheeter with the Gogamedi police station He has more than a dozen serious cases registered against him including murder extortion robbery and the Arms Act The police team has arrested Vikas a resident of Ujjalwas Rajesh a resident of Sirsa Rajuram Parth Rathod and Roopendra residents of Noida Chak Jaitpur Bikaner Mukesh a resident of Purbasar police station Pallu and a minor Additional Superintendent of Police ASP Geeta Chaudhary said that Constable Monu of Gogamedi police station received a tipoff that Vikas alias Raju alias Pawan alias Shooter a resident of Ujjalwas was in touch with gangsters Rohit Godara Virendra Charan and Mahendra Saharan and planning a major criminal act Acting swiftly on the information a team from Gogamedi police station along with the DST incharge conducted a raid in Ramgarh villageOn spotting the police the suspects attempted to flee but the team managed to surround and apprehend seven accused Those arrested include Vikas alias Raju alias Pawan alias Shooter 29 son of Nihal Singh resident of Ujjalwas Gogamedi Rajesh 22 son of Dharampal resident of Chaharwala Nathusari Chaupata PS Sirsa Haryana Rajuram 22 son of Kishanlal resident of Noida Chak Jaitpur Mahajan PS Bikaner Rupendra 20 son of Pawan Kumar resident of Ward No 3 Jaitpur Mahajan PS Bikaner Mukesh 19 son of Hanuman Nayak resident of Ward No 6 Purbasar Pallu PS Hanumangarh and Parth 20 son of Bhagwan Singh Rajput resident of Jaitpur Mahajan PS Bikaner One minor has also been detained Police said further interrogation is underway to uncover the gangs plans and links with organised crime networks IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-sharpshooter-among-seven-arrested-three-foreign-pistols-recovered-645691.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/isi-trains-over-1-000-iskp-terrorists-to-target-afghan-taliban-raising-fears-of-spillover-into-india-645773.html New Delhi Oct 31 Pakistan has set up four dedicated camps to train terrorists of the Islamic State in large numbers and then send them into Afghanistan to carry out attacks Experts say that Pakistan could gradually divert some of the ISKP terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir Since tensions with the Afghan Taliban escalated Pakistan and the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP have come closer as they are fighting a common enemyThe Afghan Taliban and Pakistan have had a falling out over issues over the Durand Line and since then tensions have soaredPakistan has even carried out air strikes in Afghanistan and the Taliban too have responded fiercelyTraining camps in Pakistan specially to train members of the ISKP have been mushrooming in recent monthIntelligence Bureau officials say that the ISI plans to train over a 1000 terrorists of the ISKP with the specific intention that they carry out attacks on the Afghan TalibanVarious forms of training are being imparted the Indian agencies sayTerrorists are being trained to fight on the land so that they can take on the Taliban fighters There are training camps for suicide strikers as well officials sayIt is also learnt that many officers of the Pakistan Army both current and former are involved in the training processThe ISKP since its inception has been in a battle with the Taliban and seeks to overthrow the Taliban regime and rule AfghanistanHowever the ISKP has been no match for the Taliban and hence grabbed the opportunity that Pakistan offered itOfficials say that many ISKP members are being taken into Pakistan from Afghanistan and then are sent to camps in Balochistan and the tribal areas of Khyber PakhtunkhwaThe arrest of one Mohammad by the Afghan security officials also confirmed the claims that Pakistan had become a training ground for ISKP terroristsThe terrorist detained told the security officials that he had undergone ideological and combat training in Pakistans Quetta region He said that when he entered Afghanistan with a fake ID card his name was Mohammad He also said that the ISI had made significant efforts to indoctrinate himWhile the terror camps set up by Pakistan to train ISKP terrorists are solely focussed on Afghanistan officials warn that in the future this could have ramifications for the entire regionIndia is a country of interest for the ISKP and over the next couple of months it could expand its area of operations away from Afghanistan as wellWhen the ISKP was set up its primary focus was on defeating the Taliban The terror group had however made it clear that it was interested in setting up a Caliphate that included IndiaThe terror group has also shown keen interest in fighting in Jammu and KashmirExperts say that Pakistan could gradually divert some of the ISKP terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir The ISI feels that having another terror group in the Valley in addition to the JaisheMohammad and LashkareTayiba would make the battle stronger for themAnother worry for the Indian agencies is that apart from sending in trained fighters of the ISKP there is every chance of a recruitment drive being launchedThe ISKP has in the past hired Indians and trained them in Pakistan Now the ISI would look to recruit from India and then train them in camps in PakistanAt the last count at least 21 people from Kerala left the country and joined the ISKP in Afghanistan They were being trained so that they could be later sent back to India and carry out terror strikes IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/isi-trains-over-1-000-iskp-terrorists-to-target-afghan-taliban-raising-fears-of-spillover-into-india-645773.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/al-qaeda-issues-lone-wolf-call-in-india-marking-alarming-tactical-shift-645785.html New Delhi Oct 31 The security agencies are keeping a close watch following a call made by the AlQaeda in the SubContinent AQIS to launch lone wolf attacks in India This signals a shift in the functioning of the AQIS which has so far not managed to make the kind of progress it would have wanted to in India The AQIS was launched in 2014 with the sole goal of carrying out strikes in the subcontinent While it was formed in Afghanistan it had stated that its primary focus would be IndiaThe outfit had even spoken about liberating Jammu and Kashmir from India It had even appointed Asim Umar a man from Uttar Pradesh to head its India operationsAt first the AQIS made several attempts to set up modules in Uttar Pradesh Delhi and other parts of North India While the modules were set up they never took off as the AQIS hoped since the Intelligence and security agencies managed to get the better of them This made the terror group change its strategy and hence the call was made to carry out lone wolf attacks in IndiaThe AQIS is more or less following the pattern of the Islamic State which also encourages lone wolves to carry out attacks The decision to go in for lone wolf attacks is because they are investmentfree and the chance of detection is very lowThe arrest of Zubair Hangargekar from Pune by the Maharashtra AntiTerrorism Squad ATS is a clear sign that the AQIS has been encouraging lone wolvesWhile the ATS is still investigating his links to the outfit and whether he was involved in radicalising others prima facie it appears that he was acting aloneAt the time of his arrest the ATS found pictures of him holding an AK47 rifle and also making bombsWhile Zubair Hangargekar originally hails from Solapur he worked in Pune as a specialist in software testing and a database developerThe ATS learnt that he was earning well in the IT firm where he was employed It became clear that he was radicalised by the online propaganda of the AQIS following which he decided to carry out attacksIntelligence Bureau officials said that the call for lone wolf attacks made by the AQIS is a worrisome development When compared to the Islamic State Al Qaeda has more traction in IndiaSince the days of Osama bin Laden Al Qaeda had more traction and when the Islamic State came into the picture the loyal base of Al Qaeda remained intact in IndiaFurther AlQaeda has more reach in India Its ideology is strong in the north south and the northeastern states Hence the latest call is a worrying development and many youth who are radicalised online could follow the message put out by the outfitFollowing the deaths of Bin Laden and Atman alZawahiri many had expected that AlQaeda would be finished While the outfit lay low for a while it gradually started bouncing backThe developments in Mali that signal a complete AlQaeda takeover would have boosted the morale of the rest of the members across the globeSuch events are being cited during online radicalisation sessions as well as the propaganda material that the outfit has been putting outAlQaeda while encouraging its followers to carry out lone wolf attacks says Pick up the truck now not to mow grass but to kill the enemiesIt says There is no need for an IED If you cannot assemble one then run your enemy over with a car The other weapons that the lone wolves can use according to AlQaeda are stones and knives It also encourages its members to push nonbelievers down the building Such material is circulating in large numbers online as the terror group makes a hard push to encourage lone wolves to carry out attacks in India IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/al-qaeda-issues-lone-wolf-call-in-india-marking-alarming-tactical-shift-645785.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/three-operatives-of-sikhs-for-justice-in-punjab-police-net-645854.html Chandigarh Oct 31 IANS Punjab Police apprehended three operatives of the banned Sikhs for Justice SFJ for writing proKhalistan slogans on walls of schools in Punjab said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on FridaynbspNew Yorkbased SFJ is backed by mastermind Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a dual USCanadian citizen designated a terrorist by the Indian government Those arrested have been identified as Navjot Singh alias Jota 24 and Gurpreet Singh 26 both residents of Kaliaewala village in Ferozepur and Harjinder Singh a resident of Mananwala in BathindanbspThe Police have also recovered four mobile phones and one dongle device from their possessionnbspnbspAs per information ProKhalistani slogans were found written on the walls of two schools including a school at Mananwala village on the intervening night of October 19 and 20nbspDGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused painted inflammatory slogans aimed at inciting public unrest and promoting antinational sentimentsnbspnbspEvidence indicates they were receiving foreign funding for these unlawful activities he saidnbspThe police acted swiftly and ensured that no antinational activity goes unchecked said the DGP adding the Counter Intelligence of Bathinda and Bathinda Police jointly carried out the investigation in a professional and scientific manner to bring the culprits to justicenbspnbspSharing operational details Senior Superintendent of Police Bathinda Amneet Kondal said following technical leads police teams had managed to apprehend two accused Navjot and Gurpreet Singh who are main accused in writing slogan at the PM Kendriya Vidyalaya in Bhissiana villagenbspShe said following the further investigations police teams have also arrested accused Harjinder Singh who wrote slogans at wall of a School at Mananwala villagenbspThe SSP said during questioning the accused revealed that they had written the slogans on the walls following the directions of foreignbased individual identified as Pawanpreet Singh alias Deep Chahal a close aide of Pannun in lieu of moneynbspnbspSharing more details Assistant Inspector General Avneet Kaur Sidhu said accused Harjinder has revealed that accused Navjot had introduced him to Pawanpreet Singh alias Deep Chahal who directed him to write the slogan for which he was paid Rs 2000nbsp https://dailyworld.in/security/three-operatives-of-sikhs-for-justice-in-punjab-police-net-645854.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/mokama-violence-sparks-political-storm-in-bihar-tejashwi-slams-ec-demands-action-645886.html Patna Oct 31 The ongoing Bihar Assembly elections took a violent turn with the alleged murder in Mokama which has now snowballed into a major political controversy The killing of strongman Dularchand Yadav and subsequent attacks on political convoys have heightened tensions in the region drawing sharp reactions from political leadersRashtriya Janata Dal RJD leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Friday condemned the violence and questioned the Election Commission EC and the administration over their handling of the situationWithout naming anyone directly Tejashwi targeted JDU candidate Anant Singh known for his influence in the Mokama areaThere should be no place for violence in a democracy the RJD leader said How can a convoy of 40 vehicles with weapons move freely during elections without being stopped What are the Election Commission and the administration doing Criminals are being protected while democracy is being mocked The EC should take suo motu cognisance and act immediatelyAccording to the police the incident occurred on Thursday near Khushhal Chak in Mokama when Jan Suraaj Party candidate Piyush Priyadarshi alias Lallu Mukhiya was campaigning with his supportersStrongman Dularchand Yadav who was once associated with the RJD was accompanying himAt the same time JDU candidate Anant Singh and his supporters were passing through the same routeA heated argument broke out between the two groups which soon escalated into stone pelting and violenceDuring the clash Dularchand Yadav was killedPolice have registered an FIR naming five people including Anant Singh and his two nephews Ranveer Singh and Karmveer Singh for murderNo arrests have been made yetFollowing the incident tensions ran high in Mokama and on Friday violence erupted again when the convoy of RJD candidate Veena Devi wife of former MP Surajbhan Singh was attacked with stones while she was campaigning in the Pandarak areaAccording to eyewitnesses unidentified assailants surrounded her convoy and began pelting stones damaging vehicles and injuring one personPanic spread in the area as locals fled for safetyPolice rushed to the spot to control the situationThe administration has since tightened security across Mokama and surrounding regions deploying additional police forces and increasing surveillancePolitical observers say the Mokama violence has become a flashpoint in an already heated election with parties trading accusations of criminalisation and misuse of powerThe Election Commission is yet to issue an official statement on the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/mokama-violence-sparks-political-storm-in-bihar-tejashwi-slams-ec-demands-action-645886.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-charge-sheets-11-arrested-accused-in-suhas-shetty-murder-case-645646.html New Delhi Oct 30 The National Investigation Agency NIA has chargesheeted 11 arrested accused in the Suhas Shetty murder case the investigating agency said on Thursday   The 11 accused were chargesheeted on Wednesday and their chargesheet is filed before the NIA Special Court Bengaluru Karnataka under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and the Arms Act 1959Notably Suhas Shetty was brutally hacked to death by seven persons armed with lethal weapons including swordsmachetes on May 1 2025The shocking targeted killing was carried out in full public view to instil fear and to spread terror in the society the NIA said in its press noteNIA which took over the case on the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs found a larger conspiracy behind the targeted killingAccording to the NIA it further found during investigations that Suhas Shettys activities were meticulously tracked over several months as part of the elaborate conspiracy and on the fateful day seven accused in two cars trailed Suhas Shettys Innova carThe accused caused a deliberate accident on the Innova car driven by Suhas Shetty followed by intentional ramming by another vehicle thereby blocking all escape routes for Suhas Shetty and his friends Suhas Shetty was forced to flee on foot and was chased and hacked to death by the assailants it saidAs per NIA investigations in the case RC012025NIABLR the terror plot was hatched by accused Abdul Safwan Kalavaru Safwan Chopu Safwan an exmember of the banned Popular Front of India PFI along with Niyaz alias Niya Mohammed Musamir Mahamed Musameer Mohammad Muzammil Noushad Vamanjoor Noushad Chotte Noushad Chotu another exKFD amp PFI member and Adil MaharoofAccused Adil Maharoof alias Adil had provided the funds which were used to recruit other accused on the promise of payment or by exploiting any previous existing enmity with the victim it saidAll five mentioned above along with Kalandar Shafi alias Mande Shafi M Nagaraja alias Naga Ranjith Mahammed Rizwan alias Rijju Azaruddin alias Azar and Abdul Khader alias Noufal are named in the chargesheet filedInvestigation against another arrested accused Abdul Razak is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-charge-sheets-11-arrested-accused-in-suhas-shetty-murder-case-645646.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pak-afg-trade-accusations-while-ignoring-isis-k-threat-raising-global-alarm-645657.html New Delhi Oct 30 The presence of Islamic State ISISK fighters along the volatile Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan posing a grave threat to the neighbourhood including India has been accepted by the respective administrations but with a narrative that suits individual purposes The recent killings of ISISK members and socalled commanders in the region have once again raised international concerns while both countries are claiming to be the target of such elements The global community including the United Nations has been raising its concerns over the existence of such elements along the porous border across some inhospitable mountainous terrains Recent spurt in hostility with sporadic armed skirmishes and frequent raids coupled with renewed debate over the Durand Line itself has further worsened the situation A longterm truce effort brokered by regional players failed after Islamabad and Kabul continued to stick to their stand of no compromise on their respective demands Thus instead of a combined coordinated operation on terror elements along the border the neighbours are targeting issues at a local level while adopting a narrative suited to their own political ends Quoting security sources Afghanistans news agency reported on October 29 that Nusrat also known as Pahlawan Musa and Abu Zar one of the key figures in ISISK was killed in Peshawar The report claimed that he reportedly played a role in planning attacks in Kabul during 2022 and 2023 and led the groups Pahlawan centre in Pakistan It is alleged that while Islamabad consistently claim that no groups such as ISIS operate within their territory recent developments suggest that ISISKhorasan still maintains safe havens and active networks in Pakistan Meanwhile Pakistan highlighted the killing of Asim Baloch a senior ISISK commander along with a Tajik associate in Khuzdar Balochistan alleging the terror groups connection with the Baloch uprising Such reports also emphasised foreign connections of the ISISK especially with recruits from countries in Central Asia trying to spread terror in Pakistan allegedly with Afghan Taliban support Reportage has added that areas within Pakistani territory like Peshawar Karachi and Balochistan are being covertly used as transit or operational hubs for ISISK activities Asim Baloch was reported to be from the Mastung district in Balochistan who fled after Pakistani security operations targeted ISIS hideouts in the district Reports added that he was killed by unidentified gunmen in Khuzdar along with a Tajik national who had recently joined ISISK and was living with him Kabul outlets said that the report of Asim Balochs death in early October came a day after another senior ISIS official known as Hasan was also killed in Karachi emphasising the groups deep roots in Pakistan These claimed that Hasan originally from Peshawar was known as a facilitator of the groups attacks inside Afghanistan Focusing on the regional lawandorder and counterterrorism angle reports quoting Pakistani sources suggested these killings were part of a broader crackdown on ISISK operatives Afghan media presented the killings as confirmation that ISISK leadership and foreign fighters remain active and mobile in Pakistan stressing the crossborder threat These dispatches often quote military analysts and experts warning about Pakistans role or inaction while Pakistani stories place more on local security sources and investigative reporting Differing national narratives complicate bilateral cooperation and intelligence sharing when both sides need to adopt a common framework for investigation and counterterrorism response Continued presence of ISIS K leadership or facilitators inside Pakistan suggests a persistent crossborder threat to not only Afghanistan but also poses a grave challenge to regional stability Additionally the reported involvement of foreign recruits underscores ISIS Ks transnational recruitment and operational reach in Central and South Asia IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pak-afg-trade-accusations-while-ignoring-isis-k-threat-raising-global-alarm-645657.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/security-agencies-flag-sfjs-cultural-infiltration-for-khalistan-narrative-revival--645659.html New Delhi Oct 30 Every year ahead of November the proscribed terror group Sikhs for Justice SFJ is in the news as it seeks to observe the Sikh genocide month The connection between November and the Khalistan issue stems from the November 1984 genocide that took place following the assassination of Indira Gandhi on October 31 1984 ProKhalistan elements in Canada the US and the UK organise events to draw attention to their demands for a separate Punjab nation Last November SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued threats against the Ram Mandir and other Temples The same month he had warned people not to fly Air India between November 1 and 19 This year he has threatened Diljit Dosanghs Aura 2025 concert scheduled for November 1 in Melbourne While the Australian police have raised the alert levels Indian Intelligence officials have also warned that Khalistan elements could try and carry out attacks in India Officials say that the primary objective of the SFJ this year is to undermine Indias cultural diplomacy abroad They also want to drive fear into the minds of Sikhs who do not subscribe to the Khalistan view Hence by threatening such events the SFJ wants the Sikhs to stay away from such events The agencies say that the SFJ has started several groups on social media and messaging platforms There is a massive amount of funding coming in from several groups that are linked to the SFJ There are encrypted Telegram channels through which propaganda is being spread and hate is instilled The same channels are also being used to collect funds The agencies have also learnt that these channels are operated through the servers in the US and Canada which help the SFJ mask its activities The SFJ and other proKhalistan groups are using the 1984 genocide as an emotional issue to draw the Sikhs into their fold This is however not a recent phenomenon and such groups have been carrying out activities such as this for a long time However this year the agencies say that the SFJ and its affiliated groups are desperate and things could well spiral out of control The SFJ has not used foreign soil for the first time to create a ruckus It has done so many times through the various referendums it has called for Such events have taken place in Australia the US the UK and Canada in the past An official said that although many threats in the past have turned out to be damp squibs one cannot take a chance The Melbourne police have raised the alert levels from moderate to high Further one must also take into account that these groups are becoming extremely frustrated that their movement has not kicked off in India This would mean that there could be a reckless act that could be attemptedIn Australia there are reports that the SFJ and its affiliated groups could use a lone actor to carry out an attack or disrupt the show These developments also come in the wake of the ISI seeking to go all throttle on the Khalistan movement It recently tasked the Babbar Khalsa International BKI to be the umbrella organisation for all other Khalistan terror groups The ISI felt that this would ensure better coordination and activities would be better streamlined While the BKI would oversee the ground activities the SFJs role is to issue threats encourage recruitment collect funds and run the propaganda for the Khalistan movement The ISI which has sheltered these elements for long has now decided that it is time to go all out at least in Punjab for now IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/security-agencies-flag-sfjs-cultural-infiltration-for-khalistan-narrative-revival--645659.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/over-10-000-cops-deployed-for-thevar-jayanthi-in-tns-pasumpon-645532.html Chennai Oct 30 Over 10000 cops have been deployed in and around Pasumpon town for the 118th birth anniversary and 62nd Guru Puja celebrations of freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar The statelevel event which began on October 28 is being attended by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Chief Minister MK Stalin several state ministers Members of Parliament MLAs and other political leadersThe highprofile presence of dignitaries has prompted authorities to tighten security and traffic regulations across Ramanathapuram districtAccording to officials police forces from multiple districts in southern Tamil Nadu have been mobilised to ensure the smooth conduct of the celebrationsSection 163 prohibitory orders remain in force and strict restrictions have been placed on vehicular entry and crowd movement near the memorial siteFestival participants are required to obtain prior police permission and are allowed to travel only in their personal vehicles The entry of rented and twowheeler vehicles into Pasumpon has been prohibited to prevent overcrowding and maintain orderSince Thursday marks the official government celebration buses and goods carriers from other districts will not be allowed entry through Parthibanur Kamuthi Mudukulathur and SayalgudiVehicles from Madurai are being diverted through Poovandhi Sivaganga Kalayarkoil Sarukani Thiruvadanai RS Mangalam and Devipattinam to reach Ramanathapuram and the same route applies for return trips To facilitate the movement of devotees from nearby villages the government has arranged additional bus services to PasumponPolice have cautioned participants not to indulge in unsafe or unlawful acts such as hanging outside moving vehicles sitting on rooftops bursting crackers or raising inflammatory slogansTo monitor compliance 38 check posts have been established across the district Two officers have been assigned to each special bus for protectionAdditionally 300 bodyworn cameras have been issued to police on duty and 150 CCTV cameras have been installed for realtime surveillanceFurther 57 twowheelers and 53 patrol vehicles are engaged in continuous rounds with control rooms set up to oversee the entire operationWith threetier security technologyassisted monitoring and strong administrative coordination the Ramanathapuram district police expect the Thevar Jayanthi and Guru Puja celebrations to proceed peacefully and in full discipline IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/over-10-000-cops-deployed-for-thevar-jayanthi-in-tns-pasumpon-645532.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/jampk-l-g-terminates-services-of-two-govt-employees-for-terror-links-645609.html Srinagar Oct 30 Jammu and Kashmir JampK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday terminated two government employees from service under Article 311 for their involvement in terrorrelated activities reaffirming the administrations zerotolerance policy against terrorism An official statement said that the terminated employees include Ghulam Hussain a teacher in the Education Department He has been accused of acting as an Over Ground Worker OGW for the LashkareTaiba LeT maintaining links with terrorists and facilitating recruitment and funding in Reasi districtThe other person whose services have been terminated is Majid Iqbal Dar a teacher and former Lab Assistant allegedly engaged in narcoterrorism radicalisation of youth and terror financing through drug money with connections to IED plots in Rajouri and continued subversive activities even during detentionArticle 311 of the Indian Constitution protects civil servants from arbitrary dismissal removal or reduction in rank It mandates that they must be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard after being informed of the charges and they cannot be dismissed by an authority subordinate to their appointing authorityHowever this protection is not absolute and has exceptions such as cases involving criminal convictions or security concerns where an enquiry may be waivedJampK Lt governor Manoj Sinha has so far terminated many persons found involved in terror links and after sufficient and convincing evidence that the continuation of such a person as a civil servant endangers the security of the stateIn addition to this security forces and JampK police have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their OGWs and sympathisersThe revised strategy is aimed at dismantling the complete ecosystem of terror instead of merely targeting the gunwielding terrorists Drug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in financial scams and hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forcesIt is believed that the funds generated through these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in JampK IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/jampk-l-g-terminates-services-of-two-govt-employees-for-terror-links-645609.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pm-modi-to-address-maritime-leaders-conclave-in-mumbai-today-645413.html Mumbai Oct 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on Wednesday to address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum at India Maritime Week IMW 2025 The Global Maritime CEO Forum the flagship event of India Maritime Week 2025 will bring together CEOs of global maritime companies major investors policymakers innovators and international partners to deliberate on the future of the global maritime ecosystemThe Forum will serve as a key platform for dialogue on sustainable maritime growth resilient supply chains green shipping and inclusive blue economy strategiesThe Prime Ministers participation reflects his deep commitment to an ambitious futureoriented maritime transformation aligned with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047This longterm vision built on four strategic pillars portled development shipping and shipbuilding seamless logistics and maritime skillbuilding aims to position India among the worlds leading maritime powersIndia Maritime Week 2025 serves as the government of Indias premier global platform to translate this vision into action bringing together leading stakeholders across shipping ports shipbuilding cruise tourism and blue economy finance said the government releaseBeing organised from October 27 to 312025 under the theme Uniting Oceans One Maritime Vision IMW 2025 will showcase Indias strategic roadmap to emerge as a global maritime hub and a leader in the Blue EconomyIMW 2025 will draw participation from over 85 countries featuring more than 100000 delegates 500 exhibitors and 350 international speakersMeanwhile Union Home Minister Amit Shah in his inaugural address at the IMW 2025 on Monday said said that due to the reforms undertaken by the Modi government in the maritime sector India is emerging as a powerhouse in the maritime field globallyPrime Minister Narendra Modis maritime vision is based on these three pillars security stability and selfreliance he statedIndia is playing the role of a bridge between the IndoPacific and the Global South today based on its maritime position democratic stability and naval capability It is also accelerating all threedevelopment security and environment said the Home MinisterHe expressed Over 100 countries representatives are present in todays maritime ceremony This is proof that Indias maritime tradition remains a central point for global partnership and regional stability even todayIndias maritime strength and strategic location are evident from the fact that our coastline is over 11000 kilometres long There are 13 coastal states and Union Territories and our maritime business contributes significantly to the economy said the Home MinisterHe highlighted how this vast coastline supports trade logistics and the blue economy IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pm-modi-to-address-maritime-leaders-conclave-in-mumbai-today-645413.html Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/counter-intelligence-wing-of-jampk-cid-saves-two-teenagers-from-terror-trap-645216.html Srinagar Oct 28 The Counter Intelligence Kashmir wing CIK of Jammu and Kashmir CID said on Tuesday that it has saved two teenagers from falling into the trap of terrorism through online radicalisation A statement by the intelligence wing said on Tuesday CIK has foiled an online radicalisation plot and has prevented two teenage boys from falling into the terror trapCIK has once again demonstrated its exceptional professional competence cyber intelligence skills and social outreach capabilities by dismantling a digital radicalisation network operating through multiple social media platformsThe timely operation not only neutralised the propaganda machinery of a terrorist outfit but also safeguarded two impressionable young boys from being recruited into terrorism the statement readActing on precise intelligence inputs and sustained cyber surveillance CIK identified two radical social media handles faithfulwarrior57 and Gurkboru08 engaged in glorifying terrorism and circulating extremist narrativesThese accounts were actively sharing propaganda material including audio clips and digital content of known terrorists designed to sow discord promote secessionist sentiment and attract vulnerable youth toward violent extremismAfter detailed technical analysis the operators of these accounts were identified as Hashim Mashood Lone son of Mashood Ahmad Lone resident of Khawjabagh Maloora aged about 17 years and Mohammad Hazik Ahanger son of Farooq Ahmad Ahanger resident of Railway Colony Nowgam aged about 15 yearsBoth individuals were traced apprehended for questioning and found to be juveniles Digital forensic examination of Hashims mobile device established him as the user of Gurkboru08 and evidence revealed he was disseminating terror content under the direct guidance of an online handlerInvestigations further disclosed that he had been using encrypted communication tools and VPNs to sustain covert interaction with crossborder handlers Subsequent inquiry traced the online handler operating under the alias Saqib real name Ahmad Salar a Pakistanbased propagandist linked to The Resistance Front TRF Salar was orchestrating a sophisticated online indoctrination effort exploiting social media to manipulate vulnerable youth through ideological grooming false promises and glorification of terrorist activities it saidThe second juvenile Hazik operating the handle faithfulwarrior57 was similarly influenced by the same handlerDigital traces revealed instructions emotional manipulation and ideological conditioning intended to draw both minors deeper into extremist networksThrough meticulous coordination superior cyber analytics and swift operational execution CIK successfully disrupted the network effectively preventing the recruitment of two juveniles and thwarting an emerging radicalisation threat that could have endangered community safety the statement readRecognising the social dimension of this threat CIK held joint counselling sessions involving the families of juveniles community elders and local religious scholarsThese sessions aimed to help the youth and their guardians understand the grave repercussions of radicalisation and the importance of responsible digital engagement The initiative underscored CIKs compassionate approach combining operational excellence with social responsibility and strengthened community cooperation against extremist exploitation the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/counter-intelligence-wing-of-jampk-cid-saves-two-teenagers-from-terror-trap-645216.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-navy-chief-calls-for-collective-maritime-strategy-in-complex-indo-pacific-region-645254.html New Delhi Oct 28 Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday emphasised the need for collective cooperative and technologydriven approaches to ensure maritime security in an increasingly complex IndoPacific as he inaugurated the 11th edition of the IndoPacific Regional Dialogue IPRD here  Welcoming over 30 international delegates Admiral Tripathi said the IndoPacifics future must be shaped together through dialogue cooperation and mutual trustThis years theme he noted reflects Indias expanded maritime vision from SAGAR Security and Growth for All in the Region to MAHASAGAR Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions underscoring Indias commitment to a secure and inclusive maritime orderHighlighting what he termed the dynaxity of the maritime environment a blend of dynamism and complexity Admiral Tripathi identified three defining currents commercial disruption transnational turbulence and technological accelerationGlobal seaborne trade growth is projected to drop to 05 per cent in 2025 from 22 per cent in 2024 signalling strategic fragility he said citing the Red Sea crisis as a reminder of how chokepoints can destabilise global supply chainsThe Red Sea crisis has demonstrated how a single maritime chokepoint can ripple across global freight indices insurance premiums and food prices he saidHe also warned against rising illegal fishing trafficking and maritime pollution which threaten livelihoods particularly in Small Island Developing StatesAccording to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO IUU fishing activities are responsible for the loss of 11 to 26 million tonnes of fish each year which is estimated to have an economic value of 10 to 23 billion he saidAt the same time smuggling networks are increasingly exploiting ungoverned maritime spaces and weak enforcement regimes to move narcotics arms and even sanctioned commodities for financing terror networks and fuelling instability ashore he noted adding Rising sea levels extreme weather and marine pollution have added new dimension to transnational maritime challenges threatening both lives and livelihoods especially for Small Island Developing States SIDSOn technology he noted that while AI autonomous systems and satellites are enhancing maritime awareness they also expose vulnerabilities such as GPS jamming and cyber intrusionsAdmiral Tripathi outlined three pillars to navigate maritime dynaxity holistic maritime security capacity building and capability enhancementHe highlighted the Indian Navys initiatives including the Information Fusion CentreIndian Ocean Region IFCIOR in Gurugram which currently hosts 15 international liaison officers and aims to expand to 50 by 2028He also cited Indias collaborative exercises like AIKEYME with African nations and Pacific Reach as well as innovations such as the indigenous NISHARMITRA terminals for secure communicationIndias own experience underscores that capacity building cannot be an insular enterprise It thrives on partnerships through joint design coproduction maintenance collaboration and mutual support in crisis response he saidUnder MAHASAGAR Indias defenceindustrial transformation seeks to extend such cooperation beyond our shores enabling friends and partners to strengthen their maritime presence with indigenous design affordable technologies and sustainable support systems True capacity after all is not what a nation accumulates but what a region aggregates IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-navy-chief-calls-for-collective-maritime-strategy-in-complex-indo-pacific-region-645254.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/south-korea-world-leaders-delegates-begin-arriving-in-gyeongju-ahead-of-apec-summit-645262.html Gyeongju South Korea Oct 28 World leaders and delegations from participating countries began arriving on Tuesday in South Koreas southeastern city Gyeongju for the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit just three days ahead of the gathering Security has been heightened to the strongest level across the city to ensure the safety of the delegates especially around the Bomun Tourist Complex where the summit will be held and many leaders will be stayingMost state leaders and delegations will arrive through Gimhae International Airport in the southeastern port city of Busan and travel to Gyeongju in motorcades to attend the gathering government officials saidThe President of Peru and delegates from Taiwan were scheduled to arrive Tuesday afternoon while those from New Zealand Russia Hong Kong Australia Thailand Canada and Vietnam will arrive on Wednesday Yonhap news agency reportedUS President Donald Trump will also arrive at Gimhae International Airport on Wednesday before heading to Gyeongju for a bilateral summit with his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae MyungChinese President Xi Jinping and the leaders from Singapore Papua New Guinea Japan Indonesia the Philippines Chile Malaysia and Brunei will arrive on Thursday the eve of the main APEC Economic Leaders MeetingCrown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates is also expected to visit Gyeongju though the Arab nation is not a member of APECMost of the world leaders are expected to return home between Saturday and Sunday after the summitAcross North Gyeongsang Province home to Gyeongju police have activated the top Gapho security alert which calls for mobilising 100 per cent of the police forcePolice officers on motorcycles and in patrol cars were seen inspecting the area and checking the motorcade routes around the Bomun Tourist Complex earlier in the dayOn Saturday the day of the summit police plan to deploy antidrone systems helicopters and armoured vehicles to seal off the entire area IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/south-korea-world-leaders-delegates-begin-arriving-in-gyeongju-ahead-of-apec-summit-645262.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bengal-smuggler-arrested-gold-valued-more-than-rs-245-crore-seized-645266.html Kolkata Oct 28 The Border Security Force BSF foiled a major gold smuggling attempt across the IndoBangladesh Border by arresting a smuggler and seizing gold worth more than Rs 245 crore from him in the North 24Parganas district of West Bengal A senior BSF official stated that troops of the 145 Bn BSF South Bengal Frontier posted at the Integrated Check Post ICP in Petrapole received intelligence inputs indicating an attempt to smuggle gold from Bangladesh into India and were maintaining a close watch on the movement A BSF vehicle checking party intercepted an inbound empty truck entering India from Benapole Bangladesh A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of two green packets that contained eight gold pieces he said The official stated that the packets contained six gold bars and two biscuits with a total weight of 1974540 grams of gold The gold was valued at nearly Rs 2457907390 During questioning the driver of the vehicle confessed that he had agreed to transport the consignment across the border in his truck for money he saidHe further pointed out that the smuggler along with his truck and the gold has been handed over to the concerned authorities for further legal actionThe official said that the BSF continues its unwavering commitment to preventing crossborder crimes along the IndiaBangladesh border This operation once again underscores the alertness and operational excellence of BSF troops deployed at ICP Petrapole We have strengthened our intelligence network and there is complete coordination between all branches hence the successes he added The official said that the BSFs South Bengal Frontier has made a series of gold seizures over the last few weeks adding that several smugglers have been apprehended and vital information gathered regarding the networks operating along the border While applauding the effort of the troops the official said that they remain committed to protecting the border and stopping all kinds of smuggling he said He urged residents of border areas once again to report any information regarding gold smuggling or other unlawful activities to the Seema Sathi Helpline Number 14419They can also send text or voice messages to the WhatsApp number 9903472227 Those providing credible information would be suitably rewarded and their identity would be kept confidential he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bengal-smuggler-arrested-gold-valued-more-than-rs-245-crore-seized-645266.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/kabul-seeks-alternate-routes-as-uncertainty-at-pakistan-border-affects-trade-645132.html New Delhi Oct 27 Uncertainty at the AfghanistanPakistan border following heavy exchanges of fire this month comes at a time when reports indicate a boom in Kabuls agricultural exports with dried fruits emerging as the countrys most valuable export in recent months This has forced the Taliban regime to seek new trade routes said reports Traders on both sides together lose about 1 million every day due to the closure of border crossings AfghanistanPakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce President Khan Jan Alokozai told Pajhwok Afghan NewsHe added about 2000 vehicles used to travel through the border posts daily but all these routes have been closed for the past two weeks Perishable items like fruits and vegetables are the major cause of the losses incurred by the tradersThe closure comes at a time when Afghanistans agricultural exports were showing a rare bright spot amid a difficult economic landscape with dried fruits almonds pistachios raisins dried apricots and walnuts among the countrys most valuable export lines in recent monthsReports from Kabul indicate that driedfruit shipments have generated approximately 518 million over the past 10 months with Tolo News quoting Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment that dried fruit exports from the province itself have increased by over 130 per cent this yearAccording to the chambers data around 14000 tonnes of dried fruits worth nearly 40 million have been exported to various countries over the past six months In the same period last year 8000 tonnes were exported valued at 165 millionThe report also mentioned a recent announcement from the Herat Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock that several new international markets were showing interest in purchasing Afghan dried fruits which could significantly multiply the volume of dried fruit exportsOverall Afghan dried fruits are in high demand globally and those from Herat are considered even superior according to its officialsSignificantly almonds have proved resilient to water shortages and remain the only crop sustaining local livelihoods even as recent droughts have severely affected agriculture in Afghanistans central province of Daikundi reported Pajhwok NewsAlmond trees it said are known for their tolerance to drought and have survived in parts of the province and continue to serve as a main source of income for many familiesThe semiarid climate zone in Afghanistan is largely characterised by hot dry summers and cold winters with some wet spells in limited areas For its trade the landlocked country uses Karachi and Gwadar ports in Pakistan and Chabahar in Iran for shipmentsRecently the US has reimposed sanctions on Tehran ending earlier waivers in an apparent bid to isolate Iran This sudden turn has raised legal banking and insurance obstacles for global companies working at ChabaharNow in response to the challenges and the suspension of Afghan goods transit through Pakistan the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan has announced efforts to establish alternative trade routesAccording to Tolo News Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi has shared his departments initiative aiming to support Afghan farmers traders and industrialistsThe Afghan news agency has claimed that some Pakistani media outlets have quoted the countrys Foreign Ministry as saying that trade transit with Kabul is currently suspended and crossings will remain closed until security conditions are reviewedThe Taliban leadership had claimed that it carried out retaliatory action at the Pakistan border on October 18 after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Paktika province and also in KabulNormal trade can resume only after some concrete understanding is reached between the two neighbours in the ongoing multiround negotiations between their emissaries IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/kabul-seeks-alternate-routes-as-uncertainty-at-pakistan-border-affects-trade-645132.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/slovakia-not-to-be-part-of-eu-program-for-ukraines-military-aid-pm-645059.html Bratislava Oct 27 Slovakia will not participate in any European Union EU programme aimed at financing military aid to Ukraine in the fight against Russia Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Fico told a press conference on Sunday that he refuses to allow Slovakia to participate in any financial program which aims to help Ukraine manage the conflict and its military costs Xinhua news agency reportedHe also criticised the EU sanctions imposed against Russia because of the conflicts in Ukraine saying that the sanctions harm Europe moreFicos comments came after EU leaders on Thursday reaffirmed their political economic and military support for Ukraine but stopped short of backing any specific funding mechanism as they failed to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance new loans for Ukraine after divisions resurfaced at a European Council summitSlovakia suspended state military aid to Ukraine when Ficos government came to power in 2023 but continued to allow commercial arms salesFico has taken a different stance on the war than most EU countries arguing that the solution does not lie on the battlefieldEU leaders agreed on Thursday to help Ukraine meet urgent financial needs over the next two years but postponed a decision on using frozen Russian assets to finance a 140 billion euro loan for KyivUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the money could be used immediately to strengthen air defence aviation and frontline positionsSlovakia and Hungary which are buyers of Russian energy are now facing challenges due to US sanctions on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil which are set to take effect next monthAsked today about these risks Fico said that the Slovak refinery Slovnaft is part of the Hungarian oil and gas group MOL and is not itself a buyer of oilWe dont look at it that way right now Fico said in his first comments since the US announced sanctions last weekOn Friday Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Hungary is working to find a way to circumvent US sanctions IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/slovakia-not-to-be-part-of-eu-program-for-ukraines-military-aid-pm-645059.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/kremlin-says-new-sanctions-complicate-reviving-russia-us-ties-645060.html Moscow Oct 27 New sanctions against Russia complicate efforts to restore relations with the US Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media Of course the actions taken this week were an unfriendly move They truly damaged the prospects for reviving our relations but this does not mean we should abandon these aspirations Peskov told the media on Sunday commenting on the sanctionsIn an interview with a Russian news channel on Telegram Peskov said Putin and Trump cannot just meet for the sake of meeting and that is why they tasked Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Secretary of State Marco Rubio respectively with preparations Xinhua news agency reportedThe process is complex A great deal of homework truly needs to be done before the foundation for such a new summit can be laid he addedHe added that Russia is interested in building good relations with all countries including the USThe Spokesman noted that Putin appreciates Trumps desire to achieve a resolution to the Ukraine conflict but stressed it cannot be resolved overnightOn Wednesday US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil the two largest Russian oil producers and called for an immediate ceasefire adding that the White House was prepared to take further actions if necessaryThe US and its allies have imposed multiple rounds of financial and trade sanctions on Russia since the start of the RussiaUkraine conflict in February 2022 targeting Russian banks defence industries and energy exportsEarlier this week Trump said he cancelled an forthcoming summit with Putin in Budapest because it didnt feel right to him also expressing his frustration over the lack of progress in negotiations on ending the Ukraine warWhite House Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt later said the meeting is not completely off the table but that they want to make sure theres a tangible positive outcomeTravelling to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN summit on Saturday Trump said he would only reschedule a meeting with Putin if he has assurances that a deal could be reached to end the over threeandahalfyear warPeskov said calling the Budapest meeting as cancelled would be inaccurate as there was no clear agreement on a date for the summitPutin told reporters in Moscow on Thursday that the US President most likely talked about postponing the meetingThe Kremlin Spokesman also reaffirmed Putins remarks that Russias response to longrange Ukrainian strikes on its territory will be very strong if not overwhelming IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/kremlin-says-new-sanctions-complicate-reviving-russia-us-ties-645060.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/4-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanon-645062.html BeirutJerusalem Oct 27 Four people were killed and two others wounded in separate Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon media reported The countrys staterun National News Agency said on Sunday that Israeli drones and warplanes targeted several vehicles in Lebanons southern and eastern regionsMeanwhile security sources told Xinhua news agency that three of the dead were Hezbollah members and the fourth was a Syrian nationalIn a statement the Israeli military said it carried out two rounds of strikes on Sunday killing a Hezbollah official and a suspected weapons smuggler for the group Xinhua news agency reportedThe strikes hit the towns of Zawtar Qlaileh Naqoura and Nabi Sheet marking one of the deadliest weeks since the crossborder escalation intensifiedLebanese officials said at least 10 people have been killed in daily Israeli attacks this weekIsraeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee confirmed that Israeli forces killed a member of Hezbollahs elite Radwan Force in a strike on QlailehThe operation was part of what Israeli officials described as an ongoing effort to prevent the group from reestablishing its military infrastructure in the southAlthough a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been in place since November 2024 Israel continues neardaily strikes in Lebanon saying they target ongoing Hezbollah threats along the borderLebanon and several international organisations have condemned the attacks as violations of the truceIsraeli media later reported that over the past 24 hours a series of precision strikes killed several senior Hezbollah commanders across LebanonAmong them was Zain alAbidin Hussein Fatouni a commander in the Radwan Forces antitank unit killed in southern Lebanon Mohammad Akram Arabia a senior Radwan officer killed in Qlaileh Abd Mahmoud alSayyed targeted in Naqoura and Ali Hussein alMoussawi whom Israel described as a weapons trafficker for Hezbollah operating between Syria and LebanonMeanwhile Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz visited the IsraelLebanon border alongside US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus according to the Israeli Defence MinistryIsrael has continued to carry out airstrikes in southern and eastern Lebanon and on Beiruts southern suburbs despite a ceasefire agreement implemented on November 27 2024 Its forces remain stationed at eight positions along the southern borderThe UN Human Rights Office has recorded at least 103 civilian deaths since the truce took effect mostly in residential areas or near UN peacekeeping posts while Lebanons Health Ministry reports more than 285 fatalities and 630 wounded IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/4-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanon-645062.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-come-under-israeli-fire-no-casualties-reported-645063.html Beirut Oct 27 The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL has said that one of its patrols came under Israeli fire but no personnel were injured and no equipment was damaged At around 545 pm 1545 GMT Sunday an Israeli drone approached a UNIFIL patrol near the village of Kafr Kila and dropped a bomb the UNIFIL said on Sunday in a statementMoments later an Israeli tank fired toward the peacekeeping forces Fortunately no injuries or damage occurred to UNIFIL personnel or equipmentThe statement said the incident followed a prior encounter at the same location when an Israeli drone flew aggressively over a patrol prompting the UNIFIL to take defensive measures Xinhua news agency reportedThe UNIFIL condemned the actions as violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and Lebanons sovereignty saying they endangered peacekeepers carrying out the Security Councils mandate in southern LebanonThere is no immediate response from the Israeli sideUNIFIL positions have been targeted several times since crossborder clashes erupted after the Gaza war began in October 2023Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah Israel has continued periodic strikes in Lebanon citing Hezbollah threats and has maintained border positions past a February 18 withdrawal deadlineIsraeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon have killed three people despite a ceasefire that began almost a year ago the Lebanese Ministry of Health saidLebanese authorities initially said that two people had been killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday but revised the death toll after a further strikeTwo of the victims died in the countrys eastern Baalbek region while the third was killed in Naqoura in the southern province of TyreThe Health Ministry said a Syrian national was among the victims after being struck in the town of alHafir in BaalbekThe Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah membersIn a statement it said it killed Ali Hussein alMousawi in eastern LebanonAlMousawi purchased and transferred weapons from Syria to Lebanon and played a significant role in the reestablishment and strengthening of Hezbollah the Israeli army claimedIt added that Abed Mahmoud alSayed a local Hezbollah representative in the village of Ras Biyyada was killed in the Naquoura strikeThere was no confirmation from Hezbollah about the alleged deathsLast week a group of UN experts voiced alarm about Israels continued strikes in LebanonThese attacks have resulted in a mounting toll of civilian deaths and injuries and destruction and damage of infrastructure housing the environment and agricultural zones vital to civilian livelihoods they saidUnder the terms of the November 2024 ceasefire Israel was supposed to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon by January 2025 However its troops still remain at five border outposts that Israel deems strategic IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-come-under-israeli-fire-no-casualties-reported-645063.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bipartisan-group-of-us-congressmen-express-concern-that-university-event-could-fuel-anti-hindu-prejudice-645064.html New York Oct 27 A bipartisan group of members of US Congress has expressed concern that an event at a university here could fuel further prejudice against Hindus at a time when Hindu temples have been targets of violence In a letter addressed to William Tate the President of Rutgers University in New Jersey the Congressmen said on Sunday that the event scheduled for Monday misrepresents a diverse and peaceful and religious community and will have impacts on Hindus on college campuses and around the countryThe signers of the letter are Democrats Sanford Bishop from Georgia Shri Thanedar from Illinois and Suhas Subramanyam from Virginia and Republican Rich McCormick also from GeorgiaThe organisers of the Rutgers event titled Hindutva in America A Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism say it is based on a report called Hindutva in America An Ethnonationalist Threat to Equality and Religious PluralismThe moderator is Sahar Aziz a law professor and the featured speaker is Audrey Truschke a history professor who is a defender of Aurangzeb the extremist Muslim ruler of the Mughal lineage who ordered the execution of Guru Teg Bahadur the revered Sikh saint and persecuted Hindus and ParsisThe Congressmen made clear that they did not want the event banned at the New Jersey state governmentfunded universityInstead they said we urge Rutgers to ensure that its planned programming promotes freedom of speech and expression but not single out and target Hindu American individuals and organisationsThe Congressmen referred to the series of violent attacks on Hindu temples including the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Indiana and the Shri Radha Krishna Temple in UtahIn this climate we are concerned that the rhetoric of the report may fuel further prejudice particularly impacting Hindu students on college campuses who may feel unfairly targeted or unsafe the Congressmen saidMoreover they pointed out the report said that law enforcement politicians and civil society groups should cease partnership with USbased Hindu nationalist groupsIn this context they said they were especially concerned by the reports references to specific Hindu community organisations and are concerned about the implications of conflating religiousbased organisations with nationalist groupsAmong the Hindu civil rights groups the report targeted are the Hindu American Foundation HAF and Coalition of Hindus of North America CoHNAIt said When we stand up against such bigotry we are labelled as Hindutva extremistsMany US campuses have become hotbeds of religious bigotry led by leftist groups and IslamistsPresident Donald Trumps administration has taken action against campus intolerance focused on Jewish students and faculty The same groups often are involved in antiHindu campaignsHAF in an open letter to Rutgers made clear that it did not want the event banned but asked the universitys administration to clarify that invited speakers or conference content reflects the organisers views and dissociate publicly from itWe seek clarity in light of the inaccuracy gravity and spuriousness of numerous claims the report makes about HAF and other Hindu American advocacy organisations it saidCoHNA said that in the past two weeks it has heard from students who are feeling vulnerable and concerned that their religion and identity are at risk simply for being a Hindu on campus IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bipartisan-group-of-us-congressmen-express-concern-that-university-event-could-fuel-anti-hindu-prejudice-645064.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-slaps-additional-10-pc-tariffs-on-canada-over-ad-dispute-644982.html Washington Oct 26 US President Donald Trump has slapped an additional 10 per cent tariffs on Canada blaming its northern neighbour of running a fraudulent advertisement on former President Ronald Reagans speech on tariffs In a Truth Social post late Saturday Trump wrote Their Advertisement was to be taken down IMMEDIATELY but they let it run last night during the World Series knowing that it was a FRAUD Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts and hostile act I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10 per cent over and above what they are paying nowThe Us President once again accused Canada of attempting to interfere with the decision of the US Supreme Court which is currently reviewing legal challenges to his tariff measuresThe sole purpose of this FRAUD was Canadas hope that the United States Supreme Court will come to their rescue on Tariffs that they have used for years to hurt the United States he addedAfter Trumps opposition on Thursday Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would pause running the antitariff ad from Monday so that trade talks can resumeCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney asserted on Friday that his government remains ready to continue constructive discussions with the United States after US President abruptly announced the termination of trade negotiations between the two countriesFor months we have stressed the importance of distinguishing things we can control and things we cant control Carney said before leaving for Malaysia for the ASEAN SummitWe cant control the trade policy of the United States We recognise that policy has fundamentally changed from the policy in the 1980s 1990s and 2000sCarney noted that Canadas negotiators had been making a lot of progress in talks with their US counterparts particularly on key sectors such as steel aluminium and energyOur officials have been working with their American colleagues on detailed constructive negotiations We stand ready to pick up on that progress and build on that progress when the Americans are ready to have those discussions he addedCarneys remarks came hours after President Trump said late Thursday that he was ending all trade negotiations with Canada citing a recent video advertisement produced by Ontarios provincial governmentThe ad featured archival footage of former US President Ronald Reagan criticising tariffs footage Trump described as fakeTARIFFS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMY OF THE USA Trump wrote on Truth SocialBased on their egregious behaviour ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATEDWhite House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Friday said the decision reflected the Presidents frustration with the Canadians over trade negotiationsI think the President is very frustrated with Canada and he has a right to be Hassett told Fox News adding that Canadian negotiators had been very difficult to negotiate with and that frustration has built up over timeThe latest dispute adds new uncertainty to one of the worlds largest bilateral trading relationshipsTrump has imposed a 35 per cent tariff on some of Canadas exports and has repeatedly suggested that Canada should be the 51st US state IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-slaps-additional-10-pc-tariffs-on-canada-over-ad-dispute-644982.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/egyptian-turkish-fms-discuss-gaza-ceasefire-reconstruction-efforts-644984.html Cairo Oct 26 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan have stressed the need to uphold the Gaza ceasefire to maintain regional stability In a phone call on Saturday they discussed preparations for a Cairohosted international conference in November on Gazas recovery and reconstruction with Abdelatty urging Turkeys active participation and supportHe also noted ongoing EgyptTurkey coordination in monitoring the truce alongside regional and international partners Xinhua news agency reportedThe two Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to building on the positive momentum in EgyptianTurkish relations and agreed on the importance of enhancing cooperation across political economic and investment sectorsThey also emphasised continued consultation and coordination on regional and international issues to serve the shared interests of both nations and promote peace and stability in the regionBoth Ministers agreed that closer diplomatic cooperation would strengthen security and advance their shared interestsDuring the call the two Ministers discussed the outcomes of the Sharm ElSheikh Peace Summit and the recent agreement to end the war in Gaza reached under the plan proposed by US President Donald TrumpBoth sides stressed the importance of consolidating the ceasefire and maintaining calm as a foundation for achieving lasting regional stabilityThe ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel brokered by Egypt Qatar Turkey and the United States took effect on October 10Its first phase includes the exchange of prisoners and detainees the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forcesDespite the accord both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the truceMinister Abdelatty underscored Egypts commitment to the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement including a permanent cessation of hostilities and the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian medical and relief assistance to civilians in the Gaza StripHe also underscored the importance of ongoing coordination between Egypt and Turkey in monitoring phases of the agreement in collaboration with regional and international partners IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/egyptian-turkish-fms-discuss-gaza-ceasefire-reconstruction-efforts-644984.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/47th-asean-summit-begins-in-malaysia-pm-modi-to-join-virtually-644985.html Kuala Lumpur Oct 26 The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN Summit and related summits began in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Sunday under the theme Inclusivity and Sustainability Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not travel to Malaysia but instead attend the ASEAN summit virtually on SundayIn a social media post on Thursday PM Modi said that he held a conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim and congratulated him on Malaysia assuming the ASEAN ChairmanshipThe Prime Minister also conveyed his wishes for the success of the upcoming Summits and reaffirmed his commitment to further deepening the ASEANIndia Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will host leaders from ASEAN member states along with top officials from the US China Japan South Korea and other key partners for the threeday summit held from October 2628More than 30 heads of state and government from the 10 member states of the association commonly referred to as ASEAN are invitedAmong the invitees from outside the bloc is US President Donald TrumpMore than 10000 police officers have been deployed to the Malaysian capital to secure the meetings which begin on Sunday and run through TuesdayTrump will attend a dinner with ASEAN leaders and is expected to witness the signing of a peace accord between Cambodia and Thailand following deadly border clashes in July that ended after Anwar mediated a ceasefireAmong those attending are South Africas President Cyril Ramaphosa Brazils President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva South Koreas President Lee Jae Myung Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japans first female Prime Minister Sanae TakaichiAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and New Zealands Prime Minister Christopher Luxon are also taking partFrom ASEAN Bruneis Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone Thailands Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and TimorLestes President Jose RamosHorta are among those expectedTimorLeste or East Timor is set to officially become the blocs 11th member during the summitRepresentatives from the UN including UN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres World Bank the International Monetary Fund IMF and other global organisations are also expected to attend while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the meetings virtually European Council President Antonio Costa will also be among the attendeesRussian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmars acting President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will not attend Russia will instead be represented by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander NovakASEAN has decided not to extend an invitation to participate in summits to Myanmars military leadership since the February 2021 coupIn addition to internal meetings ASEAN will hold summitlevel discussions with key dialogue partners including the US China and JapanASEAN a regional organisation founded in Bangkok on August 8 1967 consists of Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar the Philippines Singapore Thailand and VietnamMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar who is hosting the summit has expressed expectations that the ASEAN meetings will result in positive outcomes with Trumps tariffs on US allies and foes being a central topicOn regional trade Anwar has emphasised the importance of the worlds largest trade deal the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership RCEP which includes China as it covers nearly onethird of global GDP and tradeHe has expressed Malaysias hopes to expand RCEP membership and explore ways to enhance tradeThe plight of one of the worlds most persecuted communities the Rohingya in Myanmar which is witnessing internal ethnic strife will also be on the agenda alongside possible discussions regarding the tensions in the disputed South China SeaASEAN is additionally expected to issue a statement on the situation in Gaza where a ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas has been in place since October 10The ASEAN summit will discuss pressing issues like US tariffs and access to rare earth minerals which are essential to hightech manufacturing and whose production is dominated by ChinaTrump launched his Liberation Day Tariffs in April against most US trading partners in a bid to lower the US trade deficit After much negotiation US tariffs for most ASEAN countries range from 10 to 20 per cent while Bruneis tariff rate is 25 per cent Tariffs for Laos and Myanmar are both 40 per centIn response to Trumps tariffs China has tightened export restrictions on rare earths a move that has been felt around the worldAttendees are also expected to discuss pressing issues like Myanmars civil war and the proliferation of scam centres in Southeast Asia which have earned criminal networks tens of billions of dollars IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/47th-asean-summit-begins-in-malaysia-pm-modi-to-join-virtually-644985.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-warns-hamas-to-return-bodies-of-israeli-hostages-says-he-is-watching-very-closely-over-next-48-hours-644986.html Washington Oct 26 US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Hamas demanding the group begin returning the bodies of the deceased hostages quickly and said that Arab nations involved in peace efforts would take action if Hamas fails to comply Hamas is going to have to start returning the bodies of the deceased hostages including two Americans quickly or the other Countries involved in this GREAT PEACE will take action Some of the bodies are hard to reach but others they can return now and for some reason they are not Trump wrote late Saturday evening on Truth SocialLets see what they do over the next 48 hours I am watching this very closely the President addedWhile all the living hostages have been returned from Gaza the remains of 13 deceased hostages have not been handed over by HamasSome of the bodies are hard to reach but others they can return now and for some reason they are not Trump wrote in a Truth Social postPerhaps it has to do with their disarming but when I said Both sides would be treated fairly that only applies if they comply with their obligationsHours before Trumps social media post Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with the families of Itay Chen and Omer Neutra two US citizens who were killed in the October 7 2023 attacksThe Presidents post came shortly after a brief meeting aboard Air Force One in Doha with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniQatar has played a significant role in efforts to negotiate peace and ceasefires GazaFollowing the meeting with Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani Trump said the Emir is one of the great rulers of the world and the Prime Minister has been my friendTrump later told reporters that the two discussed the Gaza peace deal during the stopover before continuing his trip to AsiaHamas has returned 15 of the 28 bodies of deceased hostages outlined in the USproposed ceasefire agreementThe terror group previously said it had handed over all of the remaining hostages it could access and that significant efforts and special equipment are needed to recover moreIsrael is allowing an Egyptian team with tools and equipment to enter Gaza and assist in the efforts to locate the bodies of the deceased hostages two Israeli security officials told CNN on Saturday IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-warns-hamas-to-return-bodies-of-israeli-hostages-says-he-is-watching-very-closely-over-next-48-hours-644986.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-meets-qatar-emir-on-air-force-1-during-stopover-gets-gaza-troop-assurance-644987.html Doha Oct 26 US President Donald Trump held an unusual summit on board Air Force One meeting the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad alThani during a refueling stop on his way to Malaysia After their meeting while the plane was at the Al Udeid Air Base on Saturday Trump said that an international stabilisation force for Gaza was taking shape and Qatar would contribute troopsAt the meeting with the Qatars Emir and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim alThani Trump thanked them for their mediation that resulted in the Gaza peace deal between Israel and HamasWhat weve done is incredible peace to the Middle East and they were a very big factor in it so I just want to thank you he told themHe added You have safe Middle East Keep it that wayI hope so the Qatari Emir repliedThe Emir and the Prime Minister came to the Al Udeid Air Base the largest US military facility in the region for the meetingThe Emir said at the start of their meeting As soon as I found out that he is coming to refuel I said I am not going to let him take off unless I came to say helloAbout the summit on the plane Trump told the Emir You dont do this oftenThe Emir said No this is the first timeI dont think hes done this before Trump remarkedAlong with Turkey Qatar acted as the mediator in the negotiations between Hamas and Israel to end the twoyear conflict in Gaza that culminated this month with the two sides agreeing to a 20point peace deal proposed by TrumpIsrael struck a building in Qatar where the Hamas negotiators were staying nearly aborting the negotiations and infuriating TrumpThe Hamas leaders escaped but a Qatar personnel was killedTrump forced Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while visiting the White House to apologise to the Emir in a public phone callWith the first phases peace deal release of hostages by Hamas and prisoners by Israel and the return of the bodies of hostages nearly complete and a tenuous ceasefire is holding in Gaza except for one flare up the difficult task of the terrorist organisation laying down arms or being made to comes up nextParticipation of Qatari troops would be important for the international stabilisation force planned under the peace deal for the disarming of Hamas and policing of Gaza till a Palestinian police force can take overUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio who is travelling separately said Many of the countries that have expressed an interest in participating at some level whether it be monetary or personnel or bothBut he added that a United Nations Security Council or some other international mandate would be needed because their domestic laws require itRubio is set to meet Qatari officials during his stop over there while on his way to AsiaTrumps itinerary has him at two summits the ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur and the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation APEC in Gyeongju South Korea and a visit to Japan sandwiched between them all focusing on trade tariffs and investmentsBut his planned meeting with Chinas President Xi Jinping in South Korea will dominate the trip visually and politicallyTrump is hoping to reach a trade agreement that scales the recent conflicts over Chinas restrictions on export and use of rare earth products and boycott of some US agricultural products and the US technology controls and punitive tariffs that could add to more than 150 per cent IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-meets-qatar-emir-on-air-force-1-during-stopover-gets-gaza-troop-assurance-644987.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-arrives-in-malaysia-for-asean-summit-thanks-pm-ibrahim-to-end-cambodia-thailand-conflict-644988.html Washington Oct 26 US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Saturday beginning the first of three stops on the first Asia trip of his second term After nearly 24 hours of travel with two refueling stops Air Force One was wheels down in Kuala Lumpur just before 10 am local time on SundayTrump said he is making the stop in Kuala Lumpur to thank Anwar for his countrys involvement in helping to end the conflict between Thailand and CambodiaA red carpet has been set upon the tarmac and moments from now Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will welcome Trump with a formal arrival ceremony offering the President the pomp and circumstance he enjoysMalaysia is hosting the ASEAN Summit a gathering of South Asian leadersMalaysia helped us One of the reasons Im going to Malaysia is they were very very much involved in the whole thing Thailand and all Trump told reporters aboard Air Force OneHe added I told the leader of Malaysia whos a very good man I said I think I owe you a trip and thats why were stopping in MalaysiaTrump is expected to join leaders from Malaysia Cambodia and Thailand to sign the peace deal later on SaturdayTrump will lean on the power of inperson diplomacy on the first Asia trip of his second term as he meets with old rivals new friends and potentially adversaries while looking to cut deals that could have sweeping economic and national security implicationsBut Trumps love of tariffs just like his unpredictable approach to relationships abroad has generated uncertainty among oncesolid US allies in the region setting up a major test of whether the Art of the Deal author can deliverTrump arrives in Malaysia late Saturday Sunday morning local time for a sixday threecountry tour after having reimagined the role of the US in the world a role hes trying to defend against the rising influence of China in particular around the globeThe America First President touts what he says are Trumpbrokered ends to eight wars including a fragile ceasefire for the IsraelHamas conflict and uses his tariff policy as leverageAnd he has said that the conflict whose resolution has been most elusive Russias war in Ukraine will be on the agenda during the higheststakes meeting of the trip with Xi Jinping the leader of China with which the US is embroiled in a simmering trade warUpon arrival in Kuala Lumpur Trump will sign a peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand the President said on Saturday IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-arrives-in-malaysia-for-asean-summit-thanks-pm-ibrahim-to-end-cambodia-thailand-conflict-644988.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/assam-rifles-recover-huge-arms-ammunition-in-mizoram-644891.html Aizawl Oct 25 The Assam Rifles have recovered a huge cache of arms ammunition in Mizoram officials said here on Saturday A defence spokesman said that based on specific intelligence inputs Assam Rifles launched a deliberate and wellcoordinated search operation on Friday at Saikhumpai areas in bordering Champhai District a hotspot of smuggling of various drugs and arms The operation was conducted with complete surprise and involved a sustained search through dense forested terrain During the search troops unearthed a concealed cache containing six 60mm Mortar Tubes with Base plates two 762mm Myanmarmade Assault Rifles three shotguns two point 22 Rifles and one Hand Grenade During the intensive search the troops also recovered 45 live rounds of 762mm 15 rounds of 60mm Mortar two AntiPersonnel Mines and two radio sets with antennas along with a charger Following the recovery the team carried out extensive area domination to verify any presence of underground cadres in the vicinity However no signs of underground movement were detected The recovered weapons ammunition were secured at the site and later handed over to the Mizoram Police for further investigation and legal proceedings Assam Rifles remains steadfast in its commitment to eliminating illegal arms networks and ensuring continued peace and security in Mizorams border areas an official statement said The paramilitary force guards the 1643kmlong IndiaMyanmar border along four Northeastern states Mizoram Arunachal Pradesh Manipur and Nagaland These unfenced frontiers serve as key illegal transit points for drugs particularly heroin and methamphetamine tablets as well as various arms entering India The Mizoram districts that border Myanmar are Champhai Siaha Lawngtlai Hnahthial Saitual and Serchhip These six districts share a combined border of 510 km with Myanmars Chin state which is a hub for smuggling of varied drugs arms and ammunition exotic wildlife animals and many other contraband through the Northeastern states IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/assam-rifles-recover-huge-arms-ammunition-in-mizoram-644891.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/israeli-strike-kills-hezbollah-commander-in-lebanon-644808.html JerusalemBeirut Oct 25 The Israel Defense Forces IDF said in a statement that it struck and killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon Abbas Hassan Karky the logistics commander of Hezbollahs Southern Front headquarters was killed in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon the statement said on FridayIt claimed that Karky led efforts to rebuild Hezbollahs combat capabilities in recent months Xinhua news agency reportedAccording to the IDF Karaki led and advanced efforts to rebuild Hezbollahs capabilities in southern Lebanon restored infrastructure that had been destroyed during the fighting last yearHe was also responsible for reestablishing the organisations force structure and for managing the transfer and storage of weapons in southern LebanonLebanons National News Agency reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle on a road in southern Lebanon on Friday killing Abbas Hassan KarkyA Lebanese security source confirmed to Xinhua that Karky was a Hezbollah official without providing further detailsAccording to Lebanese media Karaki was related to Ali Karaki the former chief of the Southern Front who was assassinated alongside longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last yearThe assassination of Karaki came a day after Israel said it carried out strikes across Lebanon against Hezbollah sites including an arms cache and a training camp with Lebanese authorities reporting four people killed including an elderly womanIsrael on Wednesday also announced the assassination of a platoon commander in Hezbollahs elite Radwan Force in southern Lebanon accusing him of moving weapons and working on future attacksIn both cases like on Friday Israel said the targets presence or actions constituted a violation of the ceasefireA ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel has been in effect since November 27 2024 largely halting clashes triggered by the Gaza warHowever the Israeli army continues to conduct occasional strikes in Lebanon citing operations against Hezbollah threats while maintaining forces at five main positions along the Lebanese border IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/israeli-strike-kills-hezbollah-commander-in-lebanon-644808.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pentagon-sending-aircraft-carrier-to-latin-america-644814.html Washington Oct 25 The US military is sending the Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group and embarked carrier air wing to the US Southern Command area of responsibility Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on social media The US Southern Command area of responsibility includes the land mass of Latin America south of Mexico the waters adjacent to Central and South America and the Caribbean SeaThe deployment was made in support of the Presidents directive to dismantle Transnational Criminal Organisations TCOs and counter narcoterrorism in defence of the Homeland Parnell said on XThese forces will enhance and augment existing capabilities to disrupt narcotics trafficking and degrade and dismantle TCOs he saidLocal analysts view the move as an indication that the Trump administration intends to broaden its anticartel campaign shifting from targeting small vessels in international waters to potentially striking landbased operations across Latin America Xinhua news agency reportedThe US military buildup in the Caribbean is already the largest in the region in more than three decades since the American invasion of Panama according to a Wall Street Journal reportEarlier on Friday US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said the military sank a suspected drugsmuggling vessel overnight in international waters of the Caribbean killing all six people on boardIt was the first nighttime strike on a suspected narcotics vessel and the 10th such operation since September bringing the total death toll from these US strikes to more than 40On October 2 the Trump administration notified Congress in a memo that the US is in a noninternational armed conflict with drug cartels it has designated as terrorist organisations and will treat their members as unlawful combatantsThe strikes have drawn sharp criticism from Congressional DemocratsSenator Jack Reed from Rhode Island the top Democrat on the US Senate Committee on Armed Services said the US government offered no credible legal justification evidence or intelligence for the strikesVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has repeatedly accused the United States of invoking cartel threats as a pretext for pursuing regime change and expanding its military presence in Latin AmericaColombian President Gustavo Petro accused the US government of murder for killing drug suspects at sea IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pentagon-sending-aircraft-carrier-to-latin-america-644814.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/palestinian-factions-agree-to-independent-technocratic-body-for-gaza-governance-644816.html Cairo Oct 25 Palestinian factions including Hamas and Fatah have announced an agreement to establish a temporary independent body of technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of the Gaza conflict The new committee which will be composed of nonpartisan figures from Gaza is tasked with managing daily affairs and providing essential services the factions said on Friday in a joint statement following two days of Egyptianmediated talks in CairoThe factions affirmed that this body will operate under a framework of national accountability calling for an international committee to be established specifically to supervise the funding and execution of the strips comprehensive reconstruction efforts Xinhua news agency reportedThe factions demanded the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement which was brokered earlier this month between Hamas and Israel calling for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces the unconditional lifting of the siege the opening of all crossings including the crucial Rafah border crossing and the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aidThe Palestinian groups called for a UN Security Council resolution to mandate the temporary international forces proposed to monitor the ceasefire thereby giving the mission a clear legal frameworkThey also stressed that the issue of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails would remain a priority until their freedom is securedThe factions affirmed their commitment to a broader national dialogue to unify their political efforts pledging to work towards reactivating the Palestine Liberation Organisation to ensure it represents all Palestinian componentsThe ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel brokered by Egypt Qatar Turkey and the United States took effect on October 10Its first phase includes the exchange of prisoners and detainees the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forcesDespite the accord both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the truceFinally the Palestinian factions agreed to convene an urgent national meeting that brings together all Palestinian parties to forge a unified national strategy IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/palestinian-factions-agree-to-independent-technocratic-body-for-gaza-governance-644816.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 06:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trumps-asia-tour-to-feature-summit-with-chinese-president-xi-trade-investment-deals-across-region-644817.html New York Oct 25 US President Donald Trump arrives in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday on the first leg of his Asia tour that will take him to Malaysia South Korea and Japan while a trade war rages Trade and investment deals across the region are expected but the mostwatched event of the tour will be his meeting with Chinas President Xi Jinping in South Korea after the two countries have raised their confrontation level facing off over tariffs rare earths technology and drugsTrump was confident about a deal saying on Thursday I think we are going to come out very well and everyones going to be very happyTheir meeting on October 30 will take place on the sidelines of the 21member forum AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation APEC in Gyeongju a historic city of South KoreaTrumps first visit to the region will start off at the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday and MondayIn addition to the leaders of its 10 members and Trump Presidents Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and Prime Ministers Li Qiang of China Sanae Takaichi of Japan Anthony Albanese of Australia and Mike Carney of Canada are on the guest list of dialogue partners given the regions economic heftTrumps team will include Secretary of State Marco Rubio Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson GreerPrime Minister Narendra Modi who was invited will participate virtuallySeveral ASEAN members are reeling from the tariffs set by Trump in August especially Laos and Myanmar whose tariff is 40 per centThailand and Cambodia which had a brief skirmish this year that was settled with Trumps involvement are likely to sign a peace agreement in his presence boosting the image he projects of a peacemakerThe APEC summit will take place under the shadow of the TrumpXi meeting and reports say that the US leader will likely skip the actual leaders summit meeting and use his two days there for bilateral meetingsBeijing threatened wideranging export controls on rare earth minerals in which it has a near monopoly and the US warned it would add a 100 per cent tariff to those already imposed which could increase the total tariffs on China to as much as 157 per centTrump has demanded that China rescind the restrictions on rare earth minerals and magnets start buying soybeans and stop the flow of the drugs fentanyl and the materials used for making itAn agreement at their summit would depend on whether Trump and Xi can make a deal on these and other outstanding trade issues or make a show of a compromiseTrump said When we finish our meetings in South Korea China and I will have a really fair and really great trade deal togetherHe is expected to use the meetings with leaders attending the summit to get more investments and he is expected to be at a meeting of APEC CEOs even as he is likely to skip the leaders summitThe summits theme is Building a Sustainable Tomorrow Connect Innovate Prosper and Trump finds the word sustainable distasteful as it is linked to climate change and renewable energySouth Korea may confer him the highest civilian honour the Grand Order of Mugunghwa Eternal BlossomThere had been speculation that Trump could meet North Koreas leader Kim Jong Un during the trip but that isnt going to happenOn Wednesday North Korea fired several ballistic missiles the first such launches since May true to its image of an international outlawSandwiched between the two summits is Trumps visit to Japan from Monday to WednesdayThe visit will be heavy on trade and investment issues and will include a visit to the Imperial Palace for a meeting with Emperor Naruhito IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trumps-asia-tour-to-feature-summit-with-chinese-president-xi-trade-investment-deals-across-region-644817.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 06:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/crumbling-frontline-how-ttps-rural-takeover-has-left-pakistan-army-cornered-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-644841.html New Delhi Oct 25 For the Pakistan army Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP is fast becoming uncharted territory Although it has entered into a delicate truce with the Afghan Taliban the army is battling on several other fronts such as KP and Balochistan The internal strife within the country has also heavily stressed the security mechanismIn KP it appears to be a complete takeover by TehreekeTaliban TTP The TTP is following the exact strategy that the Taliban had adopted before the 2021 pullout by the US forcesFirst the TTP infiltrated rural belts and then made a gradual entry into the urban zones This is typical of what the Afghan Taliban had done before 2021An official said that the situation has become so grave due to the TTPs growing strength many soldiers especially those of Punjabi origin are refusing deployment in the region Some of the rural and tribal belts where the TTP is in complete control include areas adjoining North and South Waziristan Bajaur and Khyber Kurram The soldiers are in particular refusing to enter the rural zones because these areas are tricky and the TTP fights better hereMoreover the TTP has local support which makes the matter worse for the Pakistan Army Many soldiers have refused to fight in these zones As a compromise measure it was decided that the soldiers would stand in defensive positions rather than carry out operations to eliminate TTP cadresIn a nutshell it is a shoot if shot at strategy that is in force in rural zones of KP While rural areas were largely dominated by TTP what worries the Pakistan army is the infiltration into the urban zones The infiltration into urban zones like Bara Road corridors and Badaber and Mattani has worried Pakistan Before the TTP breezed through these areas they were under the control of the Frontier Corps and police These zones are now being used to collect funds to fund TTPs operationsIn addition to this terrorists as well as arms and ammunition are being moved through these areas Recently videos of TTP cadres dancing on the roads and collecting funds in the open had surfaced These shots taken from the urban zones show how much the TTP is in charge and how less the army can do about it The videos also show TTP fighters checking vehicles and verifying documents again suggesting that the outfit is in controlWith each passing day the Pakistan army is finding it hard to gain control over the TTP There are multiple reasons why the army is not able to contain the TTP The TTP has a set of fierce fighters whom the army finds hard to beatIn most parts of Pakistan an antiarmy sentiment is building This has been a major factor as the locals tend to support the TTP rather than the army This is the same sentiment that one can see in Balochistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK as wellThe army is in a fierce battle with the Balochistan Liberation Army BLA and has suffered immense losses in recent yearsFurther the relationship with the Taliban has not been smooth and this too has added to the armys woes There is the Indian border as well where the Army is busy trying to help terrorists infiltrate By keeping itself busy on so many fronts the army is running out of options and in the bargain has suffered losses IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/crumbling-frontline-how-ttps-rural-takeover-has-left-pakistan-army-cornered-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-644841.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/india-japan-deepen-indo-pacific-maritime-ties-during-ins-sahyadris-port-call-in-yokosuka-644861.html Tokyo Oct 25 India and Japan discussed ways to strengthen maritime cooperation between the two nations during the Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadris port call in the Yokosuka district INS Sahyadris Commanding Officer Captain Rajat Kumar met with Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime SelfDefence Force JMSDF Rear Admiral Yamaguchi Nobohisa and held talks on further enhancing the maritime cooperationKumar also called on other local dignitaries including Superintendent Kobayashi Hitoshi Chief of Police and Rear Admiral Kondo Shuji Chief of Coast Guard in the Yokosuka regionDuring the meetings the Commanding Officer discussed ways to enhance interoperability and professional exchanges in strengthening maritime cooperationINS Sahyadri an indigenously built Shivalikclass guided missile stealth frigate participated in the sea phase of the JapanIndia Maritime Exercise JAIMEX25The crucial maritime exercise conducted between October 16 and 18 was followed by a port call at Yokosuka for the Harbour Phase on October 21During the Sea Phase INS Sahyadri operated alongside JMSDF ships Asahi Oumi and submarine Jinryu engaging in a series of complex maritime drillsThe exercise featured advanced AntiSubmarine Warfare ASW manoeuvres missile defence simulations underway replenishment and flying operations reflecting a high degree of coordination and interoperability between the two naviesEarlier on Tuesday R Madhu Sudan Charge dAffaires and Rear Admiral Yamaguchi Nobohisa received INS Sahyadri in a solemn ceremony at YokosukaThe joint exercise is a key manifestation of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership established between India and Japan in 2014 aimed at ensuring peace stability and security in the IndoPacific regionBoth nations continue to emphasise collaborative maritime engagements as a cornerstone of their strategic vision for a free open and inclusive IndoPacificDuring the Harbour Phase at Yokosuka crews from INS Sahyadri and JMSDF units engaged in a range of professional and cultural exchanges including crossdeck visits joint operational planning and a combined Yoga session to strengthen camaraderieThe visit is part of INS Sahyadris ongoing Long Range Deployment across the IndoPacific highlighting Indias active naval outreach and operational readiness IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/india-japan-deepen-indo-pacific-maritime-ties-during-ins-sahyadris-port-call-in-yokosuka-644861.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/op-sindoor-delivered-a-heavy-dose-to-pakistan-rajnath-singh-644631.html Jaisalmer Oct 23 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that after the heavy dose given to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor will deter it from indulging in any adventurism for a long time Addressing the Army Commanders Conference held in the desert city close to the Pakistan border for the first time since Operation Sindoor the Defence Minister said Though Pakistan has been delivered a heavy dose under Operation Sindoor if at all it thinks of indulging in any troublemaking now it should think 100 times before doing any such thingJust in case Pakistan attempts to do something wrong it should know very well about the outcome of such a misadventure said the Defence Minister adding that Operation Sindoor is still on and it is just put under suspensionHe recalled an anecdote from the Ramayana and said that during Operation Sindoor our pilots had just tried to test the winds but within minutes they crushed the targets In case our pilots get down to the real act then it is only a matter of imagination in what state they will leave Pakistan after their attack he saidHe said our enemies whether external or internal need to be kept under a close watch and effective measures need to be taken against themRajnath Singh said the government is committed to improving infrastructure and developing border areas I am sure as development activities increase in the area you will also going to benefit from it he saidAlerting Commanders to remain alert in this area bordering Pakistan the Defence Minister said the armed forces will play a key role in achieving Viksit Bharat2047On the one hand you have to guard our border and on the other you have to build a developed India he saidThe Defence Minister is on a threeday visit to Jaisalmer which started on Thursday According to defence sources the conference has brought together the Army Chief and senior commanders to deliberate on border security along Indias western frontier modern warfare strategies and technological advancements in defence operationsThe discussions will also focus on the Armys ongoing Year of Reforms assessing the progress of structural and technological modernisation initiativesOn the second day of his visit Rajnath Singh will visit the Longewala border post where he will pay homage to the soldiers martyred during the 1971 IndoPak war IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/op-sindoor-delivered-a-heavy-dose-to-pakistan-rajnath-singh-644631.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/dialogue-is-always-better-than-confrontation-putin-on-cancelled-budapest-meeting-with-trump-644639.html Moscow Oct 24 Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on his cancelled meeting with US President Donald Trump which was initially planned to be taking place in Budapest Hungary in the coming weeks Emphasising on the importance of continued diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine Putin on Thursday said Well what can one always say Dialogue is always better than confrontation than disputes or even more so than warThat is why we have always supported the continuation of dialogue and we continue to support it now he addedIt would be a mistake for both me and the US President to approach this lightly and come away from this meeting without the expected result Putin said emphasising that the meeting was originally proposed by the US sideThe Russian leader said Washington had proposed the summit but was now postponedNow Trump has decided to postpone the meeting Putin saidPutin also dismissed Washingtons latest sanctions on Russias oil sector calling them a futile attempt to strongarm Moscow into complianceNo selfrespecting country ever does anything under pressure Putin said after the US imposed sweeping restrictions on Rosneft and Lukoil Russias largest oil producersThe sanctions were announced after the Kremlin rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in its ongoing war with UkrainePutin said he had cautioned US President Trump that the sanctions could disrupt global energy markets and lead to rising oil prices worldwideWe said very clearly that this would affect global oil prices including the US he addedThe US Treasury Department said the measures were intended to limit Russias ability to finance its aggressionUkraines President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the move calling it a step that would weaken the Kremlins capacity to wage warRussian Foreign Ministry on Thursday called the US sanctions against two Russian oil companies counterproductive and stressed that Moscow would not face any issue due to the sanctions as it has strong immunity to Western sanctionsCommenting on US Treasury Departments sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said We consider this step to be exclusively counterproductive Russias leading Tass news agency reportedZakharovas statement comes after US President Donald Trump has imposed new sanctions on Russia targeting its two largest oil companies in his latest bid to end the conflict in UkraineThe US Treasury Department targeted Russian companies Rosneft and Lukoil and their subsidiaries warning that a future action could not be ruled outOn dialogue with the US Zakharova said that Russia sees no significant obstacles in continuing the process initiated by Russian President Putin and his US counterpart Trump to agree on the political framework for a settlement in Ukraine and to fill it with concrete resultsShe said that Russian Foreign Ministry is open to continuing contacts with the US State Department Tass reportedRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that purpose of these contacts is to specify the parameters of the RussiaUS dialogue on various aspects of bilateral relations and further joint steps in the Ukrainian settlement processWhile meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday Trump said he hoped that the war will be settledThese are tremendous sanctions These are very big against their two big oil companies And we hope that they wont be on for long We hope that the war will be settled he addedTrump also noted his previous conversations with Russian President Putin had not led to any breakthroughsEvery time I speak with Vladimir I have good conversations and then they dont go anywhere They just dont go anywhere Hes fighting a war Hes in a war Its two very competent sides and thats the way war is You never know with war but I would say that its time to make a deal he emphasisedTrump on Tuesday cancelled his proposed meeting with Putin in Budapest in Hungary saying he doesnt want to have a wasted meetingWe cancelled the meeting with President Putin It just didnt feel right to me It didnt feel like we were going to get to the place we have to get So I cancelled it but well do it in the future he noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/dialogue-is-always-better-than-confrontation-putin-on-cancelled-budapest-meeting-with-trump-644639.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-deploys-top-diplomatic-force-to-shore-up-gaza-peace-deal-644644.html New York Oct 24 US President Donald Trump has deployed his top diplomatic force to shore up his most significant achievement so far the Gaza peace deal that is precariously balanced After the principal negotiators Trumps soninlaw Jared Kushner and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff were stationed in Israel US VicePresident JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance went there for a threeday visit meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leadersOn their way back Thursday their paths crossed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who was heading there to pick up the diplomacyThe UNs Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov gave a mixed message to the Security Council on Thursday The agreement represents hope for a better future but the dynamics are extremely fragileThe Gaza ceasefire and the future of the peace deal are at risk from rash actions by both Hamas and IsraelisA measure of Trumps commitment to the peace deal is VicePresident Vances harsh words for the Israeli Parliament the Knesset dismissing as stupid its resolution to pave the way for the annexation of the West Bank a measure aimed at disrupting the peace dealIt was a very stupid political stunt and I personally take some insult to it The West Bank will not be annexed by Israel the US VicePresident saidIn the 14 days since the peace deal was signed in the presence of European and Arab and Muslim leaders the ceasefire was breached only once when some Hamas units fired on Israeli troops who retaliated with missilesTrump dismissed it as provocation by rogue elements not Hamas leadershipHis officials have also excused the inability of Hamas to return some of the bodies of the hostages as stipulated in the agreement pointing out that they may be trapped in the rubble left by Israeli bombingUS Permanent Representative to the UN Mike Waltz acknowledged at the Security Council the difficult road ahead to fulfil Trumps 20point planHe said This historic success is cause for celebration Its cause for determination But it cannot be cause for complacency As President Trump has said the job is not doneThe hostage and prisoner exchange and the return of most bodies by both sides are nearly complete and now the formidable task of disarming Hamas loomsUS VicePresident Vance said We have a very very tough task ahead of us which is to disarm HamasThe peace deal was hastily concluded and the key element an International Stabilisation Force that could conduct the demilitarisation has yet to be formed and for now Hamas is still armed and unleashing a reign of terror on its own people with the potential to undermine the peace agreementVance ruled out deploying US troops in Gaza but said they could be supervising and mediating the peace About 200 US troops are in Israel in preparation for that roleIndonesia a Muslim majority nation has offered 20000 troops and other countries have in theory agreed to participate in the forceAlthough the US and Israel are loath to have UN peacekeepers to reassure the participating countries in the force it may seek a UN umbrellaRubio spoke of going to the UN potentially and getting the international mandate building the international defence security forcesUN role could be modelled on the Haiti Multinational Security Support Mission led by Kenya that has since been transformed into the Gang Suppression Force to end the chaos thereThe UN is not directly involved with the force but the Security Council gives it legitimacyVance also indicated that the phase of rebuilding Gaza where estimates say 80 per cent of the homes have been destroyed in the Israeli attacks could begin soon in areas stabilisedThe hope is to rebuild Rafah over the next two to three years and where theoretically you could have half a million people live he saidVance also indicated that the phase of rebuilding Gaza where estimates say 80 per cent of the homes have been destroyed in the Israeli attacks could begin soon in areas stabilisedThe hope is to rebuild Rafah over the next two to three years and where theoretically you could have half a million people live he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-deploys-top-diplomatic-force-to-shore-up-gaza-peace-deal-644644.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/us-sanctions-against-russia-are-pretty-hefty-white-house-644646.html Washington Oct 24 A new set of sanctions of Russia will apply a lot of pressure on Moscow the White House said suggesting US President Donald Trump could eventually decide to ramp up the measures If you read the sanctions and look at them theyre pretty hefty Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday at a briefing citing reports that China and India the largest buyers of Russian oil were scaling back their purchasesIts full court press for sure and we expect that these sanctions are going to do harm she addedOn Wednesday the Trump administration imposed sanctions on Russias two largest oil companies as it called on Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefire in UkraineAsked whether additional sanctions could come down the line Leavitt left the door openIll leave that to the President Trump to decide she saidLeavitt told CNN on Thursday that President Trump decided to announce new Russia sanctions and call off a planned meeting between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin because he had not seen enough interest in moving the ball forward towards peace from the Russian sideThe President has always maintained that he would implement sanctions on Russia when he felt it was appropriate and necessary and yesterday was that day she told CNNI think the President has also long expressed his frustration with Vladimir Putin and frankly both sides of this war and hes always said in order to negotiate a good peace deal both sides need to be interested in a good peace deal Leavitt saidSpeaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday Trump said he had cancelled the Putin meeting adding It didnt feel like we were going to get to the place we have to get so I cancelled it but well do it in the futureLeavitt added on Thursday And so a meeting between these two leaders is not completely off the table I think the President and the entire administration hopes that one day that can happen again but we want to make sure that theres a tangible positive outcome out of that meeting and that its a good use of the Presidents timePressed on if the meeting was cancelled between Trump and Putin after a call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday revealed divergent expectations between the two leaders Leavitt said there were other factors at playThat was not the sole reason no she told the CNNI think the Secretary Rubio felt that was actually a productive call but again the President wants to make sure that a meeting between himself and President Putin will be a good use at this timeEarlier on Thursday the European Union announced a 19th round of sanctions against Russia which targets sectors including energy finance and the militaryThe bloc joins US President Trump in its financial penalties against Moscow IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/us-sanctions-against-russia-are-pretty-hefty-white-house-644646.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/russian-military-planes-violated-lithuanias-airspace-lithuanian-president-644647.html Vilnius Oct 24 Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has said that Russian planes violated the airspace of NATO member Lithuania He claimed on Thursday night that the aircraft a fighter jet and transport plane came from the Kaliningrad region in the southwestThis is cruel violation of international law and territorial sovereignty of Lithuania and we have to react to this Nauseda said in a video posted on XRussia has however denied that its military planes violated Lithuanian airspaceThe Russian Defence Ministry has said that Su30 fighter jets conducted scheduled training in the Kaliningrad region and did not deviate from their flight routesThe flights were carried out in strict accordance with the Rules for the Use of Airspace over the Territory of the Russian Federation the Ministry saidLithuanias military has said the planes were possibly conducting refuelling exercises when they entered the airspace for about 700 metres and departed after about 18 secondsTwo Spanish Air Force fighter jets which are performing a NATO air policing mission were scrambled to the site and are currently conducting air patrols Lithuanias military said in a statementLithuanias Foreign Ministry later said that it summoned the Russian Charge dAffaires to protest the alleged violationOnce again it confirms the importance of strengthening European air defence readiness President Nauseda wrote on XLast month NATO said it intercepted three Russian jets that violated Estonias airspaceThe Russian Defence Ministry at the time denied the claim insisting its flights were conducted in strict accordance with international rulesThe Baltic nations have grown increasingly concerned over Russias actions amid its ongoing war in UkraineA series of recent drone incidents and airspace violations by Russian warplanes has fueled fears that President Vladimir Putin may be testing NATOs defensive responseSome European leaders have accused Moscow of engaging in hybrid warfare though the Kremlin has denied any such activitiesLithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene also condemned the violation describing it as another act of Russian intimidationThis incident once again shows that Russia is behaving like a terrorist state disregarding international law and the security of neighbouring countries Ruginiene wrote on Facebook adding that Lithuania remains secure through its NATO allianceMeanwhile tensions between the US and Russia continue to simmer as the war in Ukraine drags onUS President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as his efforts to end the conflict stallOn Tuesday Russian drones and missiles struck targets across Ukraine killing at least six people including a woman and her two young daughtersHopefully hell become reasonable Trump said of Putin during remarks at the White House on Wednesday alongside NATO Chief Mark Rutte just hours after the US announced renewed sanctions on Russian oil aimed at pressuring Moscow IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/russian-military-planes-violated-lithuanias-airspace-lithuanian-president-644647.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-pauses-plan-to-send-federal-troops-to-san-francisco-644648.html Washington Oct 24 US President Donald Trump has announced that he is halting plans to deploy federal troops to San Francisco after discussions with the citys Mayor Daniel Lurie and appeals from major technology industry leaders In a post on Truth Social Trump said on Thursday that the federal government had been preparing to surge San Francisco on Saturday but reversed course after friends from the area asked him to reconsiderAmong them he said were Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Salesforce CEO Marc BenioffThe people of San Francisco have come together on fighting crime especially since we began to take charge of that very nasty subject Trump wroteGreat people like Jensen Huang Marc Benioff and others have called saying that the future of San Francisco is great They want to give it a shot Therefore we will not surge San Francisco on SaturdayMayor Lurie confirmed speaking with Trump late WednesdayI told him the same thing I told our residents San Francisco is on the rise Lurie said in a statementHe added that while the city welcomes continued federal cooperation with agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration to combat drugs having the military and militarised immigration enforcement in our city will hinder our recoveryWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision shows Trumps willingness to work with anyone across the aisle to do the right thing and clean up Americas citiesThe move is being closely watched in the San Francisco Bay Area home to the secondlargest Indian diaspora in the US and a major global technology hubThousands of Indianorigin professionals work in Silicon Valley including at companies like Nvidia and Salesforce whose leaders reportedly influenced Trumps decision to stand down the troop deploymentLeavitt said the operation is paused but that the administration will continue to monitor San Francisco closelyDemocratic leaders including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Lurie had spent weeks preparing for the possibility that Trump would send federal forces to San FranciscoIn June the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to protests sparked by immigration enforcement raids drew strong backlashIn August the Trump administration deployed the National Guard to Washington DC to fight crime and threatened to send troops to more Democraticled citiesIn late September Trump announced he was ordering troops to Portland calling the city War ravaged but the deployment was temporarily blocked by a federal judge IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-pauses-plan-to-send-federal-troops-to-san-francisco-644648.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-to-meet-chinese-president-xi-in-south-korea-on-oct-30-644649.html Washington Oct 24 US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a major trip to Asia this week with a significant meeting with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping scheduled to be held in South Korea The highlight will be his talks with Xi in South Korea which White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed would take place on October 30 on the sidelines of an AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation APEC summitLeavitt on Thursday shared details of Trumps Asia tour which covers Malaysia Japan and South Korea for ASEAN and APEC summits with trade talks peace dialogue and USChina tensions in focusTrump had previously threatened to scrap the meeting amid a flareup in the trade war between Washington and Beijing but he said on Wednesday he now hoped for a deal on everythingTrump will leave Washington on Friday and arrive on Sunday in Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN summit a meeting Trump skipped several times in his first termHe is set to sign a trade deal with Malaysia but more importantly to oversee the signing of a peace accord between Thailand and Cambodia as he continues his quest for a Nobel Peace PrizePresident Trump is keen to see the more positive results of the peace negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim saidTrumps next stop will be Tokyo on Tuesday and he will meet conservative Sanae Takaichi named this week as Japans first woman Prime Minister on WednesdayJapan has escaped the worst of the tariffs Trump slapped on countries around the world to end what he calls unfair trade balances that are ripping off the United StatesThe climax of the APEC summit trip is expected to be South Korea with Trump due to arrive in the southern port city of Busan later on Wednesday Leavitt saidTrump will then meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung address an APEC lunch with business leaders and meet US tech CEOs for dinner the White House said on the sidelines of the APEC summit in the city of GyeongjuThe next day Trump will meet Xi for the first time since his return to officeGlobal markets will be watching closely to see if the two men can halt the trade war between the worlds two biggest economies especially after a recent row over Beijings rare earth curbsTrump initially threatened to cancel the meeting and imposed fresh tariffs before saying he would go ahead after allHe said on Wednesday that he hoped to make a deal with Xi on everything and also hoped the Chinese leader could have a big influence on getting Russias Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine warSouth Korea seeking its own trade deal is reportedly considering the rare step of awarding Trump the Grand Order of Mugunghwa the countrys highest decoration during his visitNorth Korea will also be on the agenda The country fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday just days before Trump was due to visitSouth Korea has halted tours in parts of the Demilitarised Zone DMZ separating the two Koreas officials said on Thursday fueling speculation of a new meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong UnTrump has said he hopes to meet Kim again following several meetings during the US Presidents first term but there has been no confirmation of reports that the White House was looking at a new meeting this time IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-to-meet-chinese-president-xi-in-south-korea-on-oct-30-644649.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/israel-freezes-legislative-process-for-west-bank-annexation-644652.html Jerusalem Oct 24 Israel has froze the West Bank annexation bills that passed a preliminary vote in the Israeli Parliament or Knesset Ofir Katz Chairman of the government coalition said on Thursday in a statement that the bills for the full annexation of the West Bank and the annexation of the largescale settlement of Maale Adumim near Jerusalem will not be advanced until further noticeIsraels Parliament voted on Wednesday in favour of the two bills to apply Israeli law and administration to all settlements in Maale Adumim and the West Bank Xinhua news agency reportedThe vote was carried out during US VicePresident JD Vances visit to the countrySpeaking to reporters at Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv before his departure on Thursday Vance said the vote was a political stunt which has no practical significanceIf it was a political stunt it was a very stupid political stunt and I personally take some insult to it he saidIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus office said in a statement that the parliamentary vote on annexation was a deliberate political provocation by the Opposition to sow discord during US VicePresident JD Vances visit to IsraelIt added that Netanyahus Likud party did not vote for these bills Without Likud support these bills are unlikely to go anywhereMeanwhile delegations from Hamas and Fatah met in Cairo to discuss arrangements for the postwar phase in the Gaza Strip Egyptian TV channel AlQahera News reported on ThursdayHamas delegation is led by senior leader and chief negotiator Khalil alHayya while Fatahs delegation is headed by Palestinian VicePresident Hussein alSheikh and Palestinian intelligence chief Majed Faraj according to the reportIt added that Cairo is also hosting talks among Palestinian factions on the second phase of Trumps peace plan for Gaza noting that Egypt is preparing to host a conference on Gazas reconstruction in the second half of November IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/israel-freezes-legislative-process-for-west-bank-annexation-644652.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/india-lauds-trumps-role-in-achieving-gaza-peace-deal-644653.html United Nations Oct 24 India has lauded US President Donald Trumps role in achieving the landmark Gaza agreement and said it has created momentum for peace in the region The landmark initiative of the United States has generated diplomatic momentum towards peace and all parties must adhere to their obligations in this regard Indias Permanent Representative to UN P Harish said on ThursdayParticipating in a UN Security Council debate on the Middle East he said India would also like to place on record its appreciation for the United States and especially President Donald Trump for playing an instrumental role in forging the agreementIndia participated in the Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm elSheikh Egypt on October 13 and welcomed the signing of the landmark pact he addedAlthough Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited to the ceremony India was represented by External Affairs Minister of State Kirti Vardhan SinghThe agreement is centered on a 20point plan for peace and reconstruction for Gaza that Trump devised and with cajoling and coercion got Israel and Hamas to agree to the peace dealHarish also commended Egypt and Qatar who acted as intermediaries in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas for their role in getting the peace agreement throughIt is Indias hope that the positive diplomatic momentum that has been generated would lead to lasting peace in the region he saidNow is the time for all parties to support ongoing peace efforts rather than to derail them Harsh said adding that New Delhi remains firmly opposed to any unilateral moves by parties concernedThe shortterm gains of the recent diplomatic outcomes must pave the way for medium to longterm political commitments and practical action on the ground towards the realisation of a TwoState solution under which Israel and an independent Palestine nation will coexist in peaceHe reiterated Indias unwavering support to the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to selfdetermination national independence and sovereigntyHarish said that an independent Palestine state should also be economically viableProgrammes that include economic frameworks and mechanisms for social development investment and employment are needed he addedAccording to estimates about 80 per cent of the homes in Gaza have been destroyed in Israeli attacksAid is essential in the short term for rehabilitation and reconstruction and international support is needed for this Harish saidIndia has sent more than 170 million in aid to Palestine including projects worth 40 million that are in various stages of development he addedIn the last two years India sent 135 metric tons of medicines and supplies to Palestine he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/india-lauds-trumps-role-in-achieving-gaza-peace-deal-644653.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/anyone-attacking-the-police-will-get-appropriate-response-warns-haryana-dgp-644787.html Chandigarh Oct 24 Haryana Director General of Police DGP OP Singh on Friday said the working style of the police would be completely transformed but also underlined that indiscipline or misconduct would not be tolerated and warned that if anyone retaliates or attacks the police they will receive an immediate and appropriate response The police must now become proactive solutionoriented coordinated and citizencentric Simultaneously the living and working conditions of police personnel will also be improved the DGP said while chairing a meeting with all Commissioners of Police CPs Superintendents of Police SPs and Station House Officers SHOs in Panchkula near hereThe DGP directed officers of the Haryana Police Housing Corporation HPHC to ensure that within two weeks all police stations and posts are upgradedKitchens washrooms electrical wiring and safety systems should be repaired and improved He emphasized that every police station should appear clean safe and organisedMy foremost objective is to keep Haryana Police fighting fit and in working order an official statement quoting DGP Singh saidMistakes during duty are natural but indiscipline or misconduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances He added that Haryana Police remains on duty 247 365 days a year in service of the public I cannot see any of my police personnel in harms way we are here not to die but to serve and protect the peopleIf any criminal breaks the law they will be sent behind bars as per legal procedure but if anyone retaliates or attacks the police they will receive an immediate and appropriate response Haryana Police stands as a strong shield between the citizens and criminalsThe DGP directed that the families of martyred police personnel must receive immediate help as per rulesNo delays should occur and a report on their status should be submitted every 15 days No work related to martyr families should be left pendingThe DGP instructed all district officers to conduct regular field visits interact with police personnel and boost their morale He emphasized that polite behaviour with the public is crucialPolice officials should use simple courteous words like Please Sorry Thank You this will improve the image of the police and strengthen public trustThe DGP said the police must now remain active on social media Officers should monitor those spreading rumours or misinformation against the police right from the initial stage All police stations and posts must work together and formulate joint strategies to reduce crime in their surrounding areasDirector of Haryana Police Academy Arshinder Chawla has been directed to provide practical training to new subinspectors so that they learn reallife policing instead of adopting a filmy approach The DGP instructed that officers posted in sensitive areas must not take leave without prior intimationThe SHOs must inform the IG before taking leave and SPs must inform the ADG Law and Order DGP Singh concluded by saying that the goal of Haryana Police is clear every policeman must remain safe every citizen must live without fear and every police station must stand as a symbol of public trust IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/anyone-attacking-the-police-will-get-appropriate-response-warns-haryana-dgp-644787.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/foiled-is-terror-bid-2-suspects-sent-to-delhi-police-custody-till-oct-27-644789.html New Delhi Oct 24 Two suspected IS operatives arrested before they could plant a bomb in Delhi were on Friday sent to three days police custody till October 27 by a city court an official said Md Adnan Khan alias Abu Muharib 19 a resident of Sadiq Nagar in south Delhi and Adnan Khan alias Abu Mohammad 20 a resident of Karond Bhopal MP were arrested on October 16 and 18 respectivelyOn Friday the Delhi court sent the two to police custody to pave the way for their interrogation on the data recovered from their mobile phones and pen drives seized from themThe Delhi Police through the public prosecutor had sought an extension in the two accuseds custody by four days but the court at Patiala House complex allowed only a threeday extension in their custodyWhile seeking their custody the police said the gadgets seized from the two had been sent for lab analysis and they wanted to interrogate the two over their social media accountsThe police also informed the court that they were yet to question some other suspects involved in the foiled attempt to strike terror in the national CapitalBoth suspects allegedly communicated with a Syriabased IS handler identified as Abu Ibrahim alQureshi according to the policeThe defence lawyer told the court that they had not yet been given a copy of the first information report FIRPramod Singh Kushwah Additional Commissioner of Police Special Cell said the interstate module of IS was disseminating jihadi videos on social media and had progressed to an advanced stage of planning attacks at crowded locations in Delhi during the festive seasonThey had started procuring materials for improvised explosive devices IEDs he saidAfter their arrest the Delhi Police have recovered a pen drive containing the video of Md Adnan Delhi taking the Bayʿah while dressed in IS attire black clothing and scarf an IS flag mobile phones containing radical videos and related material hard disks and a laptopEarlier surveillance showed that Md Adnan Delhi and Adnan Khan Bhopal were active on multiple social platforms using them to spread extremist content recruit followers and coordinate activities the police saidDuring a search of Md Adnans Delhi residence investigators recovered three mobile phones containing incriminating IS material images and manuals detailing remote detonation systems instructions on making plastic bombs and Molotov cocktails a pen drive hard disks an IS flag the clothing used during the Bayah and a timer clock intended for use in an IEDThe suspect from Bhopal had previously been arrested by Uttar Pradesh ATS under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and after obtaining bail in 2024 he resumed terroristrelated activity chiefly through online recruitment and propaganda dissemination In June 2024 he was arrested by UP ATS for threatening an Additional Session Judge in connection with the videographic survey of GyanvapiThe police said Md Adnan from Delhi admitted to taking the Bayah pledge of allegiance to the current IS Caliph Abu Hafs alHashimi alQurayshi through a Syriabased handlerThe Bayah was recorded on video while the suspect was dressed in IS attire said a police statementThe investigators said the Bhopalbased suspect regularly sent radical jihadi videos and instructed Md Adnan is in Delhi to edit and disseminate them IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/foiled-is-terror-bid-2-suspects-sent-to-delhi-police-custody-till-oct-27-644789.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pm-modi-hails-itbps-unwavering-resolve-and-devotion-to-duty-on-raising-day-644791.html New Delhi Oct 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the IndoTibetan Border Police ITBP on the 64th foundation day of the force hailing the forces sacrifice and humanitarian service Taking it to X the PM Modi said Warm greetings to all ITBP Himveers and their families on their Raising Day The Force embodies unmatched courage discipline and devotion to dutyServing amid the harshest climates and most difficult terrains they safeguard the nation with unwavering resolve Their compassion and readiness during disaster relief and rescue missions reflect the finest traditions of service and humanity he addedEarlier in the day Vice President C P Radhakrishnan also greeted the ITBP on its foundation dayIn a message Radhakrishnan said On ITBP Raising Day I salute the brave heroes of the IndoTibetan Border Police who stand as the first line of defence along our Himalayan frontiersSince its inception ITBP has exemplified courage discipline and unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nations borders and people Their tireless vigilance humanitarian service and dedication inspire pride and confidence in the strength and security of India he said in a message on XThe ITBP was raised on October 24 1962 Currently the Force guards a 3488 kmlong IndiaChina border ranging from the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal PradeshApart from this the Force also plays an important role in various internal security duties and operations against LeftWing Extremism in the state of ChhattisgarhMost of the ITBPs Border Out Posts BOPs are located at altitudes ranging from 9000 ft to 18800 ft where temperatures drop to minus 45 degrees Celsius in extreme winters according to the Home MinistryThe ITBP is a specialised armed police force of the nation that trains its personnel in various disciplines including mountaineering and skiing apart from intensive tactical training thereby creating a distinctive image of the ForceThe Force also conducts relief and rescue operations as First Responders for natural calamities in the Himalayan region The Force has responded in hundreds of search rescue and relief operations over the years to provide succour to citizens in distress due to various calamities IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pm-modi-hails-itbps-unwavering-resolve-and-devotion-to-duty-on-raising-day-644791.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-apprehends-minor-with-11-gold-biscuits-along-india-bangladesh-border-644584.html Kolkata Oct 23 The Border Security Force BSF has apprehended a minor boy with 11 gold biscuits along the IndoBangladesh Border IBB in the North 24Parganas district of West Bengal The incident has brought to light how smugglers are now using minors as couriers to evade arrest Troops of the 143 Bn BSF South Bengal Frontier deployed at the Bithari Border Outpost had received intelligence inputs of an attempt to smuggle gold in their area of jurisdiction During checks they came across an Indian minor carrying a briefcase During a search a black packet with the 11 gold biscuits were found in his possession a senior BSF official said According to an official the weight of the seized gold is 128617 grams It is valued at around Rs 164 crore During questioning the boy said that he is a resident of Daharkanda village in the Swarupnagar police station area of North 24Parganas He also said that he had been sent by his mother to deliver the packet to a designated point The boy has been handed over to concerned authorities along with the gold for further legal processing A search has been launched for the boys mother and others involved in the racket This recovery once again underscores the alertness professionalism and commitment of BSF troops in curbing crossborder smuggling along the IndiaBangladesh border despite attempts by criminal networks to exploit minors for such illegal activities the official said While stating that the BSF personnel are fully capable of preventing all kinds of illegal activities along the border he urged the border population to report any information regarding gold smuggling or other crimes to ensure peace in the area They can call the Seema Sathi Helpline Number 14419 or send a WhatsApp text or voice message to 9903472227 Those providing credible information would be suitably rewarded and their identities kept confidential he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-apprehends-minor-with-11-gold-biscuits-along-india-bangladesh-border-644584.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/security-cooperation-integrated-check-posts-top-agenda-at-india-bhutan-border-talks-644594.html New Delhi Oct 23 A roadmap for integrated check posts and capacity building for security personnel were discussed during a review meeting between India and Bhutan on bilateral security cooperation and border management an official said on Thursday Both delegations expressed satisfaction at the cordial and constructive discussions and reiterated their resolve to work together towards ensuring a safe secure and prosperous border region the official said in a statementThe discussions also covered capacity building for Bhutans police it said adding that both the sides reviewed bilateral security cooperation and border management issues including mobile signal spill over future roadmap for Integrated Check Posts maintenance of boundary pillars and crossborder movementThe 14th IndiaBhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security was held in Thimphu Bhutan from October 1617The Indian delegation was led by Rajendra Kumar Secretary Department of Border Management Ministry of Home Affairs while the Bhutanese side was headed by Sonam Wangyel Secretary Ministry of Home AffairsThe Indian delegation included officials from the Sashastra Seema Bal Land Ports Authority of India Department of Telecommunications Narcotics Control Bureau Survey of India Customs and representatives from Assam West Bengal Sikkim and Arunachal PradeshEarlier on the occasion of Diwali Bhutans Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Monday shared greetings and wished harmony and new beginningsIn a post on X the Bhutanese PM said Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Diwali filled with love laughter and togetherness May the light of this festival guide us towards hope harmony and new beginningsIn July a delegation of Indian foreign ministry held wideranging discussions in Thimpu on all aspects of bilateral cooperation including development partnership energy trade and investment connectivity and trade infrastructure technology peopletopeople ties as well as other regional issues of mutual importanceDuring the official visit the Indian Foreign Secretary received an audience with Bhutans King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and also called on the countrys Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay besides Minister of Foreign Affairs D N DhungyelThe Foreign Secretary along with his Bhutanese counterpart Pema Choden cochaired the 3rd India Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks for the 13th Five Year Plan FYP of BhutanPrime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bhutan in March this year had announced the Indian governments development support of Nu 100 billion INR 10000 crore for Bhutans 13th FiveYear Plan period IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/security-cooperation-integrated-check-posts-top-agenda-at-india-bhutan-border-talks-644594.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/aid-and-abuse-the-forgotten-girls-of-pakistan-644595.html New Delhi Oct 23 In Pakistan the abduction forced conversion and marriage of minor Hindu and Christian girls has emerged as one of South Asias most persistent human rights crises Beneath the political narratives of reform and international cooperation lies a grim reality minority girls continue to disappear their identities erased and their families silenced This ongoing tragedy challenges the very credibility of global commitments to gender equality and human rightsDatabacked realityA recent report titled Pakistan Genderbased Violence against minor girls of Hindus Sikhs and Christians published by the Global Hindu Temple Network presents verified data on hundreds of cases involving abduction and forced conversion of minor girls between 2021 and 2025 The report highlights how religious identity compounds gender vulnerability in Pakistan where girls from Hindu and Christian communities are often abducted from their homes converted under coercion and married to much older menThe data indicate that the majority of victims are below 16 years of age and in over 70 per cent of documented cases the police either refused to register First Information Reports FIRs or later diluted them under pressure In many instances victims were presented in court claiming to have willingly converted a narrative often extracted under duressIn Sindh and Punjab the two provinces with the highest number of recorded cases the nexus between religious extremism and patriarchal dominance sustains a climate of fearThe report also notes a concerning institutional apathy where state and law enforcement agencies not only fail to protect victims but in some cases facilitate the perpetrators This impunity perpetuates a cycle of fear forcing minority families into silence or migrationRaising issue at global platformsDrawing from these findings the President of the Global Hindu Temple Network America Mohinder Gulati recently raised the issue during the World Bank Civil Society Organisation CSO Forum and in communication with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund IMF He questioned how Pakistan continues to receive billions in development funding while ignoring gross violations of its minority girls fundamental rightsThis reality even brings into question Pakistans commitments to international conventions on womens and childrens rights including CEDAW and the Convention on the Rights of the ChildMohinder Gulatis intervention highlighted a stark contradiction while international institutions publicly champion gender equality their funding practices often fail to account for structural discrimination in recipient countries If gender justice remains confined to metrics and not moral accountability the very essence of inclusive development loses meaningSilence becomes complicityPakistans treatment of its minorities is not an isolated domestic issue It is an indicator of systemic gender injustice The absence of global outrage reflects a troubling hierarchy in human rights advocacy where the faith of victims determines the urgency of response International institutions cannot claim moral leadership while turning away from the abduction and violation of young girls based on their religionDevelopment aid that overlooks such abuse does not empower it enables Funds allocated for womens empowerment and education cannot absolve a state that denies its minorities the right to dignity and protection As the report underscores until justice for these girls becomes part of the gender dialogue every statement on equity and inclusion will ring hollowCall for moral and institutional accountabilityThis issue demands more than diplomatic caution it requires moral clarity The World Bank and IMF must review their gender policy enforcement in countries like Pakistan ensuring that funding aligns with tangible progress on human rights benchmarks Monitoring must go beyond token representation and include independent audits of genderlinked violations especially those affecting minoritiesThe silence surrounding abducted Hindu and Christian girls is not just Pakistans failure it is a failure of global conscience As long as institutions measure progress through numbers and not through justice aid will remain complicit in oppressionDr Vinay Nalwa is the coauthor of the report Pakistan Genderbased Violence against minor girls of Hindus Sikhs and Christians published by the Global Hindu Temple Network IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/aid-and-abuse-the-forgotten-girls-of-pakistan-644595.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistans-dangerous-game-wooing-trump-at-the-cost-of-china--644389.html London Oct 22 In the shadowy corridors of Rawalpindi Pakistans military establishment has once again begun its familiar geopolitical dance But this time it seems to be turning toward the United States while leaving its allweather ally China out in the cold Over the past few months several overtures from Islamabad to Washington have revealed a desperate bid to regain relevance in the Trumpian world order From mineral and crypto deals to symbolic gestures like nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize Pakistans military elite appears to be betting its future on a renewed partnership with Washington even if that means alienating BeijingFor a country whose generals once proclaimed their friendship with China to be higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the sea this sudden pivot is striking This is not surprising given that Pakistans establishment has a long tradition of transactional diplomacy in pursuit of dollars legitimacy and strategic indulgenceBut what makes this different is that given how Beijing and Washington are now locked in a global leadership contest Pakistan by aligning itself too closely with one risks becoming collateral damagePakistani overtures began soon after Donald Trumps secondterm inauguration in January 2025 Within weeks the Pakistan Army arrested and handed over a key ISISK operative Mohammad Sharifullah accused of abetting the August 26 2021 Abbey Gate bombing at Kabul airport that killed 13 US service members and roughly 170 Afghan civiliansThe timing of Sharifullahs arrest was hardly coincidental This gesture was a message from Asim Munir who led the Pakistan military establishment to President Trump that Islamabad was ready to be your regional partner againThe move worked as Donald Trump publicly thanked Islamabad and hinted at a new era in USPakistan relations What has followed since is a cascade of carefully orchestrated gestures In June Asim Munir became the first Pakistani military leader to be hosted by President Trump for a formal luncheon at the White House which is an honour typically reserved for heads of stateWithin days of that visit Pakistans National Assembly in what could be characterised as a bizarre display of flattery nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace PrizeIt was incidentally a day before the US joined the Israeli war against Iran and struck its nuclear facilities Soon after Islamabad signed a strategic minerals partnership allowing American firms access to rare earth reserves in Balochistan which was previously monopolised by Chinese companiesGiven how the Pakistani establishment has been warming up to Donald Trump is something that could go unnoticed in Beijing For nearly a decade China had been Pakistans major partner investing billions of dollars under the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor CPEC and in return received exclusive access to extract Balochistans mineralsAs such by inviting Washington into the very terrain makes it implicit that Pakistan having become a model of Chinas infrastructure diplomacy in the last decade is auctioning its loyalties to the highest bidderBut perhaps the most provocative sign of this geopolitical realignment cannot be observed in these deals but Pakistans recurrent bombing of Afghanistan in recent daysOn October 9 Pakistan conducted targeted strikes in Kabul and Khost provinces of Afghanistan targeting Noor Wali Mehsud of the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP This was followed by a fullblown confrontation between Pakistan and Afghan forces from October 1112 leading to dozens of military and civilian casualties on either side of the Durand LineWhile Islamabads explanation of retaliation against crossborder militancy has been unconvincing beneath the rhetoric seems to be a deeper motive tied to the shifting regional calculus between Washington Beijing and IslamabadIt should be recalled that days before the AfghanPakistan border clashes President Trump had publicly demanded that the Taliban hand over the Bagram Airbase Afghanistans largest military facility to American forces The base he argued was essential for maintaining a regional presence against China and IranFor over two decades of American occupation of Afghanistan Bagram represented not just military utility but geopolitical leverage For Pakistans generals who have long specialised in creating facts on the ground the airstrikes offered an opportunity to reposition themselves as the indispensable partner for a potential US return to Afghanistan This is a role that they relished during the Cold War and the War on Terror as it brought unaccountable dollars to fill their coffersThe strikes also carried a hidden message that Pakistan could act as a spoiler in Afghanistans fragile stability if its strategic value was ignored In this sense the assault was less about fighting the TTP whom Islamabad has not only tolerated but even negotiated with in the pastIt was more about signalling to Washington that Pakistan remains the key to Afghanistans future It was a move straight out of the military establishments old playbook of leveraging instability to regain relevanceNevertheless this strategy now risks undermining Chinas increasing economic interests in both Afghanistan and Pakistan Since the US withdrawal in 2021 Beijing has quietly expanded its footprint there and sought to integrate Afghanistan into the Belt and Road Initiative while securing access to its vast mineral reservesIn August this year the Taliban government signed agreements with China to extract copper lithium and rare earth elements which are vital for Chinas green technology transition and manufacturing industriesBeijing has also viewed Afghanistan as an important buffer in securing its western provinces particularly Xinjiang and the northsouth transit routes under the CPECPakistans airstrikes therefore did more than inflame tensions with Kabul as they risked destabilising Chinas delicate investments and undercutting its influence in a region where it had painstakingly cultivated the Talibans trust For a country that had invested billions in Pakistans infrastructure energy and mining sectors this new volatility poses serious concernsIt should not be difficult for Beijing to read the messaging that Pakistans military establishment appears to be once again repositioning itself as Washingtons frontline partner even at the cost of jeopardising Chinese economic interestsThe fact that Islamabad has also signed a new crypto regulation and trade framework with American firms reportedly aimed at facilitating digital transactions tied to resource deals further highlights how Pakistans elite are seeking to integrate their financial fortunes with US capital rather than Chinese state financeAs such signs of strain between Beijing and Islamabad are already emerging Beijing has quietly suspended some funding tranches under CPEC citing regulatory uncertainties besides persisting security concerns after a spate of attacks on Chinese personnel in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa last yearThis slow erosion of trust represents more than a diplomatic rift signals a structural realignment in Pakistans foreign policy away from Beijing toward WashingtonThe irony is that China has been Pakistans most consistent benefactor pouring over 60 billion into CPEC providing military hardware and shielding Islamabad from international isolationYet for the generals in Rawalpindi immediate political and financial returns matter more than strategic consistency The elite calculus is simple a few highprofile US deals and a symbolic nod from the White House can bring legitimacy aid and perhaps a temporary reprieve from Pakistans deepening economic crisisNevertheless Pakistans establishment may believe it is outsmarting the great powers but history suggests otherwise As it courts Washington with minerals and militants it may soon discover that in a world defined by sharper alignments there is little room left for a state that tries to play both sides The cost of this latest gamble may not just be Chinas trust but it could be Pakistans last remaining strategic leverage IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistans-dangerous-game-wooing-trump-at-the-cost-of-china--644389.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rs-27-770-crore-deal-indian-army-to-induct-425-lakh-cqb-carbines-in-2026-644411.html New Delhi Oct 22 The Indian Army will begin inducting the Close Quarter Battle CQB carbines into its ranks from 2026 following a major procurement contract The deal worth Rs 27770 crore covers the purchase of 425 lakh CQB carbines to replace and modernise small arms across infantry unitsAccording to Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar Director General Infantry defence firms have been given a strict timeline to complete deliveriesCompanies must supply the entire consignment within two years he said on Wednesday underscoring the urgency behind the fasttrack modernisation driveThe contract finalised last month was signed between the Defence Ministry and two manufacturing entities Bharat Forge a unit of Kalyani Strategic Systems and PLR Systems a joint venture formed by the Adani Group and Israel Weapon Industries IWIThe order specifies 55645mm CQB carbines as the standard issue for the new procurementUnder the terms of the agreement Bharat Forge is responsible for supplying 60 per cent of the total order equating to 255000 rifles while PLR Systems will provide the remaining 40 per cent or 170000 unitsThe procurement is being presented as part of a broader push towards Atmanirbharta in defence production marrying indigenous manufacturing with strategic partnershipsNotably the DG Infantry during an informal media interaction on Wednesday noted that wars are not fought with borrowed weaponsReaffirming that the Infantry remains the cutting edge of the Indian Army Lt Gen Kumar said the Army is undergoing a major shift under the Decade of Transformation initiative focusing on modernisation selfreliance and human resource excellenceThe Infantry of tomorrow will be technologically advanced modular and versatile capable of fighting and winning in multidomain environments the DG saidHighlighting lessons from Operation Sindoor Lt Gen Kumar stressed the importance of precision jointness and technologydriven warfareHe also talked about the integration with enhanced Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance ISR assets while talking about Operation Sindoor IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rs-27-770-crore-deal-indian-army-to-induct-425-lakh-cqb-carbines-in-2026-644411.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ukraine-strikes-military-plant-oil-refinery-in-russia-644414.html Kyiv Oct 23 Ukrainian forces conducted strikes on a military plant and an oil refinery in Russia the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said in a statement The strikes hit the Saransk Mechanical Plant in the capital of Mordovia which reportedly produces antipersonnel engineering ammunition minelaying kits ammunition detonators and initiation nodes causing explosions according to the statement released on WednesdayThe Saransk Mechanical Plant is part of the stateowned Rostec Corporation and manufactures equipment and components for various industries with a primary focus on mechanical engineering and the defence sectorIn 2020 the plant was temporarily shut down for 90 days due to safety violations related to explosive production according to the Russian business daily KommersantRussian air defences intercepted 44 Ukrainian drones overnight and into the morning of Wednesday including eight over Dagestan according to Russias Defence MinistryNo drones were reportedly shot down over MordoviaArtyom Zdunov the head of the Mordovia confirmed that the region had come under a largescale drone attack which caused damage to a local enterpriseA separate attack targeted the Makhachkala oil refinery in Dagestan where a processing unit was struck the statement said adding that the refinery supplies fuel to Russian military vessels of the Caspian FleetMakhachkala Mayor Dzhambulat Salavov initially posted on his Telegram channel that the drone attack had damaged several commercial facilities and two vehicles in the city However he deleted the post within 12 minutesA photo included in the post showed not only damaged buildings but also military vehiclesIt noted that the strikes were intended to reduce Russias militaryeconomic potentialUkrainian forces targeted the Bryansk Chemical Plant using UKsupplied Storm Shadow missiles on TuesdayThe operation was conducted jointly by Ukraines Air Force in coordination with the Navy Land Forces and other military unitsUkraine has previously used Storm Shadows to strike targets in Russias Bryansk and Kursk regions as well as in Russianoccupied CrimeaThe strikes on Russian facilities supporting the war effort in Ukraine come amid ongoing talks between Kyiv and Washington over the potential delivery of longrange Tomahawk cruise missilesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that enhancing Ukraines longrange strike capabilities could increase pressure on Russia to seek a diplomatic resolution of the fullscale war IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ukraine-strikes-military-plant-oil-refinery-in-russia-644414.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/37-arrested-in-greece-over-eu-farm-subsidy-fraud-644417.html Athens Oct 23 The Greek police have arrested 37 people in a nationwide operation targeting a criminal network accused of defrauding the European Unions EU agricultural subsidy system authorities said According to the Hellenic Police on Wednesday the operation was carried out by the Organised Crime Division in Thessaloniki Pella Ioannina Attica and CreteThe suspects allegedly obtained EU farm subsidies through false declarations submitted to OPEKEPE a public agency responsible for managing and disbursing agricultural aid schemes funded by the EUs Common Agricultural Policy Xinhua news agency reportedAccording to the European Public Prosecutors Office EPPO in the course of the preliminary investigation 324 individuals were identified as subsidy recipients causing an estimated cost of more than 196 million to the EU budgetOf these 42 are believed to be involved in this case and are considered current members of the criminal group the EPPO saidInvestigators estimate that the network illegally acquired between 5 million euros 58 million and 10 million euros out of more than 20 million euros in total subsidiesMost suspects are not connected to farming and the core group is believed to consist of about 10 individuals Greek national broadcaster ERT reportedThe operation was conducted in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutors Office which began investigating the case about 18 months ago the report added 1 euro 116 US dollarGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis under pressure due to his familys political ties in Crete vowed to imprison those guilty and recover the misappropriated fundsHe claimed the fraud began in 2016 before his 2019 tenure and warned that Greeces EU subsidies could be at risk if the issue isnt resolvedWhatever the political cost I am not backing down Mitsotakis told Skai radioGovernment Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis echoed the sentiment stressing that public resources must not be embezzled for personal gainSeveral Ministers and Deputy Ministers have resigned over their alleged involvement in the scandalThe EU has already fined Athens 400 million after finding evidence of systemic failings in the handling of farm subsidies from 2016 through to 2023Greece also risks losing its EU farm subsidies unless it provides an improved action plan on how it will stop funds being siphoned off into corruptionThe original deadline was October 2 but this has now been pushed back to November 4 IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/37-arrested-in-greece-over-eu-farm-subsidy-fraud-644417.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/preparations-for-trump-putin-summit-continue-hungarian-pm-orban-644419.html Budapest Oct 23 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that preparations for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin continue Preparations for peace summit continue The date is uncertain When the time is right we will make it happen Orban wrote on Wednesday in a Facebook postPreparations for a possible meeting in Hungarys capital Budapest were put on hold following what was described as a constructive but inconclusive phone conversation between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov earlier this week US media reportedFollowing a phone conversation with Putin last week Trump said he was ready to meet the Russian leader soon to seek a breakthrough in efforts to end the RussiaUkraine war Xinhua news agency reportedHowever the US President said on Tuesday that his planned meeting with Putin had been shelved because he did not want to waste the meetingKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the timing of a possible summit remains undecided stressing that serious preparation would be required before any meeting could take placeDespite the delay Russias special envoy for investment and economic cooperation Kirill Dmitriev said late Tuesday on his X account that preparations continue for a future summit adding that the meeting had not been cancelledThe summit delay followed Trumps meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday where he ruled out a trilateral summit with Russia and Ukraine citing deep tensions between Moscow and KyivTrump and Putin met in the US state of Alaska in August but no deal was reached and ceasefire negotiations remain deadlockedOn October 16 Trump started a reboot of the attempts to end the inglorious RussiaUkraine war and announced that he would meet with PutinTrump talked with Putin and said on Truth Social I believe great progress was made with todays telephone conversationHe said he will discuss with Zelensky his talk with PutinKremlin Spokesman Peskov confirmed the talk IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/preparations-for-trump-putin-summit-continue-hungarian-pm-orban-644419.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-american-paul-kapur-sworn-in-as-us-assistant-secretary-for-south-and-central-asia-644422.html Washington Oct 23 IndianAmerican security expert Paul Kapur was officially sworn in as the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs marking a key appointment of the Trump administration for the region The State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs posted on Wednesday on X Welcome to StateSCA Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur This morning Dr Kapur was officially sworn in as the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian AffairsKapur succeeds Donald Lu who served as Assistant Secretary from September 2021 through January 2025Kapur previously served from 2020 to 2021 on the State Departments Policy Planning Staff where he worked on issues related to South and Central Asia IndoPacific strategy and IndiaUS relationsHe has also led the IndiaUS Track 15 dialogue and other strategic defence engagements between the two countriesHe is a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and a professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey CaliforniaIn early October Kapur was confirmed by a Senate vote along with the new US Ambassador to India Sergio GorDuring his Senate confirmation hearing in June Kapur said his career has come full circle having studied the region academically and now stepping into a leading diplomatic roleI cant avoid the feeling of having come full circle I was born in New Delhi to an Indian father and an American mother Although I visited India often during my childhood I grew up in the United States as a thoroughly American kid never imagining that my career would someday return me to the place where I was born he addedOn US ties with India Kapur asserted that the two countries share a host of common interestsThe United States and India share a host of common interests ensuring a free and open IndoPacific region which is not dominated by China expanding bilateral trade building our economic relationship so that it is more symmetrical and profitable facilitating technology sharing and innovation and ensuring access to the energy necessary to fuel our economies he notedOn Pakistan he said that he would pursue security cooperation where beneficial to US interestsThe bureau plays a crucial role in shaping US policy on security economic engagement counterterrorism and infrastructure development in the broader South and Central Asia region IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-american-paul-kapur-sworn-in-as-us-assistant-secretary-for-south-and-central-asia-644422.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/us-military-sinks-alleged-drug-trafficking-vessel-in-pacific-killing-2-644423.html Washington Oct 23 The US military has sank its eighth alleged drugtrafficking vessel in international waters the first such strike in the Pacific killing two people aboard US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Yesterday at the direction of President Trump the Department of War conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel being operated by a Designated Terrorist Organisation and conducting narcotrafficking in the Eastern Pacific he wrote on Wednesday on XHegseth accused the vessel of carrying narcotics and transiting along a known drugtrafficking transit route Xinhua news agency reportedJust as Al Qaeda waged war on our homeland these cartels are waging war on our border and our people There will be no refuge or forgiveness only justice he wrote calling the killed narcoterrorists but offering no evidence or group nameHegseth said the strike was conducted in international watersA daily US media daily reported it happened near Colombias Pacific coastThe Pentagon launched seven previous operations in the southern Caribbean international waters from September mainly against boats accused of trafficking drugs from Venezuela to the USThe total death toll from recent US attacks on alleged drugtrafficking vessels has risen to at least 34 as of WednesdayRelations between the US and Colombia have worsened recentlyEarlier this month Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused US President Donald Trumps administration of murder for killing drug suspects at seaTrump responded by cutting US aid to Colombia while threatening to impose new tariffs on the South American countryTuesdays attack brings the confirmed death toll from Trumps bombing campaign to 34 according to government statementsThe air strikes began on September 2 when Trump announced on his social media account that he had ordered a kinetic strike that morning on a small boat travelling through international watersEleven people whom Trump identified as terrorists were killed in the attack Their identities were not disclosed nor was any evidence provided about their destination or cargoPlease let this serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the United States of America Trump said accusing the boats passengers without proof of being linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de AraguaMore attacks followed On September 15 another strike occurred in the Caribbean killing three people Then a third strike took place on September 19 also killing threeThe bombing campaign spilled over into the following month On October 3 Hegseth announced a new strike had claimed the lives of four people Six more people were killed on October 14The seventh known strike however was a departure from the Trump administrations routine for announcing attacksGenerally Trump and his associates had been among the first to reveal the attacks sharing them on social media paired with grainy aerial footageBut on October 16 US media broke the news that a strike had taken place and that there were two survivors a firstThe Trump administration confirmed the attack a day laterThe survivors were quickly repatriated to their home countries Ecuador and ColombiaEcuador has since released its survivor saying there was no evidence he was involved in a crimeBut Trump doubled down describing the men as riding in what he called a very large DRUGCARRYING SUBMARINETwo additional people he confirmed were killed in the attack IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/us-military-sinks-alleged-drug-trafficking-vessel-in-pacific-killing-2-644423.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-sanctions-two-russian-oil-companies-hopes-ukraine-war-will-be-settled-644425.html Washington Oct 23 For the first time in his second term US President Donald Trump has imposed new sanctions on Russia targeting its two largest oil companies in his latest bid to end the conflict in Ukraine The US Treasury Department targeted Russian companies Rosneft and Lukoil and their subsidiaries warning that a future action could not be ruled outWhile meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House Trump said he hoped that the war will be settledThese are tremendous sanctions These are very big against their two big oil companies And we hope that they wont be on for long We hope that the war will be settled he addedTrump also noted his previous conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin had not led to any breakthroughsEvery time I speak with Vladimir I have good conversations and then they dont go anywhere They just dont go anywhere Hes fighting a war Hes in a war Its two very competent sides and thats the way war is You never know with war but I would say that its time to make a deal he emphasisedTrump on Tuesday cancelled his proposed meeting with Putin in Budapest in Hungary saying he doesnt want to have a wasted meetingOn Wednesday he said it didnt feel right to himWe cancelled the meeting with President Putin It just didnt feel right to me It didnt feel like we were going to get to the place we have to get So I cancelled it but well do it in the future he notedThe decision was taken to cancel the meeting after a phone call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on MondayLast week Trump held a twoandahalfhourlong phone call with the Russian President and said great progress was made in the conversationA day after the call Trump hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House calling his meeting very interesting and cordialThe meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was very interesting and cordial but I told him as I likewise strongly suggested to President Putin that it is time to stop the killing and make a DEAL the US President wrote on Truth SocialTrump also suggested that both leaders should stop where they are and claim victoryAfter mediating a ceasefire in Gaza Trump has shifted his attention to the RussiaUkraine war and has stepped up efforts to end the conflictTrumps highly publicised summit with Putin in Alaska in August ended without an agreement IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-sanctions-two-russian-oil-companies-hopes-ukraine-war-will-be-settled-644425.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/louvre-director-admits-security-failures-proposes-new-measures-644426.html Paris Oct 23 Louvre Museum Director Laurence des Cars has admitted failures in the museums external surveillance system and announced a series of new security measures Appearing before the French Senate des Cars said on Wednesday that the museums external CCTV coverage was insufficient and that late last weeks jewellery theft had exposed several weak pointsWe are facing a terrible failure at the Louvre for which I take my share of responsibility she said adding that she had offered her resignation but the French Culture Minister Rachida Dati declined the offerDes Cars outlined several measures to enhance security including reinforcing perimeter protection with antivehicle barriers expanding and upgrading surveillance systems across the museum complex and requesting the Interior Ministry to set up a police station inside the museum Xinhua news agency reportedMeanwhile she defended the museums existing 80millioneuro 9289 million security plan rejecting a recent report that cited persistent delays in the implementation of the planFrench President Emmanuel Macron called for an acceleration of the Louvres security upgrades during Wednesdays Cabinet meetingThe museum reopened to visitors on Wednesday morning three days after the spectacular theft of jewellery estimated at about 88 million euros 102 million 1 euro 116 US dollarInterior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Monday that the museums alarm was triggered when the window of the Apollo Gallery was forcedPolice officers arrived on site two or three minutes after they were called by an individual that witnessed the scene he said to a television channelOfficials said the heist lasted less than eight minutes in total including less than four minutes inside the LouvreNunez did not disclose details about video surveillance cameras that may have filmed the thieves around and in the museum pending a police investigationThere are cameras all around the Louvre he saidSundays theft focused on the gilded Apollo Gallery where the Crown Diamonds are displayedAlarms brought Louvre agents to the room forcing the intruders to bolt but the robbery was already overEight objects were taken according to officials a sapphire diadem necklace and single earring from a matching set linked to 19thcentury French queens MarieAmelie and Hortense an emerald necklace and earrings from the matching set of Empress MarieLouise Napoleon Bonapartes second wife a reliquary brooch and Empress Eugenies diadem and her large corsagebow brooch a prized 19thcentury imperial ensemble IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/louvre-director-admits-security-failures-proposes-new-measures-644426.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-cancels-meeting-with-putin-says-it-just-didnt-feel-right-to-me-644427.html Washington Oct 23 US President Donald Trump has said that he has cancelled his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin citing a lack of progress in diplomatic efforts We cancelled the meeting with President Putin Trump told reporters on Wednesday at the White HouseIt just didnt feel right to meIt didnt feel like we were going to get to the place we have to get So I cancelled it but well do it in the future Trump addedHe said last week that he will meet with Putin in Hungarys Budapest for talks following a phone conversation between the two leadersOn Tuesday however he told reporters at the White House that such a meeting would be a waste of timeTrump also expressed frustration with the stalled negotiationsIn terms of honesty the only thing I can say is every time I speak with Vladimir I have good conversations and then they dont go anywhere They just dont go anywhere he saidThe summit cancellation came as the White House unveiled new sanctions targeting Russian oil exports part of a broader effort to pressure Moscow over its continued military operations in UkraineTrump said he hoped the measures would be temporaryFor the first time in his second term Trump has imposed new sanctions on Russia targeting its two largest oil companies in his latest bid to end the conflict in UkraineThe US Treasury Department targeted Russian companies Rosneft and Lukoil and their subsidiaries warning that a future action could not be ruled outWhile meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House Trump said he hoped that the war will be settledThese are tremendous sanctions These are very big against their two big oil companies And we hope that they wont be on for long We hope that the war will be settled he addedTrump also noted his previous conversations with Russian President Putin had not led to any breakthroughsEvery time I speak with Vladimir I have good conversations and then they dont go anywhere They just dont go anywhere Hes fighting a war Hes in a war Its two very competent sides and thats the way war is You never know with war but I would say that its time to make a deal he emphasisedThe decision was taken to cancel the meeting after a phone call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on MondayLast week Trump held a twoandahalfhourlong phone call with the Russian President and said great progress was made in the conversationA day after the call Trump hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House calling his meeting very interesting and cordialThe meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was very interesting and cordial but I told him as I likewise strongly suggested to President Putin that it is time to stop the killing and make a DEAL the US President wrote on Truth SocialTrump also suggested that both leaders should stop where they are and claim victoryAfter mediating a ceasefire in Gaza Trump has shifted his attention to the RussiaUkraine war and has stepped up efforts to end the conflictTrumps highly publicised summit with Putin in Alaska in August ended without an agreement IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-cancels-meeting-with-putin-says-it-just-didnt-feel-right-to-me-644427.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/iran-not-to-resume-talks-unless-us-abandons-excessive-demands-fm-644428.html Tehran Oct 23 Irans Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran will not return to the negotiating table unless the US abandons excessive demands and unreasonable requests He made the remarks on Wednesday upon arrival in Irans northeastern city of Mashhad to attend a conference according to the official news agency IRNAAraghchi attributed the suspension of indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington as well as Irans discussions with European parties over the 2015 nuclear deal to what he described as the US insistence on excessive demandsWe have always demonstrated that we are committed to diplomatic solutions However this does not mean giving up on the Iranian peoples rights he addedHe stressed that it would not be possible to resume negotiations unless the United States changes its approach and accepts that negotiations must be based on mutual respect and held on an equal footingIran and the US were set for a sixth round of nuclear talks when Israel launched major surprise airstrikes on several areas in Iran including nuclear and military sites killing senior commanders nuclear scientists and civilians Xinhua news agency reportedOn June 22 US forces joined the attacks by bombing the three Iranian nuclear facilities of Natanz Fordow and IsfahanOver the past months the US has repeatedly called on Iran to stop uranium enrichment on its soil and curb its missile programmeIran has rejected both issues as nonnegotiableIn remarks on September 23 Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei elaborated on the futility of negotiating with the US saying The American side has predetermined and announced the outcomes of negotiations from its own perspective and it seeks talks whose result would be the cessation of nuclear activities and enrichment within IranKhamenei described engaging in such negotiations as equivalent to accepting the dictates impositions and coercionNow he the US President says that enrichment must be terminated but just a few days ago one of their officials stated that Iran should not even possess mediumrange or shortrange missiles meaning that Irans hands should be so tied that if it was attacked it could not even respond to them by targeting the US bases IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/iran-not-to-resume-talks-unless-us-abandons-excessive-demands-fm-644428.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/12-un-staff-leave-yemen-after-houthi-detention-644429.html Sanaa Oct 23 Twelve United Nations international staff detained last week by the Houthis in Yemens capital Sanaa were released and flown out of the country said a statement from UN Special Envoy Hans Grundbergs office Three other detained UN employees were also free to move or travel the statement said on WednesdayA UN plane was seen departing Sanaa airport on Wednesday morning according to an airport employeeDespite the releases 53 UN colleagues remain arbitrarily detained by the defacto authorities Houthi group the statement said renewing the UN SecretaryGenerals call for their immediate and unconditional release Xinhua news agency reportedThe statement did not mention whether the phones and laptops were also returned to the UN staffers or notLast week a statement from the UN envoys office said all belongings of the UN staff were confiscatedThe Houthis raided the UN compound in Sanaa last weekend holding 20 staff including 15 foreigners inside the compoundFive Yemeni nationals were released on SundayThe incident came after Houthi leader Abdulmalik alHouthi accused UN staff in a televised speech of collaborating with Israel in deadly August airstrikes on Sanaa that killed several senior Houthi officials including the groups chief of staff Mohammed alGumariHowever the groups leader did not provide evidenceIsrael said the strikes were in response to Houthi missile attacksThe UN has denied the accusationsThe Iranaligned Houthis seized Sanaa and much of northern Yemen in late 2014 prompting a Saudiled military intervention the following yearSince the Gaza war erupted in October 2023 the group has launched missiles and drones toward Israel and targeted commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden damaging dozens of vessels and sinking fourThe Houthis say their attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinians IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/12-un-staff-leave-yemen-after-houthi-detention-644429.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/haryana-dgp-doing-late-night-patrolling-workouts-to-stay-tough-against-criminals-644469.html Chandigarh Oct 23 Firmly believing in decentralisation of authority to promote community policing Haryana Director General of Police O P Singh is doing latenight patrolling to assess police operational efficiency besides workouts in a gym even at night to stay tough against criminals The DGP has asked the Superintendents of Police SP the police chief in a district to become the face against crime and should remain in uniform and armed round the clockHes also reaching out to the grassroots of the police administration by talking to the heads of police stations to ensure public safety The DGP said he is also committed to improving the living and working conditions of police personnelIn a post on X Singh posted a video saying Late night no excuse for missing your daily exerciseIn another post late Wednesday he wrote I am on night patrolling for the next four hours I would like to know about the presence work status and issues faced by the police personnel deployed at the 112 vehicle emergency response vehicles police posts police stations and interstate and interdistrict checkpointsAlso the DGP spoke with the Station House Officer SHO of a police station in Saha in Ambala district for about 70 minutes It was decided that the district officers should remain in uniform and armedThe Superintendent of Police should conduct a group chat daily with the CIA Crime Investigating Agency incharge and SHOs and assess which criminal might commit a serious crime in the next weekAssign a team of four to five personnel for mantoman marking behind each one The idea is to increase the operational difficulties for criminals They should be caught The SP was also told to become the face of the police against crime Keep informing people about anticrime actions through the media and other means Capacity building DGP Singh saidIn another post the DGP said the SHO of the City Shahabad police post talked about the auction of the seized motorcycles lying in the police station and spoke about the shortage of the police force in the station and frequent interference by farmer unions in KurukshetraThe DGP assured him of providing additional personnel after the passingout parade of 2000 police constables Earlier this week the DGP shared that he had recently received a latenight call which turned out the callers child had dialled by mistakePhones teach quick swipes not slow smiles he told the child before hanging upDGP Singh shared screenshots of the WhatsApp chat he had with the childs father and a YouTube link of the impact of too much screen time for kids by Dr Rachael SharmanLet kids grow with mud on hands not glass in palms he said warning that excessive screen time is directly linked to increased risks of depression and anxiety particularly linked to video gaming and nighttime screen use which disrupts sleep and activates brain reward pathways associated with attention deficithyperactivity disorder ADHD behaviours IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/haryana-dgp-doing-late-night-patrolling-workouts-to-stay-tough-against-criminals-644469.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/gujarat-police-solves-80-crimes-using-national-automated-fingerprint-identification-system-in-9-months-644514.html Ahmedabad Oct 23 Gujarat Police has successfully solved 80 criminal cases in the last 9 months with the help of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System NAFIS as per official information shared on Thursday The initiative marks a major stride in the police forces use of technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in crime detectionDirector General of Police DGP Vikas Sahay said that adopting such advanced tools will make the process of solving crimes faster and more precise underscoring the departments commitment to smart and technologydriven policingThe NAFIS portal a nationwide database currently stores fingerprint records of over 120 crore criminals across IndiaGujarat Police has actively contributed to this system adding data of more than 22 lakh offenders from the state By leveraging this modern technology Gujarat Police continues to strengthen its investigative capabilities and move closer to the vision of datadriven professional policing in the stateGujarat is widely considered one of Indias safer states with comparatively low rates of violent crime and strong lawandorder mechanismsThe state consistently ranks favourably in the National Crime Records Bureau NCRB reports for crimes against women property crimes and overall public safety Effective policing widespread use of technology and community engagement initiatives have contributed to maintaining law and order across both urban centres like Ahmedabad and Surat and rural areas in the stateThe Gujarat Police is a large and multifaceted lawenforcement organisation serving the state of Gujarat and is responsible for maintaining public order and safety across a population of over 6 crore and an area of roughly 196000 sq kmsAccording to recent official data the force has an actual strength of approximately 12384 police personnel per lakh population ie about 124 officers for every 100000 people as of January 1 2023 which is below the national average of roughly 15484 per lakh IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/gujarat-police-solves-80-crimes-using-national-automated-fingerprint-identification-system-in-9-months-644514.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/chennai-police-on-high-alert-as-rain-intensifies-12-rescue-teams-deployed-644250.html Chennai Oct 22 With the northeast monsoon intensifying and relentless rain lashing the city Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed all departments to step up preventive and relief measures to handle potential flooding and related emergencies across Chennai Following the Chief Ministers instructions Chennai Police Commissioner M Arun has issued orders to mobilise extensive safety and rescue operations in vulnerable areas Under his supervision 12 specialised rescue teams have been formed each headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police to coordinate immediate response efforts across the city According to police sources these rescue units comprise trained swimmers personnel from the National and State Disaster Response Forces and local volunteers experienced in flood relief The teams have been stationed strategically to ensure rapid deployment in case of waterlogging road blockages or emergency evacuations In addition to the rescue squads the city police have set up 39 dedicated control rooms to handle distress calls and coordinate emergency assistance Of these 23 mini control rooms have been established in South Chennai alone where several lowlying areas are vulnerable to inundation Dr Kannan Additional Commissioner of Police South Chennai said that citizens in distress can contact the police emergency helpline number 100 for immediate help Once we receive a call our rescue personnel will reach the affected spot without delay We are fully equipped to handle rainrelated emergencies he assured Senior officials from the Police Commissioners office confirmed that coordination with the Greater Chennai Corporation Fire and Rescue Services and disaster management teams is ongoing roundtheclock All necessary manpower equipment and vehicles are on standby Chennai Police are fully prepared to face the challenges posed by the heavy monsoon a senior officer said With forecasts predicting more downpour over the next 48 hours authorities have appealed to residents to avoid waterlogged zones and follow official advisories closely The city remains on alert with emergency teams maintaining a 24hour watch to safeguard lives and property IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/chennai-police-on-high-alert-as-rain-intensifies-12-rescue-teams-deployed-644250.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/red-corridors-transforming-into-growth-corridors-rajnath-singh-on-eliminating-maoism-644140.html New Delhi Oct 21 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised the police CRPF BSF and local administration for their commendable and tireless efforts to eliminate Maoism in India He said that Maoism will be eliminated by March 2026 and also mentioned how the Maoistaffected areas are now seeing a wave of developmentSingh paid homage to the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial On this day in 1959 ten valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs Ladakh Since then it has been observed as Police Commemoration Day every yearAddressing the police personnel on the occasion Singh said For a long time Naxalism has been a problem for our internal security There was a time when many districts in Chhattisgarh Jharkhand Odisha Andhra Pradesh Telangana Maharashtra these states were affected by Naxalism Schools in villages were closed there were no roads and people lived in fear But we resolved that we would not let this problem persist any furtherThe way our police CRPF BSF and local administration worked together in an organised manner is commendable he addedThe Defence Minister expressed confidence that Maoism will be eradicated by March 2026Our collective efforts over the past several years are bearing fruit The entire country now has the confidence that by next year there will be no trace left of this problem For your information let me tell you that this year too several top Naxals have been eliminated The number of districts affected by LeftWing Extremism has also now been reduced to very few and those too will be eliminated by March next year he addedHe mentioned that areas that once trembled under the terror of Naxalites now boast roads hospitals schools and colleges The areas that were formerly Naxalite hubs have now become education hubs Areas of India that were notorious as Red Corridors are now transforming into growth corridors he addedSingh further said that the success of the campaign against Maoists can be gauged by the fact that those who previously took up arms against the state are now surrendering and integrating themselves into the mainstream of developmentPraising the security personnel for this he said Thanks to the tireless efforts of the security forces this problem is now becoming history All our security personnel deserve congratulations for thisThe Defence Minister said that for a long time the contributions made by the police personnel were left unnoticed however the Modi government has changed itAs a government we have focused not only on the security of the country but also on our police forces engaged in protecting the country Under the leadership of the Prime Minister our government also established the National Police Memorial in 2018 to keep the memory of our police colleagues alive and to pay respect to them he saidApart from this we have provided the police with stateoftheart weapons as well as better facilities Adequate resources are also being provided to the states for the modernisation of police forces Today our police forces have modern equipment like surveillance systems drones forensic labs and digital policing Singh further mentionedHe said that as a nation India faces many challenges but to meet those challenges the country has limited resourcesTherefore we must also focus on optimal utilisation of those resources And this can only be achieved when we work with security agencies with coordination and integration Only a strong police force can build a strong nation and this should be our goal he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/red-corridors-transforming-into-growth-corridors-rajnath-singh-on-eliminating-maoism-644140.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/no-compromise-on-law-and-order-says-andhra-cm-naidu-644172.html Amaravati Oct 21 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that the state government will not compromise on law and order as peace and social order is a prerequisite for attracting investments He stated that if there is unrest in the society investments will not come Those who invest want protection for their investmentsThe Chief Minister was speaking at the Police Commemoration Parade at Manglagiri He paid tributes to the police martyrsChandrababu Naidu said Google came forward to set up its data centre in Visakhapatnam with the belief that there will be no problem for their investment He mentioned that the investment of 15 billion dollars by Google is the largest Foreign Direct InvestmentStating Andhra Pradesh police is a brand the Chief Minister said they suppressed factionalism Naxalism and rowdyismHe emphasised the need for police to extensively use technology like CCTV cameras drones phone signals Google takeout He said since the pattern of crime is changing with the criminals updating themselves the police officers should have a more updated versionThe state government is strengthening the police department technically He pointed out that drones are being used to identify and destroy marijuana crops and to stop smuggling Drones are also being flown in the forests to nab red sandalwood smugglersThe Chief Minister asked police to be alert to foil the attempts of some people to create unrest in the society by dividing religions and castesHe stated that some commit crimes in the name of ideology for dominance and for moneyWe should be serious about curbing crimes Otherwise crimes will increase I never compromised on law and order and thats why Naxalites attacked me with claymore mines he saidWithout naming any party Chandrababu Naidu said some people were committing crimes under the guise of politicsThey tried to stir a rift between religious communities following the death of Pastor Praveen They tried to politicise the incident We were able to reveal the facts about the death of Pastor Praveen with the help of CCTV cameras he saidThe Chief Minister said they set fire to the statue of Ambedkar in GD Nellore and blamed the government but the government foiled the conspiracy by placing the facts before peopleHe alleged that similar conspiracies are being hatched in the case of liquor Terming social media the biggest challenge for the police he said some people were posting posts at will and making personal attacksHe urged police to be strict with those making obscene posts on social media so that no one dare to harass womenThe Chief Minister who received the guard of honor from the police personnel paid tributes to the police martyrsOn Police Commemoration Day we honour the dedication courage and selfless service of our brave police personnel We pay tribute to those who laid down their lives in the line of duty to uphold peace and justice Their sacrifices shine as a guiding light inspiring every member of the police force and reminding us that without security there can be no progress Their courage and commitment keep our state and nation safe and secure he saidState Home Minister V Anitha said the government launched Shakti App and Shakti Teams for the safety of girls and women We are creating conditions in the state where the very thought of committing harassment and atrocities against women is frightening she saidFor a drugfree state the government has established a special unit Eagle and are taking strict action against the menace of drugsShe said that victory achieved against Maoism is a testament to the governments resolve I consider it our moral victory that people are standing against Maoists she saidDirector General of Police DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said that the police are doing their duty with courage and selfless serviceHe stated that many challenged like cybercrime are being faced with courage and determination IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/no-compromise-on-law-and-order-says-andhra-cm-naidu-644172.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/mizoram-biometric-details-collected-of-over-43-pc-per-cent-of-nearly-31-300-myanmar-refugees-644226.html Aizawl Oct 21 Authorities in Mizoram have so far recorded the biometric details of over 4353 per cent of the nearly 31300 Myanmar refugees taking shelter in the northeastern state after fleeing their country in phases following the military coup in February 2021 officials said on Tuesday A senior official of the Mizoram Home Department said that biometric data of around 13620 of the total of 31300 refugees from Myanmar have been collected so far across various districtsThe Serchhip district administration in central Mizoram first launched the biometric enrolment drive for the refugees on July 30 and subsequently 10 other districts commenced the enrolment processAccording to the official on the advice of the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA the biometric enrolment process has been underway through the Foreigners Identification Portal and Biometric Enrolment FIPampBE systemAdmitting that the electronic registration process has faced multiple challenges including technical issues and unstable internet connectivity in remote areas the official said that despite these problems the district authorities have managed to continue the enrolment process albeit at a slow paceBesides the Myanmar refugees around 3000 migrants from the Chittagong Hill Tracts CHT of southeastern Bangladesh have taken shelter in three districts of Mizoram over the past two yearsMost of the Bangladeshi refugees around 2000 are staying in Lawngtlai district in southern Mizoram which borders both Myanmar and BangladeshTribal refugees from Bangladesh have also been accommodated in Lunglei and Serchhip districtsThe Home Department official said that the biometric enrolment process for refugees from Bangladesh will be undertaken after the completion of the Myanmar refugees data collectionBoth the Myanmar and Bangladeshi refugees are sheltered in designated camps as well as in relatives and rented houses across all 11 districts of MizoramThe official clarified that it is easier to collect biometric details from refugees living in camps but it is more challenging for those staying in relatives and rented houses spread across hundreds of villagesTo tackle this problem the authorities concerned in the districts have sought the help of Village Councils and civil society organisations especially the Young Mizo Association YMA he saidAlong with biometric data the enrolment process also includes the collection of biographical details such as names addresses parents names and any employment history both in Myanmar and in MizoramBefore initiating the biometric data collection the Mizoram government provided extensive training to districtlevel officials to collect biometric and biographical data from refugees taking shelter in the stateFollowing the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021 refugees including women and children began entering Mizoram in search of shelter Their numbers have now risen to around 31300Members of the Bangladeshi Bawm community from the CHT have also been staying in Mizoram for over two years after fleeing ethnic troubles triggered by a crackdown by the Bangladesh ArmyThe Myanmar refugees mostly from the Chin tribe share close ethnic and cultural ties with the majority Mizo community of Mizoram while the Bawm also known as Bawmzo are a small ethnic group primarily residing in the CHT of Bangladesh and have similar cultural affinities with the MizosMyanmars Chin state shares a 510 km mountainous border with six Mizoram districts Champhai Siaha Lawngtlai Hnahthial Saitual and Serchhip while three districts Mamit Lunglei and Lawngtlai share a 318 kmlong border with Bangladesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/mizoram-biometric-details-collected-of-over-43-pc-per-cent-of-nearly-31-300-myanmar-refugees-644226.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indias-tough-stance-no-diwali-sweets-exchanged-with-pakistan-rangers-at-rajasthan-border-644230.html Jaipur Oct 21 After Independence Day India once again refrained from offering sweets to Pakistan Rangers on Diwali The Union Home Ministry had directed the Border Security Force BSF not to engage in the traditional exchange of sweets at the IndoPak border this year Following these instructions no sweets were exchanged at the Rajasthan border posts along Sriganganagar Bikaner Jaisalmer and Barmer where BSF personnel are deployedFor decades Indian and Pakistani soldiers have exchanged sweets and greetings on national and religious occasions such as Independence Day Republic Day Holi Diwali and Eid a gesture symbolising goodwill and mutual respect despite tensionsHowever this tradition was halted after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 in which 26 people were killed by Pakistanbased terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Baisaran meadow which prompted the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to adopt a tougher stance towards the neighbouring nation for its antiIndia activitiesThe exchange of sweets was first suspended on August 15 and has now been extended to Diwali A senior security official said the message from New Delhi to Pakistan is clear as long as crossborder terrorism continues such symbolic gestures will remain suspendedOver the years sweet exchanges between BSF and Pakistan Rangers have served as a small but symbolic step towards establishing peace and camaraderie On festivals like Meethi Eid Eid alAdha and Diwali both sides traditionally greeted each other at zero point on the border with trays of sweets But on this Diwali the Rajasthan frontier remained quietThere were no handshakes and no exchange of sweets between the two sides In the place of the usual camaraderie there was only heightened vigilance underlining Indias firm policy and message to Pakistan that peace gestures cannot coexist with terrorismAfter August 15th India continues its nosweets policy amid rising crossborder tensions said officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indias-tough-stance-no-diwali-sweets-exchanged-with-pakistan-rangers-at-rajasthan-border-644230.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/northeast-region-joins-nation-in-observing-police-commemoration-day-644234.html ItanagarAgartala Oct 21 Several Northeastern states on Tuesday joined the nation on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day 2025 to pay tribute to policemen who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha after paying his tributes on the occasion of the Police Commemoration Day at the Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti Stadium in Arundhuti Nagar on the outskirts of Agartala said that across the country a total of 191 police personnel including two policemen in Tripura were martyred in the line of duty during the period from September 2024 to August 2025Their policemen selfless service and unwavering spirit exemplify the true essence of heroism the Chief Minister said and hoped that their sincerity dedication and dutybound mindset will continue in the coming daysArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu who is now visiting Japan on Tuesday paid tributes to policemen who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of dutyTaking to his official X account CM Khandu said On this Police Commemoration Day we pay heartfelt tribute to the valiant men and women of our police forces who laid down their lives in service to the nation Their courage discipline and devotion to duty embody the highest ideals of public service We also salute their families whose strength and sacrifice stand as the unseen pillars behind their heroismThe Martyrs Day was observed at the Police Training Centre in Itanagar and Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung and all the senior police officers police personnel and staff were presentGenden Tsormu wife of late Thutan Tsering of 4th Arunachal Pradesh Rifles Battalion also paid homage and tributesArunachal Pradesh Home Minister said that the state government remains committed to strengthening the police infrastructure and supporting the welfare of the law enforcers and their familiesThe state government will continue to work towards equipping the police force with modern facilities to deal with the evolving security challenges he addedDirector General of Police Anand Mohan reiterated the departments commitment to public safety and welfare on the occasionIn Nagaland states Director General of Police Rupin Sharma paid tributes to the police personnel who laid down their lives across India in the line of duty in the last one yearAddressing the police personnel at the Nagaland Police headquarters in Kohima the police Chief appealed to security personnel to renew their pledge to serve the nation and make the supreme sacrifice when neededSharma lauded the unwavering commitment and professionalism of the Nagaland Police saying their tireless service in maintaining law and order has strengthened public trust and brought honour to the forceIn Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla also paid tributes to policemen who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of dutyThe Manipur Raj Bhavan on its official X account said On Police Commemoration Day we pay solemn tribute to the brave men and women who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty We honour the unwavering courage discipline and dedication of the Manipur Police who continue to safeguard peace and uphold justice with pride and integrity Their service stands as a testament to Manipurs enduring spirit of resilience and dutyWhile paying his tributes Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said On this Police Commemoration Day we stand in solemn tribute to our fallen heroes We honour their unwavering courage selfless service and the ultimate sacrifices they made in the line of duty Their legacy lives on in our hearts and in the continued commitment to protect and serveAcross India a total of 191 police personnel were martyred in the line of duty during the period from September 2024 to August 2025Among the forces the Border Security Force BSF recorded the highest number of casualties with 23 martyrs while Chhattisgarh reported the highest number among state and Union Territory Police forces with 16 martyrsThe martyrs belonged to 26 state and Union Territory Police forces and eight Central Armed Police ForcesThe Police Commemoration Day has been observed annually on October 21 since 1960 in remembrance of the 10 police personnel who were martyred in an ambush by Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh on October 21 1959The day stands as a symbol of honour and gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice made by police personnel in service of the nation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/northeast-region-joins-nation-in-observing-police-commemoration-day-644234.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/woman-caught-with-firearms-arrested-in-bengals-murshidabad-643960.html Kolkata Oct 20 The police have arrested a woman in possession of arms in Raghunathganj area of West Bengals Murshidabad district officials said Five semiautomatic 7 mm pistols and 24 rounds of cartridges were found in the womans bag on SundayThe woman was arrested from the Farakkabound bus stand in Umarpur areaPolice said that arrested woman has been identified as Sadhana HalderHer home is located in Krishnapur village under Lalgola police stationAccording to police sources Sadhana had planned to collect the weapons from National Thermal Power Corporation NTPC area in Farakka and smuggle them to the Sagarpara area of MurshidabadThe Raghunathganj Police Station was already on the lookout after receiving information from a credible sourceAs per the plan the police surrounded her while she was changing cars in UmarpurSadhana was arrested after the weapons were recovered from herActing on a tipoff we were looking for this woman Today she was supposed to carry out the arms smuggling She came out of a car and was about to get into another car when our officers caught her Pistols and cartridges were recovered from her shoulder bag She has been arrested A case has started under relevant sections of Arms Act We are investigating the matter said a senior officer of Jangipur policeThere are allegations of arms smuggling increasing in different parts of the state ahead of 2026 Assembly pollsThe Raghunathganj police have described the recovery of five firearms as a huge successThe officers are investigating whether the arrested woman is involved in any arms smuggling gang or notThe police will try to find out after questioning herThe police said that the arrested woman will be produced before the Jangipur court on MondayThe police took the arrested woman into their custodyThe police are investigating whether the woman had an accomplice IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/woman-caught-with-firearms-arrested-in-bengals-murshidabad-643960.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ins-vikrant-prowess-of-navy-compelled-pakistan-to-yield-pm-modi-644021.html Onboard INS Vikrant in Goa Oct 20 In a stirring display of Indias burgeoning maritime dominance Prime Minister Narendra Modi extolled the Navys courage and the strategic might of INS Vikrant This is not merely a warship it is a testament to 21stcentury Indias ingenuity resolve and global influence he declaredHe underscored the vessels pivotal role in recent operations noting INS Vikrant showcased the prowess of Indias armed forces compelling Pakistan to yield within days during Operation SindoorThe Prime Minister marked Diwali alongside the valiant personnel of the Indian Navy aboard the indigenously crafted aircraft carrier INS Vikrant stationed off the coast of GoaThis visit steeped in tradition as PM Modi consistently spends the festival with Indias armed forces carried a potent message to Pakistan amidst simmering regional tensions The Prime Ministers words resonated with the crew as he lauded their indomitable spiritThese formidable ships swift aircraft and stealthy submarines are impressive yet it is your valour that transforms them into living instruments of power Crafted from iron they become invincible weapons with you aboard PM Modi said invoking the Navys critical role in national defenceReflecting on his overnight stay on the carrier PM Modi shared a deeply personal sentiment The night I spent here defies description The energy patriotism and fervour particularly when you sang of Operation Sindoor captured the true essence of a warrior on the battlefieldHis remarks underscored the emotional bond he shares with the armed forces a theme reinforced by his heartfelt Diwali message I am privileged to celebrate this sacred festival amongst you my brave naval family who safeguard Indias maritime frontiersCommissioned in September 2022 INS Vikrant stands as Indias first homebuilt aircraft carrier a 45000tonne behemoth capable of deploying over 30 aircraft including MiG29K fighters and an array of helicoptersEquipped with cuttingedge radar electronic warfare systems and a skijump deck it anchors a formidable carrier battle group comprising frigates submarines and support vessels This mobile war centre projects Indias power far beyond its shores serving as a linchpin in the nations maritime strategyThe carriers deployment in the Arabian Sea has sent ripples through Pakistans defence establishment with its ability to monitor and strike targets up to 400 km away posing a direct challenge to strategic assets like Karachi and Gwadar portsPM Modis presence aboard Vikrant coupled with his pointed references to Operation Sindoor has been interpreted as a resolute signal to Islamabad reinforcing Indias readiness to assert its naval supremacyPM Modi not only bolstered the morale of the Navy but also projected Indias selfreliance in defence manufacturing to the world The event underscored the nations shift towards maritime dominance in the IndoPacific a region of growing geopolitical significance IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ins-vikrant-prowess-of-navy-compelled-pakistan-to-yield-pm-modi-644021.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/maoism-is-nearing-its-end-pm-modi-644048.html On board INS Vikrant Goa Oct 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking aboard INS Vikrant during Diwali celebrations with armed forces personnel declared that India is witnessing the final phase of the decadeslong Maoist insurgency His remarks formed part of a broader tribute to the security forces whom he credited with dismantling the infrastructure of LeftWing Extremism across affected regionsAddressing the troops from INS Vikrant in Goa PM Modi said Today the nation is moving towards the end of Maoism Only three districts remain where Maoism persists and they too will soon be freeEarlier 125 districts were severely affected Now over 100 districts can breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate Diwali in peace This has been made possible by the valour of our police forcesHe emphasised the governments multipronged strategy combining development infrastructure expansion and targeted security operations as instrumental in weakening Maoist influence particularly in tribal and forested beltsPM Modis speech intertwined military pride with a vision for a Naxalfree nation underscoring the dual approach of security and developmentBefore 2014 as many as 124 districts badly suffered under Naxal influence By October 2025 only 11 remain with three considered highrisk Over 100 districts can now have a sigh of relief and celebrate Diwali in peace thanks to the courage of our police forces he saidHe added The Red Corridor is transforming into Green Growth Zones citing the emergence of roads schools and hospitals in areas once gripped by violencePM Modi lauded the polices extraordinary resolve against what he called a unique postIndependence challengeReflecting on the complexity of internal conflict PM Modi said Unlike soldiers trained for war our police often armed with just batons work among civilians The police faced an unprecedented challenge after Independence Fighting an internal war without harming innocents is no easy task Yet our police forces have done a tremendous job The nation is proud of themHe further noted In districts where Maoists once denied the Constitution the slogan of Swadeshi now echoesPM Modis remarks signal a broader shift in Indias internal security Coordinated efforts between central and state forces coupled with infrastructure development and community engagement have led to a steady decline in Maoist activityHis speech also served as a morale booster reaffirming the nations gratitude and commitment to the welfare of its security personnel IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/maoism-is-nearing-its-end-pm-modi-644048.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/poppy-seeds-areca-nuts-smuggled-from-myanmar-seized-by-assam-rifles-in-mizoram-644056.html Aizawl Oct 20 Assam Rifles have seized 90 bags of poppy seeds and 120 bags of areca nuts betel nuts worth Rs one crore in Mizoram officials said on Monday A defence spokesman said that based on specific intelligence Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at Farlui road areas Ruantlang in Mizorams border Champhai district and recovered the contrabandThis significant recovery underscores the Assam Rifles zerotolerance approach towards illicit activities in the region and its continued commitment to ensuring the law and order situation is maintained an official statement saidThe seized consignment has been handed over to the Customs Preventive Force Champhai for further investigation and prosecution under relevant lawsThis operation highlights the Assam Rifles ongoing dedication to securing the northeastern regions borders and preventing illegal trade that adversely impacts the socioeconomic stability of the region the statement saidAn official said that the poppy seeds and areca nuts were smuggled from Myanmar and intended to be ferried to other states in IndiaSecurity forces in Manipur and Assam often destroy illegal poppy cultivation in these states as part of the governments War on Drugs missionPoppy cultivation has been identified as a key source for the production of illicit opium It is estimated that three to four kilograms of opium are produced per acre of poppy cultivation with one kilogram valued between Rs 4 lakh and Rs 5 lakh in the clandestine marketOn the other hand the smuggling of areca nuts also known as Burmese Betel Nuts from Myanmar has had a negative impact on local farmers in the northeastern states as they have to struggle to sell their produce at competitive pricesAreca nut farmers in Tripura and Assam have organised agitations in the recent past against the smuggling of areca nuts from MyanmarThe Manipur government on several occasions said that the ethnic strife in Manipur since May 2023 is a creation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar adding that these migrants after illegally settling in the state started the cultivation of illicit poppies Myanmar which shares a 1643 km unfenced border with four northeastern states Arunachal Pradesh Manipur Nagaland and Mizoram serves as a key transit point for drugs particularly heroin and methamphetamine tablets entering India The Mizoram districts that border Myanmar are Champhai Siaha Lawngtlai Hnahthial Saitual and Serchhip These six districts share a combined border of 510 km with Myanmars Chin state which is a hub for smuggling of varied drugs exotic wildlife animals and many other contraband through the Northeastern states IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/poppy-seeds-areca-nuts-smuggled-from-myanmar-seized-by-assam-rifles-in-mizoram-644056.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/body-of-nepali-youth-killed-during-hamas-captivity-brought-home-644074.html Kathmandu Oct 20 The body of Nepali youth Bipin Joshi who was killed while being held captive by the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas arrived in Kathmandu on Monday Hamas had abducted Joshi a Nepali student who had gone to Israel under the Learn and Earn programme of the Israeli government and was working at the Alumim kibbutz when the militant group attacked Israel on October 7 2023During the deadly attacks by Hamas 10 other Nepalis lost their lives but Joshis status had remained unknown after his abduction On October 14 Israel confirmed his death after Hamas handed over his body to Israeli authorities as part of a peace deal reached between the two warring sidesThe mortal remains of Joshi arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Monday afternoon according to Nepals Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prime Minister Sushila Karki several ministers officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Israeli Ambassador to Nepal Shmulik Arie Bass and members of Joshis family were at the airport to receive the bodyPrime Minister Karki who also holds the portfolio of Foreign Minister paid tribute to the late Joshi during a condolence ceremony organised at the airport praying for the eternal peace of his soul and extending her deepest condolences to the bereaved family the ministry saidOther ministers and dignitaries attending the ceremony also offered their condolencesThe ministry said that arrangements have been made to transport Joshis body by air to Dhangadhi Airport in farwestern Nepal and from there to his home in KanchanpurJoshis body was brought to Nepal under the coordination of the Embassy of Nepal in Israel and with the assistance of the Israeli governmentAfter Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal hope had briefly emerged regarding Joshis survival when his family on October 9 released a video handed to them by the Israel Defence Forces However that hope was shattered when Hamas submitted a list of surviving captives and Joshis name was missingOver the past two years senior Nepali officials and ambassadors had lobbied for Joshis release from Hamas captivity They reached out to top government officials in Qatar Jordan Egypt the United States and other countries requesting their support for his safe releaseJoshis mother Padma and sister Pushpa also travelled to Israel and met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and other senior officials urging them to help secure his freedom IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/body-of-nepali-youth-killed-during-hamas-captivity-brought-home-644074.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/manipur-govt-hikes-police-uniform-allowance-after-over-three-decades-644081.html Imphal Oct 20 After more than threeandahalf decades the Manipur government has increased the annual uniform allowance for officers and other personnel of the state police officials said on Monday A senior official said that the GovernorinCouncil headed by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has approved a proposal of the Police Headquarters regarding the revision of the annual uniform allowance for Manipur Police Service MPS officers and Junior Commissioned Officers Inspectors Subedars SubInspectors and Jemadars to Rs 8000 and Rs 6000 respectivelyThe present uniform allowance which was implemented in 1989 for Manipur police officers had remained unchanged for the past 36 yearsThe official said that the Governor earlier approved an increase in ration money for state security personnel including Manipur Rifles Civil Police Manipur Police telecommunication organisation central motor transport workshop and Village Defence Force VDFThe monthly allowance has been raised from Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 per head effective from September 1 2025Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla highlighted the achievements of the Manipur Police and appreciated its successful operations against extremism destruction of illegal poppy cultivation and progress in modernisation and welfare initiativesAttending the 134th Raising Day Parade of Manipur Police on Sunday at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground Imphal the Governor acknowledged the heroism of those who continue to serve with integrity and compassion every day Bhalla a former Union Home Secretary inspected the parade contingents of Manipur PoliceHe commended the courage professionalism and selfless service of the Manipur Police describing them as the guardians of peace and harmony in the stateThe Governor lauded the tireless efforts of state police forces in maintaining law and order tackling organised crime and drug trafficking and ensuring the safety of citizens even in the most challenging circumstancesHe reaffirmed the governments commitment to strengthening the police force through better infrastructure advanced training and welfare measuresThe Governor also congratulated Additional Superintendent of Police ASP Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and Naorem Roshibina Devi for bringing international laurels to the state and the Manipur Police through their remarkable sporting achievementsThe Manipur government earlier appointed Olympian Saikhom Mirabai Chanu as the ASP of the Manipur police At the same time Arjuna Awardee and celebrated Wushu player Naorem Roshibina Devi was earlier appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police Sports IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/manipur-govt-hikes-police-uniform-allowance-after-over-three-decades-644081.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pm-modi-lists-out-naval-might-in-steampast-spectacle-644083.html New Delhi Oct 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali on Sunday aboard INS Vikrant Indias indigenously built aircraft carrier marking a symbolic fusion of festivity and maritime pride The occasion was highlighted by a grand Steampast a traditional Naval ceremony and Flypast showcasing the Indian Navys operational prowess and technological sophistication In a post shared on his official X handle the Prime Minister listed the warships and aircraft that participated in the ceremonial display INS Vikrant served as the review platform while INS Vikramadityawhere Modi had attended the Combined Commanders Conference a decade agoalso featured prominently Other warships included INS Surat commissioned earlier this year in Mumbai INS Mormugao INS Chennai which represented India at the Bastille Day celebrations in France in 2023 INS Imphal which participated in Mauritiuss National Day celebrations this year INS Kolkata INS Tushil INS Tabar INS Teg INS Betwa INS Deepak and INS Aditya The aerial Flypast added a dramatic flourish to the maritime tableau Aircraft such as the Chetak helicopter bearing the national flag and navy ensign MH 60 R Seaking Kamov 31 Dornier P8I and the MiG 29K soared above INS Vikrant symbolising Indias aerial capabilities and naval integration The Prime Ministers Diwali celebration aboard INS Vikrant was more than ceremonialit was a tribute to the dedication and valour of Indias naval forces By choosing the deck of the countrys flagship carrier as the venue PM Modi underscored the strategic importance of maritime security and the Navys growing role in national defence The event also served as a moment of reflection and continuity linking past milestones with present achievements PM Modis reference to INS Vikramaditya evoked memories of his earlier engagement with naval leadership while the inclusion of newly commissioned and internationally deployed vessels highlighted Indias expanding maritime footprint As diyas earthen lamps glowed across the nation the Prime Ministers presence on INS Vikrant sent a powerful message that Indias festivals are not only celebrations of culture but also affirmations of strength unity and national pride IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pm-modi-lists-out-naval-might-in-steampast-spectacle-644083.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/nfr-installs-intrusion-detection-system-to-protect-elephants-boost-train-safety-643851.html Guwahati Oct 18 The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR has undertaken a major initiative to ensure the safety of elephants and smooth train operations by implementing the Intrusion Detection System IDS across its network and jurisdiction officials said on Saturday NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that this innovative system aims to protect wildlife while maintaining operational efficiency especially in areas where railway lines pass through forested and elephantinhabited zones The IDS uses advanced optical fibre sensing technology to detect elephant movement near railway tracks generating realtime alerts for train drivers and control rooms to take timely preventive action he said According to the CPRO the trial works of the IDS have been successfully commissioned in four important sections of the NFR jurisdiction These include the MadarihatNagrakata section under Alipurduar Division in West Bengal the HabaipurLamsakhangPatharkholaLumding section under Lumding Division the KamakhyaAzaraMirza section under Rangiya Division and the TitabarMarianiNakachari section under Tinsukia Division in Assam Sharma said that together these pilot installations cover a total of 6403 km of elephant corridors and 141 km of block sections marking a significant milestone in the railways commitment to wildlife protection and safe train movement The successful commissioning of these trial sections has paved the way for the next phase of IDS implementation across the remaining 1464 route kilometres of elephant corridor sections of the Northeast Frontier Railway The CPRO said that the target date for completion of this expanded project has been set for April 2026 by which time the system is expected to be fully functional across all identified elephant corridors Through this initiative the Northeast Frontier Railway reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development environmental stewardship and passenger safety By integrating technology with conservation NFR is setting a national benchmark for responsible railway operations in biodiversityrich regions Sharma stated The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR operates in the Northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar with more than 7362 Track Kilometres TKM in its jurisdiction IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/nfr-installs-intrusion-detection-system-to-protect-elephants-boost-train-safety-643851.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/the-third-eye-emerging-importance-of-the-pak-afghan-belt-643871.html New Delhi Oct 19 Afghanistan once described as the geographical pivot of history is once again living up to that reputation as signs of the return of the Cold War could be seen on the Afghan horizon In the rivalry between the British and Russian empires in the 19th century called the Great Game Afghanistan was the key to Central Asia and was eventually looked upon as a buffer between the two competing powersThe emergence of the Kabul Emirate in 2021 has again created a situation where the Afghan regime was being cultivated by China and Russia while US President Donald Trump had sought Pakistans collaboration in establishing a deepwater American Naval Base at the Port of Pasni on the Arabian SeaThe US move is meant to counter the impact of Gwadar Port on the coast of Baluchistan near the Persian Gulf which had come up as an extension of the Chinesemanaged ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor CPEC India has to watch out for developments in the PakistanAfghanistan region which was a breeding ground of Jehad based violence primarily exploited by Pakistan for crossborder terrorism against India The manoeuvrings of Pakistan to remain in the good books of the US China and Russia all at the same time also deserved to be taken note ofThe recent political history of Afghanistan will help to clarify what India could or could not expect from this country of a checkered pastAfghanistan had the distinction of having compelled the Army of the two Superpowers first the Soviet Union and then the US to withdraw from its territory and in both cases this was achieved through an asymmetric war of attritionFollowing the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in 1979 the militant opposition to the invasion was first internal coming from the Islamic terror groups controlled by Pakistan ISI primarily Hizbul Mujahideen HuM the storm troopers of the JamaateIslami Pakistan but was soon joined in by MI6 and CIA as Pakistan was known to be an ally of the USled WestThe antiSoviet armed campaign in Afghanistan was run on the war cry of Jehad and was fully supported by the USHowever the internal resistance could not wear down Soviet troops effectively enough compelling Benazir Bhutto Prime Minister of Pakistan to send the Taliban to Afghanistan in 1993 to clear the mess thereTaliban were a radical Islamic force comprising the products of Deobandi Madrasas in Pakistan that followed the extremist form of Islam and carried the legacy of the Wahhabi revolt of the 19th century against the British encroachment on Muslim landsThe leading Ulema of the times including Al Tijani in Algeria Abdul Wahab in Arabia and Shah Waliullah in India had all given a call for Jehad against the West attributing the political decline of Islam to the alleged deviation of the rulers from the path of puritanical religionRadical Islamic Terrorism thus goes with Islamic Revivalism The Jehad whose epicentre was in the then North West Frontier Province NWFP lasted many years but failed against the superior British powerHowever it left the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Afghanistan belt radicalised and the effect of that can be seen even todayIn both KP and Baluchistan there is a lot of unrest against the ruling dispensation of Pakistan because of the proUS character of the Pakistani armyComing back to the Taliban they swiftly took control of Kabul with their ruthless drive and with Pakistans backing established the Emirate in Afghanistan in 1996The TalibanAl Qaeda regime however soon bared its fangs against the US and allowed Osama bin Laden a free hand Osama was a close relative of Mulla Umar the EmirReportedly Afghan territory was also used in the planning of the 911 terror attack that resulted in the USled war on terror in Afghanistan and the ouster of the Taliban Emirate in late 2001The stationing of the American troops in Afghanistan later faced a simmering opposition from the Taliban and became a political burden for the US Pakistan mediated in the talks of Taliban with US at Doha the capital of Qatar a US ally in the Biden administration and in 2021 the US withdrew its troops from Afghanistan permitting the return of the Kabul EmirateAn uncertain relationship has since continued between the US and Taliban because the latter cannot shed its extremist and radical character Meanwhile the SinoPak strategic alliance allowed a give and take arrangement between China and the Taliban by which China extended its Belt and Road Initiative BRI to Afghanistan as economic assistance and the Taliban agreed not to raise issues of Muslim minorities in China particularly in Uzbekistan next doorFor reasons of its high stakes in the Central Asian Republics Russia is also standing by the side of China The Moscow Format Consultations sponsored by Russia in 2017 is a regional diplomatic platform for facilitating dialogue among Afghanistans neighbours and other stakeholders It has become more active ever since Donald Trump spoke about taking over Bagram air base in Afghanistan which had been the command centre of US military operations in the war on terrorAt the recent Moscow Format Consultants meeting held in the Russian capital on October 7 which was attended by both India and Pakistan and where Afghanistan was present as a member for the first time the idea of any foreign military presence in Afghanistan was firmly opposedThe US under President Trump is trying to reestablish its presence in Afghanistan particularly in the wake of the developments in the Middle East where the military confrontation between Iran and Israel led to China and Russia taking sides with Iran because of their political opposition to the US and Iran moving to take Hamas in its embrace adding to the threat to IsraelShia fundamentalism is opposed to Western Capitalism and Hamas a Sunni radical Islamic force also considers the US as its prime enemyThe turbulent Middle East was already pushing geopolitics towards a new Cold War and President Trumpkeen to project himself as the peacemaker of the world had initiated a plan to bring about a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel as a prelude to peace negotiations between the twoTrump had already claimed repeatedly that he had got the ceasefire enforced after a military confrontation broke out between India and Pakistan both nuclear states following the terror attack at PahalgamIndias stand has been that it accepted a request for a ceasefire made directly by the DGMO of Pakistan India has rightly supported the Gaza initiative of the US President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed this This is in keeping with Indias policy of favouring peace talks for resolving military conflicts with global repercussions such as the UkraineRussia war and upholding the cause of humanity that had been put in jeopardy in GazaIndia cannot relax its vigil against Pakistan which was playing a clever game between the US and China to keep up its terror offensive against India Indias strategy of seeking bilateral friendships with all for preserving its security and economic interestswithout aligning with any world power seemed to be working wellIndia is a major power by itself and it has justification for treating the world as a multipolar order and pursuing the path of peace and humanity on a note of strategic autonomyIndia has identified the hostile SinoPak alliance as something that came right on top of its national security agenda particularly after seeing the military collaboration of China with Pakistan in the IndoPak confrontation that followed PahalgamIndia should be prepared to deal with any coordinated attempt from these two hostile neighbours to launch an offensive in future as well India has to step up its diplomatic and geopolitical moves to counter these adversaries on the border at a time when they were engaged in fostering an antiIndia environment in the countries around IndiaThe strategy of remaining active in both BRICS and Quad and supporting Moscow Formation Consultations serves this objective in the long termThe outreach to the Taliban government resulting in the first visit to India by its Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on October 10 is also in line with the Indian strategy of denying Pakistan a hold in Afghanistan Muttaqi was treated with full diplomatic honours even though India had not given recognition to the Taliban regime as yet and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with himThe visiting dignitary reiterated that the Afghan soil would not be allowed to be used for any militant activity against another country this would act as a check on Pakistans game of inducting Islamic radicals in the crossborder terror operations against India India upholds the sovereignty of Afghanistan against Pakistans violations of the PakAfghan borderMuttaqi made the anticipated visit to Darul Uloom Deoband the alma mater of the puritanical philosophy of Islam established in 1867 after the failure of the Wahhabi revoltThe radical character of the Taliban Emirate does provide scope to Pakistan to strike faithbased cords with it but due to the antiUS orientation of the Kabul regime the latter did not approve of Pakistans moves to draw close to the PentagonThe hostility of TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP against the Pak regime can be seen against this backdrop Be that as it may India has the ongoing challenge of countering Pakistan on Afghan territory as wellThe writer is a former Director Intelligence Bureau IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/the-third-eye-emerging-importance-of-the-pak-afghan-belt-643871.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/fairpoint-pakistans-poison-comes-home-to-roost-643927.html New Delhi Oct 19 There is a strange sense of satisfaction almost poetic justice in watching Pakistan being battered by Afghanistan Some might call this feeling sadistic but as Chanakya wisely said The enemy of my enemy is my friend For India long the target of Pakistans hostility and deceit the current turn of events feels like history correcting itself Since its creation in 1947 Pakistan has relentlessly pursued a campaign of animosity against India waging wars fuelling terrorism and backing everything that goes against India Now in its 78th year the nation finds itself trapped in the chaos it has been unleashing on others The Taliban its onetime ally and creation is now turning its guns on the Pakistani ArmySocial media is flooded with videos of Taliban fighters humiliating Pakistani soldiers burning their camps and parading captured uniforms as trophies These images capture not just the battlefield humiliation but also the deep resentment Afghanistan harbours toward Islamabad a country that exploited it for decades in the name of strategic depthAs usual when faced with failure Pakistans wrath has fallen on the powerless Its Army having failed to subdue the Taliban is persecuting helpless Afghan refugees within its borders demolishing homes thrashing civilians and even denying children access to schools Such actions are abhorrent yet human rights organisations that otherwise speak loudly on smaller issues involving India have chosen silenceThe Pakistani establishment has a long record of targeting the innocent During Operation Sindoor when Indian precision strikes neutralised Pakistanibacked terrorists the Pakistan Army retaliated by shelling civilian areas in Jammu and Kashmir Over 25 Indians were killed around 50 were injured and even places of worship a temple a gurdwara and a mosque were damagedEthics have never been the Pakistan Armys strength For decades it has run terror camps inflamed sectarian passions and offered sanctuary to some of the worlds most notorious terrorists Osama bin Laden the mastermind of the 911 attacks lived comfortably in Abbottabad for years until he was eliminated by the US forces Dawood Ibrahim Indias most wanted criminal continues to find a safe haven there even as Pakistan denies his presencePakistans moral bankruptcy was captured poignantly in the film Border In one scene an Indian soldier offers water to a severely wounded Pakistani Instead of accepting compassion the Pakistani tries to stab his benefactor The Indian soldier embodying dignity and restraint chooses not to retaliate This contrast defines both nations characters humanity versus hatredThat moral distinction was once again visible during Operation Sindoor when the Indian Army neutralised terrorists without harming a single civilian Pakistan in response deliberately targeted civilians underlining the difference between a professional army and a terrordriven forceMeanwhile Afghanistan has reached its breaking point The Afghans long subjected to Pakistans manipulation are now asserting their independence Few could have imagined that the Taliban nurtured and supported by Pakistan since the 1990s would one day fight its patronThe Taliban first rose during the civil war following the Soviet withdrawal capturing Kabul in 1996 and imposing a harsh ultraconservative version of Islamic law That regime lasted until 2001 when a USled invasion toppled it after the September 11 attacks Pakistans duplicity during this period aiding the Taliban while posing as an ally to the West made Afghanistan a villain while the real mastermind hid in RawalpindiWhen the Taliban returned to power on August 15 2021 Pakistan rejoiced The generals in Islamabad dreamed of turning Afghanistan into a puppet state and relocating their terror networks there But they miscalculated Afghans fiercely proud of their sovereignty have refused to bow to Pakistani controlAfghanistans Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi summed it up during his visit to India The Soviet Union came and was defeated The troops of more than 50 countries came with the US and NATO there was fighting for 20 years and now Afghanistan is independent and standing on its own feetAnd this is exactly what Pakistans establishment cannot tolerate an independent Afghanistan thinking freely and rekindling ties with IndiaUnable to accept Afghanistans will to exert independence Pakistan has resorted to its default setting violence It has bombed Afghan border cities killing civilians including women children and even cricketers And true to its habit Islamabad is trying to twist the narrative blaming India for the escalating tensionsThe international communitys silence is striking Despite overwhelming evidence few global powers have called out Pakistan for its crossborder aggression Yet the facade is cracking Pakistan stands exposed as a terrorproducing nation that has long tried to destroy South Asias peaceFor India this moment carries a sense of grim amusement The nation that once weaponised extremism to destabilise others is now being consumed by it The poison Pakistan spread for decades is corroding its own foundationsThe unfolding conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan is more than a regional skirmish it is a moral reckoning It exposes the dangers of nurturing extremism for political gain and the inevitability of karmic justice Pakistans deep state may still cling to denial but reality is closing in fastAs Afghanistan fights to reclaim its dignity and independence and as India watches from the sidelines one truth stands clear those who sow hatred and terror eventually fall victim to their own creation Pakistans long tryst with duplicity and violence has finally come full circle the poison it brewed for others is now destroying itselfDeepika Bhan can be contacted at deepikabiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/fairpoint-pakistans-poison-comes-home-to-roost-643927.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/security-stepped-up-in-tiruchi-pudukottai-for-diwali-festivities-643928.html Chennai Oct 19 Police have beefed up security arrangements across Tiruchi and Pudukottai districts ahead of the Diwali celebrations to ensure public safety and prevent crimes in crowded areas With thousands of people expected to throng markets temples bus stands and tourist spots authorities have intensified vigilance and deployed additional personnel since Friday nightIn Tiruchi district around 1000 police personnel including Home Guards have been pressed into bandobust dutyThe deployment covers major public zones such as commercial hubs transport terminals and popular places of worshipFive subdivisions Jeeyapuram Tiruverumbur Lalgudi Musiri and Manapparai have been placed under enhanced surveillancePersonnel from the Striking Force and antisabotage squads have been stationed at key points while teams are also engaged in creating awareness through audiovisual messages on safety and crime preventionThe increased vigil which began on October 17 will continue through October 21 police sources said In neighbouring Pudukottai district similar measures are in placeIntensive patrolling has been organised across seven subdivisions Pudukottai Aranthangi Keeranur Ponnamaravathi Alangudi Kottaipattinam and Illupur Police teams have been conducting continuous rounds at bazaars bus stands and other crowded public areas to deter thefts eveteasing and other offences The drive will continue until October 21Meanwhile the Railway Protection Force RPF and the Government Railway Police GRP have carried out joint antisabotage checks at the Tiruchi railway junctionThe inspection conducted on Sunday involved scanning luggage platforms and other critical areas to ensure the safety of passengers during the festive rush No suspicious materials or objects were detected RPF sources confirmedThe Fire and Rescue Services Department in Tiruchi has also gone on full alertAll 11 fire stations Tiruchi Srirangam Samayapuram Lalgudi Pullambadi Tiruverumbur Navalpattu Manapparai Vaiyampatti Thuvarankurichi and Uppiliapuram have mobilised full manpower strengthFire tenders and response teams have been strategically stationed at Teppakulam Chathram Bus Stand and Gandhi Market to ensure a rapid firefighting response in case of any emergencies on the festival day Officials said the department is equipped with all the necessary gear to handle potential fire incidents swiftly IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/security-stepped-up-in-tiruchi-pudukottai-for-diwali-festivities-643928.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/liquor-worth-rs-206-crore-seized-ahead-of-diwali-in-ahmedabad-643941.html Ahmedabad Oct 19 In a crackdown ahead of Diwali the Ahmedabad Police on Sunday have launched a strict enforcement drive to ensure compliance with the Gujarat Prohibition Act as more than Rs 206 crore worth of foreign liquor seized from two city zones was destroyed by bulldozers According to police sources Zone 5 of Ahmedabad East recorded seizures worth Rs 169 crore during raids conducted in areas including Ramol Nikol Odhav Rakhial Gomtipur Bapunagar and AmraiwadiMeanwhile police stations under Zone 7 comprising Sarkhej Vasna Satellite Bodakdev Vejalpur Ellisbridge and Anandnagar confiscated liquor worth Rs 37 lakhOverall the seized liquor stock amounted to Rs 206 croreThe confiscated liquor was destroyed in two separate locations under official supervisionIn an act of enforcement liquor bottles were laid out on the ground and flattened under the weight of bulldozersSenior police officials including the Deputy Commissioners of Police Assistanyt Commissioners of Police and representatives from concerned government departments were present during the demolition driveThrough this move the Ahmedabad Police reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order during the festive season and ensuring that the city remains free from illicit liquor tradeDespite Gujarats longstanding prohibition under the Gujarat Prohibition Act 1949 the scale of illicit liquor trafficking and seizure remains substantial For example government data shows that during the last two years up to December 2022 the state seized liquor including Indianmade foreign liquor IMFL countrymade liquor and beer valued at around Rs 212 croreThis includes IMFL worth around Rs 19756 crore countrymade liquor worth about Rs 399 crore and beer bottles worth around Rs 1051 croreIn the year 2024 alone official records indicate that Gujarat Police seized around 82 lakh bottles of liquor IMFL valued at nearly Rs 144 croreIn another incident for the year 2024 the State Monitoring Cell registered 455 cases across Gujarat confiscating liquor worth about Rs 2251 crore and total items including liquor valued at nearly Rs 52 crore IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/liquor-worth-rs-206-crore-seized-ahead-of-diwali-in-ahmedabad-643941.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/belekeri-iron-ore-export-case-ed-raids-20-locations-in-ktaka-attaches-asset-valued-at-rs-1280-crore-643711.html Bengaluru Oct 17 The Enforcement Directorate EDs Bengaluru Zonal Office has conducted search operations under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 at 20 premises located and attached properties worth Rs 1280 crore in connection with Belekeri iron ore export case the official statement said on Friday The raids were conducted in Bengaluru on Thursday in Hospet and Gurugram in connection with illegal iron ore export through Belekeri Port in Karwar district of KarnatakaDuring the search operation various incriminating documents related to illegal export of iron ore has been found and seized from the various premisesThe proceeds of crime to the tune of Rs 1284 crore have been attached as per Section 171A of the PMLAAdditionally proceeds of crime to the tune of Rs 42 lakh in cash has also been seizedThe documents with respect to the immovable properties obtained out of money generated from business in illegal iron ore has also been recoveredThe ED initiated investigation on the basis of multiple FIRs registered and chargesheets filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation on the directions of the Supreme Court in the cases of illegal export of iron ore from the Belekeri Port for quantity exceeding 50000 MTThe modus operandi revealed a welloiled chain of excavator trader transporter and exporter who worked with common objectives in complete collusion with each other to cheat the state exchequer of its due royalty and other statutory taxesThe illegally obtained iron ore was further exported through a network of these intermediaries for the ultimate benefit of the exportsIn many cases iron ore were procured from the dummy or fictitious entities making it a complex money laundering schemeThe exporters have failed to submit complete documents with respect of exported iron oreThe illegal profit generated out of this activity was used for the benefits of the exporting entities and their key management personsIt has been projected as untainted and part of general business activityThe following entities along with their key management persons who were major beneficiaries of the illegal iron ore export through Belekeri port has been covered MSPL Ltd Narendra Kumar Baldota Greentex Mining Industries Ltd Ajay Kharwanda Srinivasa Minerals Trading Co Y Srinivas Rao Arshad Exports Md Asghar Khan SVM Nett Project Solutions Pvt Ltd Basavaraj B and Alphine Minmetals India Private Ltd Gagan ShuklaFurther investigation is under progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/belekeri-iron-ore-export-case-ed-raids-20-locations-in-ktaka-attaches-asset-valued-at-rs-1280-crore-643711.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/red-corridor-reduced-to-rubble-modi-govt-delivers-decisive-blow-to-maoism-643838.html Raipur 18 Oct In a historic breakthrough the PM Modi government has dealt a decisive blow to Maoist insurgency with mass surrenders and a dramatic fall in violence across former hotspots Once the epicentre of red terror the Red Corridor is now crumbling proof that Indias dual strategy of security and development is delivering lasting impact In a historic breakthrough over 200 Maoist cadres including a Central Committee member and senior leader Rupesh surrendered en masse at the Reserve Police Lines in Jagdalpur Chhattisgarh on Friday This shift driven by targeted security operations and robust development reflects a nuanced understanding of counterinsurgency with Chhattisgarhs recent successes offering a blueprint for sustainable peace It was evident in the mass surrender of over 300 Maoist cadres in just 72 hours including a Central Committee member and senior leader Rupesh in Jagdalpur Chhattisgarh on October 17 Among the first group of 208 110 women and 98 men from the Dandakaranya region relinquished 153 weapons were relinquished They had a collective bounty of Rs 918 crore Welcomed with flowers and copies of the Indian Constitution this event underscored a growing rejection of Maoist ideology in favour of democratic reintegration indicating the insurgencys ideological bankruptcy On the same day speaking at the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra framed this as a historic turning point The day is not far when India will be free from Maoist terror he asserted offering his personal guarantee to end this longstanding menace PM Modi highlighted the collapse of Maoist influence with affected districts plummeting from 182 in 2014 to just 11 by October 2025 only three of which remain highrisk He noted that 303 Maoists surrendered in the past 72 hours These were not ordinary Naxalites They are now ready to embrace the Constitution he stated crediting policies that blend enforcement with opportunity PM Modis address conveyed deep empathy for affected communities Maoist terror is a grave injustice a sin against our youth he said lamenting the countless mothers who lost sons to the Naxalviolence He shared the plight of victimsvillagers farmers and tribals some with amputated limbswho spent a week in Delhi pleading for their voices to be heard exposing the human toll of Maoism and challenging narratives that romanticise the insurgency These were poor villagers farmers and tribals some of them with amputated limbs standing with folded hands holding a press conference to demand their message reach the peoplenot those who shield Maoists while parading the Constitution PM Modi remarked condemning urban Naxals and past Congressled governments for allegedly concealing Maoist atrocities The Naxalite movement rooted in Mao Zedongs revolutionary ideals began in 1967 in Naxalbari West Bengal led by Charu Majumdar and Kanu Sanyal Aiming to address land inequality through armed rebellion it spread across the Red Corridor including Jharkhand Odisha and Chhattisgarh The 2004 formation of the Communist Party of India Maoist intensified the insurgency claiming over 10000 lives since 2000 and stalling development Chhattisgarhs Bastar region with its dense jungles became a Maoist stronghold The states creation in 2000 saw escalated violence including the 2010 Dantewada attack that killed 76 CRPF personnel The controversial Salwa Judum campaign intended to counter Maoists drew criticism for human rights abuses further isolating tribals caught in the conflict Chhattisgarhs Naxal Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy 2025 has been a gamechanger in curbing insurgency Offering financial aid vocational training land allotments and government jobs the policy coupled with initiatives like Niyad Nella Naar Yojana and Poona Margem has encouraged over 2000 surrenders since its inception Under the policy government offers surrendered Naxalites Rs 50000 initial aid Rs 10000 monthly for three years and full bounty rewards up to Rs 1 crore Highvalue cadres get 4 decimals of urban land or 1 hectare of farmland or Rs 2 lakh in lieu Weapon surrender earns up to Rs 5 lakh eg AK47 Free housing rations healthcare education vocational training and jobs are also provided Villagelevel surrenders unlock Rs 1 crore for development Over Rs 150 crore has been spent driving hundreds of surrenders in 2025 only Union Home Minister Amit Shah had recently on his X handle wrote It is a matter of immense satisfaction that regions once considered epicentres of terrorAbujhmad and North Bastar in Chhattisgarhhave now been officially declared free from Naxalite violence Only a few scattered elements remain in South Bastar and our security forces are poised to neutralise them swiftlyHe further wrote Since the formation of the BJP government in Chhattisgarh in January 2024 a total of 2100 Naxalites have surrendered 1785 have been arrested and 477 have been neutralised These figures reflect our unwavering commitment to eradicate Naxalism from its roots by 31 March 2026 Earlier during October when HM Shah visited Chhattisgarh to participate in Bastar Dussehra festival and Muria Durbar he had urged Maoists to abandon arms and join the mainstream but warned those who choose violence will be met with force In a separate post he had asserted There are no human rights for those who roam with weapons in hand Rights come with renunciation of violencedialogue will not be held with those who refuse to disarm Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai credits it for restoring trust among tribals with former Maoists reintegrating as farmers teachers and entrepreneurs This has revitalised regions like Bastar reducing violence by 85 per cent and enabling development projects The policys focus on dignity and opportunity has weakened Maoist recruitment fostering hope and stability Under Sais leadership Chhattisgarh has witnessed an 85 per cent drop in Naxal incidents with North Bastar and Abujhmad now declared Naxalfree Security operations including forward bases in remote areas have disrupted Maoist networks while development projects have brought roads schools and hospitals to isolated villages The Bastar Olympics a triballed celebration of culture and sport symbolises this revival This Diwali will be different in areas scarred by Maoist terror PM Modi promised envisioning fearfree celebrations Former Maoists disillusioned with their leadership are embracing mainstream life As India nears its 2026 goal of a Naxalfree nation addressing root causes like land rights and inequality remains essential to prevent resurgence With the Red Corridor fading and hope rising in Bastar PM Modis vision of a more united more prosperous India is within reach IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/red-corridor-reduced-to-rubble-modi-govt-delivers-decisive-blow-to-maoism-643838.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 22:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ahl-e-sunnah-pakistan-the-new-alliance-that-could-push-pakistan-into-further-chaos-643633.html New Delhi Oct 17 A new alliance that is in the making threatens to rattle the Pakistan establishment which is already facing humiliation on multiple fronts Bringing together several religious groups in Pakistan including the TehreekeLabbaik Pakistan TLP the alliance known as the AhleSunnah Pakistan is threatening the establishment of severe consequences if their demands relating to the Muridke massacre are not metThe TLP has been in the news after its cadres were massacred in Muridke by the security forces during a protestThe demands being made by the alliance are for the release of all members of the TLP which should be followed by negotiations with the governmentHowever the main reason behind the formation of this alliance is to protest the killings of TLP members during a peaceful protest in Muridke last weekPakistan is already fighting a battle on many fronts the most recent one being with the Afghan TalibanWhile on one hand Islamabad counters external threats the bigger problem for the country is the numerous problems it is facing internallyIndian Intelligence agencies are keeping a close watch on the developmentsOfficials say that the protests that have been announced by the TLPled alliance will be of major concern for the security establishment in Pakistan The alliance has the numbers and backing of several political outfitsFurther they also enjoy the support of various religious leaders in the country which makes the alliance even deadlierThe establishment in Pakistan is not taking this alliance lightly Over the last couple of weeks support for the TLP across Pakistan has soared Thousands are expected to take part in the sitins and protests that will take place across the country post a meeting to be held on October 22The rallies are being planned against the Punjab and federal governmentsFormer Prime Minister Imran Khan has instructed members of his Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI to support the TLP and also take part in the demonstrationsImran Khan is at loggerheads with the establishment and his party joining the AhleSunnah has added to the woes of the establishmentAnother development that has rattled the establishment is the support to the TLP extended by newlyappointed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi of the PTI He has directed his party workers to support the TLP and show solidarity with the movementPakistan is already battling insurgency in KP and now with the Chief Minister extending his support to the TLP the cause for concern is even more The weekend in Pakistan is expected to be a tense one All eyes are on the talks set to take place in Doha to dish out a peace deal between Islamabad and the Taliban While analysts say that the situation with the Taliban is a fragile one Pakistan has more to battle on the internal front The battle with the TehreekiTaliban Pakistan TTP is a major headache Pakistan is also expecting trouble in Balochistan from the Balochistan Nationalist Army BLA Further the situation in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK is tense due to protests by the locals Adding to these problems is the protest that the TLPled alliance will take out which has the backing of a large number of the political and religious class in Pakistan Following the announcement by the TLP the Punjab government has imposed Section 144 and also ordered bans on all forms of gatherings rallies and processions While security measures are in place Indian officials feel that this is a protest which would turn violent Last time the Pakistan establishment managed to beat down the protesters in Muridke by indulging in a massacre This time too the security forces are likely to use force However if this is done the movement will only gain momentum nationwide and this would leave the Pakistan establishment with another major problem to deal with internally IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ahl-e-sunnah-pakistan-the-new-alliance-that-could-push-pakistan-into-further-chaos-643633.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-charge-sheets-bihar-migrant-labourer-for-conspiring-with-let-other-terror-outfits-643663.html New Delhi Oct 17 The National Investigation Agency NIA has charge sheeted a migrant labourer from Bihar for supporting proscribed terrorist organisations such as LashkareTaiba LeT in carrying out terror activities in Jammu amp Kashmir and Tamil Nadu the agency said on Friday According to the NIA Akhalatur alias Mohammed Akhlaque Mujahid hailing from Katihar district of Bihar has been charged under sections 196 and 197 of BNS and Sections 13 1 b amp 39 of UAP Act in the chargesheet filed today before the NIA Special Court at Poonamallee in Chennai Tamil NaduEmployed as a labourer at a private construction site in Chengalpattu Tamil Nadu the accused was arrested by Kayar Chengalpattu Police in April this year for his involvement in antinational activitiesNIA which took over the case in view of its gravity found during investigation that the accused was in touch with LeT handlers in Pakistan through cyber space and conspired with them to target Kafirs nonbelievers of Islam in Tamil the agency said in its press noteAccording to the NIA the accused also attempted to contact an arms dealer with the intent to execute an attack to destabilise the countryInvestigations further revealed that Akhalatur also tried to contact arms and weapons dealers with the intent to purchase weapons to execute a Jihadi style attack to destabilise the country the agency saidHowever his plans were thwarted by the NIA and other security agenciesInvestigations in the case RC012025NIACHE Akhalatur LeT and Salafi Ideologue case are continuing in a bid to curb radicalisation and violent extremism in India the agency saidNotably the agency a few days back charge sheeted eight accused persons in the 2020 transnational narcoterror network case involving the smuggling of drugs from Pakistan through sea route into India via GujaratThe drugs were aimed at financing the LeT terror outfit IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/nia-charge-sheets-bihar-migrant-labourer-for-conspiring-with-let-other-terror-outfits-643663.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/kolkata-police-fixes-prescribed-time-for-burning-of-firecrackers-on-kali-puja-chhath-puja-643667.html Kolkata Oct 17 The Kolkata Police on Friday has specified the time limits for the burning of firecrackers on the occasion of Kali Puja and Diwali on October 20 and the Chhath Puja on October 28 In the notification issued by the Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma during the twin festivals of Kali Puja and Diwali on October 20 two hours have been allotted for burning only green firecrackers and the time limits for these dates are between 810 pmOn the upcoming occasion of Chhath Puja on October 28 two hours have been allotted for the burning of firecrackers and the time limit on this count for this day is between 68 amThe Kolkata Police have clarified that the time limits have been fixed as per the previous directions both from the Supreme Court and the Calcutta High CourtThe bursting of sound crackers for both these days will continue to be banned and the police would take strong action against those violating the court ordersThe use of sky lanternballoon has also been bannedA senior official from the Kolkata police said that all police stations under all the divisions of the city police have been instructed to maintain a close vigil whether sound crackers or sky lanternballoons are sold anywhere in the city or notOn Thursday the Calcutta High Court questioned the practical implementation of firecracker norms in the stateThereafter West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant held a virtual meeting with the Commissioners of Kolkata Police and other Commisserates as well as with the District Police SuperintendentDuring the meeting the Chief Secretary directed the strict implementation of firecracker norms in the state on occasions of Kali Puja Diwali and Chhath Puja IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/kolkata-police-fixes-prescribed-time-for-burning-of-firecrackers-on-kali-puja-chhath-puja-643667.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-navy-signs-mou-with-iit-delhi-with-focus-on-crew-centred-warship-design-643679.html New Delhi Oct 17 The Indian Navy has signed an MoU with IIT Delhi for the creation of Subject Matter Expertise in crewcentred warship design it said on Friday Signed on October 16 the MoU said The partnership brings a structured processbased approach towards improving habitability onboard enabling the Indian Navy to evolve indigenous crewcentric standards amp reduce reliance on external benchmarksThe MoU was signed by Rear Admiral Arvind Rawal Assistant Chief of Materiel Dockyard amp Refit Indian Navy and Prof Rangan Banerjee Director of IIT Delhi Under the MoU IIT Delhi researchers from its Department of Design will research the safety efficiency and habitability of various ongoing and future new construction projects and provide inputs in ship designsIndian Navy and IIT Delhi will work towards the overarching aim of improving the Quality of Life QoL onboard Indian Naval ships which may also be extended to the mercantile marine and any other Indian ethnicitybased habitability requirement IIT Delhi said in its press noteThe Institute will study existing ship designs by the Indian Navy and will study existing ship designs by the Indian Navy and will conduct comparative analysis of their designs with international standards along with safety user experience comfort and other parametersSpeaking about the MoU with IIT Delhi RAdm Arvind Rawal Asst Chief of Materiel Dockyard amp Refit Indian Navy said This MoU marks a significant step forward in our shared endeavour to make Indian warships not just formidable in combat but also exemplary in terms of crew comfort efficiency and habitability Through this partnership we are joining hands with one of the nations premier academic institutions to build subject matter expertise in crewcentric warship designThe initiative introduces a scientific processbased approach to habitability bringing in the disciplines of ergonomics human factors and design optimisation into naval architecture he addedProf Rangan Banerjee Director of IIT Delhi said We are delighted to be working with the Indian Navy to improve the comfort conditions for our naval officers and crew using the latest scientific design tools and techniques This MoU will broaden IIT Delhis existing links with the Navy in underwater and electronics and postgraduate programmes in naval construction IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/indian-navy-signs-mou-with-iit-delhi-with-focus-on-crew-centred-warship-design-643679.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ed-files-charge-sheet-in-rs-354-crore-payment-fraud-in-phe-dept-643681.html Srinagar Oct 17 The Enforcement Directorates ED zonal office in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar said on Friday that it has filed a prosecution complaint in the court in connection with the Rs 354 crore payment fraud in the Public Health Engineering Department A press statement by the EDs Srinagar Zonal office said The ED Srinagar Zonal Office has filed a prosecution complaint before the Special PMLA Court in the city against Ghulam Mohammad Bhat the then Chief Engineer of Jammu and Kashmirs Public Health Engineering Department PHED and four others Rajnish Bal Mohammad Amin Wani Nisar Ahmad Bhat and Imran Baba a partner in Ms Baba Enterprises under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002The special PMLA court has issued a precognisance notice to all the accused persons in connection with the fraud case the statement addedThe ED initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by the AntiCorruption Bureau in Srinagar against Ghulam Mohammad Bhat and four others for misappropriation of government funds the statement saidThe ED investigation revealed that the accused officials of PHED in criminal conspiracy with Ms Baba Enterprises misappropriated government funds during procurement of spare parts for water filtration plants thereby causing wrongful loss to the public exchequer The ED investigation revealed that Ghulam Mohammad Bhat and other members of the Departmental Procurement Committee with the connivance of Imran Baba a partner of Ms Baba Enterprises awarded tender to Ms Baba Enterprises without following due procedure and undue favours were given by the Departmental Procurement Committee for awarding tender ie separate tender was not floated for the additional procurement of spare parts worth Rs 23078597 and security deposits two per cent of the tender value were not taken from the contractor the ED statement addedInstead Earnest Money Deposit of Rs 1 lakh was converted into security deposits In second order security deposit two per cent of the value of second supply order was again not takenThe total security deposits were to be taken as Rs 7 lakh however only Rs 1 lakh was taken as security deposit Also in the allotment order the supplydelivery period of the material was modified from 30 days beginning from the date of issuance of supply order to 90 days etc the statement saidThe ED investigation further revealed that Ms Baba Enterprises received Rs 354 crore from PHED and paid only Rs 155 crore to the original supplier ie Ms Industrial Devices India Private Limited New Delhi and diverting the remaining Rs 156 crore which was utilised for acquisition of immovable properties in Srinagar such as 18 marla land in Barinambal and 275 marla land in Hyderpora Srinagar and the ED has attached these immovable properties worth Rs 156 crore the statement addedDuring the peak years of terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir the rule of law and accountability in public service had become the first casualtyAfter the rule of law was reestablished and accountability fixed for frauds committed in the heydays of terrorist violence several frauds and scams committed during that period are now coming to light IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ed-files-charge-sheet-in-rs-354-crore-payment-fraud-in-phe-dept-643681.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-tspc-area-commanders-surrender-to-police-in-jharkhands-chatra-643693.html Chatra Oct 17 Two senior Maoist leaders of the banned outfit Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee TSPC surrendered before the authorities in Chatra district in Jharkhand on Friday officials said The two surrendered Maoists identified as Kunal alias Kuldeep and Rohini Ganjhu were both area commanders of the TSPC and carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh each on their headsFollowing their surrender the police handed over cheques of the reward amount to them as per the state governments surrender and rehabilitation policyThe surrender took place in the meeting hall of the Deputy Commissioners office in the presence of Bokaro Range IG Sunil Bhaskar Deputy Commissioner Kirti Superintendent of Police Sumit Kumar Agarwal BSFs Manvendra Kumar Singh and SSB Commandant Sanjeev KumarDuring the surrender the Maoists handed over an SLR rifle a semiautomatic rifle and around 200 rounds of live ammunition to the policeAccording to officials Kunal has 16 criminal cases registered against him in Chatra and Palamu districts while Ganjhu is wanted in more than 10 serious cases including attacks on security forces and extortionSP Agarwal said that both Maoists were persuaded to surrender after continuous dialogue and counselling by the district police and intelligence teams He said Maoist cadres are steadily losing ground in the regionThe Jharkhand government has launched a special rehabilitation policy called Nayi Dishayen for surrendered Maoists Under this policy those who lay down arms are kept in open prisons provided legal aid financial assistance and skill development support and their childrens education is arranged by the governmentAccording to official data from January to September this year the state police have arrested 266 Maoists while 30 have surrendered and returned to the mainstream In the same period 32 Maoists have been killed in encounters across Jharkhand reflecting the impact of intensified antiinsurgency operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-tspc-area-commanders-surrender-to-police-in-jharkhands-chatra-643693.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/jail-sentence-for-two-more-convicts-in-visakhapatnam-navy-spying-case-643704.html Visakhapatnam Oct 17 A special National Investigation Agency NIA court here has sentenced two more accused in the Visakhapatnam navy espionage case taking the total convictions so far to four Mohammad Haroon Haji Abdul Rehman Lakdawala of Mumbai has been sentenced to simple imprisonment SI of five and a half years under each of sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act Imran Yakub Giteli of Godhra has been sentenced to six years of simple imprisonment for each of the same offencesThe NIA said in a statement that the accused have also been imposed a fine of Rs 5000 each and will have to undergo an additional oneyear simple imprisonment in the event of default in payment of the fineThe case relates to spying activities carried out at vital installations and Indian Navy establishments by foreign spiesagents operating in the countryLakdawala was arrested by the NIA in May 2020 and Giteli in September 2020 in the case registered in 2019 They were nabbed from their respective home statesThe two accused were found to be agents of foreign intelligence agencies and involved in espionage activities in India threatening the countrys unity integrity security and sovereignty The men were in regular contact with the Pakistan spiesagents through WhatsApp the NIA saidBoth had relatives in Pakistan and had come in contact with Pakistani intelligence agencies during visits to the neighbouring country investigations had revealed They were engaged in illegal clothes and other multiple businesses with Pakistan through unlawful channels and the money derived from these businesses was used to fund espionage activities in India The accused had deposited various amounts into the accounts of accused Navy personnel through online money transfer Points of Sale PoS and other banking channels from Mumbai and Godhra on the directions of Pak agentsThe NIA which took over the investigation from the Counter Intelligence Police Station Intelligence Department Andhra Pradesh Police Vijayawada in December 2019 had arrested a total of 15 accused including 11 Navy personnel over the course of the investigationIn June 2020 the agency had chargesheeted 14 accused followed by a supplementary charge sheet against one accused in March 2021Further investigation and trial in the case continue the NIA added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/jail-sentence-for-two-more-convicts-in-visakhapatnam-navy-spying-case-643704.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/un-reflects-realities-of-1945-not-2025-jaishankar-calls-for-urgent-reforms-643362.html New Delhi Oct 16 External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar on Thursday said the United Nations continues to mirror the world of 1945 rather than the realities of 2025 stressing that the need for reform has become urgent However he noted that the process of reform is being used to derail the agenda which allows historical injustices to persistSpeaking at the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs Conclave UNTCC 2025 in New Delhi Jaishankar said that Indias approach to peacekeeping is rooted in its civilisational ethos and guided by the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam the belief that the world is one familyIt is a privilege to address this distinguished gathering of military leaders from troop contributing countries the architects the upholders and the messengers of peace You reflect the strength of an institution that has for nearly eight decades stood out as a beacon of hope in a conflictridden world United Nations Peacekeeping he addedHe said Indias peacekeeping philosophy is shaped by the idea that global cooperation must rest on justice and inclusivityIndia approaches peacekeeping from its civilisational ethos We see the world as one family a vision enshrined in the timeless phrase Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam This is not just cultural wisdom but an outlook that anchors our worldview Jaishankar saidIt is why India has consistently advocated for justice dignity opportunity and prosperity for all societies and people It is also why we place our faith in multilateralism and international partnerships he addedHighlighting the interconnected challenges of the modern era Jaishankar said global crises from pandemics and terrorism to economic instability and climate change demand cooperative rather than competitive responsesOur responses must transcend the competitive aspects of international politics The natural starting point for such collaborations is the United Nations he saidSharing insights from his recent visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly UNGA Jaishankar remarked The United Nations today still reflects the realities of 1945 not of 2025 Eighty years is a long time by any standards and during this period the UN membership has actually quadrupledHe warned that institutions unable to adapt to changing realities risk becoming obsoleteInstitutions that fail to adapt risk irrelevance not just irrelevance but eroding legitimacy leaving us without recourse in times of uncertainty he saidCalling for urgent reform the minister asserted that for the UN to remain effective it must become more inclusive democratic participative and representative of todays worldHe added that the UNs credibility depends on its ability to amplify the voices of the developing world and reflect the aspirations of the rising global southJaishankar acknowledged that many UN members support the expansion of both Permanent and NonPermanent categories of the UN Security Council However he said the process of reform itself is being used to derail the agenda and as a result historical injustices still continueHe reaffirmed Indias commitment to taking on greater responsibilities in a reformed United Nations and a reformed multilateral orderPraising the contributions of peacekeepers worldwide Jaishankar said UN peacekeeping has proven what collective action can achieve when nations unite for a larger causeOur peacekeepers have been a powerful force for good These brave sons and daughters put their lives on the line to protect civilians to deliver humanitarian aid and to support fragile peace processes They are the real torchbearers of multilateralism he saidLet me honour today the more than 4000 UN and 182 Indian peacekeepers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty They stand out as a testament to bravery and their legacy remains a solemn call to action for all of us We must ensure that their message lives on he addedReflecting on the evolution of peacekeeping Jaishankar said that although it was not part of the original UN design it has become one of the most important instruments of the organisationCurrently it draws its mandate from the decisions of the UN Security Council Changing geopolitical dynamics the complexities of world affairs and the nature of conflicts have all shaped the demands of peacekeeping We all recognise that peacekeeping has been the flagship endeavour and the most effective instrument of the United Nations he saidHe outlined several key concerns about peacekeeping operations emphasising that troopcontributing countries and host states must be consulted while drafting mission mandatesHe said mandates should be realistic clear and aligned with available resources adding that the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians lies with the host stateUnderscoring the role of innovation Jaishankar said Technology and peacekeeping go hand in hand and are a force multiplier in peacekeeping operations As a nation that has embraced innovation let me underline that India stands ready to be a technology demonstrator to enhance the operational capacity of peacekeepingHe further stressed the importance of combating misinformation and ensuring the safety of peacekeepersTo address the needs of strategic communication we must strive to counter misinformation and disinformation The role of ICT is therefore very important he said adding Paramount importance must be given to the safety and security of peacekeepers We must always ensure that perpetrators of any attack on them are brought to justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/un-reflects-realities-of-1945-not-2025-jaishankar-calls-for-urgent-reforms-643362.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/defence-and-security-cooperation-forms-muscle-of-india-russia-partnership-mp-harsh-vardhan-shringla-643421.html New Delhi Oct 16 Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla stated on Thursday that Moscow remains New Delhis single largest supplier of advanced military systems He said that defence cooperation has evolved from imports to joint development coproduction and genuine technology transfers in keeping with Indias vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat Addressing an event on IndiaRussia Strategic Partnerships in New Delhi on Thursday Shringla said that the resilience to change amid global upheavals shifting geopolitical orders is one of the most remarkable features of the IndiaRussia partnershipHe mentioned that Russia has consistently supported Indias aspirations for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security CouncilHe said One of the most remarkable features of our partnership is its resilience to change through global upheavals shifting geopolitical orders and pandemics that closed borders India and Russia have kept their channels open adapted mechanisms and found ways to move forward This resilience is the fruit of decades of trust mutual respect and what I would call strategic patience Across the gamut of IndiaRussia relations I would like to briefly highlight six core pillars that sustain this long and fruitful partnership Political and diplomatic convergence remains our foundation The annual summit serves as an apex of our institutional architecture a unique space where leaders review the arc of our relationship and set priorities ahead The Moscow meeting in July 2024 was significant reaffirming our shared vision as an enduring and expanding partnership with concrete goals towards 2030When Prime Minister Modi was awarded Russias Order of Saint Andrew during that visit it was far more than a ceremony It was testimony to the genuine esteem and the depth of trust cultivated over years of collaboration Beyond these summit moments the rhythm of engagement continues ministerial exchanges the 22 dialogue the United Nations G20 BRICS and the SEO Russia has consistently supported Indias aspirations for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council and India values Russias voice in shaping global discourse Yet political convergence must be undergirded by concrete capabilities and shared security interests and this brings me to the defence and security cooperation which forms the muscle of our partnership Russia remains Indias single largest supplier of advanced military systems though the character has evolved dramatically from mere imports to joint development coproduction and genuine technology transfers today in keeping with Indias vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat he addedHe stated that the BrahMos missile showcases how two nations can coinnovate for a strategic edge He also recalled how Durga Puja pandals in Siliguri displayed panels of Operation SindoorThe BrahMos missile showcases how two nations can coinnovate for a strategic edge that neither could achieve alone The delivery of S400 air defence systems despite global supply challenges reflects a continued commitment even when external pressures continue to mount And this takes me back to a few days ago when during the Durga Puja festivities I was in my area of North Bengal Siliguri and what really pleased me was the number of puja pandals that displayed panels of Op Sindoor in places not only in Siliguri but in rural areas and the pride of place there was attributed to the BrahMos So I think that reflects the sort of spirit and support that people believe in for Indias defence development of defence capabilities but also our partnership with a friend like Russia he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/defence-and-security-cooperation-forms-muscle-of-india-russia-partnership-mp-harsh-vardhan-shringla-643421.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/masood-azhar-in-hiding-jem-cadres-look-to-defect-despite-ai-propaganda-push-643161.html New Delhi Oct 15 Masood Azhar the chief of the JaisheMohammad has virtually gone into hiding post Operation Sindoor It is a wellknown fact that his outfit was literally shredded to pieces by the Indian armed forces A commander of the JeM had also admitted that Azhars family was torn to pieces during the operation that was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam attackAccording to the Indian agencies Azhar is in hiding and has been advised not to come out in the openThe Indian armed forces are monitoring him closely and the Pakistan Army wants to take no chances hence they have kept him under their watchThe stoic silence by Azhar has made the JeM cadres uneasy Some are losing hope as they are not seeing any leadershipIn the past when Azhar would go into hiding or would undertake some medical treatment his brother Rauf Azghar would call the shotsAzghar was in charge of everything in the JeM and he was the perfect lieutenant for his brother Azhar Azghar was however killed at Bahawalpur during Operation Sindoor This was a major blow for the JeM as they had lost their operations chiefAzhar on the other hand has been more of an ideological head and now in the absence of both the cadres are losing faith in the outfitTo keep the news flowing and in order to give hope to the cadres the JeM has been making announcements of opening new wingsRecently it was learnt that the outfit is opening its womens wing Intelligence Bureau officials said that the JeM would take time to rebuild Moreover it is aware that any misadventure with India would be met with appropriate action Hence it is in no position to take any risks to boost the morale of its cadres Hence the outfit keeps floating news about opening new wings and undertaking other activities This is only to keep the morale of the cadre high so that they feel that some activity is taking placeWith the JeM down and the leadership invincible Indian agencies have warned that while the outfit may not try any misadventure it could however step up the circulation of propaganda videosThe agencies have learnt that the videos are not just in circulation in large numbers in Pakistan but in parts of India as wellThe outfit is generating videos using Artificial Intelligence AI and circulating them in large numbers AI is being used to generate images and videos of AzharThe cadres are being made to believe that all is well with their chief and hence they should always keep their morale highOfficials say that while such propaganda may work it is however only temporaryThe JeM cadres would like to carry out attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and if they are barred for a long time then they may wonder what has changed It would be very difficult for the ISI to contain these elements Another daunting problem facing the ISI was that many within the JeM are unhappy with the way relations have turned out with the TalibanThe outfit has been a backer of the Taliban but today has to maintain silence as the establishment in Pakistan is antiAfghan TalibanThe JeM leadership was always of the belief that all radical Islamic groups must unite and their battle should be against India and the West However the dynamics in Pakistan owing to poor leadership have changed completely Today the establishment is in battle with the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP Balochistan Liberation Army BLA and the Afghan TalibanMany within the JeM are unhappy with the ongoing situation and the ISI fears that there is a chance that many may defect The only way that the ISI can calm or boost the cadres is by directing a major attack on India However that is too risky for the ISI as it is aware that the Indian government with a new doctrine will not take such a misadventure lightly IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/masood-azhar-in-hiding-jem-cadres-look-to-defect-despite-ai-propaganda-push-643161.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rss-ban-row-ktaka-govt-to-probe-threats-to-priyank-kharge-tightens-security-at-residence-643192.html Bengaluru Oct 15 IANS The Karnataka government has said that the threats to Minister for RDPR IT and BT Priyank Kharge will be probed even as the security at his residence in Bengaluru was tightenedThis comes following the controversy over the Ministers letter proposing a ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS activities in public places in the statenbspA Karnataka State Reserve Police KSRP platoon has been stationed at his residence amid fears of protests and threat callsResponding to the threats against Minister Priyank Kharge Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that the government is taking the matter seriously and has ordered a probe We will investigate who threatened him and trace the origin of these calls We are serious and will identify the source he saidnbspA minister has the right to share his opinion and threatening him for this is unacceptable Action will be taken Though tracking the callers is difficult due to technology we must crack this case Parameshwara addedMeanwhile responding to the media in Bengaluru on Wednesday regarding the threats and abusive calls Minister Priyank Kharge said My struggle in this matter is not against individuals I am repeatedly seeking legal clarity I am asking for documents to prove that RSS is a registered NGO For asking one document all this controversy has been creatednbspHe further stated If BJP leaders are personally attacked on social media will their supporters remain silent Even Dr BR Ambedkar and other prominent personalities were not spared and I am a relatively small personthey will not spare me The abusive clip I released is just a sample The callers have used such inappropriate language that it would be insulting to me and my family to release the full contentI am the Minister for IT and BT I also understand technology What is the point of just sending a few callers to jail Those who spread these poisonous thoughts must be punished he addednbspPriyank Kharge also noted that leaders like Rahul Gandhi AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who have spoken against the RSS in various forums are supporting menbspHe further criticised the BJP and RSS stating They are always on attack mode yet they did not hold a press conference after the incident of a shoe being hurled at the Chief Justice of India Has the RSS condemned that incidentThe row over the proposal to ban activities of the RSS in Karnataka took another turn on Wednesday with Minister for RDPR IT and BT Priyank Kharge releasing an abusive audio clip If they think threats and abuses will unsettle me it is only their illusion he said Minister Kharge has released a 212minute video showing his conversation with an unknown callernbspResponding to Minister for RDPR IT and BT Priyank Kharges claim of receiving threat calls over his proposal to ban activities of the RSS in public places BJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra stated that Kharge is merely trying to gain publicitySpeaking to reporters in Chitradurga Vijayendra when asked about the threat calls to Priyank Kharge said that such statements are being made only to attract attentionnbspIt is foolish to claim that the RSS can be banned today I want to respectfully ask Minister Priyank Kharge what are your achievements in the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj RDPR portfolio that you hold What reforms have you introduced that you can present to the people Vijayendra questioned https://dailyworld.in/security/rss-ban-row-ktaka-govt-to-probe-threats-to-priyank-kharge-tightens-security-at-residence-643192.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistans-debt-spiral-deepens-another-bailout-on-the-horizon-643216.html New Delhi Oct 15 While multiple internal strife a Taliban offensive at the Afghan border and maintaining harmony with the powerful Pakistan Army are adding to Islamabads woes the miserable economic condition has made it slide into deep debt Debtors including China reports suggest its total external debt has reached about USD 135 billion in Q2 2025 where the country already owes Beijing an estimated cluster of around USD 30 billion with China being identified as one of Pakistans largest bilateral creditorsPakistan must meet over USD 23 billion in external debt repayments in the current fiscal year and the central banks estimates put total foreign debt repayments and interest at about USD 3035 billion for the year say media reportsAs per the Pakistan Economic Survey 202425 the countrys total debt was Pakistani Rs 7601 trillion approx USD 267 billion at the end of March this year comprising domestic debt of Pakistani Rs 5152 trillion approx USD 180 billion and an external debt of Pakistani Rs 24 49 trillion about USD 86 billionThere have been public concerns over such debts Now a desperate outreach to Washington appears to have helped it navigate to a favourable environment to unlock International Monetary Fund IMF supportLately there has been a series of highlevel US engagements and meetings with financial officials coinciding with favourable decisions and public signalling of supportAs the largest stakeholder in the IMF the United States arguably holds significant sway over lending decisions The recent loan agreement coincidentally followed Pakistans diplomatic push in Washington suggesting a coordinated effort to secure both political goodwill and financial backingFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held meetings with senior US Treasury officials investors and multilateral institutions in Washington on October 13 and 14 where he pressed for investment and reform supportAccording to officials the ongoing outreach apparently aims to consolidate investor confidence accelerate project implementation and strengthen financial partnershipsArmy General Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have also been trying to cosy up to the White HouseOn October 14 the IMF announced a stafflevel agreement on reviews under Pakistans Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility noting strong implementation and continued commitment by Pakistani authoritiesThe stafflevel agreement SLA is however subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board according to Iva Petrova who led an IMF team that held discussions with Pakistan between September 24 to October 8Upon approval Pakistan will have access to about US10 billion SDR 760 million under the EFF and about US200 million SDR 154 million under the RSF bringing total disbursements under the two arrangements to about US33 billion added Petrova in her statementSDR or Special Drawing Rights are an international reserve asset created by the IMF that serves as a supplement to the existing currency reserves of member countries allowing them to exchange it for freely usable money when requiredEarlier the IMF mission returned without signing the SLA with Islamabad according to some reports that quoted unnamed sourcesIn July Pakistan and the United States concluded a tariff agreement that officials said reduced duties on Pakistani exports to 19 per centAurangzeb then welcomed what his ministry described as successful negotiations with the US administration leading to a tariff deal after meetings in Washington with senior US Treasury officials and investor groupsThus Pakistan will need debtors nod for rollovers to manage repayments mixing it with fiscal prudence and more international financing IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistans-debt-spiral-deepens-another-bailout-on-the-horizon-643216.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/haryana-ips-officer-puran-kumar-cremated-after-nine-day-stalemate-643220.html Chandigarh Oct 15 After the nineday stalemate over the postmortem of senior Haryana cadre Indian Police Service IPS officer Y Puran Kumar who allegedly died by suicide the body was cremated with the consent of his wife and IAS officer Amneet P Kumar The impasses ended with the Haryana governments assurance to the family of a fair and impartial probe besides a commitment that action will be taken against erring officials Puran Kumars family members his colleagues comprising OP Singh who has been given the additional charge of Director General of Police by replacing Shatrujeet Kapur bureaucrats politicians and scores of sympathisers attended the funeral hereFollowing the familys consent an autopsy was carried out at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research PGIMER The PGIMER in a statement said the postmortem examination of Puran Kumar was conducted on Wednesday by a constituted medical board following all due procedures The postmortem report will be submitted to the investigating officer of the Special Investigation Team SIT The mortal remains of Y Puran Kumar have been respectfully handed over to the family members said the PGIMER The police said Additional Director General of Police Puran Kumar shot himself with a service pistol and died on the spot The officer left behind a ninepage final note that named 15 serving and former officers and put the state polices top brass under the lens for casteism and bias The government had sent DGP Shatrujeet Kapur on leave amid the demand of Puran Kumars family for action against him and other officers for harassing him For over a week a stalemate continued between Puran Kumars wife Amneet P Kumar and the government over the demand for the arrest of DGP Kapur and the ousted Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya In a twist to the incident a Haryana Police assistant subinspector was found dead with a gunshot wound on Tuesday along with a purported suicide note accusing the late Puran Kumar of corruption In a statement Puran Kumars wife Amneet Kumar said Chandigarh Police had assured her of a fair and impartial investigation The Haryana government too has promised that any official found guilty would face legal action she said Considering the evidentiary importance of a timely postmortem and in the larger interest of justice I have agreed for the same to be carried out as per the prescribed procedure by the constituted board of doctors with the presence of a ballistic expert under the supervision of a magistrate and with videography of the entire process to ensure complete transparency she said In view of the ongoing investigation no further public statement shall be issued at this stage she added A day earlier Chandigarh Police which is investigating the IPS officers suicide case had filed a petition before the Chief Judicial Magistrates Court in Chandigarh seeking permission to conduct the postmortem and identification of the body The court had issued a notice to the family directing them to submit a response by Wednesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/haryana-ips-officer-puran-kumar-cremated-after-nine-day-stalemate-643220.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/disillusioned-female-maoist-commander-surrenders-in-kondagaon--643226.html Raipur Oct 15 In a significant development in the fight against leftwing extremism Geeta alias Kamli Salam a female Maoist commander active in Kondagaon district surrendered to the police on Wednesday Geeta who held the position of Tailor Team Commander in the East Bastar Division laid down arms before Superintendent of Police Y Akshay Kumar marking a symbolic shift in the regions insurgency landscape The Chhattisgarh government had earlier announced a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on Geeta underscoring her prominence within the Maoist ranks Her surrender is being seen as a result of multiple converging factors including intensified antiNaxal operations internal discord within the organisation and the recent surrender of several senior leaders According to police sources these developments played a pivotal role in Geetas decision to abandon the path of violence and return to the mainstream Upon surrendering Geeta was granted an immediate incentive of Rs 50000 under the Chhattisgarh Naxalism Eradication Policy She will also be eligible for further benefits under the states rehabilitation scheme which aims to reintegrate former insurgents into society through financial support vocational training and social assistance Officials confirmed that the process of extending these facilities is currently underway Geetas surrender is being hailed as a morale boost for security forces and a potential catalyst for further defections from the Maoist fold Her decision to renounce militancy not only reflects the growing impact of stateled outreach and counterinsurgency efforts but also signals a shift in the ideological resolve of lowerrung cadres The district administration has reiterated its commitment to supporting surrendered individuals in rebuilding their lives As Chhattisgarh continues to grapple with the complexities of insurgency such acts of reintegration offer a glimmer of hope for longterm peace and stability in the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/disillusioned-female-maoist-commander-surrenders-in-kondagaon--643226.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/jampk-l-g-promises-justice-to-terror-victim-families-of-kupwara-643250.html Srinagar Oct 15 JampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday promised justice to the terror victim families of Kupwara district which has been one of the worst suffering districts due to terror let loose by Pakistanbacked terrorists in the 1990s The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Dardpora and met the families of civilian martyrs killed by Pakistanbacked terroristsHe also addressed terror victim families at Government Degree College Kupwara and assured the family members of proper rehabilitation and strictest punishment to the culpritsThe Lieutenant Governor said justice respect and dignity to family members of civilian martyrs killed by Pakistanbacked terrorists is his top priority He said the criminal justice system will ensure perpetrators and elements of the terror ecosystem are punished providing a sense of justice and closure for the victims family and societyI have assured the family members that their decadeslong trauma torment and suffering are over We will ensure all the support so that they can reclaim their lives the Lieutenant Governor saidHe also observed that families of civilian martyrs have gone through deep trauma suffered various challenges including unemployment and education and felt loss of hope in the past three decadesFamilies of civilians who were killed by Pakistanbacked terrorists also suffered systemic barriers which stifled their progress They were denied their rights and access to resources All obstacles are now removed and we are ensuring justice and dignity for terror victim families the Lieutenant Governor saidHe paid homage to the civilians who were mercilessly killed by Pakistansponsored terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir The families of terror victims also narrated their ordealIt is difficult to articulate the pain and suffering of terror victim families due to their profound emotional and psychological trauma and the administration will handle each case with full sensitivity and responsibilitySo far around 250 terror victim families have been provided with government jobs This mission will continue till justice is done to every affected family This is the beginning of a new era of justice in Jammu and Kashmir the Lieutenant Governor saidHe also spoke on the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Highrange Rural Development Society HRDS India and the Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir under which the houses of terror victims having their own land will be constructed Under the initiative the HRDS India and Divisional Commissioners of both divisions will identify terror victim families whose houses were destroyed by the terroristsThe Lieutenant Governor said the culprit Pakistani terrorists and their support system in the valley ran a false narrative for three decades to absolve the terror country Pakistan for its sinsPakistan breeding ground of terrorism is exposed now and those involved in peddling a fake narrative on behalf of terrorists will be brought to justice the Lieutenant Governor said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/jampk-l-g-promises-justice-to-terror-victim-families-of-kupwara-643250.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/chhattisgarh-maoists-likely-to-surrender-en-mass-in-kaner-says-sources-643274.html Raipur Oct 15 In a significant setback to Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh sources indicate that as many as 100 more Maoists are likely to surrender in Kanker district with an official police announcement expected soon This comes on the heels of a recent mass surrender in the region highlighting the growing impact of government initiatives and security operations in eroding Naxalite strongholds Speaking to IANS a senior police officer on anonymity said Maoists have come forward in Kanker enmass but proper information will be released by authentication and due process soon Senior officials could not be reached or contacted as they were in the interior areas of the Bastar region The effects of increased police camps in the interior areas of Bastar coupled with the states new rehabilitation policy and the Niyad Nellanar scheme are becoming evident on the ground Following a wave of surrenders in Sukma Kanker has now emerged as a focal point for defections from Naxal ranks On Monday notorious North Bastar Naxalite leader Raju Salam along with his entire Company No 5 team surrendered at the Kamteda BSF camp in the Koylibeda police station area of Kanker district This event is being hailed as one of the largest surrenders in the history of Chhattisgarhs antiNaxal operations Reports suggest it could pave the way for declaring several areas in North Bastar as Naxalfree In a parallel development in Kondagaon district female Naxalite Geeta alias Kamli Salam who carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh also surrendered to the police The mass surrender in Kanker has provided substantial relief to security agencies and local administration According to local sources more than 100 Maoists arrived in three buses at the Kamteda BSF camp where they laid down their arms Prominent figures among them include Company No 5 commander Raju Salam Prasad Meena Bhaskar and Rajman Notably Raju Salam and Rajman each had a bounty of Rs 25 lakh on their heads However security forces have yet to come up with an official announcement The group also includes 30 Maoists with rewards exceeding Rs 5 lakh each along with dozens of other active members the source said Security forces facilitated their safe passage through a preestablished secret route escorting them from Gendabeda village to Kamteda in BSF buses The operation was spearheaded by the Inspector General of Police senior security officers and the BSF team Initially planned for October 15 the surrender was executed a day later for security reasons What stands out in this surrender is the collective bounty on the heads of those who defected exceeding Rs 25 crore Many had been operating for years in sensitive zones like the Mad Division and the Raoghat Area Committee Experts attribute this success not only to the efforts of security forces but also to effective government policies and community cooperation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/chhattisgarh-maoists-likely-to-surrender-en-mass-in-kaner-says-sources-643274.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terrorists-killed-as-army-foils-infiltration-bid-on-loc-in-jampks-kupwara-643040.html Srinagar Oct 14 Two terrorists were killed when the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district officials said on Tuesday The officials said that alert troops of the Army noticed suspicious movement on the LoCAn infiltrating group of terrorists was challenged and engaged in a sustained exchange of fire Two terrorists have been killed in this ongoing operation so far the officials saidFurther details are awaited the officials addedThe Army along with the security forces are on 247 vigil on the LOC and the hinterland to foil any infiltration bid along the Line of Control in JampK before the mountain passes are closed by the heavy snowfall this winterThere are reports that terrorists are waiting at launch pads in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK to infiltrate into the Indian side before the mountain passes get closedOfficials said the exact number of terrorists waiting to infiltrate is always changing but the number could be anything around 100Army security forces and JampK Police have been carrying out aggressive antiterrorist operations in the union territory to dismantle the terror ecosystem by targeting terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersThe Army guards the LoC while the Border Security Force BSF guards the International Border IBJammu and Kashmir has a 740 km long LoC while the International Border is 240 km long The LoC is situated in Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora in the Valley and parts of Jammu district while the International Border is in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu divisionTerror operators and handlers across the LoC and the International Border in Pakistan are using drones with payloads of armsammunition drugs and cash to sustain terrorism in JampK These payloads are picked up by terrorist OGWs associates or sympathisers and passed on to the terroristsThe BSF and the Army have deployed special antidrone equipment along the IB and the LoC to tackle the menace of drones IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-terrorists-killed-as-army-foils-infiltration-bid-on-loc-in-jampks-kupwara-643040.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/gaza-peace-talks-invitation-reflects-indias-growing-influence-642851.html New Delhi Oct 13 Indias Middle East diplomacy has matured into a strategic balanced and multilateral engagement against the cautious lowprofile sometimes reactive stance earlier If this trajectory continues India may soon be seen not just as a stakeholder but a shaper of peace and connectivity in the region The invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in Mondays Gaza peace summit signals Indias growing importance as a diplomatic player in the Middle East He was among the leaders of some 20 countries who received the invitation from US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah ElSisi for the important event at the resort city of Sharm ElSheikh The invitation for the summit being cochaired by the Presidents of the US and Egypt was delivered on SaturdayIndia is being represented by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh as according to reports the Prime Minister as well as Foreign Minister S Jaishankar are attending to official commitments back home While PM Modi will be hosting President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa of Mongolia on Tuesday the External Affairs Minister has bilateral talks scheduled with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on Monday itself PM Modi has previously expressed support for President Trumps peace plan viewing the initial ceasefire and hostage release as a significant step toward peace This indicates alignment with the summits objectives even without the Prime Ministers personal attendance Unlike many Western nations India maintains a nuanced position in the IsraelPalestine conflict balancing support for the Palestinian cause with growing strategic and economic ties with Israel This perceived neutrality makes India a more valuable and trusted diplomatic partner for all sides India was among the first nonArab states to recognise the Palestine Liberation Organisation PLO and has consistently advocated a twostate solution It also provides significant financial and humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people Additionally India has built a robust partnership with Israel since establishing full diplomatic relations in 1992 It includes defence trade agriculture and technology Under the incumbent Prime Minister in India these relations have become more visible India has enjoyed close and friendly relations with the Arab League Indias relationship with the Arab League is multifaceted encompassing diplomacy trade economic cooperation and cultural exchanges An Executive Programme has also been adopted to outline various initiatives aimed at enhancing this collaboration In February 2019 India was first invited to an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation OIC meeting as a Guest of Honour in February 2019 Incidentally it was the 50th anniversary of OIC This invitation was seen as a diplomatic victory for India especially at a time of heightened tensions with Pakistan following the Pulwama attack A similar invitation in 1969 was withdrawn at Pakistans insistence Meanwhile India is part of the I2U2 grouping with Israel the UAE and the United States and is involved in the IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor IMEC The IMEC a major connectivity project is directly impacted by stability in the region Indias participation in peace efforts protects its economic interests and reduces risks to this critical trade route Additionally the Middle East hosts millions of Indian citizens whose safety and economic wellbeing depend on regional stability Indias diplomatic engagement is crucial for safeguarding the diaspora and the remittances they send home The current seat at the Gaza peace meeting underscores Indias elevated status and influence in the Middle East confirming New Delhis inclusion in major geopolitical discussions The participation alongside regional stakeholders like Egypt Qatar and Saudi Arabia and major powers like UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Italys Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Spains Pedro Sanchez President Emmanuel Macron of France and UN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres among others demonstrates a move towards a new multipolar order India is positioning itself as a constructive partner and a moderate voice in the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/gaza-peace-talks-invitation-reflects-indias-growing-influence-642851.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistans-monster-turns-on-its-master-tlp-now-the-new-ttp-for-the-establishment-642857.html New Delhi Oct 13 First Lahore and now Muridke the TehreekiLabbaik Pakistan TLP has become a new headache for the Pakistan establishment following violent clashes in which scores have died The TLP has had violent clashes with the Pakistan security establishment over the last weekLast week Lahore witnessed violent clashes between the TLP members and the security establishment in Pakistan On Sunday the security establishment clashed with TLP leaders in Muridke in which 13 persons lost their livesWhat has left officials in India confused is the clashes that are taking place between the TLP and the Pakistan security establishmentThe TLP was a proxy of the Pakistan Army and no one would have expected that it would turn against the establishmentWhile the TLP has towed the ISIs line for long the outfit today has become aggressive as it tries to push a radical Islamist agenda The TLP has been pushing for the imposition of Sharia law in PakistanFor the Pakistan establishment the fallout with the TLP took place when a march was planned to the US Embassy in Pakistan to protest the killings in GazaThe army did not want to be caught in the wrong position especially when it came to the United States and hence cracked down heavily on its proxyThe TLP has had a history of challenging civilian governments The soft handling of such protests against the democratically elected governments in Pakistan only showed that the army used the TLP for political leverageIndian officials say that when the army was unhappy with a democratically elected government in Pakistan and sought its ouster it always used the TLP to do its jobWhile the Pakistan Army and the ISI created the LashkareTaiba and the JaisheMohammad to further their battle in Jammu and Kashmir the TLP was meant as its instrument for domestic politicsIf the army sought to take down a government it realised that it could not use its own officials to do so as it felt that getting directly involved in the ouster of a government would bring it disrepute in the international community Hence it decided to create the TLP and used it as a proxy to stage largescale protests so that the government would collapseThe TLP was also used in the protests against the Imran Khan governmentOnce such a protest takes place there are bound to be clashes and this could be used as an excuse to topple the governmentIn 2017 the TLP launched massive protests against the thenNawaz Sharif government The army was quick to grab this opportunity to play saviour Not exactly happy with the functioning of Sharif as it felt that he had not towed their line the army hence asked the TLP to launch a massive protest against his governmentOnce the protests broke out Sharif was on the back foot This is when the army stepped in for a negotiation following which Sharif towed the armys lineThe TLP which has always stepped in to support the army today has turned against it It is not happy with the situation in Gaza nor with the growing proximity between Pakistan and the US The outfit feels that Pakistan should not be supporting the US when it comes to the situation in GazaThis became the flash point and the TLP which once shared cosy relations with the army decided to turn against itAnalysts say that the TLP has become another TehreekeTaliban TTP The TTP which was once created by the Pakistan Army has become its biggest nemesis today While the TLP is not an armed outfit like the Lashkar or the Jaish this however does not mean that the Pakistan establishment can take this outfit lightlyLooking at the way in which events are shaping out Pakistan has another monster like the TTP to deal with IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistans-monster-turns-on-its-master-tlp-now-the-new-ttp-for-the-establishment-642857.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/intelligence-inputs-indicate-maoist-collapse-imminent-well-ahead-of-2026-deadline-642861.html New Delhi Oct 13 Union Home Minister Amit Shah had set a deadline of March 2026 for the end of the Maoist movement in India While there are a couple of months to go for this deadline security officials are confident that the menace may end before it A clear sign that the movement is on the decline can be seen from the letter written by the 70yearold Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Sonu who is a top Maoist leader He publicly sought the cessation of armed struggle to save the CPIMaoistWhile it is unclear whether he has support from all the ranks regarding this offer one message is clear and that is the end of the movement which began in 1967 is set to end soonRao from his underground base had apologised to all those who are part of the movement and said that it is time to change according to the circumstancesThe Narendra Modi government has however stuck to its stand that there will be no negotiationsUnion Home Minister Shah who is overseeing these operations says that the only option is to surrender or be killed in an encounterAn official who is part of devising the strategy against Maoists said that when the letter from Rao first surfaced there were discussions about how to go forward However the government was clear that such tactics have been used in the past and this time around the security forces are not going to bite the baitDuring earlier times Maoists would call for talks with the government when they suffered setbacks This gave them time to recoup and the governments in the past would realise that they had been fooledSecurity analysts say that the Maoists this time around misread the situation When the Narendra Modi government took over in 2014 many including the Maoists thought that it would not last too long The Maoists who fought a fierce battle only began taking the government seriously when it came back to power in 2019 Since then the battle against the Maoists has been a fierce one The government not just used men and firepower to tackle the menace but invested heavily in development This changed the mindset of the locals and they stopped being the eyes and ears of the MaoistsThis was one of the biggest setbacks for the Maoist movement and one can see how fast they are crumbling today Officials say that they expect Bastar the last Maoist fortress to fall soonWe believe that Rao is hiding there and his letter sends a clear message that the movement is on its last leg the official also notedAnother official added that the Maoists have seen several governments in the past There has always been a giveandtake approach when it came to dealing with this menace However this time around the approach has been entirely different and the government has not given inWhen the Modi government first came to power it was clear that there would be a zerotolerance policy on terror The same applied to the Maoist movement as well and the analysts made it clear that this threat was worse than what was posed by terrorism from Pakistan Since then a strategy had been worked out to end this menaceAn Intelligence Bureau official says that the Maoists have tired out They are just holding on for the sake of pride Raos letter clearly indicates that they are out of steam The communication was one lastditch attempt by the Maoists to save themselves and their party The government is however in no mood to negotiate so that the movement coexists in the ecosystemThe Home Minister has made it clear that he wants nothing else but an end to the movement This could only be achieved through force or a peaceful surrender The question of any negotiation does not exist and this is the approach that security forces believe will end the movement much before the said deadline set by Amit Shah IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/intelligence-inputs-indicate-maoist-collapse-imminent-well-ahead-of-2026-deadline-642861.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/searches-conducted-in-srinagar-on-banned-jamaat-amp-hurriyat-associates-642880.html Srinagar Oct 13 JampK Police carried out searches on associates of the banned JamaateIslamiJampK and Hurriyat Conference in Srinagar on Monday Continuing its sustained action against proscribed organisations Srinagar police today conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations linked to individuals allegedly associated with the banned JamaateIslami JeI and Hurriyat Conference the JampK Police said in a statement Searches were carried out at the residences of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat alias Goga Shahib alias Mushtaqul Islam son of Gh Qadir Bhat resident of Kashi Mohalla Batamaloo Ashraf Sehrai son of Mohd Shumasdin resident of Baghat Mehrajuddin Kalwal alias Raj Kalwal son of Mohammad Amin Kalwal resident of Rainawari Kalwal Mohalla at present living in Hamza Colony Kenihama presently in NIA custody and Zameer Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Nabi Sheikh resident of Gulshan Nagar Nowgam it said adding that the searches were conducted strictly in accordance with legal procedures During the operations various materials including literature and photographs allegedly linked to banned separatist outfits were seized the statement saidThese actions form part of a broader campaign aimed at dismantling the terror and separatist ecosystem in the Valley by targeting its support structures and networks Srinagar Police reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and public order asserting that action will continue against individuals and groups found involved in unlawful or antinational activities it addedPolice and the security forces in JampK have been carrying out aggressive antiterrorist operations against terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisers to completely dismantle the terror ecosystemHawala money operators drug smugglers and peddlers are also on the scanner of the security forces as it is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in JampKWhile the police and the security forces carry out antiterrorist operations in the hinterland the army and the Border Security Force BSF guard the line of control LoC and the international border IB in JampK IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/searches-conducted-in-srinagar-on-banned-jamaat-amp-hurriyat-associates-642880.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/iaf-uk-csg-to-hold-joint-exercise-tomorrow-642895.html New Delhi Oct 13 The Indian Air Force IAF and the UK Carrier Strike Group UK CSG 25 led by HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier are scheduled to participate in a oneday joint exercise off the western coast of India on Tuesday an official said The drill follows the completion of the Indian Navy and the Royal Navys Exercise Konkan25 which aimed to enhance interoperability and mutual understanding in maritime operations the official saidExercise Konkan is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise conducted by India and the UK It serves as a platform to consolidate strategic ties enhance interoperability and contribute to regional maritime stabilityThe Sea Phase of this crucial bilateral exercise concluded on October 8 following a series of highintensity naval operations aimed at enhancing interoperability operational readiness and maritime cooperation said the Ministry of DefenceThese maritime operations included carrierbased fighter jets Airborne Early Warning AEW helicopters and shorebased maritime reconnaissance aircraft that executed Beyond Visual Range BVR air combat and integrated air defence drills it saidAccording to the UK governments statement the exercise included a Combined AntiSubmarine Exercise CASEX involving the UK CSG and the Indian Navys INS TABAR a P8I Neptune aircraft and an Indian submarineFollowing the completion of the exercise CSG ships were scheduled to visit ports in Mumbai and Goa to celebrate enhanced military interactions with India and showcase the best of British trade and industry and highlight the strong living bridge of people and culture between the UK and India it saidEarlier Lindy Cameron British High Commissioner to India said in a statement The UK and India believe in an IndoPacific that is free and open We share an ambition for a modern defence and security partnership a fundamental pillar of UKIndia Vision 2035 agreed by our Prime Ministers this yearThe engagements between the Carrier Strike Groups of our two navies demonstrate our commitment to maintaining the rulesbased international order in the region and lay the groundwork for future cooperation said Cameron IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/iaf-uk-csg-to-hold-joint-exercise-tomorrow-642895.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/one-security-personnel-injured-in-ied-blast-in-chhattisgarhs-bijapur-642896.html Raipur Oct 13 A security personnel was injured in an IED blast on Monday during an area domination operation conducted under the jurisdiction of Bhopalpatnam Police Station in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district The incident occurred when the team was patrolling a Maoistaffected region as part of routine counterinsurgency measuresAccording to official sources the blast was triggered by a pressureactivated Improvised Explosive Device IED strategically planted by Maoist insurgentsThe explosion resulted in injuries to one soldier who was immediately attended to by fellow team members and evacuated from the siteThe injured soldier was swiftly transported to a higher medical centre for advanced treatmentAuthorities have confirmed that his condition is stable and he is out of danger Medical teams are closely monitoring his recoverySecurity forces have intensified search operations in the surrounding areas to locate and neutralise any further threatsThe incident highlights the persistent challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in regions affected by LeftWing Extremism Senior officials from the Bijapur district police and paramilitary units have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region Such cowardly acts will not deter our forces We remain resolute in our mission to ensure safety and stability said a senior officer involved in the operationThe use of pressure IEDs by Maoist groups continues to pose a significant risk to security personnel operating in remote and forested areas These devices are often concealed along frequently used paths and triggered by foot pressure making them particularly dangerous during patrolsLocal residents have expressed concern over the incident urging authorities to enhance surveillance and preventive measuresCommunity engagement and intelligence gathering are being ramped up to counter insurgent activities more effectively This incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict in parts of Chhattisgarh where security forces regularly confront threats from Maoist insurgents Despite the risks operations like area domination remain crucial for asserting control and ensuring the safety of civiliansFurther updates are awaited as investigations continue and the injured soldier receives medical care IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/one-security-personnel-injured-in-ied-blast-in-chhattisgarhs-bijapur-642896.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/baseless-allegation-comprehensive-probe-must-rss-on-kerala-mans-death-642961.html Kochi Oct 13 The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS Dakshin Kerala unit in a statement issued on Monday has demanded a comprehensive probe into the unnatural death of their activist Anandhu Aji RSS Dakshin Kerala demands for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances leading towards the unnatural death of Anandhu Aji The suicide note which appeared on Instagram and some social media platforms soon after his death It contains some dubious and baseless allegations against the Sangh which he claims as cause of his suicide the RSS statement said signed by KB Sreekumar RSS Sah Pranth KaryavahThe statement also added The unnatural death of Aji one of our Swayamsevaks from Elikulam gram panchayat in Kottayam district is very much sad and unfortunate Since several years his family is associated with the Sangh Anandus father late Sri Aji was an RSS Karyakarta At this unfortunate moment we firmly stand with the family and pray to the Almighty to give solace to his soulIn a written petition filed with the RSS Kottayam district police calls for a thorough and impartial enquiryWe are of the firm opinion that an independent enquiry will not only bring out the real cause of his unnatural death but also ensure the innocence of RSS in this unfortunate incident as well the statement saidIncidentally 26yearold software engineer Anandhu Aji was found dead in a lodge room in the state capital city of Thiruvananthapuram last weekIn his Instagram account which went live on the same day Anandhu said that he decided to end his life after fighting severe mental health disorders including depression for yearsThese disorders he allegedly were caused by the horrific sexual abuse he was subjected to in his childhoodAnandhu who joined the RSS as a child alleged that the organisation was responsible for his mental illnesses which was caused by repeated sexual and physical abuse he suffered in his childhoodIm not angry with anyone except one person and an organisation The organisation is RSS Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh which my father a very good person made me join Thats where Ive suffered lifelong trauma from the organisation and that person he wrote IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/baseless-allegation-comprehensive-probe-must-rss-on-kerala-mans-death-642961.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/cbi-secures-life-term-for-2-killers-of-noida-techie-killed-in-2015-642974.html New Delhi Oct 13 A Special CBI Court on Monday sentenced two convicts to life imprisonment for the murder of software engineer Ankit Chauhan in Noida in 2015 an official said The Special CBI Court accepted the CBIs charges against Shashank Jadon and Manoj Kumar and sentenced them to life imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 70000 and Rs 50000 respectivelyThe sentencing by the Special Court follows its decision on September 20 to hold the two guilty of murdering Chauhan on April 13 2015 in Noida Sector 76 The victim was fatally shot in his Fortuner car by unidentified personsThe CBI took over the investigation into the gruesome murder at the direction of the Allahabad High Court and registered a fresh case on June 14 2016After a detailed investigation the CBI unearthed the crime and arrested the accused persons Shashank Jadon and Manoj Kumar on June 1 2017 and June 2 2017 respectivelyA chargesheet was filed against the accused for the offences of murder attempted robbery criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence before the Jurisdictional Court at Ghaziabad on August 29 2017The trial of the case was transferred from Ghaziabad to New Delhi by the Supreme Court on August 2 2019Jadon an alumnus of Delhi College of Engineering had claimed before Nodia police that he had been given a car robbery contract by a man identified as SatyapalThe techies killing just about 34 days after his marriage had led to the floating of conspiracy theories about an alleged role of his kin in the gruesome murder on a Noida roadDuring the investigation the CBI had announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh to anyone providing clues on the murderAnkits father Dharamveer Chauhan had alleged lapses in the investigation by the state police and filed a petition in the High Court for transferring the case to the federal probe agency IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/cbi-secures-life-term-for-2-killers-of-noida-techie-killed-in-2015-642974.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-arrests-smuggler-with-gold-biscuits-valued-at-rs-282-crore-near-bangladesh-border-642668.html Kolkata Oct 12 A gold smuggler was apprehended by the Border Security Force BSF at the IndiaBangladesh border and the precious metal was handed over to the concerned authorities officials said on Sunday Troops of the 32 Battalion of the South Bengal Frontier of the BSF deployed at the Horandipur Border Outpost on the IndiaBangladesh international border in West Bengal achieved a significant success by apprehending an Indian smuggler redhanded the BSF said in a statementBased on precise and reliable intelligence the troops recovered 20 gold biscuits weighing a total of 233266 grams The estimated value of the seized gold is approximately Rs 282 crore according to the officialsOn Saturday night the troops of the 32 Battalion deployed at Horandipur BOP received credible intelligence from confidential sources that a person from Muslimpara village near the IndiaBangladesh border was planning to smuggle gold brought from Bangladesh through the Horandipur areaUpon receiving the information the officials on duty were put on extra alert and a special ambush was laid at the suspected location to catch the smuggler redhandedAt around 6 am on Sunday the ambush party noticed a suspicious individual moving cautiously behind a dense bamboo grove the officials saidThe person was immediately surrounded and apprehended Upon searching him a plastic packet was recovered which when opened was found to contain 20 gold biscuits The smuggler was taken into custody on the spot and brought to the Horandipur BOP for further questioning they addedThe seized gold biscuits and the arrested suspect were handed over to the concerned authorities for further legal actionThe Public Relations Officer of BSF South Bengal Frontier appealed to the residents of border areas to share any information related to gold smuggling by contacting the Forces Seema Saathi helpline number 14419 or sending a message or voice note via WhatsApp on 9903472227The officials also mentioned that suitable rewards will be given for credible information and the identity of the informant will be kept strictly confidential IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bsf-arrests-smuggler-with-gold-biscuits-valued-at-rs-282-crore-near-bangladesh-border-642668.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/taliban-border-attacks-add-to-pakistans-internal-crisis-642703.html New Delhi Oct 12 In a sudden retaliation beginning late Saturday Afghanistans Taliban forces have reportedly inflicted severe casualties on Pakistans border posts along the Durand Line Simmering tensions had led to several skirmishes along the disputed line leading to intermittent closure of the border thus affecting one of its major transit points especially of trade for the landlocked countryThe skirmishes escalated into a coordinated firefight following Islamabads sudden surge in bombing Afghan cities including the capital Kabul this weekIt coincided with the visit of Afghanistans Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to IndiaFollowing his diplomatic and trade talks with Indias Foreign Minister S Jaishankar a joint statement was released which much to Pakistans chagrin reiterated the fact that Jammu and Kashmir is a part of IndiaIn the official statement on October 10 Jaishankar thanked Afghanistan for the strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 livesIslamabad also saw red in Muttaqis views that terrorism is an internal issue of PakistanAn infuriated Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that his country reserves the right to enter Afghan territory against groups he alleged were targeting PakistanKabul has consistently rejected the allegation claiming that Afghan territory will not be used against any country especially its neighboursAfghanistans Ministry of Defence had previously warned Pakistan over the violation of Kabuls airspace and earlier airstrikes on PaktikaPakistans Foreign Ministry has avoided directly confirming recent strikes in Afghanistans capital Kabul but said the operations were part of legitimate counterterrorism measures targeting militants based across the border according to Khaama NewsPakistan airstrikes were reportedly targeting TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP hideouts and were said to be aimed at eliminating one of its leaders Noor Wali MehsudEarly on Sunday a few hours into the Taliban attack former US Ambassador to Afghanistan and Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad posted on Social Media X Todays intense fighting was initiated by Afghanistan in response to Pakistans air strikes earlier in the week The objectives of the broad ground attacks appear to have been retaliation and deterrence Afghanistan PakistanTwo days earlier the former diplomat who brokered the 2020 USTaliban peace agreement had posted The Pakistanis have been recklessly backing ISIS operatives against Afghanistan and their own Baluch nationalist insurgency adding Military escaltion between Pakistan and Afghanistan is not the answer It is unlikely to work and will increase death and destruction in both countriesHe called for negotiations between Kabul and Islamabad to deal with the terrorist sanctuaries on both sides of the Durand line ending with tagging USAPakistan is facing a multifaceted crisis that threatens its internal stability and regional security Late Saturdays escalation in the border region has added to the woes of a federal government already grappling with several ecopoliticaldiplomatic hiccupsIslamabad is already beleaguered with simmering insurgency in Balochistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK fatal clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resurgence of Islamist hardliners and an economic problem plunging the country into volatility Pakistan now finds itself enmeshed in its own follies for creating and nurturing various militia groups for spreading instability and terror in the neighbourhood IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/taliban-border-attacks-add-to-pakistans-internal-crisis-642703.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/will-the-kabuliwala-return-with-his-ware-of-dry-fruits-through-chabahar-port-642718.html New Delhi Oct 12 Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi exhibited a striking blend of strategic foresight and cultural nostalgia whether advertently or not in his subsequent public interaction Addressing the media in New Delhi on Friday his emphasis on Chabahar port as a good trade route reflects Afghanistans intended move towards alternative routes amid strained ties with PakistanThe port developed by India in southeastern Iran offers the landlocked country a direct link to the Arabian Sea and beyond bypassing PakistanBut the US has reimposed sanctions ending earlier waivers in an apparent bid to isolate IranThis sudden turn has raised immediate legal banking and insurance obstacles for Indian and third country companies working at ChabaharChabahar is a good trade route Afghanistan and India should try to remove the obstacles following sanctions imposed by the US We can sort it out through negotiations between AfghanistanIndia and the US Muttaqi exhorted underscoring its potential to facilitate exports of dried fruits saffron and handicrafts to India and beyondThat seemed to be in his thoughts when the Minister while interacting with Indian analysts and experts at an event organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation VIF on Saturday referred to Rabindranath Tagores Kabuliwala striking a poignant chord with the audienceThe conversation underscored the deep economic historical cultural and civilisational ties between the two countries His mention of Rabindranath Tagores Kabuliwala struck a poignant chord with the audience the New Delhibased think tank VIF posted on XMuttaqis reference to Tagores 1892 tale of an Afghan dry fruit seller in Kolkata could have been an invocation of a shared cultural memory that has long shaped IndiaAfghan relationsHe referred to the story as not fiction it is our historyCoincidentally the same day Afghanistans Ministry of Industry and Commerce had announced that the value of Afghanistans dried fruit exports has significantly increased this yearIndia China Pakistan Russia the UAE Canada Italy and the UK are among the main destinations for these exportsIn the first eight months of the current year the value of dried fruit exports reached 222 million whereas in the first eight months of the previous year 2024 this figure was 179 million Afghanistans Tolo News reported quoting Ministry Spokesperson Akhundzada Abdul Salam JawadHowever the countrys Dried Fruit Exporters Union told Tolo News that traders continue to face serious challenges in the export processThe closure of Pakistan border crossing where a fierce battle is currently razing high air freight costs and problems with money transfers are major obstacles to dried fruit exportsOfficials in Kabul warn that if these issues are not resolved there is a risk of losing key markets such as IndiaBy weaving together infrastructure commerce and literature knowingly or not he presented Afghanistan as a nation with deep historical ties to India and a desire for peaceful engagementAs Kabul navigates through uncertain waters dry fruits may seem like a small stake but carry memory identity and hopeIn Tagores story little Mini asked Kabuliwala O Kabuliwala where have you gone Now through Chabahar he may try to return IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/will-the-kabuliwala-return-with-his-ware-of-dry-fruits-through-chabahar-port-642718.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/durgapur-gang-rape-accused-sent-to-10-day-custody-bjp-holds-protest-642722.html Kolkata October 12 A court on Sunday sent three youths involved in the gangrape case in West Bengals Durgapur to police custody for 10 days The arrested persons were produced before the Durgapur Subdivisional CourtThe judge ordered the accused persons to be remanded in police custody for 10 daysThe accused allegedly snatched the mobile phone and Rs 5000 from the bag of a medical student while torturing herAccording to police sources the mobile phone of the girl has been recovered from the arrested personsPolice sources also claimed that they have found direct evidence against the three arrested personsMeanwhile a forensic team reached the crime spot and collected the evidenceThe arrested persons in Durgapur gangrape case have been identified as Seikh Reajuddin Apu Bauri and Firdos SeikhThe police are looking for two other accused persons and started a search in this regardOn Friday the secondyear medical student from Odisha was allegedly gangraped outside the campus in Durgapur after she went outside with her male friend for dinnerAccording to the police the medical student had stepped out of the campus with a male friend for dinner when a group of young men on motorcycles accosted them and passed objectionable remarks at themThe men allegedly chased away the male friend dragged the medical student to a forest area behind the campus and gangraped herThe accused also snatched the victims mobile phone and threw it awayThe male friend returned with others from the medical college and found the injured medical student on the groundShe was taken to a local hospital where she is undergoing treatmentA complaint was lodged at the Durgapur New Township Police against five personsAfter the incident came to light the police detained the male friend of the medical student and started questioning himAccording to police sources Deputy Magistrate Ranjana Roy also spoke to the medical student and recorded her statementAccording to police sources after arresting the three accused persons they were presented before the male friend of the victimThe classmate of the medical student identified three of the accused personsThe victim was also shown the photographs of the three accusedPolice sources claim that she also identified the three accusedMeanwhile the father of the Durgapur rape victim appealed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to allow him to take his daughter back to Odisha saying her safety is at risk in the stateMy daughter is in pain She cant walk right now She is bedridden I am concerned about her safety here They could kill her here any moment Thats why we want to take her back to Odisha We dont want her to stay in Bengal She will pursue her education in Odisha he told media personsThe West Bengal Doctors Forum called the incident a chilling reminder that women remain unsafe even within educational institutions and demanded justice for the victim and a judicial inquiry into the matterThe members of the outfit along with representatives of Abhaya Mancha also visited the hospital in Durgapur where the victim is receiving treatmentMeanwhile Bharatiya Janata Party BJP leaders including Locket Chatterjee were stopped from visiting the hospital in DurgapurAfter being stopped by the police the BJP leaders held a protest outside the hospital fought with the police personnel and asked why they were not being allowed to meet the victimChatterjee asked why the police were inside the hospitalThis hospital building is called Emergency building but it is closed It is supposed to remain open 24 hours The police are inside due to the Chief Ministers instructions Why should the police be inside The doctors are outside the police are inside Mamata Banerjees rule is going on here A Taliban or Pakistanlike rule is going on here she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/durgapur-gang-rape-accused-sent-to-10-day-custody-bjp-holds-protest-642722.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/brs-assures-support-to-12-migrant-workers-stranded-in-jordan-642739.html Hyderabad Oct 12 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao on Sunday spoke over phone to 12 migrant workers from Telangana stranded in Jordan and assured them all support for their return The migrant workers from Nirmal Kamareddy Nizamabad Jagityal and Siddipet went a year ago for employment and are now stuck without money and permission to returnThe BRS MLA spoke to the workers and assured them that the party has taken up the issue with the Ministry of External Affairs MEAHe told them that the matter has been escalated to Union Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay and BRS MP Suresh Reddy is in touch with MEA officialsHarish Rao assured the migrant workers that all efforts are being made to bring them back to TelanganaAs soon as your problems came to our attention we brought them to the attention of the state government and Union Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay he saidOn the other hand BRS Lok Sabha leaders and Rajya Sabha MP Suresh Reddy are talking to the officials of the MEA he addedWe are making every effort to bring you back to Telangana he said and asked the migrant workers not to get discouragedThe migrant workers told the former Minister that they were facing many difficulties because they did not have money to survive there and the company did not give them permission to return homeThey requested that they be reunited with their families in TelanganaHarish Rao had earlier tweeted that the indifference of Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy towards the plight of 12 migrant workers is deplorableIt is shameful that despite repeated appeals both the Central and state governments which should provide assurance to the Gulf victims are turning a blind eye Dont the governments have a responsibility to stand by them he askedHe claimed that during the previous BRS government migration had come down but now migration has started againUnder the current Congress rule the scarcity of employment and jobs has led to a dire situation where people are forced to migrate he saidJust as it has deceived all sections of society the Congress has also cruelly betrayed the families of migrant workers In its Abhaya Hastam manifesto it made numerous promises regarding the welfare of Gulf workers and NRIs but not a single one has been implemented so far After oneandahalf years of governance what is the advisory committee formed to study the welfare of Gulf workers and a comprehensive NRI policy doing When Gulf workers are in crisis what are the committees chairman vicechairman honourary members and members doing he asked IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/brs-assures-support-to-12-migrant-workers-stranded-in-jordan-642739.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/eight-maoists-arrested-with-explosives-propaganda-material-in-chhattisgarh-642744.html Raipur Oct 12 Security forces in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district arrested eight active Maoists during a joint operation conducted on Sunday The operation was carried out by personnel from the District Reserve Guard DRG Basaguda Police Station and the 168th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPFThe arrests took place near Polampalli along the route from Putkel to Polampalli under the jurisdiction of Basaguda Police StationActing on intelligence inputs the joint team intercepted the group and recovered a cache of explosives and Maoist propaganda material Among the seized items were tiffin bombs detonators safety fuses Cordtex wire batteries electrical wire earthdigging tools and banners bearing antigovernment slogans Of the eight arrested three were carrying monetary rewards for their capture Kosa Sodi had a bounty of Rs 2 lakh while Jai Singh Madvi and Madkam Anda both members of the Kamalapur RPC Revolutionary Peoples Committee CNM Chetna Natya Manch carried rewards of Rs 50000 each The other five individuals Sodi Hidma Muchaki Budhra alias Bhadra Madvi Raju Madvi Hidma and Deva Madvi were affiliated with various militia and economic branches of the banned Maoist organisation All eight individuals hail from Kamalapur Jonnaguda Para and Gottum Para villages in Bijapur district Following their arrest legal proceedings were initiated at Basaguda Police Station and the accused were subsequently presented before the Court under judicial remand This operation marks a significant success in the going on counterinsurgency efforts in the Bastar region which has long been a hotbed of Maoist activity The Maoist insurgency also known as the Maoists movement has been active in central and eastern India for decades with Chhattisgarh being one of its most affected states The movement which claims to fight for tribal rights and land redistribution has often resorted to violence targeting security forces and infrastructure The DRG and CRPF have been at the forefront of antiMaoist operations particularly in the dense forested areas of Bastar Arrests like these not only weaken the operational capabilities of Maoist cadres but also help in gathering intelligence to prevent future attacks and dismantle their networks IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/eight-maoists-arrested-with-explosives-propaganda-material-in-chhattisgarh-642744.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/arunachal-20-day-joint-civil-military-trek-to-athupopu-begins-642747.html New Delhi Oct 12  A joint civilmilitary trek to Athupopu was flagged off on Sunday from Anini Military Garrison in Dibang Valley spanning an ambitious 20 days across the breathtaking terrain of Arunachal Pradesh   This unique expedition celebrates unity and adventure in the forward areas fostering deeper civilmilitary integration and the spirit of collective faithAthupopu nestled 3500 metres high near the IndiaChina border is revered by the Idu Mishmi tribe as a sacred site a mythical gateway for departed souls journeying to eternityThe trek reflects the profound spiritual and cultural heritage of the region amplifying the significance of outreach and harmony in Indias remote borderlandsBy marching shoulder to shoulder Indian Army soldiers and civilians personify Soldiers as Citizens in Uniform building bridges of understanding and mutual respectThis enduring partnership stands as a testament to nationbuilding efforts and the resilient bonds that flourish between the Army and the people of Dibang ValleyThis enduring partnership stands as a testament to nationbuilding efforts and the resilient bonds that flourish between the Army and the people of Dibang Valley said Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat PRO Defence GuwahatiNotably Maliney is the last motorable village in Dibang Valley district which is at a distance of about 200 km from Roing the district headquarters of Lower Dibang ValleyThere are lots of tales mythological beliefs associated with the hills and places on the way to Athupopu which enthrals anyoneThis will be the fourth edition of this joint civilmilitary trek expedition The last expedition took place in 2023Glad that the third edition of the Joint civilmilitary religious and adventure trek to the revered religious site in Dibang Valley is being launched in the second week of September Facilitated by the Dao Division Spearcorps of the Indian Army the trek is organised in collaboration with the district administration and tourism department to strengthen civilmilitary bonhomie Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said in 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/arunachal-20-day-joint-civil-military-trek-to-athupopu-begins-642747.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-police-bust-cross-border-weapon-smuggling-module-three-held-642592.html Chandigarh Oct 11 In an intelligenceled operation Counter Intelligence CI Amritsar has busted a crossborder weapon smuggling module with links to Pakistan with the arrest of its three operatives and recovered eight sophisticated pistols from their possession said Director General of Police DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday Those arrested have been identified as Mahesh and Angrej Singh both residents of Marhi Megha village in Tarn Taran and Arshdeep Singh a resident of Bhikhiwind in Tarn TaranThe recovered weapons include three 9MM pistols and five 30 bore pistols along with magazines Besides police have also impounded their motorcycle being used for transporting consignmentsDGP Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were acting upon the directions of Pakistanbased arms smuggler who has been using drones to drop the contrabands from across the borderThey were supplying arms and ammunition to criminals and gangsters in Punjab with the intention to fuel criminal activities in the state he saidSharing operation details he said that CI Amritsar had received a specific intelligence about the retrieval a huge consignment of illegal weapons from IndiaPakistan border which was delivered from across the border with the help of drones in the area of Marhi Kamboke village in Tarn Taran districtActing swiftly a police team intercepted three suspects near Bhoose village in Amritsar Rural and recovered the consignment of illegal weapons which they were going to deliver to the next party in the area he saidThe DGP said the accused persons Mahesh and Angrej Singh were also wanted in previous cases registered under the Arms Act at a police station in Amritsar in which five pistols were earlier recoveredFurther investigation is underway to establish linkages in this case to expose and dismantle the entire network the DGP added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/punjab-police-bust-cross-border-weapon-smuggling-module-three-held-642592.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/chhattisgarh-security-forces-foil-maoists-attempt-to-attack-defuse-three-ieds-642598.html Raipur Oct 11 In a major breakthrough against Maoists security forces in Chhattisgarhs Narayanpur district successfully foiled a Maoists plot to target personnel with deadly improvised explosive devices IEDs Acting on precise intelligence inputs a joint team of the District Police and the IndoTibetan Border Police ITBP 53rd Battalion recovered and safely defused three Command Cooker IEDs each weighing approximately 5 kgThe explosives were strategically planted between Kodliyar Bichpara and Neecheppara villages under Kohkameta police station jurisdiction a region known for sporadic Maoists activityOfficials confirmed that the devices were intended to inflict maximum damage on patrolling security forcesRobinson Guria Superintendent of Police Narayanpur Akshay Sabdra additional SP and Ajay Kumar additional SP Naxal Operations have led the antiLWE campaign in the districtThe operation was launched on early Thursday morning after reliable sources tipped off authorities about possible IED placements in the forested terrainThe joint demining team comprising district police and ITBPs B Company conducted a meticulous search operation Upon locating the devices the Bomb Disposal Squad BDS employed technical charges to neutralize the threat while strictly adhering to safety protocolsCommand Cooker IEDs are a favoured tool among Maoists insurgents due to their concealability and high lethalityThese pressurebased devices are often camouflaged in household items and triggered by movement or remote signals posing grave risks to security personnel and civilians alikeThe successful defuse marks a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to make Narayanpur a Maoistfree districtAuthorities emphasised that proactive intelligence gathering and swift action were key to averting potential casualtiesThis operation reflects our commitment to safeguarding the region and dismantling extremist networks said SP Robinson GuriaInvestigations are going on to trace the perpetrators and prevent future sabotage attemptsOfficials noted that increased trust between villagers and law enforcement has led to more actionable inputs enabling preemptive strikes against insurgent activitiesAs part of the broader counterinsurgency strategy awareness campaigns and civic outreach programs have been ramped up to encourage public participation in maintaining peace and security across Narayanpur IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/chhattisgarh-security-forces-foil-maoists-attempt-to-attack-defuse-three-ieds-642598.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/retaliatory-moves-reignite-trade-war-worries-between-us-and-china-642611.html New Delhi Oct 11 After a period of relative calm with four major rounds of trade negotiations between the United States and China since May that saw at least two instances of freezing tariffs at previous rates 30 per cent a renewed tariff war is brewing between the worlds two largest economies This follows US President Donald Trump who unveiled a 100 per cent additional tariff on Chinese imports after Beijing announced new export controls on additional rare earth elements Alongside Trump has also rolled out new export controls on critical software China already had placed regulations on exports of some rare earths but on Thursday October 9 it added five more with the commerce ministry announcing that to safeguard national security and interests the ministry will impose export controls on rare earthrelated technologies including rare earth mining smelting and separation magnetic material manufacturing and rare earth secondary resource recycling Six months earlier the ministry had announced export controls on seven medium and heavyrareearth elements Exporters were required to obtain licenses for such materials which are crucial for various hightech applications including electric vehicles defence systems and renewable energy technologies Chinas dominance in the rare earth market is significant controlling approximately 90 per cent of global refining capacity and a substantial portion of mining production President Trump retaliated by announcing an additional tariff on all Chinese imports raising the total tariff burden to 130 per cent effective November 1 The new export controls on USmade critical software will meanwhile further tighten tech flows between the two countries There is another move turning the trade waters choppy at the respective ports New service fees under the Office of the US Trade Representative will take effect beginning October 14 These fees are said to be part of a Section 301 action targeting Chineseowned operated and built vessels as well as nonUSbuilt vehicle carriersThe United States has consistently overstretched the concept of national security abused export control measures and arbitrarily exercised longarm jurisdiction imposing penetrative sanctions on multiple entities including those from China governmentcontrolled news website Peoples Daily reported on October 11 quoting a statement from its commerce ministry The ministry also claimed that Chinas countermeasures against the USs additional port fees on Chinese ships are legitimate defence aimed at maintaining a fair competition environment in the international shipping and shipbuilding markets The new wave now poses a question over a potential fifth round of negotiations expected when Trump travelled to South Korea for the Leaders of the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit where he was scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping The US President has already questioned the need for the meeting hinting at a possible cancellation The reignition of the trade war has sent shockwaves through global markets According to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative GTRI the new tariffs and export controls will likely lead to higher prices for electric vehicles wind turbines and semiconductors as supply chains scramble to adjust Economists have warned that the escalation could trigger a global stagflationary cycle especially if other countries are forced to choose sides or impose their own countermeasures The impact will be felt quickly the GTRI report states Prices of EVs wind turbines and semiconductor parts are expected to rise while the US will try to source alternatives from India Vietnam and Mexico IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/retaliatory-moves-reignite-trade-war-worries-between-us-and-china-642611.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-silver-valued-at-rs-64-crore-recovered-3-arrested-642438.html Jaipur Oct 10 The Jhunjhunu police in a joint operation with the AntiGangster Task Force AGTF and Pilani police have seized 3657 kg of stolen silver worth nearly Rs 64 crore and arrested three accused in connection with the case The silver believed to have been stolen from Chennai was recovered from a house at Pilani in Rajasthans Jhunjhunu districtActing on the instructions of Superintendent of Police SP Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay and under the supervision of Assistant Superintendent of Police Devendra Singh Rajawat and Circle Officer Vikas Dhindhwal the operation was executed by the AGTF Incharge SHO Ranjeet Singh SevdaThe accused have been identified as Vikas Jangid 33 a resident of Keharpura Khurd Jhunjhunu Nikhil Jangid 24 resident of Keharpura Khurd Jhunjhunu and Rajbir Jangid 31 resident of Badi Thirpali ChuruOn the instructions of SP Upadhyay the AGTF and Pilani police conducted this operation in utmost secrecyUpon receiving information from the Chennai police the AGTF team started pursuing the suspects and scanned several CCTV cameras from Jaipur to Pilani and relied on technical intelligence to track the criminals locationAfter tireless efforts the AGTF team pinpointed the house of Dharampal Jangid in a colony on Rajgarh RoadWhen the team raided the house they recovered a cache of silver hidden insideThe recovered silver includes utensils bricks and decorative itemsOfficials said that the Chennai Police provided intelligence on the suspects movement prompting AGTF and Pilani police to act swiftlyInvestigators scanned dozens of CCTV cameras along the route from Jaipur to Pilani and used technical surveillance to track the suspectsFollowing the trail police raided the house on Rajgarh Road at Pilani where the stolen silver was found hiddenAt present the three suspects have been arrested under preventive charges related to disturbing public peaceThe Jhunjhunu police are awaiting the arrival of a Chennai police team after which formal handover and further legal action will follow IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-silver-valued-at-rs-64-crore-recovered-3-arrested-642438.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/chief-of-naval-staff-lauds-14-year-old-sailing-champion-rameeza-bhanu-642440.html New Delhi Oct 10 Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday interacted with SK Rameeza Bhanu a 14yearold National Sailing Champion The Chief of Naval Staff was all praise for Rameeza whose life is a moving testament to courage resilience and hope Left homeless at a young age Rameeza found a new beginning through the Rainbow Homes which provided her with care education and the opportunity to explore her potential according to a post by Navy spokespersonIntroduced to Sailing through The Yacht Club of Hyderabad Foundation she discovered her passion and talent for the sport Within just one year of training she has won multiple medals at national regattas and has now been selected to represent India in Oman The Chief of Naval Staff lauded her indomitable spirit discipline and determination while appreciating the vital role of Rainbow Homes and The Yacht Club of Hyderabad in transforming young lives through mentorship and opportunity Rameezas inspirational journey reflects the spirit of Nari Shakti the strength courage and perseverance of a young girl who charted her own course against all odds and resonates deeply with the ethos of the Indian Navy where resilience dedication and service above selfdefine every sailors path Rameeza overcame a difficult past to excel in the sport After being homeless at a young age she was provided with care education and opportunities by the Rainbow Homes charity Within a year of training she won multiple medals at national regattas In July 2025 she topped the girls section in the Optimist Main Fleet at the YAI Tiscon Youth Open Regatta at Hussain Sagar Lake in HyderabadRainbow Homes had said that Rameezas inspiring win is a story of resilience guided care and the magic of opportunity Her triumph reflects the power of dreams discipline and the unwavering support of mentors who stood by her IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/chief-of-naval-staff-lauds-14-year-old-sailing-champion-rameeza-bhanu-642440.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/haryana-ips-officers-anguished-over-suicide-of-puran-kumar-642444.html Chandigarh Oct 10 The IPS Officers Association Haryana Cadre on Friday expressed deep grief and condolences over the sudden and untimely demise of senior police officer Y Puran Kumar IPS The association prayed to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family A delegation led by Hardeep Singh Doon IPS Additional Director General of Police Telecom Highways and Traffic visited the residence of the late officers wife Amneet P Kumar IAS to personally convey their condolences On this occasion senior police officers assured the family of all possible support and assistance Members of the IPS Officers Association gathered to pay homage to the departed soul by observing two minutes of silence The association stands firmly with the bereaved family in this hour of grief and prays to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss Haryanas Inspector General of Police IG Y Puran Kumar an IPS of the 2001 batch allegedly shot himself on Tuesday at his residence in Sector 11 in Chandigarh Police said Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself with his service revolver and his body was found by his daughter in the basement Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur told the media that information regarding a reported suicide was received from House No 116 Sector 11 Chandigarh around 130 pm As per reports Kumar took the gun from a gunman on Monday Last month Kumar was transferred to Sunaria Jail in Rohtak the same jail where Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim is serving his sentence in the case of sexual exploitation of sadhvisPreviously Kumar had raised questions over the promotion of certain IPS officers belonging to the 1991 1996 1997 and 2005 batches An engineering graduate he was born on May 19 1973 and was due to retire on May 31 2033 IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/haryana-ips-officers-anguished-over-suicide-of-puran-kumar-642444.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/dukhtareen-e-taiba-lashkars-all-women-wing-re-emerges-as-isi-alters-its-playbook-642513.html New Delhi Oct 11 An outfit that the agencies are keeping a close watch on is the DukhtareeneTaiba DeT This is the womens wing of the LashkareTaiba LeT and has been in the making for several years Initially the LeT had decided to launch the allwomens outfit DeT with the intention of grooming women suicide bombers However the outfit never took off and the plan was shelvedNow the LeT has decided to reactivate its womens wing but the intention is not for them to carry out attacks but involve them in recruitment drives as well as radicalisationCurrently the recruitments are on in Pakistan Intelligence Bureau reports state The strength of the outfit at the moment is around 25 and the LeT may be planning on adding 25 more in the first phase The terror group however does not want the cadres of the DeT to indulge in terror attacksTheir job currently is to scout for women in India and radicalise them After the radicalisation is completed attempts would be made to move them to Pakistan briefly where they could be trainedThe LeT is also trying to engage its local modules to scout for women and train them While some of them may be used to radicalise and recruit in the long run those trained women may be used as suicide bombers The ISI is constantly restrategising and wants to throw all that is has got to battle against the Indian stateFollowing the destruction of terror camps and infrastructure during Operation Sindoor the ISI has been helping terror groups especially the LeT and JaisheMohammad regroupIn addition to the DeT which is a wing of the LeT the ISI has also reactivated two other women based terror groups the DuktharameMillat DeM and the DaureSofa DeS The DeM and DeS are both under the direct command of the ISI Eventually the ISI would merge these two outfits with the DeT The DeS has dedicated training camps in Pakistan The DeM on the other hand only has cadres who indulge in scouting radicalisation and recruitmentOn being asked as to how effective these women centric terror groups would be the Indian agencies are taking no chances These groups would not function like their men counterparts They would not be aggressive brash and indulge in gunfights like the terrorists of the LeT or JaisheMohammad would doThe strategy by these groups would be to gradually infiltrate into the society and then indulge in large scale radicalisation The women have been found to be better at brainwashing as they are relatively patient and are willing to spend more time while trying to trap their target They are like the women spies which many countries use who have found to be more effective when compared to their male counterpartsMany terror groups have tried their hand with grooming terror groups which comprise only women The Indian Mujahideen too had a similar group called the Shaheen Force However the Shaheen Force never took off and similar groups under the LeT and JaisheMohammad are still at a nascent stage although such ideas have been in the making since 2008Most of the women who were recruited and trained never were allowed to launch terror operations They then were told to indulge in moral policing until the orders came The men were not happy that their jobs were being handed over to the women and hence there has been resistanceHowever with India acting tough post the Pahalgam attack the ISI and the terror groups have been forced to change strategy The all mens terror groups are under the scanner by the Indian agencies and hence are finding it hard to operate This has led the ISI to restrategising and attempt to launch the women forces in IndiaDespite failed attempts in the past the Indian agencies are taking no chances against these new groups One witnessed a very successful womens group operating in BurdwanThe JamaatulMujahideen Bangladesh JMB is the only terror group in the region to have found success in grooming a womens terror groupThe JMB had appointed a lady by the Fatima to head this group She managed to recruit women who then went on to prepare bombs in Burdwan in 2014 Fatima was in fact the wife of Sajid the mastermind of the Burdwan module IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/dukhtareen-e-taiba-lashkars-all-women-wing-re-emerges-as-isi-alters-its-playbook-642513.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/bangladeshs-dgfi-under-siege-as-isi-and-jamaat-push-for-loyal-security-apparatus-642528.html New Delhi Oct 11 The Directorate General of Forces Intelligence DGFI in Bangladesh started off as a stooge of the ISI It took part in several meetings with ISI officials and had originally planned to scale up infiltrations into India in a bid to create demographic changes At the behest of the ISI the DGFI roped in the JamaateIslami to undertake this mission However the DGFI over the years worked closely with the Bangladesh army and carried out a successful war on terrorThe ISI was however unhappy with the turn of events as it had lost a strong partner in Bangladesh In the last couple of years the DGFI has successfully conducted operations against terror outfits and worked closely with the Indian Intelligence to fight the ULFA More importantly it managed to keep Bangladesh free of transnational terrorismThis has not gone down well with the radical elements in Bangladesh and the ISI The result today is that like the Bangladesh army the Muhammad Yunus regime has begun dismantling the DGFI and seeks to replace it with an agency that would work closely with the ISIYunus has been under pressure to replace the Bangladesh Army with the Islamic Revolution Army IRAThe Jamaat along the ISI want an army in Bangladesh similar to Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps IRGC This would mean a new agency on the lines of the DGFI would work closely with the IRA The IRA on the other hand would be loyal to the government rather than the nationThe Yunus regime has also set in motion to dismantle the DGFI and ultimately the army While the Yunus regime was quick to outlaw the Awami League by barring the party from contesting elections it has also filed a chargesheet against several leaders and senior DGFI officialsFormer DGFI Director General Lt Gen retd Mohammad Akbar Hossain former DG Maj Gen retd Saiful Abedin Lt Gen retd Md Saiful Alam former DG Lt Gen Tabrez Shams Chowdhury former DG Maj Gen retd Hamidul Haque Maj Gen Towhidul Islam Maj Gen Sarwar Hossain among others has been named in a chargesheet accusing them of crimes against humanity Incidentally Sheikh Hasina too has been named in the same chargesheetThis entire case began following a propaganda documentary film that was funded by the National Endowment for Democracy This organisation has for many years played a crucial role in defaming both the Army and DGFI The documentary went on to present false facts and fabricated testimonies against the Hasina regimeThe Yunus government was quick to pick on this documentary and went to launch an attack on the previous regime and several officials who worked under HasinaHowever officials say that the primary aim is to dismantle the DGFI and ultimately the army The DGFI had played a crucial role during the 2024 protests against Hasina The ISI and the Jamaat were not happy about this and now that they have power they are hellbent upon dismantling these outfits which have effective fought terror over the last couple of yearsDismantling these institutions works for the ISI as it would be able to carry out its nefarious activities in Bangladesh unabated The only two institutions that stood in their way was the army and DGFIThis is a clear signal that Yunus wants institutions that are loyal to him and not the country The IRA would be a perfect institutions for both Yunus and the ISI The IRA would be in charge of security and a wing under it would do the work of an Intelligence agencyThese developments have made the political class in Bangladesh jitteryThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party BNP National Citizens Party NCP have become very suspicious of Yunus after watching these developments Both parties would like a democracy to survive and not be ruled by an IRA which would be under the direct control of Yunus These moves by Yunus have also led the political parties and people to wonder if Yunus wants an election to held at all IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/bangladeshs-dgfi-under-siege-as-isi-and-jamaat-push-for-loyal-security-apparatus-642528.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/salute-sacrifices-of-our-bravehearts-jampk-l-g-pays-homage-to-two-soldiers--642554.html Srinagar Oct 11 JampK Lt Governor LG Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that he salutes the supreme sacrifices of the armys bravehearts as he laid a wreath to two soldiers at Srinagarbased Chinar Corps XV Corps An official statement said that the LG laid a wreath and paid homage to Army Bravehearts Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh who laid down their lives for the nationIt said that Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh made a supreme sacrifice while conducting counterterror operations in the Kishtwar Range of Kokernag battling extreme weather conditionsI salute the supreme sacrifice of our Army Bravehearts Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh The nation shall remain forever grateful to the exemplary valour and selfless service of our soldiers We stand in solidarity with the families of our martyrs in this hour of grief the LG saidThe bodies of two soldiers were recovered from the forest area of Anantnag district These two para commandos had lost contact with their team during an antiterrorist operation in the forest area between Kishtwar and Anantnag districtsThe joint forces including the army security forces and JampK Police have been carrying out antiterrorist operations in JampK targeting terrorists their Over Ground Workers OGWs and sympathisers to dismantle the ecosystem of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir Drug smugglers and drug peddlers in addition to those involved in hawala money rackets are also on the radar of the security forces It is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in JampKJampK has a 740Km long line of control LoC and 240Km long international border IBThe army guards the LoC while the BSF guards the IB The LoC is situated in Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora and partly in the Jammu district while the IB is situated in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/salute-sacrifices-of-our-bravehearts-jampk-l-g-pays-homage-to-two-soldiers--642554.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/second-missing-indian-army-soldiers-body-recovered-in-forests-of-jampks-anantnag-district-642333.html Srinagar Oct 10 The body of the second Indian Army soldier who went missing due to adverse weather conditions during an antiterrorist operation was recovered on Friday Of the two missing Army paracommandos one body was recovered on ThursdayOfficials said that following relentless efforts by security forces the body of the second paracommando has been recovered on Friday morning from the Gadole forest area of South Kashmirs Anantnag districtOfficials said two paracommandos went missing five days back due to bad weather in Gadole forests and today during searches the body of the second soldier was recoveredThe Armys Srinagar headquartered Chinar Corps said on X yesterday On the intervening night of 67 Oct an operational team on Kishtwar range confronted a severe snow storm and white out conditions in the mountains of South KashmirSince then two soldiers have gone out of communication Intense Search and Rescue operations have been launched but hampered due to prevailing adverse weather conditionsThe joint forces including the Army security forces and JampK Police have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their Over Ground Workers OGWs and sympathisers in order to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terror in the Union Territory rather than focussing only on the elimination of the gunwielding terroristsDrug smugglers peddlers and those engaged in hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forces as it is believed that the fund generated by these operations are used to sustain terrorism in JampKSecurity forces and JampK Police carry out antiterrorist operations in the hinterland while the Army and the Border Security Force BSF guard the Line of Control LoC and the International Border IB respectivelyJampK has a 740km long LoC and 240km long IB The LoC is in Baramulla Kupwara and Bandipora districts of the Valley and partly in Jammu district The IB is in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu division IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/second-missing-indian-army-soldiers-body-recovered-in-forests-of-jampks-anantnag-district-642333.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/npp-aims-to-restore-lasting-peace-in-manipur-opposes-states-division-meghalaya-cm-sangma-642341.html Imphal Oct 10 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said that his National Peoples Party NPP has been working to resolve the issues affecting the people of Manipur and to restore lasting peace and normalcy in the state CM Sangma who is also the National President of the NPP arrived in Manipurs capital Imphal on Thursday and held a series of meetings with party leaders MLAs various Civil Society Organisations CSOs and Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to discuss the prevailing situation in the violencehit stateThe NPP supremo categorically stated that his party does not support the demand for a separate administration for the KukiZo tribal communitiesWe never support the bifurcation of Manipur or any demand for a separate administration We always urge all communities to sit across the table and resolve issues through dialogue CM Sangma told the mediaSince the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur in May 2023 almost all KukiZo organisations and ten MLAs including seven BJP legislators belonging to the KukiZo tribal communities have been demanding a separate administration such as a Union Territory with a legislatureCM Sangma said that the NPP is the only national political party that truly works for the interests of the people of the Northeast regionWe are not a highcommandbased party We frame our policies and strategies keeping the interests of the people and the region as our top priority not the interests of the political party the Meghalaya Chief Minister saidHe added that the NPP is the voice of the eight Northeastern states and has now spread across the regionThe NPP which has organisational bases and MLAs in Manipur Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh besides Meghalaya won seven seats in the 2023 Manipur Assembly electionsIn Meghalaya the BJP with two MLAs supports the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance MDA government led by CM Sangma He clarified that though the NPP had earlier withdrawn its support from the BJP government in Manipur due to Chief Minister N Biren Singhs alleged failure to handle the crisis the party remains a partner of the BJPled National Democratic Alliance NDAWe are with the BJPled NDA and various governments in the Northeast region and we will continue to remain with the NDA the NPP National President statedHe added that the NPP always listens to the peoples voice and works sincerely to serve the regionReferring to his meeting with Governor Bhalla on Thursday Sangma said he discussed the suggestions received from various leaders CSOs MLAs and stakeholders during his series of meetingsWe told the Governor that our party is working in Manipur to bring back normalcy and lasting peace We received a positive response from him he said The NPP chief said his visit was aimed at meeting local leaders community representatives internally displaced people IDPs and stakeholders to assess the ground situation and promote normalcy in the stateSeveral efforts have been made to resolve the ethnic crisis While some progress has been achieved challenges remain More engagement is needed to ensure complete peace he told the mediaCM Sangma emphasised that the formation of a popular and democratic government is key to achieving lasting peace and stressed the need for collective efforts from all stakeholdersWhen asked about expanding the NPPs presence in Manipur he said Our priority is restoring peace and normalcy Elections are far off serving the people comes firstCM Sangma said he would leave for Dimapur Nagaland on Friday to hold discussions with CSOs of the KukiZo community and IDPs from Kangpokpi district and to pay tributes at the residence of the late NPP Manipur President and MLA N Kayisii in Senapati district a Naga community inhabited areasThe NPP had withdrawn its support from the BJPled government in Manipur on November 17 last year claiming that Chief Minister N Biren Singhs government had completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy in the violenceravaged stateThe NPP a constituent of the BJPled NDA had seven MLAs in the 60member Manipur Assembly However the withdrawal did not affect the Biren Singh government as the BJP has 37 MLAs and is also supported by five MLAs of the Naga Peoples Front NPF and three IndependentsNPP MLA N Kayisii who was also the partys Manipur unit president died on January 18 after a prolonged illness leaving the party with six legislators in the House at present IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/npp-aims-to-restore-lasting-peace-in-manipur-opposes-states-division-meghalaya-cm-sangma-642341.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/cm-sangma-appeals-for-peace-after-clash-near-assam-meghalaya-border-642353.html Imphal Oct 10 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday appealed to people to maintain peace and restraint following a violent clash along the AssamMeghalaya border that claimed one life and left several injured Speaking to reporters in Imphal during his twoday visit to Manipur CM Sangma termed Thursdays incident deeply unfortunate and said it reflected the longstanding border differences between the two neighbouring statesThe Lapangap area has been one of the points of contention between Assam and Meghalaya We have been in constant dialogue with Assam to find a resolution It is very unfortunate that such an incident occurred I appeal to everyone not to resort to violence and to resolve issues through dialogue the CM saidThe clash took place in Assams West Karbi Anglong district after residents from Meghalaya allegedly began harvesting paddy in an area claimed by both statesVillagers from Tapat under Hamren police station objected to the activity leading to a confrontation that turned violent One person from the Karbi community was killed and several others were injuredCM Sangma said both state governments had anticipated possible unrest during the harvesting season and had deployed security forces in the area Police from both sides had requested people to maintain restraint Unfortunately despite that a scuffle broke out resulting in the tragic loss of life he notedThe Chief Minister said similar tensions have often arisen during the farming season as cultivators from both sides work on disputed landsEvery year farmers from both states face difficulties during cultivation or harvesting We try to address such issues locally through dialogue and by involving community leaders and peace committees he addedThe Chief Minister reiterated his governments commitment to peacefully resolving the decadesold border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya which involves a dispute in 12 areasWe have already resolved six of them through mutual understanding No government in the past five decades had taken such steps We are working to resolve the remaining six he saidCalling for restraint CM Sangma urged citizens to maintain peace and cooperate with authorities If people engage peacefully the government will be in a better position to bring lasting solutions he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/cm-sangma-appeals-for-peace-after-clash-near-assam-meghalaya-border-642353.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/tripura-jailbreak-one-more-fugitive-re-arrested-hunt-for-others-continues-642364.html Agartala Oct 10 With one more fugitive arrested from neighbouring Assam on Friday three of the six jailbreakers who escaped from a jail in Tripura last week have so far been apprehended officials said An official said that six inmates five undertrial prisoners and one serving life imprisonment escaped from the Dharmanagar SubJail in north Tripura district in the early hours of October 1 after assaulting a guard with sharp weaponsHe said that a Tripura police team led by SubInspector Biswajeet Das of Dharmanagar police station in north Tripura on Friday rearrested Rahim Ali from Sribhumi district formerly Karimganj district of adjoining southern AssamThe Assam Police helped the Tripura police team in rearresting Rahim Ali the official addedThe official said that Abdul Patta and Narayan Chandra Datta were apprehended on October 1 and October 2 respectively from the Dharmanagar police station areasNorth Tripura district Superintendent of Police Avinash Kumar Rai said that several teams have been conducting intensive search operations in north Tripura and adjoining Unakoti districts to nab the remaining three absconding fugitivesThe fleeing undertrial prisoners are Abdul Pata Rahim Ali Narayan Chandra Dutta Rosan Ali and Nazim Uddin while Sunil Debbarma accused of serious crimes including murder has been serving life imprisonmentNarayan Chandra Dutta is a Bangladeshi national who was earlier arrested in Tripura under the Passport and other Acts while Abdul Pata is a resident of Nilambazar in Assams Sribhumi districtAbdul Pata was earlier arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act 1985 for his involvement in illegal drugrelated casesA Jail Department official said that the Inspector General of Prisons has suspended Jailor Dhananjoy Bhattacharya and Pallab Kanti Bhowmik Prashikhan Jamatia Mohammad Gedu Mia and Notan Lodh all warders in connection with the jailbreak of six inmates from the Dharmanagar SubJail on October 1 morningThe disciplinary proceedings would be taken against all five jail staff the official saidOfficials said that immediately after the jailbreak a massive search operation was launched by various teams of security forces and the hunt for them is still onNorth Tripura District Superintendent of Police also led one of the search teamsAll police stations and security posts in north Tripura and adjoining Unakoti districts were alertedWe have also requested the Border Security Force BSF to maintain a strict vigil along the IndiaBangladesh border so that the fleeing jail inmates cannot cross the border the official addedNorth Tripura district shares interstate borders with Assam and Mizoram besides an International Border with BangladeshThe official said All the exit points along Assam Mizoram and Bangladesh have been sealed following the incident to prevent the fleeing jail inmates from leaving the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/tripura-jailbreak-one-more-fugitive-re-arrested-hunt-for-others-continues-642364.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/artificial-intelligence-to-control-traffic-congestion-in-rajasthans-udaipur-642375.html Jaipur Oct 10 Udaipur has taken a decisive step towards easing its traffic woes Artificial Intelligence AI will now manage traffic signals at the citys busy Fatehpura intersection officials said The AIdriven traffic management system began its trial run on Friday marking a new era in intelligent urban transport in RajasthanThe system uses highresolution cameras and sensors to monitor vehicle movement across all four lanesBased on realtime traffic flow the AI will automatically give a green signal to the lane with the highest number of vehicles ensuring smoother movement and shorter waiting timesIf no vehicles are detected in a lane the system will switch signals within five seconds avoiding unnecessary delays that commonly occur with fixedtimer lightsIn a major innovation the AI is designed to recognise the sound of ambulances and fire brigadesUpon detecting these sirens it will instantly turn the signal green on that route to allow emergency vehicles to pass without hindranceThe entire setup is connected to a mobile app allowing realtime monitoring and control by traffic authoritiesAccording to Traffic Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashok Anjana traffic pressure increases sharply during morning and evening hoursThe AI system will automatically clear congested lanes and streamline movement Based on the results from the Fatehpura intersection we plan to expand it to other key junctions across Udaipur he saidThe pilot project includes installing highresolution cameras and smart sensors costing nearly Rs 10 lakh per intersectionIf successful the system could revolutionise Udaipurs traffic management reducing congestion saving fuel and ensuring faster emergency response times IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/artificial-intelligence-to-control-traffic-congestion-in-rajasthans-udaipur-642375.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/three-senior-maoist-leaders-surrender-before-telangana-dgp-642415.html Hyderabad Oct 10 Three senior leaders of the banned CPIMaoist surrendered before the Telangana Police here on Friday Three State Committee Members SCMs of the outfit who spent 21 to 35 years underground laid down arms before Director General of Police DGP B Shivadhar ReddyKunkati Venkataiah 52 State Committee Member and SecretaryInCharge of South Bastar DVC under the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee DKSZC Mogilicherla Venkatraju 45 State Committee Member SCM and incharge of CNM in the DKSZC of the CPIMaoist and Thodam Ganga 42 State Committee Member Member in Janathana Sarkar of the DKSZC and InCharge Janathana Sarkar South Bastar DVC decided to join the national mainstreamVenkataiah and Venkataraju from Siddiper and Hanumakonda districts of Telangana spent 35 years underground while Ganga who is a native of Sukuma district of Chhattisgarh was active in the outfit for 21 yearsDifferences within the CPIMaoist and health are among the reasons for their surrender Venkataiah said that discussions were going on in the CPIMaoist for some time to bring a change in tune with the changing sociopolitical and economic realitiesThe three Maoist leaders were carrying a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh each The police chief handed over the money to them in the form of demand drafts In addition they will receive further benefits in accordance with the Telangana governments rehabilitation policy for surrendered cadresThe DGP assured that all benefits due under the rehabilitation policy will be extended to them promptly enabling them to rebuild their life with dignity and securityHe claimed that the return of the Maoist leaders to mainstream after so many years of underground life is a moral victory for the holistic and comprehensive policy adopted by the Telangana Police against the CPIMaoistHe stated that the decision of Venkatraju reflects growing discontent within the CPIMaoist over ideological rifts and internal conflicts among the leadership committees and formationsShivadhar Reddy said that inspired by the holistic and comprehensive strategy of the Telangana police 412 underground cadres have surrendered before the state police so far in 2025 They include one Central Committee Member CCM four State Committee Members two Divisional Committee Secretaries DVCS eight Divisional Committee Members DVCMs and 35 Area Committee Members ACMsThe DGP said that a total of 72 underground cadres of the CPIMaoist are natives of Telangana Out of the 12 Central Committee Members of the CPIMaoist eight are from TelanganaThe Telangana Police chief appealed to all the underground Maoist cadres native to Telangana to come back to their native villages by joining the mainstream and to take part in the advancement of the Telangana state through constructive participationIf underground Maoists return to their native places and join the mainstream the Telangana government will extend all benefits which include immediate relief with a suitable amount and other support measures and systems under its rehabilitation schemes to lead an independent and dignified life he saidHe assured that the Telangana Police Department will always strive to ensure that all benefits due from the government are provided to Maoists who join the mainstream in order to support their livelihood and rehabilitation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/three-senior-maoist-leaders-surrender-before-telangana-dgp-642415.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/man-arrested-for-sexual-assault-in-himachals-solan-642424.html Shimla Oct 10 The Himachal Pradesh Police on Friday arrested an individual on alleged charges of sexual assault of a 25yearold woman in his ayurvedic clinic in Solan town this week on the pretext of treatment The woman alleged that during the consultation the accused Ram Kumar held her hand and asked her about sexual healthAfter she shared her concerns he assured her of a complete cure and showed her a medical bookSuperintendent of Police Gaurav Singh told the media that the woman filed a complaint at the womens police station on October 8The woman visited the clinic located close to the old bus stand on October 7However Kumar allegedly insisted on examining her private parts which she refusedDespite her objection Kumar allegedly sexually assaulted the woman under the pretext of a medical examinationThe Superintendent of Police said that a team from the state Forensic Science Laboratory inspected the crime scene and collected evidenceBased on the victims statement forensic findings and technical evidence the police arrested Ram Kumar he addedIn the complaint to the police the victim said that she was ill for a long timeOn October 7 she went to the clinic to get treatmentAfter asking for her address Kumar made her sit for examinationThe woman said that the doctor held the womans hand and started pressing her veinsLater Kumar started asking about her about sexual problemsAfter that Kumar assured her that he would cure her 100 per cent and also showed her a related bookExpressing shock over the incident the brother of the alleged accused described allegations against his elder brother disturbing for the familyHe said that his 80yearold brother who has grandchildren is a respectable ayurvedic doctor practitioner in the stateCalling the incident a conspiracy he urged the police to consider whether an octogenarian was capable to perform such act IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/man-arrested-for-sexual-assault-in-himachals-solan-642424.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/police-say-kanpur-scooter-explosion-triggered-by-firecrackers-642048.html Kanpur Oct 9 The explosion that rocked Kanpurs Mishri Bazar area was caused by firecrackers and a few people have been detained in connection with the incident police said on Thursday The blast which occurred under the Moolganj police station limits on Wednesday evening triggered panic in the densely populated market and left six people injured including a woman who remains in critical conditionThe explosion was so intense that both scooters were completely destroyed and several nearby shops suffered major damageSpeaking to the reporters Joint Police Commissioner Law and Order Ashutosh Kumar said It was initially suspected that a bomb had been planted in a scooty We informed the agencies and the ATS Seeing the damage to the front portion of the vehicle a bomb was suspected However after reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to people at the site we found that an illegal firecracker market was operating thereHe said that the forensic team conducted tests and the results confirmed that the explosion was caused by a lowintensity explosive typical of firecrackersWe learned that firecrackers were being sold illegally in the area Raids are being carried out and shopkeepers involved in the illegal sale are being detained he addedKumar further said Around half a dozen people who were standing near the vehicle at the time of the blast and fled when the police arrived have also been detained They claim to be bystanders but their actions have made them suspectsOf the six injured one woman sustained severe burns and remains in a critical condition All the victims have been admitted to nearby hospitals where their condition is being closely monitoredPolice teams are continuing to examine the debris and damaged scooters to rule out the presence of any other explosive materialThe incident has raised safety concerns ahead of the festive season as Mishri Bazar is a crowded commercial area with numerous shops selling toys decorative goods and firecrackersFurther investigation into the blast is underway and more details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/police-say-kanpur-scooter-explosion-triggered-by-firecrackers-642048.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-linked-to-bki-terror-module-held-in-punjab-25-kg-ied-seized-642104.html Chandigarh Oct 9 In a major breakthrough against Pakistans ISIbacked terror network Counter Intelligence Jalandhar busted a Babbar Khalsa International BKI terror module operated by UKbased handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai on the directions of BKI mastermind Harwinder Singh Rinda Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday The police recovered 25 kg IED Improvised Explosive DeviceRDX and one remote control from BKI operatives Gurjinder Singh and Diwan Singh who were apprehended from JalandharPreliminary Investigation revealed that the IED was intended for a targeted terror attackA First Information Report FIR has been registered in Amritsar under relevant Sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA and the Explosives Substances ActLast month DGP Yadav chaired a statelevel law and order meeting with all senior officers up to the rank of Station House Officers SHOs to devise a comprehensive action plan to ensure a forthcoming peaceful festive seasonHe gave a free hand to the officers to fearlessly deal with gangsters and antisocial elementsAccountability of every officer from the rank of Constable to the SSP will be fixed and no laxity will be tolerated on the gangster and drug fronts he warned at the virtual meeting with officers on September 30He stressed the need for professional investigation to establish linkages to identify the source of consignments and reach the big fishHe directed that seized mobile phones of notorious suppliers should be sent for forensic analysis to expose the chain and make further arrestsHe also asked officials to identify associates of gangsters and put them behind barsYou have full protection and support from the department Deal with the gangsters fearlessly he saidThe DGP also reiterated the governments commitment of zero tolerance towards corruption stating that anyone irrespective of their rank found involved in corruption would be dealt with strictly and exemplary action would be taken IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-linked-to-bki-terror-module-held-in-punjab-25-kg-ied-seized-642104.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/sri-lankan-navy-detains-30-tn-fishermen-seizes-four-trawlers-642120.html Chennai Oct 9 The Sri Lankan Navy has detained 30 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized four trawlers alleging that they had crossed into international waters for fishing The incident occurred on Wednesday night when the fishermen were operating off the Palk Bay near the maritime boundary line separating India and Sri LankaAccording to officials of the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department as many as 339 boats had been issued fishing tokens earlier that morning from the Rameswaram jettyFishermen from Rameswaram Thangachimadam and nearby coastal hamlets had set sail for their routine deepsea expeditionWhile several boats returned safely one group was intercepted by Sri Lankan Navy personnel who were on routine patrolThe naval team detained 30 fishermen impounded their four trawlers along with the catch and escorted them to a naval base in northern Sri Lanka for inquiryThe officials said that information regarding the detention was received late in the night and communicated to Indian authorities through official channels The incident has sparked strong protests among the fishing community in RameswaramFishermen leader Jesu Raja condemned the detention and urged the Union government to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release of the fishermenThis is not just an issue of boundary violation it is about the livelihood and survival of hundreds of families dependent on fishing The governments cannot remain silent spectators we need a lasting solution to this recurring problem he saidAnother fishermen leader Sagayam expressed concern that the arrests had dampened the festive spirit in the coastal areas with Deepavali fast approachingMany women and children are in distress after learning that their family members have been taken away We appeal to both the State and Central governments to act swiftly and bring them back along with their boats he saidThis is the latest in a series of such incidents in the Palk Bay where periodic arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities continue to strain bilateral ties despite ongoing diplomatic discussions aimed at resolving the longpending fishing rights dispute IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/sri-lankan-navy-detains-30-tn-fishermen-seizes-four-trawlers-642120.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/india-should-get-rightful-place-in-unsc-uk-pm-keir-starmer-642144.html Mumbai Oct 9 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said New Delhi should get its rightful place on the UN Security Council highlighting Indias remarkable growth story and its potential to play a key role in global affairs In his statement after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan here he made a strong pitch for India to get permanent membership in the UNSCWe want to see India taking its rightful place in the UNSC he remarkedHis stance aligns with that of various nations including the US Germany France and Japan who have strongly supported Indias UNSC bidThe UK PMs statement also reflects a growing recognition of Indias importance in global governance and its contribution to multilateralism PM Starmers support this afternoon echoes remarks from September last year when the then US President Biden French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron and he backed India within days of each other to make the UN a more representative body by including India and Germany Japan and BrazilRussia has also backed Indias bid last month after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said his country supports greater representation from Asia Africa and Latin America in the global bodyThe UK and India stand sidebyside as global leaders in tech and innovation We are announcing a deal to make Bollywood films in the UK after a fantastic visit to the studio yesterday and with our deepening cooperation in education said the PM StarmerUK PM Starmer said he has brought the largest trade delegation for a decade to India highlighting the major business and investment opportunities being explored during his visit He added his visit to India aims to double down on the trade partnership between the two countries calling the bilateral trade deal a key part of their growing relationshipHe also lauded the Gaza peace deal I strongly welcome the news that a deal has been reached on the first stage of the Peace Plan in Gaza This is a moment of profound relief The UK will support these crucial immediate steps and the next stages of the talks to ensure full implementation of the Peace Plan IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/india-should-get-rightful-place-in-unsc-uk-pm-keir-starmer-642144.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistan-security-apparatus-crumbles-amid-tlp-protests-and-ttp-attacks-642162.html New Delhi Oct 9 The Pakistan security establishment appears to be crumbling with violent protests and terror attacks engulfing Lahore and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP respectively While protests have erupted in Lahore following violent clashes between the security forces and TehreekeLabbaik Pakistan TLP in KP the TehreekeTaliban TTP killed a Major and injured several soldiersThe violence comes amid Pakistan trying to forge alliances between the LashkareToiba LeT and Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP to fight against the TTP in KP and BalochistanIn Lahore the TLP members held a violent protest when the security forces trued to seal their headquartersThe police had to resort to lathi charge tear gas shelling and shelling against the protestersThere have been multiple injuries reported on both sidesThe TLP has been protesting against the Gaza deal which they say is being supported by Western powers particularly the USThe TLP had called on its supporters to march to the US Embassy in Islamabad after Friday prayers on October 10Pakistan which is currently in the good books of the US had to act against such action as it is the US that is pushing for such actionThe situation worsened following the arrest of TLP leader Name Chatha from IslamabadThere is no sign of the situation dying down as the TLP has announced a massive sitin in Islamabad while also calling on thousands to enter the capital from Punjab and other provincesA high alert has been issued in both Islamabad and LahoreSecurity has been tightened in the Red Zone which houses the embassies of foreign nationsWhile the security forces are trying to douse the fire in Islamabad and Lahore the Pakistan Army suffered severe losses at KPs Dera IsmailIn a fierce encounter with the TTP the Pakistan Army lost Major Sibtain from QuettaSeveral soldiers were also injured in the encounterThis is the 10th instance when an officer of the Pakistan security forces has been killed while battling against the TTPThe worry for the Pakistan Army is that the TTP has shown no signs of relentingIn fact it has increased the frequency of its attacks on the Pakistani armed forcesEarlier this week the Pakistan security forces during an encounter at Orakzai district lost 11 security personnel including a Lieutenant Colonel and a MajorNineteen TTP militants were killed in the encounterIn March and April 2025 the Pakistan Army lost a Captain and a Sepoy during encounters with the TTPThese were reported in the Dera Ismail and the Mardi areasThese incidents indicate that the TTP is becoming more aggressive against the Pakistan ArmyAlthough the Pakistani Army too has intensified operations to dismantle TTP terror camps it has faced major casualties that include both soldiers and senior officersThe battle against the TTP is crucial for Pakistan in the event of it signing deals with the US and ChinaThe TTP and the Balochistan Nationalist Army BLA are both headaches for the Pakistan Army as they battle both in KP as well as BalochistanKeeping Balochistan safe is important for Pakistan due to the minerals deal with the USFurther China too is applying pressure on Pakistan to keep the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor CPEC project safeThis project has been subject to violent attacks by the TTP and BLA for many yearsChina which will engage with Pakistan for the CPEC 20 has sought assurances from Islamabad regarding the safety of the project and also its workersDuring the attacks by the TTP and BLA many Chinese workers have been targeted while others have even lost their lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistan-security-apparatus-crumbles-amid-tlp-protests-and-ttp-attacks-642162.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ktaka-balloon-seller-girl-found-dead-in-mysuru-rape-and-murder-suspected-642211.html Mysuru Oct 9 In a disturbing incident the body of a girl selling balloon was found in Karnatakas Mysuru city on Thursday police officials said The police said that the girls body was found in a nude state and they suspect that she was first sexually assaulted and then killedThe police managed to track the movements of the killer through the CCTV footageSources said that the accused has been identified and a manhunt is underway to arrest himThe police also noted that the accused had previously been imprisoned for two years and is known to be a drunkardThe girls family members suspect that the case involves rape and murderThe police have also questioned the members of 50 HakkiPikki tribal familiesThe historic Dusshera festival concluded recently and the victim had come with her family from the Kalaburagi region in Karnataka to Mysuru to sell balloonsThe police said that the girls family is one among the 50 HakkiPikki tribal families residing near the Doddakere Grounds in front of Mysuru Palace and opposite the Exhibition GroundsThe girls family had been considering moving to another city to sell balloonsOn Wednesday night the victim had sold balloons at the Chamundeshwari Teppotsava a religious event and slept with her parentsOn Thursday morning the girls parents could not find herAfter searching they discovered her body lying in a nude state about 50 metres from their tentFurther details regarding the incident are yet to emergeEarlier a woman in Karnatakas Bidar has been arrested for killing her sixyearold stepdaughter by pushing her from the terrace of a threestorey building near their residence on August 27The incident came to light on September 13 more than two weeks after the crime when one of the neighbours came across the CCTV footage from the cameras installed near the buildingThe accused identified as Radha Siddhanth who is in her 20s made the family believe that the girl accidentally fell from the building and died IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ktaka-balloon-seller-girl-found-dead-in-mysuru-rape-and-murder-suspected-642211.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/sex-cd-amp-rape-case-karnataka-high-court-takes-up-appeal-petition-by-prajwal-revanna-642216.html Bengaluru Oct 9 A division bench of the Karnataka High Court on Thursday heard the appeal petition filed by Prajwal Revanna the former JDS MP and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and directed his counsel to submit a summary of the sex CD and rape case Revanna a convict in the sex CD and rape case has filed an appeal challenging the life sentence by the trial court on September 29In his petition Revanna has claimed that the police has forced the victim to file a complaint against himRevenna is facing conviction of life imprisonment for offences of repeatedly raping the maid and recording videos of the sexual assaultThe appeal was filed through counsel Basavaraj SappannanavarThe division bench led by Justice KS Mudgal and Justice T Venkatesh Naik has also asked the Karnataka government to provide clarity on the matter of appointment of the Special Public Prosecutor SPP in the caseThe bench had adjourned the matter to October 28Revanna has said in his petition that there are contradictions between the complaint by the victim and testimony and questioned the decision to consider stains found on bed as evidence years after the incidentThe former JDS MP has sought quashing of the trial courts order and said that the charges made against him are of full of inconsistencies and procedural lapsesThe Special MPsMLAs court in Bengaluru sentenced Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment till death in the rape caseThe case involved an obscene video and the rape of a 47yearold womanAnnouncing the punishment in the case the special court Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat also imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on the convict on August 1Revanna was convicted for repeated rape and abusing his position of powerThe court also ordered a fine of Rs 7 lakh to be paid to the victimRevanna is also facing three additional cases of a similar natureThe case pertains to the sexual assault of a woman who worked as a maid at the guest house owned by the Revanna familyIn her testament the victim had said before the court that she was raped twicePrajwal Revanna has been in prison since May 31 last year when he was arrested on his return from Germany where he had fled after the videos of his sexual assaults became viral ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election in HassanJudge Santosh Gajanana Bhat announced the judgment in the caseThe court has convicted Revanna of life imprisonment till death under IPC Section 376 2 N for repeated rape and a Rs 5 lakh fineThe court has awarded life imprisonment and Rs 5 lakh fine under the IPC Section 376 2 k for being in a position of control or dominance over a woman and committing rape on such womanThe court has directed that the Rs 7 lakh fine amount be collected from Prajwal Revanna for the victimRevanna stood before the court by joining both his hands when the quantum of punishment was pronouncedRevanna is convicted under the IPC Sections 376 2 N for offence of committing rape repeatedly on the same woman and being a public servant committing rape on a woman in custody 376 2 K for being in a position of control or dominance over a woman and committing rape of a woman 354 B for use of criminal force to a woman with the intent to disrobe her 354 C for offence of voyeurism watching capturing images of woman and IT Act 66 E for violation of privacy IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/sex-cd-amp-rape-case-karnataka-high-court-takes-up-appeal-petition-by-prajwal-revanna-642216.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/op-sindoor-proved-power-of-teamwork-and-precision-iaf-chief-ap-singh-641918.html Hindon Oct 8 Indian Air Force Chief AP Singh on Wednesday said that Operation Sindoor stands as a moment of immense pride for the nation and exemplifies how victory is achieved through effective teamwork synergy and coordination among the defence forces The Indian Air Force IAF the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces was established on October 8 1932 as an auxiliary force under British India Since then it has evolved into one of the most formidable and technologically advanced air powers in the world with its primary mission being to secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial warfare during armed conflictsThe 93rd Indian Air Force Day was celebrated at the Hindon Air Force Station where the bravery and dedication of the men and women in uniform were honoured This years celebration carried a special tribute to Operation Sindoor which marked a defining milestone in the IAFs glorious legacyAddressing air warriors and their families on the occasion Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said On the 93rd anniversary of the Air Force it is an honour for me to stand here as the Chief of Air Staff With this appointment I feel deeply humbled but immensely proud of our legacy a journey that began with the rattle of singleengine Wapiti aircraft and has reached the thunderous roars of the modern Air Force The rise to becoming the fourthlargest Air Force in the world has been extraordinaryExpressing pride in the forces global standing he said I feel proud that today I am part of an Air Force that ranks among the top air forces in the world when it comes to technology and capability This is a force that has always risen to protect the nation where every air warrior is ready to lay down his life for the countryHighlighting the IAFs remarkable history Air Chief Marshal Singh said In 1947 we safeguarded Kashmir In 1965 we struck from the skies In 1971 we contributed to the creation of a new country In 1999 we displayed courage in Kargil In 2019 we eliminated terrorists in Balakot And this year we achieved victory over the enemy in Operation Sindoor in just four days The Indian Air Force has demonstrated capability and valour in every era upholding the nations gloryCalling the IAFs performance in Operation Sindoor a matter of professional pride he said We have shown the world how air power can be effectively employed to shape military outcomes within a matter of days Indias bold and precise strikes have reinstated the rightful place of offensive air action in the national consciousnessThe Air Chief Marshal praised Indias indigenous defence systems and integrated weaponry which played a critical role in Operation SindoorOperation Sindoor is a shining example of what can be achieved through meticulous planning disciplined training and determined execution he saidHe also lauded the Indian Air Forces contribution to humanitarian missions and disaster relief operations both in India and abroadDuring Operation Sindhu he said The IAF swiftly evacuated Indian citizens from conflicthit zones The force has also responded to international crises by airlifting relief materials and personnel to nations such as Myanmar Laos Vietnam and Kenya The compassion speed and reliability with which the IAF delivered hope even under hazardous conditions reflect the highest ideals of service before selfEmphasising the importance of unity within the force Air Chief Marshal Singh urged Every air warrior should ensure they are not the weak link in the chain Our Air Force functions as a cohesive team that transcends branches trades and units No challenge is too big when we stand united This years theme Bharatiya Vayu Sena Achook Abhedya aur Sateek reflects our resolve to never fail in service to the nation to guard the skies and to maintain precision in every operationHe said that Operation Sindoor was a perfect representation of this years theme reinforcing that victory is achieved through teamwork synergy and interoperability among the armed servicesHe also emphasised that the IAF must remain prepared for future challenges and continue to be honest rigorous and relevant to the evolving global landscapeThe Air Force Chief expressed his gratitude to the veterans and paid homage to the martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of dutyOn this auspicious occasion let us all air warriors dedicate ourselves to serving our country take this Air Force to greater heights together and remain steadfast in our ideals of Nav Sparsham Deeptam Jai Hind he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/op-sindoor-proved-power-of-teamwork-and-precision-iaf-chief-ap-singh-641918.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/delhi-police-nab-10-transgender-bangladeshi-illegal-immigrants-641811.html New Delhi Oct 7 Ten transgender Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in Delhi have been apprehended by the Delhi Police in three separate operations officials said on Tuesday The operations were carried out by the Foreigner Cell of the NorthWest District Police with eight individuals detained in the jurisdiction of Police Station Shalimar Bagh and two in the jurisdiction of Police Station Mahendra ParkAccording to officials during verification it was discovered that the individuals were living in India without valid documents and were involved in begging during the day while engaging in objectionable activities at nightRecently information was received regarding the movement of some suspected Bangladeshi nationals near Haiderpur Metro Station and New Subzi Mandi Mahendra Park Acting on this input regular surveillance and area domination exercises were conducted in the said localities the officials statedBased on the gathered intelligence a dedicated team comprising SubInspector Sapan SubInspector Shyambir Assistant SubInspector Rajender Head Constables Vikram Kapil Kumar Vikash Yadav Parveen Tika Ram and Kapil along with Women Head Constables Poonam and Deepak Constables Nishant Mattoo Hawa Singh and Deepak Bangar was constituted under the close supervision of Inspector Chaitanya Abhijit incharge of the Foreigner Cell and overall supervision of Rajeev Kumar ACP Foreigners CellActing on actionable intelligence gathered during routine checks the team conducted raids with the help of informersDuring these operations eight suspicious individuals were intercepted near Haiderpur Metro Station within Shalimar Bagh jurisdiction while two others were caught near New Subzi Mandi in the Mahendra Park areaThe authorities further stated that during initial questioning the suspects claimed to be Indian citizens but their inconsistent responses and nervous behaviour raised doubts about their claimsA detailed investigation involving document verification analysis of digital footprints and examination of photographic evidence later revealed strong links to BangladeshCorroborating indicators such as online connections with Bangladeshi entities confirmed their identity as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants the police saidDuring further inquiry photographs recovered from their mobile phones and Instagram accounts depicted locations in Bangladesh On sustained interrogation the accused admitted their Bangladeshi nationality and even produced their Bangladeshi National ID cardsIt was further revealed that they had undergone GenderAffirming Surgery GAS to alter their physical appearance and resemble women To conceal their identity they regularly used heavy makeup sarees or salwar suits wigs and other feminine accessories They had also modified their voice and body language to imitate female mannerisms the police statement saidThe investigation confirmed that all ten individuals were Bangladeshi nationals living in Delhi without valid travel documents visas or permits in clear violation of the Foreigners Act 1946 and other relevant immigration laws IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/delhi-police-nab-10-transgender-bangladeshi-illegal-immigrants-641811.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/tn-police-deny-permission-to-epss-political-rallies-citing-safety-and-court-restrictions-641583.html Chennai Oct 4 The Tamil Nadu Police on Saturday have refused the permission for a series of campaign rallies planned by AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS in the Namakkal district citing public safety concerns and a Madras High Court directive against holding political meetings on national highways Palaniswami had planned an intensive campaign across multiple constituencies in Namakkal on Sunday October 5 and Monday October 6His first set of meetings was scheduled for Sunday evening near the Anna statue in Tiruchengode Assembly constituency and later near a theatre at Olapalayam in Kumarapalayam constituencyOn Monday Palaniswami will address gatherings near the Old Bus Stand in Namakkal town and at the ParamathivellurPothanur fourroad junction in ParamathiVelur constituencyHowever district police officials declined to grant permission for the rallies at the proposed venuesThe refusal is grounded on an existing Madras High Court order that strictly bars political events along national highways to avoid disruption to vehicular traffic and ensure public safetyAuthorities also considered the heightened sensitivity around large gatherings after the recent Karur tragedy where a stampede at actorturnedpolitician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK rally on September 27 led to the death of 41 people and left more than 60 injuredIn light of these concerns officials have advised the AIADMK to identify suitable private land to host the events and seek fresh permission for those venuesPolice sources said that the decision was aimed at minimising risk and complying fully with court guidelines while maintaining order during the politically charged campaign seasonThis development comes as political activity across Tamil Nadu faces closer scrutiny following the Karur stampede incidentLaw enforcement agencies have stepped up checks on venue safety crowd control measures and traffic management plans before approving any major political gatheringsThe denial of permission to Palaniswami marks one of the first highprofile instances of these tightened norms being enforced and signals that authorities intend to adopt a zerotolerance approach to safety and compliance with judicial directives ahead of the next years Assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/tn-police-deny-permission-to-epss-political-rallies-citing-safety-and-court-restrictions-641583.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-790-gm-of-drugs-valued-at-rs-16-crore-seized-four-arrested-641585.html Jaipur Oct 4 In a significant breakthrough against organised crime and drug trafficking the police in Rajasthans Jhalawar on Saturday have seized 790 gm of smack worth Rs 16 crore and arrested four persons in a meticulously planned operation The operation also led to the recovery of Rs 10 lakh in cash suspected to be used for purchasing the drugs along with a car used for transportationThe special operation was led by Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal narcotics under the NDPS ActThis successful bust marks the seventh major operation in Jhalawar under Section 30 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act which pertains to conspiracy in smuggling drugs in commercial quantitiesSimilar actions have previously been carried out in Kamkheda Jhalrapatan Dag and Kotwali police station areasThe latest action was executed jointly by the Pidawara police station and the District Special Team under the direct supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police Chiranji Lal Meena and CEO Sunil KumarOn Friday while patrolling the BanskhediDhabalbhoj route police intercepted a suspicious white carUpon inspection authorities found 790 gm of smack and Rs 10 lakh in cash concealed inside the vehicleFour suspects were arrested on the spot including Mohammad Anees alias Bunty 38 Shadab Khan 27 Mohammad Mazhar 22 and Arish Khan 19All four accused are residents of Pidawara in Jhalawar districtPreliminary interrogation revealed that the accused had procured the drugs from Alote in Madhya Pradesh and were en route to Jaipur for distributionInvestigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the smuggling network identify additional accomplices and trace supply and consumption locationsThe operation was spearheaded by Surendra Gurjar incharge of the District Special Team and Ramkaran Station House Officer of Pidawara Police StationHead Constable Niranjan Pidawara Police Station and Constable Rajesh District Special Team played pivotal roles in the successful execution of the operation IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-790-gm-of-drugs-valued-at-rs-16-crore-seized-four-arrested-641585.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rg-kar-rape-victims-parents-dismiss-ncrb-report-calling-kolkata-safest-city-641587.html Kolkata Oct 4 The parents of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Saturday have refuted the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau NCRB published where Kolkata has been termed as the safest city across the country As per the NCRB report Kolkata for 2023 latest available has recorded the lowest cognisable offences per lakh people which is the fourth time in a rowOn Saturday while speaking to the media persons the parents of the RG Kar victim rubbished this part of the NCRB report and claimed that these findings were not based on proper field research and probably the report was prepared to please anyoneWas my daughter secured and that too at her workplace Was the senior citizen at Kultali in South 24 Parganas district who became a victim of gangrape this week safe No one is secure here I do not know who prepared the report It seems that the report was prepared while sitting in the comfort of the office and without any proper fieldbased research the victims mother saidThe victims father expressed doubts over the credibility of those in the NCRB who have prepared the reportI do not know who in NCRB is responsible for preparing such reports Even if I believe that the report of Kolkata being the safest city in the country does that not mean the safety aspect in other Indian cities is unimaginable I doubt that the NCRB had been misled and hence the outcome was such a report the victims father saidAccording to him the only possibility is that the police personnel in Kolkata do not register most of the complaints filed by common people and hence the crime figures in the city are projected as lowWe can realise what the reality is since our daughter left Probably the experiences are the same he addedAs per the latest report of NCRB Kolkata recorded 839 cognisable offences per lakh people in 2023 the lowest among the 19 cities IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rg-kar-rape-victims-parents-dismiss-ncrb-report-calling-kolkata-safest-city-641587.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/semi-naked-body-of-woman-recovered-from-school-in-bengals-purulia-641596.html Kolkata Oct 4 The halfnaked body of an unidentified woman was recovered from the premises of a primary school in West Bengals Purulia district police officials said on Saturday The incident has created an unrest in the areaAccording to police sources the body was recovered from Alangidanga Primary School in ward number 21 of Purulia cityThe body was found in the area surrounded by a wall on one side of the schoolThe body was halfnaked which raised questions whether the woman was raped and murderedUpon receiving the information local police reached the school premises and sent the body for an autopsyAn investigation has been initiated in the matterThe police officers are trying to find out how did the body ended up in the school premises as staterun schools in West Bengal are closed for Durga puja vacationA case has started The process of identifying the body is on As schools are closed it is being investigated whether the woman was murdered somewhere else and the body was dumped in the school It is also being investigated whether the woman was raped That can only be confirmed once we receive the autopsy report a senior officer of Purulia district police saidThe investigation has been started by the Purulia Sadar police stationThe body was sent to the Purulia Government Medical College Hospital for the autopsySearches have been started at various placesThe police are also looking for any missing person complaint lodged in nearby areas to ascertain the identity of the deceased womanThe development came as a shock to the people of Purulia city who are soaking in the festive spiritEven on Saturday idol immersion is taking place while puja committees are taking out processions with idols before immersionSuch an incident has cast a shadow on the festive mood of the city IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/semi-naked-body-of-woman-recovered-from-school-in-bengals-purulia-641596.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/assam-rifles-provides-skill-training-to-56-youths-in-manipur-641601.html Imphal Oct 4 To facilitate secure employment the Assam Rifles as part of its civic action initiatives has provided skill development training to 56 youth from Manipurs Imphal Valley region officials said on Saturday Of the 56 youth 48 including 30 women got jobs in private hotels and other organisations in Mumbai Jaipur and Delhi A Defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles on Saturday felicitated successful participants of its Skill Development Programme 40 at Kaisampat in Imphal These participants have been empowered by the Assam Rifle as part of their civic action initiatives in Imphal Valley The spokesman said that the Skill Development Program was conducted jointly by the Assam Rifles and We Care Skill Solutions an Imphal based Organisation specialising in Skill Development In this program 56 youth have been imparted training on Hospitality and Retail which has enabled them to secure employment in reputed Hotels across the nation The felicitation ceremony was graced by DIG Assam Rifles and the director of an NGO that financially supported this programme The spokesman said that in the event successful participants 18 boys and 30 girls were awarded certificates from National Skill Development Corporation NSDC and handed over their offer letters These youth have been employed by various organisations and hotels in different parts of the country including in Mumbai Jaipur and Delhi They shall be proceeding shortly for Jaipur Delhi and Mumbai to take up their new appointments As part of the Skill Development Program the students had undergone twelve weeks of vocational training thereby enhancing their employability and empowering them for a brighter future While addressing the participants DIG Assam Rifles applauded them for their dedication and hard work highlighting the transformative role of skill development in shaping their future He highlighted the potential and talent of Manipuri youth and exhorted participants to be Brand Ambassadors of the rich culture and heritage of the state This is the fourth Skill Development Program conducted by the Assam Rifles since June 2024 An official said that the unique efforts of the Assam Rifles have enabled approximately 200 youths to secure employment and embark on a path of respectable livelihood The felicitation ceremony on Saturday not only celebrated the achievements of participants but also reinforced the commitment of Assam Rifles towards socioeconomic development of the region the spokesman added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/assam-rifles-provides-skill-training-to-56-youths-in-manipur-641601.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/islamabad-hiding-absolute-dominance-with-a-free-tag-641658.html New Delhi Oct 5 The recent unrest in PakistanOccupied Jammu and Kashmir POJK and Islamabads role in quelling it has once again laid bare its pretense of labelling a region free when actually under occupation Security deployments communication blackouts emissaries dispatched for negotiations on ground all reflect Islamabads absolute control over the regionIt is barely a selfgoverning territory claimed to be following its own Constitution with a Legislature President Prime Minister courts and Ministries but major sovereign and practical powers remain with Pakistans federal government and its security establishmentSuch and more realties are confirmed from information available on open sourcesThe POJK Legislative Assembly for example comprises 53 members where 45 are directly elected general seats with another eight reserved seats where five are for women and one each for a technocrat an ulema and another for nationals residing abroadHowever among the 45 general seats 12 are exclusively for refugees from Jammu amp KashmirMassive protests erupted last week across POJK led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee JAAC who demanded in a 38point charter that these seats which are in reality Islamabads nominees be abolishedOther demands included subsidies to help common people access basic requirements like power and flour whose costs have been escalatingThey also sought an end to elite perks and greater local control over their own resourcesIncidentally Islamabad while allocating funds and subsidies retains its control over disbursementAlso major schemes in POJK including hydropower projects like the Mangla Dam are controlled by Pakistan offering very limited benefit to localsMangla Dam on the Jhelum river is one of the largest of its kind in Pakistan playing a significant role in irrigation and hydroelectric power generationIn addition protesters reiterate the fact that voters for 12 of the 45 constituencies are Kashmiri refugees registered in various districts outside the POJKThey are from Pakistan spread across Punjab Sindh Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Balochistan etc but are not recognised as part of POJK residentsThus such elected socalled refugeeseat members in the POJK Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad in reality represent people based in Pakistan rather than constituencies located inside its territoryThe political parties in the region too are mostly extensions of Pakistans national parties like the Pakistan TehreekeInsaaf PTI Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz PMLN and Pakistan Peoples Party PPP among othersEven in administrative appointments and the bureaucracy senior civil service posts like the chief secretary and other senior officials are filled from Pakistans federal and provincial cadres or with Islamabads approval linking administration to federal controlMeanwhile the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and GilgitBaltistan acts as a formal link between Islamabad and the POJK and can intervene in policy and negotiationsIslamabad has exhibited the power it wields in earlier instances having intervened in leadership changes including dismissals of POJK Prime MinistersThus it was no surprise that negotiations were carried out by a delegation dispatched by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif rather than one by a locally elected governmentEven the reported agreement between the team from Islamabad and protesters was officially announced by Pakistans Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal ChaudhryA word added to the original name of an illegally occupied region does not render it freePakistan retains decisive authority over almost all aspects in the region leaving its inhabitants at the mercy of Islamabad while maintaining a sham facade IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/islamabad-hiding-absolute-dominance-with-a-free-tag-641658.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-persons-in-hyderabad-lose-over-rs-50-lakh-in-trading-investment-fraud-641661.html Hyderabad Oct 5 Two victims of trading and online investment frauds lost more than Rs 50 lakh in two separate cases in Hyderabad police said on Sunday In online gold stocks trading fraud a person was cheated to the tune of Rs 632 lakh while another citizen lost Rs 43 lakh in online investment fraudA 57yearold resident of Himayathnagar was cheated by an online trading platform called NFM Capital Markets through an agent named Amrutha Reddy who first contacted the victim via Facebook and WhatsAppShe convinced him to invest in US Gold Stocks using a fake trading dashboard showing fabricated profitsThe victim made transactions totaling Rs 632000 through Google Pay and SBI YONO believing the fake wallet balance of 3869494 was genuineLater the fraudsters demanded more money for taxes and withdrawal charges and even threatened legal actionWhen asked to pay an additional Rs 8 lakh the victim realised it was a scam and promptly reported the matter through 1930 Cyber Helpline enabling partial fund recoveryIn another case a 63yearold investor received a WhatsApp message from AXIS Security which appeared to be associated with Axis Bank offering IPO allotments and trading opportunitiesBelieving it to be genuine he invested more than Rs 4300000 between July 12 and early August 2025The fraudsters regularly showed fake dashboards displaying profits and discounted share allotments claiming the trades were under Qualified Institutional Placement QIP quotaThey allotted more shares than his balance allowed labelling the difference as a noninterest loan and demanded repayment with threats to freeze his accountUpon realising that AXIS Security was fake the victim filed a complaintThe Cyber Crime Police which registered the case has cautioned people to remain vigilant against fake online investment and trading platforms that are actively deceiving citizens through WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Instagram and XFraudsters create fake trading websites apps and dashboards showing false profits to build confidence and lure victims into depositing larger amountsThey later block withdrawals under excuses such as tax payments compliance verification or conversion chargesOnce substantial sums are collected they either disappear or threaten the victims with fake legal action Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-persons-in-hyderabad-lose-over-rs-50-lakh-in-trading-investment-fraud-641661.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-fraudsters-posing-as-mha-officials-arrested-in-bhubaneswar-641664.html Bhubaneswar Oct 5 The Commissionerate Police have arrested two notorious interstate fraudsters impersonating the officials of Ministry of Home Affairs MHA following a raid at a hotel in Bhubaneswar Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said here on Sunday The accused persons were identified as Choudhury Rinku Saini 36 of Karnal district and Maninder Singh 39 of Sonipat district in HaryanaThe accused Saini identified himself as the chairman of the commission under the MHA while mentioning Maninder as his Personal Assistant PAWe received a communication purportedly from the MHA of the Union government with instructions to provide pilot protection and other security arrangements to the accused mentioning them to the National Chairman of Social Justice and Women Empowerment Commission After reading the communication we suspect that no such commission exists under the MHA We sent the letter to the MHA asking whether it had been issued by the Ministry Following the receipt of MHAs reply denying issuing the letter we kept track of the accused and finally arrested them Singh addedHe also said that during interaction with their counterparts in Haryana the police also found the involvement of the fraudsters in some cheating cases in Haryana as wellBhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Jagmohan Meena said that a case has been registered at the Maitri Vihar police station in this regard under various sections related to cheating and forgeryHe also revealed the accused used to send their tour details on the official email of the government to get escort pilot services as per the protocolFollowing verification with the Indian government the police found that there is no such nationallevel commission by the name National Commission for Social Justice and Women Empowerment under the MHA or the Union Ministry of Social Justice and EmpowermentIt was found that the accused Choudhury Rinku Saini does not hold any statutory position in any Commission of the Union governmentPrima facie the ID cards and letters produced by him were found to be forged and discrepancies were noted in the designation By impersonating senior Indian government officials and using forged documents the accused persons committed forgery with the intention of cheating the Commissionerate Police told in a press noteThe duo was arrested on Sunday while policemen have seized forged letters and other documents used by themThe police suspect that they may have cheated various individuals by claiming themselves to be chairman and PA from a nationallevel commission under the MHAThe Bhubaneswar DCP on Sunday also urged the citizens through the media that anyone who got cheated by the accused fraudsters to contact their nearest police station IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-fraudsters-posing-as-mha-officials-arrested-in-bhubaneswar-641664.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/from-honeytraps-to-hashtags-isi-eyes-300-400-influencers-in-india-641301.html New Delhi Oct 3 The influencer spy network in India is deeper than one may have imagined and the arrest of another YouTuber Wasim Akram from Haryana is a clear indication of that The roping in of influencers into the ISIs spy circle is a complete shift from the earlier methods that were used While all other mechanisms such as honey trapping blackmail etc are concerning the roping of the influencers is far more dangerous Along with information comes propaganda which Pakistan desperately needs after being exposedAn Intelligence Bureau official said that the ISI planned to rope in nearly 300 to 400 influencers with a huge following into their network What is interesting is that these influencers are lured into the network more for likes and views rather than just money It is a package deal which involves money free travel and with this comes the likes and viewsThe investigating agencies are keeping a close watch on many influencers and are trying to understand what kind of content they post The content does not necessarily have to be antiIndia However it is proPakistan and such content is circulated widely in Pakistan and this is what has been boosting views and likesIt all began with the arrest of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra by the Haryana police This led to more arrests and more information about the modus operandi began spilling outInvestigations have revealed that there is a team that has been set up in Pakistan just to identify influencers A thorough check of these persons is carried out and once they realise that these people are vulnerable the Pakistan High Commission in India is informed about the sameIt is then the duty of the official at the High Commission to get in touch with these influencers Once that is established they are invited over to get together at the High Commission Following this they are offered a free trip to Pakistan and all arrangements for the visa were madeAn official said that the ISI identifies only those influencers who care about likes and views The promise of free travel and the assurance of a large number of views and likes is sufficient for these influencers to fall trapOnce in Pakistan they are asked to make videos praising the country its culture cuisine etc The ISI also ensures that these persons are paid for putting up such content Once the money bait is bitten then the second part of the trap beginsUsing this to blackmail these persons are asked to dig out information and pass it on to Pakistan Once they reach this stage then it becomes a point of no return However in these cases the ISI prefers the propaganda that the videos create rather than the information that the influencers bring inThe reach of these influencers is massive and once these videos are made it only increases with more subscriptions from Pakistan and Pakistanis across the globeFor instance Jyoti Malhotra at the time of her arrest had 381000 subscribers In the case of another influencer spy Jasbir Singh the number was at 11 million What the ISI achieves from such videos is propaganda They circulate these videos with the message that Pakistan is not as bad as it is being made out to be It also helps them cover up the many other videos that show Pakistan as a failing economySuch videos by these spies help cover that narrative and they try and portray how prosperous the country is and how their heritage and culture areFollowing these arrests security agencies are discussing how much is too much when it comes to these influencers The ISI is aware that due to what they do there is very little scrutiny on them and these persons get a lot of access under the garb of making videos This comes in handy when the ISI wants to gather Intelligence regarding IndiaDuring Operation Sindoor such influencers were found to be providing realtime Intelligence regarding the Indian military movements and details about the cantonments Such influencers can gather this information easily when compared to traditional spies as there is very little suspicion of them IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/from-honeytraps-to-hashtags-isi-eyes-300-400-influencers-in-india-641301.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/manohar-kahaniyan-iaf-chief-on-pakistan-claims-of-downing-indian-jets-in-op-sindoor-641309.html New Delhi Oct 3 In a sharp rebuttal to claims made by Pakistan regarding Indian Air Force losses during Operation Sindoor Air Chief Marshal AP Singh dismissed the narrative as baseless and fictional If Pakistan thinks they have downed my 15 Indian jets let them think he said adding with a touch of sarcasm Unhka jo narrative hai manohar kahaniyan hai chalne do let them be happy with this referring to the claims as fanciful storiesThe remarks come amid heightened tensions and media speculation following Pakistans assertion that it had successfully targeted multiple Indian aircraftThe IAF Chiefs response signals a firm rejection of these claims and underscores Indias confidence in its operational capabilitiesSpeaking at a defence briefing on Friday Air Chief Marshal Singh also praised the performance of the S400 air defence system calling it a good weapon systemThe S400 acquired from Russia is one of the most advanced surfacetoair missile systems in the world and has been integrated into Indias layered air defence strategyHis comments reflect a broader message of strategic assurance and technological readinessBy publicly backing the S400 and brushing off adversarial propaganda the IAF Chief reinforced Indias commitment to maintaining air superiority and defending its airspace with precision and resilienceThe Indian Air Force has remained tightlipped about operational details but Singhs statements suggest that the force is focused on facts not fictionDefence analysts view his remarks as a signal to both domestic and international audiences that India will not be swayed by misinformation or psychological tacticsAs geopolitical narratives continue to evolve the IAFs leadership appears determined to stay grounded in reality relying on proven systems and strategic clarity rather than engaging in rhetorical battlesThe IAF Chiefs remarks come at a time when information warfare is increasingly used as a tool of psychological influence By publicly dismissing unfounded claims and reinforcing confidence in Indias defence infrastructure the chief sent a clear message about the Air Forces strategic posture IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/manohar-kahaniyan-iaf-chief-on-pakistan-claims-of-downing-indian-jets-in-op-sindoor-641309.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/golden-hour-is-important-for-reporting-cybercrimes-cm-fadnavis-641383.html Mumbai Oct 3 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the Golden Hour is important in cyber fraud cases and sooner a complaint is filed the easier it is to save and recover the amount stolen Therefore if you find that you have been subjected to cyber fraud you should immediately file a complaint on the helpline numbers 1930 or 1945 without delayJust like the life of an accident victim can be saved if treatment is received in the Golden Hour in the same way cyber crime can be detected and the amount can be saved if the complaint is filed during the Golden Hour CM Fadnavis said in his address after inaugurating the Cyber Awareness Month functionThe function was attended by Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla Additional Chief Secretary of Home Department Iqbal Singh Chahal actor Akshay Kumar actress Rani Mukherjee Dr Farooq Qazi and Prof Manjesh Hanwal of IITMumbaiCM Fadnavis said Preventing cybercrime is the biggest challenge in todays digital age It is necessary to prevent financial losses along with punishing the criminal after the crime is committed Awareness is the most effective solution to prevent cyber fraudDue to the use of Artificial Intelligence AI common people are being deceived by misusing new techniques like phishing OTP fraud deepfakes voice and face cloning We provide information through social media online transactions payments After accepting cookies personal information can be misused This leads to scams extortion cyber bullying he observedCM Fadnavis said that worldclass cyber security labs response centres and regulatory mechanisms have been set up in the state This allows immediate action to be taken after fraud and minimize the damageHowever timely complaints are important for this Technology is the threat and technology is the solution Our capacity to deal with challenges like deepfake is increasing Any digital crime leaves its digital fingerprint behind Therefore both capacity and public awareness are equally important It is necessary to spread information about cyber security to the youth and communicators play an important role in this work he notedDirector General of Police Rashmi Shukla said The Ministry of Railways has launched a remarkable awareness campaign to keep its citizens alert and protect them immediately Cyber security alerts are being given daily at every major railway station in the countryLakhs of citizens are hearing these messages every day in their daily lives The state police system recognising the need for public awareness is also conducting an intensive public awareness campaign in all cities districts and social media platforms in MaharashtraA documentary on cyber security was shown on this occasion Also a comic booklet for children called Cyber Yoddha was released by CM Fadnavis Also cyber warriors working for cyber awareness were felicitated IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/golden-hour-is-important-for-reporting-cybercrimes-cm-fadnavis-641383.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/sustaining-dairy-sector-a-pillar-of-rural-livelihoods-641402.html New Delhi Oct 3 Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday reiterated the need to strengthen Indias dairy sector for reasons rooted in both economic and social impact The sector is a crucial pillar of rural livelihoods especially for small and marginal farmers and provides daily income unlike seasonal crops making it a reliable source of sustenance He also pointed out that Indias dairy sector has grown by 70 per cent over the decade making it the fastestgrowing dairy industry in the world Milk production rose from 146 million tonnes to 239 million tonnes and milch animals increased from 86 million to 112 million In order to provide further impetus White Revolution 20 was launched by the Ministry of Cooperation as part of the aim to realise the vision of Sahkar se Samriddhi or strengthening the cooperative movement in the country It comprises various initiatives taken by the ministry which itself was formed recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since its inception in 2021 to extend the reach to the grassroots and enhance the performance productivity and profitability of cooperative societies As the Minister pointed out Indias dairy sector is the backbone of rural livelihoods and a symbol of inclusive growth As the largest milk producer in the world India has combined farmerled cooperatives womens participation and scientific practices to achieve remarkable progressIncidentally the first White Revolution was initiated in the 1970s under Dr Verghese Kurien who came to be known as the Father of the White Revolution It ushered the country into increased milk production and made India selfsufficient in dairy To build on the gains of White Revolution 10 and drive the next wave of growth in Indias dairy sector White Revolution 20 focuses on modernising cooperatives expanding their reach and diversifying services The launch of Standard Operating Procedure SOP for White Revolution 20 on September 19 2024 and the formal launch three months later marked a fresh push to strengthen dairy cooperatives generate jobs and empower women The White Revolution 20 initiative will be implemented for five years 202425 to 2028 29 By then milk procurement by dairy cooperatives is expected to reach 1007 lakh kg per day Given that the dairy sector is a backbone of rural livelihoods nutrition security and cooperative ethos protecting and nurturing it aligns with broader economic social and strategic goals Seasonal and regional fluctuations are mitigated by a panIndia milk grid and with government procurement support to maintain farmgate prices While safeguarding existing gains there is continued support to the sector through subsidies credit facilities RampD in fodder and animal health among others to ensure Indias dairy sector remains resilient inclusive and capable of meeting future domestic and international demand Meanwhile countries like the United States being dairy surplus and a sector dependent primarily on export are pressing for zeroduty access to Indias USD 150billion worth dairy market In the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations the US team has tied dairy access to wider demands calling on India to align with global norms ease restrictions on oil imports and lower barriers in services and manufacturing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently urged New Delhi to play ball on marketopening if it wants greater access to American consumers explicitly flagging agriculture and dairy as critical sticking points IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/sustaining-dairy-sector-a-pillar-of-rural-livelihoods-641402.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistan-deploys-digital-technology-to-spy-on-citizens-641217.html New Delhi Oct 2 Pakistani authorities are monitoring more than 4 million citizens using advanced digital tools purchased from foreign private companies such as Chinas Geedge Network according to a recent report by Amnesty International titled Shadow of Control Censorship and Mass Surveillance in Pakistan At the core of Pakistans surveillance operation are two powerful systems the Web Monitoring System WMS 20 which acts as a national firewall that can block internet access virtual private networks VPNs and specific websites and the Lawful Intercept Management System LIMS a mass surveillance platform that allows authorities to eavesdrop on phone calls text messages internet activities and even geolocation data through domestic telecommunications providersLIMS is supported by technology primarily supplied by a German company Utimaco and an Emirati company Datafusion Utimacos LIMS enables authorities to analyse subscriber data from telecommunications companies while the processed information is accessible through Datafusions Monitoring Centre Next GenerationThe methods may have changed but Pakistan actually began surveilling its citizens decades ago In the 1990s such activities resulted in the rise and fall of governments and Pakistans surveillance has continued to grow over time according to a report in The Diplomat by Osama AhmadNighat Dad the founder and executive director of Digital Rights Foundation told The Diplomat Available research and reports suggest that Pakistan has developed significant surveillance capabilities over the past decadeIn 1997 the Supreme Court ruled that state surveillance was illegal holding it to be a breach of Article 14 of the Constitution which secures the right to privacyDespite the legal and institutional safeguards and Pakistans international commitments under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ICCPR and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights UDHR to prevent arbitrary interference the absence of a comprehensive data protection law and regulation of surveillance technologies leaves citizens vulnerable to harassment abuse and continuous monitoring undermining the effectiveness of existing protections said DadPakistani authorities defend their breach of the digital rights of citizens citing security concerns or morality issues However there are increasing fears that these actions are primarily aimed at suppressing dissentWhen Pakistan banned X in February 2024 and users accessed the social media site through virtual private networks VPNs the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority developed a plan to regulate VPNs by requiring them to be registered The Council of Islamic Ideology declared the usage of VPNs unIslamic As an excuse the government claimed that the crackdown on VPNs came as a result of their misuse by militant groups Perhaps more relevantly X was being used at that time to organise protests by individuals associated with Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI the political party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan the report statesThe authorities have also repeatedly turned their attention to TikTok which they believe promotes immorality Recently a lawmaker in the Punjab Assembly submitted a resolution to permanently ban the app on moral groundsBeyond blanket banning of social media platforms Pakistans authorities also digitally spy on Pakistanis Journalists activists and politicians are believed to be among the primary targets of mass surveillance in Pakistan the report statesAt times private video and audio recordings of opposition politicians are leaked to weaken them and gain an advantage This unethical tactic has long been prevalent in Pakistani politicsThough surveillance in Pakistan is purported to be for national security concerns it is essentially to silence dissent across the country Usama Khilji director of Bolo Bhi told The Diplomat Most of the victims of surveillance are political oppositions journalists or activists working on human rights or other critical social issuesWhile the military often faces criticism for mass surveillance and similar practices other institutions such as the judiciary and Parliament also share responsibility for this unchecked behaviour as they fail to prevent the mandated authorities from carrying out such operationsThe state institutions are equally complicit in this extensive surveillance because illegal surveillance happens without the consent of the individual and without a warrant from the court Khilji saidWhile the findings of Amnesty International are alarming they are consistent with Pakistans long history of digital repression From the blockade of X formerly Twitter to internet disruptions amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act PECA and other restrictive measures the state has repeatedly curtailed digital rights and free expression the report added IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/pakistan-deploys-digital-technology-to-spy-on-citizens-641217.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/iaf-achieved-longest-range-kill-left-pakistan-paralysed-air-force-chief-on-op-sindoor-precision-641238.html New Delhi Oct 3 IANS In a powerful assertion of Indias air superiority Indias Air Marshal revealed that a recent Indian Air Force operation during Operation Sindoor not only penetrated deep into enemy territory but also achieved the longestrange kill to date till 300 km leaving Pakistan unable to operate even within its own bordersnbspSpeaking to reporters Air Marshal AP Singh highlighted the strategic success of the mission stating We were able to penetrate deep into enemy territory and execute strikes with high precisionnbspHe credited Indias robust air defence infrastructure for playing a pivotal role in the overall plan enabling seamless coordination and protection of assets during the operationnbspWe were able to bring them to their knees within one night of intensive operations The ability of the Air Force to be able to deliver this catastrophic firepower has been shown first time after 1971 IAF chief Singh saidnbspThe mission which remains classified in its finer details reportedly involved the deployment of advanced longrange weapons systems Longrange weapons were effectively deployed and satellite imagery confirmed the hits we achieved the Air Marshal said underscoring the technological edge that India leveraged during the strikeThe operations standout achievement was the longestrange kill ever recorded by the Indian Air Force a milestone that reflects the growing reach and lethality of Indias aerial capabilitiesnbspAccording to defence analysts such a kill likely involved precisionguided munitions launched from standoff distances minimising risk to pilots while maximising impactnbspPerhaps most striking was the Air Marshal Singhs comment on Pakistans inability to respond Pakistan was unable to operate even within its own territory he said suggesting that the scale and surprise of the operation left the adversary paralysed and disorientedThe statement marks a significant moment in Indias defence narrative showcasing not only tactical brilliance but also strategic deterrencenbspAs regional tensions simmer the Indian Air Forces demonstration of reach precision and preparedness sends a clear message India is futureready and capable of defending its interests with decisive force https://dailyworld.in/security/iaf-achieved-longest-range-kill-left-pakistan-paralysed-air-force-chief-on-op-sindoor-precision-641238.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/work-on-indigenous-sudarshan-chakra-has-begun-air-force-chief-641270.html New Delhi Oct 3 In a landmark announcement that signals a major leap in Indias defence preparedness Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed that work has officially begun on Sudarshan Chakra Indias indigenous version of the Iron Dome air defence system Speaking at a press briefing in New Delhi the IAF Chief emphasised the urgent need for selfreliance in defence technology stating We have already put our heads together in this along with DRDO we have started working towards developing a system which will of course have the our own integrated air command and control system IACCS at the heart of thisThe Sudarshan Chakra project aims to develop a multilayered air defence shield capable of intercepting and neutralising aerial threats such as missiles drones and enemy aircraftInspired by Israels Iron Dome which has proven highly effective in combat scenarios Indias version will be tailored to meet the countrys unique strategic and geographical needsAir Chief Marshal Singh highlighted the growing relevance of air power in modern warfare citing the recent Operation Sindoor as a turning point The relevance of air power has come to the forefront after Operation Sindoor he said referring to the operation that showcased Indias rapid deployment and precision strike capabilitiesThough details of Operation Sindoor remain classified defence analysts believe it involved coordinated air and ground manoeuvres in a highstakes border scenarioUnderscoring the importance of Aatmanirbharta or selfreliance in defence the IAF Chief stressed that India can no longer afford to remain dependent on foreign technologiesThere is an urgent need for Aatmanirbharta we cannot remain dependent he said adding that indigenous innovation is the key to strategic autonomyHe also spoke about the evolving nature of warfare warning that future conflicts will be unlike any seen before The character of war is constantly evolving The next conflict will not resemble the last we must be futureready he emphasisedThis statement reflects the Indian Air Forces broader push toward modernisation including investments in artificial intelligence unmanned systems and cyber warfare capabilitiesThe Sudarshan Chakra initiative is expected to involve collaboration between the Indian Air Force Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO and private defence manufacturers If successful it will mark a significant milestone in Indias journey toward building a robust indigenous defence ecosystem capable of countering emerging threats in an increasingly volatile global landscape IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/work-on-indigenous-sudarshan-chakra-has-begun-air-force-chief-641270.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/isi-cultivates-hamas-as-proxy-against-india-while-deceiving-us-on-gaza-peace-641096.html New Delhi Oct 2 The White House released a 20point plan following discussions between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a Gaza peace plan The plan released on Monday said that Hamas should release hostages and leave power in Gaza and also disarmIn the midst of these developments there were reports that Pakistan would be sending in troops to Gaza as part of a Muslim nations peacekeeping force This puts the spotlight on the double standards by Pakistan which has been actively training Hamas on its soilRecently many Hamas leaders were seen sharing the stage in Pakistan along with of the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammad when the socalled Kashmir Solidarity Day was observedFor several months now Hamas have been in Pakistan They have been attending training camps that are run by the LeT and JeMIntelligence Bureau officials said that the decision to train Hamas by members of the Pakistan Army and ISI is not getting them ready for a battle against IsraelAt this moment Pakistan would not try to meddle in Palestine because they are aware of what the stand of the US is on the issueThe ISI has taken in Hamas and trained them so that they can be used in Balochistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa India and BangladeshThe Pakistan Army is having a hard time dealing with the Balochistan Liberation Army BLA and TehreekeTaliban TTPThe army has faced huge and embarrassing losses at the hands of these outfits and hence is looking for backing from the HamasRoping in the LeT or JeM to fight against the TTP and BLA is not an optionMany cadres of these outfits share a good rapport with the Taliban and hence would not want to indulge in a battle especially against the TTPFurther the ISI wants the LeT and JeM to be engaged in Jammu and Kashmir and not elsewhere While all these outfits are training together the jurisdiction has been drawn by the ISIHamas would not be allowed to battle in Jammu and Kashmir and would instead focus on taking on the BLA and TTPThe ISI also has plans to deploy Hamas members in Bangladesh so that they can carry out strikes in the northeastern statesTerror groups in Bangladesh such as the HarkatulJihadi Islami HuJI and JamaatulMujahideen Bangladesh JuMB are capable of carrying out strikes but their cadres are not battlehardened like HamasThe presence of Hamas in Pakistan is not a new development Its leaders have been visiting Pakistan since 2024Since then its leaders have been addressing conferences relating to both Israel and KashmirIntelligence reports also state that Hamas leaders at the behest of the ISI have also visited Bangladesh on numerous occasions The primary intention is to destabilise India and the ISI is trying to take advantage of the capabilities that Hamas has It would want Hamas to launch rocket attacks on India like it did with IsraelHamas has displayed such capabilities and hence the ISI is cultivating it as a major asset against IndiaAn official said that this is typical of Pakistan to backstab allies On one hand Pakistan has been tomtomming about a newfound ally in the US and on the other hand it harbours a terror group that works against Washingtons interests In the aftermath of the 911 attacks Pakistan joined the war against terror along with the United StatesHowever Osama Bin Laden the mastermind of the deadly attacks whom the US was looking for was given refuge in Pakistan IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/isi-cultivates-hamas-as-proxy-against-india-while-deceiving-us-on-gaza-peace-641096.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/manipur-police-convoy-attacked-in-chandel-vehicles-damaged-641129.html Imphal Oct 2 A mob attacked a convoy of Manipur Police at Longja village in the states Chandel district damaging several vehicles though no injuries were reported officials said on Thursday A police official in Imphal said that windshields of three police vehicles were damaged in the attack that took place late on Wednesday when the police were conducting an operation in the hill areas However there is no report of any injuries on either sideOne of those vehicles belonged to the Additional Superintendent of Police of the Chandel district which shares an unfenced border with MyanmarThe official quoting reports from Chandel said that a large number of people mostly women belonging to the Kuki tribal community prevented the convoy of vehicles from advancingKuki organisations alleged that the Manipur Police are biased towards the Meitei communityIn another development Manipur Police arrested two main accused who were involved in arson and mob attack on security personnel on Tuesday from the Yumnam Patlou Awang Leikai areas in Imphal East district The arrested persons are identified as Konjengbam Nanao alias Arunjit 21 and Heikrujam Khamba Meitei 43 both residents of Imphal EastIn a separate operation security forces have arrested a selfstyled corporal of the Peoples Liberation Army PLA militant outfit The militant was identified as Khundongbam Nandabir Meitei alias Chinglen 55 from Heirok Salam Leirak area of the Thoubal districtMeanwhile security forces in joint operations in Imphal West Imphal East and Churachandpur districts have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunitionThe recovered arms include a 9 mm SMG carbine with magazine five singlebarrel rifles one doublebarrel gun five pistols five pompi guns two 12bore shotguns a modified 303 sniper rifle with lens and an M16 automatic rifle with magazineThe security forces also recovered a large cache of various types of ammunition and explosives including Chinese grenades from the three districtsA Manipur Police official said that the security forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe mixedpopulation and vulnerable areas across districtsAccording to the official a total of 114 nakascheckpoints were set up in different districts both in the hills and the valley region to prevent untoward and illegal movements of inimical elements and suspected vehicles He said that the security forces have provided escorts to a large number of vehicles carrying essential items along ImphalJiribam National Highway NH37Strict security measures are taken up in all vulnerable locations and a security convoy is provided in sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of the vehiclesManipur Police also urged the people not to believe in rumours and be vigilant of false videosThe veracity of any circulation of unfounded videos audio clips etc may be confirmed from the Central Control Room Moreover there are possibilities of many fake posts being circulated on social media It is hereby cautioned that uploading and circulation of such fake posts on social media will attract legal action with consequences a police statement saidThe police also appealed to people to return the looted arms ammunition and explosives to the police or the nearest security forces post immediately IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/manipur-police-convoy-attacked-in-chandel-vehicles-damaged-641129.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/chhattisgarh-103-maoists-lay-down-arms-in-bijapur-641179.html Raipur Oct 2 In a major breakthrough in the fight against leftwing extremism 103 Maoists surrendered before senior police and paramilitary officials in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on October 2 The surrender which coincided with Gandhi Jayanti marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the Maoist network in the region Among those who laid down arms were 49 Maoists carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 106 crore including highranking cadres such as DVCMs PPCMs ACMs militia commanders and members of the Jantana Sarkar The event was held under the banner of Puna Margem a stateled initiative that promotes rehabilitation as a path to rebirth The surrender took place in the presence of top officials including Deputy Inspector General of Police Kamalochan Kashyap DIG CRPF Sector Bijapur BS Negi SP Bijapur Jitendra Kumar Yadav and several commandants from CRPF and Cobra battalions Each surrendered Maoist was given a cheque of Rs 50000 as part of the states rehabilitation package Officials said that the decision to surrender was driven by growing disillusionment with the Maoist ideology internal rifts within the organisation and the desire for a peaceful family life The continued death of senior leaders in encounters and the erosion of public support have further weakened the Maoist structure The high number of RPC members among the surrendered indicates a shift within the organisations operational base The Chhattisgarh governments multipronged strategy including the establishment of new security camps expansion of roads access to electricity and water and community policing has played a pivotal role in encouraging Maoists to return to the mainstream The Niyed Nella Nar Scheme and widespread awareness of the surrender and rehabilitation policy have also contributed to this shift senior police officials said Since January 2025 Bijapur district has witnessed the arrest of 421 Maoists the surrender of 410 and the death of 137 in various encounters Over the past two years the cumulative figures stand at 924 arrests 599 surrenders and 195 deaths Authorities believe that this trend reflects the weakening grip of Maoist ideology and the growing effectiveness of coordinated antiNaxal operations The mass surrender is being seen not just as a tactical victory but as a symbolic defeat of a violent ideology that once thrived on fear and misinformation It signals a growing aspiration among former rebels to embrace peace development and reintegration into society IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/chhattisgarh-103-maoists-lay-down-arms-in-bijapur-641179.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/favoured-military-action-post-2611-but-was-overruled-amid-us-pressure-chidambaram-641049.html New Delhi Oct 1 Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has revealed that after the 2611 Mumbai terror attacks he was inclined towards retaliatory action against Pakistan but was told to depend on diplomatic efforts He disclosed the details of the events that followed the Mumbai terror attacks in an interview with ABP News channel recounting the decisionmaking process within the then government and how international diplomatic pressure particularly from the US affected and shaped Indias response to the situationChidambaram recalled that he took charge as Home Minister on November 30 2008 a day after the attacks and immediately following the resignation of Shivraj PatilI became Home Minister the day after the attack The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh called me to shift me from Finance to the Home Ministry When I initially refused I was told that Mrs Gandhi who was Congress president at the time had already made a decision I asked if I could speak with her but was told she was out of town I was instructed to take charge the next morning Chidambaram saidThe veteran Congress leader revealed that he was reluctant to leave the Finance Ministry I told them that I am happy to complete my term as the Finance Minister I have presented five budgets and the elections were supposed to be held in April 2009 But I was told no and the PM informed me that the party will have to move ahead with the decision I told them that I will move but reluctantly he addedDuring the interview he admitted his lack of familiarity with Indias security infrastructure at that time He said I went in blank adding that he was unaware of the intelligence assets available in Pakistan and neighbouring regionsThe former Union Home Minister also acknowledged that the thought of retaliation had crossed his mind It did cross my mind that we should do some act of retribution I did discuss it with the Prime Minister and other people who mattered Prime Minister Manmohan Singh discussed this matter when the attack was going on I can surmise And the conclusion was largely influenced by the MEA and the IFS that we should not physically react to the situation but we should employ diplomatic means he statedChidambaram said the decision to exercise restraint came under significant global pressure The conclusion was reached amid pressure from the world that was descending upon Delhi to tell us that dont start a war he saidHe mentioned that then US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had travelled to Delhi to meet him and the Prime Minister urging India not to retaliate militarilyOn comparisons with Operation Sindoor he remarked You are comparing 2008 with 2025 17 years several things have happened therefore dont compare 2008 with 2025 The preparedness of our defence forces and positioning of intelligence assets was very different in 2008 which I discovered weeks and months after my appointment so we had to rebuild our assets and preparednessHe rejected the allegation that the Manmohan Singhled government was soft on terrorWe did not retaliate My personal view was we should have but I dont decide on my personal view I take on the strengths and weaknesses of the government the former minister said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/favoured-military-action-post-2611-but-was-overruled-amid-us-pressure-chidambaram-641049.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/challenges-of-cybercrimes-narcotics-to-continue-says-telanganas-outgoing-dgp-640891.html Hyderabad Sep 30 The challenges of cybercrimes narcotics and crime by interstate gangs will continue and Telangana Police should focus to improve and utilise technology to tackle them said outgoing Director General of Police Jitender He was speaking at the farewell parade held at RBVRR Telangana Police Academy here on TuesdayBattula Shivadhar Reddy DGP Intelligence who will be taking over as the new state police chief and top officials were present to give a warm farewell to Jitender who retired from service on attaining age of superannuationJitender who served as the DGP for 15 months stated that India Justice Report published recently ranked Telangana Police as number oneHe noted that Union Home Secretary recently praised Telangana for its work in controlling narcotics and cybercrime He recognised that Telangana Police are not only working for Telangana but was also contributing to control of crime in other statesHe referred to the recent operation of Special Investigation Team SIT in other states in illegal betting apps caseJitender said that the governments emphasis has been on narcotics cybercrime and law and order and claimed that state police had done very well on all frontsThe communal situation has been pretty good in Telangana On Naxal and terrorist front its quite peaceful without any incident All important events and festivals went off peacefully without even small incident which shows professionalism of Telangana Police he saidStating that technology is playing a great role in detection of cases and apprehension of the accused he said in in the last few years all sensational crimes were detected 48 to 72 hoursThe outgoing DGP said Telangana Police was using technology to maximum advantage Lot of efforts were made in recent years to use technology and as part of these efforts 10 lakh cameras were installed across the stateHe however cautioned against completely depending on technology Stating that technology too has its limitations he called for improving human capability He said both technology and human capability should be used to create synergy and solve problem in a better wayHe said that rapid urbanisation lot of people coming from other states and improved tourism definitely created new challenges for policeJitender said Telangana government gave immense support to the police force in terms of human capability by recently recruiting more than 14000 peopleThe other day 113 direct DSPs were given appointment letters This will further strengthen policing in Telangana he saidHe hoped that under Shivadhar Reddys leadership Telangana Police would do very well He noted that Shivadhar had lot of experience in urban policing and tackling terrorist related activities and exuded confidence that Telangana police would get benefit out of his experienceJitender who is retiring after 33 years in service recalled that when he was undergoing training at National Police Academy in Hyderabad and was allotted Andhra Pradesh cadres he was unsure how a man from Punjab would be able to perform his duties here but he got huge support from all his seniors in Andhra Pradesh and later in Telangana We felt at home in Hyderabad and now we have decided to settle down here he said while thanking his parents and other family members for their support IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/challenges-of-cybercrimes-narcotics-to-continue-says-telanganas-outgoing-dgp-640891.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/police-make-special-arrangements-to-protect-durga-idols-jewellery-in-kolkata-mandaps-640923.html Kolkata Sep 30 In a bid to protect the jewellery adorned by goddess Durga in several puja mandaps across Kolkata from theft the police have made special arrangements this year The police have deployed two policemen with rifles in 11 of those 13 puja mandaps while tighter security arrangements have been made in the remaining twoAccording to Lalbazar city police headquarters sources the job of the policemen would be to guard the gold and silver ornaments of the Durga idolsThe arrangements have been made for all 13 such puja committees where large number of gold and silver jewellery has been used to decorate the idolsApart from this two police officers with service pistols and two policemen with rifles will guard the ornaments in a puja mandap in the Muchipara area of central KolkataAt a puja pavilion in the Beniapukur area two policemen with rifles are on duty to guard the idols jewellery In many mandaps jewellery is adorned for a short time However as long as the idols have the jewellery the police will be kept on guard Apart from guarding jewellery the policemen and officials will also keep an eye on the idol so that outsiders or any visitors do not get too close to it At the same time a sufficient number of CCTV cameras have been installed in those 13 puja pavilionsAs the jewellery costs worth crores of rupees special security arrangements have been made to protect them A large number of visitors throng such mandaps during the fiveday festival Therefore the risk of theft remains said a senior officer of Kolkata PoliceIt is a tradition among some puja organisers to adorn the idol of goddess Durga gold jewellery The jewellery is counted and placed on the Durga idolBefore immersion the puja committee take it off and keep it in their custodyThe puja committees themselves make arrangements to protect the jewellery However this year the police also took an initiative to tighten the security further IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/police-make-special-arrangements-to-protect-durga-idols-jewellery-in-kolkata-mandaps-640923.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ed-attaches-properties-in-bengal-in-gst-fraud-case-640993.html Kolkata Sep 30 The Ranchi wing of Enforcement Directorate ED said on Tuesday that their officials have attached 10 immovable properties worth Rs 1541 crore in Kolkata and Howrah in West Bengal in connection with a largescale goods and services tax GST input tax credit ITC fraud syndicate According to a press statement issued by ED the properties attached by its officials in West Bengal belong to Amit Gupta one of the principal masterminds of the syndicate and its aidesThe attachments were made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002The total attachment in this case so far stands at nearly Rs 2070 crore the ED saidThe ED officials started the investigation into the matter following a complaint filed by the Jamshedpur unit of the Director General of GST Intelligence in JharkhandUpon investigation the investigating officials of ED found that the forgery was conducted through floating of multiple shell companies not only in Jharkhand but in the two other eastern Indian states of West Bengal and OdishaThe ED probe said that the forgery process bogus GST invoices with ITC worth around Rs 794 crore were issued in cases where in reality no supply of goods were madeWhile this was the first step of the forgery the second step was in the selling of that forged ITC against hefty commissions to certain entities who were the endusers in this chainAccording to EDs findings the fraudsters earned a total commission of around Rs 67 crore through this forgeryThe Director General of GST Intelligence initiated the initial investigation which prompted the principal mastermind Amit Gupta to convert the commissions earned into assets purchased in the names of his close relatives and associates many of which were attached by the investigating officials of the ED on MondayBesides Gupta ED officials also arrested three others namely Sumit Gupta Amit Agarwal and SK DeoraAll of them are in judicial custody nowThe investigation has established that the syndicate earned a commission of nearly Rs 67 crore from this criminal activity which constitutes the proceeds of crimeAmit Gupta acting as the primary financial manager played a crucial role in laundering this illicit income by acquiring numerous immovable propertiesThe investigation also revealed a deliberate attempt by Amit Gupta to conceal these assets by transferring them to relatives and associates after the Director General of GST Intelligence initiated its investigationThe ED has already filed a prosecution complaint against the accused before the Special PMLA Court in Ranchi which has taken cognisance of the offenceAdditionally a previous provisional attachment order was issued on July 3 2025 attaching properties worth Rs 529 crore belonging to the syndicate head SK DeoraThe present attachment of properties worth Rs 1541 crore is in continuation of the ongoing efforts to trace and attach the proceeds of crimeFurther investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ed-attaches-properties-in-bengal-in-gst-fraud-case-640993.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/drug-menace-will-be-dealt-with-iron-hand-says-new-hyderabad-police-commissioner-640998.html Hyderabad Sep 30 Hyderabads new Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar on Tuesday asserted that the police would deal with the menace of drugs with an iron hand Addressing a press conference after assuming office he said drugs were the biggest problem faced by Hyderabad which is the fastestgrowing city in the countryAs the drug menace is destroying the future of youth the police will deal with it firmly he saidPast drugrelated cases will be reviewed thoroughly tracing back to the root networks and legal action will be taken against all those involvedSajjanar said the HyderabadNarcotics Enforcement Wing HNEW team would be further strengthened and awareness campaigns like Say No to Drugs would be intensified across the cityExpressing concern over cybercrimes particularly those targeting senior citizens he highlighted scams such as digital arrest and stock market frauds To counter these threats awareness programmes will be organised in colonies apartments and bastisHe declared that People Welfare Policing will be the top priority He believes that this new approach would go a long way in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Hyderabad citizens The focus areas will include maintenance of law and order traffic and road safety protection of women and children adoption of AIbased technology prevention of cyber and financial crimes 247 citizen services and welfare of police personnelThe Police Commissioner also termed food adulteration as a serious health hazard assuring strict legal action against those involved in such activitiesHe also noted that traffic problems in the city are becoming more complex with the increasing number of vehicles With GST reduction the number of vehicles has increased We will set longterm goals to resolve traffic issues and save citizens valuable time on the roads Special attention will be paid to drunkanddrive cases Those driving under the influence of alcohol are like moving suicide bombs on our roads Such acts will not be tolerated he saidSajjanar stated that crimes against women and children will be dealt with most sternlyHe also underlined Hyderabads unique identity as a city of communal harmony Hyderabad is synonymous with peace and communal amity This historic city is known for its unity in diversity We will continue to strengthen the GangaJamuni Tehzeeb culture of togethernessHighlighting the importance of police welfare he said the department gives the highest priority to the wellbeing of hardworking Hyderabad police personnel Officers and staff who deliver exceptional services will be duly recognised and rewarded IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/drug-menace-will-be-dealt-with-iron-hand-says-new-hyderabad-police-commissioner-640998.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/ips-officer-praveer-ranjan-assumes-charge-as-cisf-dg-641001.html New Delhi Sep 30 Indian Police Service IPS officer Praveer Ranjan assumed charge as Director General of Central Industrial Security Force CISF on Tuesday an official said In his address the new DG underlined his commitment to prepare the force for future challenges through modernisation in operations welfare with compassion and transparency in administrationDuring an inhouse ceremony at CISF lawns he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at CISF Headquarters and later the DG interacted with senior officers of the force the official said in a statementAn officer of the 1993 batch of the IPS from the AGMUT Cadre Ranjan has been on Central deputation since April 2024Recipient of the Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Service 2016 and the Presidents Police Medal for Meritorious Service 2009 he is the 32nd Director General of CISFPrior to his appointment as Director General CISF he served as Special Director General heading the sensitive airport security sector of the force said CISFs CPRO Ajay Dahiya in the statementIn a distinguished career spanning 32 years Ranjan has held several key positions including Special CPCrime and EOW Delhi Police DIG CBI and Director General of Police Chandigarh before joining CISF as ADG on Central DeputationRanjan holds a Postgraduate degree in History from Delhi University a Masters in Police Management from Osmania University a Masters in Public Management from the National University of Singapore and Harvard University and an LLM from the National Law University New DelhiEstablished in 1969 under the Central Industrial Security Force Act 1968 50 of 1968 with just 3129 personnel today the CISF has grown into a 161 lakhplus strong Central Armed Police Force with a vibrant and dynamic workforce of professionals dedicated to the nationThere are 358 units of CISF providing protection and security to critical assets of the country including 69 airports It also has 76 other formations including 12 reserve battalions and eight training institutes IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/ips-officer-praveer-ranjan-assumes-charge-as-cisf-dg-641001.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-bomb-threat-at-jaipur-school-premises-evacuated-as-police-conduct-search-641003.html Jaipur Sep 30 A bomb threat at My Own School in Jaipurs Bhankrota region sent shockwaves through Jaipur on Tuesday prompting a swift response from the citys police The alert came in the form of a phone call to the Jaipur Police Commissionerate control room in which the caller claimed that a bomb had been planted at the school and could detonate at any momentFollowing the call senior officers and DCP West Hanuman Prasad Meena were immediately informed Bhankrota police station personnel were dispatched to the school and the premises were evacuated to ensure the safety of staff and students Fortunately the school was largely empty due to a holiday with only a few staff members present These remaining staff were also safely evacuated A thorough search of the school was conducted by the bomb squad AntiTerrorism Squad ATS and dog squad Authorities combed the school building classrooms and surrounding areas for any explosive devices or suspicious items The search revealed no explosives or hazardous materials and the school was declared safe Authorities have now launched an investigation to trace the caller using the phone number from which the threat was madePolice are examining call records and other evidence to identify and apprehend the person responsible Jaipur Police officials noted that threatening calls and emails targeting schools and institutions have been received multiple times in recent months though the perpetrators have not yet been caught These hoax threats not only cause alarm but also divert significant police resources from other critical duties DCP Meena urged the public to remain vigilant report any suspicious activity immediately and cooperate with law enforcement to maintain public safety He also assured parents and the community that the Jaipur Police are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the security of schools across the cityThis incident underscores the challenges posed by repeated false threats and the importance of preparedness and rapid response in protecting citizens and educational institutions IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/rajasthan-bomb-threat-at-jaipur-school-premises-evacuated-as-police-conduct-search-641003.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-says-gaza-deal-settled-threatens-tough-response-if-hamas-refuses-641015.html Washington Sep 30 US President Donald Trump expressed confidence on Tuesday that he would be able to end the war in Gaza saying that he got it settled and going to get that done We got it I think settled Well see Hamas has to agree If they dont its going to be very tough on them but it is what it is But all of the Arab nations Muslim nations have agreed Israel has agreed Amazing thing it just came together Trump said while addressing more than 800 senior military officers in VirginiaHis statement comes a day after the administration formally announced a 20point peace plan to end the IsraelHamas war in GazaThe peace plan for Gaza outlines the establishment of a temporary technocratic government with Israel pledging not to annex the Strip and ensuring that no residents are forced to leave The agreement calls for an immediate end to the war if accepted with all captives both alive and deceased returned within 72 hoursSpeaking to reporters before his address on Tuesday Trump said he will wait for three or four days for Hamas to accept the proposalWere just waiting for Hamas and Hamas is either going to be doing it or not and if its not its going to be a very sad end With Hamas we want it very simple We want the hostages back immediately and we want some good behaviour And you know pretty pretty simple You dont get simpler Think of it Weve signed every country in the Middle East This is like an impossible thing Its never been done before This is more than Gaza Gaza is mixed up but this Gaza is a piece of it he addedHe reiterated his threat warning that if Hamas refuses to sign he will allow Israel to do what they have to doI would let them go and do what they have to do You know we have killed about 25000 Hamas So certainly they paid a big price for October 7 And this is a whole new group Their leadership has been killed three different times so they paid a big price We hope that theyre going to have a nice calm life Maybe it wont happen but if it does itll be one of the greatest things ever to happen Well have actual peace in the Middle East he notedThe war in Gaza began almost two years ago when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 2023 killing 1200 people and taking 251 hostages Around 48 people are believed to remain in captivity and about 20 are thought to be alive IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/trump-says-gaza-deal-settled-threatens-tough-response-if-hamas-refuses-641015.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/four-andhra-fishermen-released-from-sri-lankan-jail-return-home-641022.html Amaravati Sep 30 Four fishermen from Andhra Pradesh who were jailed in Sri Lanka for 52 days after drifting to the island nation due to a navigation error returned home on Tuesday K Srinu Venkateswar Karri Nookaraj Borriya Chanda Nageswara Rao and Brahmanandam reached Kakinada by boat Kakinada MP Uday Srinivas and local MLA Kondababu received themHappy on returning home after nearly two months the fishermen thanked the TDPled coalition government for its efforts for their releaseThe boat carrying the fishermen sailed from the Sri Lankan shore for Kakinada on September 27The fishermen had gone to Nagapattinam to purchase a secondhand fishing trawler but while returning home they drifted into Sri Lankan waters due to a GPS errorThe Sri Lankan Navy arrested the fishermen on August 4 on charges of illegally entering their waters and since then they had been lodged in the Jaffna JailA civil court in Jafna on September 12 had ordered the release of Andhra fishermenFollowing the initiative taken by Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries K Atchannaidu and Kakinada MP officials of AP Bhavan in Delhi contacted the Indian High Commission in ColomboAndhra Pradesh Resident Commissioner Arja Srikanth also made efforts through the Indian Coast Guard office in DelhiThe Sri Lankan Coast Guard handed over the fishermen to the Indian Coast Guard at Mandapam Camp on September 26 and from there they left for KakinadaThe fishermen were repatriated through the sea route as per the Sri Lankan rules The Indian Coast Guard unit escorted them to KakinadaMinister Atchannaidu expressed his delight over the safe return of fishermen He had taken up the issue with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and made arrangements for their returnOfficials said if the state government had not responded swiftly the fishermen would have had to spend six months in jail IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/four-andhra-fishermen-released-from-sri-lankan-jail-return-home-641022.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/two-bangladeshis-residing-illegally-in-delhi-detained-deportation-process-initiated-640733.html New Delhi Sep 29 The Operations Cell of South West District Police has detained two Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in Delhis Mahipalpur area officials said on Monday Fresh deportation proceedings have been initiated with the assistance of the Foreigners Regional Registration Office FRRO New Delhi after completing all necessary codal formalitiesThe detained individuals have been identified as a 46yearold Md Abdulaziz Mian a resident of Sakhipur Koroti Para District Tangail Bangladesh and 29yearold Md Rafiqul Islam a resident of Kaliganj District Gazipur Bangladesh the authorities saidAccording to officials to tackle the issue of overstaying and illegal foreign migrants multiple teams of the Operations Cell South West District were assigned to gather intelligence and take decisive actionActing on a tipoff regarding an illegal Bangladeshi migrant seeking accommodation in the Mahipalpur area a special team comprising SubInspector Vikram ASI Manoj Kumar Head Constable Satpal Samota and Ct Nirmala led by Inspector Vijay Baliyan incharge of Special StaffSWD and working under the close supervision of ACP Operations Vijay Pal Singh Tomar reached the locationAccording to the officials with the help of the informer the team identified two suspects and carried out a detailed enquiry When asked to produce valid visas or travel documents both individuals failed to do so and confessed that they had entered India around two years ago but overstayed after the expiry of their visasTheir identities were later verified and confirmed the police saidFollowing the due verification process the police completed all required formalities and initiated deportation proceedings through FRRO New DelhiThis successful operation once again highlights the South West District Polices zerotolerance approach towards illegal immigration and their commitment to enforcing the rule of law the police said in a statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/two-bangladeshis-residing-illegally-in-delhi-detained-deportation-process-initiated-640733.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/released-from-sri-lankan-jail-after-52-days-4-andhra-fishermen-to-return-on-september-30-640683.html Amaravati Sep 28 Four fishermen from Andhra Pradesh who were released after 52 days of detention at the Jaffna Jail in Sri Lanka will return home on September 30 The boat carrying the fishermen sailed from the Sri Lankan shore for Kakinada on September 27K Srinu Venkateswar Karri Nookaraj Borriya Chanda Nageswara Rao and Brahmanandam were handed over to Indian authorities on FridayThey were deported following efforts by the state government officials in Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in New DelhiThe Sri Lankan Coast Guard handed over the fishermen to the Indian Coast Guard at Mandapam Camp on September 26 and from there they left for KakinadaAccording to information reaching here the fishermen were repatriated through sea route as per the Sri Lankan rules The Indian Coast Guard unit was escorting them to KakinadaThe fishermen had sailed to Nagapattinam to purchase a secondhand fishing trawler but while returning home they drifted in Sri Lankan waters due to a GPS errorThe Sri Lankan Navy arrested the fishermen on August 4 and since then they have been lodged in the Jaffna JailA civil court in Jafna on September 12 had ordered the release of Andhra fishermen As per the court order the fishermen were handed over at the International Maritime Boundary LineThe Indian High Commission in Colombo initiated efforts for their return after AP Bhavan took up the issue with the Ministry of External AffairsAccording to Rajya Sabha member Sana Satishbabu ICG took up the matter with the attention of Sri Lankan Coast Guard Commander Dinesh JayHowever procedural delays stalled the repatriation of the fishermen till September 26The High Commission posted that it secured safe repatriation of four fishermen in close cooperation with the government of Sri Lanka and with the support of the Indian and Sri Lankan Navies and Coast Guards IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/released-from-sri-lankan-jail-after-52-days-4-andhra-fishermen-to-return-on-september-30-640683.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/sajjanar-appointed-hyderabad-police-commissioner-640533.html Hyderabad Sep 27 The Telangana government has appointed V C Sajjanar as the new Police Commissioner of Hyderabad Sajjanar who is currently Managing Director of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation TGSRTC succeeds C V Anand who will be the new Chief Secretary Home DepartmentSajjanar a 1996 batch IPS officer had earlier served as Police Commissioner of CyberabadWhile serving as the Cyberabad Commissioner Sajjanar had hit the national headlines following the killing of four accused in the gangrape and murder of a woman veterinarian in 2019The four accused were shot dead on December 6 2019 at Chatanpally near Hyderabad the area where the charred body of a 27yearold Disha as the victim is referred to by the investigators was found on November 28While Sajjanar was hailed by many for delivering instant justice to the victim he came under criticism from human rights groups who termed it as extrajudicial killingsThe Supreme Court later formed a threemember inquiry commission to probe the circumstances leading to the encounterIn 2021 Sajjanar was transferred to Telangana Road Transport CorporationMeanwhile the state government has transferred 23 IPS officers This came hours after Battula Shivadhar Reddy was appointed the new Director General of Police DGPRavi Gupta Special Chief Secretary Home has been transferred and posted as Executive ViceChairman and Director General Centre for Good GovernanceShikha Goel will be the new Director General Vigilance amp Enforcement and ExOfficio Principal Secretary to Government General Administration Department in addition to her current responsibilities as Director TG Cyber Security BureauSwati Lakra Additional Director General of Police Organisation and Home Guards is posted in full additional charge of the Director General Special Protection ForceCharu Sinha Additional Director General of Police CID is placed in full additional charge of Director General AntiCorruption Bureau in place of Vijay Kumar who is posted as Additional Director General of Police IntelligenceDr Anil Kumar Additional Director General of Police Personnel is transferred and posted as Additional Director General of Police Operations Greyhounds amp OCTOPUSY Nagi Reddy Director General Telangana Disaster Response and Fire Services is transferred and posted as MD TGSRTCVikram Singh Mann Additional Commissioner of Police Law amp Order Hyderabad will be the new Director General Telangana Disaster Response amp Fire Services IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/sajjanar-appointed-hyderabad-police-commissioner-640533.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/maoist-cadre-abhijeet-koda-chargesheeted-by-nia-in-2024-jharkhand-attack-case-640537.html Ranchi Sep 27 The National Investigation Agency NIA has chargesheeted a key accused in the 2024 case relating to the attack by CPI Maoist cadres on security forces in Jharkhand officials said on Saturday The accused identified as Abhijeet Koda alias Sunil Koda alias Matla Koda alias Matlu a resident of Jamui district in Bihar has been booked under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code the Arms Act the Explosive Substances Act the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1908 and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act of 1967The chargesheet has been filed before the NIA Special Court in Ranchi JharkhandAccording to the NIA Koda an armed cadre of the CPI Maoist was part of the banned outfits larger conspiracy to carry out terrorist acts and strengthen its network in coordination with other leaders and membersInvestigations revealed that he operated as a courier and messenger for senior Maoist commanders and played an active role in furthering their expansion plans and unlawful activitiesThe case dates back to February 2024 when Jharkhand Police along with the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF launched a search and combing operation in the Sundari Pahari forest area of ChatroChatti in Bokaro districtIntelligence inputs had indicated the presence of 1520 armed Naxal cadres in the region allegedly planning to commit crimes recruit local youth collect levies and launch attacks on security personnel the officials saidDuring the operation the Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on the forces prompting retaliationAlthough the cadres managed to escape into the dense forest the security forces recovered a laptop with a charger a pen drive a wireless handset an FM receiver radio a phone number list Naxal literature pencil batteries a portable scanner live and fired cartridges gun powder pellets and a striker from the siteThe NIA took over the investigation in June 2024 and has since been pursuing the caseOfficials said further investigation into the larger conspiracy and network of the Maoist organisation is ongoing IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/maoist-cadre-abhijeet-koda-chargesheeted-by-nia-in-2024-jharkhand-attack-case-640537.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/curfew-relaxed-in-leh-from-1-pm-to-3-pm-640577.html Leh Sep 27 Authorities on Saturday announced relaxation of curfew in Leh from 1 pm to 3 pm as the situation showed signs of improvement After taking the leaders of the Ladakh Apex Body LAB and Kargil Democratic Alliance KDA into confidence the curfew was relaxed to allow people to buy essential commoditiesDeadly clashes between unruly mobs and the security forces on September 24 claimed the lives of four protesters and injured 70 othersAddressing a press conference in Leh DGP SD Singh Jamwal said that in the continuing deliberations between the two apex bodies of LAB and KDA and the centre many things have already been achievedLadakh is the only region in the country where 85 per cent reservations are available to the locals Onethird of the seats in the council have been reserved for women In order to protect the local culture the Burgi and Bodi languages have been given official status When these things were going on some socalled social activists especially Sonam Wangchuk whose personal credibility is doubtful tried to hijack the situation to vitiate the peaceful environment in Ladakh the DGP saidThey started a hunger strike and despite being told that these actions would affect the ongoing talks these people ensured that about 50006000 people including antisocial elements went on a rampage destroying public propertyThe protesters burnt the office of a political party and severely beat up security forces The protesters set fire to a building where four women security personnel were inside My vehicle was also smashed and I sustained minor injuriesUnder extreme conditions the police had to open fire during which four people died he saidThere were 70 protesters and an equal number of security personnel A female injured in the protests was airlifted to Delhi for treatment I want to assure the people that the Ladakh Police has a history of service This is my second posting in Ladakh I know the psychic and the conscience of Ladakhi people We have made sacrificesThis year in three different incidents one inspector and two constables made the supreme sacrificeThe DGP said What happened on September 24 is a oneoff incident The police are here to serve the people and we work 24X7 At the same time I want to make it clear that antisocial elements will not be sparedWith open arms I want to assure the youth that we stand by you and we welcome you to join the police family and other government jobs the DGP saidAnswering a question about Sonam Wangchuk the police chief said the profile and history of Sonam Wangchuk are available on YouTubeWangchuk has been talking about Nepal Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to stoke passions He has his own agenda the DGP saidHe shared that a Pakistani terror operative who was in contact with and was sending reports about him to Pakistan has been arrestedInvestigation is going on in his FCRA violations and beyond this I cannot say because the process is on the DGP saidHe also said three Nepalese were injured when they went on a rampage and they are admitted to the hospitalThe DGP confirmed that curfew is being relaxed today in a staggered manner from 1 pm to 3 pmHe confirmed that the standard operating procedure SOP was completely followed when security forces opened fire IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/curfew-relaxed-in-leh-from-1-pm-to-3-pm-640577.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/cm-mohan-yadav-declares-balaghat-free-of-naxal-tag-640470.html Bhopal Sep 26 IANS Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a historic milestone on Friday declaring Balaghat the last bastion of Naxalite activity in Madhya Pradesh free of its longstanding Naxalaffected labelnbspSpeaking at a public event in Bhopal he aligned the states progress with Union Home Minister Amit Shahs pledge to eradicate Naxalism nationwide by March 2026nbspBalaghat has shed the tag of Naxalism the only Naxalaffected district has now come out With Lal Salam fading we are confident India will soon be free of this menace CM Yadav asserted while addressing a gathering assembled at the programme Urban Transformation Summit 2025 in BhopalNaxalism in Madhya Pradesh rooted in the 1980s thrived amid dense forests and tribal discontent fuelled by land alienation poverty and mining encroachmentsnbspBalaghat spanning 9429 sq km in southeastern MP bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra became a hotspot due to its rugged terrain and marginalised Gond and Baiga tribesnbspRemote villages like Baihar and Lanji offered ideal hideouts for CPIMaoist guerrillas who ran janatana sarkars peoples governments redistributing land and extorting mining operations to fund their insurgency while opposing exploitative developmentThe districts violent history peaked in the 2000s with ambushes on police and infrastructure sabotagenbspA 2011 incident saw Naxals kill villagers suspected of being informers By 2021 Balaghat Mandla and Dindori were merged into a unified antiNaxal zone to streamline operations Post2015 surrenders surged over 10000 nationwide by 2025 driven by robust counterinsurgency and rehabilitation programmesnbspMP Polices Hawk Force bolstered by 325 new posts neutralised 10 Naxals in six months including clashes on January 3 in Dharamara forest February 19 on the MandlaBalaghat border four women cadres killed and June 14 four more including three women with a grenade launcher seizedBalaghat once among six national districts of concern now stands transformed with MPs Naxal footprint nearly eradicatednbspCM Yadav credited integrated security measures CRPF COBRA units and local police with development initiatives like womens selfhelp groups industrial jobs and solarpowered farming Challenges like terrainaided hideouts and IED risks persist but experts note a 40 per cent drop in violence due to infrastructure and rehabilitationnbspAs India nears its 2026 goal Balaghats turnaround signals a shift from red corridors to growth hubs heralding a new era for Madhya Pradesh https://dailyworld.in/security/cm-mohan-yadav-declares-balaghat-free-of-naxal-tag-640470.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/omar-abdullah-calls-sonam-wangchuks-arrest-unfortunate-blames-centre-for-breaking-promises-640486.html Srinagar Sep 26 IANS Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Friday termed the arrest of Ladakhi climate activist Sonam Wangchuk as very unfortunate as he blamed the Union government for not honouring its promisesnbspThe Chief Minister initially expressed ignorance about Wangchuks arrest but then told reporters that the arrest of the climate activist was very unfortunatenbspHe accused the Union government of repeatedly backtracking on promises made to the people of LadakhnbspI dont know why the Central government backtracks on the promises it made to the people of Ladakh just like promises were made to us in Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told reporters adding that before the last Hill Council elections in Leh a Union Minister had visited the region at a time when locals had announced a boycott of the pollsThat Union Minister made certain promises after which people participated in the elections and the BJP emerged victorious Those assurances remain unfulfilled he saidnbspReplying to a query about allegations that he justified the violence in Leh the Chief Minister rejected the charge and criticised the Leader of Opposition LoP in Jammu and Kashmir assembly and BJP leader Sunil Sharma for making habitual excusesnbspI have never justified violence nor am I the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh The LoP should stop making excuses What is the fault of the people of Jammu and Kashmir Just because he is the LoP and not the Chief Minister the Central government refuses to restore statehood CM Abdullah askedNational Conference NC President and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah told a press conference on Thursday that the protests in Leh were not stoked by outside powers but were the result of broken promisesnbspFarooq Abdullah warned the Union government of the serious consequences of the strife continuing in the sensitive border area of Ladakh when what he called China is sitting on our headnbspMeanwhile curfew continued in the Leh town for the third consecutive day on Friday and in Kargil town where it was imposed on ThursdaynbspOfficials said the situation is peaceful and no decision has yet been taken on relaxing the imposed curfew to allow life to limp back to normal in the region https://dailyworld.in/security/omar-abdullah-calls-sonam-wangchuks-arrest-unfortunate-blames-centre-for-breaking-promises-640486.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/three-militants-arms-smuggler-arrested-in-manipur-640374.html Imphal Sep 25 Security forces have arrested three militants belonging to two different outlawed outfits and an arms dealer in Manipur during the past 24 hours A senior police official said the three militants arrested from Imphal West and Bishnupur districts belong to the Peoples Liberation Army PLA and the Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak PREPAK outfits both of which are banned groupsAccording to the official the arrested PREPAK militant identified as Naorem Abinash Singh 19 had extorted Rs 5000 from a person in the Kakching area From his possession a mobile phone a sling bag and a wallet were seizedAfter the arrest of the two PLA militants local people blocked a road in the Tronglaoba area on Wednesday evening demanding the release of the cadresSecurity Forces also arrested a 48yearold arms smuggler identified as Kangjam Rakesh Singh from Imphal West district From his possession one 9mm pistol loaded with one live round in the magazine and a mobile phone were recoveredIn a separate operation security forces recovered huge components for making Improvised Explosive Devices IEDs from the Kaibung area in Kakching district One container weighing 17 kg three kg of sand explosive TNT weighing 470 grams 12 screws one electric detonator electric wire and other items were recovered the police saidMeanwhile senior police Assam Rifles and intelligence officials are continuing to interrogate the arrested prime accused of the September 19 ambush in which two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and five others injured by an armed group in Manipurs Bishnupur districtThe main accused of the September 19 ambush Khomdram Ojit Singh alias Keilal 47 was arrested on Wednesday from the Kameng area in Imphal West districtHe is associated with the extremist outfit PLA Raids are being carried out in different places of Imphal valley to apprehend other culprits and associates of Khomdram Ojit Singh who are involved in last weeks ambush the official saidDefence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla earlier said that an Assam Rifles team was returning from flood relief operations in the Imphal Valley when their convoy was ambushed by an unidentified insurgent group along the ImphalDimapur National Highway2 in Bishnupur district on September 19Assam Rifles NaibSubedar Shyam Gurung 59 and Rifleman Ranjit Singh Kashyap 36 were killed in the ambush Gurung hailed from Meghalayas East Khasi Hills district while Kashyap was a resident of Chhattisgarhs Bastar district IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/three-militants-arms-smuggler-arrested-in-manipur-640374.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/gujarat-dgp-reviews-security-arrangements-for-navratri-640058.html Gandhinagar Sep 22 Gujarat Director General of Police DGP Vikas Sahay held a video conference with police commissioners district police chiefs and range IGs to review security arrangements across the state in view of Navratri which started on Monday The DGP directed officials to place special emphasis on four key areaslaw and order womens safety traffic management and police response and behaviourTo strengthen security 16 additional SRP State Reserve Police companies and two State Action Force units have been deployed Foot and vehicle patrolling will be intensified especially in sensitive and isolated areasFor womens safety She Teams will be stationed at garba venues and crowded spots in traditional dress to maintain discreet surveillance and prevent harassment Citizens can also seek immediate assistance through the Jan Rakshak 112 helplineRegarding traffic management police have been instructed to remain on high alert to avoid congestion during the festive rush with additional personnel assigned for smooth flow To ensure an effective response control rooms will be reinforced senior officers will remain present and quickresponse teams will be on standby for emergenciesDGP Sahay also underlined that police behaviour must inspire confidence ensuring that citizens feel safe while participating in latenight festivitiesMeanwhile Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Vibrant Navratri Mahotsav 2025 at GMDC Ground in Ahmedabad with a grand cultural showcase themed Aahwan Ma Aadyashakti featuring performances by over 1000 artists The inaugural ceremony was attended by Tourism and Culture Minister Mulubhai Bera Ministers Jagdish Vishwakarma and Kunwarjibhai Halpati Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibhaben Jain and other dignitariesExtending Navratri greetings the Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modis announcement of nextgen GST reforms on the first day of the festival would turn this years Navratri and Diwali into a celebration of both joy and savings He also urged people to embrace Atmanirbhar Bharat by choosing indigenous productsranging from attire and jewellery to cosmeticsfor festive celebrationsAhead of the inauguration Patel visited thematic exhibitions based on Nav Sankalp photo zones a kids city food courts and handicraft markets interacting with women from selfhelp groups He also opened a multimedia exhibition organised by the Central Bureau of Communication on the theme of 11 Years of Good Governance IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/gujarat-dgp-reviews-security-arrangements-for-navratri-640058.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/strategic-deals-brutal-consequences-pakistans-genocide-under-the-garb-of-counterterrorism-640012.html New Delhi Sep 22 The Indian agencies are reporting that Pakistans aggression under pressure from both the US and China is only going to increase in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP Pakistan may have tomtommed to all that it has made some strategic moves where the US and China are concerned However in reality it is set to indulge in genocide in Balochistan Intelligence Bureau officials say that under the garb of fighting the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP the real intention is to target the people of the region and indulge in genocide The Pakistan Army is facing stiff resistance in these regions and hence wants to target even the innocents under the garb of fighting terror outfitsTodays incident during which thirty people were killed in air strikes in KP is an example of this Pakistan used China made J17 fighter jets to drop eight Chinese L6 bombs laserguided precision munitions on a village in the Tirah Valley The local community is already on the edge owing to the aggression by the Pakistan Army Whether it is in Balochistan or KP the people have complained that under the garb of fighting terror the Pakistan Army is trying to wipe out the local populationIntelligence reports say while Pakistan has always been an aggressor in these regions against the local people such action is likely to get worse in the days to comeThe deals that Pakistan signed with the US and China may look good on paper But both countries have shifted the onus largely on Pakistan to deliver and ensure security of their projects While China has said that it wants the TTP out of the picture as the terror group is hitting their projects the US has made it clear that it wants terror groups in Balochistan out of the way so that the minerals deal can be executed peacefullyPakistan is currently in a dilemma due to these demands First and foremost it is not able to fight terror groups in both regions The Pakistan Army has faced embarrassing losses in recent times Further Pakistan has no support of Afghanistan on these issues However the thing that is hurting Pakistan the most is that it does not have the support of the localsThe locals have for decades complained that the resources available in their regions are being looted by the Pakistan Army None of the benefits get passed on to them The locals have accrued the Pakistan government of robbing their resources and investing them in mainland Pakistan while they continue to face hardshipsIn such a situation the Pakistan Army has decided to go on the offensive and is targeting the innocent localsPakistans actions have been called by the international community in the past as well Amnesty Internationals South Asia office had slammed the utter disregard that the army has shown for civilian life This statement had come in the aftermath of a drone strike in which a child had been killedThere was a huge criticism following a March 10 strike in which 10 civilians were killed in the Katlang area of the KP province However after every such hit Pakistan has said that the intention was to flush out terrorists but in reality the intention was of killing the localsFollowing Mondays military strike even the opposition in Pakistan criticised the action Pakistan TehreekeInsaf said that no words can encompass this sorrow and grief Drone attacks and bombings have sown so may seeds of hatred Nothing will be left the party said IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/strategic-deals-brutal-consequences-pakistans-genocide-under-the-garb-of-counterterrorism-640012.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/minor-girl-trafficking-case-nia-conducts-searches-in-bengal-arrests-2-639839.html Kolkata Sep 21 The National Investigation Agency NIA has arrested two persons from Bangaon in North 24 Parganas district in a human trafficking case said the central investigation agency on Sunday NIA detectives have arrested Amal Krishna Mondal and Amir Ali Sheikh on charges of being involved in a human trafficking ringThe NIA on Saturday searched five locations in Kolkata and Bangaon areas of West BengalAccording to sources a few months ago the Odisha Police rescued a minor girl in Bhubaneswar Allegedly she was brought to to the country by illegally crossing the border Then she was taken to Cuttack from KolkataAccording to sources the police got the information about the human trafficking ring after talking to the minor As soon as the information about the connection came to light the NIA detectives started its investigation into the matterWhile investigating the extent of the human trafficking ring the financial transactions of Gaighata resident Amal Krishna Mandal and Bangaon resident Amir Ali Sheikh came to lightAmir Ali Sheikh is involved in foreign exchange transactions Amal Krishna is a resident of Gaighata It is alleged that Amal used to arrange accommodation after bringing them across the border said a sourceThe NIA team from Bhubaneswar conducted a raid last night Saturday and arrested the two persons The arrested were produced before the Bankshal courtLater the NIA took them to Bhubaneswar on transit remand The detectives seized several documents including mobile phones and passports from the arrested The NIA detectives have obtained information about the transactions of the arrested in Bangladesh The investigation is being conducted based on that sourceThe NIA is a federal counterterrorism law enforcement agency established after the 2008 Mumbai attacks to investigate terrorrelated offences with national and crossborder implicationsThe NIA operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and can probe cases across the countryThe agencys headquarters are located in the national capital of Delhi IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/minor-girl-trafficking-case-nia-conducts-searches-in-bengal-arrests-2-639839.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/joint-forces-start-anti-terrorist-operation-in-jampks-kathua-after-terrorists-sighted-639918.html Jammu Sep 22 Joint forces on Monday started an antiterrorist operation in JampKs Kathua district after two suspected terrorists were seen in a local village officials said Officials said that the joint forces started the operation in the Malhar area of Kathua after the suspected terrorists were sighted in Dragal villageArmy JampK Police and the CRPF are conducting a CASO Cordon amp Search Operation in the area to locate the suspected terrorists The operation was started after inputs about the movement of two armed terrorists an official saidJoint forces are combing the forest area in Malhar employing sniffer dogs surveillance equipment including drones etcOfficials said searches are being carried out in many villages adjoining Dragal village after all exit points were sealed successfullyLocals have been advised to stay indoors and report any suspicious movement to joint forces as the safety of civilians in the area is the top priority of the security forces an official saidJoint forces are carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisers across the UTDrug smugglers and peddlers are also on the radar of the security forces as it is believed by intelligence agencies that funds generated from hawala money rackets and drug smuggling are finally used to sustain terrorism in JampKThe revised strategy of the joint forces is to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terror rather than just the elimination of the gunwielding terroristsWhile the army guards the 740kmlong Line of Control LoC in JampK and the Border Security Force BSF keeps vigil at the 240kmlong International Border IB police and the paramilitary forces are dealing with terrorism in the hinterlandThe LoC runs across Baramulla Kupwara and Bandipora districts in the Valley and Poonch Rajouri and parts of Jammu district in the Jammu divisionThe IB is situated in the Jammu Kathua and Samba districts of the Jammu division IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/joint-forces-start-anti-terrorist-operation-in-jampks-kathua-after-terrorists-sighted-639918.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/security/4-day-visit-of-indian-navys-first-training-squadron-boosts-ties-with-mozambique-639825.html New Delhi Sep 21 Joint training to enhance operational interoperability remained the focus of Indian Navy 1TS fourday port call to Maputo Mozambique an official said on Sunday Demonstrating enduring maritime friendship the 1TS comprising INS Tir INS Shardul INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi concluded its port visit to Maputo on Friday the official saidDuring the deployment 1TS engaged in a series of joint training to enhance operational interoperability with the Mozambique NavyActivities included Joint Diving Operations Firefighting VBSS Ops and Bridge Machinery Control integration drills Crosstraining visit of Indian Navy trainees to Marine Commando School at Katembe Sargent School at Boane and the Army Practising School at Manhica fostered mutual understanding and cooperation Sea riders of the Mozambique Navy embarked onboard 1TS ships for joint EEZ surveillanceCapt Tijo K Joseph Senior Officer of 1TS along with Commanding Officers of visiting ships paid courtesy calls to Rear Admiral Eugenio Dias Da Silva Muatuca Chief of the Mozambique Navy Maj Gen Ezequiel Muianga Inspector of FADM Col Candido Jose Tirano Commandant of Maputo Air Force BaseThese highlevel interactions underscored the growing defence cooperation between the two nations said an official statementCommunity outreach formed a vital component of the deployment More than 1000 school children toured the ships gaining insights into operational capabilities of the Indian Navy it saidA medical camp was set up at Naval Headquarters Mozambique and local hospital at Maputo More than 100 patients were provided medical care and an awareness campaign on prevention of critical disease emergency response and first aid was conducted it saidJoint Yoga sessions and a friendly futsal match further strengthened camaraderie between the two Navies it saidAs 1TS sets sail for Mombasa the visit leaves behind strengthened bilateral ties and a renewed commitment to peace stability and shared prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region The port call reinforces Indias maritime partnership with African nationsThe port call reaffirmed the Indian Navys commitment to enhanced maritime partnership through joint training and capacity building guided by the vision of MAHASAGAR Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/security/4-day-visit-of-indian-navys-first-training-squadron-boosts-ties-with-mozambique-639825.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:30:00 +0530 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